LOCAL
Lindstrom Council asked to include historical society in souvenir sales fundraiser
Lindstrom city council met January 17 for a regular meeting. Council member Linda Merkel was absent.
Taylors Falls gets business park nibbles
The city of Taylors Falls hasn’t had much interest expressed by anyone wanting to locate in its business/industrial park, situated west of downtown; until Monday night this week, when three enterprises seeking more feedback from council members were on the agenda.
Wyoming hosts senate group tour
Members of the State Senate Capital Investment Committee visited two Chisago County locations January 17. Their coach bus made stops at Wyoming and Lindstrom—where the senate received applications for public safety-related facilities seeking funding from the state bonding bill.
Good day for a drive - on the ice...
On Sunday we were eating dinner when our dog started barking like mad. We got up to see a small SUV driving on the lake ice. Big deal Matt - cars drive on the ice all the time. True, but this car was probably approaching 50 miles per hour. We …
Heating things up with jalapeños
It’s been a while since I’ve put the spotlight on spicy food, so if you have a soft palette or can’t handle the heartburn, you may not want to read any further!
ARMER contract getting attention
The mayor for the City of Wyoming, Lisa Iverson, spoke during public comment at last week’s County Board meeting, advising the commissioners it’s time to get started on the emergency radio contract language soon.
Memorial podcast online
It’s been stated the more often that a person who has passed is talked about, in a good natured way, the stronger the positive memories become of him or her.
Lakes Area Police inching closer to design of new facility
The four member Lakes Area Police Commission inched towards giving shape to the proposed new law enforcement facility for the Chisago City-Lindstrom shared police force.
Chisago City organizes for 2024; OK’s long range water capacity study
The Chisago City Council began 2024 with a special organizational meeting on Jan. 9.
Local Eagle Scouts finishing up community projects
Area Boy Scouts were active in community projects required to attain their Eagle Scout Rank in 2023.
North Branch has interim administrator in place, search process next thing to resolve
After a motion to table action naming Jason Ziemer as North Branch interim city administrator failed; motion supporters City Council members Kelly Neider and Peter Schaps then voted with three members of the council to have Ziemer serve until a full-time, permanent administrator comes on board.
Black eye? Thanks Ma Nature
What a blow Mother Nature gave us the last few days. To go from the 40’s and wearing sweatshirts for outdoor apparel to donning Carhartt coats with face masks to protect our cheeks from below zero temps.
Fish Lake burn death defendant declared incompetent
A district court judge has ruled Dallas Raymond Evenstad to be incompetent to stand trial. He was facing trial on first degree murder charges in the death of one person, and serious injury sustained by another, both of whom were set on fire June 4, 2023 inside their Fish Lake …
