LOCAL
Chisago County Board holds special meeting staying on top of virus situation
Chisago County Emergency Operations Manager Scott Sellman gave the Chisago County Board an update Wednesday on the county response and operations efforts connected to the covid-19 virus situation.
Second case of COVID-19 confirmed in Chisago County
As of Thursday night, March 19, local authorities confirmed there has been a COVID-19 diagnosis of a Chisago County resident.
Impact of COVID-19 containment effort being felt throughout Chisago County
The reality of school being closed for the whole state of Minnesota-- has brought home the seriousness of all things related to coronavirus. In the wake of the no school order, basically a host of other sites closed-off in Chisago County; where numbers of people might congregate or be grouped …
Vitamin rich broccoli recipes
When I was at the grocery store last week standing in the produce department, I was looking at my list of foods I was going to buy. Looking through my list I remembered I’d forgotten to write down something that I wanted to get for part of our supper meal. So …
Chisago County buildings closed to non-essential services
The COVID-19 virus is a health pandemic according to the World Health Organization. It is becoming increasingly concerning for the United States and Minnesota. Chisago County continues to prepare and implement the best practices to limit the spread of the virus to you, your family, and your community.
Longtime town volunteer gets deserved 2020 recognition
The Taylors Falls city council celebrated the years of public spirit provided by Lynn Longnecker, by presenting him with the riverway steward honor, and adding his name to a city hall plaque that carries the winners’ names.
Community Meals bringing people together
Community Meals bring people together, like these volunteers from area churches: Dave Johnson, Terry Hogenson and Irv Lecy. The free meal is served at Zion Church on Old Towne Road, Chisago City, every Monday starting at 4 p.m.
Lent Township dedicates new wing of town hall
Before their annual township meeting Tuesday, March 10, Lent Township held a dedication for the new Birdie Woods Room of their town hall. The project, spearheaded by township supervisor Carolyn Cagle, sought to enclose and update an area of the town hall to be used for wedding showers, baby showers, birthday …
Home Show winners chosen, you can help the marching band
So once the dust settled after the home show I opened up the free subscription entry box. Whoa I wasn't ready for the volume of entries. We had to have well over 500 entries! We hired (okay we just asked our next door neighbor) an outside party to draw the …
A little of this and a little of that
When it was so warm a couple of weeks ago, I thought about the fact that it won’t be long before the ground is soft enough to watch for perennial flowers popping through the cold soil. I guess I’m hoping for warm spring days to help out the little green plants …
Chisago Lakes Home & Business Expo
The Chisago Lakes Home & Business Expo had a new home this year. The show was held in the new Chisago Lakes Wildcat Center which allowed all vendors to be in the same location. Over 2,200 people attended the show which featured 117 booths. That’s 39 more booths than last year.
Home show was great, a shiny new building helped with crowds
What a great weekend for the home show! We had well over 2,000 people attend the show which was bigger and better than ever. There were 39 more booths and about 500 more visitors than last year. I attribute it to the awesome Wildcat Community Center that allowed all of …
Lindstrom Council sees 32-townhome plan
The Lindstrom City Council gave a “concept review” last week, to a proposed housing plat near the high school. The 32 detached townhomes would go on nine acres of golf course property, alongside 292nd Street, and be held to codes under a Planned Unit Development or PUD.
Saying goodbye is not easy; the brand new home show is upon us
I am sure you have heard by now, long-time resident and long-time Lindstrom Firefighter Mike Gaustad has passed away. Mike had a double lung transplant a few months back and never could heal. He gave it his best, even made it so far as to be concious and communicating, but …
