Pine Knot News

07/12/2025

Looking for Air Quality Resources as wildfire smoke moves into the area? Here are some key links to use.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (825 pm Friday Air Quality Index map shown below): https://pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/current-air-quality-conditions

Wisconsin DNR: https://airquality.wi.gov/home/map

AirNow (Multiple Clickable Observations): https://fire.airnow.gov/?lat=46.800455000000056&lng=-92.13782499999996&zoom=4 #6.76/46.815/-93.054

07/12/2025

Police seek help with armed robbery investigation

Cloquet Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Kwik Trip Store located at 900 Washington Ave in the City of Cloquet at 4:39 a.m. Saturday, July 12.
According to a news alert, witnesses reported to 911 that two male suspects entered the business, brandished a firearm, and took an undisclosed amount of cash out of the register. The suspects then fled the store, heading North on foot. No one was injured during the incident.
One suspect is described as a thin male, approximately six feet tall, wearing a dark colored hooded top, dark pants, white tennis shoes, a facemask and light colored gloves
The other suspect is described as a thin male, approximately six feet tall, wearing a dark hooded top with dark pants, black tennis shoes, a brown bag, face mask and dark colored gloves.
A perimeter was set up around the business and a police K-9 was deployed in the search for the suspects, but after approximately an hour, the track ended inconclusively. It is possible the suspects left the area in a vehicle after initially leaving the store on foot. Detectives and officers are continuing to follow up on potential leads in the investigation.
Police are asking anyone with outdoor security cameras that may have captured footage of these individuals or vehicles in area to review the cameras for vehicles or foot traffic in the area- specifically: North of Washington Ave, between HWY 33 and 14th St. between the hours of 4 and 5 am on Saturday July 12.
Contact the Cloquet police at 218.879.1247 or [email protected] anonymously via the tip line by texting TIP CLOQUETPD followed by your message to 888777 or by sending a private message on our social media platforms.
“Your cooperation is vital in helping us bring those responsible to justice and keeping our community safe,” the notice said.
The Cloquet Police Department was assisted by the Minnesota State Patrol, Fond du Lac Police Department and Carlton County Sheriff's Department in the investigation.

07/12/2025

AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality
Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Purple or Very Unhealthy
category.

* WHERE...North central and northeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...The risk of health effects is increased for everyone.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy ground-level smoke from wildfires in
central Canada moved into northwest Minnesota early Friday
morning behind a cold front. This first band of smoke is
currently impacting northern Minnesota as it moves east during
the day Friday. Air quality will worsen across northeast
Minnesota Friday evening as smoke arrives over the region. A
second round of smoke will move into northwest Minnesota late
Friday evening. This smoke will be more widespread as it moves
southeast overnight, and by Saturday afternoon the entire state
may be impacted. The heaviest smoke on Saturday will be across
the northern half of the state. Air quality will begin to
improve across western Minnesota Sunday morning as cleaner air
moves in from the west. By Sunday evening, the smoke should be
gone from most of the state. Another round of smoke is possible
across far northern Minnesota Sunday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should
avoid all physical activities outdoors. The general public should
avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities
that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use
of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and
vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight
to prevent smoke from getting indoors.

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For information on current air quality conditions in your area
and to sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert
notifications by email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow
mobile app, visit https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-
climate/current-air- quality-conditions. You can find additional
information about health and air quality at
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/air-quality-
and-health.

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06/26/2025

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos of your Grandma's marathon or half marathon achievement!
Find the online photo gallery here: https://www.pineknotnews.com/photos
And/or read the story and see a few more photos here:
https://www.pineknotnews.com/story/2025/06/27/sports/a-grand-day-at-the-races/13246.html

Both youth and age were served on Grandma's Marathon weekend. The marathon and the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon offered noteworthy performances by local athletes. Much like every other year, Brent Smith gave local running fans something to cheer about. A 1974 graduate from Cloquet High School who no...

06/25/2025

Hey Carlton County residents. Did you run Grandma's marathon or half marathon this year? Send us a photo with your name, city of residence (and any other details you want to share) by noon Wednesday, June 25. We'd love to run LOTS of photos in this week's Pine Knot News. Please email to [email protected] or text to 218-213-1231.

06/16/2025

Well done, Officer Haglund!

UPDATE At approximately 10:30 p.m., Saturday, June 14, Duluth Police responded to a report of a robbery that occurred in the 100 block of East 4th Street. Today, Friday June 20, Duluth Police arrested 37-year-old Lance Houle and 37-year-old Steve Sholtey in connection to that robbery. Sholtey was lodged at the County Jail on pending charges of 1st Degree Aggravated Robbery, Felon in Possession of Firearm, and Felony Domestic and Houle was lodged at the County Jail for pending charges of 1st Degree Aggravated Robbery.
This robbery is connected to the homicide that occurred on Sunday, June 15. This incident remains an active and ongoing investigation and no further information will be released at this time.

UPDATE: The male victim of this homicide has been identified as 37 year old, Duluth resident, Cody Thomas Telega. This incident is still
an active and ongoing investigation. No further information will be released at this time. Our thoughts are with the family and
friends of Telega.

ORIGINAL: On 06/15/25 at approximately 1:30am, the Duluth Police Department responded to the report of a shooting in the 100 block of East 3rd Street. Upon arrival, officers located a male with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers immediately rendered medical aid, and the male was transported to a local hospital. The male victim later died as a result of the gunshot wounds. A second male victim was also shot at by the male suspect but was not injured. Ultimately two suspects were identified, and information was sent out to neighboring agencies. Cloquet Police Department and Carlton County Sheriff’s Office located the suspects and detained them for the Duluth Police Department. The two suspects are identified as Antonio Duryea Hendon, 35 years old, and Amber Michele Rose Walker, 41 years old. Hendon was lodged at the St Louis County Jail on preliminary charges of 2nd Degree Murder and 1st Degree Assault. Walker was lodged at the St Louis County Jail on preliminary charges of Aiding and Abetting 2nd Degree Murder. The Duluth Police Department has determined all individuals involved in this tragic incident are known to each other and are investigating a prior incident that may have perpetuated the shooting homicide.
The victims’ names will be withheld pending further investigation and next of kin can be notified. No further information will be released at this time.

06/13/2025

Cloquet boys golf competed at State this week, for the seventh year in a row! Read all about it.

By golf course standards, the Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan, Minnesota is a relatively "young" course. Established in 2000, the award-winning layout just celebrated its 25th anniversary. The Ridges was designed by renowned award-winning golf architect Joel Goldstrand. Goldstrand, who passed away in...

06/13/2025

Head to Barnum this weekend!

Barnum Spring Fever Days kick off Friday night before heating up on Saturday, June 14, starting with a pancake breakfast 7-10:30 a.m. at the Barnum United Methodist Church and a parade at 11 a.m., followed by an entire day of events and fun including: A fishing contest 8-10:30 a.m. on Hanging Horn L...

06/13/2025

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The former Carlton superintendent who abruptly resigned in April collected nearly $60,000 in stipends that weren’t approved by the school board as a whole, the school district investigative results revealed this week. Released to the Pine Knot News in response to a data request following Donita St...

06/13/2025

📖🌱 We're launching the Carlton County Farmers Market Produce Dictionary—your weekly guide to picking, storing, and loving fresh fruits and veggies!

🥦 First up: ASPARAGUS! Learn how to choose the perfect bunch, keep it fresh, and bring out its best on your plate. Whether you roast it, grill it, or toss it in a salad—this green spear is a springtime superstar!

🔗 Check out the full Produce Dictionary here: https://carltoncountyfarmersmarket.square.site/produce-dictionary
🔗 Go straight to the Asparagus page: [link]

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06/13/2025

Unfortunately, mother nature doesn't want to enjoy a Friday night at Spring Fever Days!

Our rodeo is CANCELED!
* If you purchased tickets online, we will be reimbursing them online as soon as we can
* If you purchased tickets at the Barnum Muni, please get a refund at the bar!

ALL OTHER EVENTS ARE ON AS PLANNED!!

If you were looking for a 3T Show, head to Eagle Bend, MN Saturday!