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More than just a delicious fruit
It’s about the wonderful fruit... pineapple. I have a tried and true tip for you about how to tell if a pine-apple is ripe. If a pineapple hasn’t ripened on the tree, it never will. It may get softer but it won’t get sweeter. Test for ripeness by pulling out …
Easter Bunny...to-go?
On sunny Saturday last weekend you may have noticed the Easter Bunny out and about...Chisago Lakes Community Foundation member Monica Tosteson dressed in the bunny suit to raise money for the local non-profit Family Pathways. The “Bunny Project” donated $1,000. Ms. Easter Bunny was welcomed at neighborhoods all over. Tosteson …
Sharing messages of hope and love in town
Brian Shoop created these BIG HEARTS to give neighbors some LOVE and HOPE during these tough times. The Shoops were supposed to be going to Jamaica to renew wedding vows April 17. So the Love side is Jamaican inspired. He wanted wife Kim to feel a part of the island …
Creative visits during a time of isolation
Like many in the community, tenants at Ecumen Point Pleasant Heights are following the Stay Home MN orders, and spending a lot more time alone at home. Tenants have received encouraging cards from the community, emailed messages from local pastors, and drawings from children to post for the tenants. Staff …
County elections officials can only wait and see
When you look on a map depicting activity in counties with mail-in balloting in the State of Minnesota, there is a big fat zero over the outline of Chisago County. Many other counties’ mail-in balloting statistics range up to 70 percent; but even though Chisago had healthy absentee ballot activity …
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.
