State-seasoned Shady signs off track
It’s rather fitting that the only way to keep Marisa Shady from competing is to have medical staff tell her it’s not advised. Shady was one of a numbe...
'Polka-holics' out in force for Polka Fest
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Celebrating Scouts
The members of Boy Scout Troop 171 celebrated their 75th anniversary with a three-day camp out on Cloquet’s Dunlap Island last weekend, showcasing all...
County to hold flood anniversary commemoration
Next week’s anniversary of the flood of 2012 will not slip by unnoticed.
RELATED CONTENTGroundbreaking scheduled for new Esko sports facilities
June 20 will be a day of celebration as the community of Esko gathers at 6 p.m. Thusday for a ceremonial groundbreaking for new sports facilities.
Power outage planned for areas of Carlton, St. Louis counties
Lake Country Power members in Saginaw and surrounding areas will be without power starting 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 26.
A scientific approach to further education
Recent Cloquet High School graduate Kendra Pallin is just one of a highly talented group of CHS seniors who are about to make their mark in the world of higher academia, in large part thanks to their involvement in Science Fair.
RELATED CONTENTCloquet School Board: District ratifies teacher contract, plans future spending
The Cloquet School Board ratified a two-year contract agreement with Education Minnesota Cloquet at its Monday night meeting, capping a very smooth period of negotiations.
RELATED CONTENTOur View...What a difference a year makes
During the overnight hours leading into June 20, an unprecedented downpour of torrential rain resulted in what was to become a 500-year flood in Carlton County and surrounding areas.
RELATED CONTENTNifty 50 Cruisers call it quits after 15 years
The Nifty 50 Cruisers Car Club is no more. According to long-time president Mike Tillman — who married his wife, Shirley, during a classic car show at Gordy’s Hi-Hat in 2000 — the club has decided to disband.
RELATED CONTENTHospital access available throughout road construction
RELATED CONTENTEsko woman charged with criminal vehicular homicide
A rural Esko woman was charged Wednesday in Carlton County Court with one count of criminal vehicular homicide and one count of criminal vehicular operation.
RELATED CONTENTCloquet City Council: Veterans shoot down memorial park idea
If anyone thought they were going to change minds at Tuesday’s City Council work session, they were wrong.
RELATED CONTENTLocal Salvation Army to undergo change of leadership, focus
The local office of the Salvation Army will soon transition into new leadership and a new approach.
RELATED CONTENTThe Beach is open for business
The Beach is open for business Saturday -- weather permitting. Brace yourselves for an invigorating swim experience to start the season.
RELATED CONTENTCarlton students risk it all behind the wheel
Carlton High School students took their texting while driving skills behind the wheel last Tuesday – but this time it was for all the marbles.
RELATED CONTENTCloquet City Council finds middle ground on tax abatement request
In the end, the city compromised. Rather than agreeing to a request by the new-to-Cloquet SpecSys Inc. for a return of all property taxes on its building at 1111 Cloquet Ave., the Royal Building, for a period of 15 years, the city found a win-win solution.
RELATED CONTENTCloquet gets its ‘Wish’ with new arson detection dog
There’s a new dog in town, and she’s ready to nose out arson.
RELATED CONTENTCamp Noah to bring new hope to children affected by flood
When last June’s flood devastated much of Carlton County, in its wake were water-filled basements, ruined belongings, displaced residents and a mountain of debt. In the hustle and bustle of trying to mop up, it would have been easy to overlook the smallest of casualties — the children whose lives were disrupted in a very real and significant way.
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6/19/13 at 12:00 AM
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