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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...
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,...
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...
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...
It was "pay it forward" to the tune of $4,000. That's how much a donor (who asked to remain anonymous) gave Cloquet's Family Tradition Restaurant to use to provide meals for people in need and essential workers. Kenny Heehn, a cook and one of the eight members of the Johnson family on staff at the family- run restaurant, said someone he knows approached them. "They wanted to help us out as well as doing the right thing for the public," said Heehn, noting that Family Tradition has done a good...
Wrenshall graduation begins at 4 p.m. May 29. To provide for social distancing, the ceremony will be outside in front of school, similar to a drive-in movie theater experience. Since a limited numbers of cars are allowed to park and watch, the ceremony will also be broadcast on WKLK 96.5 FM and streamed live on Facebook. I spoke to a member of Wrenshall's graduating class, Alexis Schmidt, about the unique end to her senior year. While she certainly feels disappointed by the cancellation of prom...
Although the weather has been rather chilly, the end of May will be here soon with the hope of warm weather and a time to plant our flowers and vegetable gardens. It is also a time to honor the family, friends and veterans who are no longer with us on Memorial Day, May 25. As in the past, the Carlton VFW Post 2962 Honor Guard will be visiting area cemeteries to honor the fallen men and women who gave their lives to keep our country free. Find the schedule for the honor guard on Page 1 of this...
Wouldn't you know, I had just put down my glasses somewhere and for the life of me I could not find them. Of course, when I finally discovered them sitting above the brim of my ball cap - on my head - I knew that the great powers of my advancing age and disrepair were upon me, and I must certainly have gained wisdom yet unknown in exchange for my loss of mental acuity. Having located the errant spectacles, I was ready to resume my search for my misplaced cup of coffee and a good breakfast muffin...
The City of Cloquet announced public access changes to city buildings and parks in response to the lifting of the governor's stay-at-home order. Here are the basics of those changes as outlined by the city: Public Meeting Updates City Council meetings will continue to be conducted virtually allowing for the public to view and participate live. The meeting will also be streamed live on the City's website and available after the meeting to view at your convenience. This will continue to be reviewe...
Cloquet High School seniors were met with well-wishers from the school staff Saturday as they picked up graduation gowns and other materials. The raucous event was part of ongoing efforts to bring some specialness, if not normalcy, to the end of the graduates' high school days. The staff at Cloquet High School made the best of fun in a difficult time Saturday afternoon by holding a senior class drive-thru event for the Class of 2020. The event was a chance for seniors to receive graduation caps...
The filing period opens Tuesday, May 19 for three Cloquet city council positions: 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 either calling 218-655-1501 or emailing [email protected] or [email protected]. The filing period ends at 5 p.m. June 2. The filing period for county and state offices also runs May 19-June 2. Candidates for D...
The school boards from Carlton and Wrenshall earlier this week approved in separate online meetings a consolidation plan to be sent to the Minnesota Department of Education. It’s a formal step in a process with many parts as the districts edge closer to pairing up and forming an elementary school in Carlton and a middle and high school in Wrenshall. The plan sent to the state describes how a combined district would spend $39.7 million to shore up the schools and grounds in each city to accommodate the influx of students in a consolidation. The...
Democratic-Farmer- Labor candidates and supporters gathered outside the Premiere Center on a brisk Friday morning to celebrate the party's endorsement of State Representative District 11A incumbent Mike Sundin and State Senate District 11 challenger Michelle Lee. The endorsement convention was held online over 10 days, versus the usual one-day convention in Barnum. More than 130 delegates voted, Lee said. A limited number of supporters were invited to attend, and both the candidates and their...
There was a long line of cars waiting to order and pick up brats, burgers and more last Thursday and Friday afternoon as both local residents and folks heading to cabins and lakes north of here diverted from Highway 33 for some tasty grilled food. The drive-thru ordering was implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing restrictions. DAV volunteers also wore masks (many embroidered with "DAV 18") and gloves. The Vet Center was also parked and open for any veterans who...
Cloquet's Thomas Proulx announced this week that he is seeking re-election for the Carlton County commissioner seat he has held since 2010. "It has been a pleasure and honor to serve the residents of District 3 on the county board," said Proulx. District 3 includes much of Cloquet. Proulx, who is a probation officer and assistant tennis coach at Cloquet High School, sits on a number of committees and boards, including the Tribal Relations and Health and Human Policy committees for the...
