NEWS
Frank Waletzko
Frank Bernard Waletzko, age 93, of North Branch, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home of heart failure on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
What is that noise? My teeth
I for one am utterly and completely sick of this cold weather. Don’t get me wrong, I love snow, in fact I say bring it on, the more the better. But this take your breath away cold air is bordering on ridiculous. Even with a new battery in my truck, …
Back to the deep freeze
I’m writing this column in a sour mood. I spent last week in the breezy, balmy 85 degree temps of the Dominican Republic on vacation with my family. We had a wonderful time on the beach, snorkeling, at the restaurants and just being general travel bums. I read a book …
Law Enforcement
Wyoming Police are looking into circumstances related to a deceased male found in the morning Sunday, February 16 on Foxboro Avenue. The authorities were not able to provide an update at press deadline.
Preliminary details released on Taylors Falls roadway blockage
The intersection at Highways 8 and 95 in Taylors Falls was blocked for a few hours Tuesday, February 18.
Death in Wyoming not linked to foul play
The Wyoming Police are awaiting the medical examiner final report on a deceased male discovered in a snowbank Sunday morning, in the Foxboro Avenue area.
Shirley Utech
Shirley Kay Utech, age 63 of Shafer, Minnesota died unexpectedly on February 2, 2025. She was born in Chisago City, Minnesota to parents Stanley and Sandra Mitthun on October 6, 1961.
June Bartels
June Elaine Bartels of Shafer, Minnesota died on February 8, 2025 at the age of 89 years. She was born on May 13, 1935 in Mineral Center, Minnesota to parents Lester and Mildred (Linnell) Smith.
Chisago City wrestling with trail, utilities and land uses tied to Hwy. 8 reconstruction
The Chisago City Council Jan. 28 workshop meeting to informally discuss development along Highway 8, Karmel Avenue and Liberty Lane drew an audience of nearly a dozen including residents of the area, commercial business owners and a property developer. Acting Mayor Craig Meyer presided in the absence of Mayor Jeremy …
SPRINGS INN HEAVILY DAMAGED
Springs Inn heavily damaged by fire Feb 7
A downtown Taylors Falls landmark, the Springs Inn caught fire early Friday
Chisago Lakes Masons 14th annual fund drive to end local food insecurity
Chisago Lakes Masons (Hiram Lodge 287) is excited to launch its 14th year of the “Double Your Donation” February fund drive, benefitting Family Pathways Chisago Lakes Area Food Shelf. The “Double Your Donation” fundraiser allows financial donations to be matched up to $5,000 by Minnesota Masonic Charities. To qualify for …
Township filings close; incumbents in all but one race
Reports on those who are seeking to be on the townships’ ballots March 11, point to it being a quiet year. Township elections, with the exception of Nessel, are held in March, along with the annual meetings that also take place for purposes of discussing the next year’s budget.
North Branch Council: staffing issues continue
Newly-elected Council member Jeff Goulet participated in last week’s North Branch council meeting via the Internet, while the remaining four city leaders were in person. The meeting got off to a bumpy start when a consent agenda item was singled out and discussed individually later in the meeting. Normally consent …
Mayor for a Day in Wyoming
In a brief city council session Jan. 21 the Wyoming Council awarded three essayists their prize for being selected to move on to the state Mayor for a Day essay contest. There were 56 entries all from local sixth graders. The idea had been to award one first prize for …
