LOCAL
North Center Lake fish coming up dead
In the last couple weeks since the Chisago County DNR Conservation Officer reported a rare fish kill on North Center Lake; state fisheries staff have been busy responding. Dept of Natural Resources Regional Fisheries spokesperson Roger Hugill tells the Press the North Center Lake oxygen content was sampled March …
Orchestra ushers in spring classically
A special group of musicians who have gotten together strictly for the love of creating orchestral sounds, are keeping the masters alive with concerts around this area. The St. Croix Valley Orchestra performances feature Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Strauss, Aaron Copland and more Pictured left is conductor Randolph Elliott and the musicians …
Law Enforcement
Lakes Area Police assisted deputies at a domestic assault scene in Shafer, March 14. One arrest was made. A theft by swindle allegedly related to fraudulent use of “PayPal” at a business. A man also reported identity theft and told Lakes Area investigators that he is working with the IRS …
It is true, you need a vacation after taking a vacation; Wildcats girls win
So after saving our pennies for the last two years, our family had amassed enough to pay for a trip to Florida last week. We have been there once before, and vowed this time would be different. Different in that we would avoid the theme parks all together with the …
A little citrus to brighten your day
Hooray!! Spring is here... according to the calendar. Trust me... just look to the blue sky and savor the day. Just don’t look down. I’m still in the season of citrus fruits, where they bring color and are sweet, or tart and tangy, to winter menus. Grapefruit, yes grapefruit, adds a …
VIP experience awaits sixth grader as winner of essay contest
In cooperation with the Minnesota Timberwolves professional basketball organization Chisago County Sheriff Rick Duncan will be bringing the winner of a sheriff’s essay contest to the Phoenix Suns game, later this month. Students in sixth grade were invited to write about, “If I Were Sheriff, I’d.....” The essay winner also …
Pilot unhurt despite upside-down plane
Pilot Jeff Rivers was unhurt when his small aircraft flipped while he was attempting a landing on Little Green Lake, Chisago City, Monday afternoon this week. The surface of the lake is hazardous, as evidenced in the second photo of Lindstrom Fire Department’s airboat bringing a deputy and rescue responders …
Karl Oskar Days Button Contest Entries
The Karl Oskar Days Committee is bringing the selection of a 2014 Karl Oskar Days button to the public. You are asked to pick your favorite and submit the form on this page. The winners will be reviewed by the K.O. Days committee and the finalists will be announced after …
Law Enforcement
Lakes Area Police were called to a property damage crash in the Primary School parking lot, March 6. A snowmobiler had struck two parked cars. When the officer arrived the 32-year-old female who was identified as the operator, had fled the scene and two children riding on the snowmobile had …
A trip to state is just what this area needed; donate your used clothes
Congratulations to the boys hockey team for their trip to state. Although they ended up losing the game, it was still wonderful seeing them down there on the ice. Chisago Lakes brought a bunch of busses filled with students, all ready to cheer loudly. If I had to estimate (which …
Three good reasons for citrus
We are in the season of citrus and today it’s about oranges. Along with being rich in vitamin C, oranges are known to fight colds, flu and cancer. Citrus fruits contain pectin, which has been found to help protect against heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that …
Hazelden expands
If you have passed anywhere near Hazelden on South Center Lake, it would have been tough to not notice the massive crane revolving above the treetops. Hazelden is demolishing buildings to be replaced by a pair of two-story housing units. The first of the two construction projects (in lower left …
Law Enforcement
Authorities booked a Forest Lake resident this week on charges stemming from an incident in September, when she allegedly sold methamphetamine to an undercover East Central Drug Task Force investigator. Marion Marie Baca is charged with felony sale and fleeing, and a misdemeanor for providing false information when detained. Court …
CL and NB pump out the athletes, wait before opening your mail
Congratulations to the swimmers, divers, and wrestlers who all took part in their state tournaments this weekend. The boys all did absolutely great. Congratulations to Joe Virga who took fourth place in wrestling at 170 pounds ad Dylan Connell who took sixth place in the 120 pound class. What a …
