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Halloween dance, waffle breakfast
Thanks to the great ladies and gentlemen who worked so hard to make this year’s Kid’s Outerwear Fair again this year. These folks collect warm clothing all year long to be dispersed out to our friends and families here in Chisago Lakes at no cost. They really don’t know the …
Wyoming city fire rehab projects on track, council told on-schedule
The City of Wyoming is running its own “name the snowplow” contest again this season. The community is invited to see details on the city website and submit entries. Groups, organizations and school kids are welcome. Last year’s winner was Plow Bunyan.
Goodbye to a faithful and friendly reader
In our paper this week, you’ll see an obituary for Jerry Lunde, and I was so saddened to have that come across our desks here at the Press.
Chisago City approves right-of-way plats for next year’s Hwy. 8 project
The Chisago City Council gathered for a special meeting Oct.13 to meet deadlines to facilitate property acquisition for Highway 8 and consider some decisions that could have significant impact on the Chisago Lakes area.
Outdoor county cannabis-grow permit conditions being revised
Saturation of cannabis plantings in rural areas is a concern that will continue to be on the county’s plate for a while yet. Last week the county commissioners adopted an incomplete version of a recommended zoning ordinance that addresses some of the complaints associated with cannabis cultivation. But, the county’s …
Liberty Ponds communal wastewater issues continue to vex policymakers
It’s not very often that simply adding an issue to a meeting agenda, at the start of the session, is controversial. But at last week’s County Board meeting a couple commissioners opposed Commissioner Ben Montzka in his effort to add an agenda item. The agenda was eventually amended on a …
Age Well Expo, Outerwear Fair
Tomorrow the good folks at Chisago Age Well Coalition will be holding another Expo at the Chisago Lakes High School. This year’s theme is “it’s never too late to learn something new” and will feature a ton of vendors with helpful information on health services, social activities, volunteer opportunities and …
Shafer City Council briefs...
Shafer City council met October 6 for a regular meeting. Mayor Paula Hanson was absent.
Center City renews county sheriff patrol for 2027
Center City Council met October 6 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Let’s take a different look at pumpkin
I’ve been sharing all my sweet pumpkin recipes this year so far, but there is so much more to the versatile fall food. It makes some fantastic savory dishes as well, so here’s some of my favorites that utilize pumpkins as the main dish instead of just a sweet treat.
Highway 8 study complete and online
The Minnesota Department of Transportation and its consultants have completed a study for the segment of Highway 8 from Chisago City to Taylors Falls. The study began in August 2024 and will be useful as a reference for future projects until, and including, resurfacing the entire route in 2033. In …
District holds 2026 get-together
The annual Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District public information meeting and dinner always promises to be a learning opportunity as the district staff and appointed board managers interact with the public —and last week was no exception. Event-goers who filled the Forest Lake American Legion Post banquet room, seemed to …
