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Lindstrom Council supports bringing trail up Olinda Tr.
Lindstrom City Council, (with Mayor Keith Carlson absent last week) lent official support to the City of Scandia, sending along Lindstrom’s official blessing for MN House File 3127. The measure, authored by Rep. Bob Dettmer, R-Forest Lake, addresses land tax classifications that could impact extending Gateway Trail from Pine Point …
Easter is close, this weekend has plenty of events for your children
This Saturday, Chisago City would like to invite you and your family to their annual Easter Egg Hunt and Food Drive. The hunt features three age groups each with one golden egg and the lucky finder will receive a basket filled with Easter goodies. Prizes will be awarded for best …
Easter dishes you might like
The celebration of Easter is approaching soon. If you are hosting a dinner and are thinking ahead to what your menu will consist of, I have recipes for a vegetable and a dessert you might consider serving.
Officers recognized for life-saving efforts
Lakes Area Police recognized the Lifesaving efforts of three department officers. Their speedy and skilled response to a January 13 report that Aaron Milles, center, was having a heart attack, proved to be truly lifesaving. Those receiving their lifesaving pins at last week’s Police Commission meeting were Officers Barwin, left, …
Don't miss your chance to advertise in our Community and Visitor Guide
Well it finally looks like we have turned the corner and are heading towards seeing grass again. What a long cold winter we have endured this season. I love the snow but the 40 below temperatures is what seems to get me and everyone down. It will be just a …
Taking you to the tropics
It’s about pineapples today. We all know what pineapples are and when this fruit catches your eye in the produce department which one would you buy? Look for the ones that are plump; the larger the fruit the greater amount of edible meat. Gently squeeze the fruit; it should be …
MnDOT announces 35 freeway projects
There is going to be lots of roadwork happening in the Lino Lakes, Forest Lake area this summer and next, and many attended an open house in Forest Lake at the senior center Monday this week to get informed about what to expect.
Home Show was well attended, many thanks aren't enough for Richard
I hope you had a chance to come to the Chisago Lakes Home and Business Expo over the weekend. I was a bit nervous because our booth numbers were down a bit from last year, but the numbers that showed up to visit the show eased my fears. We had …
Look on the back recipes
Today my recipes come from the back of the box, a soup can, etc. I don’t know about you but when I’m cooking and some ingredient comes from a box or a container, I always check to see if there is a recipe I might like to try. You would …
Local writer finds Chisago Lakes FFA eager to carry the message of Barnyard Buddies and their wise advice to STOP for Peace
Second and third graders at Primary School in Chisago City were learning about conflict resolution last week with a story read aloud by Chisago Lakes high school FFA students. This had all the hallmarks of being just a fun storytime, but the message in the lesson was so very important …
County Board: school funding affects economy
School district superintendents were thrilled to find the Chisago County Board is in their corner when it comes to finding equity in state funding streams for schools. Superintendents for Forest Lake, North Branch, Chisago Lakes districts and the Rush City High School Principal, and St Croix River Education District Director …
Food shelf re-stocking with a little help from its friends
Picture above: Laurel Charter of Hazelden Betty Ford presents $850 to food shelf coordinator, right, Mandy Clybor.If you would like to donate to the 2 for 1 Food Shelf Fund through Masonic Lodge #287-- checks can be made out to the Lodge, P.O. Box 681, Lindstrom,MN 55045. Shown rt; Larry …
Home Show weekend Saturday & Sunday; let's go skiing on the golf course?
This weekend is Home Show weekend. The weather is supposed to be wonderful, so you can’t use that as an excuse. This year’s show is packed with some great businesses who want nothing more than to say hi to you and explain what their businesses excel in.
Fish are excellent source of nutrition
We are in the Lenten season of the Christian church, and I know that many of you refrain from eating meat on Fridays at this time. All fish are excellent sources of protein, vitamins and minerals and are relatively low in calories and fat. All fish, fatty ones included, have …
