LOCAL
County Board OK’s rural business permits
The Chisago County Board last week authorized two home businesses in the countryside. One is a motorsports outlet, applying for an after-the-fact Conditional Use Permit for a parcel in Nessel Township on Rush Lake Road, and the other is described as a landscaping services/contractor on Kost Trail, in Sunrise Township, …
Halloween is upon us
This weekend is the big one before Halloween. There is still plenty of time to take in the scary “Ojiketa Haunt” which runs Friday and Saturday evenings at 7pm to 9:30pm. Cost is a mere $5 per person or $3 if you bring a food shelf donation (non-perishable please). We …
More ghoulish recipes for Halloween
Last week, we tackled a lot of fun Halloween sweets, which are some of my favorites!
Law Enforcement
A SWAT team and drone callout were needed at an address in Nessel Township, October 17. A call about 3 p.m. reported threats from a subject who was at the property, later found by responding authorities in a garage there. The suspect was reported as potentially armed as well. The …
Viking Vittles needs public’s support
The Viking Vittles program, which distributes food and necessities to North Branch School District #138 families with children, has thrown a wide net over the community since it started in 2019.
Trail plan coming together
There was an on-site open house in Center City last Saturday for presenting a trailhead for the Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail (SIRT) The location is city-owned property near Highway 8 (along bottom of graphic) between Marine Dock & Lift/Bayview Dental.
Fall means Fire Prevention Week!
Area fire departments celebrated open houses and spread the word about fire prevention and safety last weekend...Amelund firefighters visited Taylors Falls elementary and the brand new Lindstrom Fire Hall was a popular destination. One visitor was excited to be taking a ride on the Lindstrom big engine, above.
Hearing date set for complaint in regards to councilmember complain against mayor
The North Branch City Council met early last week to first deal with a complaint filed by Kelly Neider against the mayor, as the sole topic for a special meeting just prior to the regular session.
Lions and Stacy Council address memorial damages, set up elections
Stacy City Council met October 10 for a regular meeting. Council members Jennie Carlson and Marie Lawrence were absent.
CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE Q&A
School board candidates Aaron Olson and Sarah Aadland were presented with four questions topical to the Chisago Lakes School District and were given a limit of 500 words per answer.
Halloween all around us
Well we are well into Halloween season and fall decorating. That means the ever popular Ojiketa Haunt is up and running. This year’s theme is The Witches of Cranberry Bog. Beginning Friday and running on Oct 20, 21, 27 and 28, you are invited to Ojiketa Regional Park to take …
Halloween treats for more than kids
It’s about time for Spooky Season! Halloween is just a few weeks away, and the ghostly parties are starting up! So that means it’s time to dust off your favorite costume and bring out your best recipes for the gatherings!
