LOCAL
Chisago City Council ends moratorium; votes 4-1 on THC conditions
Despite strong opposition from Mayor Bob Gustafson, the Chisago City Council March 28 ended its moratorium on sale of THC products.
Unique learners making the most of unique setting
Should you go into Brink’s Market in Chisago City on a Wednesday and encounter youngsters shopping, stay calm. They are not playing hooky, and skipping school. The special education department at Chisago Lakes School District has developed a hands-on learning opportunity partnering with the grocery store that appears to be …
Capitol breach case extended for four local defendants
The four Lindstrom men charged in connection with alleged offenses committed during the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol Breach are not due in court again until June. There was a virtual hearing March 24 held, as reported, and the case was extended.
School Board member misses superintendent hire vote, CL District looking into 'allegations'
After being a part of nearly 10 hours of superintendent semi finalist interviews, recently elected Chisago Lakes School Board member Cory Spencer was absent from the finalist interviews and missed the vote to hire new superintendent Brian Dietz on Tuesday, March 28.
Chisago City gives the nod to luxury car condos near Lake Martha
Chisago City on March 28 gave its stamp of approval to a conditional use permit (CUP) and preliminary plat for a car condominium at 29425 Karmel Avenue.
Chisago City encouraged to seek county matching grant for high-speed internet
For the second month in a row, Chisago City council was encouraged to allocate funds to enhance broadband internet. In February, Chisago County Commissioner Marlys Dunne brought the same issue to the council.
North Branch Council adopts investigation contract terms on 3-2 vote
North Branch City Council designated its officeholder status as “non personnel” last week, resolving how future information under rules of Data Privacy will be handled.
Snow again...come on it's getting old! Happy Easter to your family
What in the world happened Friday night? We went to dinner with some friends at 5pm and when we came out around 8:15pm, it looked like a scene from The Shining. Driving home was almost impossible with three inches of slush now being quickly covered by heavy wet snow. Not …
It's time for Easter festivities
I started with one Easter recipe last week, but here’s where the Easter Extravaganza really hits its stride.
Harris pleads guilty
The man behind the wheel of a pickup truck involved in a fatality on Interstate 35 last summer has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and is to be sentenced May 1.
CORRECTION: Cambridge-Isanti Superintendent not at Koran meeting
In our print edition March 30 there is a wrap-up from a forum local Senator Mark Koran held with constituents in Chisago Lake Town Hall.
