FLOOD 2012
Special session flood relief package beginning to take shape
Last week, Minnesotans got a first look at the flood relief package Governor Mark Dayton will be asking legislators to consider during an upcoming special legislative session. I’ve been working for weeks on individual pieces of the package with administration officials, but this was the first time anyone saw the entire package presented by the Administration.By Sen. Tony Lourey , August 18, 2012
Guest View: A private solution to a public disaster
By David Ross , August 05, 2012
FACES OF THE FLOOD-Divide and conquer
The definition of a friend is someone you can trust in a given moment, who will look out for you and help to follow your heart. Sue Jordan and her close friend, Lori Koski, followed their hearts to help their community in Barnum.By Jolynne Denman , August 04, 2012
Hope remains for flood victims
Our region was dealt some pretty rough news last week when we heard the Federal Emergency Management Agency would not be granting individual assistance to flood victims.By Senator Tony Lourey , August 04, 2012
Carlton County residents and businesses declared eligible for loans
Small Business Administration loans are key step in recovery processBy Drew Digby , August 03, 2012
Carlton County residents, businesses declared eligible for disaster relief loans
Late last week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that low interest rate loans are now available in Carlton County, as well as Superior, Wis., and surrounding counties.By Drew Digby , August 03, 2012
‘Flooding the rink’ takes on new meaning
By Wendy Johnson , August 03, 2012
Lou’s Rustic Diner goes viral
Lou’s Rustic Diner, a popular restaurant and gathering place in Barnum, was destroyed by a flash flood during the heavy rains in June. Now, friends of owners Lou and Robin Paulson are trying to raise money in a very unique way to help them rebuild.By Wendy Johnson , August 03, 2012
Did dams fail? No, but they ‘overtopped’
By Brandon Stahl , August 02, 2012
Putting faith into action
By Jana Peterson , August 02, 2012
Lions clubs to the rescue
By Jolynne Denman , July 31, 2012
Health officials urge caution with wells contaminated from flooding
Free test kits available from public health agenciesJuly 28, 2012
Flood issues continue to dominate board agenda
Though it’s been over a month since record flooding saturated the county, issues related to flood damage and cleanup continue to pour into county offices.By Wendy Johnson , July 27, 2012
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