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Happy Easter to everyone!
I’ve got some extended space this week to really share some of my favorite Easter recipes! I’m hosting my in-laws this weekend for the holiday, and that always makes me nervous because my mother-in-law is a phenomenal cook. She always says she likes my cooking, but sometimes I feel like …
Residents at Ecumen work for a greater good!
The Resident Council from Ecumen Point Pleasant Heights held a food drive recently for Minnesota FoodShare month. They donated all the items and money collected to our local Family Pathways food shelf—it was a great food drive, with $420 collected and 265 pounds of food donated!
Franconia Township annual meeting
The Franconia Township annual meeting, held Tuesday, March 12 at the Franconia Town Hall spent most of the peoples’ time on the most popular topic on the agenda — the future town hall. Supervisor Owen Kuhnly reported that progress has recently been made on the site plan, which needs to …
TF Council, Hursh have agreement; city account defrauded
A closed session between Taylors Falls city council and a cybersecurity firm was held Monday night this week.
LAPD wages bonus money to get boost from grants
Lakes Area Police Commission members voted 4-0 last week to recommend to their city councils to dedicate state public safety funding grants to wage adjustments and retention pay.
Sunrise Township votes in successor to Sup. Kaiser and still deciding on future hall uses
Sunrise Township saw four times the voter turnout last week compared to 2023 ballots cast, with 99 voters participating in the election March 12. Sunrise Supervisor Dan Kaiser was not seeking re-election and he got rousing applause from thos attending his final township meeting as a supervisor. Adam Grubove III …
Burning restrictions in effect
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting the open burning of vegetative debris due to increased wildfire risk resulting from unusually warm temperatures and exceptionally dry conditions across most of Minnesota.
Chisago Lake Township voters approve Sunday liquor sales
Chisago Lake Township’s annual meeting was March 12. Eleven people attended the meeting. John Nelson was elected the moderator.
Amador Twsp. wishes fire dept. chief well; budget up 2. 5 percent
Much of the Amador Township meeting centered on the Almelund Fire Department and the changes and upgrades happening within the department.
Lots of events this weekend, get out and have some fun
Where has time gone? We are already at the Chisago Lakes Showcase this weekend. Never heard of the Showcase? None of us have. That’s because the Home Show that we all have known since the early 80’s has been rebranded and shortened to one day. The show is still jam …
Feelin’ hot, hot, hot
I was in Jamaica a couple of weeks ago, and I tried to immerse myself as much as I could in their local flavors. I had oxtails, plantains, jerk everything, rice, and a whole host of other things that I can’t remember or couldn’t pronounce!
North Branch continues complaint hearing due to personal issues
The drama lives on another week at least, in North Branch. City council member Kelly Neider, who was due to defend herself from unknown allegations, was a no-show for a hearing scheduled for March 19.
ARMER contract covers several hundred radios
The two-year ARMER agreement was adopted by the County Board on a 4-1 vote last week with Commissioner Ben Montzka opposed. He stated he couldn’t support the increase of $70 (from $30 to $100 and then in 2026 it becomes $125) in the surcharge for each radio. County Administrator Chase …
$60K awarded to arts in valley
Eighteen organizations have received Valley Arts Grants totaling $60,000 to fund arts programming and general operating support throughout the St. Croix Valley. Recipients represent a diverse array of nonprofit organizations, some with a strong arts focus, and others offering arts programming through special events, festivals, and classes.
