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The filing period for county elected offices ends on June 2. Three county commissioner spots are up for election in November for Districts 1, 3 and 5. Three Carlton Soil & Water Conservation District seats are up in Districts 1, 4 and 5. Sixth District Court Seats 3 and 14 in Carlton County are also on the ballot this fall. File for state and county offices at the Carlton County Auditor’s Office, Room 205 of the Carlton County Courthouse, 301 Walnut Ave, Carlton, Minnesota 55718. Candidates may file in person or by mail, as long as the f...
Following a lengthy discussion during the work session Tuesday, Cloquet school board members voted 4-2 to give high school students an "incomplete" grade instead of an "F" if they failed a class during the fourth quarter, when the district switched to distance learning. Getting an "I" on their report card means students will have to make up the class in order to receive credit for the course. Cloquet high school principal Steve Battaglia initially proposed that failing students receive an asterisk instead of a grade for any classes they...
Washington Elementary School held a "reverse parade" Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Retiring teachers sat in special personalized parade floats outside the building, while other school staff found a place to stand or sit so they could wave and chat with students who were driven (clockwise) past the school building. Teachers made signs with messages for students, and the weather cooperated. There are a number of retirements in the district this year. Cloquet Schools: Retirements... Full story
Following interviews in April that resulted in a renewed and somewhat altered search for a new leader, Cloquet Area Fire District board members interviewed two new fire chief/CEO candidates on Wednesday. One of them, Brian Fritsinger, is familiar to Cloquet residents, as he led the city for nearly two decades as city administrator before taking a job as deputy county administrator in neighboring St. Louis County in 2017. Candidate George Esbensen currently works as the director of sales and...
After more than a year's wait, two Carlton County departments are being moved from the Courthouse to the former city hall building in Cloquet. At the regular meeting Tuesday, May 26, the Carlton County board of commissioners unanimously approved moving the Economic Development office and the county coordinator/human resources/property management office led by Dennis Genereau to the old City Hall office space at the corner of Cloquet Avenue and 14th Street. "This is a first step," Genereau said....
The Cloquet City Council will hold a special meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 2 via teleconference, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.021 in response to the COVID-19 emergency, to conduct Police Chief interviews. To submit a question or comment regarding the interviews, email [email protected] prior to the meeting and include “Police Chief Interviews” in the subject line, along with your name and address. All comments are considered public data....
There are three Cloquet city council positions up for election: Ward 4, Ward 5 and At-Large. Because Cloquet City Hall is currently closed to the public, affidavits of candidacy will be accepted by appointment and curbside, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an appointment by calling 218-655-1501 or emailing either [email protected] or [email protected]. The filing period ends at 5 p.m. on June 2....
The Cloquet Public Library will be offering limited computer access starting Monday, June 1. Patrons can reserve one 45-minute session per week. There are three computers with printing capability available 3:30-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday. To reserve your session, call 218-879-1531 on the day you would like to use the computer. Come to the library at your scheduled time. Wear a mask, and wait in the library lobby until a staff member brings you inside....
One thing is certain: the Class of 2020 will have lots of stories to tell future generations about their final school days. Last Friday marked the beginning of the high school graduation season with three ceremonies - for Carlton, Cromwell-Wright and Cloquet graduates - each one organized differently but taking into account the COVID-19 pandemic and state guidelines to avoid large gatherings and maintain social distancing. In Cloquet it was a true drive-in movie experience. Cars started lining... Full story
4 scholarship recipients • Jordan Allen: Myhrwold/Kayser Scholarship • Taylor Anderson: Cloquet Community Scholarship • Tasia Beatty: Cloquet Community Scholarship • Kiana Bender: Education Minnesota-Cloquet Scholarship • Rachel Blais: Community Memorial Hospital General Scholarship, Duluth News Tribune General Scholarship, Cloquet Community Scholarship • Sophia Brenner: Sons of Norway Scholarship, Ludwig and Delores Hiti Memorial Scholarship, Anway Memorial Scholarship, Tim Stark General Scholarship • Ryan Conway: Education Minnesota-Clo... Full story
It has been a historic time these past couple of months. Many of our programs have been halted due to the COVID-19 spread. I know people who are infected with COVID-19, or who have died from it. While many people, fortunately, have no or very light symptoms, it is devastating for others. I want to recognize all the workers who have stayed with our child care programs during this time. This vital service allows medical workers, law enforcement and corrections staff and other emergency workers to...
Cemeteries and cities across the county and the country sprouted flags and flowers last week in preparation for Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day when it was observed following the Civil War, Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Although parades were canceled this year due to the pandemic, citizens and organizations still marked the...
When a 73-year-old man didn’t return as expected Wednesday, May 27, family members called Carlton County Dispatch. The man had been planning for future tree plantings on a property on County Road 4. Carlton County Deputies responded to the 911 call at approximately 7:22 p.m. With the assistance of the Carlton County Drone Team, US Border Patrol K9, Carlton Fire Department and Ambulance and the St Louis County Rescue Squad, an extensive search of the property was conducted. The male was located by searchers at 9:45 p.m.; he was conscious and a...
After months of searching and almost an entire day of interviews, Cloquet has a new but not-so-new police chief. Cloquet city councilors voted 6-1 to hire interim police chief Derek Randall as their permanent police chief following a nationwide search. A panel of nine community members interviewed the three finalist candidates Tuesday morning, then the council conducted interviews via teleconference in the afternoon. Candidates included Randall along with Troy Bacon, the police chief in Franklin, Indiana, and Eric Klang, police chief in Pequot... Full story
Although many celebrate with a trip to the cabin, the actual purpose of Memorial Day on Monday is to honor and recognize the war dead. It is observed on the last Monday in May, when many people also remember family members by placing flowers on graves or simply visiting the cemetery. This year, under the cloud of a health pandemic, Memorial Day in Carlton County will not look like past commemorations. Although Cloquet Combined Honor Guard is placing flags on the graves of soldiers Saturday,... Full story
The national VFW Auxiliary website offers a number of ways to commemorate Memorial Day while maintaining social distancing this year, including the following: Fly the American flag. • Make signs to hang on your door thanking the military. • Hang a “Buddy” poppy wreath on your front door. • Have food delivered or leave groceries at someone’s door. • Mow a veteran’s lawn or do other yard work for them. • Send a card or letter to a hospitalized or homebound veteran. • Call service members and veterans to say thank you. • Place flowers and fla...
When the Minnesota Legislature ended earlier this week without passing major bonding and tax bills, those waiting for funding word in Carlton County had to feel the sting. The failure to meet the deadline, and the push into a likely special session in mid-June, has ramifications from water lines to school consolidation to the county jail funding prospects. Remaining in limbo is the measure that would have brought millions into the Carlton-Wrenshall school consolidation plan. A planned August referendum, asking residents for money to pay for the...
Inside this week's Pine Knot News is a the first of two special Class of 2020 graduations sections, filled with eight pages of photos and best wishes for the Cloquet High School Class of 2020. Subscribers can see an online version of the pages, but clicking on the pdf option of the paper online, or simply waiting until this week's paper is delivered. The Pine Knot News can also be purchased at area Kwik Trip stores, Super One, B&B Market, Fond du Lac Gas and Grocery, Walgreens, Walmart, the... Full story
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ruby’s Pantry will again be held outdoors as a drive-through program from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 27 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 615 12th Street in Cloquet. Volunteers will greet you at your car, collect your $20 donation and fill your car with food as you drive by. Organizer Sheila Peterson said the move from the Cloquet Armory comes so that volunteers can bring the food to vehicles outside the church, and she asked that people remain in their vehicles and don’t arrive too early. (If you arrive befor...
The Cloquet Public Library is taking pickup orders again for library materials. The process is simple and involves three steps: 1. Reserve books, DVDs or other library materials. Call 218-879-1531, email [email protected] or place a hold through the online catalog at www.cloquetlibrary.org. 2. Schedule a pickup time with the staff. If you miss your scheduled time, please notify the library, or your request will be cancelled. 3. Call the library when you arrive in the parking lot. Your items will already be checked out, and library staff will...
After more than a year in limbo, Cloquet is closing in on getting a permanent police chief. Three of five police chief candidates made it through to the finalist round following a brief discussion during Tuesday’s Cloquet city council meeting. One of the five had already dropped out for personal reasons. Interim Cloquet police chief Derek Randall is in the running for the position, along with Troy Bacon of Indiana, and Eric Klang of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. Klang started his law enforcement c...
Current at-large city councilor Lara Wilkinson announced her intention today to run for re-election for the Cloquet city council. "I'm proud of the work the council has done since January of 2019," said Wilkinson. "We have transformed the leadership of Cloquet, made difficult decisions, and are moving the community toward the kind of strength and stability that has been much needed." Wilkinson said she will focus on building city leadership, street improvements, economic development and tax cont...
The National Weather Service has issued more than one Red Flag Warning for Carlton County in recent days. The warning means the area is experiencing critical weather conditions that are ideal for wildfire, including strong winds and minimum humidity values. Do not burn while the warning remains in effect, and check any burning done recently to ensure the fire is out. Any spark could become a wildfire under Red Flag conditions. The fire danger rating for Carlton and St. Louis counties is very high. Visit dnr.state.mn.us for more...
The Cloquet water department will begin flushing water mains Tuesday, May 26 and continue through the months of June, July and August. Flushing will be done between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday....
While many small and large businesses have tapped into government grant and loan programs offered in response to the shutdowns and economic downturns wrought by the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are still hurting. The Cloquet Economic Development Authority wants to help. The Cloquet EDA unveiled a small business assistance program to provide small businesses within Cloquet city limits with COVID-19 relief in the form of low-interest loans. They're targeting local businesses... Full story
