LOCAL
Local law enforcement runs for a cause
Above, (l-r) Chisago County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Chad Stenson and K-9 Stryker, Sergeant Kyle Puelston and Sheriff Brandon Thyen did a leg of the Special Olympics Minnesota Law Enforcement Torch Run in Harris on Thursday, June 22. They handed the torch off in North Branch to Officers Kyle Skar, DJ …
Karl Oskar Days is coming, find the snuff box take home a grand
As we quickly slide into the summer celebration time in our area, one of the big ones is just around the corner. Lindstrom’s Karl Oskar Days starts July 5 and will run until July 9. We will have a major spread in the Search and in the next Press for …
Meat Sweats: 4th of July edition
The Fourth of July is always a time to celebrate. It’s America’s Independence Day, and it’s always a fun time!
Charges filed in pedestrian death
The man who allegedly killed a woman from St. Paul after crushing her under a pickup truck in Wyoming last week was arrested and charged within four days including the weekend.
Midsummer Days a hit
The 97th annual North Branch Midsummer Days celebration was a joy for all who attended.
Fire hall new finish date set for August
The plan was to try and get the new Lindstrom Fire Station open in time for 2023 Karl Oskar Days...but in last week’s project update Lindstrom Council was advised not to expect a move in date until August.
Highway 8 thank yous
The fellowship hall at Lord of Lakes Church was filled with various local public safety and elected officials, state lawmakers, and others who came together last week for a coffee and cookie reception and an update on Highway 8.
Health ranking for county improved
The national “County Health Rankings” are released by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, around this time each year. As a program supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the rankings use comparable data on factors related to human health, for ranking counties from best to worst.
County board updates priorities in budget workshop
When politicians vote to spend money, they are expressing priorities. An example of the balancing act required to navigate the county budget was the discussion at the last Budget and Finance Committee of the whole County Board.
Water and Light reviews referendum scheduling
There were just three of the five Water & Light commissioners at the June 7 meeting in North Branch and discussion yielded little direction deciding the life expectancy of the utility.
North Branch council wrestles with newest work holiday
North Branch City Council met in a special closed session prior to last week’s regular council meeting for a confidential discussion of the Juneteenth holiday. The city was taking some heat for not “recognizing” the newly-declared national and state employee holiday. A grievance was filed with the union representing North …
Stacy City Council meeting briefs......
Stacy City Council met June 13 for a regular meeting.
Harmony in the Park is the place to be, send in your fish photos
Harmony in the Park is up and running. Next week is Songs of the South which is an Alabama tribute band. The Chisago Lakes High School Marching Band will perform prior to the Songs of the South show. All concerts begin at 6:30pm but get there early because there is …
Oh, how I missed you!
For the first time in over two years, I missed a column last week!
