LOCAL
Happy Thanksgiving!
This weekend is the official beginning of the holiday season. Taylors Falls kicks off the tree lighting season on Friday. The events go for three days.
Gobble gobble for the best sides I have!
Just like in years past, I’m confident everyone has their turkey recipes that they prefer for Thanksgiving, and nothing I put in this space is going to change that, so I like to focus on the sides!
Wiosky acquitted of murder in Wyoming death
Even when a jury can be shown videotape from a surveillance camera, showing a hit and run fatality as it happened, it is still possible the jury might not agree the offense was murder or even manslaughter. In the trial of a pickup truck driver running over a person at …
Regular water rules return to city of Wyoming
The water usage restrictions that were in effect in Wyoming city the latter part of this summer/and early fall are now lifted. The area received sufficient rainfall amounts the last several weeks for bans to come off in urban areas of over 1,000 populations. Wyoming City Council rescinded the ban …
Lighting Festival celebrates transplanted Royal Lady
This year’s annual Lighting Festival Royal Lady of the Village title goes to longtime rural Taylors Falls resident, Janet Dibble.
Veterans around the county thanked
Above, Taylors Falls Elementary School held a meet and greet with local Veterans. Kids presented the Veterans with cards and colorings.
Taylors Falls had full Monday agenda
The applicants for a cannabinoid business license for the Old Jail Bed & Breakfast, withdrew their request at the Taylors Falls City Council meeting Monday night this week, saying the non-intoxicating low dose products are being treated unrealistically and the whole process feels like “over-reach” by town officials.
Frandsen meets with County Fair Board again about relocation desire
The Chisago County Fairboard met November 13 at the Chisago Lake Township hall.
Shafer Council looks at private street acceptance; awards HVAC quote
Shafer City Council met November 6 for a regular Council meeting. All members were present.
Commissioners not in support of day meetings
The majority of county commissioners have expressed little support for changing meetings to daytime sessions.
Lots of stuff to do locally!
There is still time to take in the CLHS Theater’s version of The Addams Family. The show still has this weekend before it wraps up. I had the pleasure of taking in the opening night. It is a wonderful show that I think you and your family would really love. …
Venison on the menu in our house
Oh deer, we’ve finally got our freezer stocked with venison! It’s been a couple of years since we’ve had the delicious and delectable lean meat, but we’re finally stocked again, and I can’t wait to get into some of the classics and even try some new things.
Law Enforcement
November 12 a disorderly allegedly intoxicated person was arrested at an address on Schulze Ave. in Center City about 6:50 p.m. The suspect was attempting to operate a vehicle, and first was taken to Fairview Medical Center.
Sunrise Town Hall gets early okay
Sunrise Township officials got the okay last week from the county planning commission for a Conditional Use Permit for a new township hall; and the County Board is the final hurdle that remains to breaking ground. County commissioners will review the planning commission’s recommended permit conditions for final authorization at …
