LOCAL
Goodbye to a couple of politicians, hello to new chamber director Katie
This week (and last) city councils and township boards welcomed new faces. As is with any election, you will see familiar faces stepping down. We have a couple of Mayors that need recognizing. Keith Carlson has served on the city council and as mayor of Lindstrom for nearly 60 years. …
Plan healthier meals with veggies
I am going to give you a variety of vegetable recipes today. With a wide variety of textures, colors and wonderful flavors, veggies are right at the top when you plan healthier meal lists for your family. Few veggies contain any fat; none contain cholesterol (unless you drench them with …
A look back on 2018
The Year 2018 was when many of the boxes on local community to-do lists got checked-off.
Making a difference
Lakes Region EMS trailer was bursting at the seams with holiday joy. All toys were delivered to the Anonymous Santa program, helping local families in need this holiday season.
Saying goodbye to a couple of staples in our local law enforcements
So this week we have a couple of community icons who have earned a well-deserved retirement. Its not often you have someone spend an entire career at one place but that makes it even more impressive.
Start the new year off healthy
Yes, January is here already. The hustle and bustle of the last two weeks has really slowed down, unless you have to return gifts for larger or smaller sizes or if you already have some item that needs to be returned. That’s where gift cards and money come in handy. …
4Hers lend shelter some cheer
4-H Ambassadors delivering supplies to “A Place for You” Erin Sabo and Joshua Goulet drop off the collected items needed for the shelter.
City Park tells its own story
Story panels that relate the history of the Anderson Peninsula at Allemansratt Park in Lindstrom, have been put in place. Luckily, there were just enough windows on the Peninsular Farm house to be able to share multiple points of historic interest.
Christmas meal shows how much this community cares about each other
Well I hope you had a great Christmas-- it’s certainly landed on an odd time of the week. It’s a little weird to go back to work the day after, but it was also nice to spend four days with friends and family. I hope you had a wonderful, magical …
After Christmas lighter side
I guess I won’t be writing this column until next year…that means I’m still hanging in there, so far! Todays recipes are those after your Christmas celebration and I hope it was all you hoped it would be. And so, in about a week, there will be much celebrating of …
Children get in the holiday spirit with coloring contest
Caden Erickson, 11, is a winner in the Press Holiday coloring contest. We liked that he drew illumination lines shooting out from the lightbulbs.
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! Don't spend it alone
I know this is a little early, but our next paper will come out after Christmas. So it is with the utmost sincerity that I would like to take this time to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Christmas is a magical time, where people can all somehow …
Santa continues to spread joy throughout the area
Jayda Farber and Sophia Anderson enjoyed breakfast with Santa Saturday. The event was held at the Chisago County Senior Center in North Branch.
Nothing like a live nativity to get you in Christmas spirit; we need your socks
This Saturday you, your family and your friends are invited to the live Nativity at First United Methodist Church, Lindstrom. The shows are 100 percent outdoors, so please dress accordingly. You will get to see the December 25 scene in Bethlehem that changed the world. I always have trouble describing …
