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July 24, 2026

Swedish Immigrant Trail wetlands hurdle overcome

Progress on improving the route for the Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail has been somewhat complex due to finalizing wetland credit purchases; but the county commissioners learned last week that a good portion of this necessary step is packaged and purchases are ready to be finalized. The expenditure was approved unanimously.

July 24, 2026

Stacy community to honor well-liked couple as grand marshals

Milt and Gwen Patrick have undoubtedly touched many lives in their 55 years residing in Stacy— which was actually Lent Township when they settled on their spread, just shy of five acres. The parcel was part of a larger tract that used to be a tree farm, but a few …

July 24, 2026

County hires temp HHS workers, hears trail project update

As of Monday this week, county Health and Human Services social worker duties which may be affected by the ongoing strike of the last several weeks will be picked up by a temporary agency. The Chisago County Board unanimously approved a contract at their meeting July 15 to use the …

July 24, 2026

Wyoming man pleads guilty in attempted murder September 21

A 73 year old Wyoming resident entered a guilty plea last week to attempted first degree murder of his wife— and sentencing has been set for September 21.

July 24, 2026

Center City is turning 175!

What a great weekend Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls had for Wannigan Days. Was it hot? Isn’t every day lately? That didn’t stop everyone from coming out to have some fun.

July 24, 2026

We all scream for ice cream!

July 24, 2026

Stacy council hears concern about cannabis plan; new truck purchase on the horizon

Stacy City Council met July 15 for a regular meeting. Mayor Mark Utecht was absent.

By MATT SILVER News

July 24, 2026

Lindstrom Council gets update on old Dinnerbel site from developer

Lindstrom City Council met June 16 for a regular meeting. The meeting was moved to Thursday due to Harmony in the Park on Wednesdays. All members were present.

By MATT SILVER News

July 17, 2026

County-union still no closer to agreement

The county negotiating team and the Teamsters Local 320 union representatives did not come to any terms after a mediation session called late last week at the Bureau of Mediation Services.

By DENISE MARTIN News

July 17, 2026

North Branch discusses ending leaf pick up

For nearly 30 years residents in North Branch have had their seasonal leaf debris vacuumed up in spring and fall. You rake the leaves into your property street-frontage and the city makes the leaves disappear.

By DENISE MARTIN News

July 17, 2026

Early plat submitted for Wyoming-west

July 17, 2026

Taylors Falls council buys new garbage cans; grant won by local church

The streets downtown in Taylors Falls will be perked up a bit with a new garbage receptacle plan in place. The city council Monday night this week voted in favor of acquiring several matching black cans with city art, for a not to exceed sum of $6,000. The bill is …

July 17, 2026

Center City Council seeks clarity on catch basins

Center City Council met July 7 for a regular meeting. Council member Sally Swanson was absent.

By MATT SILVER News

July 17, 2026

Future Lakes Area Police facility shifts to Chisago City’s hands for project analysis

The proverbial political football which the future Lakes Area Police Department facility has become, is no closer to the end zone than it was a couple of years ago. In the wake of the police commission meeting last week any opportunity for progress is now in Chisago City’s hands. The …

July 17, 2026

How to beat the heat this week

Well, it’s officially disgusting out. This week has been brutally hot. Every time I’ve stepped outside to do something, I am instantly pouring sweat. I enjoy the summer because our winters here are far too long, but I don’t enjoy whatever this is. So this week’s recipes will be all …

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Milt and Gwen Patrick have undoubtedly touched many lives in their 55 years residing in Stacy— which was actually Lent Township when they settled on their spread, just shy of five acres. The parcel was part of a larger tract that used to be a tree farm, but a few …

As of Monday this week, county Health and Human Services social worker duties which may be affected by the ongoing strike of the last several weeks will be picked up by a temporary agency. The Chisago County Board unanimously approved a contract at their meeting July 15 to use the …

A 73 year old Wyoming resident entered a guilty plea last week to attempted first degree murder of his wife— and sentencing has been set for September 21.

What a great weekend Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls had for Wannigan Days. Was it hot? Isn’t every day lately? That didn’t stop everyone from coming out to have some fun.

Stacy City Council met July 15 for a regular meeting. Mayor Mark Utecht was absent.

Lindstrom City Council met June 16 for a regular meeting. The meeting was moved to Thursday due to Harmony in the Park on Wednesdays. All members were present.

The county negotiating team and the Teamsters Local 320 union representatives did not come to any terms after a mediation session called late last week at the Bureau of Mediation Services.

For nearly 30 years residents in North Branch have had their seasonal leaf debris vacuumed up in spring and fall. You rake the leaves into your property street-frontage and the city makes the leaves disappear.

The streets downtown in Taylors Falls will be perked up a bit with a new garbage receptacle plan in place. The city council Monday night this week voted in favor of acquiring several matching black cans with city art, for a not to exceed sum of $6,000. The bill is …

Center City Council met July 7 for a regular meeting. Council member Sally Swanson was absent.

The proverbial political football which the future Lakes Area Police Department facility has become, is no closer to the end zone than it was a couple of years ago. In the wake of the police commission meeting last week any opportunity for progress is now in Chisago City’s hands. The …

Well, it’s officially disgusting out. This week has been brutally hot. Every time I’ve stepped outside to do something, I am instantly pouring sweat. I enjoy the summer because our winters here are far too long, but I don’t enjoy whatever this is. So this week’s recipes will be all …

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