Cheryl Ryman
Cheryl Ann Hanson Ryman blessed our family with her arrival on March 3, 1962 sharing love, kindness, and great spirit with every person and animal she knew.
Two local cadets participate in ICPOET
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Justice Programs dedicated a $2.5 million line item for two phases of grants meant to attract additional candidates into law enforcement, and from most accounts this program is turning out to be popular.
Rapids sinks North Branch on late pick-six
In the rough and rugged play of northeast Minnesota football, there’s never an easy Friday night. The North Branch Vikings found that out the hard way last week as they were upset 29-28 by the Grand Rapids Thunderhawks, throwing their once-promising section seed up in the air.
Wildcats fall prey to undefeated Panthers
The Wildcat football team dug a 28-7 hole for itself in the first half against the Princeton Tigers, and never got closer than two touchdowns as the Tigers went on to beat the Wildcats 42-21 Friday, October 4 at Chisago Lakes High School.
Monticello remains a thorn in North Branch’s side
Early last week, the North Branch volleyball team swept Princeton, which was firmly in the top spot of the Mississippi 8 Conference prior to the loss. That gave the Vikings the inside track to their first conference title after a few years of Monticello dominance.
SOCCER POSTSEASON ROUND UP
All four of the local high school soccer teams opened their section playoffs on Tuesday, October 8. The only one of the four teams to win and stay alive in the playoffs were the Chisago Lakes girls.
‘Story coats’ take wearable art to a whole new level
The lower level of the Hallberg Center for the Arts features an exhibit of “story coats” created by rural Stacy resident Carolyn Cagle.
EAW out for comments; meeting October 22
The City of North Branch is holding a public meeting on a new development that proposes creation of one commercial lot and 342 residential sites. As the Responsible Governing Unit (RGU) the city will present the plat October 24, at 7 p.m. at city hall and all interested persons are …
STR owner gives Board assurances
Four of five county commissioners handled a short agenda last week with Commissioner Jim Swenson absent.
Center City street left as-is; social district requested
Center City Council last week flatly rejected a suggestion to abandon a section of city street to facilitate a project fixing parking lot stormwater flooding behind one of the historic downtown buildings. Council had on the agenda action to eliminate the hilly section of Schultze Avenue. The city would retain …
Plans underway for east half of Highway 8
Dirt won’t be moved on the west end project for improving Highway 8 until 2026, and the public input for the east end of the highway is already starting to be collected. The roadway segment from Chisago City to Taylors Falls is slated for resurfacing in 2032— but citizens are …
County ordered to issue permit; new landowners don’t want to use it
A land use decision that sent Chisago County to the state’s Court of Appeals, has resolved itself with an almost unheard of outcome. Everyone is able to relax. The new owners of the parcel aren’t going to develop a retail, music, gathering venue. The former landowners won vindication, prevailing on …
Shafer City Council briefs
Shafer City Council met October 1 for a regular meeting. Council member Nick Brehm was absent.
Wyoming Council agrees to sell bonds for street improvement
The full Wyoming City Council last week approved sale of nearly $2 million in General Obligation Bonds to fund 2024 street improvements projects. Best bid of five received was recommended to be awarded to Brownstone Investment Group LLC at an interest rate of 3.222.
CHISAGO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Chisago County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the Chisago County Government Center with the following Commissioners present: Jim Swenson, Rick Greene, Marlys Dunne, Ben Montzka, Dan Dahlberg. Also present: County Administrator Chase Burnham, County Attorney Janet Reiter, Assistant …
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME: Ant Man Apparel
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CITY OF STACY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Meeting information
Notice is hereby given that on October 28, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.; or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the Stacy City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed vacation of a drainage and utility easement for the property located at 30393 Stacy Ponds …
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME: Barn Garb Hockey Threads
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All County Veterans Memorial getting facelift, could use volunteers
The All County Veterans Memorial on Hwy. 8 in Lindstrom, is getting a major facelift after 20 years. Area veterans are honored here with a paver engraved with their name, branch of service, rank and years of service and there are separate areas for POW-MIA and women veterans. The committee …
