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October 22, 2026

Highway 8 in Shafer Township to close for maintenance work Oct. 27-29

Motorists will encounter a full closure of Highway 8 in Shafer township Oct. 27-29 to allow maintenance crews to repair the road shoulder, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

October 20, 2026

Rotary works on SIRT

A day of hard work for the community, and Chisago Lakes Rotary , to improve the Swedish Immigrant Regional Bike Trail.

October 20, 2026

Chisago City sends LAPD concept to Lindstrom

The Chisago City Council unanimously approved a proposal to construct an $8 million Lakes Area Police Department facility on land Chisago City currently owns near its fire department.

By DENISE MARTIN News

October 20, 2026

Stacy sets hearing date for streetwork

Stacy City Council met October 13 for a regular meeting. All members were present.

By MATT SILVER News

October 20, 2026

Pre-balloting actions abound

The fact the Taylors Falls council will look very different in 2027 didn’t deter the group last week from forging ahead on some dynamic tasks. There is a comprehensive land use plan city staff is hoping to finalize by the end of December, a primitive trail project in early stages, …

By DENISE MARTIN News

October 20, 2026

Peony garden obtains national status, local giving support

The National Peony Society has agreed to add the Taylors Falls Cherry Hill Peony Gardens to its official list of “reference gardens.” There is only one other public space in Minnesota that has earned this distinction, and it’s in the southwest corner of the metro suburbs at the Landscape Arboretum.

By DENISE MARTIN News

October 20, 2026

Halloween dance, waffle breakfast

Thanks to the great ladies and gentlemen who worked so hard to make this year’s Kid’s Outerwear Fair again this year. These folks collect warm clothing all year long to be dispersed out to our friends and families here in Chisago Lakes at no cost. They really don’t know the …

By MATT SILVER News

October 20, 2026

Wyoming city fire rehab projects on track, council told on-schedule

The City of Wyoming is running its own “name the snowplow” contest again this season. The community is invited to see details on the city website and submit entries. Groups, organizations and school kids are welcome. Last year’s winner was Plow Bunyan.

October 20, 2026

Goodbye to a faithful and friendly reader

In our paper this week, you’ll see an obituary for Jerry Lunde, and I was so saddened to have that come across our desks here at the Press.

October 20, 2026

Chisago City approves right-of-way plats for next year’s Hwy. 8 project

The Chisago City Council gathered for a special meeting Oct.13 to meet deadlines to facilitate property acquisition for Highway 8 and consider some decisions that could have significant impact on the Chisago Lakes area.

By LANI FREEMAN News

October 16, 2026

Outdoor county cannabis-grow permit conditions being revised

Saturation of cannabis plantings in rural areas is a concern that will continue to be on the county’s plate for a while yet. Last week the county commissioners adopted an incomplete version of a recommended zoning ordinance that addresses some of the complaints associated with cannabis cultivation. But, the county’s …

October 16, 2026

Liberty Ponds communal wastewater issues continue to vex policymakers

It’s not very often that simply adding an issue to a meeting agenda, at the start of the session, is controversial. But at last week’s County Board meeting a couple commissioners opposed Commissioner Ben Montzka in his effort to add an agenda item. The agenda was eventually amended on a …

By DENISE MARTIN News

October 16, 2026

Age Well Expo, Outerwear Fair

Tomorrow the good folks at Chisago Age Well Coalition will be holding another Expo at the Chisago Lakes High School. This year’s theme is “it’s never too late to learn something new” and will feature a ton of vendors with helpful information on health services, social activities, volunteer opportunities and …

By MATT SILVER News

October 16, 2026

Shafer City Council briefs...

Shafer City council met October 6 for a regular meeting. Mayor Paula Hanson was absent.

October 16, 2026

LOCAL

Motorists will encounter a full closure of Highway 8 in Shafer township Oct. 27-29 to allow maintenance crews to repair the road shoulder, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

A day of hard work for the community, and Chisago Lakes Rotary , to improve the Swedish Immigrant Regional Bike Trail.

The Chisago City Council unanimously approved a proposal to construct an $8 million Lakes Area Police Department facility on land Chisago City currently owns near its fire department.

Stacy City Council met October 13 for a regular meeting. All members were present.

The fact the Taylors Falls council will look very different in 2027 didn’t deter the group last week from forging ahead on some dynamic tasks. There is a comprehensive land use plan city staff is hoping to finalize by the end of December, a primitive trail project in early stages, …

Thanks to the great ladies and gentlemen who worked so hard to make this year’s Kid’s Outerwear Fair again this year. These folks collect warm clothing all year long to be dispersed out to our friends and families here in Chisago Lakes at no cost. They really don’t know the …

The City of Wyoming is running its own “name the snowplow” contest again this season. The community is invited to see details on the city website and submit entries. Groups, organizations and school kids are welcome. Last year’s winner was Plow Bunyan.

In our paper this week, you’ll see an obituary for Jerry Lunde, and I was so saddened to have that come across our desks here at the Press.

The Chisago City Council gathered for a special meeting Oct.13 to meet deadlines to facilitate property acquisition for Highway 8 and consider some decisions that could have significant impact on the Chisago Lakes area.

It’s not very often that simply adding an issue to a meeting agenda, at the start of the session, is controversial. But at last week’s County Board meeting a couple commissioners opposed Commissioner Ben Montzka in his effort to add an agenda item. The agenda was eventually amended on a …

Shafer City council met October 6 for a regular meeting. Mayor Paula Hanson was absent.

Center City Council met October 6 for a regular meeting. All members were present.

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Highway 8 in Shafer Township to close for maintenance work Oct. 27-29

Rotary works on SIRT

Chisago City sends LAPD concept to Lindstrom

Stacy sets hearing date for streetwork

Pre-balloting actions abound

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