LOCAL
Thanksgiving art is bountiful
The youngsters at Primary School in Chisago City always post delightful art as part of their turkeys in disguise lesson. This child obviously was inspired by the movie Wicked. More photos on page 2.
County animal control goes to Oakdale provider
County commissioners voted 5-0 last week to contract with animal control professionals to ensure reliable services for Chisago County’s various domestic pet problems. The sheriff and his chief deputy presented and recommended a contract with Companion Animal Care & Control in Oakdale. The details were looked at in a budget …
Veterans Service Officer changeover brings military community together
The retirement reception for the outgoing Veterans Services Officer Bryan Brown was taking place the day before his final ever “Coffee Talk” session, and even though most of the veterans enjoying sheet cake and coffee at the North Branch Legion would be seeing Brown at coffee talk the very next …
County board sets 2026 wages, gives permit to Sno Barons
Based a review of other county wages and the general market for management salaries the wages for the top four Chisago County elected and contracted employees were increased unanimously by county board action.
Unexpected Company Chorale 40th anniversary, How it all began - Twice!
On the 40th anniversary of its founding, now is a good time to look back at how this group of performers started their musical journey—- twice.
Tree lighting festival already?
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. We are having a condensed Thanksgiving this year and I for one am looking forward to it. I enjoy spending one on one time with our family and when there are 30 people at the meal it gets …
One of my favorite columns of the year
Of course we all love Thanksgiving, and I’ve given a few of my good recipes for it over the last few weeks, but one of the best columns and best eating days of the year are related to Thanksgiving leftovers! Some things just feel better “left over” and that’s kind …
Lindstrom City Council OK’s projects, variances, retreat
Lindstrom City Council met November 19 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Council advances new spaces plan; former officer returns to be sergeant
The process of designing space, and bids for improving an existing private building that the City of Wyoming wants to use for city hall and law enforcement; while also expanding the fire department into the former city hall square footage, took a step forward last week.
Highway 8 open house Dec. 2
The lengthy process of designing the reconstruction projects along Highway 8, from Forest Lake to Chisago City, is in the public comment final phase. Chisago County Engineer Joe Triplett announced a public meeting for information about the environmental assessment documents will be held December 2, at Lakeside School Media Center, …
Quilting for a great cause!
These amazing quilters have been at it again. They meet Mondays at Chisago Lake Lutheran to make beautiful quilts. These quilts go to many great organizations including the Baby Blanket and the Sheriff’s Office. The pile of quilts seen in this photo will be delivered to an inner-city Native American …
Levy renewal OK’d for #138 voting
The North Branch School Board gave final approval in regular session November 13 to go for a vote February 10, 2026 asking for permission to continue a levy that is due to expire in 2027 after being in place for 10 years. The renewal is for capital technology related needs …
