LOCAL
Taylors Falls council deliberating number of cannabis licenses
Entrepreneurs interested in purchasing the “MINNDOT LOT” on main street in Taylors Falls have basically stayed on the sidelines for years – that is until recreational adult use cannabis became legal in Minnesota. The proximity of Taylors Falls to what developers look at as a clamoring Wisconsin market, now makes …
NB appoints council member, again
The vacancy on the North Branch City Council created with Peter Schaps’ sudden resignation April 8 has been filled. Jim Ibinger, who was on the ballot but not a top vote-getter last November, was appointed 4-0. Three of the five leaders on the council now have been “elected.”
Projects tour exposes cobbled nature of the high school
To the casual observer, Chisago Lakes High School doesn’t look like it needs about $29 million worth of TLC, but people taking a tour of the site last week were advised many issues to be addressed are hidden in building systems and structure. Pipes, air handlers, wiring, alarms, lighting, rooftops, …
PROM 2025
Students from North Branch and Chisago Lakes were looking dapper for their prom dances on Saturday, April 26. North Branch’s was at the Scandia Creamery while CL’s was held at Big Rock Creek.
