LOCAL
It was a ‘sew’-ful event at County 4-H program
The Chisago County 4-H program got some expert sewing advice from a volunteer at a recent group creative session on Sunday, April 27. Twelve Chisago County 4-Hers gathered at the Chisago Lakes Library to learn how to sew Hemingway bags, led by instructor, Linda Grandstrand.
Local public meeting scheduled for input on solar battery storage plan
The proposed battery storage facility associated with the North Star solar array, in the south end of North Branch, is inching along and is at the early stages of permit review. There will be a public meeting in person and an on-line meeting later this month.
Applying for a property tax state refund?
Those taxpayers in Chisago County who qualify for a property tax refund from the State should have seen a letter by now, mailed out from the Auditor-Treasurer office explaining a correction to their tax statements. The amount of tax that filers for refunds need to insert in the application, may …
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.
