LOCAL
Government center expansion to proceed
The County Board made a huge decision relatively quickly last week and a project proposed to add space to the current government center is advancing. The commissioners were advised this is a fork in the road and it’s time to opt to either remain in the existing Center City building, …
First annual Spring Tea a sell-out
The Chisago County Historical Society is pleased to report the first annual Spring Tea, held at Lindstrom Community Center, Saturday, May 3, was a “sold-out” crowd of 86 people. They enjoyed tasty food and tea in the beautiful surroundings of 12 creatively designed tables in a wonderfully decorated space. After …
Wyoming City Council receives 2024 audit
The BKV company audit for the city of Wyoming year 2024 was presented and accepted last week by the full Wyoming city council. There were some good news-bad news pronouncements from reviewing the fiscal situation.
Shafer citizens share nuisance concerns with council
Shafer City Council held a regular meeting May 6. All members were present.
Center City Council gets updates on “old business” items
Center City Council met May 6 for a regular meeting all members were in attendance.
These are not the Wolves I knew
I am so old that I can honestly say I attended the very first Minnesota Timberwolves game in the good old Metrodome. You know how over time our memories kind of embellish events and usually for the better? Like, how I used to be so handsome the girls were knocking …
Let’s put together a pic-a-nic basket
I know I missed some Mother’s Day themed recipes last week with the tough column I had to write, but it doesn’t mean I can’t mix a few things that are good for more than just Mother’s Day into this week’s column.
Law Enforcement
Four burning complaints were responded to by local firefighters and authorities last week. A grass fire that erupted on the east edge of I-35 May 8 about 9:45 a.m. was caused when heated tires came off a trailer carrying a skid steer and started vegetation on-fire. Stacy-Lent firefighters responded.
Chisago Lakes Schools bond vote fails
Voters on Tuesday rejected a request from the Chisago Lakes School District to be allowed to sell approximately $65 million in bonds to finance a host of projects.
North Branch council initiating review of city comprehensive plan
North Branch is embarking on a process to review and update the city Comprehensive Plan. In his first few months at the helm at city hall North Branch, Administrator Matthew Hill advised council in their special meeting April 29, that the comp plan is approaching the usual point where plans …
Taylors Falls audit gives detailed look at 2024
Taylors Falls is catching up on addressing simple accounting findings that audits have partially attributed to staffing turmoil in city hall a few years ago. The last two yearly audit reports, contrary to main street rumor, have not revealed any deep concerns about funds, their use or the city’s fiscal …
Chisago City FD was cookin’ with gas!
Chisago City Fire Department prepped for their annual free pancake breakfast Sunday, May 4. The popular event was a free-will offering and a way to connect with the community.
Update from school board on North Branch high school replica firearm incident
It’s never good when the superintendent starts off her remarks to the School Board saying, “I wish we didn’t have to do this.” May 8 North Branch Supt. Sara Paul gave Board members a brief rundown and summary of what has come out of the debriefing on the active shooter …
