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Let’s just wing it this week!
It’s going to be another hodge podge of recipes this week! We’re still in that middle season spot not being able to feature a lot of recipes for fresh grown ingredients. And I happened to use a bunch of my spring recipes when the weather was in the 60s in …
City administrator search firm proposals sought
The search for a permanent North Branch City administrator has been somewhat derailed for a few months, but got back-on-track last week, with city council directing staff to bring forward search firm proposals. Council wants to see several pitches and find a search firm they feel comfortable with.
Record year at county Household Hazardous Waste facility
When you buy containers of paint in a retail setting, the State of Minnesota collects a fee through the sale price that was created by state lawmakers in 2013. The fee revenues pay for the “PaintCare Program,” an organized effort for recycling of old paint products and containers. According to …
Loon nesting platforms a local project
North Center Lake is loon-friendly and about a dozen volunteers demonstrated they wish to keep it that way, as they took time out of their weekend to construct loon nesting platforms. The structures will be deployed in choice spots where habitat supports the Minnesota State Bird.
Stacy City Council (minus newly elected members) meets
Stacy City Council met April 10 for a regular meeting, all members were present along 18 residents were in attendance.
Soccer program approaches season under cloud of controversy
The busy season for area youth soccer teams is fast-approaching and leaders of the Lakes United Futbol program are feeling some extra pressure, in addition to the usual rush of getting schedules aligned, registering athletes and seeing that fields are in shape.
Shhh..is that a loon? A couple of fun local events to take in
Thanks to the group of people who took time out of their beautiful weekend last Saturday to build some loon nest platforms. The man made floating nests are complete and will be installed on North and South Center Lakes. Besides being our state bird, loons hold a special place in …
Law Enforcement
By now everybody has noticed the LED portable warning signs on the roadsides alerting vehicle drivers they will encounter extra patrol in Chisago County as local agencies participate in the Towards Zero Deaths law enforcement saturation.
No microwave pancakes here
For some reason, an argument in our office broke out earlier this week on the right way to make pancakes in the morning (real deep conversations we are having, I know). We have a certain employee who likes to microwave Eggo pancakes, which is of course the wrong way to …
Resident wins ATV from Lion's fundraiser
Chisago Lakes Lions Club held a fundraiser over the winter for an ATV giveaway. The winner of the ATV is Jeremy Grabow (second from left). Pictured are Lion Mike Gray, Grabow, Frankie’s representative Todd George and Lion Lee Donlin.
Center City to work with county on old jail property
Center City Council met April 2 for a regular meeting. Mayor Jill Behnke attended via Skype.
North Branch Council votes 3-1 to ask Neider to step down
At a special three hour meeting of North Branch City Council April 3 council discussed allegations that Council member Kelly Neider overstepped her authority, put the city in legal jeopardy and violated state law regulating data privacy. On a 3-1 vote council adopted a resolution to request Neider resign voluntarily. …
Taylors Falls names Fay Caneday as Steward awardee and grand marshal; tackles long agenda
Taylors Falls City Council was full strength this week for the first time in a few meetings, and everybody applauded the mayor’s choice for the Stewardship Award and Grand Marshal for this summer’s Wannigan Days— Fay Caneday. She stepped forward and put in hundreds of hours addressing a number of …
Wyoming Police Department to create officer training opportunity for 2025 hiring
If you have a four year post secondary degree and have ever given any thought to working in the field of law enforcement— you might want to look into the City of Wyoming’s Peace Officer Education Training Grant. Public Safety Director and Chief of Police Neil Bauer got the Wyoming …
