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The political season is upon us

Filing period opens May 16

Considering a run for political office? The filing period for state and local offices — only those that could require primary elections in August — will be open May 17-31.

The city of Cloquet has four positions up for election in November, including the mayor and council seats for Wards 1, 2 and 3. All are four-year positions.

Carlton County also has a number of positions up for election this year, including county commissioners for District 2 (Thomson Township area) and District 4 (including the Wrenshall, Carlton and Mahtowa area and parts of Barnum).

Countywide, the Carlton County sheriff i...

 
 
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