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Historical Society Spring Tea - the place to be
The Chisago County Historical Society’s second annual Spring Tea held at the Lindstrom Community Center May 2 was a great success! A “sold-out” crowd of 92 people enjoyed tasty food and tea while seated at 13 individually designed tables in a wonderfully transformed space. After dessert, a “Wedding Fashions: Old …
Two tragic deaths: two defendants await day in court
Two local cases are making their way through the courts, both involving loss of life and alleged perpetrators who are in various states of mental disorder. The criminal proceedings are set aside while the civil system clarifies the best way to proceed.
New saloon owner gets Shafer OK on charitable gaming
Shafer City council met May 5 for a regular meeting all members were present.
County board welcomes new HHS Director; accepts water patrol grant for PWC
The newly-hired Health and Human Services Director for Chisago County attended the May 6 Board meeting after just a few days on the job. Vickie Goulette succeeds Robert Benson, who retired at the end of January. She introduced herself and her mission was to observe the HHS portion of the …
Wildcats excel at conference art show
Schools of the Mississippi 8 Conference, including Chisago Lakes, are invited to submit up to 18 of the best works of art created this school year. Students have to write an essay, and be in good standings with the MSHSL to participate.
Wyoming resolves state flag controversy, will facilitate Liberty Ponds septics loan
The gathering storm over whether to accept or reject Minnesota’s new state flag has been calmed in Wyoming. The city council voted 5-0 last week simply to not fly any state symbols. City owned parcels and flagpoles will display only an American stars-and-stripes flag and a city flag.
Old jail site sold
With Commissioner Jim Swenson participating online to avoid conflict with picketing union employees — the full Chisago County Board agreed last week to terms for the sale of the old jail site. All along the street leading to the Government Center union members involved in the Teamsters strike had launched …
For those allergic to gluten!
When you have a food allergy or struggle to eat certain things, it can be a nightmare. I was asked ot potentially share some gluten free recipes recently, and I thought that’d be a great way to reach those who may have to avoid those groups of protein.
County strike in work-stop phase
Monday, May 4 was the first full workday impacted by the effects of a county employee strike. Teamsters Local 320 has previously entered mediation, issued intent to strike press releases and union representatives have spoken during public forum at County Board meetings, but the actual work stoppage started Friday, May …
Access granted
You can find grocery stores and gas stations providing their goods all hours of the day and night, ATM locations can put cash in your hand 24/7 So, why not libraries? The notion of extended access to the atmosphere and inventory of public libraries actually got its start overseas in …
The sky’s the limit for high school elective
Not only does North Branch High School offer one of only three Junior ROTC Air Force programs in the state; this year the district is wrapping up its first full slate of aviation curriculum, which none of the JRROTC groups offer.
Chisago City delays engineering decision; schedules workshop meeting for May 11
Chisago City delays engineering decision; schedules workshop meeting for May 11.
