LOCAL
Tractor caravan coming August 4
The Almelund Threshing Company is proud to let the public know the 11th Annual Tractor Caravan is August 4. Join in a relaxing ride, on a scenic 23-mile route through this area.
First of Highway 8 chairs sold
The first of 37 Highway 8 Chairs has been sold for the top price. The Highway 8 Chairs debuted on Monday, July 1, as part of the "Life is GREAT on Highway 8!" campaign initiated by the Chisago Lakes Area Community Foundation. The chairs are available for purchase via Silent …
Law Enforcement
Pry marks were visible on the door to a house and the door frame was damaged where a burglary was reported July 21. No details about what was stolen. The location was on Birch Ave. in Nessel Township. Two underage drinkers were cited July 20 for consumption at the County …
Come out and support the Triathlon; Center City Days is this weekend
I really hope you come out and support the Chisago Lakes Triathlon this weekend. Remember the Kid Triathlon takes place on Saturday with registration at 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. The actual race begins at 9 a.m. Sunday is the big one. The race begins at Paradise Park with the swim …
Cool and refreshing salads
In an age of both fitness and good food, salads are a favorite American food and in important part of today’s lifestyle. They can be the center of attention, a delicious accompaniment, light or hearty, sweet or spicy. Take advantage of fresh veggies and fruit available and the great taste …
Summer celebration smiles
Karl Oskar Royal Court included Emma Penzenstadler, left and Ian Johnson, Annika Olson and Amanda Shoquist. More K.O. Days photos on page 20.
Presenting 2013 Relay honorary co-chairs
Husband and wife LeRoy and Twyla Mitchell, are Honorary Relay for Life Co Chairs in Chisago County this year. They have an amazing story with Twyla experiencing breast cancer in 2002 and LeRoy experiencing throat cancer in 2007. Twyla had no family history of the disease and went through the …
Law Enforcement
Theft from a home in Shafer Township. Items taken (door was left unlocked) included change and bills of about $400 and a Thompson muzzleloader. Mercury 25 hp motor for a boat, reported stolen from boat parked at Center City motel. Refrigerator stolen from vacant house in Franconia Township. Many reports …
Relay For Life will change you forever, Wannigan Days and County Fair here
I was sitting here trying to find something to say about the latest rock jumping tragedy in Franconia, I was at a loss for words. I could go into just how dangerous they are. Or how it seems each year someone drowns jumping off the cliffs. But this time …
More strawberry recipes to share
I hope you don’t mind, but it’s strawberry recipes again. I had two columns of rhubarb recipes a while back and with all the strawberry recipes I have, I just wanted to share some more with you. The berry picking has been excellent, but the season has about ended. If …
Youth helping Humane Society
A half dozen local youth will be at the Chisago City Farmer’s Market July 12 and Aug. 16 to raise funds for Northwoods Humane Society. The youth have been working hard to make a variety of homemade healthy dog treats, sweet breads, brownies, and handcraft items such as scarves (for …
YMCA offering Summer Park Play Days
The YMCA is offering Summer Park Play Days in area parks-- at Goodview in Wyoming, on Goodview Avenue; at Beltz Park in Forest Lake on South Shore Drive and at Stacy Lions Park.
Center City Council hears about public works 'catch up'
The first item of business at the Center City council meeting July 2was a review of the newly hired public works director’s first report to the council. In a two-page letter, Eric Garner stated that he and his part time assistant are “catching up” on city grounds maintenance. He has …
Law Enforcement
July 1 a pole building burned in Fish Lake Township on Stark Road. The fire was called in about 11 p.m. Cambridge Fire Dept. assisted at the scene. No pets, animals or people were in the shed, and according to the preliminary report the cause could have been a 1976 …
