Cloquet (2010 Census 12,124) is located on the St. Louis River in Carlton County. Home to a major paper mill and related wood products industries, the city has a strong economic base that complements a variety of retail, service, tourism and manufacturing businesses.

Some industrial properties within the city are dedicated as tax-free Job Opportunity Building Zones (JOBZ). The community is well served by highway transportation routes, including Interstate 35, Minnesota Highway 33 and County Highway 45. Quality K-12 and higher educational facilities, an expanding hospital and outstanding recreation make the Cloquet area an ideal location for growing companies.