In an open forum, County Commissioner Ben Montzka gave an update from the county level. Montzka said they were dealing with the ongoing strike. Montzka said the striking workers are valuable and appreciated. He added the county has tried to backfill with supplement employees as best as possible. Montzka was …
A stripped-down version of an infrastructure project that North Branch hopes to accomplish in the “old town” section, northwest of Central Park, will be pursued. The city’s engineering consultant was asked by council last week to return with a new plan, after council had set aside improvements that have been …
The Wyoming City Fire Hall alterations site plan came before the city council and won approval last week. The new footprint calls for a setback variance on the Felton Avenue side. The building will need minor additions and also will feature a hose drying tower, when the fire department takes …
In the three-way race for the Chisago County Board that was part of the primary ballot Tuesday this week— the unofficial results show Rick Greene and Chris DuBose will continue their campaigns. Challenger Paula Hanson came in third. Greene got 766 in primary voting and DuBose received 833 votes. Commissioner …
The American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of Chisago County will be on Friday night, August 21 from 5-9 pm at the Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, in Center City -1 Summit Avenue. There will be hundreds of luminaria to view, each in honor of someone who has survived or in …
The county commissioners unanimously declared a property in Rushseba Township to be a public health hazard and last week they ordered the process of cleanup to begin.
The Taylors Falls city council was confronted this week with the trifecta of hot topics—the reality of active shooter concerns, the controversy over Flock license plate reader use and persistent rumors over a potential data center in town.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is planning a complete rehabilitation of the South Center Public Water Access Site. This project will upgrade the parking lot, replace the existing concrete ramp, improve accessibility, and address best management practices for stormwater and aquatic invasive species.
We finally have a weekend break from town celebrations. Next week will be Chisago City’s chance to shine. This weekend you can recharge your batteries because they rev up again with Ki Chi Saga Days, Almelund Threshing Show, Shafer Days, and Amador Applefest just around the corner.
An Elk River man died when he hit the back end of a vehicle with his motorcycle, near the intersection of Rush Point Drive and Fairfield, Rush City. Authorities were alerted to a crash about 1:49 p.m. Tuesday Aug 11 and the responding sheriff’s deputy came upon what appeared to …
