Outdoor county cannabis-grow permit conditions being revised
Saturation of cannabis plantings in rural areas is a concern that will continue to be on the county’s plate for a while yet. Last week the county commissioners adopted an incomplete version of a recommended zoning ordinance that addresses some of the complaints associated with cannabis cultivation. But, the county’s …
Liberty Ponds communal wastewater issues continue to vex policymakers
It’s not very often that simply adding an issue to a meeting agenda, at the start of the session, is controversial. But at last week’s County Board meeting a couple commissioners opposed Commissioner Ben Montzka in his effort to add an agenda item. The agenda was eventually amended on a …
Age Well Expo, Outerwear Fair
Tomorrow the good folks at Chisago Age Well Coalition will be holding another Expo at the Chisago Lakes High School. This year’s theme is “it’s never too late to learn something new” and will feature a ton of vendors with helpful information on health services, social activities, volunteer opportunities and …
Shafer City Council briefs...
Shafer City council met October 6 for a regular meeting. Mayor Paula Hanson was absent.
Center City renews county sheriff patrol for 2027
Center City Council met October 6 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Let’s take a different look at pumpkin
I’ve been sharing all my sweet pumpkin recipes this year so far, but there is so much more to the versatile fall food. It makes some fantastic savory dishes as well, so here’s some of my favorites that utilize pumpkins as the main dish instead of just a sweet treat.
Erika Lindner
Erika Lindner passed away October 5, 2026 at Welia Hospital in Mora at age 88.
Wildcat swimmers continue to shine on the season
The Chisago Lakes girls swimming and diving team put together one of its most complete performances of the season on Saturday, Oct. 3, running away with the team championship at the Simley Invitational behind a strong combination of individual victories, relay dominance and impressive depth throughout the lineup.
Vikings run deep in sections
The North Branch girls tennis team is back in familiar territory as the Vikings continue their march through the Section 7AA tournament.
‘Cats team season over in semis
Chisago Lakes opened its Section 4AA girls tennis tournament run in dominating fashion, but the Wildcats couldn't carry that momentum into the next round as their season came to an end against Totino-Grace.
Wildcats lose momentum in 21-14 loss to winless Princeton
Trailing 21-14 with just under three-minutes remaining in last Friday’s game at Princeton, the Wildcat football team had the ball third and goal on the Tigers’ six-yard line, appearing poised to tie the game. Quarterback Kaiden Melquist took a shotgun snap and headed to the right. As he started to …
Charles Jonason
Charles Jonason, age 88, of Brooklyn Park, MN passed away peacefully on October 4.
Highway 8 study complete and online
The Minnesota Department of Transportation and its consultants have completed a study for the segment of Highway 8 from Chisago City to Taylors Falls. The study began in August 2024 and will be useful as a reference for future projects until, and including, resurfacing the entire route in 2033. In …
District holds 2026 get-together
The annual Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District public information meeting and dinner always promises to be a learning opportunity as the district staff and appointed board managers interact with the public —and last week was no exception. Event-goers who filled the Forest Lake American Legion Post banquet room, seemed to …
