NEWS
Karl Oskar Days Ambassador has a plan
This time, last year, Taylor Thorvaldson was just stepping into one of the roles of the Chisago Lakes’ 2024 Karl Oskar Days Ambassadors; and although the whirlwind of experiences may be coming to an end this week as the 2025 Ambassadors takeover — her calendar is far from empty. The …
Wyoming street work bid awarded
The 2025 street improvements bid was awarded by the Wyoming City Council last week to Bituminous Roadways, one of four bids the city received. City Engineer Mark Erichson commented that he hasn’t seen bituminous prices this favorable in quite awhile.
Second round of county opioid grants selected
The Chisago County Opioid Action Council has selected its second round of grant winners to be dispersed next month, with $200,000 available to four winners.
Congrats to the KO Days Ambassadors!
Congratulations to the 2025 Ambassadors for Karl Oskar Days, say hello when you see them out and about during the celebrations. Pictured: sponsored by Virga Chiropractic Clinic, Olive Berglund; sponsored by Peterson Companies Arianna Holter; Nabpco Auto Parts ambassador candidate Sophia Lindo and the Grand Ambassador Maedlyn Schauer, sponsored by …
County commissioners express concern over levels of funding
The Chisago County Board is taking a wait and see attitude for now, on sounding the alarm about ripple effects from the actions tied to state and federal budgeting. It’s a sure bet there will be implications to face but without specifics there is nothing to base any statements on—yet. …
Shafer City Council approves skatepark installation this summer
Shafer City Council met July 1 for a regular meeting all members were present. Council member Patty Mattson, who sits on the parks committee, told council the committee would like to purchase a skate park to be installed inside the ice rink during the summer months. Maintenance supervisor Dan Cooper …
Center City Council to review Hursh situation in August
Center City Council met July 1 for a regular meeting. All members were present. Council member Sally Swanson updated the council on the Hursh Ironworks potential move to Taylors Falls. Swanson said she spoke with the clerk from Taylors Falls and was told Hursh notified the city their company was …
Karl Oskar Days - County Fair
Summer is officially here with one of the biggest weekends in our county. Lindstrom will host the super popular Karl Oskar Days and Rush City will host the Chisago County Fair.
Happy Karl Oskar Days!!!
It’s the grand ol’ Karl Oskar Days in Lindstrom this week, and I’m excited!! The weather looks great (maybe not Friday, but other than that, PERFECT) and the downtown area looks great with the new parking lot and murals.
Law Enforcement
A statue that stood outside of the Rush Point Store, between Rush City and Cambridge, was stolen July 5 about 3 a.m., but was returned several hours later and deputies were waiting. Authorities explained that by comparing the returning suspects to videotape from security camera footage of the statue being …
Jax Ebbenga
Jax Alexander Ebbenga, age 26 of Shafer, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his home.
North Branch to receive $1 million in economic development matching grant
It appears the (mostly) vacant Interstate Business Park, in North Branch could be the scene of ribbon cutting celebrations in the not too distant future. The Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development released news that Interstate Business Park will receive $1,050,860 as one of only three infrastructure grants being …
Emerald Ash Borer biocontrol release; county park one of 55 parasitoid sites
Emerald Ash Borers who have chosen to lay eggs at Ki Chi Saga County Park may soon be regretting that decision. The park was recently populated with a special species of wasp, or parasitoid, purposefully bred and raised to be released as an EAB larva predator.
City of Wyoming chosen for 2025 LMC City of Excellence Award
The City of Wyoming received the League of Minnesota Cities 2025 City of Excellence Award for this year’s “Successful Collaboration Among Local Governments” topical category The presentation was celebrated at the League’s Annual Conference in Duluth.
