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Lindstrom City Council Briefs...
The search for a new city administrator for Lindstrom is in process. Lindstrom City Council was advised last week that advertising is being disseminated for the position and promotional materials the search firm is using were reviewed.
Franconia levy steady for 2024
The Franconia Township Annual Meeting was the quietest one in recent memory. 12 township citizens attended the meeting, which lasted just 40 minutes. Sonny Sparby was re-elected as a township supervisor for another three-year term, receiving 16 of the 18 votes cast. The township residents approved a levy of $740,000 …
Amador Town Board gets OK for 2024 minor budget hike
The Amador Township annual meeting March 14 presented no surprises for the 20 or so attendees. Moderator was Sunny Peterson.
CL Township annual meeting notes...
Chisago Lake Township held its annual meeting March 14. The meeting followed an election which saw Sherry Stirling defeat Donna Prahl for a supervisor position by a vote of 69-39. Stirling, who was the incumbent, will retain her position for three years. The election also saw treasurer Judy Straub re-elected …
Community guide can help your business; egg hunt, waffle meal
I know I wrote this a week or two ago, but time is nearing where it will be too late.
More Chisago County records going digital
The Internet age has left everyone with the expectation that whatever they need to know, it will be available with a few keyboard strokes.
Sometimes forgotten sweet potatoes
I know I have used some sweet potato recipes in this column space before, but I’m not sure if they ever got their own dedicated column, and we’re about to change that!
Rotary Club donates to Harmony in the Park
The Chisago Lakes Rotary Club is proud to be a platinum sponsor for this Summer’s Harmony in the Park. The Board presented a check for $500 to Rusty Johnson recently at our board meeting. The Rotary club is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and wanted to celebrate by supporting …
Moody Lake next on W.D. projects list
In the world of water quality, the term legacy doesn’t always mean something positive. In the case of a public park on Moody Lake in Chisago Lake Township South, research has identified a “legacy” load of contaminating manure built up over decades of an operating dairy farm. Last week the …
