Denise Martin
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Karl Oskar Days Ambassador has a plan
This time, last year, Taylor Thorvaldson was just stepping into one of the roles of the Chisago Lakes’ 2024 Karl Oskar Days Ambassadors; and although the whirlwind of experiences may be coming to an end this week as the 2025 Ambassadors takeover — her calendar is far from empty. The local ambassador involvement led to her becoming involved in the Minneapolis Aquatennial and after that, who knows?
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Wyoming street work bid awarded
The 2025 street improvements bid was awarded by the Wyoming City Council last week to Bituminous Roadways, one of four bids the city received. City Engineer Mark Erichson commented that he hasn’t seen bituminous prices this favorable in quite awhile.
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Second round of county opioid grants selected
The Chisago County Opioid Action Council has selected its second round of grant winners to be dispersed next month, with $200,000 available to four winners.
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County commissioners express concern over levels of funding
The Chisago County Board is taking a wait and see attitude for now, on sounding the alarm about ripple effects from the actions tied to state and federal budgeting. It’s a sure bet there will be implications to face but without specifics there is nothing to base any statements on—yet. The County Board last week discussed drafting a position paper on the across the board reductions taking place in various federal programs, and what will trickle down.
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Cradle rocking celebrates new church leader at FUMC
First United Methodist in Lindstrom will welcome its new pastor by bringing a unique tradition back to the service, July 13 at 9 a.m. which is being held outdoors.
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North Branch council briefs...
In the world of public policy you want to be known for having your ducks-in-a-row and last week the North Branch City Council tackled doing just that. Members officially went on the record voting 5-0 approving an interchange (extension of 400th Street over I-35) and a Highway 95 bypass, for a new east-west route. The entire project could run $40 to 50 million and the city needs to put together something that will help in leveraging outside funding. The project appeal for funding needs a concept design and the support resolution is part of that process.
SCHOOLS
Chisago Lakes Board to hold open listening session July 17
Citizens are encouraged to attend a Chisago Lakes School Board “Listening Session” July 17. The Board will be available for taking comments and questions in a 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. timeframe in the Lakeside School Media Center. The Board then meets in regular session in the Board room in a wing of the same building at 6 p.m.
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Outdoor cultivation sites clear local hurdles
Outdoor cannabis cultivation proposed for two five-acre fields in Chisago County have complied with a local review as part of a state licensing process. The county is required to certify zoning and land use regulations are being met for the sites, which Environmental Services Director Kurt Schneider says has been completed.
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County engineer updates Board
The roadwork approved for 2025 construction season is progressing well despite some episodes of heavy rainfall, according to County Engineer Joe Triplett. He gave the county commissioners an update at the regular meeting last week.
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