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.
