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Stacy council talks benefits for staff; public works tasks to be done
Stacy City Council met June 9 for a regular meeting. Council member Mike Hoppe was absent.
County building permit department still active
Chisago County Environmental Services handles the permit requests for a number of townships and cities and right now is the normal peak time period for construction activity that the department oversees. The department director acknowledges building permit applications and septic scheduling responses “have been affected” by the ongoing county strike; …
Taylors Falls gets visit from state lawmaker
State Representative Max Rymer R-North Branch attended the Taylors Falls city council meeting last week to review two requests he was asked to push in the latest session of the legislature. One was successful and Rymer said it was a great feeling to be able to directly assist the city …
Jeanenne Zank
“I won't be alone. I'll be with the Lord.” Jeanenne Agnes Zank, age 95, of Lindstrom, MN, passed peacefully in her sleep the morning of Sunday June 7.
Visit Midsommar in Lindstrom
This week and weekend is the annual Midsommar event in Lindstrom. The event which had a wonderful turnout its first year is back again and filled with fun for the whole family. The event kicked off with Elvis headlining the Harmony in the Park.
A little bit of this and that for the week
I was on vacation fishing last week and feel like I’ve shared nearly all of my best walleye recipes in this space before. I wasn’t quite sure what theme to follow this week, so I just went with a little grab bag of some fun recipes to try!
Minnesota State Patrol investigating fatal crash on Highway 8
The state patrol is investigating a two vehicle crash near the intersection of 270th and Highway 8 about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday June 9 that left a St. Croix Falls woman dead.
Early LID budget plans for channel expenses
With five of seven members present last week the Lake Improvement District Board of Directors made an early review of a proposed 2027 budget.
State Patrol investigating fatal crash on Hwy 8 TuesdayThe state patrol is investigating a two vehicle crash near the intersection of 270th and Highway 8
The state patrol is investigating a two vehicle crash near the intersection of 270th and Highway 8
Out and about in the community
This group of hard-workers were located at Stacy Lions Park last week, as the North Branch School District activated its annual Community Service Day. Students pictured are with the education program in the Brooker Building. Students from all the district buildings go by bus or walk, to age-appropriate locations in …
Election filings close, many ballots uncontested
The filings for the federal, state and county offices that are up for election this fall closed June 2. The county commissioner seat being vacated by Jim Swenson, representing the city of North Branch on the county board, has only Tim MacMillan running unopposed.
Chisago City accepts authority for retail cannabis sales; open mic question on data centers
The Chisago City Council on March 26 worked its way through topics ranging from the annual audit to Emerald Ash Borer, and a resident seeking a moratorium on data centers.
