LOCAL
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 …
Lighting Festival Royal Lady has fond memories of Taylors Falls
“MEMORIES AWAIT IN TAYLORS FALLS” is the theme for the annual Lighting Festival next weekend. This theme is perfectly fitting for the 2025 Royal Lady; Cindy McLane. Cindy was chosen as this year’s Royal Lady because of all she does for the community, and she was happy to share her …
County Board discusses shipping container issues during 2026 fee reviews
The popularity of metal shipping containers for personal storage needs, has become yet another item on the list of stuff that people in the countryside complain about. As the unattractive, intrusive, but useful, hulking steel boxes proliferate- the Chisago County Board is attempting to draft fees and a fair process …
Stacy Council looking at Flock license plate readers
Stacy City Council met November 12 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Chisago City adopts Emerald Ash Borer management plan
On November 10, the Chisago City Council approved an Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan. The plan will guide identification and removal of diseased trees on public and private lands in the city as the result of “the inevitable infestation of Emerald Ash Borer.” City Administrator John Pechman explained that before …
Turkey bingos and Gift Guide
We are now into full Thanksgiving mode. That means turkey bingos and community meals. I have said it a bunch of times, if you don’t have plans this Thanksgiving, please consider coming to Chisago Lake Lutheran Church to enjoy a free (good will) community Thanksgiving. The meal is prepared by …
Oh, deer! It’s venison season in our house
I had a request this week for some venison recipes, and it reminded me that my brother took down a large buck this hunting season and I have a bunch of venison coming my way since he doesn’t really like it.
Local Girl Scouts becoming the change in the world
Girl Scouts from Chisago Lakes participated in the “Change the World” event and performed local projects that support the community. The group made 25 military bags, 72 applesauce snowmen and 72 oatmeal pie turkeys for Meals on Wheels, bagged 400 pounds of cat and dog food for the food shelf, …
