LOCAL
Bike trail lots stay zoned for business, for now
Members of the Center City Council last week were not eager to take parcels off the tax rolls, which are situated where a bike trailhead project may be developed someday. A measure to rezone the lots from business district to public open space failed on a split vote.
Taylors Falls Council fully supports Ironworks; other industrial park concepts tabled for now
Taylors Falls Council members this week, fully supported proceeding on the sale of lots the city owns in the business park, west of downtown, to Hursh Ironworks. The east side of the area laid out for business/industrial uses is sought by the company, which is seeking to move from 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.
Shafer Council removes two residents for multiple committee absences
Shafer City Council met February 6 for a regular meeting.
Celebration was still a good time
Well, Mother Nature tried her hardest to cancel the Celebration of the Lakes. But in true Chisago Lakes’ fashion, we made due with what we had. And you know what? We still managed to have a good time doing so.
Cozy dinner ideas
That ended up being a great Super Bowl after a snoozer of a first half! But the game exposed me as a little bit of a fraud.
School bus driver facing charges after Thursday morning crash
The driver of a Rush City school bus carrying 49 students, which went off the road about 8:30 a.m. Thursday Feb 15, has been charged. Kara Ffrench, 59, of Harris, was in court Friday, February 16 to face two gross misdemeanors, one alleging DWI commercial vehicle and DWI driving school …
Lemonade stand in February?? Only in 2024
Trevelle Bird saw an opportunity with the warm weather and decided to sell lemonade on the corner of Hayes and Old Towne Road in Chisago City. The seven year old sold over 40 cups before the sun started to set and it got chilly. Way to go Trevelle!
Administrator complaints investigation leaves unanswered questions
According to an outside investigator who has looked into complaints related to North Branch’s former city administrator; the city’s operations throughout part of 2022 and 2023, were not being sustained thanks to any warm fuzzy city hall culture.
Double your donation month
The Chisago Lakes Masons' Thirteenth Annual Fund Drive to Combat Local Food Insecurity with "Double Your Donation"is in February
Westbury trial rescheduled to March 4
The trial scheduled to begin Monday this week with jury selection, for the four Lindstrom men accused in the January 6, 2021 Capitol breach incident has been continued again.
Donations celebrate 150 years
Zion Lutheran Church, Chisago City, collected 150 rolls and/or boxes of paper goods (paper towels, tissues, toilet paper) in January for the Family Pathways Domestic Violence Shelter. Zion members are doing a collection each month in honor of the church’s 150th anniversary. Pictured is Pastor Sarah Kerkes with products collected.
North Branch Council vote on comp plan delayed; pickleball coming
North Branch is accepting bids on a four-court pickleball complex and associated parking and a trail, for Northwood city park, on Cherokee Trail.
Still plenty of fun to be had
Okay, the Celebration of the Lakes is still on. We have had plenty of calls inquiring about the event so I am here to shed some light.
