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Night classes underway to meet welding jobs demand
Several area women who somehow fell off their career development track, are taking advantage of a rare chance to get back on. Their destination is gainful employment as welders.
Relay for Life 2017
Chisago County Relay for Life enjoyed a few hours of perfect weather Saturday, Sept. 30 and a crowd showed their support for the American Cancer Society. T
Council asked to abate taxes for old firehall micro-brew pub plan
From potato warehouse to community center, to now, possibly a micro-brewery pub, the colorful history of one of Chisago City’s most visible buildings is about to enter a new era.
Night classes underway to meet welding jobs demand
Several area women who somehow fell off their career development track, are taking advantage of a rare chance to get back on. Their destination is gainful employment as welders.
Chisago County Relay for Life honors survivors
Chisago County Relay for Life took place at Almelund Threshing Show Grounds Saturday. The color guard was there to lead survivors on a lap on the relay team walking track, that circled the site and Jerry and Bev Mollberg, at left, carried the banner.
Kids can become Jedi at the library; don't forget about our farmers markets
This Saturday, if you are looking for something fun for your kids (or maybe you), look no further than the Chisago Lakes Library. The library is where your kids can take part in Jedi Training. Your children (ages 4-12) will meet real Star Wars characters. They will get to play …
Another fall favorite: Pears
It is still apple season but it is also pear season. We were at one of our sons’ home recently and knew he had a young pear tree that had pears ready to pick….all three of them! He wanted to give them one more day to ripen a bit more …
CL Board gets referendum projects update, timeline
Director of Business Services Heide Miller announced her retirement at the end of the Chisago Lakes school board meeting on Thursday, September 21. She has worked for the district for 23 years.
Fun flicks and nostalgic pics is going to be great, family thanks NFL owner
On Sunday, you and your family are invited to the Chisago Lakes Performing Arts Center at the high school, for something special. The good folks from Lakes Area Cable along with the help of some incredible donors have created a film that details some of the history of Chisago Lakes from …
Continuing last week's apple theme
I mentioned in last week’s paper that I would continue to have apple recipes. Yes I do. Rather than talking before recipes every week, I’m going right to recipes.
North Branch Homecoming King and Queen crowned in coronation
North Branch Homeecoming royalty Nick Jensen and Joy Edyvean were crowned Monday this week.The game is tomorrow night Sept. 22.
Meet county's American Cancer Relay for Life Honorary Survivor and Honorary Caregiver
Saturday, September 30, Jerry Mollberg and his wife Beverly will be honored at the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Chisago County, held at the Almelund Threshing Grounds on Highway 95 between Almelund and Taylors Falls.
Opportunity to say thank you to emergency responders means everything to Lindstrom man
Lindstrom resident John Schmidt was clearly overcome by emotion, when he did the honors last week of presenting LifeSaving Medals to two Lakes Area Police personnel and two Lakes Region EMS crew members during the police commission meeting. Schmidt recounted snippets of a near-death incident, exactly one year ago, with …
North Branch Fall Harvest Festival; the rumor mill is churning along
Thanks to the wonderful people who worked so hard to make sure Shafer Days and Apple Fest were such great events. The weather was a bit overcast on Shafer Days but that didn’t deter anyone from having a great time. Sunday, the sun came out for a beautiful day to …
