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County approves $500,000 for upgrades to NERCC

May 17, 2013 in Pine Journal

Much of the discussion at Tuesday’s meeting of the Carlton County Board was all about the money. Continue Reading

Conference aims to give hope to people with mental illness

May 17, 2013 in Pine Journal

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.
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On your mark, get set, persevere!

May 16, 2013 in Pine Journal

Saturday marked another record-setting day for the Lumberjack Laps … for the weather. Continue Reading

Mother Nature and child reunion at Cloquet Public Library this summer

May 11, 2013 in Pine Journal

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Area III Envirothon draws 180 competitors

May 10, 2013 in Pine Journal

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. Continue Reading

Looking for homeowners who could use a helping hand

May 10, 2013 in Pine Journal

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.
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County accesses $620,000 in support of victims stressed by flooding

May 10, 2013 in Pine Journal

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.
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Barnum woman guilty of voter fraud

May 10, 2013 in Pine Journal

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. Continue Reading

Barnum woman guilty of voter fraud

May 10, 2013 in Pine Journal

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.
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Moose Lake taps county economic development director for top post

May 10, 2013 in Pine Journal

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.”
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