LOCAL
Where are the power lines? 'Let's Go Fishing' could really use your help
You may or may not have noticed things are starting to clear up a little bit in Lindstrom. That is because they are in the process of burying all of the older service entrance wires to the buildings in Downtown Lindstrom. What that means is when completed, you will see …
Asparagus is springin' up
Asparagus is the food of the month, along with rhubarb. Remember the saying, “June is bustin’ out all over?” Well, asparagus has been springin’ up all over, along with rhubarb! What do we know about asparagus? I could take up half of this column talking about the slim green spears, but …
North Branch city unites to make Habitat house happen
Officials representing East Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity and the city of North Branch had the enjoyable task last week of attending closing for property to be the site for a Habitat home project this summer, in North Branch.
Tried and True engine repair program's first year with Youth Service Bureau
Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau (LAYSB), working with young people across Chisago County and also the Forest Lake Area School District, has opened a new opportunity for teens to learn technical work and business skills.
Pumphouse Park opening was great; subscriptions are due very soon
I hope you had a chance to come to the grand re-opening of Pumphouse Park. I was lucky enough to get to cover the event, and it looked like there were a couple of hundred other residents. The Minnesota Twins used their Community Fund to help fix up the old field. …
An every spring tradition: rhubarb
Here I am with a column on “this is the season of whatever” and today, the whatever is rhubarb. We don’t grow rhubarb plants but we do have neighbors who do and I am always encouraged to pick (not cut) what I want. A nice gift to me from someone’s garden. …
County Parks & Trails Comprehensive Plans updated and adopted by county commissioners
The Chisago County Parks comprehensive plan was recently adopted by the county commissioners, setting the stage for doing regional park plans for a couple sites, in order to qualify for State Funds. Fish Lake and Ki-Chi-Saga Parks are proposed to potentially go for regional park designation. Review and any action …
Chisago Lakes' pitch advances to ABC finals
Happy faces all around as the Chisago Lakes team members accepted $100,000 as one of eight finalist entries in the America’s Best Communities competition. The contest goes into the final implementation phase and by this time next year the top three economic revitalization efforts will be rewarded with millions of …
Students enjoy beautiful high school proms
North Branch Prom attendees mingled in the small gym and made boutonniere adjustments while awaiting their turn for “Grand March” in the decorated large gymnasium, North Branch Prom took place at Jimmy’s Event Center in Vadnais Heights, Saturday April 30.
ABC Committee did terriffic! Lots to do this weekend for kids and mom
Last week we wrote about the committee that was heading to North Carolina for the America’s Best Community competition. After speaking with many local people, it sounded like many people watched the live stream on the internet. I too watched from my computer and was so ecstatic when the team was …
Chisago Lakes Area moves on to finals of ABC competition
Chisago Lakes was the first name called Wednesday, in the announcement of eight finalists for the America’s Best Communities (ABC) contest. The Chisago Lakes presentation of a revitalization plan for the area, from Taylors Falls to Chisago City, won over the panel of judges in the national competition.
Gov. Dayton jests with city t-shirt
Governor Mark Dayton got a kick out of his gift, a T-shirt presented by Lindstrom and members of the ABC contest team, who went to the governor’s residence in St. Paul and made a brief video with the governor for part of the America’s Best Communities presentation this week in …
Mock crash gives students a reminder of dangers
On Monday, April 25, 2016 the SADD (Students against Destructive Decisions) chapter of Chisago Lakes High School presented the One Choice program that included a Mock Crash scenario along a presentation to students on the dangers of distracted driving. The two day event began with "ghosting out" selected students from …
Prom means having fun, but having a plan; vampires south of Stillwater
I, along with many others from the area kept our fingers crossed and our thoughts with the group of Chisago Lakes America’s Best Community presenters. They are in Durham North Carolina presenting (yesterday, Wednesday) hoping to be chosen to advance to the final eight. There are 15 communities vying for …
