LOCAL
Confused about Highway 8?
Many people have inquired where the Highway 8 reconstruction project sits right now. It just so happens there is a community informational meeting on Tuesday June 9 at the Lindstrom Community Center. The meeting will run from 5-7pm and will feature the recommendations made by MnDOT for improving Highway 8 …
Congrats to the class of 2026!
Congratulations to all the graduates out there this year! Both the Chisago Lakes and North Branch seniors are getting to the end of their high school career and are off to bigger and better things.
Bicyclist hurt on Highway 8 in Chisago City June 2
The state patrol reports a Shafer man who was riding a bicycle south on Lofton Avenue, was hit by a truck as he entered the intersection at Highway 8 in Chisago City, Tuesday night, June 2 about 7:50 p.m.
Memorial Day celebrations are always a beautiful tribute
James Enebak, one of three generations of Campbells placing markers and flags on graves in Fairview Cemetery, Saturday, May 23 in anticipation of Memorial Day.
New saloon owners and firefighters reconnect
Shafer City council met May 19 for a regular meeting. Mayor Paula Hanson was absent.
When purpose, passion are behind the uniform
Over the course of decades with Lakes Area Police Department Detective Mike Merchlewitz received numerous personal letters of thanks, career awards and other recognition which he truly valued, he explains. His motivation to wear the uniform was founded on helping others and then, as a detective, in “bringing a measure …
Taylors Falls gets sewer project aid
The inspection of the Taylors Falls standpipe reservoir system for the municipal water supply came back with a few recommendations for maintenance needs— but overall the long overdue once-over was positive. Council member Tim Grote, public works liaison, reported to city council last week no follow-up inspection is recommended for …
Lindstrom council gets audit; Fairview fence being reinstalled
Lindstrom City Council met May 20 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
County ARMER radio users, subscribers to be signing up soon
If you think the physical first responder and emergency radio system is complex, how about the process of setting a fee the county needs to charge to implement the looming equipment upgrade and replacement plan. Support for existing equipment phased out in 2019, and the slow fade when parts are …
Road construction season full speed ahead
The proposed newly aligned intersection for Pleasant Valley Road at Highway 95 in Franconia Township is moving forward with a big financial boost from the LRIP fund. Chisago County Engineer Joe Triplett shared a notice with the county commissioners that the county had won the Local Road Improvement Program funds …
Ecumen Point Pleasant Heights 40th anniversary: the power of belonging
When ground was broken 40 years ago for the Point Pleasant Heights senior living community March 25, 1986, the Rev. A. B. Walfrid, who was Point Pleasant’s first resident, said, “We’re hoping to find genuine fellowship—social, physical and spiritual—that will glow and grow and last forever.”
Beautiful Memorial Day services
Thank you so much to the local Veterans for doing such a great job with all the Memorial Day events at our local cemeteries. I attended some and the crowd numbers were good. It helps when Mother Nature cooperates. It was a beautiful weekend and the services were fantastic.
Enjoy these summer treats!
Here’s some favorites from our house recently!
Stacy City Council fields noise complaint, sells business park lot, improves cold storage building, gets positive investment news
Stacy City Council met April 14 for a regular meeting. Mayor Mark Utecht was absent. Council member Dennis Thieling was acting mayor for the meeting.
