'Essential business only' recommended for visits to county buildings

Carlton County is still open for business, but with a few changes to access.

• Beginning March 18, access to the Carlton County Extension Building on Chestnut Street in Carlton and the Carlton County Transportation Building will be closed to the public until further notice. Please call either building with essential service requests.

• Access to the Carlton County Motor Vehicle Registration Office at the Community Services Building in Cloquet will be closed to the public until Monday, March 23 in order for space modifications complying with social distancing recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health to take place. Longer than normal wait times are anticipated for service.

• Staff in buildings that are still open to the public are practicing social distancing (6 feet apart), and proper personal hygiene before services are provided. Since March 19, custodial staff have adjusted their cleaning routines to begin at 9 a.m. with focus on repeated cleaning of higher-traffic spaces and frequently touched areas in Carlton County buildings.

• In general, people are asked to limit their visits to any County building to essential services and transactions only, and not if they are sick. Calling first is also recommended