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 …

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!

Law Enforcement

There was a call March 16 reporting a fight at Chisago Lakes Middle School. Lakes Area Police and the county are looking into the incident.

Jerome Henton

Jerome "Jerry" C. Henton, a loving husband, dad, papa, brother, and uncle passed away on March 18, 2026.

Stephan Peterson

Stephan K. “Pete” Peterson, age 83, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away at home on March 18 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Gerald Brown

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.