LOCAL
Taylors Falls city hall has unbudgeted HVAC cost
The Taylors Falls city council, minus Mayor Brandon Weiberg and Council member Troy Aanonsen, acted on an emergency HVAC unit replacement Monday night this week. There were three quotes for the work and the vote was unanimous for Aerotek.
Wyoming sets road assessment hearing
The assessment roll for the East Viking and other 2023 street improvements is prepared and Wyoming City Council set the hearing for November 7, acting during the regular city council session. Notices to affected property owners will be sent.
Center City to present trailhead details Oct. 14
Center City Mayor Jill Behnke at last week’s council meeting, announced an upcoming opportunity for residents to learn more about a proposed trailhead for the Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail corridor, near the highway in downtown Center City. There will be details shared Saturday, October 14 on the site of the …
Shafer Council briefs...
Shafer City Council met October 3 for a regular meeting. Mayor Paula Hanson and council member Nick Brehm were absent as well as city engineer Lucas Jones.
County Board considers date, day or time change
The Chisago County Board is the only group of county commissioners that meets in the evenings, throughout the state, and the Board is going to take a look at changing that in an upcoming discussion.
Fire Prevention week is here
This week is Fire Prevention Week. It’s our chance to visit our local fire halls and say thanks to the men and women who take the time out of their lives (yes they all are volunteers) to dutifully serve our great county and protect our homes and businesses. In this …
Soup is a cozy hug
It’s soup season! Slow cookers, fast boils and everything in between, it’s time to start wafting in the aromas of a good, healthy (sometimes not so healthy) soup for the soul!
DOUBLE MOTORCYCLE CRASH
Two motorcycles crash on Highway 95
Details have been released about the double motorcycle crash October 8 on Hwy. 95 at Reed Avenue, in Amador Township.
Donated fire suppression kits to help CCSO
The Rush City Masonic Lodge donated life-saving fire suppression devices to the Chisago County Sheriff's Office.
North Branch fall show a perfect fall adaptation
North Branch area high school held its fall theatre show September 28 and October 1 at the Edelstein Auditorium at the high school, featuring Brothers Grimm Spectaculation. The vignettes were directed by Maddy Brooks and Leah Melton and pictured are Layla Verdick and Carter McWilliams, part of an extensive cast.
NB Council acts on approximately nine percent hike
Attention property tax payers: when you attend the North Branch city taxation hearing later in November be advised that council members understand residents are dealing with inflated costs for everyday items, but so too is the city. Plus, North Branch has in the past either been “kicking the can down …
DuTriRun making plea to give triathlon another chance to address shortcomings
Ben West and Gloria West of DuTriRun asked the Chisago City Council Sept. 26 asking the city to reconsider its decision to no longer allow the annual triathlon to use city property, for an event which had become a 17-year community tradition.
Arrowhead Transit goes to D.C. over driver pay issue
Transportation officials across the State of Minnesota are hoping attention given to transportation needs, as part of the Transportation Alliance’s annual D.C. Fly-In, will help cultivate friends on multiple transportation related needs.
