LOCAL
Freeway fatality in Harris on August 16
The state patrol reports the lone subject involved in a rollover crash Saturday, August 16, at Harris in the the southbound lanes of I-35, was a 68-year-old male from St. Paul.
Former CL teacher honorary Relay Survivor of the Year
American Cancer Relay for Life 2025 Survivor of the Year, Bonnie Anderson, of Lindstrom, will be honored Friday, August 22, at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, 6pm in Center City. Come, welcome her and give her your support.
Center City: More ironworks complaints, ‘patience wears thin’
Center City Council met August 5 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Taylors Falls OKs borrowing $1.575 million
Taylors Falls city council members, minus Lee Samuelson who was absent this week, accepted terms for a 20 year loan to buy equipment/vehicle for the fire department and cover costs of maintenance and repairs/replacement of city hall structural issues.
Threshing Show features fun in Almelund
The Almelund Threshing Show includes all sorts of farm and implement fun at the Threshing Grounds.
Ki Chi Saga Days is upon us
Chisago City would love nothing more than to have you and your family come enjoy Ki Chi Saga Days. One of the biggest town celebrations in the county, Ki Chi Saga Days has something for everyone. The event begins today (Thursday) with city wide garage sales which you can find …
The biggest fruit we can find
I’m admittedly not a huge watermelon fan, but I do like artificial watermelon flavoring. But, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some really good recipes out there for watermelon, and I also understand I’m in the minority.
Rush City inmate incident under investigation
Corrections staff at Rush City Prison were doing routine cell searches Saturday, August 9, when at approximately 3:20 p.m. an inmate allegedly stabbed an officer using a handmade weapon. Three other officers subdued the inmate and sustained some injuries in the scuffle.
Wyoming city council has light meeting agenda
The city council for Wyoming met Wednesday instead of the usual Tuesday night due to a conflict with National Night Out. Minus member Dennis Schilling last week the session kicked off with the mayor administering an oath for newly-promoted Sergeant Jack Brietbach. He was to succeed Lance Beardsley as of …
Nessel Township fatal crash plea accepted, sentencing late October
A woman charged with two gross misdemeanor counts and four felonies in connection with a fatal Nessel Township crash that killed her four year old son has pled guilty to three of the charges avoiding a trial that was scheduled to start in two weeks. Ashlee Klapperick, 36, will be …
Shafer council hears citizen concerns
Shafer City Council met August 4 for a regular meeting. All members were present, 26 people were in the audience.
Festival Theatre’s Ordinary Days is anything but
A simple day trip to St. Croix Falls turned into an unforgettable night thanks to Festival Theatre’s enchanting production of Ordinary Days. Set in the heart of their newly renovated historic auditorium, a former vaudeville house that still pulses with life a century later, this show proves that even the …
Highway 8 study draws large crowd
Close to 100 people attended this week’s Monday night public information session about the Highway 8 study. The Chisago Lakes Area Library Community Room was standing room only as state Department of Transportation project managers updated the community. A second session was presented Wednesday this week in Taylors Falls.
Stacy Daze was a hoot for local residents
Stacy Daze brought together the community for talent shows, car shows, softball tournament, parades and a great sense of pride in the Stacy area.
