LOCAL
County Board approves permit for nine dogs; District 1 opening on county planning commission
In something of a surprise move— Chisago County commissioners, with the exception of Jim Swenson— took a chance on the people behind an application to house nine dogs on property in Sunrise Township. Their Interim Use Permit was authorized 4-1 last week.
Taylors Falls City Council dynamic not yet settled
Taylors Falls City Council started off 2023 holding two meetings this month, with a three-hour second meeting Monday night this week to organize. The former membership of the council rarely required more than one meeting per month.
Wyoming Council approves sending East Viking Boulevard out for bids
The Wyoming City Council met shorthanded last week and in a very brief meeting approved, minus Mayor Lisa Iverson, soliciting bids for the East Viking Boulevard rebuild and the new bridge.
Thanks Kevin and Laurie, don't worry the Celebration is still on
A few weeks back we had the Lindstrom City Administrator John Olinger step down. This past week we had the current Mayor Kevin Stenson and council member Laurie Burington step down as well.
Cracking into the coconuts
Many of us are wishing we were somewhere warm right about now. Mother Nature has done a number on us this year already with the massive amounts of snow, slush and sleet, the sub zero temperatures over Christmas, and more freezing coming up.
Lindstrom, Stacy on list of Emerald Ash Borer infestations
Chisago County was placed in ash tree EAB quarantine status a couple years ago when a population of Emerald Ash Borers made their way into southernmost Chisago. Emerald Ash Borers (EAB) were first found in the state in 2009 and are in much of the southern third of Minnesota. The …
Spellers shine at Chisago Lakes Bee
Pictured above are the top three finishers from the 2023 Chisago Lakes Spelling Bee. First place was Tess Campbell (right). Second place was Jackson Rhea (left) an third place was Charlotte Cossor (middle). Campbell’s winning word was ‘solidarity’. The top three will move on to compete in a regional spell bee …
Good turnout for extension of 17 info open house
There were a couple hundred visitors to the Open House last week about a project extending County Road 17 from near the freeway directly easterly to County Road 14. The two-hour open house was held at Lent Township Hall.
Chisago City Council seats Battles
The Chisago City Council welcomed new councilmember Nicole Battles to its ranks at the Jan. 10 organizational meeting. Battles assumes the seat previously occupied by Mark Anderson who chose not file for reelection.
Center City Council takes action officially to halt ironworks
It’s official. The Center City Council voted 5-0 last week to authorize the city attorney to commence litigation to resolve the contested issues surrounding the ironworks business, operating at County Roads 9 and 12. Attorney Ted Alliegro said the specific vote was needed for the record. A court date was …
Stacy City Council welcomes back familiar face, sets committees
Stacy City Council met January 10 for their first meeting of 2023. All members were present. The meeting began with the swearing in of Mayor Mark Utecht and council member Marie Lawrence and newly elected council member Dennis Thieling.
Katie's Glen gets split Wyoming Council vote; water fees upped
With the duty of swearing-in re-elected members Claire Luger and Dennis Schilling taken care of; the Wyoming City Council this month proceeded to unenthusiastically vote to approve a new small lot housing plat. Several neighboring property owners had stated their opposition to the 39-lots proposed on open land east and …
North Branch Council not ready to sever ties with power agency
The North Branch City Council met last week, including the two incumbents and new Mayor Kevin Scheiber and new Council members Peter Schaps and Travis Miles.
Lindstrom, Stacy on list of Emerald Ash Borer infestations
Chisago County was placed in ash tree EAB quarantine status a couple years ago when a population of Emerald Ash Borers made their way into southernmost Chisago. Emerald Ash Borers (EAB) were first found in the state in 2009 and are in much of the southern third of Minnesota. The …
