LOCAL
Stacy City Council fields noise complaint, sells business park lot, improves cold storage building, gets positive investment news
Stacy City Council met April 14 for a regular meeting. Mayor Mark Utecht was absent. Council member Dennis Thieling was acting mayor for the meeting.
Harris Feed Mill comes down
This Harris landmark, approximately 100 years old, is razed by owner. No redevelopment plans in the works for the parcel yet. The mill began as an extension of North Branch Mill, organized in 1899. Donald Kennen was the last owner.
Budget workshop scrutiny of county Teamsters contract terms
The county commissioners get together in a monthly work session every second Wednesday to devote an entire informal discussion to budgeting and capital needs. No action is taken, but if there’s sufficient information and consensus the item goes to a regular County Board business agenda. (Regular business meetings are the …
Attempted murder alleged in Wyoming assault
The Chisago County Attorney’s office is pursuing first degree attempted murder charges against a 73 year old Wyoming male, arrested by Wyoming Police on May 11.
Cleaning up the community
On Saturday, May 16, a great group of Chisago Lakes Lions met at Brink’s Market in Chisago City to clean up Highway 8. The weather was great for the Lion’s twice year cleanup of the stretch of the highway. “We handle Highway 8 between Frankie’s in Chisago City and Nick …
Building materials company to locate in North Branch
Louisiana Pacific’s new facility in North Branch will be welcomed and celebrated with a groundbreaking hosted by the company, June 23 on the new plant site site in the Interstate Business Park.
North Branch okays Flock license plate readers on split vote
The North Branch City Council split 3-2 on approving the use of automated license plate readers and contracting with equipment and service provider Flock for $3,000 per camera for seven devices at various well-travelled routes. Exact sites for the readers are still being worked out, council was advised.
Memorial Day is more than fun
This weekend is Memorial Day weekend. That means the bulk of us get to enjoy an extra day off on Monday. While most of us use it for catching up on yard work or enjoying a picnic with family, sometimes we miss the real reason for the day off.
Off the beaten path with classics
Burgers, pizza, deviled eggs. All easy staples of anybody’s menu, right? Well, try these versions on for size and I promise you they’ll be different!
Historical Society Spring Tea - the place to be
The Chisago County Historical Society’s second annual Spring Tea held at the Lindstrom Community Center May 2 was a great success! A “sold-out” crowd of 92 people enjoyed tasty food and tea while seated at 13 individually designed tables in a wonderfully transformed space. After dessert, a “Wedding Fashions: Old …
Two tragic deaths: two defendants await day in court
Two local cases are making their way through the courts, both involving loss of life and alleged perpetrators who are in various states of mental disorder. The criminal proceedings are set aside while the civil system clarifies the best way to proceed.
New saloon owner gets Shafer OK on charitable gaming
Shafer City council met May 5 for a regular meeting all members were present.
County board welcomes new HHS Director; accepts water patrol grant for PWC
The newly-hired Health and Human Services Director for Chisago County attended the May 6 Board meeting after just a few days on the job. Vickie Goulette succeeds Robert Benson, who retired at the end of January. She introduced herself and her mission was to observe the HHS portion of the …
