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Going vintage Halloween this week
My dad is moving out of his house soon, the house that I grew up in, and it’s been bittersweet cleaning it out. It’s nice to see it as clean as it’s been in 25 years, but also, they stored a LOT of stuff from our childhood and rarely got …
Driver gets 48 months for Nessel Township fatal crash
Ashlee Rose Klapperick, 36, charged with one count of vehicular homicide and two counts of bodily harm in connection with a crash last spring on Rush Lake Trail, in Nessel Township, was sent to Shakopee Women’s Correctional Facility Monday this week for 48 months. She has been held for 224 …
Stacy woman pleads to billing fraud
A Stacy area resident will be sentenced at a later date in federal district court for her guilty plea to conspiracy to commit fraud. Shantel Magadanz, 34, was charged after an investigation involving the Minnesota Attorney General and U.S. Attorney with indictments related to Evergreen Recovery (treatment program) announced against …
Fatal crash in Chisago City claims two teenage lives
Saturday October 25 at about 2 a.m. the Chisago County 9-1-1 communications center received a notification of a vehicular crash. The cell phone alert came from near Ivywood and Stacy Trail, on the north side of Chisago City.
Exceptional efforts recognized
North Branch Officer Adam Hanson and Firefighter Captain Bobby Morelli stood for a photo after accepting accolades from the North Branch City Council last week. Morelli was named the state Association of Fire Departments’ MSFDA Firefighter of the Year. North Branch Fire Chief Pat Heinen commented Morelli has the most …
Lindstrom sees utility rate hikes and capital plan costs for next five years
Lindstrom City Council met October 15 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Wrong place, wrong time for cannabis in North Branch
North Branch City Council rejected an application for a cannabis business last week but council said it’s not the product they oppose, it’s basically the location.
Stacy gets 2024 audit; hears of ‘amazing’ staff
Stacy City Council met October 14 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
NB makes street improvements in NW Old Town a priority
The process to pursue multi-million dollars in street improvements in North Branch got the green light from city leaders last week. Next step is for the North Branch engineering consultants, WSB to put together a feasibility study with some cost projections for potentially going out for bids. The rough estimate …
Taylors Falls council tackles code variance requests
The owner of a residence on Plateau Street that is bringing the historic home back to life after damage from a lightning strike, was approved last week by Taylors Falls City Council to position a new “carriage house” style garage on an adjacent vacant lot, which he also owns.
Outerwear Fair, Brinks change
I understand that most of you get the paper on Thursday, but I wanted to remind you that the awesome volunteers over at Trinity Lutheran Church are currently holding their annual Outerwear Fair. These folks have taken the time to collect gently used winter clothing for all— which the public …
Let’s keep having Halloween fun!
One serious recipe this week for a classic Italian dish, and then some fun Halloween specialties!
