LOCAL
County-union still no closer to agreement
The county negotiating team and the Teamsters Local 320 union representatives did not come to any terms after a mediation session called late last week at the Bureau of Mediation Services.
North Branch discusses ending leaf pick up
For nearly 30 years residents in North Branch have had their seasonal leaf debris vacuumed up in spring and fall. You rake the leaves into your property street-frontage and the city makes the leaves disappear.
Taylors Falls council buys new garbage cans; grant won by local church
The streets downtown in Taylors Falls will be perked up a bit with a new garbage receptacle plan in place. The city council Monday night this week voted in favor of acquiring several matching black cans with city art, for a not to exceed sum of $6,000. The bill is …
Center City Council seeks clarity on catch basins
Center City Council met July 7 for a regular meeting. Council member Sally Swanson was absent.
Future Lakes Area Police facility shifts to Chisago City’s hands for project analysis
The proverbial political football which the future Lakes Area Police Department facility has become, is no closer to the end zone than it was a couple of years ago. In the wake of the police commission meeting last week any opportunity for progress is now in Chisago City’s hands. The …
How to beat the heat this week
Well, it’s officially disgusting out. This week has been brutally hot. Every time I’ve stepped outside to do something, I am instantly pouring sweat. I enjoy the summer because our winters here are far too long, but I don’t enjoy whatever this is. So this week’s recipes will be all …
From KOD to Wannigan Days
What a fantastic weekend Lindstrom had for the Karl Oskar Days celebration. It finished right before this current inferno week began. The entire event was very well attended with the parade being as full and as crowded as I can remember. It was full of great floats and tons of …
‘The Revolutionists’ ignites audiences at Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls
This past weekend, was the opening performance of The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson in Festival Theatre's intimate Black Box space on Main Street. The smaller venue immediately draws the audience into the world of the play, creating the feeling that you're not simply watching history unfold; you are sitting in …
Chisago County Fair a great time despite heat!
The County Fair is a colorful, busy time in Rush City. The barns are open to visit with the animals that 4Hers enter in a host of contests, the public is welcome to submit projects and collections for judges to award ribbons to and the arena is home to dirt …
Karl Oskar Days celebration
Karl Oskar Days had a little bit of everything this year. From the unveiling of the new Vilhelm Moberg bust to the snuff box winner of $1,000 Porter Anderson to a parade chock full of local dignitaries including Wade and Roxy Carlson and the GOAT Rusty Johnson and the Brink’s.
30-day closure of Highway 243 at Highway 95 begins July 13
Construction crews are preparing to reopen 260th St. at Hwy 95 in Franconia Township on Fri, July 10. Then, beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, July 13, they will close Highway 243 at Highway 95, weather permitting. This means access to the Osceola Bridge at Highway 95 will be closed. …
Charges filed in 2025 fentanyl overdose death
Two people alleged to have provided fentanyl that caused the death of Cole Letexier, 24, a little over a year ago were before Judge Jesse Seabrooks III online Monday this week, to hear about bail terms. Both continue to be held.
