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LAPD project second analysis
Little progress to report — This about sums up any news out of last week’s Lakes Area Police Commission meeting.
Sunrise Schoolhouse gala was rocking
Hundreds of supporters got behind the effort to relocate the historic Sunrise Schoolhouse, and they partied and feasted at Maple Ridge Farms Wedding and Events venue May 10.
Taylors Falls tables cannabis license action
What do you do when one advisory body recommends action on a decision pending before you, and a second advisory group wants a delay? Taylors Falls city council this week unanimously chose the directive from the Economic Development Commission (EDC) to delay voting on two cannabis licenses being made available …
Everything looks better in color
Just before the start of this last school year, Chloe Haugen, Josie Hansen, and Alex Peterson from Girl Scout Troop 57426 completed their Silver Award.
Local singers receive warm welcome in Sweden
Unexpected Company Chorale from the Lakes Area was in Algutsboda, Sweden posing in front of the sign celebrating the sister city relationship between Algutsboda and Chisago City, prior to their concert in the beautiful Swedish church. “Our third concert was amazing, alongside the Mixed Voices choir in Algutsboda!” Michelle Hein, …
Taylors Falls raises sewer and water rates immediately
A couple of action items did come out of the Taylors Falls city council session this week, in addition to prolonged discussion about a cannabis related issue. (See story starting on page 1.)
County has reason to fear state budget outcome
If there’s a piece of land that is owned by Chisago County and you have an interest in acquiring the parcel— now might be a good time to get serious. The county commissioners met in a workshop session May 14 to focus on some lingering assets-housekeeping and the county owned …
Memorial Day weekend is here
This weekend is Memorial Day weekend and if you take a look at the middle of this edition of the County Press you will see two pages of Memorial Day events held by local Veterans around the county. They take time out of their busy schedules to hold Memorial Day …
Rhubarb is back and better than ever
It’s rhubarb season! The colorful vegetable (yes, it is a vegetable, not a fruit) is aplenty this year, and it goes into some phenomenal recipes.
North Branch wants more detail on 75 house plan
A preliminary plat for 75 single family homes, potentially 167 apartments in a collection of buildings and seven future commercial lots, tied to a request to amend a portion of residential development code, were both tabled at last week’s North Branch City Council meeting. Council agreed 5-0 they need more …
Stacy hears patrol activity report; town hall damaged with flooding
Stacy City Council met May 13 for a regular meeting. Mayor Mark Utecht was absent. Council member Dennis Thieling was acting Mayor.
