St. Croix Health unveils visuals of future facility
St. Croix Health continues its commitment to serving communities with guiding principles that will serve as the foundation for the organization’s new healthcare, pictured to left. The facility is to be built east of St Croix Falls and south of Highway 8. It is on track for a summer groundbreaking. …
Pastor at Trinity marks first anniversary as congregation preps for next 125 years
One year ago this month, Rev. Eric Nelson joined Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lindstrom as its senior pastor. For Pastor Nelson and the congregation, it has been a year both of looking back and forging ahead.
North Branch gets go-ahead on ALPR
The North Branch Police hope to subscribe to the automated license plate reader service that the other law enforcement agencies in Chisago County currently utilize. The devices are installed by and linked to the “Flock” data system. They communicate with a database of license plate numbers identified for various reasons. …
Amador Twsp. budget to increase
Amador Township held its annual meeting March 10. Twenty six attended the meeting. Bob Linder was made the moderator. Linder told the audience the township has a proposed budget for 2027 of $525,000 which is up from $485,000 in 2026. Amador’s road and bridge fund increased by $30,000 as well …
Franconia Township citizens OK new town hall phases to proceed
The Franconia Township annual meeting, held Tuesday, March 10 at the Franconia Town Hall on Highway 95, was once again lightly attended. The most popular topic on the agenda was the future town hall. After discussion, the town residents voted to move forward with all three phases of the town …
Chisago Lake Township meeting lightly attended; Moody Barn repairs approved, new plow due in May
With 14 people in attendance at the March 10 annual town meeting, Chisago Lakes Township approved a General Fund Levy of $90,000 for 2027, and approved an increased levy for fire contracts with four neighboring fire departments from $205,000 to $225,000 next year.
Taylors Falls council tackles full agenda
The luck of the Irish was with Taylors Falls City Council at their meeting on the day before St. Patrick’s Day. Council learned the insurance premium is below-budget and the city got a grant from the National Association of Realtors that will save expenditures for finalization of an on-going city …
Lions Club helping food shelf
Chisago Lakes Lions Club held another successful food drive at Brinks Market March 14. The group collected 1,791 pounds of food for Family Pathways in Chisago City. Thank you to our community!
Warren Glenna
Warren A. Glenna, 80, of Shafer, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 5th, 2026 after his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his beloved family.
Let’s get mad for all day hoops
I’ve had some people ask this week why I didn’t share St. Patrick’s Day recipes last week, and I think it’s just that as much as I love Ireland and love Irish traditions and the fun that goes along with it, and I’ve shared about enough of my Americanized St. …
Former offender wants prior firearms prohibitions erased
The state’s Clemency Review Commission is going to consider a request to clear the record of a local man who was convicted for assault in 2013. Allan Holm seeks clemency, he says, so he can be allowed to have firearms for hunting and shooting sports.
Law Enforcement
A garage fire reported at an address on Olinda Trail, Lindstrom about 6:40 p.m. Wood pile in garage appeared to have caught fire.
County HHS employees do not accept latest contract
Workers in the Teamsters union group with Health and Human Services for Chisago County informed the County Board of a strike vote. Numerous union supporters with signs, (see photo) attended the Board meeting March 18. Local 320 Union Business Agent Amy Perusse spoke during an open microphone at the end …
MaryAnn Lehman
MaryAnn Lehman, age 81, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her son, Allen Strand and daughter in law, Heather on Friday February 20, 2026 after battling with severe health issues for many years.
CCS students love to read!
Top readers at Chisago Christian School celebrate “I Love to Read” month.
County Board will record meetings, minus open mic
The meetings of the Chisago County Board will be recorded and likely available on the county website in archive materials. The county commissioners have treaded very deliberately on recording meetings in numerous discussions over the last few years, and as about 50 percent of Minnesota counties moved ahead creating recorded …
