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Law Enforcement
Sheriff’s patrol and first responders went to Taylors Falls Sunday, May 25 about 4:45 p.m. on a report of a man in the river, who had not re-surfaced after jumping into the St. Croix River to rescue a boy who fell in while fishing from the bank. Another adult male …
Craigslist? mmm -try Mattslist; the time has come to make a difference
We here at the Press and Search decided we needed to do something different. No I didn’t dye my hair - it’s still grey. Rather, we decided it was time to do something nice for the readers. What we have come up with is pretty neat. Are you ready? We are …
It's rhubarb time in the midwest
It’s about a veggie with the red stalk and green hat that is growing in many gardens. Rhubarb. And yes, rhubarb is a veggie, but many of us call it a fruit, and so do I. Do you know how much rhubarb to pick, or buy, when you’re making a …
Officials informed Superior Silica Sand LLC is no longer pursuing North Branch facility
The Taylors Falls mayor has received word that the Superior Silica Sands proposed facility in North Branch has been halted. The facility would have necessitated a haul route for trucks bringing silica sand product from mines in Wisconsin to the potential transloading site in North Branch, where the trucks would …
Setting a course for a safe ride
Wyoming Police and Fairview Health Services hosted the annual Bike Rodeo, Saturday at Wyoming Elementary School. The first 50 kids got a free bike helmet. Wyoming Officer Anderson talked with a bike rider negotiating the course. Riders demonstrate hand turn signals, awareness of obstacles, riding agility and knowledge of the …
Law Enforcement
Two men were arrested by Lakes Area officers for suspicion of burglary at the Roadhouse in Chisago City. Police responded to an early morning alarm May 12 and observed an apparent forced entry. See story on charges. Also May 12 a tree was down on a powerline in the 11300 …
Memorial Day is a day to honor Vets
This Monday is Memorial Day. Many of us look at it as an extra day off to spend in the yard or with the family. While most do have the day off, we are given the day off for a specific reason. To remember. To remember those who have given …
Ground beef can be low in cholesterol
It’s about ground beef today, or hamburger, as most people call it. Many recipes tell us to drain off the fat after browning hamburger, but a lot of fat often stays behind. Even though it’s an unwanted contributor to cholesterol in the bloodstream, that fat, which rises to the top …
Chisago Lakes Rotary and Foundation give literacy a boost
The Chisago Lakes Rotary is known for donating books to nearby schools and libraries but the group’s efforts now have gone global. This month, the Chisago Lakes Rotary sent 2, 000 new books to two primary schools in Knysna South Africa thanks to a generous donation from the Pearson Foundation, …
Brush with Kindness impact deeper than simply curb appeal
The folks with A Brush With Kindness are looking to make this summer’s Mission Week effort a huge success and a big chunk of defining success involves doing lots of projects. If you feel overwhelmed by all the work that your home might require, ABWK wants you to get in …
Manor owner meets with council about abatement estimates
Center City council members welcomed South Center Manor owner Larry Merhiy to their meeting May 6 for updates on his actions to bring down his building, infested with rats and other vermin, according to city staff.
Law Enforcement
Lakes Area Police had two debit cards turned in that were found in the area of North Avenue and East Street. An ATV user in the city was warned for violating ordinance. May 10 a minor injury crash was reported at Pioneer Road and Hwy 8 about 9 p.m. The …
Make a difference in our community; If you have not renewed, please do so
By now, most of you have sent in your blue renewal cards. I thank you for renewing your subscription to the County Press. For those of you who have not, fear not, there is still time to renew. We won’t be cutting off those of you who have not paid …
It's about eggs
The American Egg Board has proclaimed May as National Egg Month. There are dozens of good reasons why, such as: Eggs are never out of season, they go well with almost everything, they are elegant. (They can be “dressed up” as a souffle or a quiche, or can be just …
