LOCAL
NB Chief answers the call
North Branch Chief of Police Dan Meyer was tapped to be a guest delivery person for Meals on Wheels, to help get the word out about the program. In photo he stops by Uptown Maple Commons apartment complex, where he teamed up with Judy Weiss, Valerie Anderson and Brian Helmer, …
Chisago City welcomes first new fire chief in nearly a decade
Zach Reed becomes Chisago City’s new fire chief effective April 1, a day that will also mark 15 full years of service for him with the department. A resident of Chisago City since 1999, Reed came in with some fire training and service experience having volunteered with his hometown department …
Center City historic structure comes down
The Park Island Resort building, in Center City, started coming down last week. The structure is over 100 years old-- MN Historical Society archives contain hotel photos dating to 1910. Center City officials and the private owner have been working towards demolition of the building vacant for several years. It …
Businesses don't miss out on the Guide; road construction means lost drivers
Businesses, this is your last call to get into the 2016 Chisago Lakes Community and Visitor Guide. What exactly is the guide? Each year we have produced a magazine that highlights each town in Chisago Lakes as well as the hundreds of events that we all celebrate. It is filled with …
Peanut butter lovers delight this week
Do you like peanut butter? Good, or maybe not so good, but that’s what it’s about today.
Annual egg hunt brings out the Easter fashion
The egg hunt at Paradise Park is becoming the place to show off headgear creations, as this grouping of event attendees were only too happy to display. More photos from Chisago City’s Saturday annual event on back page.
Three generations have tracked area lakes' ice-out for 100 years
Ice-out for 2016 was called on March 19 for the Chisago Chain of Lakes, tying the prior earliest record, March 19, 2012. The Fredell Family. who’ve been the official recorders of ice out since 1916 also are marking a new record--the family’s 100th year as keepers of this magical date.
Easter is more than just some bunny; ABWK is looking for local projects
This Sunday is the largest, most important holiday of them all. Yes, I am going to talk religion for a minute. This is the weekend where Jesus died and rose from the dead. This is what churches have built their foundation upon since that day 2016 years ago. You may …
Cheesy ham leftover recipes
What’s for dinner this Easter? For millions of American families, that question is easily answered..... ham, of course, unless you’re having goose, pheasant or turkey. I’m writing about recipes using leftover ham today. Take all your leftovers and stow them in individual containers. Like me, you probably use plastic containers, which are …
Multi-phase Hwy. 8 round-about work starts soon
As soon as the weather allows heavy equipment to be mobilized, you will notice activity in Taylors Falls at Bench Street and First, and also see crews realigning Tern Avenue, on the west edge of Taylors Falls, preparing for installing a round-about on Highway 8 at Hwy 95.
Lots to do this weekend for your family; trip to State was a total blast
This weekend grab your kids and head out to Paradise Park in Chisago City. Chisago City will be hosting its ninth annual Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt begins at 2 p.m. sharp and has plenty to do for kids of all ages. They ask that you please bring a food …
Potato side dishes that are easy to prepare
It is about 1-1/2 weeks before Easter. If you are having family or friends coming to your home in celebration of Easter, I have side-dish recipes for you to serve with your entree. It’s potato dishes that are easy to prepare, with similar ingredients, but with a different flavor. Today’s recipes …
Despite the warm temperatures, CL Home Show welcomes 'chilly' guests
Danielle Bebus and Rebekah Meyer as “Anna and Elsa” characters from a popular children’s animated movie, were a big hit at the Chisago Lakes Home & Business Show last weekend. They sang a couple of numbers from Frozen and then posed for photos with at least 100 young fans-- including …
Trail bridges go in, dumpsite costs ok'd
One of the small bridges on the new section of bike trail, just outside of Taylors Falls, was lifted from a huge trailer by a boom truck and lowered into place last week.
