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Triathlon needs you; fair is going on
This weekend is the ChisagoâLakes Triathlon. The race has been growing stronger in attendance each year. With the increase in participants, also comes the need for more volunteers. We are in dire need of volunteers to assist with water stations during the race. If you and your family or friends …
Raspberries are at their peak
Raspberries, blueberries, black raspberries, etc. are at their peak in backyard patches, roadside stands, farmer’s market and “pick your own” places. Growing up on our small farm, we found there were blackberries growing among their thorny bushes, along with itch weed!âWearing jeans and long sleeved shirts, bucket in hand, my …
PokemonGo generating calls to 9-1-1, users urged to be safe
A handful of suspicious activity complaints recently throughout the county were determined to be related to a new cellphone-game that is sweeping the wireless world.
South Green Lake Cemetery vandalism ignites community spirit
About 50 or 60 volunteers were in South Green Lake cemetery Tuesday morning tackling prep-work, for a monument company to re-set about 100 gravestones that were toppled by vandals. The crime is under investigation and if anybody has any information that would help get to the bottom of this senseless …
Karl Oskar Days was a blast for all ages!
Sue Wilson was the Grand Marshal of the parade during Karl Oskar Days.
Karl Oskar Days was great; time to get out and vote; here comes the fair
What a weekend for Karl Oskar Days! Absolutely beautiful. All of the events were very well attended and there were people everwhere you looked. I am told the festival in the park had strong numbers all weekend long. So all in all a great Karl Oskar Days.
A full meal summertime salad
Here I am again with salads. Specifically, main meal salads. Summer time leads me to making full meal salads which we both enjoy. However, I can’t get away with making a tuna salad as I would have to eat it myself. I spoil Bud a bit when making a tuna …
Karl Oskar Days Parade route
The 2016 Karl Oskar Days Parade route.
Karl Oskar Snuff Box found early this year!
The Snuff Box was found early this year!! Alex Dahl, second from the right, found the Snuff Box at the South Center boat landing by the high school. The family had a cabin in Center City.
Kids enjoy new space at CL Library
The Chisago Lakes Area Library welcomes kids of all ages to enjoy the new Play & Learn space in the juvenile book section, made possible in part through longtime township clerk Earl Andersen’s estate. The three-dimensional display gives a nod to fishing, which the area is known for, according to …
Let's Go Fishing is looking for you
Let's Go Fishing is an established Minnesota non-profit that specializes in taking people 55 years and up, veterans of all ages, and those with disabilities fishing. It is their chance to connect with nature, their chance to regain a little freedom and a chance for them to just forget about …
Pace yourself this weekend, there is a lot to take in; come eat with us
It is here! Karl Oskar Days is here. The celebration actually began Wednesday night with Harmony in the Park. Wednesday is also the beginning of the hunt for Daniel Lindstrom’s lost snuff box. The rules are simple, find the snuff box, earn some cold, hard cash. Keep in mind the …
Cool salads for hot summer days
Once again the celebration of Karl Oskar Days is here and what a good time to take in all of the many things to do or see, climaxing with the awesome display of fireworks. A big THANK YOU to all who worked so hard to make these festivities possible.
Firefighters break ground on new station in Chisago City
Chisago City firefighters and other dignitaries pitched dirt June 28 while breaking ground for a new fire station on Karmel Avenue. The station is projected to open early next year.
