County Primary results
In the three-way race for the Chisago County Board that was part of the primary ballot Tuesday this week— the unofficial results show Rick Greene and Chris DuBose will continue their campaigns. Challenger Paula Hanson came in third. Greene got 766 in primary voting and DuBose received 833 votes. Commissioner …
Wyoming renews license plate reader contract, OK’s site plan for fire hall
The Wyoming City Fire Hall alterations site plan came before the city council and won approval last week. The new footprint calls for a setback variance on the Felton Avenue side. The building will need minor additions and also will feature a hose drying tower, when the fire department takes …
Relay for Life honorary survivors recognized
The American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of Chisago County will be on Friday night, August 21 from 5-9 pm at the Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, in Center City -1 Summit Avenue. There will be hundreds of luminaria to view, each in honor of someone who has survived or in …
County Board tackles data center moratorium and orders cleanup of property
The county commissioners unanimously declared a property in Rushseba Township to be a public health hazard and last week they ordered the process of cleanup to begin.
Taylors Falls outlaws Flock devices for year; looking into city hall security measures
The Taylors Falls city council was confronted this week with the trifecta of hot topics—the reality of active shooter concerns, the controversy over Flock license plate reader use and persistent rumors over a potential data center in town.
South Center Lake access, off 295th, closes for repairs Aug. 17
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is planning a complete rehabilitation of the South Center Public Water Access Site. This project will upgrade the parking lot, replace the existing concrete ramp, improve accessibility, and address best management practices for stormwater and aquatic invasive species.
Center City Council moves old jail site housing plat forward
Center City Council met August 4 for a regular meeting. All members were present. There were 38 people in attendance.
Small break; was that a goat?
We finally have a weekend break from town celebrations. Next week will be Chisago City’s chance to shine. This weekend you can recharge your batteries because they rev up again with Ki Chi Saga Days, Almelund Threshing Show, Shafer Days, and Amador Applefest just around the corner.
Motorcycle fatality near Rush City
An Elk River man died when he hit the back end of a vehicle with his motorcycle, near the intersection of Rush Point Drive and Fairfield, Rush City. Authorities were alerted to a crash about 1:49 p.m. Tuesday Aug 11 and the responding sheriff’s deputy came upon what appeared to …
Bulldogs fall flat in district playoffs, season ends
The Bulldog baseball team, which appeared headed for their second state tournament ever this year, had their season abruptly ended when they lost their first two games of the District 1B tournament at beautiful Cold Spring Baseball Field last Saturday, knocking them out of the double-elimination tournament and leaving them …
Roger Cunningham
Roger Paul Cunningham, 71, of Shafer, MN passed away at home on August 4, 2026 after a long period of declining health.
Corrine Mix
Corrine Ann (Strand) Mix, 85, formerly of Chisago City, died Saturday, August 8, at Meadows on Fairview in Wyoming, MN. Corrine was born November 8, 1940 to Arthur William (A.W.) and Muriel Palma (Strand) Strand, the second of four children and the only daughter. She was baptized at Augustana Academy …
Darlene Sparby
Darlene Harriet (Swiontek) Sparby, age 91, of Shafer, Minnesota passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026 at her home of natural causes.
Fleeing suspect drives into river, drowns
A Rush City resident drove his vehicle into the St Croix River while allegedly fleeing pursuing deputies
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Ardeen & Sharon Beers
Sharon Beth (Dickman) Beers passed away at home on July 9, 2024 after a three- year battle with cancer. She was born July 20, 1944, and grew up in Wells and Mankato, MN. It was in Mankato she met Ardeen. They married and lived in Coon Rapids for several years …
William Johnson
William “Bill” Charles Johnson passed peacefully from this life on July 25, 2026, at the age of 77, after a courageous, nearly four-decade journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
