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Monday, September 24 the state patrol released preliminary information about a multi-vehicle crash involving two area women, reported about 6:45 p.m. that day. The crash happened on I-35 northbound in Anoka County, as traffic came to a stop in the left lane.
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September 10 deputies made an arrest following up on a call that came in about 5 a.m. reporting a suspicious person at an address on 438th St. There were signs the garage had been entered and a K9 unit took up a track, locating a 32 year old male, from …
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September 3, Labor Day--a female had an asthma attack while hiking in Interstate Park in Taylors Falls and required emergency care by Lakes Region EMS. Taylors Falls firefighters assisted her in getting back to the parking lot. She refused transport. Incident was called in about 4:30 p.m.
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Power outagesThe west and south parts of Chisago County were hit with scattered power losses attributed to the weather Monday night this week. As of Tuesday morning there were over 18,000 customers without power, according to Xcel. In Chisago County power was still being restored to about 91 customers-- mainly …
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Old jail equipment being auctionedSome of the old county jail kitchen equipment, sets of gently-used vehicle tires and miscellaneous items are being auctioned on-line now until the auction closes August 28. The inspection is today (August 23) from 2 to 5 p.m.
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Lakes Area Police noticed a yard firepit August 8 on Railroad Avenue in Chisago City, about 5:30 p.m. Prohibited materials were being burned and there was nobody watching the fire, which was very close to trees. Ticket issued.
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The Lakes Area Police dispatched a couple of sick raccoons last week, within Lindstrom.
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July 28 a multi-car crash at Rush City Holiday station reported about 3 p.m. No injuries. One citation written for use of a wireless communication device in vehicle.
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July 22 a man reportedly showing his body parts to children-- faces possible charges after sheriff’s deputies were advised that he was exposing himself about 2 p.m. at the Kost Dam County Park, north of Lindstrom. People at the park summoned authorities and when deputies arrived they had “pinned” the …
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July 4 multiple fireworks complaints recorded by sheriff and police departments on July 4 and several days surrounding the holiday. Readers are reminded that basically all fireworks that leave the ground are illegal. You can check with the county auditor for details on how to go about getting a local …
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July 1 Complaint of a shotgun stolen from a pickup parked at Carlos Avery-Sunrise Pool dam. Sheriff’s department reports loss is a Browning 725 Citori.
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The local Dairy Queen restaurants, along with AAA and Chisago County sheriff’s department, are coordinating efforts providing treats to children who are nabbed in the “I Got Caught” positive behavior rewards program.
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Early morning fire callThe Chisago County Sheriff’s Department reports a single family house fire on Reflection Avenue, in the Shafer Buffalo Ridge neighborhood, was contained through the speedy response of local firefighters. The house is cordoned-off with crime scene tape, but looks intact from the street. Firefighters were dispatched shortly …
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I-35 incident hurts twoState Patrol reports two young North Branch men were hurt May 26, when they were struck by a vehicle as they stood on the side of I-35 surveying deer damage to their Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep had been pulled to the side of the freeway and …
