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TAR AZETTE THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021 S G NO. 25 $1.00 SERVING CARLTON AND PINE COUNTIES SINCE 1895 FATHER’S DAY: Kids of all ages celebrate their proud papas this Sunday. P7 Fun at the Fairgrounds makes summertime sweet BY JAMIE LUND nized the corn hole tourna- [email protected] ment and was happy with the 24 team turn out. The smell of food, sounds Peggy Sway, Barnum, of animals and sights of cheered enthusiastically small children playing for her husband Mike and brought a small sense of brother-in-law, Sol Cama- normalcy after an unpre- rada, California, as they dictable pandemic year. played. Sway waved her People of all ages wan- single, dark blue pom-pom dered around watching a in support of the men. corn hole contest, Mutton “We love it,” Sway said as Busting, and enjoying the her cousin, Deb McCarty, various food vendors on a Albertville, Minnesota, perfect, sunny day at the nodded in agreement. “It’s Fun at the Fairgrounds in finally feeling normal. We Barnum, Saturday, June 12. need this.” “People are ready to get Wright said the Moose JAMIE LUND | STAR-GAZETTE out and about and do things Lake Brewery donated the Grownups had a good time at the cornhole contest. again,” said Lindsey Lar- use of their boards and son, Carlton County Fair bags. The money collected Manager. She said she is for the event was returned happy with the turnout at as prizes for first through the first time event. The third places. Justin Joslin, original plan was to hold the Moose Lake, took first place event as a part of Barnum’s and Mark Korhonen, Kettle Spring Fever Day, but it was River took second place. canceled this year. Larson “It went really well,” Lar- explained that the fair board son said. “The food trucks felt it was important to bring were very busy, the weather the community out and back was beautiful and there together again. The Barnum were decent crowds for both Municipal Liquor Store the car races and the bands. helped Larson pull together She said the Carlton Coun- bands to end the evening ty Fair is in the planning after the car races. stages and will be held Aug. “There were more people 19-22. JAMIE LUND | STAR-GAZETTE than we expected,” Larson JAMIE LUND | STAR-GAZETTE Just getting together in the sunshine was one of said. Brave youngsters took a woolly ride at Fun in the Fairgrounds. the best parts of Fun in the Fairgrounds. Nick Wright said he orga-

Willow River considering annexing Former Shopko could property from Kettle River Township become surgery center

BY ALANEA WHITE they needed more time to review before making BY ALANEA WHITE sale of the building and a [email protected] an official decision. [email protected] sunset clause of June 1, 2023 Country Side Loop and Walter’s Road mainte- for progress to be made. A possible property annexation from Kettle nance has been an issue of discussion between The Moose Lake City River Township into Willow River was the sub- Willow River and Kettle River Township. Council has approved rezon- WATER TOWER PROJECT ject of a public hearing at the June Willow River Mayor Brent Switzer had a discussion with ing the the former Shopko Once the water tower City Council meeting. the council and both the Township and mayor building from a commercial project has begun it should A public hearing is the opportunity for the agreed it would be mutually beneficial to sign a property to medical, open- take approximately three public to raise concerns or questions about a three year contract between both parties. This ing the way to a possible months. Half of this project decision being considered by a city council or discussion was also tabled pending the property new day surgery center on will have the water tower government. annexation determination after more review of the site. out of commission. Taking Zoning for the property was discussed at the city attorney’s recommendation. St. Luke’s approached the the tower down for ser- length, with no clear decision made by the end council with the intention of vice has never been done of the meeting. A further consultation between WILLOW RIVER DAM purchasing the building and in Moose Lake. If the city the city attorney and the council needed to take Currently the city has the property around leasing portions of it to med- loses power while the tower place for clarification. The zoning for the prop- the Willow River Dam signed as a construction ical practicioners and other is down the city will lose erty would need to be changed from residential zone and no trespassing. The city and Minne- health related businesses. water. to multi-use. sota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) The main reason for the Barnum and Kettle River The property in question would be annexed are working together to protect the vegetation purchase of this property have been notified of this into Willow River from Kettle River Township. planted around the site of the dam. would be the creation of project and will be on stand- At this point the property owner is using the lo- Switzer asked Councilmember Vicki White- a day surgery center in by in case of fire. cation for 17 unit sites for recreational vehicles. house what residents who see people down by partnership with Gateway Part of this project also They do not allow tent camping. the area of the dam should do. “Are they sup- Family Health Clinic. The involves pressure reducing Discussion of the conditional use permits also posed to call 911?” asked Switzer. property would still remain valves being installed on took place. If a conditional use permit is granted Whitehouse recommended that they should. on the tax rolls. hydrants. These valves will then it would stay with the property if it was In a call to Pine County Sheriff Jeff Nelson, he The council approved the release water if the pressure sold as long as all of the conditions of the permit said, “We would certainly assist the DNR and rezoning based on the rec- reaches a certain level. If are continued by the new owners. city if called upon in enforcing that,” referring ommendation of the Moose water is being released from Information about the annexation and condi- to the joint effort between the Willow River City Lake Planning Commission. these hydrants it is normal. tional use permit was sent to the council in an Council and Minnesota Department of Natural The council included condi- email from the city attorney, but the council felt Resources. tions on the approval of final SEE MOOSE LAKE, PAGE 2

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JENNIFER YOCUM-STANS to help them bring home the companions they grow [email protected] to love while serving overseas. Nowzad helps with the necessary paperwork, shots, microchipping and even United States Army Specialist (P) Curley Elliott, spays or neuters them. has always loved animals, and has been known to find The cost to send each dog back to the states is ap- them and rescue them, something that is definitely proximately $5,000. “They never asked for anything passed down from his parents, Jennifer and Wayne from us,” said Elliott. A Go-Fund me page was set up Elliott. by the Medevac unit to help get Chunda and Charlie When Elliott, who is the great grandson of Melvin back to the states, the funds were donated directly to Elliott Sr., first arrived in Afghanistan he didn’t think Nowzad. there was any way to get a dog home, so he tried his According to the Nowzad website, over 1600 dogs best not to get attached. It didn’t last long, especially or cats have been reunited with soldiers all over the after meeting Chunda. world including USA, UK, Australia, Belgium, Can- In February of 2020 his Commander and First ada, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Spain, Jordan Sergeant went for a run and saw this little puppy Thailand and South Africa. laying near the fuel point, no big dogs or other puppies Due to COVID-19, Chunda and Charlie would end up around. Then the maintainers for the Apache helicop- spending about seven months in the kennel in Kabul ters brought her back up to the base. before their flight to the states. Chunda stayed in New “She was maybe a month old, she was small enough York until coming to Pine County in December of to fit in our hands,” said Elliott. 2020. Chonk, her original name, given to her because she was a chunky little puppy, became a community dog, LIFE IN THE STATES they all took care of her and she became part of the Chunda is a very smart dog, Elliott said. “She medevac unit. Since they had no dog food over there, knows the cats aren’t supposed to be on the counters she ate what the soldiers ate. Anything from green and will bark at them. She knows the chickens aren’t beans to bacon and eggs, even prime rib on occasion. supposed to eat the outside cat food and she barks at “She loved bacon. She would follow the guys, know- them too.” ing what the to-go plates from the chow hall looked Her new best friend is one of Elliott’s horses, if she is like and what they meant.” on her chain by the house she will bark and the horse will come to visit. BRINGING CHUNDA HOME She seems to have adjusted well to life over here. The process of bringing Chunda and Charlie, anoth- The only noticeable thing is a facial tick that she er dog that was adopted by the unit, home to the states developed sometime between the kennel and her new began in April of 2020. One of the pilots had fallen in JENNIFER YOCUM-STANS | HINCKLEY NEWS home in Rock Creek. “It’s very noticeable when she love with her and wanted to take her home. She lived Chunda graciously poses with Specialist Curley Elliott out- gets stressed out,” said Elliott. in an apartment near Fort Drum in New York and side their Rock Creek home. Chunda was born in Afghanistan One can obviously see the connection that Chunda realized it probably wouldn’t be the best environment and brought home to Pine County this past fall. has with the Elliott family. She is very loved. Charlie, for Chunda. When Elliott heard they were looking for the other dog that came home with Chunda is living a a home for her he said he would ask his parents. away exactly what I was asking,” said Elliott. great life with one of the unit medics at Fort Drum. “I sent a picture of her to mom with no context, just They worked with a non-profit organization located the photo and asked if she was busy. She knew right in Kabul called Nowzad. Nowzad works with soldiers

Historical Reflections MOOSE LAKE: City makes arrangements to reopen FROM PAGE 1 Council is considering office in the past have this project, they have using sales tax funds for made the reservation a longer timeline than the project. system a successful way the prior company. The NO FUNDING FOR 4TH STREET for workers to close the project should start the Moose Lake did not OFFICES REOPENING office on time. A discus- end of June and continue receive Local Road Senior dining has sion about continuing in stages. Improvements Pro- requested reopening the to lock the office door • The city audit pre- gram funding for the dining hall on July 6. and limit the number sentation was complet- 4th Street project. This The council has deter- of people in the office ed with no significant street is the first on the mined that this is a good resulted in a decision deficiencies. list for road projects, it decision. to open fully on July 6 • The council approved was deemed as the high- While reopening the from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a request for a block est priority for street dining hall the council appointments only from party to be held on 8th repairs in a priority list also discussed reopen- 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Street in Moose Lake on created by and indepen- ing the Motor Vehicle Aug. 8 from noon until dent consultant. City Office. The scheduling OTHER NEWS dark. Administrator Katie system that has been in • The sewer lining proj- • Moose Lake Library Bloom is going to request place has had lines of ect is on track to be com- made an estimated updated estimates for people waiting to use the pleted by the August. A $2,000 at their annual the project to present to services at the office. different company than book sale during Depot This week’s Answer to the history photo the City Council. The Difficulties closing the last time is conducting Fest. history photo: from the previous edition: Do you Besides the two noted Spanish recognize American War Veterans Ole any of these Torvick and Clinto Marshall, ‘Progress isn’t made by early risers. It’s Moose Lake the local Boy Scout troop No. Track Team 180, Brownies, Cub Scouts, made by lazy men trying to find easier members? were prominent in the parade. 70 Arrowhead Lane Telephone: (218) 485-4336 ways to do something.’ Star-Gazette photo Moose Lake, MN 55767 www.kjsfreshmarket.com Robert Heinlein

CLUES ACROSS 27. Famed director initiative (abbr.) 17. Circulating life force longest river 1. “Sleepless In Seattle” Forman 55. “Westworld” actor in Chinese philosophy 47. Commanded to go actress Ryan 28. Popular apartment Harris 19. Excludes faster 4. One of Santa’s style 56. Saturated with salt 20. Body cavity of a 49. Cabs reindeer 30. British School 58. Marry metazoan 56. Mr. T’s “A-Team” 10. Before the present 31. Advanced degree 59. Report on 21. Swedish monetary character 11. Type of butter 34. Order of architecture 60. Midway between unit 57. Document signed 12. Location of White 36. Investment account north and northeast 25. Works with (abbr.) House (abbr.) 29. Partner to “to” 14. Motion 37. Snakelike fishes CLUES DOWN 31. Rewards (archaic) 15. Tree part 39. Children’s tale bear 1. Rays 32. One of Caroline 16. Regions around the 40. Norse personifica- 2. Self-centered person Islands North Pole tion of old age 3. One you look after 33. Type of 18. Fits on a boat’s 41. Atomic #58 4. Prosecutor alcohol gunwale 42. Moving your head 5. Portion 35. Eat a lot 22. Discuss after it’s 48. 1878 Kentucky Derby 6. Speaks ill of 38. Nuns happened winner 7. Formal system for 41. Dog 23. Milk substitute for 50. Frankfurter computer programs 43. Become cofee 51. Small, seedless raisin 8. To make angry more serious 24. Describes one who 52. Device in papermak- 9. Rural delivery 44. Choose believes in supreme ing machine 12. Group of languages 45. Newspa- being 53. Go 13. Large First Nations pers use it 26. Equally 54. Open payment group 46. World’s JUNE 17, 2021 SOCIETYwww.MLStarGazette.com MOOSE LAKE STAR GAZETTE 3 STAR GAZING- UPCOMING EVENTS Weekly Forecast From CBS 3 Meteorologist Dave Anderson Star Gazing is a service to readers to publicize upcoming THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY events and activities as space permits. Free events are given Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy FATHER’S DAY! Partly Cloudy priority. If there is a charge or admission cost to the event, a 20% Chance of Rain Dry conditions Cooler but dry Partly Cloudy 40% Chance of Rain paid ad is required. T-storm Possible Chance of Rain June 24 from 12 to 6 p.m. High 82 High 82 High 72 High 76 High 72 Cromwell Area Blood Drive Low 61 Low 61 Low 52 Low 53 Low 52 There will be a Blood Drive on Thursday, June 24 from 12 – 6 p.m. inside the Cromwell Park Pavilion. Please call Ray Lally at 218-644-3739 to sign up for a time to donate blood. OBITUARIES Mondays in June from 11 a.m. to Noon and Shirley returned to Moose Lake. He loved Cromwell Area Yoga Charles “Chuck” Eckman being in his garage working on cars and “operating Cromwell Area Yoga at the Cromwell Pavilion, 1936 - 2021 a coffee shop” where friends and his twin brother, 11:00-12:00. $3 each. Questions email Ann Markusen, Jim, would stop by for coffee and conversation. Over [email protected] or 218-428-3300. Charles “Chuck” Eckman, 85, Moose Lake, died the years, Chuck enjoyed oil painting, cars, building peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2021 in Essentia Mercy things, and being with family. Chuck was a member Wednesdays in June from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hospital, Moose Lake. He of the Evangelical Covenant Church, Moose Lake. was born during a leap He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Wright Senior Club year on February 29, 1936 and Eva Eckman; sister: Beverley Kuross; and broth- The Wright Senior Club is open on Wednesdays from with his twin brother, Jim er-in-law: Gary Mapes. 1 - 4 p.m. Cribbage on Thursdays from 6 – 8 p.m. to Harry and Eva Eckman. Chuck will be lovingly remembered by his wife of Chuck grew up in Moose 64 years, Shirley; three children: Susan (Mark) Dex- Lake and attended Moose ter of Duluth; Curtis (Cathy) Eckman of Stillwater; Moose Lake Senior Dining Menu Lake High School when he and Mary (Chris) Stanaway of Duluth; seven grand- All in-house dining is cancelled wasn’t “rounding up the children: Eric Dexter, Nathan (Cassandra) Dexter; until further notice. cows”, a standing reason to Matthew Dexter; Brian Eckman; Abbie Eckman; be excused from school to Holly Stanaway; and Leah Stanaway; sister: Grace HOME DELIVERY IS STILL AVAILABLE. frolic around the neighbor- Mapes of Inver Grove Heights; and a twin brother: Call (218) 485-4937 to place your order. hood. He was involved in Jim (Donna) Eckman of Moose Lake. Please reserve the day before. hockey and baseball during At Chuck’s request, a private memorial service $4.00, Under 60: $7.50. his high school years, for family only will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021. There are no income guidelines. graduating in 1954. Chuck helped on his parent’s You are welcomed to support the family by watching Carry-out meals available. Meals also include veggies, milk and dinner farm and also was self employed as an autobody the recorded service which will be available at www. roll. Call Senior Dining 485-4937. Volunteer Drivers Needed. repairman. On May 4, 1957, Chuck married Shirley hhkfuneralhome.com on the afternoon of June 25. Mattson in Esko. They began living in Esko where Inurnment will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Mon., June 21- Stufed Peppers, Pudding w/topping Chuck owned and operated Chuck’s Autobody. Moose Lake. Tuesday, June 22 - Special of the Day, Dessert Chuck also drove school bus for the Esko School and Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Fu- Wednesday, June 23 - Salisbury Steak, Cookie truly enjoyed the kids. From 1979 until 1999, Chuck neral Home, Moose Lake. and Shirley lived on Strand Lake in Cotton where Thurs., June 24 - Tri Colored Rotini with Chicken, Fresh Fruit he continued his autobody business. In 1999, Chuck Friday, June 25 - Fish Taco or Alternate, Rice Krispy Bar

Foster grandparents wanted in northeastern Minnesota

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MINNESOTA winding down, plans are to have teers and conducts background Foster Grandparents back in the checks to ensure safety. If you are Lutheran Social Service of classroom in the fall. interested in becoming a Foster Martins named farm Minnesota (LSS) is expanding its Statewide, Lutheran Social Grandparent, call 888-205-3570 or Foster Grandparent service, in Service operates the Foster visit lssmn.org/fgvolunteer. partnership with AmeriCorps Se- Grandparent Program in most of Lutheran Social Service of niors, a national service agency, Minnesota. The organization is Minnesota also welcomes other family of the year to offer guidance and encourage- currently seeking volunteers who nonprofits to become partner sites ment to children in northeastern are age 55 years or older and can to support youth in a variety of STAFF REPORT Minnesota. commit to at least 10 hours per settings including public and pri- [email protected] Foster Grandparent volunteers week. vate schools, Head Start locations, are older adults who traditionally “Our Foster Grandparents shelters, and daycare centers. To Steve and Estelle Martin have been named the 2021 offer one-on-one mentoring in build personal relationships with become a partner, visit lssmn.org/ Pine County Farm Family of the Year. classroom and other settings to children they support and make fgpartner or call 8888-205-3570. According to U of M Extension, Steve’s grandfather children who may be experienc- a huge difference in their lives,” Lutheran Social Service of Fred purchased the original farm in 1920, and he and ing academic or social challenges. said Ron Urbanski, program Minnesota began in 1865 when his wife Lydia raised various kinds of livestock with Their presence and reassurance director with LSS Companion a Lutheran pastor and his con- their seven children. help children improve self-es- Services. “Personal attention gregation opened an orphanage Steve’s parents, Arlan and Della, moved back to the teem, social and emotional de- from a caring adult helps keep for children near Red Wing in farm in 1954 and bought from Fred and Lydia. Arlan velopment and literacy and math children motivated, engaged and southeastern Minnesota. Today, and Della ran a dairy operation on the farm with skills. And, the rewards go both inspired.” with 2,500 employees and108,000 their six children. ways, enriching the lives of Foster In Minnesota in 2019, 273 Fos- volunteers, Lutheran Social Steve attended the University of Minnesota-Waseca, Grandparents as well. ter Grandparents spent nearly Service helps one in 65 Minne- then moved back to the farm in 1986 and began dairy “Becoming a Foster Grandpar- 163,350 hours supporting children sotans through services that farming with his parents. ent changed my life,” shared Peg- at 142 schools and other sites inspire hope, change lives and Steve married Estelle in 1994, and together they gy Schaffer, Foster Grandparent throughout the state. The Fos- build community. Statewide, the have a son, Joshua. Steve and Estelle are the current in Hibbing. “It makes me happy! I ter Grandparent service offers organization seeks to foster safe owner-operators of their farm, while Joshua, who make friends. I love the teachers. volunteers an hourly stipend, as and supportive homes for chil- works off the farm as a security officer, helps out the I get hugs all over the place. It’s well as a meaningful opportunity dren, restore health and wellness family when needed. so fulfilling. You learn you can do to make a difference in the lives of in families, empower people with The Martin family currently own 320 acres and rent things you didn’t think you could young people. disabilities to live the lives they another 20, all of it used for grass hay and pasture. do.” “Supporting students gives imagine, and promote health, in- The Martins milk 51 Holstein cows in a step-up flat Lutheran Social Service of Min- our Foster Grandparents great dependence and quality of life for parlor, and the cows are housed in a sand bedded free- nesota began operating the Foster satisfaction in knowing they help older adults. For comprehensive stall barn. The family raises their own replacement Grandparent Program in 2020 in kids succeed in school and have information about the work of Lu- heifers and sell their bull calves. St. Louis, Cook, Carlton, Lake and a better chance at life,” Urbanski theran Social Service of Minneso- Steve and Estelle volunteer with many local organi- Pine Counties. With the COVID-19 said. ta, visit www.lssmn.org. zations including the Hinckley/Finlayson schools, the pandemic, the program has vir- Lutheran Social Service of local fire department, Sandstone Soccer Association, tually been on hold over the past Minnesota provides training the Pine County Dairy Board, the DHIA Board and year. Now that the pandemic is to Foster Grandparent volun- Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson. 4 MOOSE LAKE STAR GAZETTE OPINIONwww.MLStarGazette.com JUNE 17, 2021 Over and out hile you are reading this I am probably happily trooping around Washington, DC. on a week-long vacation. While I am Wwriting this though I am mentally mak- ing a packing list and trying to make sure that my first trip on an airplane is smooth sailing. This week the paper is being put together by a crack team from all over the Northstar Me- dia newspaper family. Before I jet off on an adventure I wanted to leave you with a note A Millennial letting you know I would be away from my chair. Any calls, notes, Mile or emails for the regular editor at the Moose Lake Star-Gazette Alanea I will happily return when I am White back on Monday, June 21. Until then I am going to do something unprecedented, but vitally im- portant, I am going to unplug from my email! For now I just wanted to leave you this note to say I will be back soon! Moose Lake Star-Gazette Editor, over and out!

ALANEA WHITE is the editor of the Moose Lake Star-Gazette. She loves hearing about and covering community events. The best way to reach her is by email at [email protected]

When is a flag Learning continues, even in summertime BY BILLIE JO STEEN tutoring. In addition, we will have “Summer Learning MDE.” Some SUPERINTENDENT, MOOSE LAKE SCHOOL a summer preschool session, sum- examples from their website in- mer band lessons, science camp, clude summer vacations, exploring needed? t is finally here! Summer Vaca- field trips, kindercamp, and sports parks and nature preserves, visit- tion! Although many families practices/open gyms through- ing museums and zoos, volunteer- BY SGT. NEIL DICKENSON are ready to close the door on out the summer months. And of ing, camping, and the list goes on. MINNESOTA STATE PATROL Ithis most challenging of school course we have our Community Our local public library is also a years, learning does not need to Education and Mini-Moose child great resource for families. Even If I am transporting an item that is sticking take a backseat to summertime care/school aged care programs just 15 minutes a day of reading Q: out beyond the back of my pickup box, at fun. According to the Minnesota in full swing year round. We are can pay off greatly to reduce the what length do I need to mark it with a flag? Department of Education, students thankful for the additional fund- “summer slide.” on average can lose two months ing as a result of the Elementary Of course it is also vitally im- According to Minnesota State Statute of reading and 2.6 months of math and Secondary School Emergency portant to get plenty of play this A: (M.S.S.) 169.52, “When the load upon any skills each summer. Fortunately, Relief program that has made summer. Play can help children vehicle extends to the rear four feet or more be- there are many ways parents can some of these enriching experienc- use their creativity and imagina- yond the bed or body of such vehicle there shall help support their child’s con- es possible for our students. tion. Physical activities and out- be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load, tinued learning throughout the Even if your child is not involved door play are also brain boosting at the times when lighted lamps on vehicles are summer months. in these structured activities, activities. In Minnesota, and in required in this chapter, a red light or lantern This summer, Moose Lake Com- there are plenty of ways to help our Moose Lake community, sum- plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 munity School will be bustling learning continue through the mer outdoor play opportunities feet to the sides and rear. The light or lantern with learning activities. Imme- summer. The Minnesota Depart- abound! required under this section shall be in addition diately following the close of the ment of Education has a wonderful However you decide to spend the to the rear light required upon every vehicle. At school year we will have students resource on their website to help next three months, I hope you and any time when no lights are required there shall in grades 1-11 here for a three week support families with summer your family have a safe and en- be displayed at the extreme rear end of such load summer school session. After that, learning. You can find more at joyable summer. We look forward a red, yellow or orange flag or cloth not less than the Legacy of Excellence founda- education.mn.gov > Students to seeing you soon at Moose Lake 16 inches square.” tion tutors will be working with and Families > After School and Community School! 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SERVING CARLTON AND The Moose Lake Star Gazette is published every Thursday in Moose Lake, Carlton County, Minnesota. Periodicals Postage Paid at Moose Lake, MN 55767 (USPS 519-4000) (ISSN 0746-2980) PINE COUNTIES SINCE 1895 POSTMASTER: If undeliverable as addressed, please notify on form 3579 The Moose Lake Star Gazette is a publication of Northstar Media, Inc. Copyright © 2021 Northstar Media, Inc. JUNE 17, 2021 MOOSE LAKE STAR GAZETTE 5 www.MLStarGazette.com WRIGHT CROMWELL NEWS: After 15 month OD death leads to murder charge STAFF REPORT residue consistent with burned gave Bloom $80 to get more hero- [email protected] controlled substance on the edge in. He said they went back to the hiatus, Young Old Timers of the bed. A pen snort tube was Hinckley residence and Bloom Brandon Daniel Davis, 50, of located on the bed. There was a purchased heroin from Davis in Sandstone has been charged with green lighter next to it. the kitchen. He got two different getting back in action felony third degree murder after Investigators began to review kinds – one kind of heroin was allegedly selling the illegal nar- the location data and social media the same as Bloom had purchased cotics that caused a man’s death accounts of Bloom. Two locations previously that day and the other, JENNIE K. HANSON in Hinckley on March 29. of interest stood out, the first be- bigger, purchase was a different [email protected] A single charge of third-degree ing a Brook Park business Bloom kind. He said he and Bloom also murder was filed in Pine County was at the afternoon of March 29. smoked some methamphetamine. he Young Old Timers met for the first time in Court on May 13 against Davis. The second was a location on 1st An autopsy was performed 15 months on Tuesday, June 8th at noon in the The charge carries with it a Street in Hinckley where multiple and Bloom’s cause of death was Cromwell Park Pavilion. The YOT Officers pro- maximum penalty of 25 years in people had been living, including determined to be mixed drug tox- Tvided a delicious meal. There were several new prison, a $40,000 fine or both. Davis. Bloom was there the eve- icity from Fentanyl, heroin, and members and so far there are over 30 paid member- According to the criminal com- ning of March 29. methamphetamine. ships. plaint, on March 29, at approxi- A Pine County investigator re- According to the Minnesota Mayor Sharon Zelazny gave an up-date of the goings mately 11:33 p.m., deputies from viewed Bloom’s Facebook records Department of Health, fentan- on in Cromwell and the highway upgrade project for the Pine County Sheriff’s Office and noted several conversations yl-related overdoses increased Summer of 2022. Gary Peterson, our area County were dispatched to a residence on of interest that occurred on 81% in 2020 compared to 2019 and Commissioner gave an up-date on the things going on Southfork Road in Hinckley on a March 29. Fentanyl was involved in 82% of in the county. He emphasized that Kingsley Road will report that a male was overdosing In one of those conversations all opiod- involved deaths. be tarred for the first time ever this summer. This on controlled substances. described in court documents, On Aug. 12, 2020, a Confiden- road will probably be needed to be used for a detour A woman met the officer and Bloom says to Davis, , “need some tial Reliable Informant under next summer. directed him to a bedroom where slow you still over there.” Davis supervision by officers from the The next YOT meeting is on July 13th at noon in the a male, identified as Joshua responds, “yep, how much, I got East Central Drug and Violent Cromwell Park Pavilion. New members are always Matthew Bloom, 26, was found to u.” Bloom responds, “I got 40.cpl Offender Task Force purchased welcome to attend. Sorry, but because the Blood be laying on his back on the bed fat pts.” Davis responds, “I got suspected heroin from Davis in Drive taking place inside the Pavilion, there will NOT while another man was attempt- u.” Bloom then tells him he’ll be Sandstone. The substance that be a YOT Senior Dance until July 22nd. ing to revive him with CPR. The there in about five minutes. was purported to be heroin and man said that they had already Bloom also has conversations sold to the informant by Davis BETHLEHEM AND BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCHES administered Naloxone. The dep- with other people asking about was sent to the BCA for testing The Rev. DeeDee Haines (Deb Switzer’s niece) will uty determined that Bloom was who has “slow.” and was determined to actually be the guest pastor at Bethany and Bethlehem on Sun- not breathing and had no pulse. The investigator was aware be .15 grams of Fentanyl. day, June 27th while Pastor Deb is on vacation. He moved him to the floor and through his training and expe- On Sept. 23, 2020, Davis was New Member Sunday was held at Bethlehem and took over CPR. A second deputy rience that the context of these found in possession of suspected Bethany Lutheran churches on June 13, 2021. The arrived and assisted with CPR conversations showed Bloom and heroin in Pine County. The sub- newest members at Bethlehem in Wright are Dean and administering additional others were looking to obtain stance was submitted to the BCA and Deb Levinski, and at Bethany in Cromwell: Del Nalaxone until the ambulance controlled substances. The inves- for testing and determined to be and Katherine Wendt, and Jason A. Reed and Jalynn crew arrived and took over his tigator was familiar with Davis 30.336 grams of Fentanyl. Marie Reed. care. through his work with the East The East Central Drug and Bloom was unable to be re- Central Drug and Violent Offend- Violent Offender Task Force has WRONG DAYS IN WRIGHT vived by the paramedics and was er Task Force, and believed he received information that Davis The Wrong Days Buttons are now done and avail- declared deceased at 12:14 a.m. on has been known to sell controlled continues to be involved in the able at the Co-op Store and Kalli’s Place in Wright. March 30. substances in the Pine County sale of controlled substances, More will be at Tamarack and maybe Cromwell. Con- The deputy spoke to the man area. with a credible report received tact me if you are willing to run for King or Queen who said that Bloom had used On April 2, a search warrant within the week of May 10. A this year. 218-357-2385. heroin and must have had about was executed at Davis’ Hinckley warrant was requested due to $20 worth of heroin. He denied residence. From the bedroom the significant public safety risk ANNUAL KALEB ANDERSON GLOW RUN/WALK knowing where the heroin came identified as being where Davis Davis poses. The 10th Annual Kaleb Anderson Glow Run/Walk from. The man said he and the had been sleeping, officers located Date: Saturday, July 3rd Time: 7pm. Place: Cromwell woman had been out in the a digital scale next to Davis’s Park Cost: $25 over 10, $15 for 10 and under. Pre-reg- garage, then he went inside and car keys, a digital scale on the ister online or you can find paper registration forms found Bloom face down on the headboard of the bed, and a Sony PRECISION LANDSCAPE AND TREE around area businesses. Come dressed in something bed. He recognized it as an over- camera case containing two is currently hiring: that will “glow” in the dark! 9:45 p.m. Fireworks. dose so he administered Nalox- bags of suspected heroin. The CLASS A DRIVERS!!! Please contact Jen Anderson at 218-390-3214 with any one, called 911, and started CPR. substances were submitted to the • Clean driving record questions or if you would like to be a Sponsor! You can A deputy recovered a baggie BCA for testing. The analyst iden- • Year-round work also email [email protected] containing a white powdery tified one bag as containing .675 substance consistent with con- grams heroin and the other bag • Pulling a 53-foot A MESSAGE FOR GRADUATES trolled substances from Bloom’s contained .296 grams Fentanyl. walking fl oor trailer With most if not all the Graduation Ceremonies over pocket. This was later determined The man who had been giving • Hauling mulch for another year, I’d like to send this message to all to contain .327 grams metham- Bloom CPR on March 29 told our graduates and everyone else for that matter: phetamine. The deputy saw a roll investigators that he and Bloom Call 651-484-2726 “Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, of tinfoil on the nightstand and a had smoked heroin together to set up an interview In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, small piece of tinfoil with a black earlier that day. The man then Located in Little Canada At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can.” By John Wesley May your future be bright and hour heartaches light! Moose Lake Municipal Liquor WOUNDED WARRIORS CANCELED LIVE MUSIC FRI., JULY 2ND & With all the cancellations in the state, there is, SAT., JULY 3RD • 8PMMIDNIGHT sadly, another one we have to report. The annual Bean bag tourney 11am on the 4th Wounded Warriors United Minnesota event has been canceled. It was to have taken place at the Cromwell Date Concert Band (break for the parade at 12:45) Park and Pavilion on Aug. 22, 2021. I talked with $20.00/Team. Sign up by saturday the 3rd. Logan Shiflett, one of the organizers, who said some June 24 th riders, might do the ride on their own, but there is no Darlene & the Boys Happy hour mon-fri 4-6 organized event this year. 201 Arrowhead Lane, Moose Lake, MN 55767 So, if you have a mind to donate to this worthy July 1st The Arcades 218-485-8877 cause, please send your donations to Wounded War- riors United Minnesota, care of Logan Shiflett, P.O. th Box 5, Cromwell MN 55726. All donations go to help July 8 Jake Gill Protect your our local wounded vets. And finally, I want to wish all the father’s a Very fi nancial health. th Happy Father’s Day. July 15 Ring of Kerry Go to MNsure.org today to That’s all the news from the Edge of Wright! see if you can enroll in Remember you can send me your news at jkh4pres- July 22nd aff ordable health coverage. [email protected] or call at 218-357-2385. Or text me Chmielewski’s Think your income is too high to get help paying for at [email protected] insurance through MNsure? rd Aug 3 Riverside Swing Band Think again! Recent changes to the Aff ordable Care Act mean Minnesotans with higher incomes may qualify. ‘You never change things by fighting Questions about MNsure? The recent changes? All concerts are FREE and open to the Or the Insulin Assistance Program? the existing reality. To change public and start each night at 6:30! Lakes and Pines has MNsure certifi ed navigators to answer your questions, help you enroll, apply for or renew health care coverage. The MNsure certifi ed navigators can also something, build a new model that This activity made possible by voters of provide information and assistance with the insulin manufacturer’s patient assistance Minnesota through a grant from East Central Regional program. Virtual appointments are available. makes the existing model obsolete.’ Arts Council thanks to legislative appropriations from the Call or email to schedule an appointment or for more information. MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Phone: 320-679-1800 or 800-832-6082 Option 4 Burkminster Fuller Email: [email protected] 6 MOOSE LAKE STAR GAZETTE JUNE 17, 2021 www.MLStarGazette.com Track kids head to state

BY MARY ELLEN DEWEY • 100m 2nd MLWR Kaden [email protected] Robbins (11.72 seconds) • 200m 2nd MLWR Kaden Eight track and field athletes Robbins (23.92 seconds) from Moose Lake Willow Riv- • 800m relay MLWR 1st er and Barnum area headed (1:34.37 minutes) Jack- to the state tournament after son Thompson, Grant qualifying last week. The Sec- Pettit, Jaxsyn Schmidt, tion 7A Track and Field cham- Kaden Robbins pionship was held in Cloquet at • 3200m relay MLWR 1st Bromberg Field on Thursday, (8:26.78 minutes) Mav- June 10. Twenty-five teams erick Koecher, Joseph participated. Mikrot, Zach Youngs, First in the male team and Sam Stadin scores was Greenway/Nash- • Pole vault 1st MLWR wauk-Keewatin with 82 points, Jackson Thompson 13.0 Esko was second with 78.50 • Long jump 1st MLWR and Moose Lake Willow River Carter Johnson 20-4.5 was third with 70 points. • Pole vault 2nd MLWR First in the female team Skyla Thompson, 8-6 scores was Esko with 93.40, • Long jump Brooke Dor- Proctor was second 90 and an of Barnum was 2nd Mesabi East was third with 71 with 15-10.5 out of 23 teams. Carter Johnson played The first place and second baseball throughout his high place winners in both the in- school career. His senior year dividual and relay events in he decided he wanted to try the section finals qualify the track, while playing baseball. participants for the state tour- He practiced for a month and nament on June 17-19 at St. Mi- earned a trip to state. Congrat- JAMIE ROBBINS | SUBMITTED chael-Albertville High School. ulations to all the state qualifi- Jackson Thompson, Kaden Robbins, Jaxsyn Schmidt and Grant Pettit were first in the 800m relay with a time MLWR and Barnum Individ- ers. of 1:34.37. ual State Qualifiers:

Rebels softball squad defeated in 7AA playofs

BY MARY ELLEN DEWEY [email protected]

Moose Lake Willow River Softball team competed in the Section 7AA finals in Cloquet on Tuesday, June 8. MLWR faced Greenway at 1 p.m. in Cloquet for the semi-finals. Sarah Christy was in the circle for 5-1/3 innings allowing 10 runs, 13 hits, striking out five and only walking one. Alexis Hoffman pitched the last 1-2/3 innings strik- ing out one and walking one. Megan Hattenberger went two for three at the plate but it wasn’t enough, giving the Rebels the 10-1 loss in seven innings. Green- KRYSTA ▶ STEMI & CHEST PAIN SPECIALIST way’s winning pitcher was Miranda Gernander. The section tournament is double elimination after the first game, Rebels were not eliminated. They had to play Proctor again. Earlier in the tournament they had defeated Proctor 6-2 to put them in the losers’ bracket. At 3 p.m., Alexis Hoffman threw the first pitch to the Proctor Rails. Hoffman pitched all six innings, allow- ing four earned runs (eight runs). The Rebels lost 6 to 8 and were eliminated from the section playoffs. Hallie Klavu was three for four at the plate and Sandra Rib- ich went two for four. Proctor’s winning pitcher was Maddie Walsh, striking out eight. Greenway defeated Proctor for the Section 7AA championship and will represent Section 7AA in the state softball tournament at Caswell Park in North Mankato, Minn. on Tuesday, June 15, at 1:00 p.m. Gre- CALLED TO enway’s softball record is 25 wins and no losses going into the tournament. They played Annandale (23-2) in their first state playoff game. The winner of that game played at 3:00 p.m. Results were not available at the ENCOURAGE time of press. Our mission is refected in the work we do every day. And it’s the people of this place who inspire us. Here, we share our lives, our work, our stories. It’s people like Krysta, who share the joy of success with her patients, that make this place unlike any other. ‘Somewhere in the world there is a defeat for everyone. Some are We are called to make a healthy diference in people’s lives. destroyed by defeat, and some made LIKE NOWHERE ELSESM small and mean by victory. Greatness lives in one who triumphs equally over

Join our team: defeat and victory.’ EssentiaCareers.org EssentiaHealth.org John Steinbeck HEARD ON THE STREET At Fun at the Fairgrounds in Barnum, June 12 we asked: What is your best dad advice? Kyle Olson, 34, Curt Wilson, 74, Sturgeon Lake Moose Lake Father of two young Father of eight, children (pictured grandfather of 14 here with Lulu, age 1 (pictured here with 1/2) Nicholas Wilson, age 2) “Let them be little as “Have grandkids long as you can.” first.”

Plan a sports outing purchase a projector and show a movie on an out- Fun ways to celebrate Professional sports teams are once again welcom- door screen or against a blank outdoor wall. Select Father's Day this year ing fans to stadiums and other venues, albeit with one of Dad's favorite movies to watch and invite reduced capacities to maintain safety. It may be friends and family to join in on the fun. Make sure there are refreshments at the ready and plenty of Father's Day presents an opportunity for people to possible to purchase tickets to an upcoming game hot popcorn. honor the special men in their lives. These include and surprise Dad or Grandpa with tickets on Father's not only dads, but father figures and other influen- Day. Make Father's Day festivities sports-centric, Celebrating Father's Day this year may require some tial men who ofer care and guidance to the people with coordinated decorations and themed foods to ingenuity, but there is still fun to be had. they love. set the scene. Many celebrations continue to look diferent than Plan a game day they were prior to the pandemic, and Father's Day Whether your father likes board games, video games festivities may still require some modifications this or crossword puzzles, gear Father's Day around fun year, even if celebrations are not governed by the and games. Let Dad lead the way and choose the same restrictions as in 2020. The following are some activity, and then everyone can step away from their ways to show dads they are appreciated. screens and come together at the table over jigsaw Backyard bash puzzles or trivia questions. Restrictions on outdoor gatherings have eased up Host a beer tasting considerably in many areas. Outdoor parties are If Dad is a beer lover, organize a trip to a local craft some of the safer ways to bring people together, brewery to sample their oferings. If establishments particularly if attendees maintain their distance. are closed or still restricting indoor seating, pick up Weather permitting, families can host barbecues beers from a few diferent breweries and create a and enlist someone other than Dad to man the grill. flight at home. Serve foods bufet-style and space out tables so Set up an outdoor movie night people can safely celebrate. Perfect for a father who is a movie buf, borrow or Sponsored by these businesses:

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UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REGION Forkhorns keep JUNE 19 Business Expo and Job Fair country roads The Moose Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Busi- ness Expo and Job fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 19 at the Moose Lake Community School Gym. Booth space is still available for interested businesses. A booth clear from litter space is free for chamber members this year. For more informa- tion, contact Allison Jones at [email protected]. or 218-485-4145 BY DONNA CRONIN CONTRIBUTED JUNE 30 Quad Rivers Forkhorns and mem- The God Contest - Mahtowa Covenant Church ber chaperones picked up the litter The Mahtowa Covenant Church is hosting a program for children from the junction of highway 27 and going into grades K-6 titled “The God Contest” from 9 a.m.-12:30 73 to the city of Kettle River as part p.m. Wednesday June 30 at Mahtowa Covenant Church, 2732 2nd of MnDOT’s Adopt-A-Highway pro- Street, Mahtowa. gram. The program will include a bible lesson, games, music and lunch. Not only does this program keep our highway section clean, but it also promotes community in- JULY 3 volvement and opportunities for 10th Annual Kaleb Anderson Glow Run/Walk the Forkhorns and members to get The 10th Annual Kaleb Anderson Glow Run/Walk will be at 7 to know each other. It teaches the p.m. Saturday July 3 at Cromwell Park. The event will feature a Forkhorns not to litter. glow walk/run to start at 8:45 p.m. followed by firewoks at 9:45 p.m. The Forkhorns pick up the trash Cost to participate is $25 over 10, $15 for 10 and under. To register, every spring and fall. Following the contact Jen at at 218-390-3214 or kalebanderson5krunwalk@gmail. pickup there is a lunch. com Each time a Forkhorn partici- pates in the highway pickup, their name is entered in a drawing for a JULY 4 .22 rifle. Moose Lake Parade The participants of this spring Sign up for Moose Lake’s annual Fourth of July parade. The pa- pickup were Forkhorns Samantha rade will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 4 in downtown Moose Lake. Krueger, Charles Krueger and Eric The theme for this year’s parade is “Together, we can!” Ellingson. The adult chaperones Cost is $5 to participate in the parade. For more information or were Steve Ellingson, Clint and to sign up, contact ontact Allison Jones at mooselakechamber@ Tera Krueger, Sarah Krueger, Matt gmail.com. or 218-485-4145 Heaton, Lindsey Christensen and Donna Cronin. This year besides the usual pop JULY 13 cans, beer cans, paper, Dairy Queen Cromwell Area Young Old Timers and McDonalds food containers, DONNA CRONIN | SUBMITTED The Cromwell Area Young Old Timers will meet at noon July 13 the group found a TV, a chair and Quad River Forkhorn’s (l-r) Eric Ellingson, Samantha Krueger in the Cromwell Park Paivilion. New members or interested per- a John Denver cassette entitled and Charles Krueger cleaned trash along the road from the sons are always welcome to attend. “Take Me Home Country Roads.” junction of highway 27 and 73 to the city of Kettle River. JUNE 17, 2021 MOOSE LAKE STAR GAZETTE 9 www.MLStarGazette.com Get $25 gift card, free fishing license with your COVID-19 vaccination STAFF REPORT ways to keep our commu- our state stay safe, to get redeemed by July 30, for one reserved ticket of Health will provide a [email protected] nities safe,” said Gover- your reward, and to kick 2021. Recipient must be to attend a Northwoods unique code via email in nor Tim Walz. “We’ve of the summer we want eligible to hold a Minne- League baseball game order for Minnesotans to The Minnesota Depart- had great success in our together.” sota fishing license. The during the 2021 sea- redeem this ofer. ment of Public Health state so far with more Minnesotans who get Minnesota Department son. The Minnesota • Visa Card: Eligible has announced that than 2.5 million Minne- their first COVID-19 vac- of Health will provide re- Department of Health for a $25 Visa Card to be Minnesotans getting sotans fully vaccinated, cine dose May 27 through cipients’ contact informa- will provide recipients’ used anywhere Visa is their first shot over next and we want to build on June 30 will be eligible tion to the Department of contact information to accepted. Minnesotans month will be able to that success and get the to choose their preferred Natural Resources which the Northwoods League will receive the cards by choose their own re- broad community protec- vaccine reward from the will reach out to Minne- and Minnesotans will mail or email from the ward from wide range of tion needed for everyone nine options listed below: sotans to complete their call the ticket ofce of Minnesota Department options -- including state to have the fun, safe sum- • Great Lakes Aquari- fishing license applica- the team they select and of Health or a State of parks passes, fishing mer they want. 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The Windemere Town Board (Published in the Moose Lake Windemere Town Board will be Pandemic Response and Vaccination Im- (Published in the Moose Lake plementation. will hold a special meeting on Star-Gazette on June 17, 2021) accepting quotes for the hauling Bodie by Brenner all yea, to approve the Star-Gazette on June 17, 2021) Tuesday, July 6th, 2021 at 6:30 and spreading of 3,000 cubic issuance of garbage hauler licenses. p.m. at the Windemere town hall yards more or less of class-5 grav- Peterson by Thell all yea, to approve a one-year extension to the agreement for the following purpose: POSTING NOTICE - Applica- el. Gravel hauling will take place with Waste Management for Food Waste 1. 2021 Road Review Results tion of Interest for a Vacant from the township pit to various Collection. 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MISSIONERS ADJOURNED SESSION list hourly rate for mobilization. ship Board of Supervisors Regular the issuance of a Liquor License for Mike’s HELD ON May 24, 2021 Quotes are to be in a sealed meeting have been changed to Pizzeria and Café. The proceedings, in their entirety, are Metro Creative Graphics, Inc. Proulx by Thell all yea, to approve 2021- oda Ventures Newspaper Ad Effectiveness218-485-4406 Service • www.mlstargazette.com envelope marked “2021 Vendor Tuesday, June 22, 2021 and July on fle and open for public inspection during 2022 Liquor License Renewals. regular working hours in the Auditor’s Offce 321 Elm Ave. Moose Lake, MN Contract Pricing” and will be 20, 2021 at 8:00pm. The meetings Brenner by Bodie all yea, to approve the and are also posted on the Carlton County opened at 7:00 PM on July 8th, are held at the Kettle River Snow- COVID-19 Preparedness Plan. website at: co.carlton.mn.us Brenner by Thell all yea, place an end 2021 at the Windemere Town Hall. mobile Club. Present: Bodie, Brenner, Peterson, date of May 31, 2021, on resolution 20-035 Proulx and Thell. Absent: None. A current certifcate of Work- This notice is given under my made on March 23, 2020, that provided for The County Attorney stated that due men’s Comp and Liability Insur- hand on this 10th of June, 2021. the closure of certain county buildings in to the COVID-19 pandemic and the related Government response to a pandemic event. ance must accompany the quote. Mark Carlson, Clerk of Silver peace-time emergency declaration an in-per- Bodie by Brenner all yea, to recess the son meeting was not practical or prudent and Windemere Township reserves Township adjourned meeting for a Public Hearing on declared that necessary conditions were met the right to reject any or all quotes. (Published in the Moose Lake the proposed Carlton County Ordinance for remote participation. #36 - Parking Ordinance. Members of the Contact Mike Buetow with any Star-Gazette on June 17, 2021) Brenner by Bodie all yea, to approve the business is YOUR audience spoke when public comments Agenda as amended. questions at (218) 380-0135. were requested. Brenner by Peterson all yea, to approve Send quotes to : Bodie by Brenner all yea, to return to the the Minutes of the May 11, 2021, meeting. adjourned meeting. Windemere Township Public Notice - Brenner by Thell all yea, to approve Brenner by Thell all yea, to approve Carl- business reflling an Accounting Technician position in 91546 Military Road / County Windemere Township 2021 ton County Ordinance No. 36, titled Parking 10 MOOSE LAKE STAR GAZETTE PUBLIC NOTICES JUNE 17, 2021

Carlton County Transportation De- The filing of an assumed under oath. set forth in this document, this prove the MacNeil Environmen- manager and will be reviewing partment The Carlton County Transportation name does not provide a user SIGNED BY: Brent W. Mal- document supersedes that data tal/Occupational the coaching contract. Department will receive bids for the following with exclusive rights to that vick referenced in the attachment. Health & Safety Management BMW - Committee meets project(s): SAP 009-600-005, Approach name. The fling is required for Mailing Address: None Pro- By typing my name, I, the Program again in June. Grading, Bridge No. 09537, and Bank Stabilization. The bids must be submitted consumer protection in order vided undersigned, certify that I am The motion passed unani- Superintendent / High School electronically to bidVAULT at https://bid- to enable customers to be able EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NO- singing this document as the mously. Principal - Bill Peel shared that vault.mn.uccs.com before June 28, 2021, to identify the true owner of a TICES: lstyba@evergreenltd. person whose signature is For consideration, Burlak the garage door openers have 10:00 AM CST. The majority of this work involves removing a 33’ x 96” diameter Old business. com required, or as agent of the presented and discussed, as been installed in the bus garage. Railroad Tank Car, constructing a 75’ slab ASSUMED NAME: Cloquet Work Item 1238001100021 person(s) whose signature appropriate, the seven policies The hockey agreement has span bridge, and Bank Stabilization. The Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Original File Number would be required who has noted below: been signed. Moose Lake and Proposal, Specifications and Plans are available at the Department’s OneOffce PRINCIPAL PLACE OF 1238001100021 authorized me to sign this Policy 403-Discipline, Sus- Willow River will be meeting with website at https://oneoffice.co.carlton. BUSINESS: 701 Washington STATE OF MINNESOTA document on his/her behalf, pension, & Dismissal of District Gateway Clinic to further discuss mn.us/oneoffce. After an acceptable audit Ave Cloquet MN 55720 USA OFFICE OF THE SECRE- or in both capacities. I further Employees. the sports related concussion of the bids received, a recommendation for award to the lowest responsible bidder will NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: TARY OF STATE FILED certify that I have completed No board action needed. screening program. be presented to the Carlton County Board Cloquet Auto Center , LLC 06/01/2021 11:59 PM all required felds, and that the Policy 404-Employment A motion was made by Roach of Commissioners at the County Board Address: 1701 W Michigan /s/ Steve Simon information in this document Background Checks. and seconded by Mikrot that Meeting, 1630 County Road 61, Carlton MN, on June 28, 2021, 4:00 PM CST. Street Duluth MN 55806 USA Secretary of State is true and correct and in No board action needed. masks not be required at regular (Published in the Moose Lake If you submit an attachment, it (Published in the Moose Lake compliance with the applicable Policy 415-Harassment & monthly school board meetings. Star-Gazette on June 3, 10, 17, will be incorporated into this doc- Star-Gazette on June 10, 17, chapter of Minnesota Statutes. Violence. The motion passed unani- 2021) ument. If the attachment conficts 2021) I under that by signing this No board action needed. mously. with the information specifcally document I am subject to the Policy 417-Chemical Use & A motion was made by Pra- Carlton County Transportation set forth in this document, this Offce of the Minnesota Sec- penalties of perjury as set Abuse. char and seconded by Al-Arfaj Department Notice The Carlton County Transportation document supersedes that data retary of State forth in Section 609.48 as if No board action needed. that any time there are school Department will receive bids for the following referenced in the attachment. Certifcate of Assumed Name I had signed this document Policy 418-Drug Free Work- board committee meetings on project(s): SAP 009-591-005, SP 0908-26, By typing my name, I, the Minnesota Statutes, Chapter under oath. place & Schools. days when students are sched- Grading, Bituminous Surfacing, Multi-Use Trail & ADA Improvements. The bids must undersigned, certify that I am 333 SIGNED BY: Brent W. Mal- No board action needed. uled to be in the building, school be submitted electronically to bidVAULT at singing this document as the The filing of an assumed vick A motion was made by Bo- board members will follow the https://bidvault.mn.uccs.com before June person whose signature is name does not provide a user Mailing Address: None Pro- haty and seconded by Roach to same mask protocol as staff and 28, 2021, 10:30 AM CST. The majority of this work involves grading and surfacing of required, or as agent of the with exclusive rights to that vided adopt Policy 419-Tobacco-Free students. a 10’ Multi-Use Trail & ADA Improvements. person(s) whose signature name. The fling is required for EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NO- Environment; The motion passed unani- The Proposal, Specifcations and Plans are would be required who has consumer protection in order TICES: lstyba@evergreenltd. Possession and Use of To- mously. available at the Department’s OneOffce website at https://oneoffice.co.carlton. authorized me to sign this to enable customers to be able com bacco, Tobacco-related Devices, Willow River Pride: mn.us/oneoffce. After an acceptable audit document on his/her behalf, to identify the true owner of a Work Item 1237987900024 and Electronic Delivery Devices. - Teresa Joyal, Rick Fren- of the bids received, a recommendation for or in both capacities. I further business. Original File Number The motion passed unani- tress, and the Student Council award to the lowest responsible bidder will be presented to the Carlton County Board certify that I have completed ASSUMED NAME: Cloquet 12379879000024 mously. for organizing and running a suc- of Commissioners at the County Board all required felds, and that the Ford Chrysler STATE OF MINNESOTA Policy 530-Immunization Re- cessful Spring Fling Spirit Week Meeting, 1630 County Road 61, Carlton MN, information in this document PRINCIPAL PLACE OF OFFICE OF THE SECRE- quirements. - Congratulations to Kaylee on June 28, 2021, 4:00 PM CST. is true and correct and in BUSINESS: 701 Washington TARY OF STATE FILED No board action needed. Krzoska, our Class of 2021 Vale- (Published in the Moose Lake compliance with the applicable Ave Cloquet MN 55720 USA 06/01/2021 11:59 PM A motion was made by Pra- dictorian and to Monica Star-Gazette on June 3, 10, 17, chapter of Minnesota Statutes. NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: /s/ Steve Simon char and seconded by Mikrot to Mikrot, our Class of 2021 2020) I under that by signing this Cloquet Auto Center , LLC Secretary of State approve the Resolution Accept- Salutatorian. document I am subject to the Address: 1701 W Michigan (Published in the Moose Lake ing Donations. - Andia Kelly, Lindsay Emert, Offce of the Minnesota Sec- penalties of perjury as set Street Duluth MN 55806 USA Star-Gazette on June 10, 17, Donations received totalled and the Prom Committee for retary of State forth in Section 609.48 as if If you submit an attachment, it 2021) $4,100.00. planning and hosting the 2021 Certifcate of Assumed Name I had signed this document will be incorporated into this doc- Roll Call: Mikrot-yes, Bo- Grand March and Prom Minnesota Statutes, Chapter under oath. ument. If the attachment conficts haty-yes, Al-Arfaj-yes, Bur- - Our entire staff for all their 333 SIGNED BY: Brent W. Mal- with the information specifcally Willow River Area Schools lak-yes, Roach-yes, Prachar-yes. hard work and dedication this The filing of an assumed vick set forth in this document, this ISD #577 The resolution passed. year to our students, each other, name does not provide a user Mailing Address: None Pro- document supersedes that data 8142 Pine Street Reports: and our entire community. with exclusive rights to that vided referenced in the attachment. Willow River, Minnesota Student Representative - An- - PTO for sponsoring Staff name. The fling is required for EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NO- By typing my name, I, the 55795 nika Meyer sent a report in with Appreciation Week! consumer protection in order TICES: lstyba@evergreenltd. undersigned, certify that I am Unoffcial Minutes for the Melissa Johnson. She shared - Sandy Bohaty for her hard to enable customers to be able com singing this document as the Regular Meeting of the that Prom was a success and work maintaining our softball to identify the true owner of a Work Item 123798570028 person whose signature is School Board the students were happy to have felds. business. Original File Number required, or as agent of the 6:00 pm Tuesday, May 18, something normal to experience. Upcoming Meetings: ASSUMED NAME: Cloquet 1237985700028 person(s) whose signature 2021 High School Library, 30 students participated in the ● June 1 1:15 pm Facilities/ Chrysler Ford STATE OF MINNESOTA would be required who has Room 139 NHS walk that was a fundraiser Transportation/Activities PRINCIPAL PLACE OF OFFICE OF THE SECRE- authorized me to sign this Call to Order-The meeting for the Backpack Snack program. ● June 8 10:00 am Curricu- BUSINESS: 701 Washington TARY OF STATE FILED document on his/her behalf, opened with the Pledge of Alle- Elementary Principal - Neil lum/Policy Ave Cloquet MN 55720 USA 06/01/2021 11:59 PM or in both capacities. I further giance by Chair David Prachar at Schiller shared that we currently ● June 8 3:30 pm Finance/ NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: /s/ Steve Simon certify that I have completed 6:00pm. School have 14 students enrolled in Ele- Personnel/Negotiations Cloquet Auto Center , LLC Secretary of State all required felds, and that the Board members present were mentary summer school. Classes ● June 14 7:30 am Working Address: 1701 W Michigan (Published in the Moose Lake information in this document Aziz Al-Arfaj, Jennifer Burlak, will run from June 7-25th, with Board Meeting Street Duluth MN 55806 USA Star-Gazette on June 10, 17, is true and correct and in Sonja Roach, David Prachar, transportation available. High ● June 15 6:00 pm Regular If you submit an attachment, it 2021) compliance with the applicable Connie Mikrot and school seniors and graduating Board Meeting will be incorporated into this doc- chapter of Minnesota Statutes. Bruce Bohaty. Others in at- kindergarteners will be doing ● June 23 5:00 pm Barnum, ument. If the attachment conficts Offce of the Minnesota Sec- I under that by signing this tendance were Superintendent their traditional walk, but it will be Moose Lake, Willow River with the information specifcally retary of State document I am subject to the and High School Principal Bill moved outside. Field trips have Cooperative Meeting (at Wil- set forth in this document, this Certifcate of Assumed Name penalties of perjury as set Peel, Elementary started, and track and feld day low River) document supersedes that data Minnesota Statutes, Chapter forth in Section 609.48 as if Principal Neil Schiller, Assis- is coming up. A motion was made by Al-Ar- referenced in the attachment. 333 I had signed this document tant to the High School Principal Assistant to the Secondary faj and seconded by Mikrot to By typing my name, I, the The filing of an assumed under oath. Melissa Johnson, Business Man- Principal - Melissa Johnson recess the meeting at 6:47 pm undersigned, certify that I am name does not provide a user SIGNED BY: Brent W. Mal- ager Laura shared that Spring Fling was a per MN singing this document as the with exclusive rights to that vick Carlson, District Administra- success. Statute 13D.03 Subd. 1(b) . person whose signature is name. The fling is required for Mailing Address: None Pro- tive Assistant Tara Prachar and Graduation will be in the big The motion was passed required, or as agent of the consumer protection in order vided three visitors. Student Represen- gym, allowing eight tickets per unanimously. person(s) whose signature to enable customers to be able EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NO- tative Annika graduate. The community parade The closed session began at would be required who has to identify the true owner of a TICES: lstyba@evergreenltd. Meyer was absent. will follow the ceremony. Summer 6:50 pm and ended at 7:09 pm. authorized me to sign this business. com Comments and Requests school for 9-12th grade will be Chair Prachar reopened the document on his/her behalf, ASSUMED NAME: Cloquet Work Item 1237992400022 from Visitors-None. the same dates as Elementary, meeting at 7:10 pm. or in both capacities. I further Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Original File Number Prachar recommended but will focus on credit recovery. A motion was made by Pra- certify that I have completed Ram 1237992400022 amending the agenda to include Board Members/Committees char and seconded by Mikrot to all required felds, and that the PRINCIPAL PLACE OF STATE OF MINNESOTA Item 15: School Board Meeting Facilities/Activities- Al-Arfaj approve a Hazard Health Incen- information in this document BUSINESS: 701 Washington OFFICE OF THE SECRE- Mask Policy. shared the committee had dis- tive for all of our staff for School is true and correct and in Ave Cloquet MINNESOTA (MN) TARY OF STATE FILED A motion was made by Al-Ar- cussed the football scoreboard Year 2020-2021 based on Full compliance with the applicable 55720 USA 06/01/2021 11:59 PM faj and seconded by Mikrot to project, a bus vs van purchase Time Equivalent (FTE) not to chapter of Minnesota Statutes. NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: /s/ Steve Simon approve the amended agenda. to meet future needs and the exceed $85,000. I under that by signing this Cloquet Auto Center , LLC Secretary of State The motion passed unani- softball feld lease. They also dis- The motion was passed document I am subject to the Address: 1701 W Michigan (Published in the Moose Lake mously. cussed the possibility of a shared unanimously. penalties of perjury as set Street Duluth MN 55806 USA Star-Gazette on June 10, 17, A motion was made by Burlak drama club with Moose Lake, A motion was made by Mikrot forth in Section 609.48 as if If you submit an attachment, it 2021) and seconded by Mikrot to ap- which will be further discussed and seconded by Burlak to ad- I had signed this document will be incorporated into this doc- prove the consent agenda. at the July cooperative meeting. journ at 7:11 pm. under oath. ument. If the attachment conficts Offce of the Minnesota Sec- a. Minutes from the April 20, Curriculum/Policy- Burlak The motion was passed SIGNED BY: Brent W. Mal- with the information specifcally retary of State 2021 Regular Board Meeting. shared that the committee had unanimously. vick set forth in this document, this Certifcate of Assumed Name b. Bills and Claims for April, a learning model update and Respectfully submitted, Mailing Address: None Pro- document supersedes that data Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 2021. reviewed MCA data. Next month David Prachar vided referenced in the attachment. 333 c. Treasurer’s Report for they will be reviewing policies Board Chair EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NO- By typing my name, I, the The filing of an assumed April, 2021. 427, 601, 603, 405, 407 and 408. E. Bruce Bohaty TICES: lstyba@evergreenltd. undersigned, certify that I am name does not provide a user For discussion, Bill Peel pre- Finance/Personnel/Negoti- Clerk com singing this document as the with exclusive rights to that sented and discussed the current ations - Mikrot shared that the (Published in the Moose Lake Work Item 1237989500028 person whose signature is name. The fling is required for enrollment update. committee had a learning model Star-Gazette on June 17, 2021) Original File Number required, or as agent of the consumer protection in order A motion was made by Roach update and discussed the bud- 1237989500028 person(s) whose signature to enable customers to be able and seconded by Al-Arfaj to ap- get including possible ESSR STATE OF MINNESOTA would be required who has to identify the true owner of a prove the Facility Lease Agree- expenses. They also discussed OFFICE OF THE SECRE- authorized me to sign this business. ment with Wildstar the upcoming superintendent TARY OF STATE FILED document on his/her behalf, ASSUMED NAME: Cloquet Properties, Inc. evaluation. 06/01/2021 11:59 PM or in both capacities. I further Chrysler Bohaty abstained, the motion Sports Liaison - Prachar /s/ Steve Simon certify that I have completed PRINCIPAL PLACE OF passed. shared that the committee had Secretary of State all required felds, and that the BUSINESS: 701 Washington A motion was made by Mikrot met and heard Winter sports (Published in the Moose Lake information in this document Ave Cloquet MN 55720 USA and seconded by Burlak to ap- updates from coaches. Winter Star-Gazette on June 10, 17, is true and correct and in NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: prove the Resolution for Softball coach contracts were approved. 2021) compliance with the applicable Cloquet Auto Center , LLC Field Lease for 2021-2022. They reviewed proposed coop chapter of Minnesota Statutes. Address: 1701 W Michigan Roll Call: Bohaty-abstain, agreement updates, as well as Offce of the Minnesota Sec- I under that by signing this Street Duluth MN 55806 USA Al-Arfaj-yes, Burlak-yes, Roach- the process of MSHSL require- retary of State document I am subject to the If you submit an attachment, it yes, Prachar-yes, Mikrot-yes. ments to potentially add another Certifcate of Assumed Name penalties of perjury as set will be incorporated into this doc- The resolution passed. district to the agreement for Minnesota Statutes, Chapter forth in Section 609.48 as if ument. If the attachment conficts A motion was made by Roach certain sports. 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How are Tribes We’re engaging with being involved in this project? Minnesota Tribes and creating opportunities for their citizens and communities to benefit.

At Enbridge, we are proud of our relationships with As part of the Line 3 replacement, we’ve committed $100 million for Indigenous communities, and see them as mutually Tribal-afliated work opportunities, and we’re engaging with Minnesota Tribes on training, contracting, procurement and hiring. beneficial—economically, socially and culturally. Our Line 3 replacement marks an unprecedented level of A Tribal-led Cultural Resources Survey was completed along the project route. With representatives of nine Tribes doing direct survey Tribal engagement, inclusion and economic participation. work, and more than 30 Tribes involved via government-to-government consultation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this has been the largest such survey ever attempted in the energy industry.

Most importantly, we’ve been listening. From the start, we respected the wishes of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe to route the new Line 3 around their reservation. We’ve also signed a 20-year easement renewal with the Fond du Lac Band and made further route changes.

Learn more at enbridge.com/tribalinclusion.