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Wyoming resolves state flag controversy, will facilitate Liberty Ponds septics loan
The gathering storm over whether to accept or reject Minnesota’s new state flag has been calmed in Wyoming. The city council voted 5-0 last week simply to not fly any state symbols. City owned parcels and flagpoles will display only an American stars-and-stripes flag and a city flag.
Old jail site sold
With Commissioner Jim Swenson participating online to avoid conflict with picketing union employees — the full Chisago County Board agreed last week to terms for the sale of the old jail site. All along the street leading to the Government Center union members involved in the Teamsters strike had launched …
For those allergic to gluten!
When you have a food allergy or struggle to eat certain things, it can be a nightmare. I was asked ot potentially share some gluten free recipes recently, and I thought that’d be a great way to reach those who may have to avoid those groups of protein.
County strike in work-stop phase
Monday, May 4 was the first full workday impacted by the effects of a county employee strike. Teamsters Local 320 has previously entered mediation, issued intent to strike press releases and union representatives have spoken during public forum at County Board meetings, but the actual work stoppage started Friday, May …
Access granted
You can find grocery stores and gas stations providing their goods all hours of the day and night, ATM locations can put cash in your hand 24/7 So, why not libraries? The notion of extended access to the atmosphere and inventory of public libraries actually got its start overseas in …
The sky’s the limit for high school elective
Not only does North Branch High School offer one of only three Junior ROTC Air Force programs in the state; this year the district is wrapping up its first full slate of aviation curriculum, which none of the JRROTC groups offer.
Chisago City delays engineering decision; schedules workshop meeting for May 11
Chisago City delays engineering decision; schedules workshop meeting for May 11.
NB robotics back from Texas
"Competition is fierce and the opportunity to network with teams from around the world is life changing." That’s the sentiment of Team 7288 RoboGlaciers reflecting on their participation in the FIRST TECH Challenge (FTC) World Championships in Houston, Texas this past week.
Renewal time is here once again
May 13 the Chisago Age Well group will host another Dine & Discover. This event will focus on Safe Use of Medications. They will once again be holding the event three times, beginning with Chisago County Senior Center in North Branch at 9am. At noon the event will move to …
My longest recipe ever, but worth it!
I really try to keep my recipes fairly simple and easy to follow. I’ve been on the other side of these write ups when I’m looking at a recipe thinking “That’s too long and too complicated, I’m not doing that.”
Strike intent notice draws operations revisions resulting in Unfair Labor Practice filing
The next deadline affecting the Chisago County employee unrest arrives this Friday, May 1, when the union’s notice of intent to strike expires. The timeframe will either be extended by request of the Teamsters Local 320— or there could be a counter-offer submitted and talks would resume based on actual …
NB city council tables two actions
North Branch city council members will be discussing a city flag design contest, possibly to be done in conjunction with the schools, as a way to address concerns about flying the state flag.
Peterson honored with award
Rick Peterson in center, recently retired as Forest Lake Police Chief and was recognized for his leadership of the Lakes Center for Youth & Families. He accepted the Jim Trudeau Award presented at the non-profit’s 50 year anniversary event last week. He is pictured with organization director Tim Cryer and …
Wyoming Council awards 2026 streets bid
The vote was 5-0 last week to award the Wyoming 2026 phase of multi-year street improvements to North Valley contractors, as the low bid of six received. Bids ranged from $1,358,926 to $1.6 million.
