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Lindstrom Council briefs...

Lindstrom City Council met October 16 for a regular meeting. Council member Dave Waldoch was absent.

The eagle has landed!

This beautiful sculpture made by Unruly Acres’ Keith Holl and Diane DeRosier was purchased by and then donated to the memorial, by Dallas Brown. The sculpture addition is part of the All County Veterans’ Memorial renovation which has been taking place this summer in downtown Lindstrom.

Short Term Rental ordinance action delayed by council

Taylors Falls is a destination for out-of-towners looking to enjoy winter and summer seasons in the presence of the national scenic riverway and state park areas. The drafting of a city code to regulate short term rentals in Taylors Falls was a stated priority of a mostly new city council, …

Ready for this to be over with

This is my most hated time of the year (easily). I am referring to election time. It seems everyone has a high level of anxiety when it comes time for political races. I think it’s wonderful the community is so involved in politics, as we always should be. But the …

Recipes for spooky October nights

Halloween is such a fun holiday to dress up, to share fun recipes and just have a good time. There’s no gift expectations or stress like Christmas, it’s meant to be a little more jovial and fun than Thanksgiving, and it can always be celebrated on the weekend before the …

Stacy crash suspect to be assessed for mental competency

The person charged in connection with a two vehicle crash near Kwik Trip west of the freeway in Stacy, September 14, sending a 6 year-old to intensive care, has been ordered to undergo an evaluation to determine if he is competent to stand trial.

Alford plea in Fish Lake fatal shooting

Sentencing will take place January 22, 2025 in connection with an Alford Plea to two felony counts, entered in a plea hearing before Judge Seabrooks II held October 18.

US Congressional District 8 Voters Guide

Below is a question and answer format with United States Congressional District 8 candidates Representative Pete Stauber and challenger Jen Schultz. They were each asked to answer the same questions.

Former Congressman Rick Nolan dies at 80

The former U.S. Congressman for Chisago County, Rick Nolan, has died. He was 80 years old. No information was released immediately on cause of death. Service information is pending.

Fire concerns return with dry fall

Several area fire departments held their annual open house events last weekend and used the opportunity to educate the public about their operations and fire safety mission. Fire Safety Week is also a good time to take a look at local drought factors and the wildfire threat being posed this …

Carlos Avery WMA master plan draft for public comment, review

The state is laying the groundwork for an updated 10 year Master Plan for a local wildlife management area. The public had one opportunity to participate in discussions and review this week at the Forest Lake Carlos Avery headquarters and October 21 is the next opportunity to provide any input. …

North Branch city administrator contract approved

North Branch welcomed its new city administrator October 8, as the full council adopted Matthew Hill’s employment agreement making his start date effective as of November 12. Hill is currently city administrator for Crosby, a town of about 2,000 to 3,000 in Crow Wing County. He was one of three …

Stacy City Council has full agenda last week

Stacy City Council met October 8 for a regular meeting. All members were present. The council opened the meeting with public comment. Resident Paul Wagner who resides along Hemingway Avenue asked the council what their policy is on replacing damaged mailboxes due to snow plowing. Wagner claims he has had …

Fire Prevention Week shows off skills and hard work of area firefighters

Local area fire departments held open houses last week for Fire Prevention Week where they did outreach to local residents to show off their skills, knowledge and benefits of being a firefighter.

Looking for a devilishly good time? - Check out ‘Heck’ at Festival Theatre

If you’re looking for a fun, original, different experience, head out to the Historic Auditorium in St. Croix Falls, WI for a hell of a good time at the original musical comedy ‘Heck’, a Festival Theatre production.

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