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These are not the Wolves I knew

I am so old that I can honestly say I attended the very first Minnesota Timberwolves game in the good old Metrodome. You know how over time our memories kind of embellish events and usually for the better? Like, how I used to be so handsome the girls were knocking …

Let’s put together a pic-a-nic basket

I know I missed some Mother’s Day themed recipes last week with the tough column I had to write, but it doesn’t mean I can’t mix a few things that are good for more than just Mother’s Day into this week’s column.

Law Enforcement

Four burning complaints were responded to by local firefighters and authorities last week. A grass fire that erupted on the east edge of I-35 May 8 about 9:45 a.m. was caused when heated tires came off a trailer carrying a skid steer and started vegetation on-fire. Stacy-Lent firefighters responded.

Chisago Lakes Schools bond vote fails

Voters on Tuesday rejected a request from the Chisago Lakes School District to be allowed to sell approximately $65 million in bonds to finance a host of projects.

North Branch council initiating review of city comprehensive plan

North Branch is embarking on a process to review and update the city Comprehensive Plan. In his first few months at the helm at city hall North Branch, Administrator Matthew Hill advised council in their special meeting April 29, that the comp plan is approaching the usual point where plans …

Taylors Falls audit gives detailed look at 2024

Taylors Falls is catching up on addressing simple accounting findings that audits have partially attributed to staffing turmoil in city hall a few years ago. The last two yearly audit reports, contrary to main street rumor, have not revealed any deep concerns about funds, their use or the city’s fiscal …

Chisago City FD was cookin’ with gas!

Chisago City Fire Department prepped for their annual free pancake breakfast Sunday, May 4. The popular event was a free-will offering and a way to connect with the community.

Update from school board on North Branch high school replica firearm incident

It’s never good when the superintendent starts off her remarks to the School Board saying, “I wish we didn’t have to do this.” May 8 North Branch Supt. Sara Paul gave Board members a brief rundown and summary of what has come out of the debriefing on the active shooter …

“Mirror, mirror on the wall, is this not the most perfect kingdom of them all?”

Shrek, The Musical, was on stage May 1-4 as the North Branch High School spring show. Some of the cast are pictured in a scene featuring Lord Farquaad and his army.

CHISAGO LAKES BOND VOTE TUESDAY, MAY 13

Voters who pay property taxes into the Chisago Lakes School District will vote Tuesday, May 13 on a request allowing the district to borrow $63.7 million. Funds will be used for multiple capital projects at the high school, middle school, Primary and Taylors Falls buildings, along with athletic ballfields drainage …

Derby Day at the Cadillac Dinner

Chisago Lakes Lions held their annual Cadillac Dinner, Saturday and for the third year, the dinner coincided with the Kentucky Derby. Patrons dressed in their best derby headwear. Winner of the $1,500 jackpot was David Karan, Greg Oien won the $500 prize and Genette and Aaron Hoag took home $250.

Wishing mothers a wonderful day

This is the weekend we celebrate our mothers. Mother’s Day. While many say it is a made up holiday, but still offers something special. It’s a chance to tell our mothers and our children’s mothers how much they mean to us. It’s a chance to say thank you for your …

Rest in peace to my friend

I’ve lost many people close to me the last few years but I always felt like I had the chance to say goodbye. To prepare for the moment. To be at peace. This past weekend was so, so different.

Pioneer Road crash sentencing set for May 28

It has been approximately one year since last summer’s double fatality crash on Pioneer Road, close to the line between Chisago City and Wyoming that took the lives of a 76 year old man and a 64 year old woman. Prosecutors announce a recent guilty plea has been accepted in …

Court date is June 4 in connection with drug bust in early April

A 37-year-old Wyoming woman is due back in court June 4 on four felony charges of possessing two handguns that she is prohibited from having, and authorities allege 9.5 grams of fentanyl, 47 grams of cocaine and 25 grams of meth were found in her residence and vehicle, as the …

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