LOCAL
Charges filed in 2025 fentanyl overdose death
Two people alleged to have provided fentanyl that caused the death of Cole Letexier, 24, a little over a year ago were before Judge Jesse Seabrooks III online Monday this week, to hear about bail terms. Both continue to be held.
Carlson to be KO Days Grand Marshal
The Grand Marshal for this year’s Karl Oskar Days parade, Wade Carlson, has already been, by default, at the heart of the parade event for years. Floats, big rigs and marching units have long used the roads surrounding Carlson’s Amoco station for line-up. The parade was so close you could …
Sno Barons request expanded uses of rural event site; action tabled for detail
The Hay Days event, a motorsports extravaganza held in September every year, is run by the Sno Barons Snowmobile Club, and the club has applied for a permit from the county to expand allowed uses on the 100-acres plus just outside of Almelund. Sno Barons is asking for 15 events …
Local filings open next week
The application window to run for municipal level office or school board is opening Tuesday, next week. The filing to place your name on a ballot runs from July 14-28 and would-be candidates will file at the office of the governmental unit they wish to be elected to.
Community invited to Trinity Lutheran’s 125th anniversary celebration
It was Trinity Sunday, June 2, 1901, when 11 Lutheran families gathered at the Lindstrom Opera Hall (current site of the Chisago County Press) to hear the Rev. S.W. Kuhns of Duluth preach in English. Why was this unusual? Because, until that day, Lutherans living in the Chisago Lakes area …
Five generations strong, Brink's Market continues to grow
For more than five decades, the Brink family has been serving customers in the Lakes Area, and now Brink's Market is making one of its biggest investments yet in the future of Chisago City.
Karl Oskar Days are upon us
I cannot believe the summer celebrations are here. Yes it has been beyond uncomfortable with high temps and high humidity, but it seems like it was just freezing outside, and summer would never arrive.
Have some ‘Swede’ Treats for KO Days
After last week’s tough column that had me tearing up while writing, I’m glad to be back to sharing fun recipes and to make this a space for some positive and uplifting time in your day.
Ground broken on new St. Croix Health Medical Center
A large group of staff, patients, supporters and others excited to see the new St. Croix Medical Center break ground at its new location, were on hand June 23 for the ceremonial turning over of soil.
Chisago Council sets work session on LAPD building; hears from Birch Lake HOA on city sewer
The Chisago City opened its regular June 23 council meeting by setting yet another workshop session to discuss ongoing negotiations with the City of Lindstrom regarding headquarters for the Lakes Area Police Department (LAPD).
Goodbye my sweet Benjamin
I know it's the 4th of July weekend coming up, but we’ll be short on food this week and long on reflections, so bear with me.
Roasting or freezing - no between
A few years back our house had bad damage from a storm that ripped through Center City. If you remember it was the one that landed the giant wood adirondack chair in the middle of North Center Lake. We ended up getting new siding and a new roof after the …
DOWN GOES THE DINNERBEL
Razing the old Peninsula Hotel/Dinnerbel building and Meredee’s Restaurant in Lindstrom was handled last week and early this week by Gustafson Excavating; and through the eyes of the casual observer it appeared things went smoothly. After sitting empty for about eight years, subjected to smashed windows and trespassers that generated …
Workshop brings engineers, city to brainstorm together
Commuters heading to their weekend retreats in Wisconsin last Friday may have noticed a group of people in neon-yellow safety vests along the shoulder at the Taylors Falls-Highway and Highway 95 intersection. The group was meeting on-site, in person to share ideas and concerns on ways to address the myriad …
