LOCAL
Lindstrom, Wyoming have active water use restrictions in place
The larger cities in the readership area are activating various water use restrictions, due to Chisago County being included in a drought response area alert from the Department of Natural Resources. The restrictions are basically applied to cities of 1,000 population and over.
Stacy Daze chance to entertain
I cannot believe it is August already. This summer has flown by in the blink of an eye. There is someone in our home that is making state fair plans already...
Beat the heat with light fare
This week was another scorcher, except now we’ve got the dreaded humidity involved too! I love grilling and smoking food but frankly, grilling out in 90-plus degree temperatures isn’t pleasant.
Law Enforcement
The crash reports were piling up from incidents on Highway 8 last week.
Highway 243/Osceola Bridge soil testing scheduled August 7 through mid-September
Motorists and nearby residents should be aware of soil boring activity occurring at the Highway 243/Osceola Bridge.
Law enforcement training to be held at CLMS Aug. 1-3
As part of their ongoing partnership with local law enforcement, the Chisago Lakes Middle School will be the location of a local law enforcement training. The training is organized and led by local law enforcement agencies and school district staff will not be directly involved.
Chisago County Fair boasts great turnout and rollicking good time
The Chisago County Fair was a blast for attendees. From the parade to the demo derby to the 4H showings, talent shows, dances and rides, everyone had a great time in Rush City.
Wyoming Council opts for cannabis freeze
Add the City of Wyoming to the list of area municipalities that are opting for a halt or moratorium, on cannabis business permits.
No-go on referendum education, yet
The North Branch Water & Light Commission July 19 lightly grazed the topic of fashioning a campaign to educate the public on the November utility referendum. Members took no direct action to start any outreach. The City of North Branch is prohibited from being involved in a ballot promotion but …
Disc golf close to being authorized at CLJSTC
A Chisago Lakes disc golf course, proposed for the wastewater treatment plant property north of Chisago City, is a little closer to becoming a reality. The sewer treatment commission members gave some direction last week towards finalizing operational responsibilities and their preferred length of an initial contract is three years.
Harris softball field gets a facelift
The Harris softball field is a big piece of the community’s history, because for many years Harris was known for its softball team.
North Branch will not get funds for culvert blowout
When is a culvert under a city street part of a public ditch system, and when is it part of city infrastructure? This was the quandary at the heart of a quest by the City of North Branch for $78,000 from the Chisago County Ditch Authority.
Safe Haven has been quite a journey
Maybe you have walked by the store front in downtown Lindstrom. Maybe you have noticed it while hopefully stopping for pedestrians crossing Highway 8. The cute looking store with the mint colored front that says Safe Haven. While it may look like a kids’ clothing store it is and it …
