LOCAL
East Central Regional Library budgetary needs explained explained
The library system is seeking a four percent increase in its budget for 2024 mostly to accommodate usage growth. Data for the system show 32 percent of Chisago County residents are in possession of a library card. Other member counties are as low as seven percent. The number two county …
Cafe in Stark gets green light
The proposal for adding another story to the old Pace’s Tavern to house a residence- coffee shop business on County Road 10, in the unincorporated area of Stark, was granted partial approval last week. by the County Board. (See also June 8 Press.)
Shafer Council briefs...
Shafer City Council met August 15 for a regular meeting. Council member Nick Brehm was absent.
Ki Chi Saga Days - State Fair
Thanks to all the volunteers and the Ki Chi Saga Days committee for a wonderful weekend of fun and festivities. There were people everywhere and they were all having a great time.
To-may-to, to-mah-to
Although the dry, hot summer we’ve had haven’t been the best for growing tomatoes, as long as you kept on your watering schedule, and maybe gave the big red fruits an extra drink or two, you should be reaping the rewards from your tomato plants about now. So it’s time …
Farm Family of the Year is two-generational
The May Family has side-by-side farmsteads south of Rush City; one that they settled in the mid-1980s and the smaller one was established by son Jason soon after he finished schooling.
North Branch joins other local cities in conserving water
The City of North Branch has adopted a drought response and is restricting outdoor water use and encourages residents to conserve indoor water consumption too.
Threshing Show marries love of tractors and farming into one great weekend
Threshing Show is all about love of machines, particularly tractors and it doesn’t matter if you need adult supervision.
Ki-Chi-Saga Days Grand Marshal is Donna Colberg
It’s been a while, but there was a time when the Chisago Lakes area enjoyed the benefits of a number of very civic-minded lady entrepreneurs. Shining examples of leadership emanated from the female head of the plastics manufacturing enterprise in Lindstrom, a female was calling the shots at Corey Oil …
North Branch classifies cannabis in public places as on par with alcohol, tobacco
North Branch’s public spaces are not where you want to go to enjoy your recreational cannabis. The city council last week agreed to include all cannabis products, and this means edibles too, in city ordinance outlawing certain activities in parks, trails, public shelters. etc.
Taylors Falls wades into four hour meeting
The City of Taylors Falls one year ago placed a moratorium on low dose, hemp derived products being sold in town. With the moratorium scheduled to expire August 13 2023— the council Monday Aug. 14 was poised to take action adopting a new ordinance specific to low dose, hemp derived …
Budget discussions conclude Lindstrom fire hall not to completion point yet
The Lindstrom Council met last week for a special budgeting workshop session and the agenda included an agreement amending terms with the contractor on the fire hall project.
Full weekend of Ki-Chi-Saga
This week is one of the biggest town celebrations. Ki Chi Saga Days officially starts Thursday with city wide garage sales. See the classified section of this paper for a list of sales.
Law Enforcement
Sunday, August 13 complaint of loud party on Olinda Trail in Lindstrom at an apartment complex. Four cited for underage consumption by Lakes Area Police. Call came in at 1:35 a.m.
