LOCAL
Chisago City zoning, land use changes made
The Chisago City Council on Aug. 22 moved quickly through an agenda dominated by planning and zoning matters. This included approval of updated zoning and land use maps as part of the city’s comprehensive plan.
State releases test scores, grad rates
This is the time of year when the MN Department of Education releases a report card announcing scores of individual schools arising from testing done of students in the prior school year. The tests assess proficiency in math, reading and science in grades 3 to 8 and also grade 11 …
Dietz excited for school year to start as Chisago Lakes’ new superintendent
Chisago Lakes’ search for a new superintendent earlier this year led them to Brian Dietz, and now Dietz is hoping to lead Chisago Lakes to new heights, including passing a new levy in the fall.
Good weekend for a paddle
This weekend is Labor Day. A nice long weekend to end the inferno that has taken what summer should be and thrown it in the frying pan. I love warm weather, but this summer has been ridiculous. It has dried and withered most all of our lawns. Lakes are incredibly …
Labor Day begins a new adventure
Labor Day is going to take on a special meaning for Aly and I this year. We decided to host an exchange student for the whole school year, and he’ll be arriving this week, just in time for Labor Day weekend.
Law Enforcement
Xcel energy employees sent to smell of natural gas in Hillcrest Drive area, about 8:30 p.m. Believed to be coming from under the street, Xcel will address.
Wyoming P.D. to get car cams
The City of Wyoming is quickly finding ways to utilize the legislative aid going out to cities and counties for public safety expenses. (See listing below.) The council agreed unanimously to direct staff to develop a contract activating a Reserve Cadet Officer program.
Better late than never
As to not interfere with the bigger cities' celebrations, National Night Out was held August 15 in Taylors Falls. In addition to emergency vehicles for kids to climb on, a Life Link helicopter stopped by, games were set up, and a barbecue was organized by the Taylors Falls Lions. The …
Lindstrom bans public cannabis use, Akerson project gets green light
The use of cannabis products in public spaces in Lindstrom was banned last week, by a unanimous vote of the city council (Council member Krueger attending via Internet.) The parks ordinance Chapter 130 is now amended to include cannabis of all shapes and forms. Signage will be posted in obvious …
Ki-Chi-Saga Days brings Chisago City community together
The parade highlighted the always fun Ki-Chi-Saga Days in Chisago City last weekend. Above is the Chisago Lakes Marching Band dancing along to their own music, and below is members of the Chisago Lakes Hockey youth program promoting their sport and teams!
