LOCAL
Public hearing Nov. 28 on next year's street projects
The summer construction season may be months away but the Chisago City Council is already busy preparing for next year’s downtown street improvements.
Eagle Scout brings ball pit to Doyle ballfields
Matt Stark, Chisago City, in photo holding sports ball, built a ga-ga ball court at Rick Doyle Memorial Ballfields in Stacy as his Eagle Scout project. Local officials, Lions members and Scouts celebrated completion last week. Stark is the first Eagle in Troop 11 in over 20 years. The Troop …
Ojiketa Regional Park is a one-stop place for your Halloween excitement
This is your last weekend to take in some of the great Halloween festivites taking place in our area. Chisago City will hold their annual Falloween this Saturday at Ojiketa Regional Park. The event runs from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. If you have children that enjoy Halloween, listen to what there …
More apples...of course!
Is it still apple season? Of course it is! I have a little story that says you can eat pie anytime of the day.
Sign gets new life in North Branch
The vintage soda advertisement that has overlooked the North Branch business district for decades got a facelift as part of a project through the city’s Beautification Committee. Artist Tony Stafki, www.WallArtByTony.com was chosen to do the honors. He tells the Press he’s been doing this for about 10 years. He …
Chisago Lakes football finds magic in mixing quarterbacks vs St. Francis
Even though it was a beautiful fall evening, homecoming was a bit of a downer for the students and fans at St. Francis High School last Friday night.Wildcat quarterback Henry Trost rushed for 229 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead the Wildcat football team to a 49-19 thrashing of …
Center City Council supportive of culvert water filtration project; fire hall addition bids should be awarded Oct. 25
The Center City Council last week signed-off on a replacement for a deteriorating under-road culvert between Pioneer and North Center Lakes. The failing culvert was affecting the integrity of Main Street north of the government center. The flow is out of Pioneer Lake into North Center Lake. The relatively low …
Galonska serving as St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Supt.
Julie Galonska, a 23-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS), is the new Superintendent of St. Croix National Scenic Riverway (St. Croix) headquartered in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.
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 …
