NEWS
Hail hail go away - GOAT Rusty
Good grief - I wrote about needing rain and boy did Mother Nature answer. Maybe I am getting absent minded but I don’t remember every storm in years past containing hail. It seems lately if we don’t get a semblance of hail it’s an oddity. What happened to the good …
Taylors Falls Mayor not seeking re-election
The big news out of the Taylors Falls City Council meeting Monday this week is the mayor’s announcement he is not seeking re-election. Brandon Wieberg waited until the very end of Monday’s meeting to briefly declare he has been honored to serve the community but he thinks it is time …
County Board briefs...
It was impossible to ignore the fact there is an employee strike underway at Chisago County; as overflow crowds spilled out of the County Board meeting room last week, and streetcurbside and parking lot spaces were filled at the Government Center.
Lindstrom Council gets presentation on vacant site
Lindstrom City Council met June 18 for a regular meeting. The meeting was moved to Thursday due to Harmony in the Park on Wednesdays. All members were present.
Law Enforcement
Demolition — if cleared by environmental testing of materials— was reportedly starting this week on the shore of South Lindstrom Lake where the Dinnerbel and two homes are to be razed. Flyers were distributed to inform nearby property owners. The properties have been vacant for several years.
Willey receives lifesaving award at annual CCSO banquet
On December 23, 2025 Levi Willey was visiting his grandmother for Christmas break. During his visit his grandmother became dizzy and passed out with only the two of them at home. Levi who was seven at the time saw his grandmother needed help and called 911.
Veterans man local flag disposal event
The Legion Post in Chisago Lakes offered a flag disposal/retirement opportunity at Moberg Park in Chisago City last weekend. They also were selling new flags. Pictured (l-r) are volunteers Gary Gerke, George McMahon, John Henrickson and John Guse.
100 year Midsummer Grand Marshals picked for their ultimate sacrifice
For this 100th year of Midsummer Days in North Branch the sponsoring organization—the American Legion Post 85— has opted to recognize the ultimate sacrifice of two North Branch citizens and their Gold Star families.
Highway 8 comments needed by July
The Minnesota Department of Transportation hosted an open house last week to bring citizens up to date on plans being drafted for future projects on Highway 8.
Chisago Lakes school board gets early look at critical deferred projects
The Chisago Lakes School Board got some details last week on proceeding with projects which have been deferred with the exception of major work needed at the middle school. The middle school will be a stand alone referendum in the near future, Supt. Brian Dietz stated.
Stacy council talks benefits for staff; public works tasks to be done
Stacy City Council met June 9 for a regular meeting. Council member Mike Hoppe was absent.
County building permit department still active
Chisago County Environmental Services handles the permit requests for a number of townships and cities and right now is the normal peak time period for construction activity that the department oversees. The department director acknowledges building permit applications and septic scheduling responses “have been affected” by the ongoing county strike; …
Taylors Falls gets visit from state lawmaker
State Representative Max Rymer R-North Branch attended the Taylors Falls city council meeting last week to review two requests he was asked to push in the latest session of the legislature. One was successful and Rymer said it was a great feeling to be able to directly assist the city …
