Fatality in fire Sunday night, at Shafer apartments
Sheriff’s officials have confirmed that a woman died, apparently in the fire that consumed a multi-unit building on Redwing Avenue in Shafer, Sunday, February 2. The unidentified female, approximately 60 years old, was recovered at the scene and her name is being withheld until relatives can be notified.
Stacy arena seeks $5 million from state
The top-revenue generator charitable gaming organization based in Chisago County, is seeking $5 million in state aid through a bill authored by Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch). The request in Senate File 312 was introduced January 21.
State charitable gaming data show highs, lows
Of the nearly 20 charitable gaming licensees operating events, pull tabs and bingo games in Chisago County— just two are five star listed, which is the optimal ranking the state awards to charitable gaming operations.
Five years; jail is still a model of collaboration
The goal behind the formation of a group called the Chisago County Collaborative Coalition is to encourage efficiencies in local government. The group brings together interested county and city officials, township leaders, department heads, school district reps and they learn about what’s going on throughout the county.
Still some trouble spots on area lakes
The lake ice still has weak spots. This truck broke through on Green Lake at the channel between the big and the smaller basins, Jan 25, about 7:35 a.m. No injuries reported. The owner assured authorities the vehicle would be removed soon.
Taylors Falls City Council revises winter street parking rule; gets roofing costs
The winter overnight street parking rules were revised by the Taylors Falls City Council at the meeting Monday night Jan 27. The time when vehicles are prohibited from city streets (until April 15) is NOW midnight to 6 a.m. The former wording allowed vehicles until 2 a.m. but plow trucks …
Shafer City Council discusses code violations with deputy, lift station issues with public works, ok’s new GPS tracker
Shafer City Council held a regular meeting January 21. All members were present. The council swore in new member Marilyn Anderson before the meeting began.
Chisago Lakes winding down regular season
The Wildcat girls’ hockey team and the Northern Tier Stars skated to a 4-4 overtime tie Wednesday, January 22 at Chisago Lakes Arena.
Wildcats win defensive battle with Pine City
Goalie Brett Hanson allowed just one goal on 27 shots and Max Bobrowski and Jacob Kletti gave the Wildcat boys’ hockey team just enough offense to beat the Pine City Dragons 2-1 last Thursday, January 23 at Pine City High School.
Vikings shine at true team gymnastics meet
The North Branch gymnastics squad competed in the 10 team state true team meet last week at Big Lake High School and finished in sixth place. The unique meet is an invite only to the top 10 teams in Class A and instead of taking the top four scores from …
Wildcat grapplers score last 12 points to upend Irondale
The Wildcats participated in the Irondale Team Tournament last Thursday, January 23. They opened with a 60-16 loss to Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City. In their next dual, the Wildcats lost to Ogilvie 45-27. In their final match of the day, the Wildcats beat tournament hosts Irondale 37-34 to claim seventh place.
Vikings sweep home tri
The Viking wrestling team won both of its duals at the North Branch Triangular, held last Thursday, January 23 at North Branch High School. The Vikings beat St. Croix Lutheran 62-10 and bested Somerset, Wisc. 51-18. Even without the benefit of forfeits, the Vikings would have come out on top …
AREA HOOPS ROUND UP
North Branch’s girls team had been the lone bright spot for the county basketball scene this year, but they took on the second place St. Francis squad on Tuesday, January 21 in their lone action of the week and fell 54-49.
