LOCAL

August 21, 2026

North Branch says goodbye to Flock

Back in May, the North Branch City Council authorized the police to enter into a contract for Flock brand automatic license plate readers (ALPR) to be used in the city limits. The vote then was 3-2. Council okayed seven devices, three of which were installed but had not been activated, …

By DENISE MARTIN News

August 21, 2026

Three cheers for The Three Musketeers at Festival Theatre

Festival Theatre’s production of The Three Musketeers in St. Croix Falls is a fast-paced, swashbuckling adventure that leans into everything that makes the classic story fun. There are heroes and villains, sword fights, romance and plenty of laughs packed into a two and a half hour production that rarely slows …

By JEFF NORTON Sports Editor

August 21, 2026

Chisago County names their Farm Family of the Year

The Chisago County Farm Family of the Year was probably selected by the Extension Committee to represent agriculture in this area more for their promotion of community spirit than the production of their farm.

By DENISE MARTIN News

August 21, 2026

North Branch Stuffs the Bus!

Members of the North Branch Area Community Education brought school supplies to the annual Stuff The Bus event August 11 in Central Park. The supplies will be given to students and families for children in need for the upcoming school year.

August 21, 2026

Upcoming statewide vote could positively impact school funding

State lawmakers in the last session in St. Paul found at least one method to increase funding for public schools without raising taxes, and it was approved nearly unanimously. The increase can be achieved through a hike in the distribution amount from the School Trust Lands Fund, but it will …

August 21, 2026

Stacy discusses cannabis regulations

In an open forum, County Commissioner Ben Montzka gave an update from the county level. Montzka said they were dealing with the ongoing strike. Montzka said the striking workers are valuable and appreciated. He added the county has tried to backfill with supplement employees as best as possible. Montzka was …

By MATT SILVER News

August 21, 2026

New plan for Old Town unveiled

A stripped-down version of an infrastructure project that North Branch hopes to accomplish in the “old town” section, northwest of Central Park, will be pursued. The city’s engineering consultant was asked by council last week to return with a new plan, after council had set aside improvements that have been …

By DENISE MARTIN News

August 21, 2026

Ki Chi Saga Days are upon us

Thank goodness the heat has finally broke. I am okay if we never hit the 90’s again. Looking at my Xcel bill, my pocketbook would agree with me.

August 21, 2026

Working today to enjoy tomorrow

We’re starting to see the school year on the horizon, and that’s when a lot of people’s schedules fill up and get busy!

August 13, 2026

Wyoming renews license plate reader contract, OK’s site plan for fire hall

The Wyoming City Fire Hall alterations site plan came before the city council and won approval last week. The new footprint calls for a setback variance on the Felton Avenue side. The building will need minor additions and also will feature a hose drying tower, when the fire department takes …

By DENISE MARTIN News

August 13, 2026

County Primary results

In the three-way race for the Chisago County Board that was part of the primary ballot Tuesday this week— the unofficial results show Rick Greene and Chris DuBose will continue their campaigns. Challenger Paula Hanson came in third. Greene got 766 in primary voting and DuBose received 833 votes. Commissioner …

August 13, 2026

Relay for Life honorary survivors recognized

The American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of Chisago County will be on Friday night, August 21 from 5-9 pm at the Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, in Center City -1 Summit Avenue. There will be hundreds of luminaria to view, each in honor of someone who has survived or in …

August 13, 2026

County Board tackles data center moratorium and orders cleanup of property

The county commissioners unanimously declared a property in Rushseba Township to be a public health hazard and last week they ordered the process of cleanup to begin.

By DENISE MARTIN News

August 13, 2026

Taylors Falls outlaws Flock devices for year; looking into city hall security measures

The Taylors Falls city council was confronted this week with the trifecta of hot topics—the reality of active shooter concerns, the controversy over Flock license plate reader use and persistent rumors over a potential data center in town.

By DENISE MARTIN News

August 13, 2026

South Center Lake access, off 295th, closes for repairs Aug. 17

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is planning a complete rehabilitation of the South Center Public Water Access Site. This project will upgrade the parking lot, replace the existing concrete ramp, improve accessibility, and address best management practices for stormwater and aquatic invasive species.

LOCAL

Back in May, the North Branch City Council authorized the police to enter into a contract for Flock brand automatic license plate readers (ALPR) to be used in the city limits. The vote then was 3-2. Council okayed seven devices, three of which were installed but had not been activated, …

The Chisago County Farm Family of the Year was probably selected by the Extension Committee to represent agriculture in this area more for their promotion of community spirit than the production of their farm.

Members of the North Branch Area Community Education brought school supplies to the annual Stuff The Bus event August 11 in Central Park. The supplies will be given to students and families for children in need for the upcoming school year.

State lawmakers in the last session in St. Paul found at least one method to increase funding for public schools without raising taxes, and it was approved nearly unanimously. The increase can be achieved through a hike in the distribution amount from the School Trust Lands Fund, but it will …

Thank goodness the heat has finally broke. I am okay if we never hit the 90’s again. Looking at my Xcel bill, my pocketbook would agree with me.

We’re starting to see the school year on the horizon, and that’s when a lot of people’s schedules fill up and get busy!

The Wyoming City Fire Hall alterations site plan came before the city council and won approval last week. The new footprint calls for a setback variance on the Felton Avenue side. The building will need minor additions and also will feature a hose drying tower, when the fire department takes …

The American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of Chisago County will be on Friday night, August 21 from 5-9 pm at the Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, in Center City -1 Summit Avenue. There will be hundreds of luminaria to view, each in honor of someone who has survived or in …

The county commissioners unanimously declared a property in Rushseba Township to be a public health hazard and last week they ordered the process of cleanup to begin.

The Taylors Falls city council was confronted this week with the trifecta of hot topics—the reality of active shooter concerns, the controversy over Flock license plate reader use and persistent rumors over a potential data center in town.

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