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ECE: major internet, electric network tasks in progress
The purchase of the old North Branch Water & Light electric distribution network by East Central Energy two and a half years ago has been a learning experience.
Apple Fest time this weekend
What a great weekend we had for Shafer Days. Except for a little rain on Friday evening, the weather couldn’t have been any better. Downtown Shafer was buzzing with people all day Saturday with a massive car show lining mainstreet. I don’t know how many of you took the time …
Second best thing to football: pumpkins
I have expressed my love for the fall in this column space before, and it’s no different this year as I share some of my favorite pumpkin recipes now that we seem to be turning the corner to fall. Once school, and then football, start, it’s inevitable that pumpkin season …
Springs Inn clean up now city task
Taylors Falls will proceed on Springs Inn site cleanup at city expense and plans to assess the bill back to the landowner. The city council agreed Monday this week the private effort at abating the leftovers from the fire last February has been exhausted. Council member Tim Grote noted “the …
Wyoming council shelves rezone effort; Pinehaven gets OK to try traffic plan
The Wyoming city council last week decided to lay aside a process leading to a rezoning of certain high potential parcels. City officials have digested the repeated concerns expressed by affected property owners, and the public hearing tentatively scheduled for later this month on the rezoning effort, has been called …
Community Meals celebrates 12 years of volunteers
The Chisago Lakes Free Community Meal celebrated its 12th year serving free meals on Mondays at Zion Lutheran Church in Chisago City. The meals are served every Monday beginning at 4 p.m.
Shafer Days this weekend
This weekend the city of Shafer would like to invite you and your family to the annual Shafer Days event. The celebration is Friday and Saturday and absolutely everyone is invited. The weekend kicks off with Bingo at the fire hall at 6pm. Food and beverages will be available for …
It’s football season finally!
This is the type of weather that I enjoy. I love summer, but can be a sweaty mess, so these brisk fall days are the perfect remedy. I love getting out on Friday nights with the chill in the air, covering the local football teams. I think it’s perfect watching …
Governor appoints Fischmann and Doom to judicial vacancies
Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Jacob Fischmann and Carrie Doom as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. These seats will be chambered in Mora in Kanabec County and Cambridge in Isanti County.
