LOCAL
Nolan tells gathering of local manufacturers they have an advocate in Washington D.C.
Make It in Minnesota is the slogan behind a campaign championed by U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan, while visiting Chisago County manufacturing firms last week as Congress took a break.
More from the state fair
In open categories at the State Fair (not 4H or commercial) this local area was represented well. (The state fair results page wasn’t fully updated by early this week so if anubody’s name was missed last week, or in this week’s paper, for top place finishes, please send us a …
Laro wins Kemps grand prize
The fun is just starting for Wyoming area resident Mollie Laro-- whose concept for a new ice cream flavor won the 2013 Kemps Hometown Favorite contest. The winner was announced at the State Fair last week.
Chisago City woman finds fulfilling niche working with AmeriCorps
By the time you read this Vanessa Schultz will be in Colorado, immersed in a career field she hadn’t even considered in 2010 when she was graduating Chisago Lakes High School.
Introducing the Birthday Box Project with Family Pathways
Introducing The Birthday Box Project with Family Pathways. The Birthday Box Project provides neighbors in need the proper items to celebrate birthdays without the worry of how to pay for the “extras”. Many people in our community struggle to stretch their money to make all the monthly bills. As a …
Law Enforcement
Lakes Area Police took three reports of thefts from vehicles last week. Incidents were on Maple St., and Pleasant Ave. in Lindstrom. Car was reported stolen from an address off Newlander, in Lindstrom.
Why is everyone laughing so much? buying cake mix? can you buy two?
As I drove to work on Tuesday morning, there was a strange phenomenon taking place. Every car I passed, people were crying. I thought maybe they had passed a gruesome accident. But when I stopped at the light in Lindstrom, I was next to one of them. They were not crying... …
Versatility of zucchini
Is it really September? I think I’ve turned the page on the calendar too soon, but I know that’s not true. Harvesting veggies from the garden is in full force and has been for the past few weeks. There is one veggie that, one day it’s not ready to pick and …
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.
