LOCAL
Stacy council still trying to sell business park parcels
Stacy City Council met April 14 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Lindstrom council tackles unfinished projects
Lindstrom City Council met April 15 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Petition to un-annex from Taylors Falls denied
A state agency has denied a petition to detach about 21 acres out of the city of Taylors Falls into Shafer Township. Petitioners Rachel Bertram and Jacob Bertram failed to make a sufficient argument when presenting evidence to the Office of Administrative Hearings Boundary Adjustments division. according to Administrative Law …
Hallucinogenic therapy sees bi-partisan backing
State Representative Max Rymer has been championing legislative support for House File 4577, which would allow for a pilot program facilitating hallucinogenic mushrooms in treating PTSD. Rep. Rymer says he seeks to establish psilocybin therapy for veterans, after hearing from individuals who could benefit from advances in use of this …
County board OK’s plat for new town hall in Franconia
It seems like the bulldozer blade propped-up in a farm field has carried the painted words, “future home of Franconia Town Hall” for a long, long time. But, the future has arrived. Chisago County last week approved a preliminary plat for the site, paving the way for progress.
Iron Ranger announces campaign for 8th district
Luke Gulbranson announced his candidacy for Congress in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, launching a campaign grounded in his Iron Range upbringing and focused on lowering costs, protecting essential programs, and expanding access to affordable healthcare.
Cadillacs, pancakes and trivia
Thanks to all who have sent in your Chisago County Press early renewals from the top of page two. For those of you who have not, there is one final week to take advantage of the early renewal special by clipping the coupon and sending your payment to us. Next …
Always open to ideas!
A few months ago, a reader said she was going to send me some ideas for this column space here and she just got around to sending them!
Law Enforcement
Lake Area officers were called April 19 to look into an overnight burglary at a business in Chisago City. The safe was accessed and cash seems to be the only item taken.
Old versus new state flag debate resurfaces in Taylors Falls
The hot local government topic this spring is shaping up to be ‘to fly or not to fly’ the new state flag. The issue consumed a good portion of the Taylors Falls City Council meeting Monday this week, despite members initially expressing that there are more important city concerns. It …
Trail issues, apartment pond and new owners at Fiesta Cancun on agenda
Center City Council met April 7 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Wyoming council meets short-handed in 15 minute council session last week
With Council member Brett Ohnstad and Mayor Lisa Iverson absent last week, the Wyoming City Council handled an abbreviated agenda. The public comment portion of the meeting was the main focus of what was a 15 minute timeframe. Public comment featured a citizen complaint about the state flag, which was …
CL production tackles profound subject
The Diary of Anne Frank is a Chisago Lakes Community Education production that will feature students and adults alike in the enthralling and heroic tale of Anne Frank in Nazi Germany. The play runs Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m. and a 2 p.m. matinee performance …
