Slices of Life...I'll do it later

“Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” Thomas Jefferson Yeah right.

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From the Editor..Everything is better when you talk about it

In the first audience question at last week’s “Into the Light” panel discussion on mental illness, the person who wrote the question was looking for practical tips for dealing with stigma — misconceptions, bias, ignorance — about mental illness. Talk about it, said Troy Otterson, panelist

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In Our Own Backyard…Blizzard, anyone?

“Expect the unexpected and you will never be disappointed.” That has become my mantra over the years.

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To the editor: It’s not OK to flush, throw away medication

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To the editor...Exchange student will miss Cloquet

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Slices of Life...Lessons of motherhood

I’ve been on the job for more than 21 years, without a day off for longevity, illness, endurance or good behavior. I’m not complaining. I wouldn’t want a day off. Not a whole day, anyway. Although I do appreciate 10 minutes under a hot shower within the solitary confines of my bathroom each morning.

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In Our Own Backyard…I’ll see you at the movies

A day at the movies can be pretty much anything you want it to be. It’s a fantasy trip of sorts, where you can pick your own personal destination.

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Our View...Give where you live

This Saturday, May 11, letter carriers in Carlton County will make it easy to give to our local food shelf.

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From the Catbird Seat...Lundquist makes career of hockey

When Sadie Lundquist left Cloquet for Bemidji State University four seasons ago, she had a plan for her hockey career and for her life. So far, everything is going according to plan.

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Legislature needs to approve LGA program reform

There is an historic moment at hand for Greater Minnesota.

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Slices of Life...The bond of preschool

It was a party 14 years in the making. Attendees included nine moms who met when our kids were in preschool. Now, we came together to anticipate and celebrate those same preschoolers’ high school graduations.

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To the Editor...Do not move Veterans Park

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Our View…Fight fire with fire

A house fire is tragic no matter when it occurs, but when that fire was intentionally set, it is not only senseless but all that much more insidious.

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In Our Own Backyard…Spring – or Twilight Zone?

I suddenly saw something whiz past out the corner of my eye. I wheeled in that direction and much to my surprise, I spotted a butterfly. A butterfly – only one day after the snow had fallen so thickly we could hardly navigate!

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To the Editor...Great experience in Cloquet

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