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'They're great! Wait, what party are they?'and fire prevention week is here
It appears this whole Kavanaugh debacle is mercifully coming to an end. I am not going to try to pretend I know boo about politics, but as obtuse as I am, I am smart enough to be sickened by people’s actions. For one second, let’s set the Kavanaugh thing aside …
Eye sparkling carrot dishes
I may be late with this column using carrots in recipes. There are so many vegetable and fruit recipes to choose from that I have to think back to see if I have chosen one or the other previously. That could be a while ago. If I’ve not shared these …
Law Enforcement
The sheriff patrol deputies joined other law enforcement assisting with catching a car thief. The pursuit came out of Rush City and went down I-35 about 3 a.m. October 4. Forest Lake Police deployed stop sticks in the freeway just over the line in Anoka County, and the tires were …
Sheriff, commissioners and other candidates field questions
The public attending last week’s MN House candidate forum were clearly disappointed that neither of the incumbent Republican state Representatives participated.
Chisago Lakes crowns royalty for their homecoming week
Chisago Lakes High School celebrated the beginning of homecoming week with Coronation Tuesday, October 2. The Homecoming Court was made up of the following seniors: Bryce Burds, Colton Degginger, Shane Kargel, Manny Rosario, Beau Stiller, Jackson Waltman, Hope Dorcas, Hannah Gillach, Hallie Johnson, Lydia Rehder, and Ashli Salokar, and Lindsey …
Manufacturer makes room for high school work program
There’s a banner hanging at Chisago Lakes High School printed with the district motto Engage, Educate, Empower. These words would nicely describe a new work program partnership between the high school and a Chisago City manufacturer, Kendall Howard. The work program connects a student with a paid spot in a …
Homecoming week at Chisago Lakes, welcome to the Lindstrom Brickyard
This is a big week in Chisago Lakes. It’s homecoming week which means you will most definitely see (my daughter included) kids dressed in all sorts of costumes since they have a different theme every day.
Recipes that mom would make
More apple recipes today? No-o-o-o-o. I’m not sure if you’re happy about that or not. My “apple file” is over-flowing so I think I’ll take a couple days of looking through the recipes and thin the file out! Since there is still a lot of time before the apple picking …
Homecoming Royals named in North Branch
The North Branch High School homecoming court as selected in student voting, was announced Monday this week. Pictured are King and Queen Ian Scheele and Abby Lyons. Also nominated for finalist voting-- Matt Courtright, Conner Hartmann, Logan Rustom and Dawson Drost. The lady royalty candidates included: Emily Kristo, Lily Burnoski, …
Bench occupies spot where law and order friendship took hold
When David Schneider used to partner with DNR Conservation Officer Brad Schultz on Water Patrol duty, a favorite stopping-off spot to take a break on North Center Lake, was an east-facing point. A baby willow tree on the shoreline marked the grassy clearing where a boat could easily be beached.
Lindstrom's landscape is changing, please donate your winter clothing
The Lindstrom City Council met on Tuesday to consider once again (yes - this has been dragging on for 15 months) on the Dinnerbel site for a potential 92 unit apartment building. They have multiple times asked for your (the public’s) opinion and you have come out in droves to …
Surely you need more apple recipes
Well, well. Could it be I have more apple recipes for you. Surely apple season lasts a long time. Aren’t we blessed to have such a tasty, nutritious, needless to say, colorful fruit at our fingertips…whether it be from our backyard, orchards or the grocery store.
Shafer Days brings the heat
A hot and muggy Shafer Days still provided fun for the kids and adults during the weekend-long celebration.
Robotics team helps out at Apple Fest
The Chisago Lakes-North Branch Robotics Team 3038 directed cars looking for parking spots at the Apple Festival Sunday. Team volunteer coordinator Becky Leuer, commented the group has lined up civic projects to raise funds for the robotics program rather than selling candy or magazines, etc. The St Jude Medical financial …
