LOCAL
Lions help out on Thanksgiving
The Chisago Lakes Lions and many, many helpers made a Thanksgiving dinner possible for over 100 diners, who enjoyed a nice meal and fellowship at the community Thanksgiving meal, held at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City. People sometimes find themselves with cancelled plans, or transportation is unavailable to …
Lots of Christmas happenings, a great time for families to get out
Many, many thanks go out to all of the men, women, and children who helped with the free Thanksgiving meal at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City. Over 185 people were served a delicious turkey meal with all of the fixings including some amazing desserts.
Bring back a little bit of magic
I’m certain that many of you have your Christmas shopping done or have a good start on this part of your Christmas celebration. There’s still time to bring back a little of the magic of the holidays with useful gifts from the kitchen. Almost everyone loves to receive food as …
Chisago Lakes Rotary helping to provide medical equipment, training to Jamaica
Chisago Lakes Rotary hosted a couple of special visitors at Rotary’s regular Tuesday gathering last week at Eichten’s. Rotary District officials Margie Horning and Craig Leiser were presenting a check to Rotary President Judy Chartrand. The check is representing matching contributions from the district for the local Rotary projects, benefiting …
Familiar face belongs to Royal Lady; an area icon
Kathy Carlsted is this season’s Royal Lady of the Village-- an honor that’s bestowed on one special person as a focal point of the Taylors Falls Lighting Festival. But Taylors Falls isn’t the only place to benefit from her energies, and you’ve probably seen Carlsted at far flung sites doing …
North Branch high school brings popular comically-horrible 'Little Shop' to the stage
North Branch high school actors bring the musical version of the forever funky Little Shop of Horrors to the stage this week.
Lindstrom takes delivery of newest rig
About 100 firefighters, their families and city officials braved a lightning infused rain storm last week, to witness a dedication event putting Lindstrom’s new fire truck into service. Local Chaplain Chris Belfield blessed the truck and its personnel. A ceremonial first gallon of water was poured into the rig by …
Center City purchase of county building hits snag
Center City’s acquisition of the former county Heartland Express garage, meant for a new Center City city hall, is being delayed by technical difficulties. Earlier hopes of the city council to get administration into the building by wintertime, now seem overly-optimistic.
Lots to do around here, please don't spend this Thanksgiving alone
As you can imagine, with Thanksgiving already next week, and Christmas just around the corner, there is no shortage of things to do around here. Just look through this edition of the Press, you will find countless ads for fun family events. We have five ads for turkey/ham/cash bingo nights. …
'Tis the season for cranberries
It is the season of cranberries, among other varieties of foods at this time of the year. Just a bit of information about cranberries. When the pilgrims landed in New England, the little crimson berry, now so popular on festive days, was a puny thing about the size of a …
County historical society putting new technology to work
The future and the past collided in a good way last week as the Chisago County Historical Society entered the digital age. The society took possession of a ScanPro; a device that replaces the old microfilm viewing machine, but also does so much more.
Cast, crew get chance to shine in much-loved musical
Through a dozen years of staging Chisago Lakes High School’s fall musicals, from “Bye Bye Birdie” to “Annie” to “The Sound of Music,” director Dave Seaburg has heard one particular word frequently from the manystudents who have grown through this performance program.
North Branch volleyball heading to state, I took a much needed trip
Congratulations to the North Branch girls Volleyball team. They have made it to the state tournament and will play their first game today. Even at the end of last year, you could tell something was building, something special. We are wishing the girls nothing but the best in their games!
One dish quick meals
This time of year with holidays just ahead of us, it’s good to have meals tha can be prepared quickly or by using one-dish. I like the one-dish deal as there are less dishes to clean up easily. There aren’t any kids living at home anymore so it’s up to me …
