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Neal Lahti brings a familiar smile to the holidays
The Christmas holidays are all about tradition, and perhaps one of Cloquet’s longest-standing traditions is Neal Lahti. Lahti has been ringing a bell for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign for 26 years, and he has no plans to stop anytime soon.
By Wendy Johnson , November 19, 2010
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Finding Uncle Eugene … and more
Over the last 14 years, Bob Anttila has been to Italy five times and made numerous friends while searching for the places his uncle Eugene Anttila spent the last days of his life, fighting the Germans in World War II.
By Jana Peterson , November 10, 2010
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Country life is a family tradition for the Sanvigs
As second-generation 4-Hers and farm kids, siblings Heather and Lucas Sanvig know what it’s like to awake before dawn, do barn chores, go to an early job or practice and then move on to a full day of classes at school.
At the end of each day, they do it all over again.
By Wendy Johnson , November 05, 2010
Cloquet poet has plenty of stories to tell
It is odd – or perhaps not – that the name of experimental poet and performance artist Séamas Cain is not known to every fellow resident (who can read, that is) in his hometown of Cloquet, Minn.
By Jana Peterson , November 01, 2010
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Cloquet poet has plenty of stories to tell
It is odd – or perhaps not – that the name of experimental poet and performance artist Séamas Cain is not known to every fellow resident (who can read, that is) in his hometown of Cloquet, Minn.
By Jana Peterson , October 29, 2010
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Denton enjoys the art of living
Doris Denton has discovered a new lease on life at the age of 77, and she’s loving it.
After raising 11 children, she went back to school when she was in her mid-50s, earned a fine arts degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth, and now she’s turning out some 40 paintings a year that she exhibits in an annual art show.
By Wendy Johnson , October 25, 2010
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Pastor Loren Nelson never stops teaching, although the subject matter varies
Pastor Loren Nelson passed away on the afternoon of Oct. 21. Details of funeral services are pending, but the service is tentatively set for Oct. 30. Read about this remarkable man in this story, published Oct. 14, a week before he died.
By Jana Peterson , October 21, 2010
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Living by the Golden Rule earns Micke the Golden Eagle
As Cloquet’s Steve Micke was presented with one of Boy Scouting’s highest honors – the Golden Eagle Award, he humbly quoted from the book of Luke, “To those who are given much, much is expected.” That’s because Micke’s support of the Boy Scouts and many other organizations in the community comes from a belief that he has been blessed with many good things in his lifetime, and he wants to pass that along to
others.
By Wendy Johnson , October 11, 2010
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Olson settles in Scanlon after Fire of 1918
Helen Mattson and Ole Olson were married Jan. 26, 1929, at the start of the Great Depression. The happy couple moved to Scanlon – where Olson’s family had settled after the 1918 Fire – and built a house.
By Jana Peterson , October 06, 2010
Growing up in Cloquet before and after the fire
Sitting by the dining room window at Sunnyside Health Care Center, resting her chin on one hand, 99-year-old Helen Olson can see the Fire of 1918 in her mind’s eye better than she can see the chairs and tables around her.
By Jana Peterson , September 28, 2010
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Grandma Dot leaves a living legacy to children and grandchildren
Dorothy Bolme has spent a lifetime creating a legacy for her children, their children and the many who will come after. It’s not cash, however, or gold and silver. No, Bolme is leaving behind a living legacy – passing on decades of gardening knowledge and plenty of plants (along with plenty of quilts, pot holders, wall hangings and other crafty items).
By Jana Peterson , September 11, 2010
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Twin brothers Caleb and Jared Dunlap share twin dreams
The Dunlap brothers have overcome cultural and economic obstacles on their journey through life – and hope to return to Carlton County to share their talents.
By Wendy Johnson , September 03, 2010
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Jim Northrup: storyteller, author, playwright, poet, family man, veteran, Anishinaabe
Author, storyteller, poet and playwright Jim Northrup recites the introduction in his rich deep voice, slowly and confidently. He says the same words each time he speaks at a public forum. In his voice is an unspoken invitation, kindly yet wryly inviting the listener to join with him as he talks about his experiences as an American Indian and a Vietnam veteran.
By Jana Peterson , August 30, 2010
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Dedicated coach reveals not-so-secret inspiration: his first grandchild
Art Wojtysiak didn’t coach when his son and daughter were young – he didn’t think he had the patience for it.
Enter a certain little girl with light brown hair and blue eyes named Allie, and Wojtysiak decided to give it a try.
By Jana Peterson , July 30, 2010
Barry Bergquist brings hope to cancer survivors
As the 2010 “Honorary Survivor” at this Friday’s American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Cloquet’s Barry Bergquist is quick to reflect on how truly fortunate he is.
By Wendy Johnson , July 22, 2010
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