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Year-in-Review 2016
January 2016 the third degree unintentional murder trial of Aaron Jude Schnagl gets underway. He will eventually be found guilty February 5 on third degree murder charges that he provided cocaine that contributed to the death of Danielle Jelinek, a one-time girlfriend.
Stewardship Award presented by Taylors Falls Council to the Youngs
As 2017 award winners in Taylors Falls’ annual St. Croix River Valley Stewardship honors, the city council welcomed and surprised long-time residents Dr. William (Bill) and Barb Young at a council meeting Dec. 27.
Spending time with my mentor; if you go on the ice, do it with caution
I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe New Years Eve. My family loaded up the vehicle and headed down I-35 to Iowa. Over the last few years, my family has waited to celebrate Christmas until New Years when we can celebrate with our grandmother. Our grandmother is 99 years old …
Soup to warm up with
Millions of Americans eat soup almost every day. The first archaeological evidence of someone stirring up soup for a meal dates back to 6000 B.C.
Board denies petition for cemetery's environmental assessment, and CUP
The Chisago County Board declined to grant a Conditional Use Permit for a new natural burial cemetery, proposed in the township south of Chisago City, on a 3-2 vote December 21.
We want a dog - you have one, wait where are you going? Be safe please
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas. Ours was great. We already had our Christmas with the in-laws and the Silver Christmas is over New Year’s weekend, so we had absolutely no plans. This turned out to be a good thing, because as you know, the weather was …
Let's get into the party mood!
It’s getting very close to the time to say good-bye to 2016 isn’t it. It has been a year of changes for many of us. Whether it be health issues, marriages, baptisms, children moving away from home, as in Colorado and San Diego. Too far to stop for a cup …
Living Nativity scenes around the area braved on despite the cold
First United Methodist Church in Lindstrom held its annual Living Nativity event on Saturday. Many people braved the cold weather to enjoy the show.
Merry Christmas to all! Please do not be alone this Chistmas Day
Christmas is upon us. I hope you have made all of the necessary purchases to brighten everyone’s faces on Sunday. Christmas is a time for presents, family and fun. Christmas is also and should be first and foremost about the birth of Jesus. If it weren’t for the birth of Jesus, …
Never too late for giving!
It’s about another gift you might like to share with family, friends, neighbors, fellow workers, home bound people or those in nursing homes. It’s not too late for giving to people who really appreciate little gifts.
It's all about the light the Holiday Season shines upon you
The mischievous little people of Scandinavian lore, and fearless leader Tomtegubbar (Charlie Jahn) were at it again in the lower level of the Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, entertaining the audience who attended the annual Santa Lucia pageant. Even if you don’t know a word of Swedish the well-sung carols and …
Messelt receives 'Joe Ries Award'
Bruce Messelt, Chisago County Administrator, received the "Joe Ries Excellence in County Management Award" from Minnesota Association of County Administrators (MACA) president Roxy Traxler, Sibley County Administrator, during the Association of Minnesota Counties’ (AMC) Annual Conference in Minneapolis.
Living Nativity is not to be missed; do not be alone this Christmas Day
This weekend, you and your family are invited to First United Methodist Church in Lindstrom. They are holding their annual Living Nativity. Please believe me, if you are a fan of the true Christmas story of the birth of Jesus, this is one event you have to put on your …
Quick breads to eat and to give
I can hardly believe that our Christmas celebration is almost here! It is the time when our four girls (I still call them our girls even though they’re in their forty and fifties, Gosh that makes me older..such is life. They come, two by two to help make our traditional …
