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The Great Conundrum was solved for me
I wrote on this last year for the first time, but it’s tough to focus on which recipes I want to share this time of the year. It’s the last, biggest, best football game of the year this weekend, but then just a few days later, Valentine’s Day is on …
North Branch man killed in pickup head-on crash February 4
The Minnesota State Patrol reports a two vehicle head on crash in Koochiching County, reported at 11 a.m. Sunday, February 4, left a 27 year old North Branch man dead.
Area pastor brings personal story to spread message there’s mental health help
Zion Lutheran Church, Chisago City held its second Mental Health Wellness Day Saturday, Jan. 27. It was a simple title for what proved to be a powerful event.
County Fair not going anywhere
The offer to pay the Chisago County Fair Ag Society Board one million dollars to relocate the fairgrounds and free-up the Rush City site for redevelopment has been rescinded.
Legislative request for interchange design
Recently the Minnesota senate capital investment committee paid a visit to Wyoming and Lindstrom to see firsthand the local aid requests for a couple public safety projects. (Story Press Jan. 25)
Lake Martha Overlook plat approved; firefighters sworn in
After requiring additional catch basins as recommended by the city engineer, and discussing concerns about snow storage and removal, the Chisago City Council on Jan. 23 approved the final plat for Lake Martha Overlook. The city’s approval includes 13 conditions which High Pointe Land, LLC, must meet before constructing 25 …
Celebration of the Lakes still on!
Fair warning: Lots of lake talk ahead....
Spring time food? Really?
Well normally, we’d be tackling crockpot meals or comfort food this time of the year, but since we have spring weather without the spring crops, we might as well have some outside-of-the-box recipes.
NB offender gets stayed sentence for September 2022 incident
A North Branch man who was injured when police discharged firearms while apprehending him as he ignored admonitions to drop a large knife, has been given a stayed sentence and five years’ probation. If Erik Hammer, 32, remains law abiding, participates in random substance and alcohol tests, has no contact …
Ramen-a-thon successful
In efforts to help the local food shelf, the Chisago Lakes Middle School Student Council hosted a Ramen-A-Thon that ran from December 1-21. Their goal was to collect 4,000 packages of Ramen noodles.
North Branch Council holds work session for administrator replacement process
North Branch Council met in a work session format last week with tables pulled together and everybody seated facing each other, accompanied by elections clerk Ragini Varma and interim city administrator Jason Ziemer.
Wyoming veteran firefighter retires; street improvements meeting set
Wyoming city officials said goodbye to a 35-year firefighter and swore in the city’s newest peace officer at last week’s council session.
Lindstrom Council asked to include historical society in souvenir sales fundraiser
Lindstrom city council met January 17 for a regular meeting. Council member Linda Merkel was absent.
Taylors Falls gets business park nibbles
The city of Taylors Falls hasn’t had much interest expressed by anyone wanting to locate in its business/industrial park, situated west of downtown; until Monday night this week, when three enterprises seeking more feedback from council members were on the agenda.
