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Legislative notebook: Dayton backs clean energy
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Gov. Mark Dayton said Minnesota should move toward cleaner energy and set a goal to eliminate power use from coal-fired plants, he told hundreds gathered at the Capito...
Posted on 4/22/13 at 5:56 PM
Walnut-Lemon Puree for the fresh greens of spring and soused spinach
One of the highlights of my experiences in Portland, Oregon was the dinner I had at the 2010 James Beard award-winning Higgins Restaurant and Bar. The dinner was hosted by the California Walnut Board...
Posted on 5/8/10 at 7:01 PM
Small Cities grants finance 34 projects
For any county resident or business person hoping to access a zero interest loan for rehabilitation of their commercial, residential or rental property, the bad news is that Carlton County’s share of the Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) grant funding has maxed out.By Wendy Johnson , February 26, 2009
District to cut nearly $1 million from budget
In good times, public service is all-consuming and difficult. In tough times, it’s that times 10. Cloquet Schools Superintendent Ken Scarbrough took a few moments to thank the school board members for their service at Monday’s meeting in honor of “School Board Recognition Week.”By Wendy Johnson , February 26, 2009
School board hopes for slice of stimulus package
Last week’s icy roads delayed the Cloquet School Board’s regular meeting to Tuesday this week, and it also allowed time for some rays of good news to enter the bleak financial spreadsheets of the district.By June Kallestad , February 18, 2009
Development projects gain ground
Even in the midst of tough economic times, new development appears to be on the horizon around Carlton County. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Carlton County Board, commissioners approved two economic development loans that will help support new business and development projects in both Scanlon and Cloquet.By Wendy Johnson , February 12, 2009
Cloquet School Board responds to school bus complaints
School bus transportation issues raised recently by the Local Indian Education Committee led Cloquet School Board members to approve a resolution Monday in response.By Jana Peterson , January 15, 2009
County community services building plan takes shape
The dream is beginning to take shape. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Carlton County Board, commissioners got their first official look at the schematic design for the proposed new health and human services building, now referred to as the Carlton County Community Services Center, to be located adjacent to the city hall building in downtown Cloquet.By Wendy Johnson , January 08, 2009
Board elects Brenner as 2009 chairman
Commissioner Dick Brenner was elected 2009 chairman of the Carlton County Board at its annual session on Tuesday. Brenner has served on the board for 16 years, representing District 1 in the area west of Cloquet.By Wendy Johnson , January 08, 2009
County to include building project in 2009 levy
By Wendy Johnson , December 31, 2008
Cloquet School Board votes down bond sale
By a 3-3 vote, Cloquet School Board members rejected the sale of general obligation bonds to help finance the district’s post employment benefits on Monday night.By Jana Peterson , October 30, 2008
County endorses building site in downtown Cloquet
Members of the Carlton County Board unanimously approved locations for both a proposed Health and Human Services building as well as a new Government Center to house the county’s land records departments.By Wendy Johnson , September 25, 2008
Cloquet school board sets date for sale of bonds
Cloquet School Board members moved ahead Monday night with setting a date for the sale of general obligation bonds to help finance the district’s post employment benefits.By Wendy Johnson , September 25, 2008
Enrollment of new students on the increase
t schools, according to Ken Scarbrough, Cloquet superintendent of schools.By Wendy Johnson , September 11, 2008
County approves 8.38 percent tax levy increase
Carlton County Commissioners unanimously – though reluctantly – approved an 8.38 percent increase in the proposed 2009 property tax levy on Tuesday. By law the county must approve a proposed 2009 budget and property tax levy by Sept. 15, though commissioners have until mid-December to alter one or both of them.By Wendy Johnson , September 11, 2008
Cloquet School Board stands fast by decision to sell bonds
The Cloquet School Board’s decision to issue bonds to help finance district employees’ post-employment benefits came back to haunt them on Monday night.By Wendy Johnson , September 11, 2008
First round of Small Cities grants awarded in Carlton County
Twenty-nine property owners in Carlton County have been notified they have been awarded some $580,000 in Small Cities Development Grant funding, according to Pat Oman, Carlton County economic development director.By Wendy Johnson , August 28, 2008
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