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First permit issued for 'major' home-based business
The county’s new category of “major” home occupation, saw its first ever permit approved recently by the County Board 3-2.
Family honors late father, husband as a fighter who was full of faith and lived for family
Scott Melter was the life of the party. The dad you looked up to. The boss you wanted to work for.
This Easter will be like no other - ever, looking for local heroes
Well we are coming close to finishing our first two weeks of Stay-At-Home ordered by the state. I would love to say it’s gone smoothly but that would be a lie.
First death from COVID-19 reported in Chisago County
The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed on Friday, April 3, 2020, that a Chisago County resident has died from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). While the County expresses its sympathy to the family and friends for their deeply personal loss, this further reinforces the need to work harder to slow the …
Giving is contagious!
Taylors Falls, Chisago Lakes High School, Primary and Lakeside opened their entryways for food donations the past week and pictured are staff overseeing drop offs in the Taylors Falls Elementary School lobby.
Arts Coordinator puts her sewing talent to work for fellow employees
Around the world right now, there is a scramble for safety masks for anyone on the front lines of the battle against COVD-19.
Education in the time of coronavirus
As of Monday this week and lasting at least until April 30, Minnesota school districts have moved forward on “distance learning.”
Who is the fat guy over there? Lots of ways to help right now
Now that the official order has come down from our Governor, we are all in the same boat. How do we stay busy? We, like many of you have been doing puzzles and watching Netflix.
What's better than cake?
I have cake recipes for you, and the recipes come from a Bible cookbook. It is very interesting. In the Old Testament, cake was made different than breads. When Abraham told Sarah to make cakes upon the hearth (Genesis 18:6), he stipulated, “Make ready three measures of fine meal.”
Two more COVID-19 cases emerge in Chisago County
As of Monday this week Chisago County Public Health officials were reporting three confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Community pitching in help and hope
North Branch bus drivers (4.0 Student Services) are pitching- in and bringing bagged meals to a number of disbursement sites in the North Branch District. Bus distribution is from 3 to 4 p.m. daily.
Local street has impromptu 'social distancing' parade with spare time
Many folks found themselves with all sorts of spare time with the state-wide shutdown of non-essential businesses and limited gatherings, so one neighborhood in Chisago City got creative.
All County Veterans' Memorial pavers still available as year 15 celebrated
The year 2020 marks 15 years since a group of local veterans had the foresight to envision a lasting tribute to those who serve--the All County Veterans Memorial in Lindstrom.
Click bait? Not here, you can help make masks for SCRMC
What a week.... not going to delve into the negatives of the national problem - there is enough of that everywhere you turn. I like to focus on the good. Tell me my head is in the sand and I'm oblivious, I don't care. For days I followed each and …
