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Local child donates birthday gifts to Fairview Hospital
Fairview Lakes hospital and medical center is within sight of Quinlyn Ryan’s elementary school, in Wyoming. And, it wouldn’t be a stretch to imagine an adult arriving for work at the school, to be reminded daily of the personal struggles facing patients just inside the medical center walls. But, for …
North Branch crowns their Homecoming royalty
North Branch High School crowned the 2015 Homecoming King and Queen Monday. Chasse Thomas and Hope Jensen will reprecent the senior class during homecoming. Congratulations Chasse and Hope!
Shafer Days is bigger and better;Apple Festival is this Sunday
You and your family are cordially invited to Shafer this weekend. Shafer Days takes place Friday and Saturday and there is no shortage of things to do.
All time fall favorite: apples!
Apples! That’s what it’s all about today and probably for the next couple weeks. I can’t imagine anyone who doesn’t like apples in some form or another. Part of the reason why apples are so popular is that there are so many varieties to choose from. A very good part of their …
Back to school time for local children
Lakeside Elementary Principal Sara Johnson welcomed a new batch of third graders Tuesday morning. Kids were really excited to begin the new school year.
Public transit meeting Sept. 22
The organization working to develop the next generation of public transit to serve the area northeast of the Twin Cities, hopes the public will attend a community meeting in Forest Lake September 22.
A Swedish Selfie
St. Bridget Catholic Church in Lindstrom held its fall Block Party last Saturday and the front parking lot place was packed with supporters who came for the food and stayed for the fun... this trio of friends was enjoying the band “Boogie Wonderland” and commemorated the night with a selfie. …
Schools in; so much to do in our area, snowmobile, sculptures, runs
This weekend we have a couple of big events for you and your families. Hay Days revs up on Saturday. What is Hay Days? If you have any interest in snowmobiling, no scratch that, if you have any interest in power sports such as ATV, snowmobile, moto-cross, and UTV’s, this is …
Tomatoes can dress up nearly any dish
Once again, it’s tomato recipes. The season for freshly grown tomatoes goes by too quickly. Before we know what happened, they’re gone with the first frost of fall. Tomatoes dress up just about any dish. They can be used for many recipes besides just slicing them and sprinkling with a …
CLHS grad donates SWAT upgrade
A Chisago County Special Weapons and Tactical (SWAT) vehicle has been re-fitted with protective glass gunports, at no cost to taxpayers. The gift is from a Chisago Lakes area native who has made fabrication and design his profession, and also has a hobby of amassing a collection of militaristic vehicles.
East end of regional trail getting built
Dresel Contracting will be putting a hard surface on the newest section of the Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail very soon; so local officials and some recreation enthusiasts got on-site August 27, before the work crews arrive, to celebrate a ceremonial trail “groundbreaking.”
Local programs set-up PCs for People distribution
Christmas came early last week for about 50 area residents-- who now have access to a computer and can become part of a world where searching for employment, getting healthcare or doing schoolwork is nearly impossible without an Internet connection.
Block Party has something for all, you can make a difference here
The good folks over at St. Bridget of Sweden Church in Lindstrom would like to invite you to join them Saturday. Beginning at 6 p.m., they will be holding their annual block party. “So if I am not a member of the church, why would I want to attend”? Well, …
Issues, expenses with re-locating fire hall avoided with council okay to expand on-site
Lindstrom firefighters can look forward to getting some elbow room, as city council members agreed 4-0, August 20, to buy and remove the house directly behind and to the east of the firehall on Newell Ave. (Council member Curt Flug was absent)
