
Cloquet teen lost his way home
With his dog running ahead, Zachary Oie, 18, flicks his lighter so that in the seconds between the sparks he can see a precious few feet in front of him. Otherwise it’s so pitch-black in his tunnel that Oie says when he wakes up each morning, “I don’t know if I’ve died.”

City of Carlton revokes contested annexation of Twin Lakes Township
Some 300 residents of Twin Lakes Township filled the Carlton County Transportation Building on Highway 61 last Wednesday evening because of concerns that their township would be annexed to the city of Carlton. By midday Thursday, however, councilors for the city of Carlton had passed a motion to revoke their intent to initiate a contested annexation.

Cloquet arson dog ends ‘outstanding’ career
A highly regarded member of the Cloquet Fire District retired on Wednesday, but there was no cake, no gold watch and no party. In fact, all he really got was a pat on the head from Fire District Chief Jim Langenbrunner.

Cloquet realtor’s career spans 40 years – and beyond
Carlton County realtor Roger Maki marked his 40-year anniversary in the business a couple of weeks ago, but by all indications, he’s just hitting his stride.
Man arrested in Cloquet 2 days after Duluth sentencing
Just two days after he was sentenced in Duluth for felony assault, Davarquez Chavez Wheeler was arrested last week for attempting to rob a Cloquet detective.
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ST. PAUL -- Minnesotans have a new chance to tell legislators how they would like to see government operate.
RELATED CONTENTUpdated: Slow-moving storm to hit Northland
The Twin Ports can expect 3-11 inches of snow by the time a slow-moving low pressure system moves out of the area Tuesday.
RELATED CONTENTCEF awards grant funds to serve 1,751 students in Cloquet
On Jan. 5 the Cloquet Educational Foundation distributed $5,750 to six important learning activities. These initiatives will serve 1,751 students during this school year. Following is a brief description of the funded activities.
RELATED CONTENTCollins among finalists for national show dog grooming award
Cloquet’s Beth Collins has elevated dog grooming to an art, and a group of her peers is determined to see she gets recognized for it.
RELATED CONTENTCloquet man charged with two same-day assaults
A Cloquet man is facing felony charges of assault in two separate cases on the same day, one involving a stolen front-end loader and a large amount of snow.
RELATED CONTENTCounty positions itself for development boom
While the effects of the recession are still being felt in Carlton County, it appears the county is positioning itself for a surge in economic development further down the line.
RELATED CONTENTBlackhoof Township man charged with firing at officers
A Blackhoof Township man was charged with assault and obstruction among other crimes today after he allegedly barricaded himself in an outbuilding and fired a rifle in the direction of deputies Saturday.
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