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Chisago Lakes Schools referendum information
Only about 12 people took the Chisago Lakes School District up on its offer to tour one of the project sites slated for some of the $64 million in districtwide referendum capital projects being proposed. The Chisago Lakes School District seeks voter approval May 13 to borrow $63.7 million for …
For the love of conservation and farming
Jim Birkholz says he never intended to become a farmer. “I was working for the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources and traveling all around the state meeting farmers and staff from Soil and Water Conservation Districts,” he explains. “Their stories appealed to me, but how do you get …
Egg hunt and Bingo on Saturday
This weekend is Chisago City’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Paradise Park. The hunt is Saturday at 2pm. If you have never brought your youngsters to the hunt, I highly encourage it.
Goodbye Alice, I’m sure going to miss you
Last week, the longtime author of this column Alice Nelson passed away, and although I didn’t see her as much as I used to, I am going to miss her beaming smile, friendly personality and her witty wisecracks.
Couple booked, released on tax fraud allegations
A self-employed Chisago City couple have been charged after an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Revenue authorities alleged wrongdoing.
Inmate who fled county jail early April 10 back in custody
An internal review has been initiated by the sheriff’s office and county jail staff to determine what may have contributed to the escape of a jail inmate very early Thursday morning April 10. The Chief Deputy said preventive measures will be implemented to avoid future incidents.
Man killed in single car crash in Nessel Township
A male driver appears to have been killed in a single car crash in Nessel Township on Rush Point Drive. Sheriff’s investigators report the man is identified as 27 year old Ethan Dawson of Rosemount. He was alone in his car.
Study on reuse of Lindstrom City Hall shifts to subcommittee review
The four Lakes Area Police Commissioners met last week and set a new start time for their every-other-month meetings of 5:30 p.m. (They have met at 6:30 p.m.) The meetings rotate between Chisago City Hall on even-numbered years and Lindstrom City Hall on odd-numbered years. Because their meeting schedule is …
Community Ed brings slice-of-life to the local stage next week
On April 10-13, the town of Lindstrom morphs into the fictional town of “Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire,” as the Chisago Lakes Community Education department presents “Our Town.”
Five apply for council vacancy
North Branch received names of five people interested in being considered for a vacant city council seat. Travis Miles stepped down when he was hired to be the city human resources generalist, a new position created this year. Council accepted applications until March 28 and there will be a review …
Solar array screening revised; Fire department receives water rescue team funding
March 25, with Council Member Nikki Battles absent, the four-member Chisago City Council moved swiftly through its agenda with one exception.
Goodbye Alice - you will be missed
If there is one thing I hate, it’s using this space to talk about friends and people in our community who have passed away. It’s not that I hate writing about them, rather it means I am writing about someone I have come to know and many times become close …
Prepping for the warm season veggies
It’s time to start thinking about planting your warm season veggies if you start them from seeds inside before bringing them outside in May.
