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Unique visitors to the Community Expo
The Community Expo at Chisago Lakes High School last weekend featured an appearance by Mutant Ninja Turtles, and then the turtles roamed the expo for a while...and one decided to get a sample massage being offered at the All Is Wellness booth.
The 100th day of school has come and gone...
…only about 65 more days left. Mrs. Greene's first grade class, Taylors Falls Elementary, celebrated a milestone in this never-ending winter
Freeze-ups in water service lines not in any specific area
Water service lines-- those pipes underground between structures and the municipal watermains beneath the streets, have been freezing. Due to types of soils and snow cover, the frostline and pipes are colliding into each other as a result of the year’s extreme temperatures allowing for deep penetration of frost. Also …
Law Enforcement
State Patrol has released partial information on a fatality Monday, Feb 24 in Lindstrom, when a car struck a semi trailer rig head-on on the highway. Douglas Hilstrom, 71, of Lindstrom died at the scene. He was operating the passenger car. The semi truck driver was identified as 46 year …
Home Show was a success despite the weather, which by the way was my fault
Thank you to all who braved the snow and icy roads to come to the Home Show. As expected, the numbers were a tad bit lower than normal, but pretty good nonetheless. The entertainment was great, and the people who did make it out, seemed to be having a good …
Focusing on brownies this week
I am going to tickle your sweet tooth today. The focus is on different varieties of brownies. But first, I have a couple tips for you. If you are on a low-fat diet, consider substituting apple sauce for the oil (same amount) in your brownies and use only egg whites. Also, …
McKenzies to close Swedish Inn, selling site to local restaurateurs
When Mike McKenzie fries his last strip of bacon for a “Crazy Eight” breakfast combo or “Swedish” Combo cheeseburger on February 25, McKenzie will have worked in Swedish Inn kitchens for 35 years. He started in high school washing dishes for previous owner Myron “Pinky” Morrison. The teenager moved to …
Quilt Club squarely into helping
A quilting workshop hosted by the Forest Lake Memorial Quilt Club early this month ended up creating a dozen quilts for veterans and a special flag-theme quilt given to the Forest Lake American Legion Post to be used for raffle fundraising. What used to be dubbed “National Freedom Day” has …
Alliance for all things transportation holds brainstorm session
Why is America spending billions rebuilding infrastructure in foreign nations when the transportation trust fund that pays for road and bridge projects in the U.S. is proving to be insufficient for needs here? Why do we continue to assess a gas tax in cents per gallon sold, instead of as …
Law Enforcement
Lindstrom, Center City and Chisago City firefighters were sent to a pole building fire on Malmberg Avenue, north of Lindstrom, Feb. 11 about 5 a.m. A patrol deputy spotted the fully engulfed structure while driving on 347th. He helped a resident pry open a gate to free a dog next …
Please come to the Home Show this weekend, Mike and Trudy - Thanks
With the big "Thaw" on Tuesday, it has people thinking Spring..right? What goes hand in hand with Spring? The Home Show. It is here, our signal, our dove, our glimmer of hope that yes indeed, Spring is on its way. I am personally inviting you and your family to the …
Lemons add a little boost of flavor
We have had so many sun-less days that I think we need something that might pep us up a bit. However, I often say, ‘The sun is always shining, we just can’t see it, or we’re one day closer to spring.” Well this column is about the bright, clear, yellow …
Children enjoy the snow at North Branch's WinterFest
North Branch Winterfest brought out many snowmobilers, giant Jenga players, ice sculpture aficionados and youngsters like these, who built a snowman and then destroyed it after this photo was taken. See page 10 for more faces from WinterFest.
Wyoming Tower permit tabled until April
The Wyoming Planning Commission got a look at a plan to erect a 75 foot monopole communications tower near Comfort Lake, as part of a public hearing Tuesday night this week for a Conditional Use Permit, and planning commission members voted to table the request until the planning commission meeting …
