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St. Croix dam repair project completed
Xcel Wisconsin has completed repairs to the dam at Taylors Falls-St Croix Falls.
Kids brave the heat for some Center City Days fun!
This year’s lucky finders of the missing lutefisk at Center City Days were Cora Hinsch, Beau Miller and Clayton Hinsch. They took home some cold hard cash for finding the fish.
How is mental health crisis response taking shape here?
Anybody who is up on current events knows there is a sea change happening in law enforcement activities and defining best practices in the name of public safety.
Lindstrom wants LAPD to stay put
The city of Lindstrom needs to confront some potentially costly operational concerns and discussions began in earnest last week during a workshop on the 2025 budget and debt. The main questions are: does the city council tolerate borrowing to address looming capital needs and will the council grant approval to …
2024 Election Candidate Filing Open
Filing is open for anyone interested in being on a ballot this fall. The filing runs to August 13 for city council, school board seats, and Nessel Township holds its election in November, unlike the other townships which vote in March of every year.
Chisago City approves paving hockey rink for pickleball play
The Chisago City Council on July 23 approved up to $70,000 to blacktop the hockey rink in Chuckie Lundquist Park. This will allow the rink to be used for pickle ball courts in the summer months. The money will come from park dedication fees paid by the developers.
Dresel appointed mayor, special election in Nov.
The Chisago City Council declared a vacancy existed on the city council as the result of Mayor Bob Gustafson’s death. With Acting Mayor Jeremy Dresel abstaining, the remaining three council members then voted last week to appoint Dresel as mayor of Chisago City through this year’s election cycle.
Center City Days was great, here come Stacy Daze to entertain us
Thanks so much to the organizers who once again put on a great Center City Days. The weather was beautiful and the crowds were plenty. Our area basically has a celebration every weekend of the summer. The great thing is that each one of them offers something different.
A wonderful combo of veggies
Spinach and artichoke are an overlooked combination of delightful flavors.
Harris man seriously hurt in collision between bicycle and SUV
The state patrol is investigating a bicycle-SUV crash on Highway 61 at 264th Street Wednesday, July 25. The incident was reported about 8 p.m. Wyoming Police also responded.
County Fair showcase for plenty of local talents
The Chisago County Fair last week had some of the nicest weather it’s had in years, just ideal to hang around the fairgrounds. Animals, workers, the crowds and performers all seemed to enjoy themselves...this youngster and her calf were only too happy to pose.
Chisago County Board approves much-discussed events venue in Franconia Twsp. on 3-2 vote
On a split vote the county commissioners last week approved a controversial wedding and events venue in Franconia Township.
Lakes Area P.D. budget up 8.8%
The Lakes Area Police department’s budget is proposed to need an increase of $174,000 in operating and non-operational expenses for 2025. If the city councils adopt the budget as-is, taxpayers residing in Lindstrom and Chisago City would be covering an approximate $79,000 each with additional revenues coming in through non-property …
