LOCAL
How’s that for a welcome?
Students at Taylors Falls Elementary School met their fundraising goal of 12,000 dollars. Principal Jason Riebe slept on the roof of the school the night of November 24 (it rained that night). As the other part of the deal was Riebe had to wear a turkey costume.
North Branch Old Town street improvements assessments being reviewed December 6
North Branch City Council is hosting a public hearing concerning a multi-million dollar project covering the northwest old town area of the city December 6. The public has an opportunity for input and will learn about the proposed projects with the hearing beginning at 7 p.m. at city hall.
North Branch council briefs....
The North Branch City Council meeting began last week with a swearing in and badge-pinning for two new police officers. One, Jason Sievert, has years of experience with a sheriff’s department and the other, Isabel Linnerooth, is new to law enforcement.
TF levy hearing productive, city seeking sales tax
After patiently fielding comments and questions from the half dozen or so people attending the council meeting last week, the Taylors Falls City Council adopted the 2026 budget and levy. Several residents over the span of 75 minutes described their concerns about the proposed city property tax, which was shown …
Wild River Audubon Society celebrates 50 years of local Christmas Bird Count
At this time of year, holiday traditions abound. For many that means shopping, baking, sending greeting cards and wrapping gifts. But for a hardy group of local nature-lovers, Christmas means it’s time to count the birds.
Light up the night!
Taylors Falls Mayor Brandon Weiberg easily stood out on his “float’ in the Lighting Festival Parade last weekend.
Community Thanksgiving meal
The Chisago Lakes Community Thanksgiving meal was once again a huge success.
Christmas - full speed ahead
A huge thank you goes out to all of the women, men and children who worked so hard at the Chisago Lakes area Free Thanksgiving Meal.
Turning the page to Christmas tastes
Now that turkey day is over, it’s time to start focusing on Christmas recipes, and we’ll have plenty in this space over the next couple weeks leading up to the big holiday!
Thanksgiving art is bountiful
The youngsters at Primary School in Chisago City always post delightful art as part of their turkeys in disguise lesson. This child obviously was inspired by the movie Wicked. More photos on page 2.
County animal control goes to Oakdale provider
County commissioners voted 5-0 last week to contract with animal control professionals to ensure reliable services for Chisago County’s various domestic pet problems. The sheriff and his chief deputy presented and recommended a contract with Companion Animal Care & Control in Oakdale. The details were looked at in a budget …
Veterans Service Officer changeover brings military community together
The retirement reception for the outgoing Veterans Services Officer Bryan Brown was taking place the day before his final ever “Coffee Talk” session, and even though most of the veterans enjoying sheet cake and coffee at the North Branch Legion would be seeing Brown at coffee talk the very next …
