Changes to the county’s snowplowing policies have some rural residents worried they’ll be left out in the cold.

Carlton County Commissioner Gary Peterson opened a discussion about the newly implemented County Transportation Policy for opening private driveways at the adjourned session of the Carlton County Board of Commissioners Nov. 26.

“I received a few phone calls from concerned Carlton County residents that have depended on the snowplowing service but question the new cost schedule, the sign-up date, and the $450 per winter fee (for the first ¼ mile) to be paid up front before p...