Julie Vick
Julie Ann Vick (née Remackel), age 63, of Chisago City, Minnesota, went into the loving embrace of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 12, 2026.
County board denies expanded uses at Hay Days site
In a rare move, September 16, the Chisago County Board unanimously turned a recommended permit approval from the planning commission, on its head— and voted 5-0 to deny the SnoBarons snowmobile club request to intensify use of their Hay Days Motorsports event grounds. The planning commission had recommended approval 4-3 …
A disaster that reshaped America, 25 years later
A number of local veterans stepped-up, once again, as speakers and to bring a sense of ceremony to the September 11th event in Moberg Park in Chisago City last week. This year marks the 25th anniversary.
ARMER contract to be renewed
Agreements put in place years ago to create a comprehensive emergency communications network of several hundred devices, under a system called ARMER, are due to expire in December. The county commissioners adopted wording for a new agreement, which will be distributed to agencies and government units. Fees and conditions in …
Hursh granted extension on development in Taylors Falls
The ongoing saga with the anticipated Hursh Metal Erectors facility on empty lots in the Taylors Falls Business Park, saw some movement off dead-center, with action by the city council this week.
Busy weekend on tap....
This weekend there are a bunch of events for you to take part in. Wyoming is hosting their annual Stagecoach Day, Shafer is hosting their annual Shafer Days and Sunday is Almelund’s Apple Festival.
Battery storage site #2
Beaver Bay, depicted as the parcel outlined in graphic above, is a North Branch battery storage system. It is proposed for property across from the Xcel substation, on County Road 14. This is a different project from the DESRI battery storage system that was approved over a year ago, and …
Stacy looks to get new fire truck, new cannabis biz questioned
Stacy City Council met September 8 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
It’s pumpkin spice season!
If you’ve read my column for any amount of time, you know I am Team Pumpkin Spice for life. My favorite dish as a kid on Thanksgiving was the pumpkin pie dessert, I’ve always loved pumpkin spice drinks. Everything about pumpkin spice is right in my wheelhouse. This column will …
Vincent Voigt
Vincent Paul Voigt, age 72, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, passed away on August 26, 2026. A retired truck driver, Vince enjoyed spending his time with family and friends, working on projects, and relaxing at the lake.
Doyle Land Sr.
Doyle Land Sr went to be Home with His Lord on September 14, 2026, at the age of 86.
April Struemke
April Lynn Struemke, age 56, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at her home in Osceola, WI after winning a nearly yearlong battle with AML Leukemia. The cancer may have taken her body but never once took her soul. She choose her to end life with dignity and grace while …
Law Enforcement
Numerous calls for law enforcement assistance for incidents associated with Hay Days were received by dispatch September 12.
Ronald Schlipp
Ron R. Schlipp, age 65, of Center City, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2026, at home.
Cannabis cultivation to get another look by county
A group of neighbors living next to a cannabis cultivation site in Sunrise Township, brought their concerns to the Chisago County Board last week. At the same meeting Commissioner Dan Dahlberg requested some of those same issues be on the meeting agenda. He sought action to have the county planning …
