LOCAL
Willey receives lifesaving award at annual CCSO banquet
On December 23, 2025 Levi Willey was visiting his grandmother for Christmas break. During his visit his grandmother became dizzy and passed out with only the two of them at home. Levi who was seven at the time saw his grandmother needed help and called 911.
Veterans man local flag disposal event
The Legion Post in Chisago Lakes offered a flag disposal/retirement opportunity at Moberg Park in Chisago City last weekend. They also were selling new flags. Pictured (l-r) are volunteers Gary Gerke, George McMahon, John Henrickson and John Guse.
100 year Midsummer Grand Marshals picked for their ultimate sacrifice
For this 100th year of Midsummer Days in North Branch the sponsoring organization—the American Legion Post 85— has opted to recognize the ultimate sacrifice of two North Branch citizens and their Gold Star families.
Highway 8 comments needed by July
The Minnesota Department of Transportation hosted an open house last week to bring citizens up to date on plans being drafted for future projects on Highway 8.
Chisago Lakes school board gets early look at critical deferred projects
The Chisago Lakes School Board got some details last week on proceeding with projects which have been deferred with the exception of major work needed at the middle school. The middle school will be a stand alone referendum in the near future, Supt. Brian Dietz stated.
Stacy council talks benefits for staff; public works tasks to be done
Stacy City Council met June 9 for a regular meeting. Council member Mike Hoppe was absent.
County building permit department still active
Chisago County Environmental Services handles the permit requests for a number of townships and cities and right now is the normal peak time period for construction activity that the department oversees. The department director acknowledges building permit applications and septic scheduling responses “have been affected” by the ongoing county strike; …
Taylors Falls gets visit from state lawmaker
State Representative Max Rymer R-North Branch attended the Taylors Falls city council meeting last week to review two requests he was asked to push in the latest session of the legislature. One was successful and Rymer said it was a great feeling to be able to directly assist the city …
Jeanenne Zank
“I won't be alone. I'll be with the Lord.” Jeanenne Agnes Zank, age 95, of Lindstrom, MN, passed peacefully in her sleep the morning of Sunday June 7.
Visit Midsommar in Lindstrom
This week and weekend is the annual Midsommar event in Lindstrom. The event which had a wonderful turnout its first year is back again and filled with fun for the whole family. The event kicked off with Elvis headlining the Harmony in the Park.
A little bit of this and that for the week
I was on vacation fishing last week and feel like I’ve shared nearly all of my best walleye recipes in this space before. I wasn’t quite sure what theme to follow this week, so I just went with a little grab bag of some fun recipes to try!
Minnesota State Patrol investigating fatal crash on Highway 8
The state patrol is investigating a two vehicle crash near the intersection of 270th and Highway 8 about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday June 9 that left a St. Croix Falls woman dead.
Early LID budget plans for channel expenses
With five of seven members present last week the Lake Improvement District Board of Directors made an early review of a proposed 2027 budget.
State Patrol investigating fatal crash on Hwy 8 TuesdayThe state patrol is investigating a two vehicle crash near the intersection of 270th and Highway 8
The state patrol is investigating a two vehicle crash near the intersection of 270th and Highway 8
