Our Neighbors...Code talker took his secret to the grave
Pine JournalSworn to secrecy, Lex Porter never told his family about the kind of work he did during the Korean War.
View ArticleOur Neighbors (Part 1)...Retiring judge had a 'hometown advantage'
Pine JournalWhen Judge Wolf walks away from his desk for the last time this Friday, he takes with him 36 years of dedicated service, judicial experience and the hearts and respect...
View ArticleOur Neighbors...Years of service taught judge empathy, optimism
Pine JournalRetired Judge Dale Wolf is matter-of-fact about his years of experience behind the bench and reflected on how it can change a person’s perspective on justice — and on life.
View ArticleRespected physician leaves her mark on the community
Pine JournalWhen Dr. Vicki Anderson first came to Cloquet, it was like moving back home.
View ArticleRichmond Seju works hard at his art, athletics and making his way in the world
Pine JournalCloquet High School senior Richmond Seju is a world away from where he was six years ago, literally, artistically, academically and athletically.
View ArticleOur Neighbors...Shirley Blackburn
Pine JournalBut at the age of 90, Shirley Blackburn shows few signs of getting older.
View ArticleOUR NEIGHBORS: Veterans' advocate takes pride in country
Pine JournalDenny Picconatto remembers when “veteran” was a dirty word.
View ArticleOh fabulous Fourth
Pine JournalCarlton County communities of Cloquet and Moose Lake celebrate the USA in patriotic style, check out the photo page in this week's Pine Journal. Check out even more Cloquet photos...
View ArticleBig dreams come true for small town girl
Pine JournalEarly on in life, Cloquet native Teri (Smith) Pleinis learned to tackle challenges head on.
View ArticleStrengthening roots - 100 years of Automba
Pine JournalAutomba is one such community, a small township of forest and farmland in Kettle River that will celebrate its centennial anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 10. Like so many other regions...
View ArticleIt was more than a job
Pine JournalAt eye level next to Mary Carrier’s office door on the ground floor at Cloquet Middle School hangs a color crayon statement with a drawing of a woman in the...
View ArticleIt was more than a job
Pine JournalAt eye level next to Mary Carrier’s office door on the ground floor at Cloquet Middle School hangs a color crayon statement with a drawing of a woman in the...
View ArticleIt was more than a job, it was family
Pine JournalThere will be an open house for retiring Cloquet Middle School Principal’s Secretary Mary Carrier from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Cloquet Middle School, with a program...
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