Chisago County News

Saturday, June 27 was declared Red Bull Day in both the city of Stacy and Chisago County.

The Chisago County Board of Commissioners agreed with the county's planning commissioners last week on the need for a license to hold a special event.

Time stopped long ago in these deep woods, where the rotting lumber of a hunter's tree stand looks as old as the tree itself.

By Rachel Kytonen rachel.kytonen@ecm-inc.com This most recent legislative session was the 'most unique' Representative Rob Eastlund has been involved with since his first session nine years ago.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced that motorists may encounter short-term lane closures and delays as work begins Wednesday, June 17 on a drainage and resurfacing project along a six-mile stretch of Highway 95 in Chisago County.

The MS 150 bike ride with some 3,500 riders passed through Chisago County - Rush City, Harris and North Branch in particular, Sunday, June 14.

Do you know of a senior citizen that is outstanding at volunteering their time and energy in the efforts to help others? Chisago County is in the process of trying to find a gentlemen and a woman for the Outstanding Senior Citizens Award for Chisago County.

Motorists next week will encounter a detour for resurfacing and pond construction on Minnesota 95 in Washington and Chisago counties.

The Minnesota Legislature has approved a new 855MW natural gas power plant in Chisago County.

By Rachel Kytonen rachel.kytonen@ecm-inc.com Light rail, passenger rail, commuter rail, construction and funding for these types of projects were discussed during a transportation forum held May 20.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and expect delays as work begins June 1 on a 10-mile stretch of Highway 95 from Isanti County Highway 2 east of Cambridge to the Isanti/Chisago county line.

A deadline is approaching for residents in two Minnesota counties to apply for disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

High winds and dry conditions helped spark several fires in Minnesota on Wednesday.

Late Thursday night the governor eliminated General Assistance Medical Care in Minnesota .

On May 6, the Chisago County commissioners adopted a proclamation declaring May 10-16 as National Police Week in Chisago County.

The controlled burn was set to begin around 9 a.m. and is expected to be finished by 3 p.m. Although the wind is expected to blow smoke away from the roadway, motorists are encouraged to drive with caution through the area since shifting winds could cause smoke to blow over the interstate.

One of the largest power plants in the state would rise in the township of Lent in Chisago County via a bill that on Wednesday went before Gov.

It was sold as a plan to create millions of jobs to help revive the economy. But billions of stimulus dollars later, one Minnesota community hasn't seen a dime, even though it has the highest unemployment rates in the state.

Talk with 77-year-old Betty Stoffel about her past and you will soon see that her whole life has been a continuum of caring.

By MaryHelen Swanson Chisago County will be short $2.5 million this year. Last week, following the regular board meeting, the commissioners conducted a work session on the budget.