LOCAL
County commissioners OK website update and tech policies
Social media and the wireless information age had the County Board’s attention last week for most of the regular agenda. The county has muddled along with a less-than-stellar website for years; and County Administrator Bruce Messelt brought a software supplier to the Board’s attention that can address all the website’s …
Law Enforcement
November 7 Lakes Area Police investigators were notified of a video being seen/made available at the Chisago Lakes High School potentially containing pornographic images of underaged students. The incident of alleged sexual activity was video-recorded in Taylors Falls. This is under active investigation.
Thank you Veterans for everything, we sadly say goodbye to a great friend
This past Monday was Veteran’s Day. I had the opportunity to cover a couple of local events put together to honor our local Veterans. If you have ever read my column before, you know what love I have for these men and women who have served our great country, …
Not just apples, but applesauce too
About a month ago, I said I was finished with apple recipes. I lied... again! While looking through my apple file for a certain recipe, I happened upon several recipes clipped together that said, “Applesauce recipes.” Hm-m-m. Guess I forgot about using applesauce in some recipes. Our son’s apple trees were …
Compost dump stays busy
There was a pretty steady flow of visitors to the compost site north of Chisago City last weekend...over 70 had signed-in before noon, according to the site manager. The disposal site is on acreage near the Chisago Lakes Joint Sewer Wastewater Treatment Facility, just north of the #19 and Lofton …
Thank a Veteran Monday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day is around the corner, this year on Monday of next week. It is designated a national holiday to recognize the many sacrifices our veterans have made in service to our country. Please say a word of thanks to our veterans for their service to our country, men and …
County loans Lindstrom funds to help raze downtown building
Lindstrom Mayor Keith Carlson and City Administrator John Olinger successfully pled the city’s case and walked out of last week’s County HRA/EDA meeting with a zero interest loan for $135,000. The funds will be used to acquire and remove a deteriorating wood frame structure, the “Holmquist” building, between the east …
Law Enforcement
Lakes Area Police had a number of calls (most around 3 a.m.) complaining of disruptive parties over the last week. November 3 the Taylors Falls patrol deputy investigated property damage at a location on Chisago Street. Report was that an agitated male party broke a window.
Lots to do this weekend..lots, local high schools represented well at state
This weekend is the annual Chisago Lakes PTO Craft and Art Fair. Held on Saturday at the Chisago Lakes Middle School, you will find tons of crafters and food. There is everything from fine art to knitted stocking caps. Plenty of gift items for your Christmas. The fair runs from …
Gluten-free this week
Today’s recipes are those that I haven’t given to some of you for a long time. I have a friend who asked if I had recipes which are gluten-free, and if I did, would I put some of them in my column. Do you know what gluten is? I went …
Chisago eyed by Geronimo Energy for solar farm sites
Geronimo Energy has at least four sites identified in Chisago County for solar power farms that will provide alternative energy sources into the massive midwest power grid. Geronimo Energy representatives met Monday this week with the county’s HRA/EDA to request that the Board send a letter of support to the …
Smooth move for historic parsonage, as townsfolk look on
Earlier this week the congregation of Immanuel Lutheran in Almelund said goodbye to the church’s historic parsonage, which was moved to make room for extra parking and storage. LiteHOUSE Movers from Wisconsin handled the project Tuesday morning, starting at 8:30 a.m. Power service was off for only 35 minutes as …
Outwerwear Fair another success
The annual Trinity Church Outerwear Fair went off really strong this year with an estimated 500 people finding something warm to wear when the winter arrives...large group photo is all the church program helpers who sort and arrange and assist in many ways so this can happen. In smaller photo-- …
Hundreds pitch-in at 'Feed My Starving Children' mobile pack
Local citizens were making a difference in the lives of 468 children they will most likely never even meet, just by spending a couple of hours at a meal packaging event for Feed My Starving Children.
