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Chisago City adopts Emerald Ash Borer management plan
On November 10, the Chisago City Council approved an Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan. The plan will guide identification and removal of diseased trees on public and private lands in the city as the result of “the inevitable infestation of Emerald Ash Borer.” City Administrator John Pechman explained that before creating Chisago City’s Plan, staff had researched and borrowed parts of the Emerald Ash Borer management plans of five similarly-sized cities.
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Chisago City road construction
The Chisago City Council on Oct. 28 approved a cooperative agreement with Chisago County for the improvement of County. State Aid highway (CSAH) 19 scheduled for next summer. The project will include construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Lofton Ave. and CSAH 19, a new bike trail to be maintained by the city, and reconstruction of CSAH 19 east to CSAH 14 in Lindstrom.
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Chisago City preliminary 2026 levy under 10 percent increase
Faced with a $532,000 increase in 2026 operating expenses, the Chisago City Council has decided to use Local Government Aid (LGA) dollars to help keep the city’s 2026 levy hike under 10 percent, filling in the gap to get to the 16.4 percent proposed increase.
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Chisago City approves new logo; seeks applicants for fire department, park, cable commissioners
The Chisago City Council on Sept. 23 approved a new city logo that’s been months in the making.
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Ojiketa Haunt and Falloween move in ‘new direction’
At its Aug. 26 regular meeting, the Chisago City Council learned that, after 16 years of celebrating Falloween and the Ojiketa Haunt at Ojiketa Park, city staff and the park commission have decided to “take a new direction.”
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Chisago City Council enacts ordinance regulating cannabis use, events, sales
On Tuesday, Aug 26, the Chisago City Council passed Ordinance 335 Chapter 177 regulating cannabis businesses within the legal boundaries of Chisago City.
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Chisago City Council accepts fire relief association audit; tree, bench honoring late mayor dedication Aug. 17
The Chisago City Council moved swiftly through its July 22 agenda.
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Chouinard clan concert at St. Bridget’s July 24
The Chouinard Family invites the Chisago Lakes community to join them at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, when four generations of Chouinards gather to celebrate what they love and do best—making beautiful music together. The free concert at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church in Lindstrom is open to everyone.
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Chisago City clears path for 9,000 square foot addition to Brink’s Market
The Chisago City Council on June 24 approved variances and a design review for a 9,000 sq. ft. building addition to Brink’s Market to be constructed this summer. The addition will accommodate new frozen food and dairy sections, a sushi station and a break room for the store’s staff.
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