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Decades in design; but year at helm of professional association one to remember
EDITOR’S NOTE: If the year we just completed could be described in one sentence, it might be that it was all about change. Those of us who went outside of our comfort zone with open minds, just may have discovered in 2020 that change can be a great teacher.
Looking back on 2020 local highlights
The Year 2020 is unforgettable for more than a few reasons, but in looking back in the year’s newspapers there were a number of positive news items that helped to bump the covid-19 virus off the front page once in a while....
Chisago City DMV reopens after design changes and expansion
The Chisago City motor vehicle services and registration station at 10625 Railroad Avenue, has re-opened after some changes to the interior and its space being enlarged. Design elements are updated and work stations have been separated better, and the former big round table where the public filled out forms is …
County Board adopts new policy to award recent state relief monies
Chisago County is dispensing another round of covid-19 business relief in the form of $5,000 grants. This funding comes through the state and is being made available to applicants until February 8. Statewide grants will be $114.8 million and funds are divided out to business forced to close and then …
Thanks Jerry, please help our local restaurants; want a new snowmobile?
We still haven't heard back from our coloring contest winners. Hopefully the kids that won it were not from out of town visiting relatives. Again, Autumn, Wyatt and Avalynn, please contact us here at the Press at 651-257-5115 or stop in to claim your fabulous prizes. We want to take …
Add lemon juice for odor
It’s about a green veggie that we can eat 365 days a year, unless there is a health issue that says you can only eat broccoli once or twice a week. Some of our medications don’t mix well with certain foods, so be sure to check with your doctor regarding …
Christmas meal serves food to those in need
The annual Christmas meal volunteers were doing their best to get the food out to those who needed it this season, and even though there was no personal fellowship possible minus the ability to be seated around a community table, connections were made and hearts were touched. The United Methodist …
Hiland charged with first degree assault in stabbing of parents
The Chisago County Attorney has formally charged a 26-year-old man with two felony counts of assault in connection with the stabbing of the man’s parents December 21. Tyler Hiland is scheduled for his next court appearance January 4.
Goodbye to some catch phrases forever hopefully, Happy New Year
As we approach the new year, we say goodbye. Goodbye to one of the crappiest years I can ever remember. Goodbye to staying locked inside and not visiting with friends and family. Goodbye to people hating, yes hating, other people because of their political beliefs. Goodbye (hopefully) to those annoying words …
Oven meals to grace your table
Have you put up or taken out your 2021 calendars yet? I always put the “new” calendar under last year’s so I’m good to go when the next year comes around. Now, if I remember to put the right date in my checkbook, I’ll be doing good!
Local servers work together for a greater good at Christmas time
Christmas is the season for giving and generosity.
Thank you George for everything, Merry Christmas to your family!
The new year marks the end of an era. George McMahon is stepping away from the Chisago County Board, after 12 faithful years as our Lindstrom’s commissioner. I need to be careful here not to turn this into a eulogy because George is doing well, he just decided to experience other things …
Candy for Christmas gifting
It’s about another gift you might like to share with family, friends, neighbors, fellow workers, home bound people or those in nursing homes. It’s not too late for giving to people who really appreciate little gifts.
Vaccine distribution on the horizon
These past several weeks and into the future, Chisago County Public Health is planning for distribution of the vaccine related to COVID-19. The vaccine is anticipated in this area as soon as the end of December.
