Highway 8 open house Dec. 2
The lengthy process of designing the reconstruction projects along Highway 8, from Forest Lake to Chisago City, is in the public comment final phase. Chisago County Engineer Joe Triplett announced a public meeting for information about the environmental assessment documents will be held December 2, at Lakeside School Media Center, …
Levy renewal OK’d for #138 voting
The North Branch School Board gave final approval in regular session November 13 to go for a vote February 10, 2026 asking for permission to continue a levy that is due to expire in 2027 after being in place for 10 years. The renewal is for capital technology related needs …
Quilting for a great cause!
These amazing quilters have been at it again. They meet Mondays at Chisago Lake Lutheran to make beautiful quilts. These quilts go to many great organizations including the Baby Blanket and the Sheriff’s Office. The pile of quilts seen in this photo will be delivered to an inner-city Native American …
Lighting Festival Royal Lady has fond memories of Taylors Falls
“MEMORIES AWAIT IN TAYLORS FALLS” is the theme for the annual Lighting Festival next weekend. This theme is perfectly fitting for the 2025 Royal Lady; Cindy McLane. Cindy was chosen as this year’s Royal Lady because of all she does for the community, and she was happy to share her …
County Board discusses shipping container issues during 2026 fee reviews
The popularity of metal shipping containers for personal storage needs, has become yet another item on the list of stuff that people in the countryside complain about. As the unattractive, intrusive, but useful, hulking steel boxes proliferate- the Chisago County Board is attempting to draft fees and a fair process …
Stacy Council looking at Flock license plate readers
Stacy City Council met November 12 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Chisago City adopts Emerald Ash Borer management plan
On November 10, the Chisago City Council approved an Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan. The plan will guide identification and removal of diseased trees on public and private lands in the city as the result of “the inevitable infestation of Emerald Ash Borer.” City Administrator John Pechman explained that before …
Arntson medals at state
Chisago Lakes sophomore Eloise Arntson made the most of her first trip to the Minnesota state swim meet on Saturday, November 15, turning in two steady races that showed she belongs in the thick of the Class A distance field.
Wildcats get off to blistering hot start
The Wildcat girls’ hockey team has kicked off the 2025-2026 season with four straight wins, the first time they have had four or more straight wins to start off a season since the 2019-2020 campaign.
Dale Williams
Dale L. Williams, age 81 of Lindstrom, Minnesota, passed away on November 10, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1944 in Vancouver, Washington to parents Lester and Margaret Williams.
Turkey bingos and Gift Guide
We are now into full Thanksgiving mode. That means turkey bingos and community meals. I have said it a bunch of times, if you don’t have plans this Thanksgiving, please consider coming to Chisago Lake Lutheran Church to enjoy a free (good will) community Thanksgiving. The meal is prepared by …
Oh, deer! It’s venison season in our house
I had a request this week for some venison recipes, and it reminded me that my brother took down a large buck this hunting season and I have a bunch of venison coming my way since he doesn’t really like it.
Law Enforcement
The authorities have not released names of persons involved in a semi truck-SUV crash on Highway 95, near the intersection with Hornsby Road Nov 18. The early details are that a 2016 Jeep Patriot crossed the centerline while westbound on Highway 95 and hit a 2026 Mack truck nearly head …
Veterans appreciated for their service
Taylors Falls Elementary School students genuinely enjoy spending time in the school media center, with the visiting veterans. Late last week many veterans shared photos they brought and had snacks with the kids, and answered a thousand questions.
Local Girl Scouts becoming the change in the world
Girl Scouts from Chisago Lakes participated in the “Change the World” event and performed local projects that support the community. The group made 25 military bags, 72 applesauce snowmen and 72 oatmeal pie turkeys for Meals on Wheels, bagged 400 pounds of cat and dog food for the food shelf, …
Channel study up next
The goal to improve the navigability throughout the Chisago Chain of Lakes could see some progress over this upcoming winter. The engineering firm expected to draft project scenarios and estimate costs is slated for the Lake Improvement District agenda in December.
North Branch schools hoping to renew 2017 10 year levy
Taxpayers in the North Branch Area Public Schools District will be seeing a ballot question come February 2026 to renew an existing technology levy. The voters approved a dedicated tax collection in 2017 for a 10 year term. North Branch School Board supports continuing this same rate of collection with …
