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Reader recipe perfect for fall
I had a reader stop by last week and give me a recipe to try, and although I haven’t had the chance to make it yet, I’m legitimately excited to try it soon. It’s the perfect time for (a pumpkin chili) and it sounds delightful. And it just so happened …
Spooky gatherings highlight Halloween week
The Lindstrom city streets and Camp Ojiketa in Chisago City were bustling with costumed characters like these youngsters last week for the annual pre-Halloween events in the area. Local businesses had candy and more awaiting patrons.
County cannabis hearing Nov. 6
The Chisago County Board is required to hold a public hearing in order to put the final touches on a county ordinance regulating cannabis retail (cultivation) businesses within areas where Chisago County has been delegated authority to regulate and register cannabinoid operations. This draft ordinance will include outlying rural areas …
Public comes out to comment on plan for hundreds of house lots in North Branch
Meadows Ridge, a housing development of over 300 homes proposed on the north edge of Meadows North, a finished sister neighborhood, was not exactly welcomed with open arms at last week’s North Branch City Council hearing. Over an hour was devoted to taking comment on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet. It …
Green Light in support or veterans
Government buildings all across the nation will be bathed in green lighting November 4-11 as part of the “Operation Green Light” program. To express support for veterans and their loved ones, Chisago County Board agreed to participate in the green light effort, as requested of all members of the National …
Cast your vote this Saturday
If you had planned on voting early like me and just can’t seem to make it work with your busy schedule, you are in luck. This Saturday, the Government center in Center City will be open for early voting. You can cast your ballot from 9am to 3pm. There are …
Last second Halloween ideas
This edition comes out Halloween day/night, so while many Halloween recipes may be untimely, I’ll share a few more with you this spooky season, including some that can be carried over into the Thanksgiving season!
Firefighter pensions on agenda, new dates for November, December Chisago City Council meetings
The Chisago City Council on Oct. 22, approved a resolution to join the Statewide volunteer firefighter pension plan administered by Minnesota’s Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). This means PERA will administer Chisago City firefighter pension funds on behalf of the Chisago City Fire Relief Association.
Chisago Lakes School Board Voter's Guide
The following is the question and answer section for the four candidates for the Chisago Lakes School Board. Lori Berg, Jeff Lindeman and Brenda Carlson are all three incumbents running for re-election while Aaron Olson challenges them. There are three spots for the four candidates.
Minnesota State Representative 28B Voting Guide
This is the question and answer section for the Minnesota State Representative 28B seat being contested by Max Rymer and Mary Jo Murphy. The seat is currently held by Rep. Anne Neu Brindley, who is stepping away and not seeking re-election.
Early voting shifts to direct machines
The early voting activity at the Chisago County Government Center switched over to “direct” balloting. This means early ‘absentee’ votes from now until just before Election Day, will be entered into and counted in a physical election machine. The hundreds of local paper ballots cast before Friday were sealed and …
Lindstrom Council briefs...
Lindstrom City Council met October 16 for a regular meeting. Council member Dave Waldoch was absent.
