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North Branch adopts early budget
A split vote September 10 by North Branch City Council adopted a maximum amount for next year’s levy and budget. The 3-2 vote was indicative of the ideological chasm separating budgeting approaches—with one side trying to boost revenues and meet needs after years of fairly basic budgeting versus the two …
Stacy City Council briefs...
Stacy City Council met September 10 for a regular meeting, all members were present with 11 residents also attending.
Vets’ memorial project hit unexpected snag
Area veterans involved in the repair and maintenance project underway at the All County Veterans Memorial on Highway 8 in Lindstrom are hoping to get the project back-on-track. The snow fence work zone barrier has been in place for several weeks, and the elevated displays highlighting the various branches of …
Thanks for the celebrations!
Well I think that is about it for town celebrations. Shafer held the annual Shafer Days celebration last Friday and Saturday, Wyoming held its Stagecoach Days over the weekend and Almelund hosted the very popular Apple Festival on Sunday. The weather was spectacular with the exception of a very brief …
September brings apple season!
It had been a while since I spoke with the matriarch of this column, Alice Nelson, but she called us up at the office earlier this week to chat, and it was so nice to share some time with her. She certainly brightened my day!
September 14 crash takes life of Harris man
State Patrol reports a 36-year-old Harris man was killed in a crash on Highway 95 September 14. Passengers, including a female, 41 and an 11 and 13 year old from Shafer— were transported for care. Nobody appeared to be using seatbelts, according to the preliminary details.
Hiram Lodge uses bingo funds for LAPD support
Hiram Lodge #287/ The Chisago Lakes Freemasons presented 10 Fire Suppression Tool units to Lakes Area PD. This was made possible by our community and local businesses taking part in meat bingo and silent auction to help raise the funds last spring. So it was a community group effort from …
Administrator search narrows, finalists to be interviewed Sept. 26
Finalists for the position of city administrator for North Branch will be invited to a special interview process September 26. Council and city department heads will question four candidates throughout the day. It is planned that the council will decide who to extend an offer to as soon as possible.
Wyoming Council adopts 2025 max levy, budget and announces two contests
Two fun things were on the Wyoming City Council agenda last week for action. Council had an easy time of supporting the mayor for a day essay contest and the dog park naming competition.
Shafer City Council briefs....
Shafer City Council met September 3 for a regular meeting. Council member Nick Brehm was absent.
Center City Council adopts levy
Center City Council met September 3 for a regular meeting. All members were present with two visitors in the audience.
Taylors Falls City Council looking at sewer, water rates and tidies up city code
The sewer and water rates charged to users in Taylors Falls haven’t been analyzed and adjusted for an estimated 10 years, and Monday night this week the city council voted to hire a firm to do a rate analysis with the idea to recommend an appropriate updated charge.
So much to do this weekend!
This weekend is Shafer Days and Apple Fest. Oh and did I mention Stagecoach Days in Wyoming?
Let’s get into the fall recipes!
We’re getting into the thick of fall season here in Minnesota. Granted when you’re reading this column, it’s going to be almost 80 degrees outside, but we’ve had a nice, brisk weekend and after this little mini heatwave, we’ll be back into the fall temps in no time.
