Taylors Falls News

Outdoor enthusiasts are trying to garner support and finish a 20-mile bike and pedestrian trail from Wyoming to Taylors Falls.

The Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival proved that it could hold its own against some of the top-billed music events in the state during the weekend.

Authorities are reconstructing a two-vehicle crash, causing injuries to at least one motorist, this morning on South Main Street in Cambridge.

Plans are underway for the 2008 Chisago County Children's Water Festival that will be held on Friday, September 26th at Wild Mountain Recreation Area in Taylors Falls.

Ryan Pesch inspects a row of Napa cabbage, also referred to as Chinese cabbage. This vegetable should be ready for consumers about mid-July. Organic farming in Minnesota, including Otter Tail County, is alive ...

Schooling: Attended Golden Valley High School by day and Eden Prairie Technical School by night.

Celebrate "Close to Home" on June 21 & 22 in the historical Spencer Brook area. A two-day fund raising event is planned to mark this milestone and to kick-off the upcoming renovation of the Spencer Brook ...

The overwhelming majority of Minnesota's 965 community water supply systems provided safe drinking water last year with few reports of contamination, the state Department of Health said today.

"Cheerio, cheery me, cheery me!" "Poor Sam Peabody, Peabody, Peabody!" "Chick-a-dee-dee-dee!" "Witchity-witchity-witchity!" "Cheer-cheerful-cheerfully!" Such a cacophony would normally come from flocks of ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has declared a no-wake zone for boats on the St. via KARE-TV Minneapolis

EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals Opens in Minneapolis, Minnesota LOS ANGELES, CA 04/15/08 EagleRider, the word's largest motorcycle rental and touring company, is pleased to announce the addition of its first ... via KXMA-TV Dickinson

The snow is moving out of the area, but it's making for a slow commute. The snow is moving into western Wisconsin, according to the National Weather Service. via St. Paul Pioneer Press

City gets new fire hydrants Tammi Milberg 27.FEB.08 TAYLORS FALLS, Minn.-The city of Taylors Falls held its regular council meeting Feb. via Inter-County Leader

By Patrick Tepoorten A typically quiet Saturday morning was anything but in Taylors Falls last weekend. via ECM Post Review

“Right now we don't know anything. We don't know if it was kids, adults, someone from the area or someone passing through”

Two homes destroyed by arson This house on Old Military Road is over 100 years old and was listed for sale in the city of Taylors Falls. via Inter-County Leader

Chisago County authorities are offering a $2,000 reward in the case of two arson fires at homes in Taylors Falls and attempts to start two other houses on fire. via KARE-TV Minneapolis

“But some of these craft shops, coffee shops, they're not going to make it. They're barely surviving now.”

Business owners along U.S. 8 in Lindstrom are steamed about plans to split the road, saying they worry it will cut off access to their businesses and take away from the Swedish town's old-time charm. via Twincities.com

“I'm suspecting that's the area where we usually get a lot of runoff”

Tammi Milberg 13.FEB.08 TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. - The city of Taylors Falls Personnel and Heritage Preservation Committee have had their share of misfortune recently. via Inter-County Leader

“My wife really desires a beach. I prefer a quaint locale, unlike what I perceive Cancun to be. My wife wants an all-inclusive resort. I like opportunities to explore the natural surroundings and quiet times away from the crowds.”

The couple: Jim and Roxanne McGurk of Taylors Falls, Minn. The McGurks celebrate 25 years of marriage in March and are planning their second honeymoon for next winter. via Star Tribune