LOCAL
Last of local PFAS testing
The Minnesota Health Department has been overseeing testing for PFAS chemicals in community water systems for years, and Center City was recently reminded that its system is one of a few that haven’t been sampled for these “forever chemicals.” The city council had the testing issue on the agenda last …
Midco broadband build-out gets boost
The City of Wyoming and Chisago Lake Township were granted funds last week from the county’s $10.9 million total Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery (ARPA) monies to enhance Internet in those two areas.
Wyoming Council awards veterans’ memorial bids
If you have been putting off donating to the veterans’ memorial project at Wyoming’s Railroad Park, until groundbreaking was imminent— you can go ahead and send in your contribution. The city council last week awarded a couple of bids and got the first phase of the memorial project underway. The …
North Branch celebrates 2023 grads
North Branch held its 114th commencement Sunday afternoon. A new policy introduced into the mix was due to a statute enacted this year by the legislature to not prohibit Native Indian students from wearing native Indian regalia or objects of tribal significance. In this graduation ceremony North Branch opened this …
Shafer City Council briefs.....
Shafer City Council met June 6 for a regular meeting. Council member Brad Swenson was absent.
Center City Council has productive meeting
The floating dock assembly is being enjoyed by boaters tying-up in Center City and city council members last week extended thank-yous to all who helped make the docking a reality. The floating unit was found for sale and private parties snatched it up and got Center City approval to place …
Taylors Falls City Council meets short-handed
Mayor Brandon Weiberg and Council member Larry Julik Heine were absent from the Taylors Falls Council meeting Monday this week, so acting mayor Lee Samuelson took the reins.
North Branch is the place to be for summer fun with first festival
Beginning today, North Branch invites everybody to come and enjoy the 2023 Midsummer Celebration.
PUBLIC INPUT NEEDED
Public input needed as county updates Hazard Mitigation Plan
Chisago County residents, community leaders, business owners, area agencies and organizations now have an opportunity to share how severe weather events impact their property and lives.
Council names new Lindstrom administrator
The special meeting of Lindstrom City Council Monday night this week was a welcome home party of sorts for the newly-hired City Administrator Dan Undem. He is a native of the Chisago Lakes area, who currently resides in Chisago City and works as assistant city administrator in Forest Lake. Undem …
Wild Mountain expansion plan heads to county commissioners
The owner of Wild Mountain Recreation Area got unanimous support last week from the county planning commission (minus Chair Chip Yeager) to proceed on a major expansion. The commission’s recommendation to approve amending the Conditional Use Permit goes to the County Board of Commissioners to consider at their June 21 …
Grand Marshal also Legion Auxiliary president
The Midsummer Days parade Grand Marshal found a welcoming community when she joined the North Branch American Legion Post and she never looked back. Although not a military veteran herself, Michelle Still has been Legion Auxiliary President for 13 years and is a fixture at Midsummer Days booths and events, …
