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Taylors Falls extends job offer for zoning administrator, roof replacement delayed
The city of Taylors Falls may be getting a city zoning administrator.
National Red Cross award given to local alum
Whatever needs to get done Red Cross Youth volunteer Amy (Schreyer) Leopold can be counted on to make it happen. Whether it’s writing thank you cards to blood donors, installing smoke alarms at housing sites, recruiting new volunteers or working the annual stand-down veteran outreach events, Amy will be there.
Bridge project explained in DOT open house
Wisconsin and Minnesota Departments of Transportation held an informational meeting May 10 at Osceola City Hall. The meeting was to bring the public up to speed on the Highway 243 Osceola Bridge project.
Local community members gather to #StartTheConversation on sextortion
Ignoring all the weird and damaging stuff that can happen to a youngster using the Internet is not a strategy for success. The more curious you are about your child’s Snapchat or Tik Tok connections, the greater the frequency that you check their friends page and ask about who they …
Chisago Lakes Lions race to raise funds at Derby-themed Cadillac Dinner
The Chisago Lakes Lions Club held their largest fundraiser of the year on Kentucky Derby Day. The annual Cadillac Dinner was held at the Uncommon Loon Brewery. The dinner featured a silent auction and 100 raffle prizes drawn. Brian Boudin was the lucky winner of the grand prize of $2,000, …
Stacy City Council briefs...
Stacy City Council met May 9 for a regular meeting. Council member Marie Lawrence was absent.
Chisago Lakes Sewer Commission hears disc golf course proposal
Members of the multi-city Chisago Lakes Joint Sewage Treatment Commission seemed to support an idea for Chisago Lakes Community Education to use wastewater treatment plant land for a disc golf course, when the concept was presented at this week’s monthly meeting.
Schraufnagel receives Outstanding Leadership Award
North Branch Area Middle School Special Education Teacher Scott Schraufnagel was presented the Outstanding Leadership Award by Education Minnesota Central. Schraufnagel, who was nominated by Instructional Coach Michelle Trunk (pictured with Schraufnagel), received the award at the Outstanding Leadership Awards Banquet for the East Central IO Teacher Unions at the …
Lots of stuff happening this weekend, Community Guide is out Saturday
This is the last week of our annual subscription renewal campaign. We have had a great turnout so far with the majority of readers sending their renewals in already. If you have been meaning to but have maybe forgot about it, I would encourage you to do so soon. We …
Turning up the heat on grilling season
I’ve been grilling and smoking plenty of foods outside so far this season, but it hasn’t always been pleasant to run out when it’s raining or windy and cold and check on the food. But, it sure seems like we are now full blown into the grilling season here where …
Special North Branch meeting held to schedule hearing about complaint against Neider
A complaint directed at North Branch Council member Kelly Neider filed in late March is going to be heard in an open hearing Wednesday May 24, at city hall at 6 p.m. City council met in special session May 8 and determined, with Council member Peter Schaps opposed, and Neider …
