LOCAL
Cannabis cultivation to get another look by county
A group of neighbors living next to a cannabis cultivation site in Sunrise Township, brought their concerns to the Chisago County Board last week. At the same meeting Commissioner Dan Dahlberg requested some of those same issues be on the meeting agenda. He sought action to have the county planning …
Wyoming watering ban put into effect
Two actions of major consequence came out of the Wyoming City Council meeting last week. Council adopted an outright ban on outdoor watering, which will last until the state’s water resources are recharged with significant rainfall. Newly installed sod and seed may be watered. Violations can result in a daily …
Block Party a blast at St. Bridgets!
Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Father Dave Kohner take in the St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church’s Block Party over the Labor Day weekend. The event is always a popular one during the long weekend.
Planning commission sends expanded use of Hay Days site to Board
A request for a permit to expand uses of the Hay Days property outside of Almelund was approved by the county planning commission Sept 3 on a split vote, and will be on the Chisago County Board’s September 16 agenda for final action.
Shafer City Council briefs.....
Shafer City council met September 1 for a regular meeting. Mayor Paula Hanson attended remotely.
Center City Council hears of delay in ironworks relocating, ok’s early levy
Center City Council met September 1 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Was that thunder I just heard?
Tuesday early morning I was awakened by a noise I have not heard in ages. Thunder. Me being the eternal pessimist, assumed that some nearby town was getting much deserved rain and we were once again getting shorted. I could not believe my eyes when I looked at our rain …
Law Enforcement
This week's bookings.
Last of the summer sweet treats!
I hope you had a wonderful Labor Day! I spent it on the lake and soaking up the last few days of fun and sun before school starts and we turn to spooky fall season. Here’s my favorite last of the summer recipes that I’ve wanted to get out!
North Parking Lot at Osceola Landing to close for bridge construction
The northernmost parking lot and co-located boat ramps at Osceola Landing will close next week as part of the upcoming Highway 243 Osceola Bridge replacement project.
Back to school for Chisago Lakes
Schools in this area re-started Tuesday this week, and the scenes were a lot like this photo from Taylors Falls Elementary, where this student was thrilled to see Principal Jason Riebe. The Labor Day holiday this coming Monday is a day off and then the year begins in earnest.
Chisago County strikers return to work after agreement
With nearly everybody back on the job in Chisago County offices— there’s some wiggle room being allowed for basic re-familiarization.
Attendance protocols reinforced at training
About three dozen area school officials, law enforcement agency reps and professionals who work to promote and keep track of public school attendance, gathered at the Chisago County Public Safety Center meeting room over the summer to coordinate anti-truancy efforts.
