Smokey Sunrise
Thomson Reservoir 6:10 a.m. The river mist and the smoke in the air created a. Mystical sunrise
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River Me
St. Louis River at the Thompson Reservoir is up and down tthis spring
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Trillium in Bloom
May 16th – the forest floor bears the Large-flowered Trillium – its seeds are mostly spread by ants, which take the fruit to their underground homes, eat the fruit flesh and leave the seed behind.
from a resident of Carlton
Bald eagle
Thompson Reservoir May 16th
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Pear in Bloom
May 14th 2025
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Spring Morning
Munger Trail
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Juneberry
Serviceberry or Saskatoon?
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Spring
Wonderful
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Dog and geese
An early morning meditation – unparalleled focus to answer the question, how do I get them? Canada geese.
from a resident of Carlton
Leimer Road
May 10 th 6:30 p.m.
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Jay Cook State Park
Southern edge of Jay Cook State Park near Leimer Road.
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Shimmer
On Thomson Reservoir the sun dances this morning
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Munger Trail
May 10 morning on Munger
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Blackbird
Sitting on a cane on the edge of Thompson Reservoir
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Shadow
When you can see your shadow you are not walking into the light.
from a resident of Carlton
Morning light
The light we see
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Early Dawn
The natural world is a part of every neighborhood and the sunrise a part of everyday – essential to the soil where we find our roots and forever something to be grateful for.
from a resident of Carlton
Spring Blush
Glory of the snow
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May 4
Thomson Reservoir
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Swan River
May 3rd after the roundabout – the Swans were out in full effect at the Thomson Reservoir.
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Local Field
The sun sets on a local field and deepens out root
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owl irruption
This winter and early spring we saw many great Horned owls and loved it
from a resident of Carlton
A Porky
5:40 a.m. munger trail – a porky resting overnight in what appears to be an elm tree nearby Otter Creek. We’re up and running but it appears that he’s not quite ready to catch the morning groove.
from a resident of Carlton
Thomson Reservoir
What a difference a day makes. And wow we got water! Just yesterday we were down here and the reservoir was pretty low and dry and now today look at it. We should be out on the water in a canoe
from a resident of Carlton
Thomson Reservoir
Saturday, April 26 – 7:30 AM Getting ready for the day.
from a resident of Carlton
The Pellies Are Here
The last few weeks of April and first few weeks of May are always marked by the pelicans at Chambers Grove
from a resident of Carlton
Otter Creek
Morning sunrise
from a resident of Cromwell
Munger Trail
March 31 7:30 AM just west of Carlton Trailhead
from a resident of Wrenshall
small thing
Somewhere between the earth and sky – the water and rock – the ice melts. Unstoppable forces continue to move forward, no matter how hard we fight to hold on. It is inevitable, spring will come.
from a resident of Cloquet
Thomson Reservoir
Canoeing
from a resident of Carlton
Shooting Star
An end of the year, Year celebration and ward award ceremony at the shooting start dance studio.
from a resident of Carlton
Smokey Sunrise
Thomson Reservoir 6:10 a.m. The river mist and the smoke in the air created a. Mystical sunrise
from a resident of Carlton
Cookin’ at the O
Glenn Swanson before the show on May 30 with David Hazeltine, Lucia Newell and Billy Peterson
from a resident of Carlton
River Me
St. Louis River at the Thompson Reservoir is up and down tthis spring
from a resident of Carlton
Beautiful winter
Jay Cooke State Park
from a resident of Cloquet
Bob Dylan tribute
from a resident of Cloquet
Bob Dylan tribute
from a resident of Cloquet
Bob Dylan tribute
from a resident of Cloquet
Bob Dylan tribute
from a resident of Cloquet
Music at Oldenburg
We had the pleasure of witnessing music at its finest. Thank you to the Oldenburg House for hosting another fantastic evening
from a resident of Carlton
Trillium in Bloom
May 16th – the forest floor bears the Large-flowered Trillium – its seeds are mostly spread by ants, which take the fruit to their underground homes, eat the fruit flesh and leave the seed behind.
from a resident of Carlton
Bald eagle
Thompson Reservoir May 16th
from a resident of Carlton
Spring cleanup
Students from the Carlton high School are here today. Doing wonderful Civic service helping people clean up their yards. Thank you, young people.
from a resident of Carlton
Pear in Bloom
May 14th 2025
from a resident of Carlton
Spring Morning
Munger Trail
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Juneberry
Serviceberry or Saskatoon?
from a resident of Carlton
Haataja Designs
Studio 4
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Haataja Designs
Studio 3
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Spring
Wonderful
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Dog and geese
An early morning meditation – unparalleled focus to answer the question, how do I get them? Canada geese.
from a resident of Carlton
Chambers Grove
Mouth of the St Louis sees spring on its way
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Thomson Trail
Down 100 yards from trailhead on Munger Trail just east of the St Louis River Gorge
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Haataja Designs
Studio 2
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Haataja Designs
Studio
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Leimer Road
May 10 th 6:30 p.m.
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Jay Cook State Park
Southern edge of Jay Cook State Park near Leimer Road.
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Shimmer
On Thomson Reservoir the sun dances this morning
from a resident of Carlton
Munger Trail
May 10 morning on Munger
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Blackbird
Sitting on a cane on the edge of Thompson Reservoir
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Arrowhead Arts Awards
FOND DU LAC TRIBAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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arrowhead Arts Awards
FOND DU LAC TRIBAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Awards Ceremony
Drum group
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Giizh Agaton Howes
ARAC ARTS AWARDS 2025
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Karen Savage Blue
ARAC Arts Awards 2025 at the Fond du Lac Community College.
Karen was the recipient of the George Morrison Artist Award
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Historical society meeting
Emily and Larry get together on Thursday morning to discuss something about the hysterical society
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Shadow
When you can see your shadow you are not walking into the light.
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Gathering
A celebration
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Morning light
The light we see
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Mural
Sarah Agaton Howes
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Early Dawn
The natural world is a part of every neighborhood and the sunrise a part of everyday – essential to the soil where we find our roots and forever something to be grateful for.
from a resident of Carlton
A visit from a friend
May 6th a wonderful day to visit with good friends
from a resident of Carlton
Spring Blush
Glory of the snow
from a resident of Carlton
May 4
Thomson Reservoir
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Swan River
May 3rd after the roundabout – the Swans were out in full effect at the Thomson Reservoir.
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Art roundabout 9
Another couple of people stopped by for the art roundabout at Oldenburg house. Thanks again Chris Nelson
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Art roundabout 8
Community members keep on coming by – the art roundabout sponsored by Chris Nelson, a wonderful artist and friend.
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Art Roundabout 7
1:30 and we are still having wonderful guests from the community. Visit us on our roundabout experience. Thank you, Chris Nelson
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Art roundabout 6
Another group of wonderful people at the art roundabout Oldenburg house. Thanks Chris Nelson for putting this together
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Roundabout number five
Here’s another group of wonderful people from our community celebrating art and Goodwill, and we think Chris Nelson for doing this art roundabout experience
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Art Roundabout 4
We are here celebrating the art roundabout with Alice and thanking Chris Nelson for all of her wonderful work putting this event together
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Art roundabout 3
We are so enjoying having all of these wonderful people here. Thank you, Chris Nelson the heart roundabout is great
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Art roundabout 2
Another shout out to Chris Nelson. Thank you for putting the art roundabout together. We have great people and we get the opportunity to meet new friends
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Art roundabout guests
Doing a shout out for Chris Nelson and the art roundabout. Thank you Chris. This is really a great idea
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Local Field
The sun sets on a local field and deepens out root
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owl irruption
This winter and early spring we saw many great Horned owls and loved it
from a resident of Carlton
NP Junction
Local bookstore in Carlton is one of the many reasons we love it here!
from a resident of Carlton
A Porky
5:40 a.m. munger trail – a porky resting overnight in what appears to be an elm tree nearby Otter Creek. We’re up and running but it appears that he’s not quite ready to catch the morning groove.
from a resident of Carlton
Thomson Reservoir
What a difference a day makes. And wow we got water! Just yesterday we were down here and the reservoir was pretty low and dry and now today look at it. We should be out on the water in a canoe
from a resident of Carlton
Greenhouse
A beautiful morning at the greenhouse and making new friends
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A new day
Everyday is a new day
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Thomson Reservoir
Saturday, April 26 – 7:30 AM Getting ready for the day.
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Carlton County Historical Society Tea
After enjoying a lovely tea and presentation at Oldenburg House we all walked to The Green House to create these precious bouquets in tea cups! A wonderful day in the company of wonderful people!
from a resident of Carlton
Spring Clean
Some people from the city of Carlton out on the street doing the spring cleanup
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The Pellies Are Here
The last few weeks of April and first few weeks of May are always marked by the pelicans at Chambers Grove
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Winter Afternoon
Current
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Spring
In the house
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Otter Creek
Morning sunrise
from a resident of Cromwell
Munger Trail
March 31 7:30 AM just west of Carlton Trailhead
from a resident of Wrenshall
on the floor
Sukes this morning on the floor of the Thomson Reservoir
from a resident of Barnum
Sukie is thinking what
It’s always a mystery. What is going on in this little puppy’s head?
from a resident of Carlton
Suki waiting at the door
Well it’s about 8:00 and Suki knows people are inside and she’s waiting for them to open the door so she can have her treat
from a resident of Kettle River
small thing
Somewhere between the earth and sky – the water and rock – the ice melts. Unstoppable forces continue to move forward, no matter how hard we fight to hold on. It is inevitable, spring will come.
from a resident of Cloquet
spring arrival
Out in the country you will find the flock, cared for and well-looked-after by more than one pair of hands that belong within the County of Carlton. It is a pleasure to be among them, a joy to be with them, a day to make new friends.
from a resident of Moose Lake
walk on water
The St. Louis River, headwaters of the Great Lakes moving out of Carlton County towards the Atlantic Ocean. During the winter, residents of its valley are frequently permitted to walk on its water. From time to time, the invitation is accepted.
from a resident of Esko
light steps in
through the window, a crack in the darkness, the night broken by day. It falls indiscriminate and does not hold back. It is absorbed and reflected in the moment. It knows no exclusion. Is it a houseplant? I think not.
from a resident of Holyoke
