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Osceola Bridge meeting; updated timeline and graphics
The lecture hall at Osceola High School was standing room only for a public presentation June 25, to offer the newest information on the #243 St. Croix River Bridge replacement project. Instead of a high school instructor holding the attention of 75 or so in the audience it was MNDOT …
Chisago City Council postpones review of cannabis retail sales rules
The Chisago City Council on June 25 pondered whether or not to take any action at this time regarding the regulation of retail cannabis sales when it becomes legal. Chisago County, which has set a maximum of five cannabis retail sales locations in the county based on population, recently asked …
Celebrated musician Marilyn Wahlstrom grew up playing music and leads the group Nya Duvemåla Folkmusiklag today
“Music is a universal language” Marilyn said quietly from the welcoming front porch of Gustaf’s on Main Eatery. As the historic 1879 home of Gustaf Anderson, it has been converted to a charming eatery featuring fresh food and Scandinavian specialties in the heart of bustling Lindström. There was pie involved, …
Right into Karl Oskar Days!
Fresh off of the 4th of July holiday, Lindstrom’s own personal holiday starts up next week with the Swedish themed Karl Oskar Days!
Happy 4th of July! On to one of our largest celebrations - KOD
I hope you and yours had an amazing Fourth of July. Judging by the boat traffic on all of the lakes, it looks like people are taking the entire week to celebrate the Fourth. We drove past the channel a couple of times, and there was always a boat either …
Woulfe named interim city administrator for North Branch
As of Monday July 8 the city of North Branch will have a city administrator at the helm, at least while the search continues for a permanent full time administrator. A full council voted unanimously in a hastily-called emergency meeting Monday July 1, to extend a contract to Linda Woulfe. …
2024 North Branch Midsummer Celebration
MidSummer Days in North Branch got lucky with the weather and events were enjoyed for the most part as scheduled ..except Kiddie Olympics, where the field in Riverwalk Park was too soggy to use. Youth Royalty for the Saturday Kiddie Parade are pictured, Carter Lackner and Peyton Ryans. Photos by …
