LOCAL
Shafer Days this weekend; there is a new business in downtown Lindstrom
The city of Lindstrom would like to see you this weekend. They will be dedicating the completion of the Highway 8 project through town. Beginning at 11 a.m., there will be a ribbon cutting in Memorial Park along with a Swedish Luncheon. When the luncheon is complete, stick around for …
So many apple recipes to choose from
I mentioned in last week’s column that I would be doing more recipes using apples. I decided I would not do any “talk” and get right to the recipes. That didn’t work! A lady called me with this question: “It seems that no matter how high I pile apple slices …
Four-legged fundraiser marks 10th year
Bring people together doing something they enjoy and there’s no end to the good that can come of it. A good example of this is the annual Benefit Barrel Race at Houck Horse Company. The horse farm sells horses, offers lessons and provides a facility for equestrian events. This is …
Hundreds take home piece of history at Strand auction
Some auction shoppers traveled hundreds of miles Sept. 21 for a special sale in Chisago Lake Township, at the farmstead where Ernest and Evelyn Strand lived, worked, raised a family and welcomed friends for 50 years.
Community Meals celebrates second year with help of local churches
Community Meals celebrated serving its 2nd Anniversary dinner on Monday, September 16, In partnership with Family Pathways, what started out as a hope or wish for the community two years ago has flourished into something more than imagined. Volunteers have served 4,288 meals this year (as of the end of …
Law Enforcement
Peggy Keocher, 48, of Stacy is identified by state patrol as the victim in a fatal one-car crash this week. The 2006 Malibu she was riding in was being driven by 21-year-old Rebecca Koecher, of Hopkins. She went off into the left side of the freeway while northbound in Anoka …
Ian Dudley is at it again, Minnesota Vikings have work to do? So do I
The city of Lindstrom would like to see you next weekend. They will be dedicating the completion of the Highway 8 project through town. Beginning at 11 a.m., here will be a ribbon cutting in Memorial PArk along with a Swedish Luncheon October 5. When the luncheon is complete, stick …
Bring home an outstanding fruit
Apples, apples and more apples are waiting in orchards, roadside stands and supermarkets to bring home this outstanding fruit that we can have any time of the year. Johnny Appleseed would be amazed at the hundreds of choices today. There are hundreds of varieties in our nation’s produce departments, whether …
North Branch crowns homecoming royalty
North Branch Homecoming Royalty were announced Tuesday afternoon. Mikayla Carlson was crowned the queen while John Schuster was named king. The homecoming game is Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. The Vikings host Duluth East. There is an informal dance at Wild Mountain Chalet that lasts until 11:30 p.m.
Team to compete in rattiest road trip ever
Ever heard of a “drive-off?” It’s sort of like a dance off or a bake off; only it takes place cross country, with vehicles. And, not just any vehicle.
Winner announced for Highway 8 chairs drawing; all art chairs sold
The Chisago Lakes Area Community Foundation is very appreciative of the overwhelming support for the Highway 8 Chairs project. Organizer Brenda Palmquist said they received many entries from viewers who visited all 37 of the art chairs that were on display this summer along the Highway 8 corridor, from Chisago …
To protect, to serve and to save a life; officers honored
Community members attending last week’s 9-11 Remembrance ceremony in Chisago City’s Moberg Park came to honor those whose lives were changed forever in the 2001 terrorist attacks on American soil. Now called Patriot Day-- September 11 has become a time to collectively call attention to unselfish public service at all …
25th Annual 'Noodlin' it up for Parmly' Sept. 26
Join us in supporting the community by attending the 25th Annual “Noodlin’ it up for Parmly” dinner at Elim Lutheran Church, Scandia on Thursday, September 26 from 4 pm to 6:30pm. This year’s Lasagna dinner and Scandinavian Auction will help support the South Chisago County Meals on Wheels Program. As …
