LOCAL
Chisago County board briefs...
In action last week the Chisago County Board: ~ Set a public hearing to consider a request from the City of North Branch looking for assistance in paying for work done in the city along public ditch #7. The county commissioners must convene as the “Ditch Authority” to spend money …
Taylors Falls leaving lot downtown on the market, for now
In other business (besides lengthy discussions about the future of cannabis shops in town, ) the Taylors Falls City Council:
KOD to Wanningan Days
What a perfect weekend we had for Karl Oskar Days. Weather was great, everyone was out and about and having a great time. Thanks to Pauline and her amazing staff of volunteers and to the city workers who did a great job prepping the city for such a fun event.
Cause of double fatal pole barn fire in March ‘undetermined’
The state fire marshal investigation into the cause of a fire that destroyed a pole building, between North Branch and Stacy, and killed two men has ended and the final report is that the cause of the fire could not be determined.
Law Enforcement
June 27 Theft of a scooter from a business in Rush City, reported about 6 p.m. The item is black with yellow rims. Camera footage of street activity is being reviewed.
I’m feelin’ hot, hot, hot
This summer has been particularly harsh when it comes to high temps, and although we all had a pleasant Karl Oskar Days and the few days after, more 90+ degree days are on the horizon, and it’s come like clockwork the last three years.
4th of July comes and goes with a BANG!
Fireworks over water is always a classic sight to behold, and various lakeshore displays were visible this holiday...this photo is from Terry Keese, who was on South Center Lake.
New P.D. gets little support in council budget workshop
It started as a budget-setting workshop for Lindstrom City Council, in the early stages of writing next year’s property tax levy. But last week’s informal discussions veered into a vote of no confidence for the long-sought new public safety facility.
K.O. Days Grand Marshal is adored school teacher, coach
This year’s Karl Oskar Parade Grand Marshal learned pretty quickly when he started teaching 35 years ago at Chisago Lakes Middle School, that the best way to connect with students was to think like a kid. Be open to possibilities, ask questions and make the day-to-day stuff fun and the …
Chisago City goes to two precincts
The Chisago City Council on June 27 voted to establish Highway 8 as the boundary dividing its two new voting precincts. The decision to establish two precincts and two polling places within the city was made earlier this year after the Chisago Lakes Area Library was overwhelmed by long lines …
Festival time is here folks
Karl Oskar Days is here and in full swing. As I mentioned here before, the haul for finding the snuff box has increased greatly this year to a whopping $1,000! That’s a lot of spending money for having fun looking around the area and enjoying Karl Oskar Days.
Glada Karl Oskar Dagar
My headline today reads Happy Karl Oskar Days, and I hope each and every one of you has a wonderful time if you plan on taking part in any of the activities.
New twist in county fair offer
Discussions about relocating the Chisago County fair based on a private citizen’s purchase, who will give the land to the city for redevelopment, may still be alive yet.
Improvements at county facility designed to boost recycling efforts; open to the public
In creating a disposal facility and recycling program for small generators who normally may have thrown unwanted products in their household trash—Chisago County was an innovator in 2000. Research was showing over 20 years ago that paints, solvents, cleaners and waste yard chemicals were polluting the environment even in small …
