Denise Martin
Recent Stories
NEWS
Commissioners weigh in on sound walls
The Chisago County Board will be expected to weigh in on locations and heights of proposed noise barriers to be included alongside the Highway 8 project; but the Board lacked sufficient information to make that vote last week.
NEWS
Local library branch to hold 20 year anniversary event
The East Central Regional Library system is putting on a party to mark 20 years of serving the community in the library facility in Chisago Lakes. The event is January 13, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
NEWS
Alleged assault at Fairview in Wyoming results in death of security guard
There was an alleged assault at Wyoming Fairview Emergency Department Christmas night, called in about 5:20 p.m. and a security guard for Fairview reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained in encountering the subject.
NEWS
North Branch council hears grievance from firefighter
A three-hour city council meeting at North Branch City Hall concluded with an agenda item that could have filled an entire session itself. The full council was presented with a “step three’ grievance tied to issues with how fire department officers are selected.
NEWS
County board to get 3% pay hike
The Chisago County Board agreed to set their 2026 salaries at the same level of increase as what they adopted for non-union staff, three percent. The county commissioners will be paid $35,786 in 2026, plus mileage and any per diem claims they are allowed to submit.
NEWS
So far, so good on sewer privatizing
The first five years of privatizing the Chisago Lakes Joint Sewage Treatment Commission holdings seem to be proving the originally contentious decision to go with Veolia was a good one. Chisago City, Lindstrom, Wyoming, Stacy and Center City contracted with a national wastewater firm, Veolia, when maintenance, operations and personnel hurdles grew insurmountable to the elected officials on the commission. Upon accepting the retirement notice of a longtime plant manager, general consensus was triggered to call in the professionals.
NEWS
Wyoming streets hearing scheduled
The upcoming construction season street improvements projects for the city of Wyoming are the topic of a public meeting January 20 at city hall. This meeting is required as one of the steps in the process to assess a portion of the local street costs against benefiting property owners. (See map)
NEWS
Uncertainty over federal share of social services, part of commissioners’ split 2026 levy vote
The county commissioners had much discussion when reviewing next year’s levy number early this month. When all was said and done the approval came on a 3-2 vote (story Press Dec. 11.) The no votes were tied to fear of going too low on revenues and anxiety about what the federal government will do.
NEWS
His personal journey gives rise to business at age 18
This is the time of year when people take stock of their lives. Maybe there is a new direction awaiting you in 2026?
NEWS