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Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, stood proudly in front of their leaders and peers, April 12, during an awards ceremony, presenting a medal of valor. Staff Sgt. Andrew Brant of Stacy, received an Army Commendation Medal with Valor for …
Quick and easy gelatin desserts
Do you remember the jingle “J-E-L-L-O”? If you are in the later part of your life you will know what I mean. Gelatin is the proper name and the brand name is Jello. A little bit of gelatin information that you're probably thinking I could have skipped in this part …
Kids and parents enjoy Easter festivities in TF
The historic Taylors Falls Folsom House lawn and the landmark Angel Hill Methodist Church right next door-- combine for the perfect setting for an Easter special event. Lively over-sized handpuppets shared an Easter message in the church sanctuary, and then the children take a few steps outside the church and …
Lakes Area to use bodyworn cameras
Lakes Area Chief of Police Bill Schlumbohm attended a multi-day police chiefs’ conference in St. Cloud last week, and the timing couldn’t have aligned any better for the upcoming introduction of bodyworn cameras in the Lakes Area Police Department.
Sen. Koran uses holiday session break to meet with constituents
The community room at Wyoming Giese Memorial Library was standing-room- only with people who came to hear local State Senator Mark Koran last week. Lawmakers had some time away from the capitol, as the MN Legislature was on Easter-Passover break from Friday April 12 to April 23.
The Addams Family invades North Branch
North Branch Area High School is putting on the musical version of the kooky classic Addams Family. Shows are Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m. and May 4 also at 2 p.m. and a Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m. matinee. Tickets are $10. …
Get some sun and catch some sunnies, Lakeside memories....
There is still time for you, your family and friends to sign-up for the first annual crappie tournament on May 4. I have spoken to quite a few fishermen who have told me the fish are starting to come in from the long cold winter.
One pan-and-done dinner
The snow is gone, at least in our area. Here in the park (as I call it) we have been waiting to see when the ice “goes out.” We have a guessing game that goes like this: The “chief in charge” has a calendar where we can sign up for …
Local children celebrate Easter in Chisago City and Lent Township
Bella and Brynlee were very excited to meet the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 13 at the Lent Town Hall for the annual Stacy Lions Easter Festival. More Easter celebration photos from Chisago City on page 22.
Public Safety Telecommunications: critical part of providing public safety, helping those in distress
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week is April 14 – 20, 2019. The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office is honoring Public Safety Emergency dispatchers who serve as the lifeline between people in need and vital law enforcement, medical and fire services. These Public Safety Emergency dispatchers have dedicated their careers to providing …
More than just sandwiches for leftover ham
I'm assuming that many of you have already decided what you're serving for dinner or brunch if you are entertaining. After your Easter celebration, if there is leftover ham, there are several ways of using it besides making sandwiches. I'm not saying that sandwiches aren't a good way to use …
Ground breaking officially starts TF Elementary renovation
Chisago Lakes Superintendent Dean Jennissen, left, spoke during the groundbreaking for the Taylors Falls Elementary School projects. Standing alongside are (retired) former supt. Joe Thimm and Taylors Falls Principal Jason Riebe, right. The school projects, approved by voters in May 2017, include adding media center space, re-doing the main entry …
Mother-Son dance a blast for everyone!
Moms and young sons of the Chisago Lakes School District came out in force to take part in the April 5 “Friday Night Jammin’ Fun” event. This is more than a dance, there’s make your own sundaes, games, bingo, a yo-yo performer entertained, and much more...Community Education thanks all the …
Snow? I'm close to breaking point, lots to do despite weather
I cannot believe as I write this we are in a winter storm watch. They are predicting anywhere from 5 to 18 inches of snow. Not ready for this. I just spent the day on Sunday getting my boat ready for the fishing season. C'mon Mother Nature - give us …
