Back to school for Chisago Lakes
Schools in this area re-started Tuesday this week, and the scenes were a lot like this photo from Taylors Falls Elementary, where this student was thrilled to see Principal Jason Riebe. The Labor Day holiday this coming Monday is a day off and then the year begins in earnest.
Chisago County strikers return to work after agreement
With nearly everybody back on the job in Chisago County offices— there’s some wiggle room being allowed for basic re-familiarization.
Attendance protocols reinforced at training
About three dozen area school officials, law enforcement agency reps and professionals who work to promote and keep track of public school attendance, gathered at the Chisago County Public Safety Center meeting room over the summer to coordinate anti-truancy efforts.
North Branch City Council delays leaf pickup program action, wants more use data
In a meeting last week that ran about three hours, the North Branch City Council heard from a number of citizens in the public comment period who opposed eliminating the leaf pickup service. Council also heard from automated license plate reader opponents — but first things first.
Chisago City Council laying plans to extend infrastructure
The Chisago City Council is prepping for major sewer and road improvements on the west side of Chisago City. The council approved two engineering projects with two different engineering firms impacting that area.
St. Bridget’s block party is Saturday
Last week I told you the entire Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail was closed for resurfacing. Apparently I was wrong, because we recently walked the portion that spans from Tern Avenue to Taylors Falls City Hall. The remaining sections are closed for construction. Sorry for the misinformation.
Law Enforcement
Lakes Area Police got reports of houses being egged over the past week.
Let’s put those sheet pans to use
Aly and I have really been into sheet pan recipes lately, as they are easy to make, easy to clean up, and generally pretty dang good! Here’s some good ones for you to try!
Relay for Life always brings hope and rememberance
Scenes from last week's Relay for Life event, held at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City.
Thomas Sausen
Thomas “Tom” Gary Sausen, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Morton Ford
Morton “Morty” Ford, died Monday, August 10 at Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota Born on November 21,1939, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Raymond O. Ford and Grace Swing Ford. His early years were a mix of happiness and sadness; losing his father Ray at the age of 5.
