Oral Histories

Hear the Stories of Carlton County

In the 1970s, Cloquet students transcribed interviews from cassette tapes, including conversations with community members and recordings originally broadcast on the radio. These interviews capture firsthand memories of the early years of Carlton County, the devastating 1918 fire, the Great Depression, and early logging.

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Our staff have organized these accounts by topic so you can explore the experiences of people who lived through these defining periods in local history. Read condensed versions of the interviews and access full transcripts where available.