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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.
Lions recognize poster talent
Chisago Lakes Lions Club is happy to announce the top choices of this year's Drug Awareness Poster Contest: "Say No, Say Yes to your Dreams."
Level III offender moves back to rural North Branch
A registered sex offender has returned to live in Chisago County and local authorities are updating the community on the situation.
Andersen Windows to expand
North Branch officials marked the industrial park land sale to Andersen Windows in a photo this week on-site at the Golden Avenue end of the parcel. Pictured: City Administrator Renae Fry, left with Mayor Jim Swenson, Loraine Moeller, HRA/EDA, Andersen supply chain supervisor Bryce Buckles, City Economic Development Director Carla …
Christmas is close, but there is still time to take in some festivities
As we near Christmas (I can’t belive it is so close, where did the time go?), there are still public events that are taking place to get us in the holiday spirit. This Saturday there are a couple of events that are awesome and I hope your family can take them …
Never too late for baking
Is it not too late for making cookies, bars, breads or candy for the holidays? I have cookie bakers in our family that come with fancy varieties, giving me just the spritz cookies to make and that was done last week. Mark comes over with his 13 and 15 year …
Santa visits Moberg Park!
Santa spent some time in Moberg Park, Chisago City, Sunday Dec 6....the drive-through line went through the park past the shelter.
CL student gets cheer to local seniors
Karley Aki was selling poinsettias for her Chisago Lakes senior class party when she had an idea. After a bit of thought, Karley came up with idea that she could give one to each resident in the assisted living facility where she works, but she needed 22 of them. These …
Thanks to cities for making us feel normal, reserve your spot today
I hope you had a chance to actually get out and take in one of the two modified tree lighting ceremonies last weekend. Both Chisago City and Lindstrom made their festivals quite special despite the pandemic circumstances. It looked like the crowds were enjoying the events and the kids relly …
Bars and cookies.... ohhh so sweet!
Is it too late for making cookies, bars, breads or candy for the holidays? Today, it’s about cookies that perhaps you’ve not made before, baked and unbaked.
The Ho-Ho-Holidays are here!
Santa made one of his first appearances of the season Friday in Taylors Falls. The annual Tree Lighting Festival parade was changed to a drive-thru parade with stationary floats.
TF Lighting Festival kicks off the holiday season in area
Taylors Falls held their annual Lighting Festival Friday. Instead of the parade moving, it was stationary and parade goers drove past participants. Royal Lady of the Village Eleanore Collins, Taylors Falls Mayor Mike Buchite, Chisago County Sheriff Brandon Thyen and Deputy Jessica Gage pose for a photo.
Volunteers come out in droves for Community Thanksgiving meal
Volunteers came out in droves to make this year’s Community Thanksgiving Meal a success. The meal served will over 300 residents. Thanks to all who participated.
