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Coloring kids win prizes
The Chisago County Press annual holiday coloring contest winners have collected their prizes and agreed to photos. Pictured: rt. Hailey Hansen, 5, and 6-year-old Kenrick Waldemar, and above, Madelyn Barton, 10. Way to go kids. Stay creative.
You can find only Chisago County Amazon locker inside of Brink's
The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office probably generates an initial complaint report almost every week on a report of a missing delivered item. Last week, a watch, ordered for Christmas that Amazon tracking systems showed was left at a Franconia Township residence December 23, still had not turned up by Dec …
Hultquist family reunions delve deep into heritage and are whole lot of fun
It’s the deeply-rooted families in this area that help to make for a unique communityl, and as we enter a new decade, we cleberate families like The Hultquists who have held family reunions in this area for 31 years...the most recent was December 29 at the beautiful, new Chisago Lake …
Why can't I trust the Vikings? You need to be in the home show
What a weekend that was with the Vikings pulling out a win in New Orleans. I would like to say I knew they had it in them, but that would be a big fat lie. I hate, hate, hate that I am ingrained to expect the worst with Minnesota teams such as …
Warm up with chili
How about making a crock-pot or large saucepan of chili tonight or tomorrow morning? Have family or friends over at the end of the day for a hot bowl of chili, with crackers, warm French bread and no dessert needed. You can serve toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped …
A look back on 2019
In 2019 a number of school district building projects approved by voters the year before, started opening up.
It takes a village of businesses, volunteers and spirit to put on Holiday meal
The 29th Chisago Lakes Area Christmas Day community meal is now complete. Thanks to the generosity of many, an estimated 165 people were served a full Christmas Day meal in the fellowship hall of the Lindstrom First United Methodist Church.
New Auditor-Treasurer in office
For the first time in decades, Chisago County has a new Auditor-Treasurer.
You need an address to mail a card?? Home show is growing
Last week I wrote about local icon Dorothy Berntson turning 105. I asked the public to please send her a birthday card which I provided her mailing address. One problem, I forgot to mention her street address. So forgive me but here is her address again - correctly. Dorothy Berntson, 2955 Lincoln Drive, …
Almonds most popular nut
Do you like nuts? As in almonds? Just a bit of info about this nut: The almond is the most widely known and eaten tree nut. It is not a true nut like the pecan and walnut. But rather a stone fruit like the peach or plum. Throughout history, man has used …
Christmas coloring contest winners!
The Chisago County Press had lots of entries submitted for the Holiday Coloring Contest, which closed Dec 18. The 2019 coloring contest winners are here on the front page: in the age group for ages 3 to 5 the entry we chose was by Hailey Hansen, 5 years old, who …
Lakeside School 1939 addition yields surprise
When the old Lakeside School structure came down in Chisago City this fall, demolition crews uncovered a time capsule in a corner of the 1939 addition. Last week, on the last day of school before the winter break, the items in the time capsule were freed from their copper box …
Appetizers to ring in the new year
I have quite a few recipes for appetizers and snacks. New Years Eve is coming soon and most of these recipes can be made in a short amount of time. Go for it!
Youth learn snowmobile safety, do performance test at county park
Ki-Chi-Saga Park, south of Lindstrom, was a hive of activity last weekend and the buzz of snowmobile engines hung in the frozen air, as snowmobile safety and operations training for area youth took place.
