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Celebration of the Lakes still on!
Fair warning: Lots of lake talk ahead....
Spring time food? Really?
Well normally, we’d be tackling crockpot meals or comfort food this time of the year, but since we have spring weather without the spring crops, we might as well have some outside-of-the-box recipes.
NB offender gets stayed sentence for September 2022 incident
A North Branch man who was injured when police discharged firearms while apprehending him as he ignored admonitions to drop a large knife, has been given a stayed sentence and five years’ probation. If Erik Hammer, 32, remains law abiding, participates in random substance and alcohol tests, has no contact …
Ramen-a-thon successful
In efforts to help the local food shelf, the Chisago Lakes Middle School Student Council hosted a Ramen-A-Thon that ran from December 1-21. Their goal was to collect 4,000 packages of Ramen noodles.
North Branch Council holds work session for administrator replacement process
North Branch Council met in a work session format last week with tables pulled together and everybody seated facing each other, accompanied by elections clerk Ragini Varma and interim city administrator Jason Ziemer.
Wyoming veteran firefighter retires; street improvements meeting set
Wyoming city officials said goodbye to a 35-year firefighter and swore in the city’s newest peace officer at last week’s council session.
Lindstrom Council asked to include historical society in souvenir sales fundraiser
Lindstrom city council met January 17 for a regular meeting. Council member Linda Merkel was absent.
Taylors Falls gets business park nibbles
The city of Taylors Falls hasn’t had much interest expressed by anyone wanting to locate in its business/industrial park, situated west of downtown; until Monday night this week, when three enterprises seeking more feedback from council members were on the agenda.
Wyoming hosts senate group tour
Members of the State Senate Capital Investment Committee visited two Chisago County locations January 17. Their coach bus made stops at Wyoming and Lindstrom—where the senate received applications for public safety-related facilities seeking funding from the state bonding bill.
Good day for a drive - on the ice...
On Sunday we were eating dinner when our dog started barking like mad. We got up to see a small SUV driving on the lake ice. Big deal Matt - cars drive on the ice all the time. True, but this car was probably approaching 50 miles per hour. We …
Heating things up with jalapeños
It’s been a while since I’ve put the spotlight on spicy food, so if you have a soft palette or can’t handle the heartburn, you may not want to read any further!
ARMER contract getting attention
The mayor for the City of Wyoming, Lisa Iverson, spoke during public comment at last week’s County Board meeting, advising the commissioners it’s time to get started on the emergency radio contract language soon.
