Cloquet area residents plan rally to highlight Cravaack's absence from 8th District

On Wednesday, Feb. 22, Cloquet residents will rally to highlight Rep. Cravaack’s absence from the district and the importance of having a Congressperson who is open and accessible.

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Cause of death determined for Twin Lakes Township man, name released of female companion

UPDATED: Carlton County Sheriff Kelly Lake has released the cause of death for a Twin Lakes Township man who was found dead in his home last Friday, as well as the name of the woman who was also at the house at the time.

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Milfoil, moths 'bug' Carlton County

Though it’s still midwinter in northern Minnesota, the meeting room of the County Transportation Building was “crawling” with milfoil weevils and gypsy moths on Tuesday.

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Name released of man found dead in Carlton County house

The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man found dead Friday in a home in Twin Lakes Township as Larry Ralph Martin.

Fallen Northland service members remembered with flags, ceremony

With a gift of personalized commemorative flags, Duluth paid tribute to eight fallen military service members from the Northland on Sunday afternoon.

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City of Carlton reissues intent to annex Twin Lakes Township

It was déjà vu as the board of Twin Lakes Township received a letter from the city of Carlton Jan. 31, indicating the city’s intent to annex the township at some time in the foreseeable future.

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Kris Rhodes finds her calling in public health

Cloquet native Kristine Rhodes was on the fast track to becoming a family practice doctor when she discovered something that turned her world around.

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CAFD rates improve, insurance rates to follow

Home and business owners in Cloquet, Scanlon and Perch Lake will pay less for fire coverage on their property insurance this year thanks to the Cloquet Area Fire District (CAFD).

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Hot Reads for Cold Nights

This winter has been unseasonably mild, but nights are still cold. What better way to enjoy an evening than to turn off the TV and curl up with a good book?

Tonight only, renowned dance company performs in Cloquet

Zenon Dance Company will top off a three-day dance residency at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College with an evening length performance of modern and jazz dance tonight at Cloquet High School. Admission is free, so get there early for the 7 p.m. Friday performance.

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• Elegant Echoes by Danny Buraczeski-Photo by Timothy Boatman-Dancer Tamara Ober
• My Very Empty Mouth by Wynn Fricke-Photo by William Cameron-Dancers Tamara Ober, Laura Selle Virtucio
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Take advantage of Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Weekend Feb. 18-20

Minnesotans who want to introduce a child to ice fishing may want to take advantage of Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Weekend Feb. 18-20.

Felon caught in possession of a firearm sentenced to 40 months

Jay Jordan Houle pled guilty to one count of felon in possession of a firearm last Wednesday and was sentenced to 40 months in a state correctional facility. Another count of possession of a firearm was dismissed.

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Annual child care providers event set for Feb. 25

This month, the Northland Foundation will give thanks to hundreds of people who care for the region’s most precious asset: young children. The Child Care Providers’ Appreciation and Training Seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the DECC’s Lake Superior Ballroom.

Magic School Bus to stop at Cloquet Public Library

The Cloquet Public Library invites children and their caretakers to an after-school, interactive and fun bridge-building adventure at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15.