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North Branch roundabout construction begins
Forest Lake Contracting got going on the Hwy. 95 roundabout just east of downtown North Branch. Sitework started Monday this week.
Area high schools graduation decisions pending
With a little over a couple of weeks left in the 2019-2020 school year; the North Branch and Chisago Lakes schools have tackled the final iteration of their mandatory “distance learning plans” and are anticipating the last day of the strangest school year ever.
Fairview reduces use of valuable PPE with new booth seclusion unit
An M Health Fairview innovation is cutting down on use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and is poised to drive increases in COVID-19 testing capacity.
Essential Crawl brings semblance of normalcy
Saturday, May 9, a bunch of friends got together and orgnized an ‘essential crawl’ in which local shops get a visit by patrons riding haywagons hitched to tractors... this trip there were 39 people signed up, a smaller group also did one a couple weeks before, according to one of …
Can we all just get along? Sadly it seems we can't, get out and take a walk
Well it’s official - I am utterly and completely sick of the pandemic. Tired of the negative news. So unbelievably tired of the partisan bickering from every side. Sick of people demanding you to declare what side you are on in regards to the stay-at-home orders. Just tired. Beaten down …
Rhubarb on my mind
It’s about a veggie with the red stalk and green hat that is growing in many gardens. Rhubarb. And yes, rhubarb is a veggie, but many of us call it a fruit, and so do I. Do you know how much rhubarb to pick, or buy, when you’re making a …
'Fill the Pantry' makes huge donation
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church hosted a "Fill the Pantry" fundraiser for Family Pathways. The goal was to raise $5,000 as a congregation. All monies raised (including anything over $5,000) were matched by the 3M Committee (Mission, Ministry, Memorials). In addition to this, Family Pathways matched all monies if donated by …
Potters donate to CL Schools to produce some amazing creations
Art instructor for Lakeside and Chisago Lakes Primary Schools, Amy Luger would like to thank the Minnesota Potters of the Upper St. Croix River for the generous donation this past year to the Art Department at both Primary and Lakeside Elementary Schools.
The virus doesn't stop these prom-goers
Sadly the COVID-19 took away prom from all Minnesota high school students. These students enjoyed a version of prom while practicing safe social distancing. This group took advantage of some beautiful weather at Ojiketa Regional Park.
TF teachers thanked via parade
Taylors Falls student Paris Baker was one of many in the thank you parade held in the elementary school neighborhood. Parents and kids and anybody else who wanted to got together and rode in vehicles with signs and balloons and expressed their thanks for the staff and instruction through distance …
Taken back to childhood memories
There’s something about baking that seems especially suited for this time of the year or anytime for that matter. Even people who don’t bake very often can be found in the kitchen trying out new food ideas or going with traditional and treasured family recipes.
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, fishing Saturday? Take a deep breath
As we try to navigate this incredibly awful pandemic and our never-ending stay-at-home order(s), I urge you to get out. Our friends and neighbors who run the majority of our local businesses are really struggling right now. At least with the latest change in the Governor's order we can get …
Fire Department spreads cheer to local residents
Firefighters and Lakes Area Police Officers from in and around Lindstrom, (front of the Lindstrom aerial truck shown) helped an 8-year-old celebrate his birthday April 24. The drive-by birthday along Morningside Court was enjoyed by guest of honor Kristian Osmundson with his neighbors, family and friends-- a few came on …
Lindstrom's Fairview Cemetery has new feature
Lindstrom Fairview Cemetery now holds a columbarium; a place for cremated remains, with secure niches in a dignified structure that generations can return to. Well over half the burials in Minnesota now involve cremation, according to the Natl. Funeral Directors’ Association, and standard burial plots are over-sized for the urns …
