Louisiana Pacific project clears TIF hurdle
The to-do list to bring a massive Louisiana Pacific manufacturing facility into the North Branch Interstate Business Park is growing shorter with last week’s council action unanimously establishing a Tax Increment Financing District modification and Plan.
Lakes Area drone fleet gets boost
The Lakes Area Police Commission last week gratefully accepted a donation of several thousand dollars from the Maranatha Church congregation in Chisago City, to be used for the new drone program. Lakes Area Chief Schlumbohm said the funds are sufficient to get four drone units and cover the related costs …
Chisago City supportive of Kendall Howard expansion calling for tax abatement
The Chisago City Council devoted much of its March 24 meeting to approvals related to Kendall Howard, LLC’s proposed new manufacturing, office and warehouse facility at Liberty Lane and Karmel Avenue.
Fentanyl —spreading awareness, solutions
The public restroom building at Moberg Park on Highway 8 in Chisago City is where this fentanyl response kit has been installed on the west side of the structure.
Two homers catapult NB over Red Knights in opener
The North Branch softball team opened its 2026 season in impressive fashion Monday, March 30, rallying past Class 3A sixth-ranked Benilde-St. Margaret’s for an 8-2 victory in a game that showcased early-season power from the young Vikes.
Barry Shoop
Barry Wayne Shoop, age 77, of Chisago City, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and friends on Friday, March 27, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Easter is here, hunt next week
Thanks so much to the folks at Chisago City for hosting the very popular Easter Egg hunt last Saturday. Hundreds showed up for all of the fun and games.
Easter time is near!
It’s Easter weekend, and it’s time to rejoice and celebrate everything that is great about this world!
Lindstrom Council briefs...
Lindstrom City Council met March 18 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Wyoming opts for fire truck rehab, OKs cannabis business
The ladder truck used by the Wyoming Fire Department will be in the shop for an extended stay, come a few months from now. Council approved spending over a quarter of a million on refurbishment. Member Schilling was absent, as council voted 4-0 last week to spend $296,882 on an …
Emergency radios early contract talks on-deck
The county commissioners have asked staff to write a leasing plan to go out for review by local emergency response departments and government entities on the ARMER network.
The Carl-Werner Pettersson story, program featured at Friends of Karl Oskar House April 11 annual meeting
April 11, in the Wildcat Center at Chisago Lakes High School, 29400 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom. A recently discovered 30-minute video interview, with a Swedish pilot who came to Chisago Lakes in search of a cousin and found much more, will be featured.
Egg hunt, waffles, and bingo
Remember if you have yet to take in a local fish fry at one of the churches in our area, many of them will be hosting their final fish fry of the season tomorrow (Friday). This is your chance to enjoy some terrific fish with friends and neighbors.
Wildcat Academy expansion going well, and district settles with teachers
The Chisago Lakes School Board held their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 19 and although the agenda was light on time, there were a few important topics discussed at the meeting.
Giese named North Branch’s Athena Award winner
Brooke Giese has built an outstanding high school career marked by excellence in athletics, academics, and community involvement.
Easter time is near!
Easter is nearly upon us with just a week and a half to go until the glorious holiday. I’ll begin sharing some of my favorite recipes for the holiday this week!
