Water and Sewer The City of Barnum has gone through an extensive upgrading of both its water and sewer systems. A new water tower was added to the system in 1983 and new waste water treatment facilities in 1988. Both systems have the capability for substantial residential and business expansion. Public Works Supervisor: Brett Collier Email: maintenance@cityofbarnum.com

Electric & Gas  Full utilities are available to the Barnum area. Electricity is provided by Minnesota Power and Carlton County Co-op Power Association.  Natural gas is piped in by Northern Minnesota Utilities within the city limits, while private dealers can provide gas or fuel oil in the surrounding areas. Call Before you Dig Gopher State One Call, Minnesota's one call notification center www.gopherstateonecall.org

Cable Television The City is wired for cable television and available to residences from a private company.

Cellular Communications Visitors need not be out of touch as a new cellular communications tower west of the city now links Barnum with the rest of the state for cellular communications.