NEWS

Wyoming Council awards 2026 streets bid

The vote was 5-0 last week to award the Wyoming 2026 phase of multi-year street improvements to North Valley contractors, as the low bid of six received. Bids ranged from $1,358,926 to $1.6 million.

It's that prom time of year again

Chisago Lakes Senior High School and North Branch Senior High School each held their proms Saturday. Chisago Lakes held prom at Big Rock Creek Event Center in St. Croix Falls and North Branch held prom at Jimmy’s Entertainment Center in Vadnais Heights.

Lots to do (eat) this weekend

There are a few events for us to partake in this weekend. Saturday afternoon/evening the Taylors Falls Fire Department invites everybody to come enjoy their super popular Smelt Fry. Held at the Taylors Falls Fire Hall (637 First Street), the event runs from 4 - 7:30pm. The meal includes smelt …

No fuss spring recipes

Last week’s column was easy five ingredient or less recipes. This week’s recipes will have a few more than five, but they are still easy, light and refreshing!

Gathering for a delicious occasion

It was a lively crowd mixing food and fun to support the Lakes Center for Youth and Families, at the annual Taste of the Lakes event in Forest Lake. The April 23 fundraiser brought in sufficient proceeds to get a good start on acquiring a pair of small transport vans/buses …

Law Enforcement

Report of a vehicle that was suspected of running a stop sign at Quinlan and Pleasant Valley Road, striking a passing vehicle north bound on Pleasant Valley, about 5:50 p.m. Driver cited for careless driving.

Dean Trippler

Dean David Trippler, aged 63, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on March 29, 2026. Born on September 20, 1962, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Dean was known for his giving spirit and adventurous nature. He graduated from Chisago Lakes High School and furthered his education at Augustana College and the University …

Fatality in I-35 crash Tuesday

The Minnesota State Patrol is reporting a single vehicle crash on I-35 near where Viking Boulevard crosses over the freeway April 28, resulted in a fatality of the passenger. The driver was injured. Wyoming police and fire assisted the state patrol at the scene.

Sandra Marquardt

Sandra Jean (Hardy) Marquardt, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026. Sandy was born on October 23, 1939 in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Mabel and LaVerne (Greene) Hardy. She grew up in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1958. After high school, Sandy attended Wartburg College in …

Stacy council still trying to sell business park parcels

Stacy City Council met April 14 for a regular meeting. All members were present.

Lindstrom council tackles unfinished projects

Lindstrom City Council met April 15 for a regular meeting. All members were present.

Petition to un-annex from Taylors Falls denied

A state agency has denied a petition to detach about 21 acres out of the city of Taylors Falls into Shafer Township. Petitioners Rachel Bertram and Jacob Bertram failed to make a sufficient argument when presenting evidence to the Office of Administrative Hearings Boundary Adjustments division. according to Administrative Law …

Hallucinogenic therapy sees bi-partisan backing

State Representative Max Rymer has been championing legislative support for House File 4577, which would allow for a pilot program facilitating hallucinogenic mushrooms in treating PTSD. Rep. Rymer says he seeks to establish psilocybin therapy for veterans, after hearing from individuals who could benefit from advances in use of this …

County board OK’s plat for new town hall in Franconia

It seems like the bulldozer blade propped-up in a farm field has carried the painted words, “future home of Franconia Town Hall” for a long, long time. But, the future has arrived. Chisago County last week approved a preliminary plat for the site, paving the way for progress.

Iron Ranger announces campaign for 8th district

Luke Gulbranson announced his candidacy for Congress in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, launching a campaign grounded in his Iron Range upbringing and focused on lowering costs, protecting essential programs, and expanding access to affordable healthcare.

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