Highway 8 in Shafer Township to close for maintenance work Oct. 27-29
Motorists will encounter a full closure of Highway 8 in Shafer township Oct. 27-29 to allow maintenance crews to repair the road shoulder, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Rotary works on SIRT
A day of hard work for the community, and Chisago Lakes Rotary , to improve the Swedish Immigrant Regional Bike Trail.
Chisago City sends LAPD concept to Lindstrom
The Chisago City Council unanimously approved a proposal to construct an $8 million Lakes Area Police Department facility on land Chisago City currently owns near its fire department.
Stacy sets hearing date for streetwork
Stacy City Council met October 13 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Pre-balloting actions abound
The fact the Taylors Falls council will look very different in 2027 didn’t deter the group last week from forging ahead on some dynamic tasks. There is a comprehensive land use plan city staff is hoping to finalize by the end of December, a primitive trail project in early stages, …
Peony garden obtains national status, local giving support
The National Peony Society has agreed to add the Taylors Falls Cherry Hill Peony Gardens to its official list of “reference gardens.” There is only one other public space in Minnesota that has earned this distinction, and it’s in the southwest corner of the metro suburbs at the Landscape Arboretum.
Halloween dance, waffle breakfast
Thanks to the great ladies and gentlemen who worked so hard to make this year’s Kid’s Outerwear Fair again this year. These folks collect warm clothing all year long to be dispersed out to our friends and families here in Chisago Lakes at no cost. They really don’t know the …
Law Enforcement
The county attorney is reviewing a preliminary investigative file to consider charges in connection with an incident, where a youth was hit by a vehicle at (or near) the A-1 Tire Service and storage facility on the west side of the freeway, at Athens Trail, Stacy. Authorities were sent about …
Wyoming city fire rehab projects on track, council told on-schedule
The City of Wyoming is running its own “name the snowplow” contest again this season. The community is invited to see details on the city website and submit entries. Groups, organizations and school kids are welcome. Last year’s winner was Plow Bunyan.
Goodbye to a faithful and friendly reader
In our paper this week, you’ll see an obituary for Jerry Lunde, and I was so saddened to have that come across our desks here at the Press.
Chisago City approves right-of-way plats for next year’s Hwy. 8 project
The Chisago City Council gathered for a special meeting Oct.13 to meet deadlines to facilitate property acquisition for Highway 8 and consider some decisions that could have significant impact on the Chisago Lakes area.
Valerie Sutherland
Valerie “Val” C. Sutherland, age 75, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2026.
Darlene Nelson
Darlene Mae (Grothe) Nelson, 87, of Harris, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, October 15, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in Cambridge, Minnesota, and is now reunited with her beloved husband, Dalles J. Nelson.
Gerald Lunde
Gerald (Jerry) Arne Lunde passed away suddenly on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Vikings offense churns out points in thrashing of Denfeld
North Branch's offense was firing on all cylinders Wednesday, Oct. 14, as the Vikings piled up touchdowns in bunches and outlasted Duluth Denfeld 61-34 in a wild, high-scoring affair that was early in the week due to the MEA holiday this year.
