LOCAL
Chisago County man hurt in Highway 65 crash April 9
State Patrol reported a man from Rush City, driving a Toyota Corolla southbound on Highway 65, April 9, was hit by a northbound Ford pickup truck that crossed over the center. The crash was reported about 3:50 p.m.
Center City council accepts Rotary kiosk, and bike trail donations
Center City Council held a regular meeting April 1. All members were present. The meeting began with Chris DuBose addressing the council as a Rotary representative. DuBose told the council Rotary has designated the future Swedish Immigrant Trailhead in Center City as a beneficiary of funds. DuBose suggested the Rotary …
Shafer City Council briefs....
Shafer City Council held a regular meeting April 1. Council member Nick Brehm and attorney James Monge were absent.
If it’s April, it’s time to set your valuation right
This may seem like any other normal springtime in Minnesota, but there are certain people for whom 2025 will stand out, as the year Chisago County reached a market valuation of $10 billion. Staff from the county assessor’s office recently shared their enthusiasm about this major milestone. For those keeping …
Baby Kits ready to go
Theses amazing volunteers spent Monday packing kits for Global Health Ministries, which specializes in capacity-building for Lutheran health systems in under-resourced countries, serving some of the most vulnerable people in the world. The group collects receiving blankets, onesies, hats, wash cloths, and soap (new), all year for their annual packing …
Chisago Lakes Schools referendum information
Only about 12 people took the Chisago Lakes School District up on its offer to tour one of the project sites slated for some of the $64 million in districtwide referendum capital projects being proposed. The Chisago Lakes School District seeks voter approval May 13 to borrow $63.7 million for …
For the love of conservation and farming
Jim Birkholz says he never intended to become a farmer. “I was working for the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources and traveling all around the state meeting farmers and staff from Soil and Water Conservation Districts,” he explains. “Their stories appealed to me, but how do you get …
Egg hunt and Bingo on Saturday
This weekend is Chisago City’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Paradise Park. The hunt is Saturday at 2pm. If you have never brought your youngsters to the hunt, I highly encourage it.
Goodbye Alice, I’m sure going to miss you
Last week, the longtime author of this column Alice Nelson passed away, and although I didn’t see her as much as I used to, I am going to miss her beaming smile, friendly personality and her witty wisecracks.
Couple booked, released on tax fraud allegations
A self-employed Chisago City couple have been charged after an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Revenue authorities alleged wrongdoing.
Inmate who fled county jail early April 10 back in custody
An internal review has been initiated by the sheriff’s office and county jail staff to determine what may have contributed to the escape of a jail inmate very early Thursday morning April 10. The Chief Deputy said preventive measures will be implemented to avoid future incidents.
Man killed in single car crash in Nessel Township
A male driver appears to have been killed in a single car crash in Nessel Township on Rush Point Drive. Sheriff’s investigators report the man is identified as 27 year old Ethan Dawson of Rosemount. He was alone in his car.
Study on reuse of Lindstrom City Hall shifts to subcommittee review
The four Lakes Area Police Commissioners met last week and set a new start time for their every-other-month meetings of 5:30 p.m. (They have met at 6:30 p.m.) The meetings rotate between Chisago City Hall on even-numbered years and Lindstrom City Hall on odd-numbered years. Because their meeting schedule is …
