Stacy City Council has full agenda last week
Stacy City Council met October 8 for a regular meeting. All members were present. The council opened the meeting with public comment. Resident Paul Wagner who resides along Hemingway Avenue asked the council what their policy is on replacing damaged mailboxes due to snow plowing. Wagner claims he has had three boxes ruined in the last three years when in Lent Township. Wagner said he was promised the township would take care of the matter but never did. The council assured Wagner the city public works will not avoid him and if he is ignored, Mayor Mark Utecht told Wagner to contact him directly.
Shafer City Council briefs
Shafer City Council met October 1 for a regular meeting. Council member Nick Brehm was absent.
Waffles and pizza - the best
In last week's edition of the Press we had a page dedicated to the Chisago Lakes Area Foundation grants given out at their annual Oktoberfest celebration.
Stacy City Council briefs...
Stacy City Council met September 10 for a regular meeting, all members were present with 11 residents also attending.
Thanks for the celebrations!
Well I think that is about it for town celebrations. Shafer held the annual Shafer Days celebration last Friday and Saturday, Wyoming held its Stagecoach Days over the weekend and Almelund hosted the very popular Apple Festival on Sunday. The weather was spectacular with the exception of a very brief shower on Saturday.
Shafer City Council briefs....
Shafer City Council met September 3 for a regular meeting. Council member Nick Brehm was absent.
Center City Council adopts levy
Center City Council met September 3 for a regular meeting. All members were present with two visitors in the audience.
So much to do this weekend!
This weekend is Shafer Days and Apple Fest. Oh and did I mention Stagecoach Days in Wyoming?
Summer is (gulp) over? Still fun events to take in locally
Schools are officially back in session....where on earth did the summer go? It was just yesterday I was writing about the dire lake levels and wondering if we would be walking across the dried lake beds... Thankfully Mother Nature took care of us and the lakes came up to good levels.
Lindstrom Council hears residents’ concerns, no action yet on building height standard
Lindstrom City Council met August 21 for a regular meeting. Council member Brian Norelius was absent.
St. Bridget’s block party is this weekend, food advice for Fair
Thanks so much to all who attended the Relay for Life at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church Friday evening. The group of people who put all of the hours in year round, to make this such a great event are one of a kind. This was the first year in as long as I can remember that I couldn’t make the relay, so I was pretty bummed-out. But the event from what I am told was fantastic, as usual.
Stacy Council sets September 18 for clean up day, property line dispute required to get survey
Stacy City Council met August 14 for a regular meeting, all members were present. City engineer Dan Boyum was absent.
Ki Chi Saga from a different perspective, Relay for Life
Wow what a great weekend for Ki Chi Saga Days! Other than a tad bit of rain Saturday morning, the weather was perfect. We took in a bunch of different events at Ki Chi Saga Days including some music in the park which was fabulous. There were people everywhere. The fireworks were great at Paradise Park per usual.
Center City tackles mostly public works topics
Center City Council met August 6 for a regular meeting. All members were in attendance. Mayor Jill Behnke told the council she spoke with the DNR and signed the contract for the new fishing pier. Behnke said it sounds like the new one will be installed after Labor Day.
Ki Chi Saga Days has all you could possibly need for fun
Thanks to all the volunteers that made this year’s threshing show such a success. This was one of the most well attended shows in recent history and everybody was having a great time.
Threshing Show is this weekend, what are they doing at the motel?
Over the weekend, I visited Stacy Daze a couple of times and let me just say - wow. That was the most people I can remember at Stacy Daze. The city was packed! The park was packed with people all weekend whether it was for the talent show or the massive car display or live music, there were people everywhere. Congrats to the City of Stacy on a wonderful event that didn’t let a little rain on Saturday get in the way.
Center City Days was great, here come Stacy Daze to entertain us
Thanks so much to the organizers who once again put on a great Center City Days. The weather was beautiful and the crowds were plenty. Our area basically has a celebration every weekend of the summer. The great thing is that each one of them offers something different.
Lindstrom Council briefs.......
Lindstrom City Council met July 18 for a regular meeting. All members were present with council member Brian Norelius attending via zoom.
Stacy City Council OKs fireworks with reduced wind-testing prior
Stacy City Council met July 9 for a regular meeting, all members were present.
Karl Oskar Days was fantastic, Wannigan Days this weekend
What a fantastic weekend it was for Karl Oskar Days! Except for 30 minutes of rain that unfortunately cancelled the Loppet; but other than that, it was smooth sailing. Crowds were huge, and the parks with the vendors were packed. The parade had beautiful weather and the streets were lined with parade goers.
Center City Council gets bike trail update, water tower clean-up set
Center City Council met July 2 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Shafer City Council briefs
Shafer City Council met July 2 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Here comes Karl Oskar Days, make your plans now
One little bit of “Matt negativity” before I move on to Karl Oskar Days. What is with the people who use those disposable dental floss picks and then decide the rest of us want to look down and see them all over the place? My lord that is so gross I can’t begin to tell you how much it turns my stomach.
Happy 4th of July! On to one of our largest celebrations - KOD
I hope you and yours had an amazing Fourth of July. Judging by the boat traffic on all of the lakes, it looks like people are taking the entire week to celebrate the Fourth. We drove past the channel a couple of times, and there was always a boat either coming or going to North Lindstrom. It would be amazing if the water levels could remain this high so the five lakes could be navigated all summer long.
Lindstrom council hears from citizens, MnDOT, OK’s sewer truck purchase
Lindstrom City Council met June 20 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Midsummer Days deserves many thanks, get your detective hat on
Thanks so much to the good folks that worked so hard to make North Branch Midsummer Days so great this year.
Stacy City Council discuss cannabis in public places, creating committee
Stacy City Council met June 11 for a regular meeting, all members were present.
Midsummer Days invites you to come have some local fun
This week, the city of North Branch and the North Branch American Legion Post 85 would love it if you and your family and friends would come to the 98th annual Midsummer Days celebration. The celebration began on Wednesday and runs through Sunday. Beginning today, the carnival opens up at 4pm in Central Park. Back at the Legion, there is Bingo under the tent. These happen in two hour increments and run 10am, noon and 2 pm. There is a $500 jackpot for 57 numbers covered. Following Bingo, there is a meat raffle inside the bar at 5pm. At 4:30pm, under the big tent, it’s time for gun bingo with some fabulous firearms as prizes. This is an adult only event.
Center City Council cool to plat request on Park Island
Center City Council met June 4 for a regular meeting. Council member Ryan Pease was absent.
Congrats grads, fireworks date change, Harmony is underway
Congratulations to the most recent graduates of Wolf Creek Online School and the North Branch seniors. These kids have worked hard to get where they are today and I am certain they will make a difference in this world.
Shafer City Council ups council and mayor pay
Shafer City Council met June 4 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Bring your flag - buy a new flag, good luck local athletes at State
I had the pleasure of taking pictures at the Chisago Lakes Senior High graduation on Monday. It was easily the best weather I have seen at graduation in my 20 plus years of covering them. Judging by the sheer number of family and friends that came out, the weather had to only increase the already large crowd.
Shafer City Council briefs...
Shafer City Council met May 21 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
City council meets as new group
Stacy City Council met May 14 for a regular meeting, all members were present along 14 residents who were in attendance. The new council is made up of Mayor Mark Utecht, council members Tim Sawatzsky, Carolyn Cagle, Jeff Barrett and Dennis Thieling.
Lindstrom Council accepts audit, sale of lot to proceed
Lindstrom City Council met May 15. All members were present.
Memorial Day is meant to honor our local Veterans; Wolves win!
This weekend is Memorial Weekend. While most people look at it as a long weekend filled with barbecue, friends and family, the meaning behind Memorial Day is much more. It’s our great country’s chance to honor those women and men who have dutifully served our country and many of whom gave their lives for our freedom. We would not be where we are today without these awesome people. If you look in this edition, you will find two pages of Memorial Day services in our area. I would highly encourage you to come out to one of the services and pay your respects for the people who gave their lives for us.
Center City allows on/off sale liquor at Nordic Inn
Center City Council met May 7 for a regular meeting. All members were present with City Clerk Dana Miron absent and 23 people were in attendance at City Hall.
Northern lights were beautiful? Lots of fun coming this weekend
Did you get swept up with the northern lights this past weekend? Maybe my eyes are getting bad in my old age, but every time we went out to look at the lights, it just looked like dark streaks stretching across the sky.
Mother’s Day is about honor and saying thank you
This Sunday is a big one. Mother’s Day is our chance to tell and show our moms what they mean to us. Many of you have lost your mom just like me, so we have to turn our attention to those mother figures in our lives. For instance, our home celebrates my wife for being such a wonderful mom and being the most patient person in the world being married to an ogre like me. I do miss my mom and not a day goes by without some thought of her and what she instilled in me.
Lots to do this weekend, clean smelt and how ‘bout the Wolves
The Chisago Lakes Lions Club has just a few tickets left for their annual Dinner Saturday at the Uncommon Loon Brewery. The event opens its doors at 4:30 p.m. for happy hour with the dinner catered by Jon Ekstrom, and the fun beginning at 6pm following the party for the Kentucky Derby. Tickets can be purchased at the door, but I would recommend calling 612-501-1504 prior, to ensure you get a spot at the dinner. See you there!
Lindstrom Council adopts emergency radio contract; reallocates project balances
Lindstrom City Council met April 17 for a regular meeting. Council member Greg Krueger was absent.
Finally, I can get rid of my old waterbed; a fun play to take in
If you are like me and despise having junk sitting around your garage and house, you are in luck. Beginning this Saturday AAA Appliance will officially kick off their recycling day events. This Saturday at Wyoming Elementary School they will be accepting (for a small fee) appliances, electronics, tires, mattresses/boxsprings, batteries, furniture, and bulbs for recycling.
Shhh..is that a loon? A couple of fun local events to take in
Thanks to the group of people who took time out of their beautiful weekend last Saturday to build some loon nest platforms. The man made floating nests are complete and will be installed on North and South Center Lakes. Besides being our state bird, loons hold a special place in Minnesotans’ hearts. Just take notice if you are around water and happen to hear a loon call. Look at the expression of those around you, everyone stops to listen and a conversation usually follows. So to encourage nesting and increase our loon population is wonderful news.
Is that rain? No it’s my tears, groups donate a ton(s) of food
Sunday was a deluge of rain and wind in Chisago County. While the wind seemed as if we were in a low level hurricane, one thing that certainly was welcomed in our home was the moisture. As I have stated here many times, the lake levels have become incredibly low with the lack of winter moisture and the end of the summer drought. So, yes my plans to sunbathe took a hit on Sunday but there was extra moisture in the air from tears of joy. (Sorry to put that image in your head.)
Newspapers still work, meet the candidates for Stacy election
With the chain of lakes at an incredibly low level right now, and us only owning two sections of dock at my house, the docking of our boat was looking grim.
Stacy Council gives tower chores to marine services
Stacy City Council met March 12 for a regular meeting, all members were present.
Snow everywhere, thanks to all who came out to local events
My wife and I just got back from a week long vacation. I am not going to go on about the vacation because let’s be real, the only people who care about vacations are the ones who took them. It’s like listening to someone go on and on about their golf game. The only thing I will mention is that it was warm, like in the lower 90’s warm. So imagine our dismay when we came back to this...yuck. I am writing this Tuesday afternoon staring out at what I think is my truck under all that snow? Two days - two punches in the face. Before we left it was consistently in the 50’s and 60’s. Now I am not sure we will be able to get out of our driveway tomorrow morning. Good ol’ Minnesota.
Chisago Lake Township voters approve Sunday liquor sales
Chisago Lake Township’s annual meeting was March 12. Eleven people attended the meeting. John Nelson was elected the moderator.
Center City Council reviews sewer, water hook-up; new website services
Center City Council met March 6 for a regular meeting. Council member Lloyd Vetter and council member Ryan Pease were absent.
Waffles and beer, are there two better things to put in my body?
This weekend has some fun things for all of us to take in locally. Saturday the Chisago Lakes Lions Club would love to invite you and everyone you know to their annual Swedish Waffle Day celebration. The awesome meal consists of Belgian waffles (all you can eat) with all the fixings (or leave it plain like I do) sausage, milk and juice and of course coffee. The meal will be at the Chisago Lake Township Hall March 16 from 8am to 11:30am. We have an ad on page 4 in this edition with all the info.
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