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Lots of events this weekend, get out and have some fun
Where has time gone? We are already at the Chisago Lakes Showcase this weekend. Never heard of the Showcase? None of us have. That’s because the Home Show that we all have known since the early 80’s has been rebranded and shortened to one day. The show is still jam …
Feelin’ hot, hot, hot
I was in Jamaica a couple of weeks ago, and I tried to immerse myself as much as I could in their local flavors. I had oxtails, plantains, jerk everything, rice, and a whole host of other things that I can’t remember or couldn’t pronounce!
North Branch continues complaint hearing due to personal issues
The drama lives on another week at least, in North Branch. City council member Kelly Neider, who was due to defend herself from unknown allegations, was a no-show for a hearing scheduled for March 19.
ARMER contract covers several hundred radios
The two-year ARMER agreement was adopted by the County Board on a 4-1 vote last week with Commissioner Ben Montzka opposed. He stated he couldn’t support the increase of $70 (from $30 to $100 and then in 2026 it becomes $125) in the surcharge for each radio. County Administrator Chase …
$60K awarded to arts in valley
Eighteen organizations have received Valley Arts Grants totaling $60,000 to fund arts programming and general operating support throughout the St. Croix Valley. Recipients represent a diverse array of nonprofit organizations, some with a strong arts focus, and others offering arts programming through special events, festivals, and classes.
Trump voters dominated primary
Voting in a presidential primary election appears to have not generated enthusiasm with members of the voting public in Chisago County. The relatively lackluster showing last Tuesday of about 6,300 voters, in the 25 county precincts, equates to a turnout of approximately 16 of every 100 people registered to vote.
Center City Council reviews sewer, water hook-up; new website services
Center City Council met March 6 for a regular meeting. Council member Lloyd Vetter and council member Ryan Pease were absent.
Wyoming approves after-the-fact ball practice facility
The Wyoming City Council, minus member Dennis Schilling, sanctioned a conditional use permit for a baseball instructional facility on 250th and Fallbrook, inside of an accessory structure on a residential lot. The building has already been used by its owner, a retired Forest Lake coach, for honing youth ball playing …
Safe routes to schools expand on Co. Rd. 30
The city of North Branch is adding to its already impressive miles of “safe routes to schools” (see map) and a section of the County Road 30 project is included on the list of pending safe routes zones. The County is lead agency for scheduled improvements to be made along …
Waffles and beer, are there two better things to put in my body?
This weekend has some fun things for all of us to take in locally. Saturday the Chisago Lakes Lions Club would love to invite you and everyone you know to their annual Swedish Waffle Day celebration. The awesome meal consists of Belgian waffles (all you can eat) with all the …
All hail St. Patrick and his food!
I was just in Jamaica last week, and as much as I’d like to share some jerk recipes and other traditional Jamaican dishes, I’m going to continue my two weeks of St. Patrick’s Day recipes today, and we’ll leave next week for some of the more tropical fare I had …
Congressman Stauber to be joined by Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman During Upcoming Gray Wolf Listening Session
On Monday, March 18, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) will host a gray wolf listening session in Forest Lake along with Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (Wyoming-at-large). This event will be open to the public. Stauber has invited Congresswoman Hageman to co-host this listening session because of her extensive legal background pursuing litigation …
Fentanyl fight has local roots
You can’t tell from how somebody appears on the outside, but there are thousands of people going about their lives and circulating in their communities, whose souls are under reconstruction. Their time on earth was rolling right along until a best friend, a loved one, son or daughter, sister, or …
Election 2024 starts soon
Minnesota holds a Presidential Primary March 5. Absentee voting ends March 4 for this primary involving the major state parties. The absentee (early) vote can still be cast at the Chisago County Government Center at the auditor’s office during business hours, which will also be open March 2, Saturday from …
