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Exceptional efforts recognized
North Branch Officer Adam Hanson and Firefighter Captain Bobby Morelli stood for a photo after accepting accolades from the North Branch City Council last week. Morelli was named the state Association of Fire Departments’ MSFDA Firefighter of the Year. North Branch Fire Chief Pat Heinen commented Morelli has the most …
Lindstrom sees utility rate hikes and capital plan costs for next five years
Lindstrom City Council met October 15 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Wrong place, wrong time for cannabis in North Branch
North Branch City Council rejected an application for a cannabis business last week but council said it’s not the product they oppose, it’s basically the location.
Stacy gets 2024 audit; hears of ‘amazing’ staff
Stacy City Council met October 14 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
NB makes street improvements in NW Old Town a priority
The process to pursue multi-million dollars in street improvements in North Branch got the green light from city leaders last week. Next step is for the North Branch engineering consultants, WSB to put together a feasibility study with some cost projections for potentially going out for bids. The rough estimate …
Taylors Falls council tackles code variance requests
The owner of a residence on Plateau Street that is bringing the historic home back to life after damage from a lightning strike, was approved last week by Taylors Falls City Council to position a new “carriage house” style garage on an adjacent vacant lot, which he also owns.
Outerwear Fair, Brinks change
I understand that most of you get the paper on Thursday, but I wanted to remind you that the awesome volunteers over at Trinity Lutheran Church are currently holding their annual Outerwear Fair. These folks have taken the time to collect gently used winter clothing for all— which the public …
Let’s keep having Halloween fun!
One serious recipe this week for a classic Italian dish, and then some fun Halloween specialties!
Scouts sprucing up the town
The Wyoming Library has a new look entering its 20th year as a branch of the East Central Regional system. Local Eagle Scout candidate Nick F. Fuhol and Wyoming area Scout Troop 9142 reinvigorated the library’s grounds, cleaning out the rain garden and its walkways and rebuilding the benches.
License plate readers working as intended
The City of Wyoming in the few days that four new license plate reader devices were activated on local roads — reviewed data on 1,100 “alerts” identifying license plates tied to everything from revoked and/or suspended drivers, stolen vehicles or plates and one driver was arrested alleged to have violated …
Fire marshal ruling on Springs Inn “undetermined”
The state fire marshal investigating the Springs Inn blaze has concluded his report and announced he had no specific determination on the cause.
Center City Council communicates with TF on Hursh relocation delay
Center City Council met October 7 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
