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Mille Lacs County Board approves prohibited animal ordinance
Mille Lacs County held its regularly scheduled April meetings of the County Board April 2 and 16 at the Historic Courthouse in Milaca. Meetings are held at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. In the April 2 meeting, five employees of Mille Lacs County were nominated for exceptional service to the county and were presented with Outstanding Service Awards. Krystal Kapler, Employee Relations Specialist read the nominations aloud, and the nominated staff was presented with their awards. According to the...
Milaca police report: week ending April 16
The Milaca Police Department received the following calls for service: Friday, April 12 3:35 p.m. Responded to a vehicle accident on Second Ave. SW. 6:40 p.m. Received a harassment complaint on Central Ave. S. Sunday, April 14 ...
Mille Lacs County sheriff report: week ending April 18
The following incidents were reported to the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, April 12 8:20 a.m. A theft was reported on Highway 169 in Princeton. 9:15 a.m. A theft was reported on 120th St. in Milaca. 11:41 a.m. A...
Milaca City Council briefs meeting April 18
The Milaca City Council conducted the following business during the meeting on Thursday, April 18. Written by Chloe Smith. Public hearing: Street reconstruction bonds The Milaca City Council held a public hearing related to general obligation street reconstruction bonds and a proposal to adopt a street reconstruction plan. The costs for the planned bonds is not expected to exceed $600,000, which will be used to reconstruct various streets in the...
Milaca School Board briefs meeting April 15
The Milaca School Board conducted the following business during the meeting on Monday, April 15. Written by Chloe Smith. Pandemic relief funding update Superintendent David Wedin gave a presentation to the Milaca School Board about the Pandemic Relief funding the district received as a result of COVID-19. In 2020-2021, the district received $1.1 million to put toward keeping the district functional, including meals for students, technology, staffing, instruction, and personal...
Milaca track and field teams host successful senior night
On a spectacular evening for track and field, the Milaca Wolves had a successful meet on Monday, April 15, at Milaca High School. The boys team took first place and the girls team finished third. It was Milaca’s senior night and the Wolves’ only home meet of the 2024 season. The Wolves had nine event winners (four girls and five boys). Leading the way for the boys were Ben Berg (first in the 1,600-meter race), George Roehl (first in 110-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles), the...
Mille Lacs County looking for 3 SWCD supervisors this election
Interested in doing your part to protect water quality in Mille Lacs County and our local watersheds? This November, the Mille Lacs Soil and Water Conservation District will have three supervisor positions up for election. Within the county, there are five supervisor positions, each representing distinct groups of townships. On the ballot this year are the seats from District 1 (representing Greenbush, Princeton and Bogus Brook townships), District 2 (representing Borgholm, Milaca and Milo townships) and District 4 (representing Bradbury, Kathio, Onamia and South Harbor townships). While specific qualifications are not required, candidates must reside within the district they aim...
Patriots dominate Milaca and West Central Area
The Patriots showed dominance in its last two games. Their latest victory was beating Milaca 18-8 in a five-inning game Tuesday, April 23. The team had 11 hits and four errors, and Milaca had six hits and three errors. The Patriots’ Hunter Moore had a great day at the plate, earning four hits, four runs and four RBIs. Jack Primus and Brody Kircher followed with three runs each with one RBI. Hunter Boeckermann had three RBIs two hits and two runs. ...
Dispatch: The hidden first responders
Dispatchers or 911 operators work behind the scenes to keep their communities safe. They are heard but not seen. They work hard to help people often experiencing the worst days of their lives, and yet rarely learn of the outcome. Mille Lacs County dispatchers are no different, with 10 people working around the clock, one of whom is in training, to help the community through its emergencies. The week of...
DNR officer report April 25
District 10 - Mille Lacs area - CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) monitored area trapping, ATVing, turkey hunting, and angling activities. Enforcement action was taken on bowfishing violations, angling without a license, and several ATV violations. Griffith spent time doing minnow retailer inspections and assisted with a local ATV safety class. Assistance was given to other local law enforcement agencies. - CO Dan Starr (Onamia) worked spring fish run activities and...
Sherburne County sheriff report April 25
The following individuals have been booked into the Sherburne County Jail for the alleged offense(s): - Michael John Taylor, 34 of Zimmerman, MN 55398 for MSD Domestic Assault. - Shane Dean Burgardt, 50 of Zimmerman, MN 55398 for MSD Harassment Restraining Order violation. - Darren Lee Misquadace, 33 of Onamia, MN 56359 for Mille Lacs County and Sherburne County warrants. - On April 12 th , Charles Crapser reported the theft of items from a storage unit on 320 th Ave NW in Baldwin Township. Items taken include: a Coleman minibike with camouflage fenders and a black luggage rack; a Campbell Huss field 4-gallon air compressor; a Rol air dual tank gas powered air compressor; a Fourney mini torch set; and three Milwaukee pack out boxes filled with miscellaneous tools. Value of items taken is estimated at $3,588.00.
County News Review Showcase previews
Looking to find out more about your favorite spring high school sports team from Chisago County or Isanti County? You've come to the right place! The County News Review has written previews on all of the teams in our coverage area. Click on the team's name to read more about these teams, and see team photos where they are available.And thanks to Trenton Reynolds and John Wagner for all of their work putting these Showcase stories together! ...
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