LOCAL
Rotary supports Baby Blanket at St. Bridget's
The Chisago Lakes Rotary Club presented a $5,000 check to Baby Blanket at the regular Rotary meeting August 20. The donation was from proceeds of the annual golf tournament that is held in June. The tournament's main sponsor is Kendall Howard, with generous gifts from other community businesses and individuals …
Hwy. 8 chairs fundraiser bid deadline September 3
There are only a few days to get a bid in to own one of the “Life is Great on Highway 8” art chairs. The bidding will stop at noon Tuesday, September 3.
Chisago County parks planning underway, your survey responses helpful
Chisago County Park Board is interested in feedback regarding your use of and ideas for our County Parks and Trails. As you know there are City Parks, County Parks, State Parks and National Parks. This survey relates specifically to our County Park System, including Fish Lake Park, Kost Dam Park, …
Road projects update includes OK to move turnbacks forward
Chisago County commissioners set the process in motion last week to transfer “jurisdiction” of about 40 miles of roadway that have been identified as no longer fitting into the county road system and which should become township/city lanes.
Law Enforcement
Lakes Area Police ticketed an 89-year-old driver after he drove his Ford Escape through an active accident scene Aug. 21 at County Road 23 and Hwy. 8, and continued east in the westbound lane to get around about 20 cars delayed for the accident.
Want to make a difference? Here's your chance; school is almost here
There are some really neat things I want to talk about this week. They are not happening for a few weeks, but I thought I would mention them for your calendars.
It's about carrots today
This is a quote from one of my information loaded cookbooks: “Eating a carrot a day is like signing a daily insurance policy. You may be surprised to know that cooked carrots are better for you than raw ones. This is because the cellulose-stiffened cell walls are partially dissolved, making …
Sights from 2013 Ki-Chi-Saga Days
A trio stood in the shallows of Chisago Lake, hoping to land a big one as part of the Ki-Chi-Saga Days fishing contest last weekend. Other competitors situated themselves on the Paradise Park fishing pier and the boat access dock. For more pictures, see story.
Law Enforcement
There were two reports to Lake Area Police of vehicle tampering at Schmidt’s auto service center in Chisago City, one incident Aug 15 and one Aug 17. Doors were found open and there were visible signs of vehicles being gone through both times. No details on any items missing. About …
Something big happening in town, get up, get out, and do something
There is something very new and exciting opening in Lindstrom. Many of you have watched as the large building was being erected over the winter and wondered what is was. It is the St. Croix Regional Medical Center Lindstrom Clinic. SCRMC has opened a state of the art clinic that …
Crazy for corn this week
It’s about corn today. Last week, I received a note asking if I could answer a couple of questions about “un-dressing” the ear of corn (That’s exactly what the person asked!), as in, how to easily get the silk off the ear after husking it. First, be careful not to …
2013 Almelund Threshing Show
As a threshing machine spewed grain into the collection hopper; the waste wheat chaff and plant material came off the end of the conveyor, dropping into a loose pile. Kids are fascinated by the rugged, noisy equipment at the Threshing Show and some, like these boys, had to get up-close …
Got old schoolhouse photos? Contact Don at the Historical Society
Several years before Minnesota even became a state there were already 18 schoolhouses in Chisago County. By 1888 there were 46 schools, and shortly after the turn-of-the century 59 buildings were designated places of learning for area children.
Thrift Store fills a semi-trailer
Family Pathways Thrift Store volunteers help people fill a semi-trailer with clothing donations. Bring your items to the Forest Lake Thrift Store on Saturday, August 24, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help neighbors in need.
