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Please come to Future Walk; it is time for prom, no more snow!
This is my last reminder for next week's Future Walk presentation. I know you all lead busy lives, really I do. But this presentation warrants giving up some of your schedule to hear Bill Buell. Bill will detail how the small city of New Richmond was lost. No identity, no …
In the tradition of the season
We are in the season of lent in the Christian Church. There are many people who do not eat meat on Fridays during Lent and many who have given up something, like sweets, during this time. This week are recipes for meatless meals and for those who are eating sweets, a …
Moody house sale moving ahead
When your income doesn’t keep up with expenses you cut expenses. and, that’s what the Chisago County Historical Society is attempting to do by carving the bungalow farmhouse lot from the Moody Round Barn Historic Site, in order to sell the house. Or, rather, that’s what the Historical Society is …
Refuge, Family Pathways to merge
The Boards of Directors of Family Pathways and The Refuge Network issued a joint statement announcing their pending merger. Rick Smith, Family Pathways Director, said, “We are happy to announce that The Refuge Network, serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault for the past 28 years, and Family Pathways, celebrating …
County commissioners let go of agreement with Riverwood; hears about capital projects
Chisago County has been contracting for mental health services for decades from a non-profit provider with offices in Braham. The Five County Mental Health group then became four county when Kanabec County withdrew, and recently just three counties were supporting the program, with Mille Lacs pulling out. Chisago County liaison …
Law Enforcement
Lakes Area Police booked a 20-year-old male after being called to an address in Lindstrom where a window had been shattered by someone throwing a rock. The suspect was located and detained shortly after dispatch received the call March 18 about 4 p.m.
Early renewal campaign now; mark your calendars for April 10
You will notice the coupon on top of page two (look left). It is that time once again for our early renewal campaign. For a limited time, you can receive your County Press delivered to your doorstep at a savings. If you are a subscriber, simply cut the coupon and …
Fast, easy and so-o-o good!
When I was at the grocery store last week standing in the produce department, I was looking at my list of foods I was going to buy. Looking through my list I remembered I’d forgotten to write down something that I wanted to get for part of our supper meal. So …
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 …
