LOCAL
Arctic weather blamed for water pipe break impacting Hazelden campus in Center City
The subzero temps January 20 and 21 caused a waterline serving the Hazelden Betty Ford campus in Center City to freeze and break.
Two car crash near Taylors Falls kills two December 30
The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office, authorities from Polk County Wisconsin and state patrol personnel responded to a two-car crash on Highway 8 just outside of Taylors Falls last Monday, December 30, where two people were killed. The conditions were wet and foggy as the report of the crash came in …
Taylors Falls bonding meeting is called off
The Taylors Falls City public hearing scheduled for Monday, January 27 to discuss details about bonding for roofing needs and for acquisition of a fire truck is CANCELLED.
Eagle Scouts recognized for projects
Troop 159 recognized three new Eagle Scouts at a special Court of Honor held at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Lindstrom, December 29. As one of the requirements to earn an Eagle Award, each of these young men led a service project in the community. The three projects include.
Lakes Area Police Commission holds first 2025 meeting
The first 2025 meeting of Lakes Area Police Commission members did not bring any news good or bad, on whether Lindstrom City Hall could be retro-fitted for use as a law enforcement facility.
Wyoming hires two police officers, building inspector
The Wyoming City Council meeting last week included some needed staff hirings on the agenda. The police department will fill vacancies of two officers— Joseph Vang was slated to begin on the payroll January 13, and Officer Rebekah Peterson was to start Jan. 12. Council was advised that Vang is …
Shafer OK’s 3.5% COLA; ice rink plan
Shafer City Council held its first meeting of the year January 7. Newly elected Rebecca Henderson (pictured right) was sworn in. Marilyn Anderson who was also elected in November was unable to attend the meeting and will be sworn in at the next meeting.
Taylors Falls City Council welcomes two new members
The Taylors Falls Council on Monday night this week had new faces at the front of the room — Robert Bayer and Carol Schumann replaced Troy Aanonsen and Larry Julik Heine, who did not seek re-election last November. Council adopted a resolution acknowledging the 20 years of Larry Julik Heine’s …
Center City Council briefs...
Center City Council met for January 7. Newly elected member Sally Swanson (pictured right) was sworn in replacing Ryan Pease who did not seek re-election. Council member Lloyd Vetter attended virtually.
