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Delivery driver who stopped would-be murderer recognized
What would you do if you were an uninvolved passer-by who encountered a man holding a hammer who is presumably assaulting a female, who you obsere bleeding from obvious head trauma? If you are the type of person who would intervene, take control of the weapon and confront the apparent …
County board supportive of agency expanding efforts
This time of year the numbers being discussed in council chambers, school board meetings and special agencies have a bearing on property taxes but are only suggestions. The special funding needs of government units begin at a maximum level; by December the FINAL tax needs are adopted. The early tax …
County board OK’s AFSCME contract; park controlled burns
In addition to the initial 2027 budget request for the county HRA/EDA (see other story) the County Board of Commissioners tackled an agenda last week that included:
Activity at 243/St. Croix bridge going into pre-con mode
The approximately $30 million bridge replacement at Osceola and Franconia on County Highway 243 is officially underway—with dive teams having recently relocated rare mussel species inhabiting the water in the work zone. This was one of several early steps being taken to reduce impact on wildlife and the riverway environment, …
Shafer looks at manganese issue again and well status
Shafer City council met August 18 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Lindstrom council handles full agenda, moves 2027 street projects forward
Lindstrom City Council met August 19 for a regular meeting. Council member Greg Krueger attended virtually.
Why is the trail closed now?
What an absolutely spectacular weekend Chisago City had for Ki Chi Saga Days. We got a reprieve from the blistering summer-long heat and you could see the effect in the sheer number of visitors to the celebration. Moberg Park was packed the entire time and there were people everywhere. The …
My favorite summer food is always corn!
Man, have I been enjoying the corn harvest this summer. There’s been some great stuff that I got from a local farmers market, and it just hits different.
CL looking to replace middle school parking lot; online numbers exploding
The Chisago Lakes School Board took a step toward a major round of parking lot improvements, while also hearing encouraging enrollment numbers and an update on the district’s strategic plan at their latest school board meeting on Thursday, August 20.
Wyoming renews ALPR contract
The use of license plate readers in the confines of the City of Wyoming is continuing for at least another year. After hearing a glowing recommendation about the devices and their usefulness, the city council last week voted to authorize Public Safety Director and Chief of Police Neil Bauer to …
North Branch says goodbye to Flock
Back in May, the North Branch City Council authorized the police to enter into a contract for Flock brand automatic license plate readers (ALPR) to be used in the city limits. The vote then was 3-2. Council okayed seven devices, three of which were installed but had not been activated, …
Three cheers for The Three Musketeers at Festival Theatre
Festival Theatre’s production of The Three Musketeers in St. Croix Falls is a fast-paced, swashbuckling adventure that leans into everything that makes the classic story fun. There are heroes and villains, sword fights, romance and plenty of laughs packed into a two and a half hour production that rarely slows …
Chisago County names their Farm Family of the Year
The Chisago County Farm Family of the Year was probably selected by the Extension Committee to represent agriculture in this area more for their promotion of community spirit than the production of their farm.
