LOCAL
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 …
And they're off!
Goldfish races were offered in the kiddie carnival area at the block party last weekend at St. Bridget’s. The goldfish are dropped from a cup into water in a roof gutter-- and the idea is to blow through a straw to nudge the fish to swim to the end. The …
Scuplture trio dedication will be Sat., October 5
Lindstrom artist Ian Dudley has been carrying around an idea in his head for years, a vision of a public art piece honoring three men credited with founding the Chisago Lakes and Lindstrom area.
Law Enforcement
Chief Dan Meyer said North Branch Police are enaged in an “active” investigation into a burglary last week, on Labor Day, at Country Valu Pharmacy on Main Street. A report of suspicious activity seen at the drug store came into dispatch about 2:45 a.m. and it was apparent when authorities …
Apple Festival and Stagecoach Days; you can still volunteer this week
One of my favorite events of the year takes place on Sunday. The annual Almelund Apple Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. I knew once the Vikings started playing, the festival had to be close. If you have never been to the festival, I will try to explain it. It …
'Loving up' the tomato this week
It’s about “The Apple of Love,” say the French, the “Apple of Paradise,” say the Germans, and I say tomato and maybe you say toe-mah-toe...whatever! I like to refer to tomatoes as natures own fast food! A little nutritional values of this juicy, red fruit (It really is a fruit): A medium …
Remembering 9-11 Patriots Day
At 6pm at Moberg Park on Wednesday, September 11, American Legion Post 272 of Chisago City will have a remembrance.The Chisago Lakes High School band will play and there will be local law enforcement awards, as well as new law enforcement officers being installed. Scouts, law enforcment officers, fire department, military …
Back to school
New Taylors Falls School Principal Jason Riebe was the first one greeting elementary students arriving at school Tuesday. There are approximately 360 students at Taylors Falls that he needs to learn the names of this year. School enrollments are finalized for reporting to the state in early October. Riebe succeeds …
