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Rising water levels on Goose Lake in Scandia have left residents worried about property damage, unwanted standing water and potential flooding.
During the new normal of the Coronavirus, life looks a little different for everyone. For some, it means being stuck in a house with family for weeks on end; for others, it means endless Zoom conferences replacing in-person hangouts. For couples who are dating, the new “normal” looks even mo…
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In Wisconsin, dairy’s kind of a big deal. Whether it’s the creamer for your morning coffee or the shredded parmesan on a spaghetti dinner, dairy seems to work itself into every part of the day. That’s why we celebrate June Dairy Month every year to show our local farmers some love.
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The Founders Day Soirée will still take place this year on August 20 in Marine On St. Croix. But, like everything else these days, it will bend its knee to COVID-19 regulations.
Permits for two businesses granted
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There’s nothing like running along picturesque Minnesota trails, speeding through the twists and turns of dirt pathways beneath leaf-dappled canopies. But running is always better when you have a group of friends to cheer you on.
Gerry Mrosla, chair of the Marine on St. Croix planning commission, presented information on terms of the short-term rental ordinance that the commission expected to present at a public hearing to be held sometime in July.
Scandia Farmers Market opens Wednesday, June 10 - Sept. 16. The market runs every Wednesday, 3:30-6:30pm at the Scandia Community Center (note change of location this year). We've moved from Gammelgarden Museum's beautiful grounds to the parking lot across the street in order to allow for sa…
More outdoor business sales allowed
I hope you are enjoying summer and some respite from the cares of coronavirus and the national uproar for social justice after the death of George Floyd last month in Minneapolis.
The question of how to fund the township’s portion of the $360,000 Panorama stormwater project continues to stymie board supervisors as an August deadline looms for watershed district to apply for grant funding.
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Four local businesses are doing their best to open up in a world where safety is a high priority. The difference is, two of them are in Minnesota, and two are in Wisconsin.
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Julie Hull is a very busy woman. Between accepting the role as Scandia Elementary School Principal, moving to a new house, and caring for two kids and a husband, she was generous to take some time and tell me a little bit of her story.
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Owner remembers history of General Store, beginnings of Country Messenger
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Marine resident offers grants to help rebuild aging outbuildings
At its May Council meeting, city council members of Marine on St. Croix voted to disallow registered sex offenders from moving into the community pending the development of a sex offender residency ordinance.
The taverns of Scandia are getting some local relief.
The local library in Marine on St Croix, Minn., is an exemplary model for creating community. Despite it’s small size, the volunteer-run library sponsors numerous events throughout the year for all ages. It’s not just a place to read books — it’s a place to share stories.
Marine on St. Croix hosted a parade on Memorial day to honor American veterans that began at Oakland cemetery and ended downtown in front of the Marine General Store. Leading the parade are (L to R) Andy Creager, Charles Anderson and Scott Kromer.
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The Scandia farmers market will take place this summer beginning June 10, with a few COVID-19 era changes.
Adaptability was on display at the May 14 City Council meeting in Marine on St. Croix as council members, committees and the community shifted timelines, delivered services in a new way, and brainstormed ways to celebrate safely.
Council discusses concerns about 911 calls
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The Osceola Sun and Country Messenger has hired Dan Johnson of New Richmond, Wisc. as a summer intern.
The Board of Supervisors meeting for May Township, held on Thursday, May 7, was an exercise in uncertainty. With thousands of Minnesotans out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are concerns that the township will not receive its full portion of county property taxes. First quarte…
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The Gammelgarden museum in Scandia, Minn. has adjusted their summer event schedule to suit the COVID-19 era.
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Groton, Conn. – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783), homeported at Naval Submarine Base New London, was announced as the winner of the 2019 Battenberg Cup Award, April 23.
There have been two confirmed cases of the coronavirus among the same family in Marine on St. Croix. The husband and wife developed symptoms sometime around April 23.
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Forest Lake Sophomore Taylen Peterson recently helped out in an emergency situation at Northstar Stables in Stacy, Minn.
More than a year after finding out key city staffers were being underpaid, the Scandia City Council has taken action to rectify that situation—but that action won’t take full effect until late this year.
During this coronavirus pandemic, access to accurate and trustworthy information in your community is as critical to life under quarantine and as sought after as hand sanitizer and face masks.
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The Marine Film Society in Marine on St. Croix, Minn. has received a grant from the Metro Regional Arts Council for the upcoming 2020-21 season.
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Gas prices across the nation have plummeted in the last month due to a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia, as well as the lack of demand resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic that has left residents stuck at home and unable to travel.
The City Council of Marine on St. Croix held its first online public meeting on April 8. Despite minor sound difficulties, the meeting was a model of efficiency, taking only 45 minutes. Part of its brevity may be due to the large number of cancelled or postponed events as a result of the ong…
Editors note: Marissa Chamberlin is a photography and journalism student at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh who is submitting articles while home from school due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May township resident William Emison and two other area residents who wish to remain anonymous are offering to match donations to area hospitals for the purchase of new ventilator machines.
COVID emergency declared; Appeals hearings cancelled
The coronavirus and its potential impacts overshadowed much of the April 2 meeting of the May Township Board, which was held online for the first time.
Departments continue day-to-day operations, with added safety precautions
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Local retailers struggle with shortage of toilet paper and other essentials
As warmer and drier weather continues to spread throughout the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added the following counties to the burn restriction list:
The extensive social distancing policies put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 mean most people will have to spend much, if not all, their time at home. Self-isolation means far fewer opportunities to be physically active if you are used to walking or cycling for transportation and d…
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