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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 …
Vikings loss on me - sorry; pray for cold weather? Yes, this time
If you are looking for a scapegoat to blame the Vikings’ loss on, (yes that’s exactly what we do around here), look no further. When I wrote last week that I would not be watching the game on Sunday afternoon, I had every intention of following through. But, me being an …
Hot dishes for cold temperatures
Cold temps and wet snow call for one thing in the kitchen: hot dishes.
Lindstrom mayor, council member resign immediately
At the end of the Lindstrom City Council meeting January 19, Mayor Kevin Stenson and Council member Laurie Burington announced their intention to resign immediately. They left city government as of midnight Thursday.
Old outhouse sites yield best 'fishing' results
Perhaps what Mark Youngblood does in his spare time would best be described as fishing, underground.
Man shot while wielding weapon formally charged
The county attorney’s office has formally booked/charged the North Branch man involved in a sword-wielding incident in North Branch at the end of last September. Erik Hammer, 31, was not booked on charges until last week, due to being transported for medical care when police officers discharged firearms, and one …
Township ballot filing closes soon
Township office filing is open for just a few more days.
New council holds first meeting
Two newly-elected Taylors Falls council members and a mayor holding office for the first time struggled somewhat with finding their footing, in the formal organizational meeting portion of the council session this week.
Shafer City Council briefs...
Shafer City Council met January 3 for their first meeting of 2023. All members were in attendance with Attorney James Monge and Engineer Lucas Jones attending via Skype.
