LOCAL
Buy a paver: Karl Oskar House fundraiser
The Friends of the Karl Oskar House (FOKOH) are moving ahead with a plan to install a paved path at the Karl Oskar House historic site, south of Lindstrom, and the public is invited to help make this project happen. The house is at Ki Chi Saga County Park but …
Happy Easter to your families
Thanks so much to Doris and all of her awesome helpers who once again put on a great Easter egg hunt last Saturday. You never know what weather we will have for the hunt (we have had snow and even a driving rain) so Saturday’s good weather was awesome.
Happy Easter from the Norton’s!
Aly is taking the reins on Easter this year, as we’ll be hosting my family for the Sunday holiday. I asked her if she wanted to be featured in this week’s column, and she reluctantly agreed, so here’s two of the Easter recipes we’ll have this year, courtesy of my …
Law Enforcement
The Lakes Area Police were asked to look into a couple incidents of fighting at the Chisago Lakes Middle School April 11. Two juveniles were cited for disorderly conduct. Video evidence was observed. Also a vaping offense was cited at the Chisago Lakess High School over the past week.
Chisago County man hurt in Highway 65 crash April 9
State Patrol reported a man from Rush City, driving a Toyota Corolla southbound on Highway 65, April 9, was hit by a northbound Ford pickup truck that crossed over the center. The crash was reported about 3:50 p.m.
Center City council accepts Rotary kiosk, and bike trail donations
Center City Council held a regular meeting April 1. All members were present. The meeting began with Chris DuBose addressing the council as a Rotary representative. DuBose told the council Rotary has designated the future Swedish Immigrant Trailhead in Center City as a beneficiary of funds. DuBose suggested the Rotary …
Shafer City Council briefs....
Shafer City Council held a regular meeting April 1. Council member Nick Brehm and attorney James Monge were absent.
If it’s April, it’s time to set your valuation right
This may seem like any other normal springtime in Minnesota, but there are certain people for whom 2025 will stand out, as the year Chisago County reached a market valuation of $10 billion. Staff from the county assessor’s office recently shared their enthusiasm about this major milestone. For those keeping …
Baby Kits ready to go
Theses amazing volunteers spent Monday packing kits for Global Health Ministries, which specializes in capacity-building for Lutheran health systems in under-resourced countries, serving some of the most vulnerable people in the world. The group collects receiving blankets, onesies, hats, wash cloths, and soap (new), all year for their annual packing …
Chisago Lakes Schools referendum information
Only about 12 people took the Chisago Lakes School District up on its offer to tour one of the project sites slated for some of the $64 million in districtwide referendum capital projects being proposed. The Chisago Lakes School District seeks voter approval May 13 to borrow $63.7 million for …
