Local National Night Out events set

Several Carlton County communities are planning National Night Out events on Aug. 1.

Cloquet will have its first large National Night Out event back at Veterans Park 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, for the first time since 2019.

Other local National Night Out events are detailed below:

• The city of Wrenshall will hold its NNO event 5-7 p.m. Aug. 1 at Hugh D. Line park. Join neighbors for this free, family friendly event with hot dogs, freezies and chips provided. Bring lawn games, musical instruments and friends.

• In Kettle River, the fun begins with supper of hamburgers and hot dogs at 5 p.m. The police and fire department will have activities for the kids and friends and neighbors to talk to for adults.

• Head to the Esko fire station 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 1 for a bubble show along with a free hot dog dinner and a chance to look at all the safety vehicles.

• People will gather at the City Park in Barnum 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1. Guests include the Barnum and Blackhoof fire departments, Mounted Posse, Carlton County Sherifff's Office, Barnum Early Childhood, Little B's and more. Enjoy a free hot dog dinner and get your photo taken with Barnum's magical unicorn, Ms. Mindy.

• Look in next week's Pine Knot for information on Carlton.