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Governor appoints Fischmann and Doom to judicial vacancies
Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Jacob Fischmann and Carrie Doom as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. These seats will be chambered in Mora in Kanabec County and Cambridge in Isanti County.
Local mini golf hole now in Guinness Book of Records
It’s uncanny how sometimes the best ideas can arise just figuring out how to make something work.
Walk With Animals relocates to Paradise Park
Northwoods Humane Society has switched location of the major fundraiser for the organization. The “Walk With the Animals” event relocates to Paradise Park this fall and is not at Lent Township Hall. It will be Saturday, September 13.
Ojiketa Haunt and Falloween move in ‘new direction’
At its Aug. 26 regular meeting, the Chisago City Council learned that, after 16 years of celebrating Falloween and the Ojiketa Haunt at Ojiketa Park, city staff and the park commission have decided to “take a new direction.”
North Branch council ok’s land use amended map for indoor cannabis
A request to amend the North Branch city comprehensive land use plan was approved last week 4-0 with Patrick Meacham absent, allowing for an indoor cannabis cultivation operation. The site on Evergreen Avenue is on the border with Stacy and involves 40 acres, currently supporting Greenworld Greenhouse. The action was …
Chisago City Council enacts ordinance regulating cannabis use, events, sales
On Tuesday, Aug 26, the Chisago City Council passed Ordinance 335 Chapter 177 regulating cannabis businesses within the legal boundaries of Chisago City.
Summer is not over (it can’t be)
I can not believe the kids are back in school. It seems like yesterday when we saw the last group of kids walking to the Dairy Queen to celebrate school being over with. This summer has absolutely flown by and now the weather geniuses are forecasting high temps in the …
Enjoy back to school time!
It’s time to get back to school for all the kids! I hope everyone has a safe, happy and exciting return to the classroom!
Chisago Lakes has staff to assist in processing Minneapolis incident
The Chisago Lakes Schools superintendent extended an invitation immediately following the Minneapolis shooting incident, suggesting that ISD 2144 students who feel “anxious or unsettled” to reach out to their child’s school officials for assistance. Supt. Brian Dietz said there are appointments with counselors available ahead of the start of school …
County board hears Wyoming Library extended hours trial run could start in fall
The East Central Regional Library system is creating an extended access program at the Wyoming Giese Memorial Library to offer use of that branch until 10 p.m. and over morning hours starting at 6 a.m. when the building is not staffed. The Wyoming Library pilot is the first in greater …
