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Lindstrom has EAW for Dinnerbel-Meredee's
The second of two developments in Lindstrom involving an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was presented at last week’s city council session. In January, the Lindstrom Council reviewed the Rose Hill property EAW for an assisted living-senior housing building, and that EAW is out for public review now.
Your kids are going to love the Home Show; more kids to state!
This weekend, you will find an insert in the Search Shopper for the Home and Business Expo. The tab will feature some great ideas for sprucing up your home this spring and summer. In the tab you will also find a list of the great vendors who will be showcasing …
One skillet meals mean less cleanup
I have recipes today using a skillet to prepare a meal. One of the best things about this kind of cooking is there is usually only one pan to clean after the food is prepared. Dishes, serving bowls, utensils, etc. don’t count. Skillet meals most always have a blend of …
Family of boy killed on Chisago Lake feels support of hundreds who attend fundraiser
A special fishing party gathered on Chisago Lake last weekend. Hundreds of people took the opportunity to show their solidarity and empathy for the family of an 8 year-old-boy, killed when a snowmobile collided with him at night on the lake. Authorities apprehended the driver of the snowmobile at the …
Moving day for CL School District Office
The administrative offices for Chisago Lakes School District are moving this week, to mall space in Lindstrom, near Broadway and Hwy. 8. Pictured are Superintendent Dean Jennissen in red-- and Technology Specialist Mike Klun and retired Supt. Joe Thimm who volunteered to help move office equipment and furnishings last weekend. …
This community is so supportive, sign your student up for fishing
If you were one of the hundreds of people that came out to support the Geisenkoetter family after the loss of their son Alan Jr., thank you.
Comfort food at its best!
It is National Pasta Month so you know what it’s about today. What should I do after draining cooked pasta? The only time you should rinse pasta after draining is when you are going to use it in a cold dish, or when you are not going to serve it …
Hwy. 8 in spotlight, state bond funding sought
The MN Senate Capital Investment Committee, charg-ed with putting together a legislative bonding package, sent some of its members on a Highway 8 bus tour last week, ending up at Frankie’s Bait & Marine in Chisago City, where local officials awaited.
Prayers for the innocent boy killed on the lake, get in the Home Show tab
So as you saw last week, when the paper went to print, we were all still praying and hoping for the best for little Alan Jr., the boy who was struck by a snowmobiler. As most of you know it is with a heavy heart that I must tell you …
B-r-r-r it's cold outside
B-r-r-r, and that word means something hot for a meal, as in stew, casseroles, soup, a warm bread, such as cornbread, toasted French bread or muffins.
Chisago Lakes Winter Blast bring some fun to the chill of winter!
Area residents got out for the winter at the annual Celebrate Chisago Lakes Winter Blast event, that had activites for adults and kids alike!
Paying it forward, area outdoor enthusiast inspires next generation in softcover book
Rollie Westman’s enthusiasm is still missed in certain circles around here -- be it helping to build support for bike trails, volunteering promoting outdoor activities, or even his constant presence working the ski hill at Trollhaugen. And, now some of his spirit has been uniquely captured in a publication he …
Winter Blast was just that - a blast; stupidity on the lake changed lives
What a great weekend we had for the Celebrate Chisago Lakes Winter Blast. Finally the weather cooperated and everything was a go. We have really been hindered by either too thin ice or too extremely cold weather. This year was great, ice was good temps were good everything was great. I was …
Fresh or frozen more popular
Friday is ground hog day. I don’t go along with the shadow thing. I just look out the window and see what it looks like for the day. But that can change in an hour or two. It’s not about hogs or pork today, it’s about one of the green …
