Iām an award-winning journalist who has reported across the state of Minnesota. Currently a reporter for the Cloquet Pine Journal, I previously worked for newspapers in western and central Minnesota as well as stints freelancing and working in public relations and marketing.
Bylines
Pine Journal, The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Duluth News Tribune, MeatEater, Superior Telegram, Minnesota Reformer, Lakes Area Review
Awards
Minnesota Newspaper Association:
First place, Arts and Entertainment, 2025
Second place, Government / Public Affairs Reporting, 2025
Second place, Business Profile, 2025
Second place, Hard News - Coverage of Court / Crime, 2025
Second place, Feature Photo, 2020
First place, Human Interest, 2019
First place, Feature Photo, 2019
Third place, Feature Photo, 2019
Contact
macklincaruso@gmail.com
(612) 715-7771