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Proposed Lake Martha development sparks debate; city tax rate will go down in 2023
A preliminary plat for a planned unit development of 24 detached townhomes on Lake Martha sparked significant comment and discussion at the Dec. 13 Chisago City Council meeting. Acting Mayor Marie Rivers chaired the meeting in Mayor Bob Gustafson’s absence.
Merry Christmas from all of us, goodbye and thank you Mark!
I would like to thank the folks at First United Methodist Church in Lindstrom for putting on the annual Living Nativity. It has become a tradition of ours to attend the nativity and I can’t imagine missing it. These folks put on a great show with a set and props …
Merry Christmas to all!
We’re finally at the actual holiday of Christmas! I’ve been writing my recipes with a focus on this week all month, and it honestly flew by. It’s been a beautiful, white Christmas season since last week’s heavy snowstorm that was followd by cold temps. It froze all the snow on …
Sheriff K-9 dog lost in fire that leveled deputy's home
A K9-trained dog serving with the sheriff’s office since last spring, was lost in a house fire Monday this week. Now, a community response is underway to help his handler/deputy and the deputy’s family to recover.
Rivard receives Stewardship Award
Taylors Falls Riverway Stewardship Award was given to Ross Rivard, left, this week, during the council session. The awardee also serves as Grand Marshal for Wannigan Days in summer.
County Board adopts greatly reduced levy
Chisago County commissioners adopted a greatly reduced 2023 levy last week, barely recognizable compared to preliminary numbers developed last fall. Whatever figures are shown on your most recent property tax notice, they have been made irrelevant and will be reduced in the actual pay 2023 property tax bill. Where next …
Taylors Falls budget hearing quiet; river stewardship awarded
The City of Taylors Falls should be in good fiscal shape when the majority of council rides into the sunset in 2023, taking over 60 years of office-holding experience with them. Retiring from office are: Ross Rivard, MaryJo Murphy and Mayor Mike Buchite.
Wyoming Council sets 2023 levy
Wyoming City leaders had proposed a 2023 levy that was up by some 9 percent in setting preliminary numbers last fall; but over the last few months the final levy hike ended up at about 7 percent. This levy of $5,133,772 was adopted by the council 4-1 at last week’s …
Shafer Council discusses water tower
Shafer City Council met December 5 for a regular meeting. The meeting followed a Truth in Taxation hearing which no residents came to. All members were present with attorney James Monge and engineer Lucas Jones joining via Skype. The meeting began with a resolution passed by the council approving the …
Sankta Lucia
The Chisago Lake Lutheran Church was a busy place the morning of Saturday Dec 10, with a celebration of the traditional Scandinavian Sankta Lucia Day. Due to covid limitations this is the first program since 2019. Lucia, in center with candle crown, was played by Grace Carlson.
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church welcomes Pastor
Since November 14, residents of Center City, Lindstrom, and Chisago City may have noticed a white sedan with orange Iowa plates that read, “REVD UP” cruising streets or parked in front of Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, prompting some to ask, “So, who’s the guy in town?”
Center City Council introduces new hire clerk; tackles final resolution to excessive mall lighting
Complaints about excessive lighting on and around the strip mall area, in Center City may be coming to some kind of resolution, based on findings of city staff.
Live Nativity, Miracle at Big Rock this weekend; think home show
If you are looking for something local to really bring out the meaning of Christmas, I have just the thing. On Saturday, the awesome folks at First United Methodist Church in Lindstrom invite any and all the public to come take in their live nativity.
Christmas can be a time to experiment
I usually try to keep these recipes simple, but if there’s a time for overindulgence, largesse or just downright fancy recipes, it’s Christmas time, isn’t it?
