LOCAL
Out and about in the community
This group of hard-workers were located at Stacy Lions Park last week, as the North Branch School District activated its annual Community Service Day. Students pictured are with the education program in the Brooker Building. Students from all the district buildings go by bus or walk, to age-appropriate locations in …
Election filings close, many ballots uncontested
The filings for the federal, state and county offices that are up for election this fall closed June 2. The county commissioner seat being vacated by Jim Swenson, representing the city of North Branch on the county board, has only Tim MacMillan running unopposed.
Chisago City accepts authority for retail cannabis sales; open mic question on data centers
The Chisago City Council on March 26 worked its way through topics ranging from the annual audit to Emerald Ash Borer, and a resident seeking a moratorium on data centers.
Pastor’s passion for peony plants prompts public picnic
When Pastor Kevin Schumann moved into Taylors Falls a little over 30 years ago he was not sure which plants would work best in his yard; but the dilemma was easily resolved. It didn’t take long to realize the city had a deer problem. He observed the deer ignoring peony …
Wyoming City Council okays cannabis requests, hires Community Service Officer
Two applications related to recreational cannabis businesses came before the Wyoming City Council and were approved. The grow operation approved earlier for 269th Street was allowed to add two greenhouses. No retail is being allowed on this site.
NB council hears everyday heroes need to be celebrated
Nearly all of last week’s North Branch City Council meeting was dedicated to discussing a possible Tax Increment Financing plan for a senior housing project, but council did give time to a proclamation marking this as the 100th year of the Midsummer Days celebration and declaring a week to honor …
Confused about Highway 8?
Many people have inquired where the Highway 8 reconstruction project sits right now. It just so happens there is a community informational meeting on Tuesday June 9 at the Lindstrom Community Center. The meeting will run from 5-7pm and will feature the recommendations made by MnDOT for improving Highway 8 …
Congrats to the class of 2026!
Congratulations to all the graduates out there this year! Both the Chisago Lakes and North Branch seniors are getting to the end of their high school career and are off to bigger and better things.
Bicyclist hurt on Highway 8 in Chisago City June 2
The state patrol reports a Shafer man who was riding a bicycle south on Lofton Avenue, was hit by a truck as he entered the intersection at Highway 8 in Chisago City, Tuesday night, June 2 about 7:50 p.m.
Memorial Day celebrations are always a beautiful tribute
James Enebak, one of three generations of Campbells placing markers and flags on graves in Fairview Cemetery, Saturday, May 23 in anticipation of Memorial Day.
New saloon owners and firefighters reconnect
Shafer City council met May 19 for a regular meeting. Mayor Paula Hanson was absent.
