Listen to the Podcast Here: Graceful Strides Thrift Store What started as a small thrift store along Cloquet Avenue has grown into something much bigger than a place to shop. Today, Graceful Strides Thrift Store serves as a community resource, employment center, donation hub, and nonprofit organization dedicated to making a meaningful difference throughout the Cloquet area. On December 1, 2025, Graceful Strides Thrift Store officially opened its expanded location at 1309 Ave

Listen to Podcast Here: Treasure Chest Games In the heart of Cloquet’s Historic West End Business District, a unique destination is bringing together collectors, gamers, families, and enthusiasts from across the region. Meet Treasure Chest Games. A growing community hub built around learning, gaming, collecting, and connection. Owners Ryan and Hollie Peterson officially opened the storefront doors on December 31, 2025, but the journey started years earlier. Ryan, originally

Click Here to Listen to the Podcast: Northland Chiropractic & Kinesiology Sometimes life has a way of redirecting our path. For Dr. Jonathan Herbert, a personal football injury years ago became the catalyst for a career dedicated to helping others heal. Today, that journey has brought him to Cloquet, where Northland Chiropractic & Kinesiology is providing a unique approach to health and wellness. One focused on understanding how the body, brain, nutrition, and emotions all w

Listen to Podcast Here: Nordic Legend Products What started as inspiration from a grandfather’s workshop has grown into Nordic Legend Products, a fast-growing Northland business rooted deeply in Finnish heritage, craftsmanship, wellness, and community. Founded by entrepreneur Troy Persaud, Nordic Legend is more than a sauna company. It’s a business built on legacy, culture, and creating spaces where people can slow down, reconnect, and recharge. Recently, Troy purchased and