Chisago County's unwanted drug collection program wins award

HometownSource - Wed Nov 25

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 ...

Citizen task force created to study power plant

ECM Post Review - Tue Nov 24

By MaryHelen Swanson The issue of a power plant in Lent Township continued at the county board meeting last week and a citizen task force was created as an advisory group to the commissioners.

Lent citizens petition for special meeting

ECM Post Review - Tue Nov 24

By MaryHelen Swanson Many citizens came to the Lent Township meeting last Tuesday, Nov.

MPCA Opens Comment Period for Report on 6 Lakes in Washington, Chisago Counties

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Tue Nov 24

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

Women's dispute spills into Apple Valley bar fight

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press - Tue Nov 24

Two Eagan women who got their 15 minutes of fame on the nationally syndicated "Judge Judy" show last week were back on television this weekend after trading punches in an Apple Valley bar.

Will USC run classes for Bricelyn girls academy?

The Faribault County Register - Mon Nov 23

United South Central Schools Superintendent Jerry Jensen got a big surprise last month.

McGinnis gets 50 months for aggravated robbery

ECM Post Review - Wed Nov 18

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.

Vigil 100 Days After Hikers Detained In Iran

WCCO - Sun Nov 08

Share + Nov 8, 2009 11:19 pm US/Central Reporting Reg Chapman PINE CITY, Minn. 1 of 1 Minnesota-native Shane Bauer, his friends Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal were on a hiking trip to Iraq when they were jailed on suspicion of illegal entry into Iran.

Forest Lake / Man sentenced for online posts of ex

TwinCities.com - Thu Nov 05

A Lindstrom man charged with harassment and promoting prostitution after allegedly posting photos of his ex-wife online has been sentenced.

Wyoming Council OK's resolution backing LS power plant

HometownSource - Wed Nov 04

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.