LOCAL
Budget shuffle to setback #16 work
A financial shuffle to keep the long awaited County State Aid Highway 10 reconstruction project moving forward, has left the 2024 County Road 16 rehabilitation in limbo.
Food share month means opportunities for us to help
March is Minnesota Food Share Month. Minnesota Food Share March Campaign is the largest grassroots food and fundraising drive in the state, brings together organizations, businesses, faith communities, and individuals to help stock and support the capacity of nearly 300 food shelves including our local shelves. The campaign runs from …
How sweet is spring?
Well, I kind of think we are officially in spring? But it’s still February.
New ARMER radio contract discussed County Board decides fees next month
A gathering of some of the local public safety players was held in the government center Friday afternoon, February 16, to review upcoming contract issues having to do with how Chisago County responding departments and agencies are able to communicate. The emergency services contract for radio equipment and systemwide expenses …
Highway 95 water main project is detailed
North Branch residents and anybody who travels Highway 95 (Main Street) through town, should plan on dealing with at least one detour this coming summer.
Chisago library now access point for naloxone, test strips
The East Central Regional Library Board recently authorized its Chisago Lakes branch to be a naloxone access point (NAP) and has partnered with the non-profit Steve Rummler Hope Network for supplies of the overdose reversal medication.
Stacy City Council tackles water issues
Stacy City Council met February 13 for a regular meeting, all members were present.
Saying goodbye to a good friend
It is with a heavy heart that I write about the passing of a good friend and community staple for decades Pastor George Cruys. If you have lived in the area for some time, you may recognize the name. George was the pastor at Trinity Lutheran here in Lindstrom for …
A fondness for potatoes
Aly and I were discussing what was going to be on our menu this week, and we got to talking about sides because I seem to always default to some kind of potato.
North Branch Council not ready to revise urban service area, or reinstate primary balloting
Developer Larry Beach saw his request to have the North Branch City Council revise the urban service area and amend the Comp Plan tabled last week, due to a council member being absent. Mayor Kevin Schieber recommended the votes be delayed until Kelly Neider could participate. The actions should have …
Law Enforcement
February 18 there was a report of unwanted subject videotaping females at Goodview Park, Wyoming, about 10 p.m. Police squad responded and cleared area. A suspected white Nissan sedan was not located.
North Branch council sets public hearing on more complaints about Neider
North Branch City Council met for about an hour in closed session February 20 to consider setting a public hearing to review complaints alleging a fellow council member had violated the council code of conduct. The council entered open session and agreed the allegations constitute a legitimate complaint under the …
Caucus night Feb. 27 throughout county
The 2024 election caucus events for the Republican and Democrat parties have been announced for Chisago County. Caucus gatherings are open to the public, and you attend a caucus for the voting precinct where you live.
