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THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 TAR AZETTE NO. 20 $1.00 SSERVING CARLTON AND PINEG COUNTIES SINCE 1895 WOODEN BAT BASEBALL: Henry Ribich is Moose Lake/Willow River team’s MVP . P6 Getting the lead out of Minnesota waters ALANEA WHITE eat very little and hide, staying Paul Radomski, Minneso- [email protected] behind when others migrate. It ta Department of Natural often becomes emaciated and Resources (DNR), completed A single pea-sized piece of dies within two to three weeks a study from 1983 to 2004 that fishing tackle can poison a after swallowing the lead. estimated 1 million pieces of loon and cause its death. tackle were lost in Lake Lead fishing tackle left in HOW IT BEGAN Mille Lacs during Minnesota waters causes an The Minnesota Pollution that time estimated 25% of loon deaths Control Agency (MPCA) frame. This according to data provided was conducting a study on equates to by various experts to Steven the impact that mercury approx- Young, Program Coordinator has on water fowl, when imately with Minnesota Pollution they discovered that seven nine tons Control Agency’s Get the Lead out of the 101 dead loons of lost fish- Out program. they were ing tackle Loons like chickens need grit studying resting in or rock to help their digestive had died of Lake Mille Lacs system work. Routinely loons lead poi- over 21 years. swallow pea-sized rocks so soning. Next time you head out that they are able to help di- Since the to the lake make sure that gest food. Lost sinkers, jigs early you collect broken fishing and other fishing tackle 2000s line, unattached tackle, and falls to the bottom of lakes Get other waste before you leave. and is swallowed by loons When you head out to pur- when they pick up these the chase new fishing tackle make rocks. As the lead in the Lead sure to give non-toxic tackle a tackle is exposed to the loon’s Out try. While cleaning out your stomach acid it slowly enters has been a tackle box it is important to the bloodstream and poisons MPCA sup- dispose of lead tackle proper- the bird. ported program. They work to ly. Taking them to your local Poisoned loons behave collect lead tackle and dispose household hazardous waste strangely. Some behaviors that of it safely, and often have pro- facility is the best option. CARROL HENDERSON | SUBMITTED the loon may exhibit are poor grams where those bringing in MPCA has a partnership Above is a map provided by Carrol Henderson, a board member of the Na- flight, crash landings, stag- lead tackle can exchange it for with county household hazard- tional Loon Center. This is a Minnesota Breeding Bird atlas map for loons gering, gasping, trembling, a sample of non-toxic tackle. ous waste facilities. They which shows the areas used by nesting loons in the state. The darkest and drooping wings. As lead squares are the locations where loons were confrmed nesting. poisoning worses the loon will HOW TO HELP SEE LOONS, PAGE 12

Longtime County employee hired as Auditor/Treasurer DAN REED have paid an outside person to [email protected] come in to do that job.” DeVriendt, whose salary is Approving the choice for set by the County Board as is Auditor/Treasurer is easy, but the Sherif’s and the County what to pay as a salary brought Attorney’s, will be hired at a out some dissension on the pay grade of 250 for that posi- Carlton County Board. tion and on step 4. His starting Earlier on Monday, May date is May 24th. As an accoun- 3 all members of the County tant he has been paid $76,830, Board interviewed finalists for and with the $36,000 increase, the new County Auditor/Trea- approximately, he will be at surer’s position and recom- almost $113,000. mended Kevin DeVriendt for The salary motion passed the hire. DeVriendt has worked 4 to 1 with Proulx voting nay. many years as an accountant Commissioner Gary Peterson for Carlton County Health and commented that the decision Human Services before mov- was fair and a good compro- ing within the last two years mise. into the Auditor/Treasurer’s In other County news: Land ofce as an accountant. Commissioner Greg Bernu At the Regular Session of received approval to start the the County Board on May process of acquiring a tax 11 Chairman Tom Proulx forfeit forty located on the asked if the approval of Kevin road into the Soo Pits property DeVriendt could be voted on and situated between the two first and his salary next. The small lakes on the old railroad ALANEA WHITE | MOOSE LAKE STAR-GAZETTE Board voted unanimously for grade now used as an access DeVriendt to fill the position. road for recreational trafc. “I do not know why there This Moose Lake property will Barnum City Council celebrates groundbreaking should be much of a ques- be exchanged with a parcel tion on salary,” commented of land equivalent in value Prior to their May meeting, Barnum City Council celebrated breaking ground on the new Barnum City Com- Commissioner Dick Brenner somewhere else in the County. plex. The building is estimated to be completed in October of this year. A community center, city ofces, a via phone. “About a $36,000 A public hearing will be called municipal liquor of sale and a bar will be housed in the building. Barnum Mayor Jason Goodwin, Council- increase for Kevin’s new job men Justin Dinger, Council men Dale Riihiluoma and City Clerk Shelley Hagen joined engineers from the duties is at a figure we would SEE AUDITOR/TREASURER, PAGE 2 project in a ceremonial groundbreaking on May 10.

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CARLTON COUNTY PINE COUNTY COVID UPDATE COVID UPDATE AUDITOR/TREASURER: Kevin DeVriendt Total number of cases: Total number of cases: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 from .6 to full time. Of local interest, the first 3,441 3,265 The County Board is consider- section of the ordinance reads: New cases last week: 40 New cases last week: 45 to get public input on June 28 after ing approving a Carlton County “No person shall park a vehicle legally publishing the notice. Parking Ordinance which will or permit it to stand, whether at- Positive cases Deaths: 22 The county’s IT staf continues receive a public hearing on May 24 tended or unattended, any vehicle incarcerated at MSOP in People with at least one to face more and more time de- at 4:30 p.m. The County Highway upon the right of way of a county Moose Lake: 0 vaccine dose: 9,984 mands from county departments. Engineer will have the authority highway, county state aid highway Barnum cases: 266 Percentage of Pine County The County Board approved to designate any sections of road- or other roadways . . .” Moose Lake cases: 449 residents 16+ vaccinated: increasing a Help Desk position way no parking zones. Deaths: 53 41% People with at least one Percentage of Pine vaccine dose: 18,834 County residents age 65+ People who have vaccinated: 74% completed the vaccine $5 million payback to utilities looms series: 16,992 Register to receive a vaccine locally? The settlement Kathy Korteum. Final decision was made at through https://mn.gov/ DAN REED EVERGREEN@MLSTARGAZETTE. of what is called “State Board approval will not this time. Register to receive a vaccine covid19/vaccine/connector/ COM assessed payback” has take place until the May Carlton County IT through https://mn.gov/ index.jsp covid19/vaccine/connector/ the potential to reach 11 Regular Session of the Director Peter Gould re- Contact the Pine County The Carlton County $5 million for Carlton County Board. ported that live stream- index.jsp COVID-19 Hotline at 320- Contact the Carlton County Board of Commission- County to pay 47% of that The Auditor/Trea- ing of covered meetings 591-1690 or public.health@ ers scrambles at the figure, school districts of surer salary is set by could see 300+partici- COVID-19 Hotline at (218) co.pine.mn.us 499-6312. Committee of the Whole Carlton and Wrenshall to the County Board and pants listening in and at meeting May 4 to support pay 10%, townships such is public information. times the number has Statistics provided by Carlton Statistics provided by Minnesota Legislative as Perch Lake and Silver County Coordinator risen to about 900. Gould County Public Health and Minnesota Minnesota Public Health. action to have the State Brook are on the hook Dennis Genereau asked for an increase of Public Health. Updated May 6. Updated May 10. of Minnesota cover tax for 12.5% which would be answered a number of stafng due to the heavy collections in the last few more than they get in tax questions from County work load. It was recom- Visit the Moose Lake years in which the MN revenues in a given year, Board members but no mended 6.2 staf be in- Tax Court ruling was and the special taxing decision was made. The creased to 7 staf for the Star-Gazette website, that state utilities and districts are at 2%. The discussion centered remainder of this budget www.mlstargazette.com pipelines have had to remainder about 30% is around which step to year depending on Board pay on too high assessed paid by the State. start the new Auditor/ approval. evaluations. Carlton Afected townships Treasurer which could Highway Engineer County Board Chair and schools can be hurt range from $90,000 to Jin Yeene Neumann Historical Reflections Tom Proulx will sign the by this payback, but all $122,000, depending on a reported that the work letter shortly, in time for the property owners of Board decision. on the north end of 14th a Legislative hearing on Carlton County could be Retiring Auditor/ Street will start Monday Friday. hurt. Figures are still Treasurer Korteum June 7, CSAH 7 work will Assessments on state not final but $2,350,000 said she started in 2020, start in June for a full utilities and pipelines may have to come out of working out of class for depth reclamation from such as Enbridge Pipe- Carlton County reserves. her one year probation Pinewood Drive west line and Northern Natu- More importantly, the period and then was at to CR 4, and CSAH 5 for ral Gas are by law set by Tax Court ruling lowers step 7. She did note that a mill and overlay will the State of Minnesota the assessed evalua- people hired as outside start in July. Since bids and the tax courts have tion of the utilities and candidates were given a for roadwork have come ruled that the assess- pipelines and that tax higher salary step than in below engineering ments are too high for base must be made up by those that were hired estimates, the Carlton many years. The County Carlton County property from within the ranks. County Highway Dept. Assessors have no say in owners throughout the Commissioner Mark will will call for bids on the amount to be as- County. School districts, Thell said that he was the south end of the 14th sessed on these types of townships, and special not comfortable making Street project in July for businesses and get direc- taxing districts are a decision on the Audi- work to occur in 2022. tives from the State. afected in the same tor/Treasurer salary “I just literally got method. until the absent Com- Answer to the history this information late this This is the end of missioner Dick Brenner photo from the previous afternoon,” explained the Legislative session was present at the Board Going fshing? This week’s history edition: Assessor Kyle Holmes. “I which must wrap up its Meeting on May 11. No Submit your picture photo: Graduates from Mrs. am one of several county work by May 20. Work on Do you know what Benrud and Mrs. Schmidt’s ofcials around the State a tax bill is in the process to the Moose Lake Nursery is happening in this that are to address this of being hammered out Visit the Moose Lake Star-Gazette photo? School Class were: Maury issue at a Legislative for this new, 2-year bud- Star-Gazette website, Hillstrom, David Benrud, hearing on Friday. The get cycle. What is being for publication! Darla Jensen, Cindy State has not approved included in the budget www.mlstargazette.com Gobel, Jon Lower, Rhonda a payment to cover the process at the moment Include the date, Peterson and Kathy Steen. whole bill for other tax is anyone’s guess and a Email the Moose Lake name, hometown, Star-Gazette photo court decisions on this decision on State money Sponsored by issue. This time the pain for the payback is in the Star-Gazette, and, especially is spread throughout the air. evergreen@ with children, State and it looks like mlstargazette.com Interested4570 Co. inHwy sponsoring 61 bi-partisan support has IN OTHER COUNTY NEWS: the age of the Moose Lake, MN 55767 a chance of approving Long time County em- Historical Refections? Call fsherperson. Telephone: (218) 485-2020 the total payment of ployee Kevin DeVriendt Call the Moose Lake the money owed to the has been recommended Star-Gazette offce, evergreen@ TahshaFax: (218) at 485-2044 (21) 384-1855 utilities.” to be the new Auditor What is the exposure Treasurer, replacing (218) 485-4406 mlstargazette.com

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In an unfavor- MAY 13, 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 priority. If there is a charge or admission cost to the event, a Mostly sunny Partly sunny Partly sunny Partly sunny Partly sunny Wind: SW 5-15 mph Wind: S 5-10 mph Wind: S 5-10 mph Wind: SE 5-15 mph Wind: SE 5-15 mph paid ad is required. 66 30% chance of rain 30% chance of rain 40% chance of rain 40% chance of rain May 14 40 64 65 62 63 42 43 43 45 May is Poppy Month! American Legion Post 415 and Auxiliary will be handing out poppies in Barnum on Friday, May 14. Please come out and get a poppy to support your veterans! Poppies represent the Remembrance Day OBITUARIES, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 of the fallen soldiers. Mondays in May from 11 a.m. to Noon who visited leave with an empty stomach including Carole J. Pietrek sending you home with sore cheeks from smiling Cromwell Area Yoga Carole Jean Pietrek (Stepan) passed away peace- and leftovers for later. Carole loved animals and was Cromwell Area Yoga at the Cromwell Pavilion, fully on May 4, 2021, at her home in Rochester, especially happy when her granddogs would visit. 11:00-12:00. $3 each. Questions email Ann Markusen, Minn., surrounded by love. Carole shined her bright Carole was a member of St. Thomas Moore Catholic [email protected] or 218-428-3300. light in this world for 77 years despite being diag- Church, Peoria, and St. Isidore’s Catholic Church, nosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012. Sturgeon Lake. Carole was born on Feb- Carole is preceded in death by her parents: Huck Wednesdays in May from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ruary 1, 1944, in Moose and Conney, her brothers-in-law: Frank Jirik and Lake, Minn. to Ruth Dennis Pietrek, as well as her nephew, Scott Jirik. Wright Senior Club “Conney” and Roswell Carole will be lovingly remembered and deeply The Wright Senior Club is open on Wednesdays “Huck” Stepan. Carole missed by her husband of 57 years, Jerry; three from 1 - 4 p.m. Cribbage on Thursdays from 6 – 8 p.m. grew up with her younger children: Greg (Nanette) Pietrek, Colleen (Matt) Sy- brother, Terry Stepan, on ring, and Nicole Pietrek Smith; five grandchildren: Moose Lake Senior Dining Menu a dairy farm in Willow Lindsey (Scott) Hoehn, Lauren Pietrek, Nicholas River, Minn. She attended (Cassie) Pietrek, Cody Smith, and Matthew Smith; All in-house dining is cancelled Willow River High School four great-grandchildren: Landon & Layla Hoehn until further notice. where she was remem- and Lilliana & Magnolia Pietrek, her brother: Terry HOME DELIVERY IS STILL AVAILABLE. bered by her classmates (Chris) Stepan; as well as her sisters-in-law: Sharon Call (218) 485-4937 to place your order. as a “jokester” and a Jirik and Alice Pietrek-Seurer, and many nieces and Please reserve the day before. really good friend. Carole nephews. graduated from high Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. $4.00, Under 60: $7.50. school in 1962. She mar- on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in St. Isidore’s Catholic There are no income guidelines. ried Jerome Pietrek on July 27, 1963, at St. Isidore’s Church, Sturgeon Lake. Inurnment followed at Carry-out meals available. Meals also include veggies, milk and dinner roll. Call Senior Dining 485-4937. Volunteer Drivers Needed. Catholic Church in Sturgeon Lake. They raised one St. Isidore’s Catholic Cemetery, Sturgeon Lake. To son and two daughters together - Gregory, Colleen, view live stream of the Mass, go to www.hhkfuner- Monday, May 17 - Meatballs/Gravy, Fresh Fruit and Nicole. Carole was a beautician who co-owned alhome.com and click on Watch Video in Carole’s Tuesday, May 18 - Chef Salad, Cookie and operated the Hair Afair in Sturgeon Lake until service information. Wed., May 19 - Pizza w/Tossed Salad, Fruited Jell-O/Topping 1987. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a Trib- Carole loved to laugh and dance to polka music ute Gift in Carole Pietrek’s name to the Alzheimer’s Thursday, May 20 - Roast Turkey Dinner, Fresh Fruit with Jerry. Throughout her life, she enjoyed travel- Association (225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, Friday, May 21 - Lasagna, Breadstick, Fruit ing, making memories with her children and grand- IL 60601) or online: www.alz.org/donate children, and sharing a margarita and The Grande If you choose to donate, please notify the family Marilyn (Hanson) Olson platter at Abuelo’s in Peoria, Ariz. - where she and via email: [email protected] so that they may Marilyn Joan (Hanson) Olson, 86, of Colorado Jerry lived for 25 years. Carole was known for her thank you for your generosity. Springs, Colorado passed away April 20, 2021 in amazing cooking, her infectious smile, her keen Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Fu- Colorado Springs. sense of style, and her eye for a great sale. She was neral Home, Moose Lake, MN. She was born on Decem- “the hostess with the mostest” who never let anyone ber 18, 1934 to Millard and Olga Hanson in Fertile, Minn. The middle of three sisters, Betty Hagen and Dean G. Paulson Area Historical Society Board as well, as the Moose Delores Lindgren, Marilyn Dean Gordon Paulson, 77, Moose Lake, Minn., died Lake Kiwanis Club and donated many hours of vol- graduated from Fertile peacefully surrounded by his family at Minnesota unteer work there. He will be remembered by many High School in 1953 and Veterans Home - Silver Bay, on Friday, May 7, 2021. for his jokes. Dean loved history, genealogy, travel- moved on to attend St. He was born on June 22, 1943 in Moose Lake to Gor- ing, playing cards, golfing, watching sports, hunt- Paul Bible College. There don and Dagny Paulson. ing, and the winters he spent in Arizona. More than Marilyn met the love of Dean graduated from anything, Dean loved his family and was extremely her life, Dale Olson. Mar- Moose Lake High School proud of each of his children. ilyn and Dale married in in 1961. He enlisted in Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Fertile, Minn. on Decem- the United States Army Gordon and Dagny; brother-in-law, Erv Clemons; ber 7, 1957. The couple had shortly thereafter, serving granddaughter, Ashley Edberg; and parents-in-law, four boys, Dan, Gary, Trevor and Troy. honorably from 1961 – 1964 Dick and Jan Summers. In 1973 Marilyn and Dale moved their family to in Berlin during the Cold He will be deeply missed by his wife, Susan; chil- Colorado Springs. Over the years Marilyn opened War. He worked for the dren, Deanine (Pat) Mann, Brent (Chris) Paulson, her house and heart to many. Family was defined by Brooklyn Park, Minn. and Sara Paulson; step-daughters, Ashley and Kar- a mere introduction. Marilyn and Dale split their re- Police Department for one ley Rentz; grandchildren, Rachel, Erin, Kindra, and tirement years between Colorado Springs and Mesa, year before attending the Philip; sisters, Norma Nelson and Bev Clemons; and Arizona, where they could enjoy friends and family. Minnesota State Patrol several nieces, nephews, cousins, and great friends. Marilyn was preceded in death by her mother and Academy in 1966, graduat- Dean’s Family wishes to extend a heartfelt “Thank father, Millard and Olga Hanson; her sister, Betty ing first in his class. Dean You” to the staf at Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Hagen; her grandson, Jared Olson; and granddaugh- retired from the Minneso- Silver Bay for the great care that Dean received. ter, Courtney Wilkinson. ta State Patrol in 1998 after over 32 years of service. A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 Marilyn is survived by her loving husband, Dale He also served in the 148th National Guard Unit in p.m., on Sunday May 16, 2021 in Hope Lutheran Olson; her sister Delores (Rodger) Lindgren; her Minnesota and retired after 30 + years. In between Church, Moose Lake. A visitation will be held again sons, Daniel (Angie), Gary (Patty), Trevor (Lisa), and those duties, Dean also worked with the Moose Lake from 12:00 p.m. until the 1:00 p.m. Memorial Service Troy (Rebecca) Olson; her granddaughters, Tifany Police Department for a few years. on Monday May 17, 2021 in Hope Lutheran Church. Ingraham, Cassie Hoover, Mallory Hoover, Gianna He was a proud member of the Moose Lake Ameri- Military Honors will be accorded. Inurnment will Olson, Francesca Olson and Regan Olson; her grand- can Legion Post #379 and served on the Moose Lake follow in Riverside Cemetery, Moose Lake. Memo- sons, Vince Hoover, Lee Olson, Alexander Olson, Township for 35 years as a supervisor. Dean was an rials are preferred to the Moose Lake Historical Seth Olson, Tanner Olson, Jack LaPiano and Nick Executive Director of the Moose Lake Chamber of Society Kitchen Fund. LaPiano; her great-grandsons, Westley Ingraham, Commerce for 10 years, served on the Moose Lake Ryker Olson and Kasen Phillips, and Silas Jay due in mid-August; and great-granddaughters, Kailyn The Moose Lake Star-Gazette and Evergreen Shopper offce will Ingraham and Lillian Olson. Marilyn also had many treasured in-laws, nieces, nephews and their chil- be closed May 31, to celebrate Memorial Day. Advertising and dren. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be submissions for the Star-Gazette edition on June 3 are due on Friday made to the Pregnancy Center of Colorado Springs (cspregnancycenter.com). May 28. A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held June 13, 2021 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Call (218) 485-4406 today! Arrangements by The Springs Funeral Services, (tsfs.co) 4 MOOSE LAKE STAR GAZETTE OPINIONwww.MLStarGazette.com MAY 13, 2021 Learning about the red dress atching television with the team this week, we found ourselves having a conversation that seemed to come from no where. W On the show we were viewing someone was leaving dumb notes on stranger’s cars. The conversation took a quick turn from the comedy we were watching when I asked why any of these people were actually stopping to read notes that had been left on their car. The rest of the team asked why A Millennial I was so confused. I explained that I had always Mile assumed that it wasn’t safe to Alanea stop and take things of your car when you are out alone. I White had heard, that this is actually a tactic that trafckers use to kidnap people. As someone who has done my fair share of traveling I tend to try my very best to be aware of my surroundings. Not texting and walking, not stopping to check on things attached to my car, walking with my keys out and at the ready, simple things that get me safely and quickly from point A to point B. It does frustrate me that to make sure that I Spring Fever, Elbow Fever am safe, that I need to take hundreds of extra small steps every day. What I can’t forget is You may have heard of “tennis weakness and pain with gripping when I learned about what The REDdress proj- elbow,” but only about 5% of people activities. At first, these symptoms ect and what those red dresses really mean. who report having Lateral Epicon- might only occur a few hours Indigenous women go missing and are mur- dylitis can actually attribute it to after activity, but as the condition dered at record breaking highs. Red dresses playing tennis. worsens, pain can be experienced at one British Columbia art project are used to Tennis Elbow, or as soon as the activity is stopped, symbolically represent these women. At art in- Lateral Epicondy- or in more severe conditions, the stallations, rallies and events across the United litis is an overuse pain may be present during activ- States and Canada the symbol of the red dress injury of the ity, constantly, or may limit your continued to spread the word about the dispro- extensor muscles tolerance to specific activities. portionately high number of Indigenous women and tendons in the Although these muscles origi- and girls who were being lost. forearm. Specif- nate at the elbow, their main job President Biden ofcially declared May 5, 2021 ically, a group of is actually to extend the wrist. as a day of awareness for Missing and Murdered tendons that orig- Overuse of these muscles usually Indigenous. There are thousands of cases of Movement inate on the outer, involves repetitive movements of rest from the pain provoking activ- women who have disappeared, some of them Motivation or lateral, aspect the wrist, forearm and elbow sim- ity to allow for the tissues to recov- years old. of the elbow. Over- ilar to what one would experience er. In some cases, it may be helpful When I travel I do have to worry and be hyper Allyson use of the extensor with playing tennis, but can also to have a cortisone injection or aware of my surroundings, but I don’t have the muscles can cause happen with heavy lifting, forceful to wear a small brace that helps weight of the same staggering statistics that Loupe inflammation in pronation and supination (using to distribute the force along the Indigenous and Aboriginal women across the the acute phase, the forearm to flip the palm up or forearm. Most important, exercis- Untied States and Canada stacked against me. microscopic tears in the tissues, down), other swinging/throwing es for stretching and eccentrically Be aware out there and stay safe! and degenerative changes in the sports such as baseball, and jobs strengthening specific muscles of tendon. Typically, symptoms of that require repetitive arm move- the forearm can be done to have Alanea White is the editor of the Moose Lake lateral epicondylitis are charac- ments such as electrician work. a long-lasting impact on recovery Star-Gazette. She can be reached by email at terized by pain and tenderness at Next one may ask, how does one from lateral epicondylitis. One of [email protected] the lateral epicondyle of the elbow, conservatively manage lateral epi- the most important stretches is a where these tendons all originate, condylitis? During the acute phase, wrist extensor stretch (see photo) but the pain may also radiate into one may use ice and NSAIDs to which includes having your elbow the forearm, wrist and hand. One manage the inflammation and may also experience difculty, pain. It is also important to take SEE DON’T GET OUT OF JOINT, PAGE 4

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 should be held for at least 30 cal therapy treatment, which and condition. pain, don’t sufer, don’t ignore seconds and repeated three or would include evaluation of Spring is here and summer it, and don’t give up on the straight (elbow extension), turn more times throughout the day the entire upper extremity to is around the corner! Wheth- activities that are important to the thumb to point downward in order to make physiological determine individualized exer- er you are spending time you. Instead, keep your elbow and then use pressure from the changes needed for healing cises for stretching, eccentric raking your yard, gearing up in check, it’s truly a “joint” opposite hand to push the back the tissues. When self-man- load strengthening, manual for spring sports, fishing, or efort. of your hand into wrist flexion. agement does not resolve the therapy such as cross friction spring cleaning be mindful of This stretch will be felt along symptoms within two weeks, it massage, and other treatments your body. If you find your ac- the length of the forearm, may be helpful to seek physi- based on an individual’s needs tivity limited because of elbow

KETTLE RIVER NEWS: Mark April showers bring May treasures for appraisal your calendars for area events ROSS ANDERSON Show" was a set of crys- and valued at $40-60. new top was installed. It EVERGREEN@MLSTARGAZETTE. tal goblets and sherbets. A Sears Catalog from was valued at $30-40. MARCIA SARVELA er Veteran’s Building on COM They were very elegant, 1960 was shown. This A gold ladies Elgin EVERGREEN@MLSTARGAZETTE. Hwy 73. There will be a and were so popular all colorful, large book was watch, which would COM plant sale, baked sale and Antique Appraisals, those years ago. Now, valued at $5-10. have been worn around rummage sale and books. with Steve Wesely of they are hardly ever A metal tackle box, the neck was shown. It Now that many have So plan to attend. Cresent Auctioneering used. Estimated value of circa 1940 was shown. It was missing its crystal. been vaccinated and are Dr. Manno, a physician were held on Tuesday, $15-20 each . was well used. Estimat- This item, circa 1940 starting to get out and from Haiti, will be at the May 4 at 1:00 p.m. in the The third "Star of the ed value of $15-20. was valued at $40-60. It about, there are several Kettle River Senior Cen- Soo Line Event Cen- Show" was a mechanical A blue, Bulger tobac- would have had a signif- things happening in Ket- ter on Sunday, June 13 at ter at the Moose Lake bank that was built to co can, circa 1940 was icant increase in value if tle River to mark on your 2 pm. He will be giving Area Historical Society. look like a cash register. shown. This item was it had its crystal. calendar. an update on his clinic. Eleven persons partici- As you inserted coins, it valued at $16-18. A DeLaval hand The women of Faith Lu- Several area churches pated with three guests showed a total, and the A double ended car cranked cream separa- theran Church, Sturgeon support his clinic. A observing. bank would open at $10 wrench, circa 1935 was tor was shown. It was Lake and Holy Trinity free will ofering will The first "Star of the increments, and would shown. If it had been still in working condi- Lutheran Church, Kettle be taken to help support Show" was a pair/set hold up to $50. This labeled "Ford" it would tion. This item, Ap- River will hold their his clinic. Many of his of dehorning devices. item, circa 1960, showed have been quite valu- proximately 90-100 years Jump into June sale on patients are diabetic This item, circa 1930, no wear, and was valued able. Since it wasn't old, was valued at $200. Friday, June 4, from 8 am and insulin is one of the was made to dehorn at $30-40. labeled it was valued at An item simiiar to this to 5 pm at the Kettle Riv- major expenses. cattle. With its sturdy The fourth "Star of the 2-3. was on "Storage Wars" wooden handles it was Show" was an electric A lamp table with a on TV over the weekend. about four feet in length, clock, circa 1940. It marble looking top was It was similarly priced. SUBSCRIBE and weighed some 20 was built to look like a shown. This item was a The next Antique pounds. This item was bookcase and a fireplace, mixed marriage. It had Appraisals will be on to the STAR-GAZETTE! still in a very usable con- and the fire place would started out as a plant Tuesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. dition. Estimated value glow red. when a switch stand, some 60 to 70 Weather permitting we Call (218) 485-4406 today! of $150-200. was turned on. It was years ago. Then at some will be out on the patio. The second "Star of the a "united" brand clock, time, not too long ago the See you then. WRIGHT-CROMWELL NEWS: Wrong Days in Wright planning begins BY JENNIE K. HANSON the coronation on Friday Leslie working on getting April 28, 2021. Pat Cain is looking for Then, they will try to [email protected] night. Please spread music for the park on Ruby’s Pantry will be men’s ties to be used for a have the first YOT Senior the word and if anyone Saturday afternoon and at the Cromwell Pavil- quilt. If you have any to Dance on Thursday, June A huge “Thank You” is interested in help- at the Big Top Saturday ion on Thursday, May donate, please drop them 24. If attendance is good, goes out to all the folks ing out with the event, night; Jake said St. Johns 13th from 9:30 to 11 AM. of at the Co-op Store in the dances and meet- that attended, had take please let Linda L Kalli will still have their rum- Volunteers are always Wright with her name on ings can continue every out or delivery for the at 218.878.7876 or linda. mage sale on Friday and welcome to help out. the bag. Thanks! month thereafter. If you recent Spaghetti Fund [email protected] know Saturday. The Eagle Lake Ceme- The Cromwell Area are new to the area or Raiser for the Extreme if you can help! Miscellaneous: Jake tery clean up day is Tues- Young Old Timers (YOT) just want to check it out Teen Spaghetti Feed. If Here are the Wrong said he would still hose day, May 18 about noon. has not met for over a YOT, Please feel free to you were unable to do Days In Wright Meeting out the Big Top with The last day of school year now, but that will attend these events. any of these but would Minutes from May 4th the fire truck before at Cromwell-Wright is on change starting in June. That’s all the news like to support our Area In Attendance: Linda the Steak Fry. Linda June 2nd with gradua- The first YOT meeting from the Edge of Wright! Christian Youth, do- Kalli and Leslie Wilson to contact Tim Bury to tion on May 28th at 7 PM, will be on June 8 at the Remember you can send nations can be sent to - Planning: Linda con- have him start looking at and the Band concert is Cromwell Park Pavilion me your news at jkh- Bethlehem Lutheran, P tacted several vendors to steak prices and ask if he on Friday, May 21st at at noon with the YOT [email protected] O Box 54, Wright, MN see if they are interested will still donate a $50 gift 6:30 PM. ofcers serving lunch. or call at 218-357-2385. 55798. Checks made out in attending Wrong Days. certificate for our rafe. to WELCA Youth. Linda sent a donation Wrong Days needs to talk Thank you for consid- request to Fond du Lac to the City regarding the ering this worthy cause. for a 1 nights stay at repair of the log building Money goes to support Black Bear. Linda asked in the park. Apparently the youth going to the Rick Gresczyk to follow it was vandalized. Wrong NE National Convention up with them. Linda Days can pay for ma- LI in 2022 and Bible Camp contacted George Burton terials if need be. Next AD registrations. There will regarding fireworks. Meeting: Wed., May 12 at DE be several other Extreme They are available to do 7:30 at Kalli’s. LY Events to look forward the show. He asked if we The Farmer’s Co- AR E to this summer and into wanted the $3,500, $4,000 op Store was recently EEARLY DEADLINEIC the fall. or $5,000 show. We chose robbed and the perpetra- OT Several area youth will the $4,000 show. George tors took almost all the NNOTICE also be confirmed on will send the necessary tobacco products. If you Sunday, May 16 at Beth- paperwork. Linda con- have any information lehem in Wright at 9 a.m.. tacted Joe Arnold about about this, please call 9-1- They are Brady Dahl, getting a gun for our 1 or Tim at the Co-op 357- Wyatt Kabus, Tucker rafe. He said he would 2251. We are so fortunate Korpi, Jillian Anderson and will let us know what to have a store in Wright June 3 Issue of the and Cole Aho. he can get. and can’t aford these It’s that time again Events: Danny Nyberg robberies! The Farmer’s when we need to meet to agreed to handle the Co-op Store is a coopera- decide what events we beanbag tourney; Jennie tive owned by the many Moose Lake Star Gazette are having at this year’s and Mike are working on area shareholders. So Wrong Days celebration. the button design; Tom thieves, they steal from The next meeting will Hansen will handle the the store, they are steal- be on Wednesday, May softball tourney; Lea Tiili ing from the members, DEADLINE is 3PM 12 at 7:30 at Kalli’s. We Anderson will handle the not just a business!! will definitely need some volleyball tourney and Devon Egge is now the more help as Jake has asked if they could get a proud father of a new Friday, May 28 retired from doing the new net. Leslie working baby daughter, Amo- ces will be closed on Monday, steak fry and we still on it; Jana Anderson ra-LeAnn Wynona Egge, Our of need to have someone to and Faith Nyberg will 8lbs. 6 oz. and 19 and take over kid’s games and help out at the steak fry; ½ inches long, born on May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. 6 MOOSE LAKE STAR GAZETTE SPORTSwww.MLStarGazette.com MAY 13, 2021 Christy and Mikrot hit homeruns MARY ELLEN DEWEY innings against Ev- driving in 3 runs. Megan game of the week in Wil- RECIPE@PINECOUNTYCOURIER. eleth-Gilbert, striking Hattenberger had 2 hits. low River against Vir- COM out 7, no earned runs, Hallie Klavu scored 4 ginia. Hofman pitched walking 3, and allowing runs and Mikrot 2 runs. all 7 innings, striking Moose Lake Willow 4 hits. Christy was 3 for Hofmann hit a double 8, walking 2 and one River softball team 3 at the plate, scoring scoring 2 runs. Final earned run. Mikrot hit played four games this 4 runs and batted in 3 score was 16-1 Rebels. a homerun, double and week and won all four runs. Natalie Mikrot At Cook County, single, scoring 4 runs. by ten or more. They hit 2 doubles, scoring 3 Christy pitched all Christy hit a home run, hosted Eveleth-Gil- runs. Sandra Ribich’s four innings allowing 1 scoring 2 runs. Klavu bert on Monday, May hit, scored 2 runs. Janna earned run, 1 hit, strik- had 3 hits at 4 plate 3, winning 11-1 in five Bode went 2 for 2, batted ing out 7 and walking appearances, batting in innings and Two Har- in a run. Maci Kukuk’s 1 player. Klavu had 3 3 runs. Kahara scored bors on Tuesday, May hit scored 2 runs. Gabby hits driving in 3 runs. 2 runs. Final score 10-1 4, winning 16-1 in four Gamst was 2 for 3 at the Mikrot hit a double and Rebels. innings. Thursday, May plate. Hannah Roach single scoring 2 runs. The Rebels will play 6, the team traveled to had 3 stolen bases. Final Hofman hit a single Cherry at the Willow Grand Marais to com- score was 11-1 Rebels. and double. Bode’s 2 hits River Softball Field at pete with Cook County. At the Willow Riv- batted in 3 runs. Kukuk 4:30 on Friday, May 14 The Rebels won 24 to 1 er Field against Two was 2 for 2 scoring 3 and the Duluth East on MIKE DRAHOSH | PINE COUNTY COURIER in four innings with the Harbors, winning runs. Gamst went 2 for Monday, May 17, at 4:00. frigid wind blowing of pitcher Alexis Hof- 2, batting in 2 runs. Hat- Tuesday, May 18, they the lake. On Friday, Vir- mann pitched all four tenberger scored 3 runs. will travel to Robbins- EC vs Barnum baseball ginia’s team came to the innings allowing no Lily Kahara hit a triple, dale Cooper High School East Central and Barnum baseball faced of on May 3. Willow River Softball earned runs, 4 hits, no drove in 3 runs in her 2 for a 4:30 game. The East Central won the game with a fnal score of 9-5. Field losing 10-1 in seven walks and striking out for 2 appearances at the East Central plays again on Friday, May 14 in Pine City innings. 4. Ribich hit a double plate. Final score was against the Dragons. MLWR’s pitcher Sarah and single driving in 4 24-1 Rebels. Christy pitched all five runs. Bode was 3 for 3 Friday was their last MLWR played fve games this week MARY ELLEN DEWEY got the victory 6-5 in an Dewey and Drew Daniel- hits for the Rebels. [email protected] exciting finish. son each batted in runs. Friday at Minnewaus- Monday, the game was Ethan Burton took ka, the Rebels had a It was a busy week for tied at the bottom of the the loss on the mound, tough time stopping Min- the bats and the Moose second inning 2-2. Then pitching two and a third newauska and runs were Lake Willow River Silver Bay took the lead innings, allowing three hard to come by. Several baseball players this past for good in the third hits and six runs, strik- of the Rebels were out week playing five games inning scoring one run ing out four. for COVID quarantine and traveling many on two-base hit. In the Mason Olson got two and didn’t make the trip. miles. sixth inning, Silver Bay hits. Final score was Reb- Using wood bats for this Monday, May 3, Silver scored four runs, for a fi- els 8, Two Harbors 17. game, Ribich was two for Bay came to Moose Lake nal score Rebels 4, Silver Thursday at Cook three at the plate. Bode winning 4-11 over the Bay 11. County, the Rebels had 11 and Danielson got hits Rebels. Two Harbors Carter Johnson was hits to Cook County’s six, and Bode scored the only rallied for a big victory on the mound, allowing but lost the game 9-3. In run. of 8-17 over the Rebels at three hits and six runs the seventh inning, they Hurler Johnson took Moose Lake on Tuesday. over four and a third scored a run, had bases the loss, going four SHAWN BODE | SUBMITTED On Thursday, the Rebels innings. The Rebels had loaded, but were unable innings, striking out two, Moose Lake Willow River’s catcher Henry Ribich was chosen had a long road trip to seven hits, Silver Bay to get the runners home. allowing nine runs on as the Most Valuable Player for the Rebels’ baseball team Grand Marais to face nine. Henry Ribich and Orvedahl took the eight hits. Caden Privette in the “wooden bat” baseball games played at Minnewas- Cook County, losing 3-9 Logan Orvedahl each loss for the Rebels on finished the game at the ka on Friday, May 7. The tournament was sponsored by with the rain coming had two hits for the the mound, going four mound, facing 11 batters. MaxBats, a wood bat company out of Brooten that supplies down and the artic wind Rebels. and two-thirds innings, Final score Rebels 1, many major league players with bats. blowing in of of Lake Tuesday, May 4, in the allowing eight runs on Minnewaska 12. Superior. On Friday Two Harbors game, the six hits and striking out After the Minnewaus- winning run. Bode took and Bode hit a single. they were down south in Rebels bats were strong three. Paul Dorr for Cook ka game, the Rebels faced the mound in the top of Olson pitched six solid Minnewaska to play two but they struggled on de- County went all seven Spectrum using wood the seventh, facing four innings, throwing 99 games using wood bats. fense giving up 17 runs. innings, allowing 11 hits bats. The game was tied batters, striking out pitches and 58 strikes, to Minnewaska won 1-12 in MLWR didn’t score until and three runs while at five, Rebels were at three for the save. get the win. the first game. In the sec- the fifth inning, but then striking out three. the plate in the bottom Johnson was two for MLWR will play ond game of the evening, put eight runs on the Johnson was 3-for-4 at of the sixth inning when three at the plate to lead Eveleth-Gilbert on they played Spectrum board. Ribich, Orvedahl, the plate, Sam Dewey and Luke Dewey singled on MLWR, including a Thursday, May 13, at the of Elk River. The Rebels Johnson, Olson, Sam Orvedahl each got two a 3-2 count, scoring the triple. Ribich hit a double Eveleth-Gilbert School. MLWR wins Invitational Track Meet Barnum wins GRC golf meet MARY ELLEN DEWEY participate as a team. Johnathan Danelski 107 MARY ELLEN DEWEY 40; Carlton 34; and Cook GIRLS: [email protected] Dawson Mortensen 110 RECIPE@PINECOUNTYCOURIER. County 31. 800m BARNUM 415: Gus Heller 124 COM 1st Kelli Granquist 2:42.34 On Wednesday, May Ryan Manahan 94 BOYS: 2nd Shannon Granquist 5, Izaty’s Golf and Yacht Jordan Bird 99 HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON 462: Moose Lake Willow 100m 2:48.97 Club held a Great River Layne Wickstrom 105 Kase Pike 99 River Track and Field 1st Kaden Robbins 10.79 4th Brooklyn Wasche 2:53.00 Conference golf meet. Alex Nelson 117 Peyton Ammerman 113 held an Invitational 5th Nick Jusczak 12.12 1600m The team from Barnum Brady Coughlin 130 Brice Mitchell 119 Varsity Track and Field 400m Dash 1st Amelia Olson 6:06.06 was first with the lowest Levi Westerberg 162 Bryan Blowers 131 meet on Tuesday, May 2nd Zach Youngs 57.93 3rd Brooklyn Wasche 6:15.18 score of 415. Braham Cody Klein 133 4. MLWR won the girls’ 800m 3200m came in second with BRAHAM 427: Dan Bonn 141 division with 103 points. 2nd Joseph Mikrot 2:10.31 2nd Lilly Petty 14:45.62 427; Pine City third 431; Zack Yerke 95 They were followed by 3rd Maverick Koecher 2:15.12 300m hurdles Moose Lake Willow River Al Londgren 107 EAST CENTRAL: Barnum with 77 points; 4th Sam Stadin 2:17.75 1st Skyla Thompson 51 finished fourth with 440 Tyler Heikes 109 Wesley Watrin 88 Cook County 75; Crom- 3200m Discus and Hinckley-Finlayson Tyler Thorvig 96 well 64; South Ridge 2nd Elliot Wasche 12:41.56 3rd Malea Jerry 67’11” was fifth with 462. East PINE CITY 431: Clay Nelson 113 58; Wrenshall 54; and Discus Triple Jump Central was not able to Carter Arhart 106 Carlton 52. MLWR also 2nd Brady Motz 125’ 8.5” 2nd Skyla Thompson 30’ participate as a team Hunter Haug 106 MILLE LACS: won the boys’ division Pole Vault Pole Vault because they didn’t have Casey Knutson 109 Teagen Haggberg 83 with 157 points. Barnum 1st Jackson Thompson 11’ 10” 1st Skyla Thompson 8’ enough golfers due to the Isaac Jahnz 110 Tyler Bottema 117 was second with 109 2nd Micah Thompson 8’ 9th graders out because Landon Arhart 120 points; South Ridge 90; 3rd Johnathan Danelski 7’6” of COVID quarantine. RUSH CITY: Cromwell 41; Wrenshall 4th Lucas Chesbrough 7’ Rush City and Mille Lacs MLWR 440: Gabe Widenstrom 108 did not have enough to Adam Neumann 99 MAY 13, 2021 MOOSE LAKE STAR GAZETTE 7 www.MLStarGazette.com Barnum High School Students win national championship in business competition KELLY BONITZ a leading career and suggested solutions to the and presented to a live EVERGREEN@MLSTARGAZETTE. technical education business. judge through a video COM (CTE) extracurricular Kate and Ava have been call on Thursday after- organization in which preparing their project noon. They then anxious- Barnum High School students can participate all school year. After ly awaited their results sophomores, Kate Ferrin and compete in business placing first at the Region as the awards ceremony and Ava Gran placed related events. Kate and BPA Competition and was broadcasted live first in the nation in their Ava competed in Small third at the State BPA through an interactive event, Small Business Business Management Competition, they earned video on Saturday night. Management Team, at Team. In this event, the their way to the National Finalists were able to the National Business girls were presented with BPA Competition. They “zoom” into the appropri- Professionals of America a fictitious case study of competed virtually last ate waiting room while (BPA) competition. This a small business that is Tuesday, May 4 for the they announced the year, due to COVID-19, struggling or has a prob- first round of competi- top three. If you placed, the competition was lem to overcome. They tion. On Wednesday, they your zoom video is live held virtually over two are given limited infor- found out they had placed streamed in front of the weeks with the results mation and guidance to in the top 12 in their audience. The girls were KELLY BONITZ | SUBMITTED live-streamed Saturday help them find a solution. category. Beyond excited extremely excited and Ava Gran and Kate Ferrin won the national championship in evening. After extensive research, with making the top 12 at shocked as they took first Small Business Management team at the National Business Business Profes- they prepared a 10-min- the national competition, place and became nation- Professionals of America competition. sionals of America is ute presentation of their they prepped some more al champions.

MOOSE LAKE/WILLOW RIVER AND BARNUM ATHLETIC EVENTS

THURSDAY, MAY 13: FRIDAY, MAY 14: MONDAY, MAY 17: MLWR Sofball Varsity vs MLWR Varsity Baseball vs. Ev- MLWR Varsity Baseball vs. MLWR Track and Field Jr. High Robbinsdale Cooper @ Rob- eleth-Gilbert @ Eveleth-Gilbert Mesabi East @ Mesabi East vs. multiple schools @ Pine City binsdale Cooper High School High School 4:00 p.m. High School 4:30 p.m. High School 3:45 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

MLWR Baseball JV vs. Ev- MLWR Varsity Sofball vs. MLWR Sofball Varsity vs. Dulu- MLWR Baseball JV vs Rush City eleth-Gilbert @ Eveleth-Gilbert Cherry @ Willow River Sofball th East @ Willow River Sofball @ Moose Lake Baseball Field 6:00 p.m. Field 4:30 p.m. Fields 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Barnum Track and Field Varsity MLWR JV Sofball vs. Cherry MLWR Sofball JV vs. Duluth Barnum Golf Varsity Confer- vs. Two Harbors @ Two Harbors @ Willow River Sofball Field East @ Willow River Sofball ence Tournament vs. Hinck- High School 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Fields ley-Finlayson @ Grand National Golf Club 2:00 p.m. Barnum Baseball Varsity vs. MLWR Baseball JV vs. Mes- Barnum Baseball Varsity vs. Carlton @ Carlton High School abi East @ Mesabi East High Ogilvie @ Barnum RJM Park Barnum Baseball Varsity vs. BAMBI NEUMANN | SUBMITTED 4:30 p.m. School 6:30 p.m. Crosby-Ironton @ Crosby-Iron- TUESDAY, MAY 18: ton High School 4:30 p.m. Barnum Sofball Varsity vs. Barnum Sofball Varsity vs. MLWR Sofball JV vs. Robbin- Willow River crowns Spring Carlton @ Carlton High School McGregor @ Barnum RJM Park sdale Cooper @ Robbinsdale Barnum Sofball Varsity vs. 4:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Cooper High School 4:30 p.m. Cromwell @ Cromwell High School 6:00 p.m. Fling royalty Barnum Sofball JV vs. Carlton Barnum Sofball JV vs. McGre- MLWR Baseball Varsity vs. Rush @ Carlton High School 6:300 gor @ Barnum RJM Park 5:30 City @ Moose Lake Baseball Barnum Sofball JV vs. Crom- Malea Jerry and Adam Neumann were crowned royalty p.m. p.m. Field 4:00 p.m. well @ Cromwell High School at the Spring Fling Coronation last week at the Willow 6:00 p.m. River School.

SPRING HOME IMPROVEMENT Passion rooted in past BY JAMIE LUND fantastic in the three pots at the greenhouse head Lane, Moose Lake. [email protected] days they have been open and artificial flowers at They are open 8 a.m. to this year. the florist shop in antici- 6 p.m. Monday-Sunday. Lana Newman fell in “Last year was an pation of Memorial Day. Visit their Facebook page love with plants and gar- anomaly,” Newman Visit Moose Lake or call 218-485-4404 for dening many years ago. said. She explained the Florist at 310 Elm Avenue more information. Her eyes light up as she greenhouse is open for Monday-Friday 9 a.m. remembers her grand- three months in a normal to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 ma’s gardens. year. In 2020 they sold a.m. to 2 p.m. or call 218- “She lived in a pink out in under three weeks 485-4676. Newm’s Blooms house on the corner,” and closed early because is located at 260 Arrow- Newman said with a their supplier was also smile. “She had red sold out. geraniums and orange Hanging baskets and “There are no begonias in the side patio pots are the biggest yard and peonies in the sellers during Mother’s gardening backyard.” Those early Day weekend. The vege- mistakes, only years planted the seed for tables and garden plant experiments.” a future business idea. sales pick up next. Newman and her hus- “We have a huge band, Keith, purchased assortment of hot pep- Moose Lake Florist and pers,” Newman said. Her JAMIE LUND | SUBMITTED Greenhouse 16 years ago. greenhouse manager, Courtney Laine takes inventory at Newman’s Greenhouse in They changed the name Courtney Laine agreed. Moose Lake on Monday, May 10. to Moose Lake Florist She added that they and the greenhouse to carry some of the hottest Newm’s Blooms. pepper plants, which She said the green- can be difcult to find YYOUNG’SOUNG’S HHOURS:OURS: house is her passion anywhere else. MM-F-F 9:00-6:009:00-6:00 and her husband helps Laine is also a floral out when needed. The designer at the shop. She GGREENHOUSEREENHOUSE SSat.at. 99:00-5:00:00-5:00 business blossomed over said she took over post- 9940374037 PartridgePartridge Rd.Rd. N.,N., SturgeonSturgeon LLakeake SSun.10:00-4:00un.10:00-4:00 Equipment • Recreation • Parties the years. They open the ing photos of her latest PLEASE SEE US FOR ALL YOUR RENTAL NEEDS! greenhouse the Friday arrangements on the Our Inventory & Pricing is available online before Mother’s Day each business Facebook page HHappyappy PlantingPlanting EEveryone!!!veryone!!! year and the florist shop and Instagram and sales www.mooselakerentalcenter.com is open year round, New- increased. JJeromeerome & RhondaRhonda YoungYoung 720 Industrial Rd., man said. Business at Newman said there are 2218-485-596118-485-5961 • 2218-341-697418-341-6974 (Rhonda’s(Rhonda’s Cell)Cell) Moose Lake the greenhouse has been an assortment of patio [email protected]@gmail.com 8 MOOSE LAKE STAR GAZETTE MAY 13, 2021 www.MLStarGazette.com Funding is last mile for Pine County broadband ALANEA WHITE velopment. Pine County [email protected] Administrator David Minke let the Congress- “We all know that we man and board members are in the digital desert know that Rock County up here,” said Congress- which has a population man Pete Stauber at a density of 8.1 compared recent meeting with the to Pine County’s 7.9 and Pine County Broadband has a 99.93% percentage board. of service. The board was created County Commissioner to bring together commu- Josh Mohr lives in the nity stakeholders with Beroun area and shared the goal of improving the struggles that his broadband in Pine Coun- household has had with ty. County Commission- internet access. Mohr er Steve Hallan let the has three children in Congressman know that school. At one point improving broadband Mohr said he had three in Pine County is one of internet hotspots run- the annual goals of the ning simultaneously in County Board. his home. His household The County Broad- still had trouble with band board is an eclectic access. ALANEA WHITE | MOOSE LAKE STAR-GAZETTE group of Pine County Angelia Grochowski County Administrator David Minke greets Congressman stakeholders who worked with Hinckley-Finlayson Pete Stauber at a Pine County Broadband Board meeting with Congressman Pete Schools shared the strug- on May 6, 2021 at the North Pine Government Center in Stauber’s ofce to submit gles of having access Sandstone. a funding request for with an internet hotspot, broadband expansion in but not having a satellite Band of Ojibwe men- ing other funding options Pine County. or tower able to connect tioned the difculty of for expanding broad- Stauber met with the reliably. traveling between three band. As regulations Broadband Board on Steve Savage from SCI diferent counties with over the use of American May 6 to review the sub- Broadband explained three diferent levels of Rescue Plan Funding mitted funding request. that when SCI Broad- access. become available, the A recommendation from band constructs what The House Appro- county board has plans Stauber was submitted they call middle mile priations Committee to use some of that fund- to the House Appropri- infrastructure, like will meet to review the ing for expansion. SCI ations Committee to internet fiber lines along project between October Broadband is applying allocate funds to Pine roadways, they also con- and December. Funding for a grant through the County. struct vaults at each road was requested for fiscal DEED Small Cities Coro- Pine County currently intersection so that even- year 2022. Pine County na Virus Relief Program serves 52.49% of house- tually new fiber lines can is one of the few counties to help the county with MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT | SUBMITTED holds with broadband be connected. to be given priority in projects. The map above shows areas that are defned as undeserved in a study by Minnesota Jamie Edwards Special the highly competitive with broadband in light grey and areas that have access to Department of Employ- Advisor to Government application process. broadband internet in white. ment and Economic De- Afairs with Mille Lacs Pine County is explor- Sauter seeks to build Pine County economy BY MIKE GAINOR Pine County’s future. before taking the job of com- board authorized the recruit- [email protected] “We’ll be figuring out how munity development director ment of an economic develop- to expand broadband to areas for Pine City in 2017. For the ment coordinator. Applications Pine County is hoping to that are either unserved or last several months she has were solicited and interviews build up the area’s economy under-served in the county,” also been serving as the acting of the top five applicants were and bring more investment Sauter said. “There are lots of city administrator. conducted on April 12 and 14. and housing to the region with funding opportunities.” Pine County Administra- Sauter was identified as the the hire of a new economic She noted that the county tor David Minke said that most qualified applicant, and development coordinator. will be receiving funds from throughout Sauter’s career a job ofer was extended with a Lezlie Sauter starts at the job the American Rescue Plan. she has managed a complex starting salary of $78,395. on Monday, May 1, and said she “Part of this new job is to portfolio of development “I look forward to working is excited to focus on develop- help [the county board mem- projects including brownfield with Lezlie in her new role and ment activities and spurring bers] figure out where that redevelopment, housing devel- am confident she will excel in business growth across Pine money should go,” she said. opment and grant writing and the position at this critical time County. administration. She also has of economic recovery,” Minke She hopes to provide assis- PINE COUNTY RESIDENT direct experience working for said. “Her deep roots and pre- | SUBMITTED tance to each city and township Sauter, who grew up the Pine economic development author- vious work in the community Lezlie Sauter began working on in the county – as well as the City area, worked for nearly ities and housing and redevel- will allow for a rapid transi- May 1 as the Economic Develop- county as a whole – said that 12 years at Lakes and Pines opment authorities. tion.” ment Coordinator for Pine County. broadband has to be a focus for Community Action Council Minke noted that county OBITUARIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Crash on Highway 23 sends 3 to hospital Robert V. Schultz The state patrol re- Robert Vernon Schultz, 90 of Carlton died Tuesday, STAFF REPORT ports that between Sand- March 2, 2021 in Augustana Health Care Center in [email protected] stone and Askov, the Moose Lake. Corolla appears to have A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be A two-vehicle crash crossed the center line held on Saturday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m. in Atkinson on Highway 23 in Pine and hit an eastbound Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow from 11:00 County resulted in Honda CR-V head-on. a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Salem Hall in Mahtowa. life-threatening injuries That vehicle was driven Arrangements entrusted to Atkins Northland Fu- to three people on May 4. by Rodd Alan Foudray, neral Home, Cloquet. According to the 68, of Sturgeon Lake. Minnesota State Patrol, State troopers, Pine this past Tuesday at County Sherif’s Ofce 11:38 a.m. a Toyota Co- deputies, Minnesota rolla driven by Eleanor DNR, Askov and Sand- BOWLING SCORES Rebecca Peterson, 20, of stone firefighters, Es- Tron River, Wisconsin sentia Ambulance, and ASKOV FIRE AND RESCUE | PROVIDED TUESDAY SENIOR BOWLING GAMPER’S EARLY THURS- was heading west on LifeLink air rescue all The above crash happened on May 4 on Highway 23 be- MAY 4 DAY WOMEN’S BOWLING Highway 23 through responded to the scene. tween Sandstone and Askov. High Game/Series- Ken MAY 6 Finlayson Township. Peterson, Rasmussen 183/499 1. Tim Collelo Realty LLC 31-18 Also inside the car was and Foudray were all the state patrol as being were wearing seat belts. Splits- Linda- 3/10 2. Hair Kreations by Michelle a passenger, Augustin airlifted to St. Mary’s life-threatening. Alcohol was not involved 30-19 Otto Rasmussen, 20, of Hospital in Duluth with Road conditions were in the crash. 3. Divots 29-20 Ashland, Wisconsin. injuries described by dry and all individuals MAY 13, 2021 MOOSE LAKE STAR GAZETTE 9 www.MLStarGazette.com As summer fun nears here are some tips for taming ticks MICAH DORFNER shirt, a hat and gloves. disease,” says Dr. Cava- troleum jelly, MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK Try to stick to trails, and ness. “Lyme infection fingernail polish, avoid walking through is unlikely if the tick is rubbing alcohol or Throughout the sum- low bushes and long attached for less than 36 a hot match to the mer and fall, many fam- grass. Keep your dog on a to 48 hours.” tick. ilies can be found hiking leash. Also, use insect re- If you find a tick has “A small, red bump and camping along pellents with a 20 percent attached itself to your often appears at the rivers, blufs and woods. or higher concentration skin, Dr. Cavaness rec- site of a tick bite or tick A common concern for of DEET. ommends that you: removal, and resolves these outdoor enthusi- After you’ve spent time • Use fine-tipped over a few days,” adds Dr. asts is tick bites. Nu- in a wooded or grassy tweezers to grab Cavaness. “This is nor- merous locations in the area, check yourself, the tick firmly near mal after a tick bite and United States are home to your children and your its head or mouth, does not indicate Lyme a number of tick species, pets for ticks. Deer ticks and as close to the disease.” with the best known are often no bigger than skin as possible. Dr. Cavaness says you being the deer tick. the head of a pin, so you • Pull the tick's body should contact your “Deer ticks can trans- may not discover them away from your health care provider if: mit Lyme disease, the unless you search care- skin. You aren't able to MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK | SUBMITTED most common tick-borne fully. • Seal the tick in a completely remove the A common tick shouldn’t keep you and your family indoors illness,” says Dr. Jef It's helpful to shower jar, if possible. Your tick. The longer the tick this summer. Read on for some tips for treating ticks. Cavaness, a Family as soon as you come health care pro- remains attached to your Medicine physician at indoors. Ticks often vider may want to skin, the greater your because you may still be “Worrying about Mayo Clinic Health Sys- remain on your skin for see the tick if you risk of getting a disease. at risk of the disease. Lyme disease and ticks tem. “Not all deer ticks hours before attaching become ill after a The rash gets bigger. You develop flu-like shouldn’t keep your carry the disease, but it’s themselves. Showering tick bite. If the small, red bump signs and symptoms. Fe- family indoors,” says Dr. important to take precau- and using a washcloth • Use soap and water develops into a larger ver, chills, fatigue, body Cavaness. “By taking tions to avoid getting might remove unat- to wash your hands rash, perhaps with a aches and a headache a few precautions and bitten.” tached ticks. after handling the bull's-eye pattern, it may may accompany the rash. carefully checking for, When hiking or camp- “The longer the tick tick. Also, wash the indicate Lyme disease. You think the bite site and removing, ticks after ing, wear shoes, long remains attached to your area around the Also, consult your health is infected. Signs and spending time in wooded pants tucked into your skin, the greater your tick bite. care provider if signs and symptoms include red- areas, you can safely socks, a long-sleeved risk of getting Lyme • Don’t apply pe- symptoms disappear, ness or oozing. enjoy the outdoors.” Addiction treatment facility Governor Walz announces timeline now open in Sandstone to end COVIC-19 restrictions BY JAMIE LUND and synthetics related [email protected] deaths. “There is a higher Capacity restrictions to end May 28, mask requirement to end July 1 rate of death and the Most people know use is tremendous,” someone who has Anderson said. “It’s not struggled or is cur- just happening in large rently struggling with areas like Duluth and some type of substance the Twin Cities.” addiction. The county also has Recent preliminary an increase in parents data from the Minneso- using drugs and alco- ta Department of Health hol, which results in shows that drug over- relatives taking care of dose deaths increased their children, Ander- 27% from 2019 to 2020. son said. She said the In 2020 1008 Minneso- treatment ofers parent- tans died of an overdose ing classes that includes compared to 792 in 2019. educating both the par- Opioid deaths increased ents and the caretakers by 59% and deaths from of their children. synthetic opioids in- Currently, the center creased by 81%, accord- ofers treatment for ing to the MDH. adults ages 19 and up. Ascertain Recovery Anderson said they Centre’ recently opened are working towards in the old Ben Franklin certification to include building in Sandstone. teenagers. The business provides “This afects every- intensive outpatient one from all walks of treatment. They ofer a life,” Anderson said. SUBMITTED variety of group ther- She said drugs and apies as well as indi- alcohol cause a chem- vidual counseling. The ical reaction in the The graphic above illustrates Minnesota’s timeline to end COVID-19 restrictions . center partners with brain that can change several outside enti- the users behavior and OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA GOVERNOR July 1. The announcement comes forward. Vaccines held COVID-19 ties for needs such as personality. Part of the [email protected] as more than 2.6 million Minne- variants at bay and avoided having comprehensive mental treatment is teaching sotans have gotten their shot and them overwhelm our state. Minne- health treatment and clients how to step away On Thursday, Governor Walz the state is on track to vaccinate 70 sotans can visit VaccineConnector. will refer qualifying from the old environ- announced a three-step timeline percent of Minnesotans by the end mn.gov to make a vaccine appoint- clients when needed. ment and move forward to end nearly all COVID-19 restric- of June. ment at a Community Vaccination “We need to get help with their lives. tions by May 28, and end the state- Since mid-April, COVID-19 cases Program site, or use the Find to the people who need “We need to break wide masking requirement once have declined. Hospitals are seeing Vaccine Locations map to locate a it,” said Carly Ander- the cycle,” Anderson 70% of Minnesotans age 16 years fewer admissions and vaccination provider near them. son, one of four owners said. “We need to pull and older get their vaccine, or by progress has relentlessly pushed of the for-profit center. families together and She said Northern Pine pull them through the County has an increase treatment together.” in substance addiction There is also an ofce and subsequently sev- in Cloquet and another eral substance related opening in Gateway Going fshing? Submit your picture to the SUBSCRIBE deaths. Family Health Clinic in Star-Gazette According to Ander- Hinckley. to the STAR- son, a report from the For more information for publication! Include the date, name, GAZETTE! Pine County Medi- visit ascertainrecovery. hometown, and, especially with children, the cal Examiner shows org or call 1-320-245- Call (218) 485- Hinckley and Sand- 9966 Monday-Friday, 9 age of the fsherperson. stone areas have seen a.m.-5 p.m. Walk-ins are 4406 today! an increase in fentanyl welcome at 413 Com- [email protected] overdose deaths as well mercial Avenue North, as an uptick in heroin Sandstone. 10 MOOSE LAKE STAR GAZETTEPUBLIC www.MLStarGazette.com NOTICES MAY 13, 2021 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Evelyn M. Hawkinson, a/k/a Motion by Fuglestad, sec- lenge. Together they completed School Board, Tuesday, May 4, The Carlton County Transportation Department will receive bids for the following Evelyn Marian Hawkinson, School Board Working Meet- onded by Unkelhaeuser, and 9,061,290 steps or an estimated 2021, 6:30 p.m., Board Room project(s): COQ Fuel System Relocation: Decedent. ing Minutes unanimously carried to approve 4,356 miles! 2. NLSEC Board Meeting, MnDOT Project No: SP 0902-65. Sealed It is Ordered and Notice is Barnum Public Schools ISD adjournment of the meeting at B. Public Participation: Thursday, May 6, 2021, 9:00 a.m. bids will be received for the Cloquet-Carlton Airport at the County Engineer’s Offce, 1630 given that on June 17, 2021, ay 91 8:56 p.m. None 3. Community Ed Advisory County Road 61, Carlton, MN 55718 until 8:45 a.m., a hearing will be held May 4, 2021 Paul Coughlin, School Board Treasurer’s Report: Council Board Meeting, Monday, 1:00 PM CST on Monday, June 7, 2021. The in this Court at 301 Walnut Ave- The meeting was called to Clerk Motion by Ferrin, seconded May 17, 2021, 5:30 p.m. Plans and Specifcations are available at the Duluth offce of RS&H, Inc. Please visit the nue, Carlton, Minnesota, for the order at 6:31 p.m. (Published in the Moose Lake by Schatz, and unanimously 4. Finance Committee Meet- Carlton County website (www.co.carlton. formal probate of an instrument Members Present: L. Bon- Star-Gazette on May 13, 2021) carried to approve the Treasur- ing, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 5:30 mn.us) for full advertisement for bid. purporting to be the Will of the neville, P. Coughlin, B. Dinger, S. er’s Report as of March 31, 2021. p.m., Board Room (Published in the Moose Lake Decedent dated, July 21, 2016 Ferrin, J. Fuglestad, B. Schatz, J. School Board Regular Meet- Payment of Bills: 5. Regular Meeting of the Star-Gazette on May 13, 20, (“Will), and for the appointment Unkelhaeuser and Superinten- ing Minutes Motion by Unkelhaeuser, School Board, Tuesday, May 18, 27, 2021) of Brandt Swedberg, whose dent M. McNulty Barnum Public Schools ISD seconded by Dinger, and unan- 2021, 6:30 p.m., Board Room

Carlton County Transportation De- address is 1803 Highway 23, Members Absent: None 91 imously carried to approve the Adjournment: partment Wrenshall, MN 55797, and Amy Approval of Agenda: April 20, 2021 payment of bills in the amount Motion by Unkelhaeuser, The Carlton County Transportation Swedberg, whose address is Motion by Coughlin, sec- The meeting was called to of $209,909.94 and payroll seconded by Dinger, and unan- Department will receive bids for the fol- lowing project(s): COQ Multi-Use Hangar: 1803 Highway 23, Wrenshall, MN onded by Bonneville, and unan- order at 6:30 p.m. paid in March in the amount imously carried to adjourn the EDA Award Number: 06-79-06176/MnDOT 55797 as Personal Representa- imously carried to approve the Members Present: L. Bon- of $518,096.99 for a total of meeting at 9:02 p.m. Project No: SP 0902-63. Sealed bids will be tives of the Estate of the Dece- agenda as written. neville, P. Coughlin, B. Dinger, $728,006.93. Paul Coughlin, School Board received for the Cloquet-Carlton Airport at the County Engineer’s Offce, 1630 County dent in an UNSUPERVISED Reports and Discussion S. Ferrin, B. Schatz, J. Unkel- Wire Transfer: Clerk Road 61, Carlton, MN 55718 until 1:00 PM administration. Any objections A. High School Principal was haeuser and Superintendent M. Motion by Schatz, sec- (Published in the Moose Lake CST on Monday, May 24, 2021. The Plans to the petition must be fled with present and reported. McNulty onded by Unkelhaeuser, and Star-Gazette on May 13, 2021) and Specifications are available at the Duluth offce of RS&H, Inc. Please visit the the Court prior to or raised at B. Elementary Principal was Members Absent: J. Fugles- unanimously carried to ap- Carlton County website (www.co.carlton. the hearing. If proper and no present and reported. tad prove the wire transfer funds of School Board Working Meet- mn.us) for full advertisement for bid. objections are fled or raised, the C. Community Education Di- Approval of Agenda: $602,000.00. ing Minutes (Published in the Moose Lake Personal Representative will be rector was present and reported. Motion by Dinger, seconded Superintendent’s Report: Barnum Public Schools ISD Star-Gazette on April 29, May appointed taxes and expenses, D. Athletic Director was not by Ferrin, and unanimously Superintendent McNulty was 91 6, May 13, 2021) to sell real and personal property, present, written report only. carried to approve the agenda present and reported. April 6, 2021

Carlton County Transportation and to do all necessary acts for Other Items for Discussion with the following addition to Principal Presentation on The meeting was called to Department the Estate. If you have an objec- A. Discussed the fnancial, “Items for Individual Action and PLC’s order at 6:30 p.m. The Carlton County Transportation tion to this case, please contact time and driver implications of Discussion:” High School Principal Camp- Members Present: P. Department will receive bids for the following project(s): COQ Entrance Road Relocation: Court Administration at (218) reducing one bus route for next F. Consider approving the bell and Elementary Principal Vi- Coughlin (arrived 6:33 p.m.), B. FAA AIP Number: 3-27-0018-17-21/MnDOT 726-2460 option #6 for further year. reduction of one bus route be- tito were present and addressed Dinger, S. Ferrin, J. Fuglestad, Project No: SP 0902-64. Sealed bids will be instructions as these hearings B. Reviewed the Barnum ginning FY22. the additional teacher PLC days B. Schatz, J. Unkelhaeuser and received for the Cloquet-Carlton Airport at the County Engineer’s Offce, 1630 County are currently held remotely due School District’s chain of com- Approval of Minutes on the FY22 calendar. Superintendent M. McNulty Road 61, Carlton, MN 55718 until 1:00 PM to the pandemic. mand for handling issues. The Motion by Coughlin, second- Consent Agenda: Members Absent: L. Bon- CST on Monday, May 24, 2021. The Plans Notice is also given that document titled “Communication ed by Dinger, and unanimously A. Motion by Dinger, sec- neville and Specifications are available at the Duluth offce of RS&H, Inc. Please visit the (subject to Minnesota Statutes Flow Chart” shows this chain carried to approve the Minutes onded by Coughlin, and unan- Approval of Agenda: Carlton County website (www.co.carlton. section 524.3-801) all creditors and can be found on the school of the Regular Meeting of the imously carried to approve the Motion by Ferrin, seconded mn.us) for full advertisement for bid. having claims against the Estate website at: isd91.org/district/ School Board, March 16, 2021 Consent Agenda as follows: by Dinger, and unanimously (Published in the Moose Lake are required to present the claims communication-fow-chart/ and Minutes of the Working A. Approve the 2021-2022 carried to approve the agenda Star-Gazette on April 29, May to the Personal Representative C. Discussed Policy 103 Meeting of the School Board, School Calendar. with the addition of item F. PLC’s 6, May 13, 2021) or to the Court Administrator Complaints – Students, Employ- April 6, 2021. B. Approve the resignation for FY22 under IV. Other Items for

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PRO- within four months after the date ees, Parents, Other Persons. Chairperson’s Announce- of Sarah Jurek, Assistant Girls Discussion. POSED CARLTON COUNTY PARKING of this Notice or the claims will The Policy Committee will be ments: Basketball Coach, effective April Reports and Discussion ORDINANCE be barred. reviewing and revising this policy A. Good Things Happening 2, 2021. A. High School Principal was Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Carlton County, A charitable benefciary may over the summer. 1. Congratulations to the fol- C. Approve a $5,000 dona- present and reported. Minnesota, will conduct a public hearing request notice of the probate pro- Listening Session with lowing Barnum High School BPA tion from Marie Eskowitz to go B. Elementary Principal was on Monday, May 24, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. in ceedings be given to the Attorney ICS for Long-Term Strategic students who will be competing towards an audio system for the present and reported. the Carlton County Transportation Building located at 1630 County Road 61 in Carlton, General pursuant to Minnesota Planning at the National BPA Conference high school gym and commons. C. Public Questions / Com- Minnesota, to provide an opportunity for Statues section 501B.41, sub- ICS led the Board and individ- virtually from April 26 - May 4: D. Approve membership en- ments: None the public to express their views concern- divison 5. ual contract employees through Lynnsey Schatz placed 1st (out rollment renewal for 2021-2022 Other Items for Discussion ing a proposed Carlton County Parking Ordinance. The proposed ordinance can BY THE COURT a question and answer session of 97 students!) in the State in with Northern Lights Special A. Discussed future strategic be found at www.co.carlton.mn.us. Written Dated: 05/07/2021 designed to help generate a Financial Math and Analysis Education Cooperative. planning and which company comments may be mailed to Carlton County /s/ Robert Macaulay long-term plan for the District. Concepts. She also took 6th in Items for Individual Action to use. Auditor, PO Box 130, Carlton MN 55718. Judge of District Court Listening sessions will also be Banking and Finance. Ava Gran and Discussion: B. Discussed suggested (Published in the Moose Lake Amy Turnquist, Chelsea Op- held with union staff, students and Kate Ferrin placed 3rd in the A. Motion by Dinger, sec- FY22 reductions which would Star-Gazette on May 13, 2021) dahl, Deputy and community members over Small Business Management onded by Schatz, and unani- include only one offce personnel Court Administrator the next month. Team. mously carried to approve the reduction. STATE OF MINNESOTA Attorney for Petitioner Future Meetings: 2. Six Barnum High School hire of Mariah Minkkinen, part- C. Discussed a conversation COUNTY OF CARLTON Jacob J. Baker 1. NLSEC Board Meeting, students are working/learning time temporary Junior High Math with Carlton about Barnum’s SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Hanft Fride, P.A. Thursday, May 6, 2021, 9:00 a.m. in the PAES lab this semester and Reading Interventionist, for openness to future educational DISTRICT COURT 1000 U.S. Bank Place 2. Community Ed Advisory and are joined by two Willow the fourth quarter of FY21. collaborations with Carlton. PROBATE DIVISION 130 West Superior Street Council Board Meeting, Monday, River students a few afternoons B. Motion by Ferrin, second- D. Discussed hiring practices Court File No. 09-PR-21-794 Duluth, MN 55802 May 17, 2021, 5:30 p.m. each week. ed by Bonneville, and unani- and Board involvement in the NOTICE AND ORDER OF Attorney License No: 302004 3. Finance Committee Meet- 3. Congratulations to Ivy mously carried to approve the process. HEARING ON PETITION FOR Telephone: (218) 722-4766 ing, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 5:30 Polecheck, Audrey Liggett, Max- hire of Mariah Minkkinen, Head E. Discussed the latest PROBATE OF WILL AND FAX: (218) 529-2401 p.m., Board Room well Moors and Logan Liggett Girls Basketball Coach, effective BMLWR Collaborative agenda, APPOINTMENT OF PERSON- Email: [email protected] 4. Regular Meeting of the for having their artwork selected April 22, 2021. including transportation sharing AL REPRESENTATIVE AND (Published in the Moose Lake School Board, Tuesday, May 18, for the 2021 Congressional Art C. Motion by Coughlin and with all three schools. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Star-Gazette on May 13, 20, 2021, 6:30 p.m., Board Room Show. seconded by Ferrin to approve F. Discussed PLC’s for FY22. Estate of 2021) Adjournment: 4. Courtney Seickert, a 2015 the hire of ICS to help us with Future Meetings: Barnum graduate, is currently our future strategic planning, as A. BLT Meeting, Thursday, working with the special edu- recommended by the Finance April 15, 2021, 3:30 p.m., Board cation team at the elementary Committee. Motion amended by Room school as a student teacher. Unkelhaeuser, amended mo- B. Policy Committee Meeting, She recently completed student tion seconded by Dinger, and Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 5:30 teaching in a Barnum 4th grade amended motion unanimously p.m., Board Room classroom. Courtney has been carried to approve the hire of ICS C. Regular Meeting of the working in Bomber Club since to help us with Phase I of our School Board, Tuesday, April 20, her senior year of high school future strategic planning. 2021, 6:30 p.m., Board Room and for a number of years in the D. Motion by Coughlin, sec- Adjournment: Visit the Moose Lake Community Ed offce. Courtney onded by Bonneville, and unan- Motion by Fuglestad, sec- Star-Gazette website, is working on her teaching de- imously carried to approve onded by Dinger, and unan- gree through the University of holding Board meetings in the imously carried to approve NEWSPAPER ADS WORK. www.mlstargazette.com Wisconsin-Superior, with a major media center starting in May to adjournment of the meeting at in Elementary Education and accommodate up to 25 attendees 8:40 p.m. newspaper readers who minors in both Special Education with social distance protocol. This Paul Coughlin, School Board out read a home services ad Email the Moose Lake and Early Childhood. would allow approximately 10-14 Clerk of took action after 5. Twenty-six staff members guests. Meetings will still be live (Published in the Moose Lake seeing the ad.* Star-Gazette, 6 10 evergreen@ participated in the March “Go- streamed. Star-Gazette on May 13, 2021) ing for the Gold” fitness chal- E. 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ALANEA WHITE | MOOSE LAKE STAR-GAZETTE Moose Lake community mourns lost leader

May 10, Moose Lake community members gathered at all of Dean Paulson’s favorite places to wish him fair well as his fag PleasePlea call 218-384-1855 or email content & questions draped cremation casket made a tour of Moose Lake. Paulson was the Executive Director of the Moose Lake Chamber for ten to Tahsha Lundberg [email protected] years, an active member of the community, as well as a member of the Moose Lake Police Department

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/Line3US.