LOCAL
SWCD leverages outside funds
The Chisago County Soil and Water Conservation District is looking forward to putting extra boots on the ground in the upcoming first phase of a three-phase soil health promotion effort the agency has gotten special money to implement.
CL High School adopting cell phone policy for next year, use being restricted
Chisago Lakes High School will be following the lead of Chisago Lakes middle school and banning the use of cell phones by students in the classroom setting after a unanimous vote at the regular school board meeting on Thursday, April 18.
Wyoming Council straightens out precinct misinformation
With member Brett Ohnstad out of town participating in the city council session remotely, Wyoming City Council approved a resolution to officially correct city precinct information that was distributed incorrectly for the presidential primary back in February.
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, …
Let’s just wing it this week!
It’s going to be another hodge podge of recipes this week! We’re still in that middle season spot not being able to feature a lot of recipes for fresh grown ingredients. And I happened to use a bunch of my spring recipes when the weather was in the 60s in …
City administrator search firm proposals sought
The search for a permanent North Branch City administrator has been somewhat derailed for a few months, but got back-on-track last week, with city council directing staff to bring forward search firm proposals. Council wants to see several pitches and find a search firm they feel comfortable with.
Record year at county Household Hazardous Waste facility
When you buy containers of paint in a retail setting, the State of Minnesota collects a fee through the sale price that was created by state lawmakers in 2013. The fee revenues pay for the “PaintCare Program,” an organized effort for recycling of old paint products and containers. According to …
Loon nesting platforms a local project
North Center Lake is loon-friendly and about a dozen volunteers demonstrated they wish to keep it that way, as they took time out of their weekend to construct loon nesting platforms. The structures will be deployed in choice spots where habitat supports the Minnesota State Bird.
Stacy City Council (minus newly elected members) meets
Stacy City Council met April 10 for a regular meeting, all members were present along 18 residents were in attendance.
Soccer program approaches season under cloud of controversy
The busy season for area youth soccer teams is fast-approaching and leaders of the Lakes United Futbol program are feeling some extra pressure, in addition to the usual rush of getting schedules aligned, registering athletes and seeing that fields are in shape.
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 …
Law Enforcement
By now everybody has noticed the LED portable warning signs on the roadsides alerting vehicle drivers they will encounter extra patrol in Chisago County as local agencies participate in the Towards Zero Deaths law enforcement saturation.
No microwave pancakes here
For some reason, an argument in our office broke out earlier this week on the right way to make pancakes in the morning (real deep conversations we are having, I know). We have a certain employee who likes to microwave Eggo pancakes, which is of course the wrong way to …
