Fry out as North Branch city administrator effective December 15

The City of North Branch has announced an agreement was adopted by city council permitting City Administrator Renae Fry to no longer be an employee as of December 15. The city will name an “interim” administrator by that last day— to serve until a search locates “chief administrative officer’ candidates. …

'Tis the season in Taylors Falls!

Taylors Falls downtown main street was filled Friday night, Nov. 24 with the start to the holiday season underway with the Lighting Festival parade.

Daycare incentives may be bearing fruit

Four new Chisago County daycare licenses are fast-approaching finalization, the result of a concerted effort by the county to increase options.

Shafer lot split, combine confusing

Shafer City Council met November 21 for a regular Council meeting. All members were present.

Wastewater costs planned to increase for CLJSTC in 2024

The Chisago Lakes Joint Sewage Treatment Commission met last week just one member into a five person majority, with four absent. Marlys Dunne, Lloyd Vetter, Bob Gustafson and Claire Luger missed out on voting for a 6.9 percent budget hike for next year.

Wyoming Council briefs...

The drought of last summer may have something to do with the larger-than-normal past due bills the Wyoming City Council certified to taxes last week. Council member Linda Nanko Yeager asked if the $102,000 in seriously delinquent accounts has roots in the rates and if they are burdensome to residents. …

AREA HOCKEY ROUND UP

The Wildcats girls’ hockey team dominated Delano/Rockford on Saturday, November 18 at Chisago Lakes Arena, outshooting them 44-18, but lost 3-2 in overtime. Aly Vogelsang scored both Wildcat goals, and now has three goals in the Wildcats’ first two games.

District starts to regroup after failed levy; custodians agreement reached

The Chisago Lakes School Board began the process of regrouping after the two failed voter questions in early November. At their regular meeting Thursday, November 16, Superintendent Brian Dietz said the district is thankful for all the help and support received in the process and that they would see what …

Joyce Priebe

Joyce M. Priebe, age 90 passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 surrounded by her children.

Jeanne Walz

Jeanne Anne Walz (Willis) October 30, 1952, passed away on November 9, 2023 at the age of 71, while on her dream trip to Italy. Reunited with her beloved daughter, Kelly Jeanne Thompson, husband Robert G Walz, mother Elaine J. Willis, and father Richard H. Willis. Also preceded in death …

Lighting festivals and craft fairs this weekend

What a blast we had going to the Taylors Falls Lighting Festival. I will say, it was one of the coldest that I can remember, but judging by the size of the crowd, that didn’t seem to bother too many people. People lined the street for the lighting and the …

Post-Thanksgiving creations on menu

I know we are a week past Thanksgiving already, but many people, myself included, freeze some of the leftovers when you have plenty of them and then you can use them later in different recipes.

Law Enforcement

A female driver in a pickup truck ran over a fire hydrant on Gable Avenue, Stacy, destroying the above ground component of the breakaway hydrant. Incident happened about 6 p.m.

CHISAGO COUNTY SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022

The purpose of this Report is to provide a summary of financial information concerning Chisago County for interested citizens. Questions about this report should be directed to Bridgitte Konrad, Chisago County Auditor-Treasurer at 651-213-8500.

CITY OF WYOMING NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF WYOMING ORDINANCE NO. 2023-05

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-05: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF WYOMING CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 40, ARTICLE IV, DEFINITIONS AND ARTICLE VII, DIVISION 5, ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS.

SUNRISE TOWNSHIP REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL POST FRAME TOWN HALL BUILDING

Proposals are being taken for the construction of a new post frame Town Hall shell building for Sunrise Township. Detailed proposals are due by 5:30 p.m. January 11, 2024.

CHISAGO LAKES JOINT SEWAGE TREATMENT COMMISSION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Electronic Bids will be received by Chisago Lakes Joint Sewage Treatment Commission on the QuestCDN.com website via the VirtuBid electronic bidding application. Only electronic bids will be accepted for this project. Bids will be received on the QuestCDN.com website, until 1:00 P.M. CST on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Neighberz performs holiday concert in North Branch Dec. 7

Get in the holiday spirit with the band Neighberz performing music for a 6 p.m. concert with dancing on Thursday, December 7. Pizza and salad, and holiday sweets and treats, will be served to make the evening complete! The event is sponsored by We R Able and held at the …

CHISAGO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Wednesday, November 01, 2023

The Chisago County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 01, 2023 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, Clerk of the Board Christina …

POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE: Amanda Neumann

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Mortgage Foreclosure Sale is hereby postponed to December 14, 2023, at 10:00 A.M., Sheriff's Main Office, 15230 Per Road, Center City, MN in said County and State.