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What's better than Easter snow? Donate your masks to the Chamber
I hope everyone had a nice Easter. The snow made it a bit odd but in a way I think it made the day better. It made me not feel so badly about just laying around the house. Not going to church was definitely weird but luckily our church had their service …
Back of the package recipes
It’s back of the box, bag or wrapped can container recipes today. When the ad papers come out on the weekend, I always look through them to see if there’s something in the ads that I need, besides some things that I already have on my list for other foods. …
Industrial Arts instructor putting CLHS 3-D printers to work making PPE
An area high school instructor is learning some lessons of his own in this upside down world overcome by the COVID-19 coronavirus. Industrial Arts Instructor Mike Sandell looked around his Chisago Lakes High School technology lab, minus dozens of students who normally would be scattered at work stations-- and thought …
Spreading HOPe
The Olson's who live along Glader Boulevard just south of the High School are spreading good vibes. Their yard is decorated with Peeps cut outs and a great message to the public.
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.
