LOCAL
Chisago City clears path for 9,000 square foot addition to Brink’s Market
The Chisago City Council on June 24 approved variances and a design review for a 9,000 sq. ft. building addition to Brink’s Market to be constructed this summer. The addition will accommodate new frozen food and dairy sections, a sushi station and a break room for the store’s staff.
Away we go with local fun events
Summer is officially here and so are the summer town celebrations. In a week, Karl Oskar Days will take center stage with all the bells and whistles. This year’s celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever. The celebration is shifting back to include Sunday. We will have all …
Squeezing in some pepper recipes
With the humidity, heat and rain the past few weeks, our pepper plants have absolutely exploded. We are on the cusp of picking the first few green peppers, and our habaneros and jalapenos look to be our healthiest yet.
Outdoor cultivation sites clear local hurdles
Outdoor cannabis cultivation proposed for two five-acre fields in Chisago County have complied with a local review as part of a state licensing process. The county is required to certify zoning and land use regulations are being met for the sites, which Environmental Services Director Kurt Schneider says has been …
Lindstrom Council hears from school Supt., hikes cemetery fee
Lindstrom City Council met June 18 for a regular meeting. The meeting was held at the Chisago Lakes Chamber building due to Harmony in the Park taking place at Lions Park at the same time. All members were present.
County engineer updates Board
The roadwork approved for 2025 construction season is progressing well despite some episodes of heavy rainfall, according to County Engineer Joe Triplett. He gave the county commissioners an update at the regular meeting last week.
License plate readers in Wyoming die on a tie vote with one absent
The Wyoming City Council was missing a member last week and a vote to authorize the police to enter into a lease for license plate readers to be positioned in four locations — died on a tie vote. Mayor Lisa Iverson and Council member Brett Ohnstad voted yes and Council …
Taylors Falls OK’s bonding for projects, fire rig; approves retail cannabis applicant
With all five members in attendance the Taylors Falls City Council Monday night this week approved moving forward on sale of $1.6 million bonding through Ehlers public financing advisors, for city hall projects and major fire department equipment purchases. The firm will now market debt and report back on the …
Steamy day for the coffee pot celebration
Lindstrom celebrated Midsommar with the official steaming of the coffee pot water tower.
Post legislative session, county needs ‘political courage’
Freshman State Representative Max Rymer, R-North Branch, visited the Chisago County Board last week to summarize, and take feedback on, the outcome of the legislative session. He agreed when county commissioners complained that counties should expect financial burdens due to state actions. “My concern,” Rymer said, “is we balanced the …
Midsommar was a blast (furnace)
What a weekend that was. We had the first ever Lindstrom Midsommar celebration all weekend long and had North Branch’s Midsummer Days as well. It just so happened to be the hottest weekend of the year, but that didn’t seem to deter the crowds.
Sweets and meats on 4th of July
The Fourth of July is always a time to celebrate. It’s America’s Independence Day, and it’s always a fun time!
