Chisago County
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Oct 9, 2026
Maria LisignoliHOST
After a recent evaluation, both Minnesota and Wisconsin's Departments of Transportation have decided not to repair the bridge, but replace it entirely.
Maria LisignoliHOST
Now, many are facing lengthy detours in and out of town, but still, drivers like Jim Lammers out of Chisago County understand why the project is happening.
Jim LammersSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
I don't like it, but I also don't like the bridge collapsing and me falling into the water in my car.
Maria LisignoliHOST
Business owners are hoping their communities will pull through during this difficult stretch.
Joe SoucherayHOST
Well, on this day, in 1858, we had achieved statehood.
Joe SoucherayHOST
Center City, the county seat of Chisago County, was established, and a number of Swedes immigrated to the area.
Joe SoucherayHOST
To reflect the ethnic makeup of the county, residents later attempted to change the name of Chisago Lake to Swede Lake.
Chris ReuversHOST
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Paul K.D.GUEST
Yeah, I think there's, there's, uh, one really big strike that's important to talk about, and, um, there's a couple of other funding fights that I'm gonna talk about as well.
Paul K.D.GUEST
So I think f- first, uh, we have, I have to give huge congratulations to the, uh, Chisago County, uh, social workers and clerical workers in, uh, Teamsters Local 320 that, uh, were on strike for, I think over 100 days.
Paul K.D.GUEST
Like, the, it was the longest strike by county workers in Minnesota state history.
Paul K.D.GUEST
There's, um, a municipal strike that went on- for six months back in, like, the '70s or something.
Ethan Gameday-GilmanHOST
It's time for your local news minute for Monday, September 28th.
Ethan Gameday-GilmanHOST
Chisago County Health and Human Services is collecting coats for all seasons in all sizes to support local families and Chisago County residents in need as part of their Community Connect Coat Drive.
Ethan Gameday-GilmanHOST
They are collecting new and gently used coats with drop-off locations at the Chisago County Sheriff's Office, Chisago County Government Center, Chisago County Health and Human Services Building, North Branch Area Library, Rush City Public Library, Wyoming Library, and the Chisago Lakes Area Library.
Ethan Gameday-GilmanHOST
Donations will be available for families in need at Operation Community Connect, which is a free annual event on October 15th.
Ethan Gameday-GilmanHOST
And finally, the City of Hinkley is hiring a part-time custodian for up to 10 hours per week.
John HeidtCORRESPONDENT
update to a story we've talked about before.
John HeidtCORRESPONDENT
A 73-year-old Chisago County man has now been sentenced to about 13 years in prison.
John HeidtCORRESPONDENT
After an Amazon driver stopped him from killing his wife with a hammer, James Allen Johnson was taken into custody May 11th after the incident, which police say was fueled by looming financial ruin.
John HeidtCORRESPONDENT
According to the original criminal complaint, an Amazon delivery driver was dropping a package off at the couple's home when he heard frantic screaming.