Matt Silver
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Awards night for a great group
I had the opportunity to attend the Chisago Lakes Area Community Foundation’s annual grant ceremony at Wild Mountain last Thursday night. The group has been around for a while now, but is truly making a difference in our community. This year the non-profit was able to hand out just over $37,000 in grants to deserving local groups to be used to better our community. They are such a special group that only has the best interest for the community as their goal. Thanks to all the women and men who give their time, fundraising abilities and hard work to make the foundation so great.
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Lindstrom early levy up by 4.9 percent
Lindstrom City Council met September 16 for a regular meeting. Council member Greg Krueger and Brian Norelius attended virtually.
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Shafer discusses permit on lot with potential buyer
Shafer City council met September 15 for a regular meeting. Council member Nick Brehm was absent.
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And that’s a wrap on festivals
I had the pleasure of attending Shafer Days and Almelund’s Apple Festival this weekend. They are two of the final summer celebrations and they didn’t disappoint.
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Stacy looks to get new fire truck, new cannabis biz questioned
Stacy City Council met September 8 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
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Shafer City Council briefs.....
Shafer City council met September 1 for a regular meeting. Mayor Paula Hanson attended remotely.
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Was that thunder I just heard?
Tuesday early morning I was awakened by a noise I have not heard in ages. Thunder. Me being the eternal pessimist, assumed that some nearby town was getting much deserved rain and we were once again getting shorted. I could not believe my eyes when I looked at our rain guage and it read two inches. Maybe we are turning the corner and the drought is possibly going to end for us? Maybe we left the sprinkler too close to the rain guage and fooled ourselves. My scepticism was eased driving to work and seeing puddles in the ditch. I will take whatever we can get at this point.
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St. Bridget’s block party is Saturday
Last week I told you the entire Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail was closed for resurfacing. Apparently I was wrong, because we recently walked the portion that spans from Tern Avenue to Taylors Falls City Hall. The remaining sections are closed for construction. Sorry for the misinformation.
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Shafer looks at manganese issue again and well status
Shafer City council met August 18 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
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