LOCAL
Tangen honored with Stewardship Award
Third generation resident of Taylors Falls, John Tangen, was honored with the annual Stewardship Award at Monday’s Taylors Falls City Council meeting. The honoree also is automatically the Wannigan Days Grand Marshal.
Where is my vaccination? It's here soon enough; it's Foodshare Month
It seems like good news is on the horizon. First off, the news today(Tuesday) from the Governor’s office is the state is moving towards the next wave of people eligible to get vaccines.
Seeds or people; the key is honoring transformation
In The Seed Keeper, due for general release by Milkweed Editions March 9, local author Diane Wilson has created her third installment on something she knows well; the loss-of-self endured over centuries by North America’s native people.
Try something folksy and visit the History Center
Spring is coming and it’s time for something new at the History Center in downtown Lindstrom! The center is pleased to announce the NEW Folk Art exhibit is ready for viewing Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10-4. Masks and social distancing are still required and hand sanitizer is provided …
Parking in downtown lot available ahead of roadwork #30 from #95, north
Chisago County will be reconstructing CSAH 30, starting at TH95 in downtown and continuing up to the city limits with Harris.
Don't want to turn the clocks back? New store in Center City to check out
There is a proposal that is making its way through the MN House. A bill proposing an end to daylight savings time for the state of Minnesota is gaining steam. Currently the Federal government controls whether a state can change or not. If pressured by state leaders, the government has …
Help with 'what's for dinner?'
Have you ever wondered what you should fix for a meal? Perhaps I can help you a bit.
County seeks public's help finding those responsible for huge dumping activity
A widespread dumping activity likely overnight Monday this week into early morning Tuesday, March 2 has county hazardous waste staffers scrambling to keep up with disposal and processing, and law enforcement focused on locating the dumpers.
COUNTY PARKS: Keeping up with the times
The Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail may have got ten the lion’s share of coverage in 2020 as a trailhead opened in Taylors Falls and gorgeous new bridges were set in place on a just-completed segment of the trail— but acres and acres of other county parks and trails also deserve …
Find your vaccine? The state has you covered, great fish specials everywhere
If you are like me and wonder if you will ever get your vaccine, the state finally has a website that will contact you when a vaccine is offered to your “group”. If you go to MN Vaccine Connector at www.mn.gov/covid19/ vaccine/connector. From there you will be easily directed to a …
Flavorful stews easy to prepare
Grandma was right. Chicken soup really is good for you. It helps a lot of colds to disappear magically and I believe it. Soups and hearty stews are healthful and inexpensive and will satisfy a hungry family. In many home, the Dutch oven or a large saucepan on the stove …
Celebration of the Lakes a welcome event, even in the cold!
Finders of the Celebration of Lakes’ medallion were Ashley and Reese Shopa. The clues led these ace hunters to locate the medallion, hidden at the new bridge on the Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail outside of Taylors Falls.
Kids begin returning to school in the area
Thanks to the Taylors Falls Parents for Education, all students (Mrs. Greene's first grade class pictured) had a special pizza treat and special decorations to commemorate the day.
Nuisance ordinance fine-tuned; Muddy Cow to open this spring
North Branch has adopted a nuisance ordinance that staff assured city council will now provide the city the proper tools to address parcels generating complaints. The ordinance “eliminates ambiguity” according to City Administrator Renae Fry, who reminded council members last week that the city’s been working on this updated ordinance …
