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Shafer City Council approves skatepark installation this summer

Shafer City Council met July 1 for a regular meeting all members were present. Council member Patty Mattson, who sits on the parks committee, told council the committee would like to purchase a skate park to be installed inside the ice rink during the summer months. Maintenance supervisor Dan Cooper …

Center City Council to review Hursh situation in August

Center City Council met July 1 for a regular meeting. All members were present. Council member Sally Swanson updated the council on the Hursh Ironworks potential move to Taylors Falls. Swanson said she spoke with the clerk from Taylors Falls and was told Hursh notified the city their company was …

Karl Oskar Days - County Fair

Summer is officially here with one of the biggest weekends in our county. Lindstrom will host the super popular Karl Oskar Days and Rush City will host the Chisago County Fair.

Happy Karl Oskar Days!!!

It’s the grand ol’ Karl Oskar Days in Lindstrom this week, and I’m excited!! The weather looks great (maybe not Friday, but other than that, PERFECT) and the downtown area looks great with the new parking lot and murals.

Law Enforcement

A statue that stood outside of the Rush Point Store, between Rush City and Cambridge, was stolen July 5 about 3 a.m., but was returned several hours later and deputies were waiting. Authorities explained that by comparing the returning suspects to videotape from security camera footage of the statue being …

North Branch to receive $1 million in economic development matching grant

It appears the (mostly) vacant Interstate Business Park, in North Branch could be the scene of ribbon cutting celebrations in the not too distant future. The Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development released news that Interstate Business Park will receive $1,050,860 as one of only three infrastructure grants being …

Emerald Ash Borer biocontrol release; county park one of 55 parasitoid sites

Emerald Ash Borers who have chosen to lay eggs at Ki Chi Saga County Park may soon be regretting that decision. The park was recently populated with a special species of wasp, or parasitoid, purposefully bred and raised to be released as an EAB larva predator.

City of Wyoming chosen for 2025 LMC City of Excellence Award

The City of Wyoming received the League of Minnesota Cities 2025 City of Excellence Award for this year’s “Successful Collaboration Among Local Governments” topical category The presentation was celebrated at the League’s Annual Conference in Duluth.

Cradle rocking celebrates new church leader at FUMC

First United Methodist in Lindstrom will welcome its new pastor by bringing a unique tradition back to the service, July 13 at 9 a.m. which is being held outdoors.

North Branch council briefs...

In the world of public policy you want to be known for having your ducks-in-a-row and last week the North Branch City Council tackled doing just that. Members officially went on the record voting 5-0 approving an interchange (extension of 400th Street over I-35) and a Highway 95 bypass, for …

Chisago City clears path for 9,000 square foot addition to Brink’s Market

The Chisago City Council on June 24 approved variances and a design review for a 9,000 sq. ft. building addition to Brink’s Market to be constructed this summer. The addition will accommodate new frozen food and dairy sections, a sushi station and a break room for the store’s staff.

Away we go with local fun events

Summer is officially here and so are the summer town celebrations. In a week, Karl Oskar Days will take center stage with all the bells and whistles. This year’s celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever. The celebration is shifting back to include Sunday. We will have all …

Squeezing in some pepper recipes

With the humidity, heat and rain the past few weeks, our pepper plants have absolutely exploded. We are on the cusp of picking the first few green peppers, and our habaneros and jalapenos look to be our healthiest yet.

Outdoor cultivation sites clear local hurdles

Outdoor cannabis cultivation proposed for two five-acre fields in Chisago County have complied with a local review as part of a state licensing process. The county is required to certify zoning and land use regulations are being met for the sites, which Environmental Services Director Kurt Schneider says has been …

Lindstrom Council hears from school Supt., hikes cemetery fee

Lindstrom City Council met June 18 for a regular meeting. The meeting was held at the Chisago Lakes Chamber building due to Harmony in the Park taking place at Lions Park at the same time. All members were present.

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