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Earth Day events are planned

Those looking to celebrate Earth Day in the community have at least two options in Cloquet this weekend and next.

The Cloquet Public Library will host an Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23 at the library, 320 14th St. The free event is open to all ages and will feature a kids’ clothing swap, DIY no-sew T-shirt bag, grow-your-own cucumber seedling, book sale and more.

The City of Cloquet and the Boldt Company are organizing the second annual Cloquet Earth Day cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 30. Arrive between 9:30 and 10 a.m. for pre-registration at the Dunlap Island Park warming house. After the cleanup ends at noon, stay for the free picnic.