Chisago County News

The Association of Minnesota Counties A announced that Chisago County has won the prestigious a oe2009 County Conservation Awarda for its innovative a oeUnwanted Medications Disposal Program.a Each year AMC, along with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, gives an award to a Minnesota County in recognition for its leadership, innovation ...

St. Paul, Minn. -- A public comment period on a water-quality report for six lakes in Washington and Chisago counties begins Nov.

By MaryHelen Swanson Rumors that the bridge leading to Kost Dam county park was condemned brought on a discussion last Thursday night at the Sunrise town board meeting.

County Attorney Janet Reiter announced today, Wednesday, Nov. 18, that Demetrius Anthony McGinnis, age 19, was sentenced to 50 months in prison for Aggravated Robbery in the First Degree by the Honorable John McBride in Chisago County District Court.

By Rachel Kytonen rachel.kytonen@ecm-inc.com Kids being caught in the middle, loopholes in the law, and stiffer penalties were a few concerns Franni Franken heard during a recent visit to an area domestic violence shelter.

By Kelli Baxter Several arrests have been made in connection with a host of burglaries in northern Chisago County townships, Sheriff Todd Rivard said.

In a bold move, Wyoming City Council took a unified stand Monday night in support of the LS Power Sunrise River Energy Station, proposed for Lent Township in Chisago County.

At first blush, a proposal for a large power plant in rural Chisago County would seem to have a lot going for it, including apparent need and general support from clean-energy interests.

Pooling underneath the Twin Cities area is drinking water so old and pristine that it's protected by state law.

By MaryHelen Swanson Wednesday evenings in the county board room these days finds almost all chairs filled and eager county residents waiting to get up and speak on the proposed electric generating power plant.

Former U.S. senator Mark Dayton, now DFL gubernatorial candidate, made a vow in Chisago County on Saturday night.

Saturday's celebration begins at 10 a.m. on the original Lost Valley property. From the Twin Cities, drive south on Hwy.

Five candidates are vying for three open spots on the Forest Lake school board. Incumbents David Gay and Eric Langness will face off against Kathy Bystrom, former school board member Karen Morehead and Erin Turner in the Nov.

The second North Branch Area Public Schools levy referendum informational meeting will be tonight , 6 p.m. at the Sunrise River Elementary School cafeteria.

By MaryHelen Swanson On Thursday, Oct. 15, the Post Review received a press release from L.S. Power, the New Jersey-based power generation and transmission group that is proposing to build a 780 megawatt natural gas fired electric generating plant in Lent Township.

By Kelli Baxter Whether anyone likes it or not, a judge's ruling will allow Robert Buberl to build a compost facility in Rush City.

By Rachel Kytonen rachel.kytonen@ecm-inc.com From January through September, The Refuge Network has provided legal and personal advocacy support to 1,095 victims-an 11 percent increase from the same time period last year.

" Gov. Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Todd R. Schoffelman to a Tenth Judicial District trial court bench vacancy in Center City in Chisago County.

Demetrius Anthony McGinnis, 19, pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated robbery Monday, Oct.

By Kelli Baxter Where do fire trucks come from? Well, those brightly-colored fire engines you might have seen lumbering along local parade routes this summer, and trucks used by fire departments across the United States, were probably made right here in Chisago County.