Moose Lake bond referendum falls to defeat
The district was seeking a $33 million bond referendum in support of the construction of a new school for students in Early Childhood through 12th grade. It was the third referendum the district has sought in the last nine years — and the third to be defeated.
County approves $500,000 for upgrades to NERCC
Much of the discussion at Tuesday’s meeting of the Carlton County Board was all about the money.
RELATED CONTENTConference aims to give hope to people with mental illness
It’s about hope and education, Ginger Spiess said. That’s why the Carlton County Local Advisory Council hosted a conference on mental illness last Thursday at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.
RELATED CONTENTJunior hockey: Cloquet native Millen to coach Wilderness
Cloquet native Corey Millen was named head coach of the Minnesota Wilderness on Thursday as the team prepares to make its debut in the North American Hockey League in the 2013-14 season.
On your mark, get set, persevere!
Saturday marked another record-setting day for the Lumberjack Laps ... for the weather.
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Looking for homeowners who could use a helping hand
For some people in northern Minnesota, last summer’s flood isn’t a distant memory. It’s something they live with every day, as they continue to struggle to get their homes and their lives back to a pre-flood state. If that description fits you or someone you know, help is just a phone call — or a drive to Moose Lake — away.
RELATED CONTENTCounty accesses $620,000 in support of victims stressed by flooding
Emergency response is a fairly straightforward process when it comes to dealing with natural disasters such as last June’s devastating flooding in Carlton County. But what comes next is not.
RELATED CONTENTBarnum woman guilty of voter fraud
Shawn Marie Kaarbo (aka Shawn Marie Melton and Shawn Marie Strandberg), 49, of Barnum pleaded guilty in Carlton County Court last Wednesday to one count of voting while ineligible.
RELATED CONTENTBarnum woman guilty of voter fraud
Shawn Marie Kaarbo (aka Shawn Marie Melton and Shawn Marie Strandberg), 49, of Barnum pleaded guilty in Carlton County Court last Wednesday to one count of voting while ineligible. The charge, which was originally filed as a felony, was sentenced as a gross misdemeanor according to the plea agreement.
RELATED CONTENTMoose Lake taps county economic development director for top post
Pat Oman said his eight-year run as Carlton County economic development director has been fulfilling, but added that being selected as the new city administrator for the city of Moose Lake is “a good career path for me.”
RELATED CONTENTWoman sentenced to 39 months in prison on meth charge
Rachel Lenay Gusman (no known address), 36, was sentenced in Carlton County Court last Wednesday to 39 months in prison for felony third-degree possession of methamphetamine.
RELATED CONTENTArea III Envirothon draws 180 competitors
While the Wrenshall team had a very good showing, it was one of the teams from Cromwell that landed in the trophy rankings, placing fifth overall.
RELATED CONTENTWilderness put Cloquet on hockey's Junior League map
Bagging groceries at Super One and handing out flyers at Walmart last fall gave Minnesota Wilderness players a way of connecting with folks in Cloquet. Now the team is no longer unknown in Northeastern Minnesota, thanks to a record-setting season.
Our View...Give where you live
This Saturday, May 11, letter carriers in Carlton County will make it easy to give to our local food shelf.
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