LOCAL
Wheelage tax going to double
County commissioners voted 5-0 to double the wheelage tax that is collected when you register a vehicle purchase or renew registration (tabs) in Minnesota. The county’s wheelage tax has been set at $10 for years and state law allows for it to go to $20 maximum, which is what the …
LID seeks city channel endorsement
Lindstrom City Council met July 17 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Franconia is home to Farm Family of the Year
The 2025 Chisago County Farm Family of the Year is not in its purist sense, a “farm” family. And even though their Rust Hill Ranch is not yet providing a full time living wage; members of the county Extension Committee, who select the annual Farm Family, embraced Becky and Matthew …
Wacky and fun Wannigan Days
Wannigan Days celebration was well attended over the weekend. The parade was highlighted with marching bands, tons of floats and even a visit from the Vulcans. Top right: the Chisago Lakes boys were victorious over youth from St, Croix Falls in the tug-o-war.
Reuse MN keeps products out of landfills
Chisago County opened the North Branch Library community room for a special event last week. Reuse MN is a non-profit that organizes repair and rehab sessions, to keep products out of landfills. Skilled volunteers help citizens to get more use of fixable items, rather than opting for disposal. The effort …
On to Center City Days fun
I hope you had a chance to get to Wannigan Days over the weekend. After a drizzly start on Saturday the skies cleared and it was beautiful.
Budget just at beginning phase for Lakes Area Police Department
A Lakes Area Police Commission subcommittee continues looking into re-use of Lindstrom City Hall for a law enforcement facility— while the Commission met in regular session last week to handle the usual department business.
Bringing some unique tastes to you
I made an exciting discovery last week, although I didn’t have enough time to share it with you guys quite yet in this space.
Investigation reaches search, seizure stages in Shafer
The East Central Drug Task Force has released few details about two days of search warrants that authorities executed in and around a property in downtown Shafer, July 17 and 18. No names for people detained have been provided and charges are pending. As of Friday afternoon there had been …
East Hwy. 8 study meetings scheduled
MnDOT will host two public meetings and invites the community to share their feedback on the ideas for improving Hwy. 8/Lake Blvd. from Chisago City to Taylors Falls. Attendees will have an opportunity to share feedback on the improvement ideas and ask questions of the study team. There will be …
Taylors Falls hit with a slew of repairs, emergency expenses
City watermain, storm sewer, street sweeper and other repairs coming in close to $100,000 had to be handled this week at the regular Taylors Falls City Council meeting, minus the mayor who was excused for a work commitment.
Karl Oskar Days lights up downtown Lindstrom for a weekend!
Karl Oskar Days featured something for everyone last weekend, including a car show, sports events, shopping specials, bands, beer gardens and topped off with a wrestling show! It was a great weekend to be a resident of Lindstrom!
Chisago County Fair thrives on its new weekend
The Chisago County Fair moved up a couple of weekends this year, and it was great weather and exciting fun for everyone, even this little with the face paint enjoying some corn on the cob!
