LOCAL
Chisago City lacks enthusiasm for Lindstrom plan to convert city offices for police headquarters
The Chisago City Council devoted most of an April 8 workshop session to discussing two options for remodeling the existing Lindstrom City Offices and Community Center as a new home for the Lakes Area Police Department (LAPD). The options were part of an architectural evaluation of the city hall commissioned …
Stacy City Council briefs.....
Stacy City Council met April 8 for a regular meeting. Council member Mike Hoppe was absent.
Council: Motel debris enforcement; bond package for fire truck
Taylors Falls council adopted a resolution Monday night this week on a 5-0 vote officially designating the burned-down Springs Inn as a “hazardous building.” This starts the clock ticking on abatement of piles of debris remaining at the site, and notifies the property owner the city has set a deadline …
North Branch moves clean up day disposal to township hall west of freeway
The North Branch City Composting Site opens April 26 and the citywide “cleanup day” is also happening that same date— but this year the disposal location for cleanup day items is being moved to west of the freeway, at North Branch Township Hall. The township and city share the same …
Celebrating county first responders
The second week in April each year is dedicated to America's FIRST first responders. Our Chisago County dispatchers are highly trained multi-tasking employees. They handle every 911 emergency and non-emergency call placed to the Chisago County Sheriff's Office, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. …
A hunting we will go...
Paradise Park in Chisago City was the place to be Saturday, April 12. Hundreds of kids lined up for the annual Easter egg hunt put on by the City of Chisago. Lucky finders of the golden eggs were awarded gift baskets
Buy a paver: Karl Oskar House fundraiser
The Friends of the Karl Oskar House (FOKOH) are moving ahead with a plan to install a paved path at the Karl Oskar House historic site, south of Lindstrom, and the public is invited to help make this project happen. The house is at Ki Chi Saga County Park but …
Happy Easter to your families
Thanks so much to Doris and all of her awesome helpers who once again put on a great Easter egg hunt last Saturday. You never know what weather we will have for the hunt (we have had snow and even a driving rain) so Saturday’s good weather was awesome.
Happy Easter from the Norton’s!
Aly is taking the reins on Easter this year, as we’ll be hosting my family for the Sunday holiday. I asked her if she wanted to be featured in this week’s column, and she reluctantly agreed, so here’s two of the Easter recipes we’ll have this year, courtesy of my …
Law Enforcement
The Lakes Area Police were asked to look into a couple incidents of fighting at the Chisago Lakes Middle School April 11. Two juveniles were cited for disorderly conduct. Video evidence was observed. Also a vaping offense was cited at the Chisago Lakess High School over the past week.
Chisago County man hurt in Highway 65 crash April 9
State Patrol reported a man from Rush City, driving a Toyota Corolla southbound on Highway 65, April 9, was hit by a northbound Ford pickup truck that crossed over the center. The crash was reported about 3:50 p.m.
Center City council accepts Rotary kiosk, and bike trail donations
Center City Council held a regular meeting April 1. All members were present. The meeting began with Chris DuBose addressing the council as a Rotary representative. DuBose told the council Rotary has designated the future Swedish Immigrant Trailhead in Center City as a beneficiary of funds. DuBose suggested the Rotary …
Shafer City Council briefs....
Shafer City Council held a regular meeting April 1. Council member Nick Brehm and attorney James Monge were absent.
If it’s April, it’s time to set your valuation right
This may seem like any other normal springtime in Minnesota, but there are certain people for whom 2025 will stand out, as the year Chisago County reached a market valuation of $10 billion. Staff from the county assessor’s office recently shared their enthusiasm about this major milestone. For those keeping …
