LOCAL
The Uncommon Loon is calling from Chisago City
Since a week before Christmas, that sound you can hear off of Highway 8 in Chisago City isn’t that of Minnesota’s official bird, but that of a excited buzz surrounding The Uncommon Loon Brewery.
No surprises at LID annual meeting
The annual meeting for the Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District basically featured updates on activities that the LID is involved in which are on-going, with nothing drastically new on this week’s yearly meeting agenda.
Winter Fest in North Branch, lots to do out on the ice soon
While Mother Nature was not in a giving mood during the Chisago Lakes Winter Blast, it looks like she may finally be cooperative for North Branch’s annual Winter Fest.
For the love of hamburger hotdishes
It’s about ground beef today, or hamburger, as most people call it. Many recipes tell us to drain off the fat after browning hamburger, but a lot of fat often stays behind. It’s an unwanted contributor to cholesterol in the bloodstream, it’s not good for us. Some five years ago, …
Kids brave Winter Blast freeze for the CCFD 5K Fun Run
These brave girls ignored the frigid temps Saturday and took part in the Center City Fire Department’s 5K run/walk. Temps were below zero during the race. Good thing there was plenty of hot chocolate afterwards. See Winter Blast page 11.
Permit valuations get boost with big ticket projects
Permit and land use application revenue for 2018 topped what the county projected it would be by 32 percent. Leading the pack as a grouping were 11 county-issued solar array permits.
Public hearing for wastewater facilities plan Feb. 19
The nine-member Chisago Lakes Joint Sewage Treatment Commission has for many months now, worked on prioritizing capital needs, repairs and upgrades for the regional sewer system, and is ready to present the plan to the public. It has also chosen a financing option for an expected set of projects costing …
Winter Blast sputtered but still had some fun times, tips for cold
Well our annual Winter Blast was a bit of a downer. Mother Nature decided to not cooperate and the cold temps in turn cancelled many of the outdoor events. A lot of the kids events were also cancelled, but on a bright note, there were a few events that did …
Warm up with comfort food
I’m glad that January has come to an end! That means there are only about three months until the calendar says it’s spring. I won’t talk about how cold it has been as you already know that. All I know is it’s time for making casseroles, soup, cookies, bars, cake, …
Local law enforcement welcomes 'Donut Boy'
Tyler Carach has delivered 75,000 donuts to law enforcement and first responders, in 41 states, and after this week he can count the Chisago County public safety community amongst the personnel he has thanked.
Lawmakers introduce distracted driving laws
Two different approaches towards reducing distracted driving behavior are making their way through the Minnesota Legislature.
'Toys of Yesteryear' now on display at Chisago County History Center
Whether you’re age eight, 80, or somewhere in between, you’ll find the newest exhibit at the Chisago County History Center, 12795 Lake Blvd., Lindstrom, filled with amazing memories and childhood delights.
A little blast of winter is perfect for this year's Winter Blast
Ok, here we go. Mother Nature has tried her hardest to make sure the annual Winter Blast is a flop, but I am happy to say she has failed. While we sadly did lose two events of the celebration (the ice fishing contest and the ice carousel), others have remained …
Healthy meals in minutes
It has been one of those days when some things just don’t go the way you want them to go. You have them also? I was getting ready to write this column when it dawned on me that I didn’t know what recipes I would share with you this week. …
