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North Branch Vets' Memorial not finding consensus on location
The proposed Veterans Memorial in North Branch’s Central Park got a cool reception from city council members last week, as an after-thought and something being shoe-horned into a spot. Council voted to table moving forward on the Central Park design and instead want a committee to be formed to research …
Goodbye summer, wait, there is another celebration? Sign me up!
The city of Shafer couldn’t have asked for better weather to celebrate Shafer Days. It was gorgeous all weekend long and the crowds were great. I hope you had a chance to come out and have some fun. Thank you so much to the Shafer Days committee and the city …
Taylors Falls Council meeting emotionally charged
The very good news that the city of Taylors Falls has finally received a strong offer for the empty city lot on mainstreet— was overshadowed by a staff member’s near breakdown in chambers Monday night this week. City Attorney Patrick Kelly was in the audience for the purpose of facilitating …
Shafer Days is our last summer celebration fling, come on out!
Shafer Days is upon us. This is one of the very last summer celebrations that we have locally. I just looked at the forecast and it looks to be spectacular this weekend.
CL's Lindahl turned into a butter sculpture
Princess Kay finalist Isabelle Lindahl, Chisago Lake Twsp. north, in the cooler at the State Fair with the traditional butter sculpture of herself, done by Gerry Kulzer Sept. 2. Parents Kevin and Tara Lindahl are in foreground. Thanks to Midwest Dairy for the photo.
St. Bridget of Sweden Church Block Party a blast
The St. Bridget of Sweden Church's annual block party was a huge success this year!
9/11 - has it been 20 years already.... Johnny Cash playing in Chisago City
This Saturday at 6 pm. there is an anniversary event to honor the victims of 9/11. Can you believe that it has been 20 years already? Not saying it feels like yesterday, but definitely not 20 years. When I watch a tv show looking at the footage of the events you can …
Chisago City Council acts to align DNR shoreland zoning requirement
The Chisago City Council moved two steps closer Aug. 24 to meeting terms of the negotiated settlement reached with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. a mediation assigned as part of a lawsuit found the city’s ordinances for Planned Unit Developments (PUD) were not in compliance with DNR Shoreland regulations. …
Celebrate Franconia Sculpture Park 25th anniversary Sept. 25
Franconia Sculpture Park is turning 25 and celebrating in high art and high fashion September 25, with its largest community event to date! Please join Franconia staff, board and our 2021 Artists-in-Residence for a full-day program looking back on a milestone year highlighting the intersection of art and ecology and …
Relay for Life
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church held the annual American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Wednesday evening. Over 800 luminaries were purchased and displayed for the public to view. Honorary chair for the event was Scott Sellman (left). Right: The Relay Survivor’s Lap lead by bagpiper Paul Dennison.
Ki Chi Saga Days was so fun, up next is a block party, take a break
I hope you had a chance to get out to Ki Chi Saga Days over the weekend. Judging by the crowds, it looks like everyone and their brother came out to enjoy one of our last festivals of the summer. The weather was fantastic and the crowds in the park were absolutely …
Threshing Show Tractor Caravan chugs on
The annual Threshing Show is this weekend, between Taylors Falls and Almelund. It certainly is a colorful event, shown by this grouping of various tractor models participating in the pre-show parade.
Stacy Daze troops on through the rain
The city of Stacy held their summer celebration over the weekend. Stacy Daze ran Friday through Sunday and featured kids games, a street dance, a softball tournament and of course everyone’s favorite a parade. Above: Grand Marshal Jeanne Aslakson leads the parade.
Center City vacating right-of-way not a black and white decision
The Center City Council held a public hearing for a street vacation request last week and plans to take a vote on the application, affecting the area at First and Lake street, south of Main, at its September session. (See graphic.)
