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Fire Prevention Week is our time to thank those among us; fair time
This week is a big week locally. This is Fire Prevention week. This is normally a week where al the local fire departments go and visit the schools and show the kids all of the bells and whistles on a fire truck It is also a week that usually has …
More about apples plus salads
Apples, apples, apples and more apples! Are you tired of apple recipes? This might be the last column using apples, but one never knows!
NBAPS sees COVID-19 numbers grow at Area Education Center, moves Pre-K to first graders to remote learning
The North Branch Area Education Center has reported six new cases of COVID-19 since Wednesday, September 30, and by October 8 the decision was made to shift Pre-Kindergarten through first grade students to remote learning.
Chisago Lakes High School moving to all distance learning model starting Monday, October 12
The Chisago Lakes High School will be implementing a distance learning reset period for grades nine through 12 starting on Friday, October 9 after multiple students have tested positive for COVID-19.
FSP shows off new facility
Scenes show the new education, creation, retail and gallery spaces in the Franconia Sculpture Park Commons facility. The supporters’ attribution wall greets visitors. The outdoor deck allows visitors to enjoy the vista and fresh air. Franconia Sculpture Park is open for October Fest with special food and entertainment Oct. 17 …
CLJSTC under new leadership
There was a peaceful transition allowing for the newly-contracted Veolia Water North America to takeover operations for the Chisago Lakes Joint Sewage Treatment Commission. The first week of corporate operations was Sept. 21 to 25, but the elected officials who oversee the system remain in place. Pictured are CLJSTC members …
A trip back in time - a short trip, Outerwear Fair is here to help all
Monday night as I was driving home at about 6:30 or so, the radio blurted that awful emergency alert tone. Not even thinking I assumed it was the first Wednesday of the month or maybe even an Amber Alert. I have only heard one Amber Alert ever, so my ears perked up a …
Recipes that celebrate fall
I hope you have had a chance to get a good look at the rust, red, yellow and gold colored leaves hanging onto the branches tightly before they give up and fall to the ground.
Narcan costs to be covered in honor of LAPD response
Narcan can be akin to a miracle when it reverses symptoms of an opioid overdose. Law enforcement uses Narcan more and more frequently in Chisago County and some victims require two or three doses to clear their stupor, if they are gotten to quickly. Lakes Area Chief of Police Bill …
1W1P in home stretch of going live
One Watershed One Plan is an emerging public group looking for a couple citizens to help see the existing local water plan transition into this new regional group oversight. Forward movement on a different way of doing environmental preservation and regulation is on the horizon, after years of behind-the-scenes organizing.
Fun activities this weekend, fall football and volleyball? For real?
This weekend there are a couple of fun events locally for you to take in if you choose.
Remembering 19 years later....
The 9-11 tribute, or Patriots’ Day as it has come to be known, has been a Chisago City downtown event every Sept. 11. and last week a good-sized audience came together to honor the officers, first responders and military servicepeople who answered when the country needed them. Dozens of local …
Introducing budding rock star Kiernan Tollefson
Kiernan Tollefson is a 21 year-old Franconia Township college student. Just your average good-kid with a great attitude. Kiernan is a budding rock star and he just recently released the first of what is hopefully, many albums. We had a chance to catch up with him for a little Q …
Car show in Shafer; cleaning day; could he possibly go any faster?
Last weekend we had a great car show hosted by Ole’s Crossroads in Shafer. Believe it or not, Shafer will host another car show this weekend. Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., classic car will litter the streets of Shafer. The show will benefit car enthusiast Jack Bestul who …
