LOCAL
Taylors Falls Council votes in favor of 14 percent levy increase
The main item on the council agenda last week in Taylors Falls was action adopting a preliminary maximum levy for 2026 and the budget plan. Council voted 5-0 for the proposed 14 percent increase and scheduled the taxation public hearing for November 24 at 6 p.m. at city hall.
Chisago City approves new logo; seeks applicants for fire department, park, cable commissioners
The Chisago City Council on Sept. 23 approved a new city logo that’s been months in the making.
Agenda at Lindstrom levy meeting packed with items
Lindstrom City Council met September 17 for a regular meeting. Council member Greg Krueger was absent.
Chisago Lakes crowns King & Queen
The Chisago Lakes homecoming King and Queen were crowned last week, with Jacob Grabow and Elliot Aadland earning the honors. The Wildcats played Friday, September 19 against St. Anthony and won their first game of the year, 28-14. More details on the sports pages.
Wyoming sets max levy at 8 percent
A maximum levy and budget for 2026 was adopted on a 4-1 vote by the Wyoming City Council last week. Linda Nanko Yeager voted no without comment. The public discussion about finalizing Wyoming budget details takes place December 2, at city hall. at 7 p.m. and the sums adopted last …
County keeping levy hike under 5 percent
There were differing opinions among County Board members about when exactly the optimal time was to cut back next year’s budget, so the levy and budget were adopted on a 3-2 vote. Commissioners Montzka and Dunne were ready to enact a minimal levy hike now, which is down about two …
Sunrise Schoolhouse preservation update
Sunday, September 14 some residents of Sunrise Township gathered at the historic Sunrise School House to celebrate the preservation effort. The school house was put up on blocks and prepared for moving to the Almelund Threshing Grounds September 24. The Threshing Company has raised the funds to move forward on …
Apple Festival brings out the best of Almelund
Almelund hosted the annual Apple Festival Sunday. People were treated to all things apple, including hundreds of desserts and the Lions worked the grill. Children had fun taking a step back in time learning various chores. There were free Model T rides and a petting zoo with goats. Music and …
Apple Festival was a great time
I hope you had a chance to visit Almelund’s Apple Festival last Sunday. We went and the crowds seemed bigger than ever. We had some absolutely incredible desserts that were made by Apple Festival volunteers. We did grab a bag of apples (and yikes they are not cheap anymore) that …
One more round of my favorite pumpkins
I always do two rounds of pumpkin recipes because it’s one of my favorite flavors and fall is one of my favorite times of the year, so bear with me one more week if you’re not a pumpkin fan!
Sludge and invasive weed cleanup at treatment plant
Cleanup of ponding areas used over approximately 20 years of sewage treatment, as overseen by the Chisago Lakes Joint Sewage Treatment Commission, has launched successfully by all reports.
North Branch council and 30-year employee agree to separation terms
The city council last week accepted the resignation of Shawn Williams, public works director. His final day on the job was September 9. He was hired by North Branch in 1995.
Stacy looks at 8% levy increase
Stacy City Council met September 9 for a regular meeting. Mayor Mark Utecht was absent. Council member Dennis Thieling was acting mayor.
9/11 — We will never forget
The 24th anniversary of the attack on U.S. soil that took place September 11, 2001 was commemorated at the Moberg Park memorial, in Chisago City. See photos inside on page 2.
