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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.
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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 items are basic and uncomplicated and are adopted as a slate.
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North Branch Police use of deadly force investigation done
A review done of the BCA investigation into the shooting death June 27 of 36-year-old Jamie Crabtree in North Branch, has concluded none of the police action that night justifies a criminal prosecution.
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Fatality in fire Sunday night, at Shafer apartments
Sheriff’s officials have confirmed that a woman died, apparently in the fire that consumed a multi-unit building on Redwing Avenue in Shafer, Sunday, February 2. The unidentified female, approximately 60 years old, was recovered at the scene and her name is being withheld until relatives can be notified.
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Stacy arena seeks $5 million from state
The top-revenue generator charitable gaming organization based in Chisago County, is seeking $5 million in state aid through a bill authored by Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch). The request in Senate File 312 was introduced January 21.
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State charitable gaming data show highs, lows
Of the nearly 20 charitable gaming licensees operating events, pull tabs and bingo games in Chisago County— just two are five star listed, which is the optimal ranking the state awards to charitable gaming operations.
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Five years; jail is still a model of collaboration
The goal behind the formation of a group called the Chisago County Collaborative Coalition is to encourage efficiencies in local government. The group brings together interested county and city officials, township leaders, department heads, school district reps and they learn about what’s going on throughout the county.
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Taylors Falls City Council revises winter street parking rule; gets roofing costs
The winter overnight street parking rules were revised by the Taylors Falls City Council at the meeting Monday night Jan 27. The time when vehicles are prohibited from city streets (until April 15) is NOW midnight to 6 a.m. The former wording allowed vehicles until 2 a.m. but plow trucks were being dispatched earlier and finding it difficult to clear snow with cars and trucks still parked in their way. Taylors Falls city officials re-wrote the removal time to allow deputies to address the few vehicles that were in the way.
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County sets up 2025 road projects
The Chisago County Board contracted with a couple of firms last week to consult on projects that are in the pipeline; such as worn out weirs in the lake lowering system and County Road 16 outside of Taylors Falls, and final touches on County Road 19 —from the new proposed round-about at Lofton Avenue east to Lincoln Trail.
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