LOCAL
Stacy Daze was a hoot
If you were one of the lucky people to take in Stacy Daze last weekend you would have noticed a bigger better and more exciting Stacy Daze. You can really tell the added effort by the great folks from Stacy this year. It was a fantastic event and it showed …
Relay for Life provides hope and healing
The 2023 Chisago County Relay for Life took place Wednesday, August 2 in Center City. Chisago Lake Lutheran church was once again the site for the event. Over 900 luminaries were purchased and decorated for the grounds of the church. Honorary Survivor was Jane Magnison. Pastor Brian King also spoke …
Wyoming City Council briefs...
As a city with a population in excess of 1,000 persons, the City of Wyoming has been included in a statewide drought response order. Council voted last week that citizens on city water must not use water on their lawns, etc. until further notice. People with private wells are not …
Water & Light talks EVs
Four of the North Branch Water & Light Commission’s five members directed most of the 60 minute meeting last week into discussing electric vehicle charging systems. They reviewed data that staff had been directed in earlier meetings to compile; detailing usage of existing charging stations, income received, possible locations for …
Franconia request for internet tabled for fund use specifics
Due to what county commissioners felt was an incomplete application —Franconia Township will not receive the $200,000 sought from the county to provide enhanced Internet service in certain township areas. A cooperative broadband installation using wireless technology was proposed in partnership with Hometown Internet.
Taylors Falls hearing August 14 to clarify hemp businesses
Amidst the turmoil happening in Taylors Falls in the fall of 2022; with the clerk in the throes of a prolonged departure, a breach of data investigation underway, uncertainty of anyone seeking re-election, and unpredictable staff loss— Taylors Falls city council put a halt on hemp derived product sales, that …
Jail demo soon, more docks for Center City
The planned demolition of the old county jail officially got off to a soft start as the monument on the jail site, that identified the private company formerly located there, was moved across the street. The marker was shifted to a private residential parcel and Center City council heard last …
What’s happening at Moody Lake?
Moody Lake, on the south end of Chisago County is most well-known because of the rare, round blue barn on its shores. But, it holds an integral position in the overall watershed supporting both Comfort Lake and Forest Lake and their tributaries; so the health of Moody Lake has been …
Law Enforcement
Lakes Area Police were sent to a CO2 alarm but no hazard was detected. Incident was on Wallmark Lake Drive about 6:39 p.m.
The biggest fruit we can find
I’m admittedly not a huge watermelon fan, but I do like artificial watermelon flavoring. But, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some really good recipes out there for watermelon, and I also understand I’m in the minority.
Memorial plan gets final OK
The North Branch City Council last week unanimously approved a memo of understanding describing the city’s role in a Veterans’ Memorial in Central Park.
