LOCAL
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 …
If the soup mood hits you
I don’t have to tell you that hopefully, the cold and snow of winter is past. I saved calendars back to 2009 or older, as I like to look back and see what was going on at this time a few years ago, such as high and low temperatures, grandkids …
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 …
