LOCAL
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 …
LFD celebrates incoming officers, new firefighters
The Lindstrom Fire Department celebrated new members and displayed a new lighter-duty rescue truck as the party moved from the fire station to Lindstrom city hall last week.
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.
