OUR NEIGHBOR
Our Neighbors...Of four Zack brothers who were drafted in WWII, only one remains
Until Monday morning, Cloquet’s Clifford Zack almost never talked about his experiences in World War II. But he has never forgotten.
By Jana Peterson , May 24, 2013
Our Neighbors…Dan Jones and Family
For Dan Jones, family means two things — his tightly knit family of origin that hails from the Treaty 3 area near Fort Frances, Ontario, and, in a broader sense, those with whom he shares a cultural bond as part of the Ojibwe language community.
By Wendy Johnson , May 03, 2013
Antique appraiser is knowledgeable … and funny
Steve Wesely has volunteered his services for the monthly antique appraisals at the Moose Lake Depot & Fires of 1918 Museum for about 16 years.
By Dana Sanders , April 20, 2013
Our Neighbor: Esko teacher goes on the ride of a lifetime
In the middle of nowhere Alaska, with a swollen face and astride a bicycle, Esko schoolteacher Charlie Farrow wasn’t worried about his physical condition. In fact, he was in his element.
By Jeff Papas , April 05, 2013
Outdoors athlete Dusty Olson truly is ‘a man for all seasons’
Cloquet-Esko-Carlton assistant Nordic ski Coach Dusty Olson has earned his coaching credentials through a lifetime of outdoor athletic endeavors. But Nordic skiing is the sport he really pursued.
By Jana Peterson , March 15, 2013
Our Neighbors..Work ethic, dedication earn Cloquet man top fire position
Former Superior mayor Dave Ross shared a story about Cloquet native Steve Panger during Panger’s Jan. 17 swearing-in ceremony as Superior’s new fire chief.
By Wendy Johnson , February 14, 2013
Our Neighbors...Hiding out with Faye Henagin
Not many people have their family name in the Urban Dictionary, a web-based dictionary of slang words and phrases mostly provided by readers.
Faye Henagin does.
By Jana Peterson , January 18, 2013
Our Neighbors….Darlene Carter
The new Community Memorial Hospital gift shop is a dream come true for long-time volunteer Darlene Carter.
By Wendy Johnson , January 04, 2013
Our Neighbors…Jennie K. Hanson
Jennie Hanson’s email address is “jkh4president” – and it only takes a few short minutes with the energetic woman to understand why. She often dresses in red, white and blue and always – literally – wears her patriotism on her sleeve.
By Wendy Johnson , October 26, 2012
Carlton man turns Fiascos into fortunes – for cancer
Over a quarter century ago, Carlton businessman Harold Ankrum and a group of his friends decided to plan a little “guys’ get together” on the local golf course. As the years went by, the golf event got bigger and bigger, and “All of a sudden,” said Ankrum, “we were making more like $4,000 on it!”
He gives it all to cancer-related causes.
By Wendy Johnson , September 21, 2012
Barnum alumnus recalls fiery start to World War II
You’ve heard of baptism by fire? Such was the beginning of World War II for Barnum graduate Donald Long.
By Jana Peterson , August 31, 2012
Gramma Polo retires ... at age 90! (unedited version)
At the age of 90, Charlotte Polo was still working three 14-hour days a week at the family liquor store in Scanlon, staying up until midnight, and munching on chocolates whenever she felt like it.
By Wendy Johnson , June 02, 2012
‘Diva of the dining room’ leaves behind colorful legacy
Charlotte Zacher – known by most on a first-name basis – never did anything half-heartedly. She was once described in GRIT newspaper as “a listener, a joker, an adviser and a softie who whips up a free meal for anyone who really needs it.” She also wore white go-go boots as often as possible and evening gowns while she was frying up hamburgers. She was buried Thursday.
By Wendy Johnson , March 03, 2012
Louella Eldien believes in ‘giving back’
Louella Eldien knew what it means to “give back” and “pay it forward” long before those terms became fashionable. That, she said, is because she grew up in an era where simple gifts and gestures of kindness were “just what you did.”
By Wendy Johnson , January 19, 2011
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.
By Wendy Johnson , February 04, 2010
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