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Karl Oskar Days Button Contest Entries
The Karl Oskar Days Committee is bringing the selection of a 2014 Karl Oskar Days button to the public. You are asked to pick your favorite and submit the form on this page. The winners will be reviewed by the K.O. Days committee and the finalists will be announced after …
Law Enforcement
Lakes Area Police were called to a property damage crash in the Primary School parking lot, March 6. A snowmobiler had struck two parked cars. When the officer arrived the 32-year-old female who was identified as the operator, had fled the scene and two children riding on the snowmobile had …
A trip to state is just what this area needed; donate your used clothes
Congratulations to the boys hockey team for their trip to state. Although they ended up losing the game, it was still wonderful seeing them down there on the ice. Chisago Lakes brought a bunch of busses filled with students, all ready to cheer loudly. If I had to estimate (which …
Three good reasons for citrus
We are in the season of citrus and today it’s about oranges. Along with being rich in vitamin C, oranges are known to fight colds, flu and cancer. Citrus fruits contain pectin, which has been found to help protect against heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that …
Hazelden expands
If you have passed anywhere near Hazelden on South Center Lake, it would have been tough to not notice the massive crane revolving above the treetops. Hazelden is demolishing buildings to be replaced by a pair of two-story housing units. The first of the two construction projects (in lower left …
Law Enforcement
Authorities booked a Forest Lake resident this week on charges stemming from an incident in September, when she allegedly sold methamphetamine to an undercover East Central Drug Task Force investigator. Marion Marie Baca is charged with felony sale and fleeing, and a misdemeanor for providing false information when detained. Court …
CL and NB pump out the athletes, wait before opening your mail
Congratulations to the swimmers, divers, and wrestlers who all took part in their state tournaments this weekend. The boys all did absolutely great. Congratulations to Joe Virga who took fourth place in wrestling at 170 pounds ad Dylan Connell who took sixth place in the 120 pound class. What a …
So many ways to prepare
It is National Potato Month. There are so many different recipes for potatoes and today I decided to make French fries. H-m-m-m. Not the best way to prepare potatoes nutritionally, is it? The term is surprisingly a strictly American phrase. However, the French are credited with the popularity of thin-cut …
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, …
