LOCAL
Foundation holds fentanyl awareness meeting at North Branch High School
The Fentanyl Free Communities Foundation teamed up with the Chisago County Opioid Advisory Council and North Branch Community Education to hold an awareness event at the North Branch High School on Tuesday, November 12.
Public comment sought for Chisago County’s hazard mitigation plan
Chisago County has completed an updated draft of its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and is now seeking public feedback. Like all Minnesota counties, Chisago County is vulnerable to a variety of natural hazards such as tornadoes, windstorms, severe winter storms, flooding, drought, and extreme temperatures, which can threaten the loss …
Stacy City Council briefs......
Stacy City Council met November 12 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Bingo, bingo everywhere
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. If you are going to be alone this Thanksgiving, you don’t have to be. The good folks at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City invite any and all to come enjoy Thanksgiving with them and others. The meal is free and features all …
The ultimate Thanksgiving sides
There are so many sides you can serve with Thanksgiving meals. I have my favorites, but I also know there are plenty others that many people like!
Rush City bus driver sentenced
The Rush City Schools bus driver who drove her morning load of students into a ditch the day after Valentine’s Day last year is ordered to report to jail on the anniversary of the incident. Kara Ffrench, 60, was charged with two counts of DUI and when she entered her …
Local kids learn about science
Members of the American Chemical Society have been known to tour metro-area libraries holding workshops giving youth a hands-on experience with principles of chemistry.
Audubon fundraiser goes great for local birdwatchers
The area Audubon Society Chapter thanks everyone who came to Chisago City and bought bird seed and suet during the fundraiser. And kudos to Peterson’s in North Branch in their 25th year of supplying the products.
Cannabis ordinance sets county rules
Surprisingly little public comment was generated at last week’s county board public hearing required to take action adopting the county’s cannabis retail sales regulations. There was one speaker, a “cannabis attorney,” who offered to answer any questions the county commissioners might have adding he represents applicants who are poised to …
Lead service lines not major issue here, so far
Cities in Chisago County have submitted their statistics for a comprehensive state-wide lead service line inventory. The collecting of information was part of a program to address health impacts resulting from exposure to lead via community water systems. The good news is there does not appear to be any widespread …
Election turnout 90%
In researching the precinct-specific data from the election day voting results for Chisago County, one is left with no doubt the region is heavily Republican; even to the point of nearly zero support for Minnesota’s incumbent Democrat U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar.
