LOCAL
Wyoming Council opts for cannabis freeze
Add the City of Wyoming to the list of area municipalities that are opting for a halt or moratorium, on cannabis business permits.
No-go on referendum education, yet
The North Branch Water & Light Commission July 19 lightly grazed the topic of fashioning a campaign to educate the public on the November utility referendum. Members took no direct action to start any outreach. The City of North Branch is prohibited from being involved in a ballot promotion but …
Disc golf close to being authorized at CLJSTC
A Chisago Lakes disc golf course, proposed for the wastewater treatment plant property north of Chisago City, is a little closer to becoming a reality. The sewer treatment commission members gave some direction last week towards finalizing operational responsibilities and their preferred length of an initial contract is three years.
Harris softball field gets a facelift
The Harris softball field is a big piece of the community’s history, because for many years Harris was known for its softball team.
North Branch will not get funds for culvert blowout
When is a culvert under a city street part of a public ditch system, and when is it part of city infrastructure? This was the quandary at the heart of a quest by the City of North Branch for $78,000 from the Chisago County Ditch Authority.
Safe Haven has been quite a journey
Maybe you have walked by the store front in downtown Lindstrom. Maybe you have noticed it while hopefully stopping for pedestrians crossing Highway 8. The cute looking store with the mint colored front that says Safe Haven. While it may look like a kids’ clothing store it is and it …
American Cancer Chisago County Relay for Life Wednesday, August 2
The Chisago Lake Lutheran church, 1 Summit Ave., on the hill in Center City is the venue for Relay for Life supporting the American Cancer Society (ACS) this year. This is a really beautiful place to have the Relay due to the dramatic landscaping and the long steeple steps in …
Center City Days is upon us
This weekend is Center City’s turn in the spotlight. Center City Days runs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday any-and-all are invited.
Public outreach to combat fraud all part of Sheriff’s workday
Chisago County Sheriff Brandon Thyen doesn’t have to visit senior citizen communities and spread the word about how not to become a victim of fraud; but he does it because knowledge is power.
Lindstrom Council asks advisors to bring model ordinance language on marijuana issues to next meeting
The Lindstrom municipal law firm sent their marijuana statute specialist to the Lindstrom City Council meeting last week to have “the talk” that many other cities have had.
Law Enforcement
Area law enforcement had multiple encounters with wildlife over the past week, they dispatched a sick raccoon, put down a deer with a broken leg, tended to an owl that was injured and went to the raptor center, and collected a fawn deceased in rural Chisago City...this was in addition …
Time to pick the big green veggie
The zucchinis are coming in big and fast this year, if you’ve been able to keep them properly watered in this summer heat.
Osceola Landing day use area and motorized boat launch opens this weekend
The day use area and new motorized boat launch at Osceola Landing on the St. Croix River will be open this upcoming weekend. The NPS recently completed a project to increase pedestrian safety, improve traffic flow, and enhance visitor experience by separating motorized and non-motorized uses. Minor construction-related activities will …
Wannigan Days a wailer in 2023
Wannigan Days had a great turnout this year. There were smiles all around from kids to adults!
