Matt Silver
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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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Why is the trail closed now?
What an absolutely spectacular weekend Chisago City had for Ki Chi Saga Days. We got a reprieve from the blistering summer-long heat and you could see the effect in the sheer number of visitors to the celebration. Moberg Park was packed the entire time and there were people everywhere. The parade was great as always and the street dance had a good turnout I am told.
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Stacy discusses cannabis regulations
In an open forum, County Commissioner Ben Montzka gave an update from the county level. Montzka said they were dealing with the ongoing strike. Montzka said the striking workers are valuable and appreciated. He added the county has tried to backfill with supplement employees as best as possible. Montzka was asked if the county spent an extra $250k for the supplement workers. “Actually the county has saved a significant amount of money due to the striking employees not getting paid while striking,” Montzka said. “A resolution to the strike is of the utmost importance,” Montzka added.
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Center City Council moves old jail site housing plat forward
Center City Council met August 4 for a regular meeting. All members were present. There were 38 people in attendance.
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Small break; was that a goat?
We finally have a weekend break from town celebrations. Next week will be Chisago City’s chance to shine. This weekend you can recharge your batteries because they rev up again with Ki Chi Saga Days, Almelund Threshing Show, Shafer Days, and Amador Applefest just around the corner.
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Stacy Daze is in the spotlight
Center City Days have come and gone. The heat (stop me if you have heard this before) didn’t seem to deter the crowds attending the celebration. The street dance had a huge turnout on Saturday night. Thanks so much to all the volunteers who did such a great job of making our local festivities so fun for all of us to enjoy!
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Stacy council hears concern about cannabis plan; new truck purchase on the horizon
Stacy City Council met July 15 for a regular meeting. Mayor Mark Utecht was absent.
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Lindstrom Council gets update on old Dinnerbel site from developer
Lindstrom City Council met June 16 for a regular meeting. The meeting was moved to Thursday due to Harmony in the Park on Wednesdays. All members were present.
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Center City Council seeks clarity on catch basins
Center City Council met July 7 for a regular meeting. Council member Sally Swanson was absent.
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