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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.
Law Enforcement
Investigators are piecing together what is believed to have been an incident of suicide, with the male victim found alongside I-35, between Stacy and North Branch, near the #17 interchange last week. Callers reported seeing a body lying by the northbound lane of the freeway about 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug …
Ki Chi Saga Days this weekend; what is that darn scratching noise?
Ki Chi Saga Days are here. Make sure to head to Chisago City for a long weekend of fun for everyone. We have a detailed schedule of events in this edition. Also in this edition, you will find the first clue for Moberg’s hidden horn. The lucky winners will take home …
Salad file is bursting at the seams
It’s salad recipes again. My salad file is bursting at the seams and now and then I go through the many recipes, weeding out the ones that I probably wouldn’t make and the file gets smaller. Don’t be afraid to try something different, rather than iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, radishes and …
'ABWK' puts out the call for Sept. mission week here
The good works provided by an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity are starting to be noticed around the area; as dilapidated homesites are made safe and attractive once again by the newly formed local volunteers with “A Brush With Kindness.”
Skate park getting a slight makeover
Maintenance was underway at the Chuckie Lundquist Park skate facility in Chisago City. Workers were cleaning out underneath this half-pipe apparatus last week and re-surfacing of skatepark features was taking place under manufacturer’s warranty.
Ribbon cutting held at new Lindstrom facility
St. Croix Regional Medical Center opened its Lindstrom Clinic, Monday, August 5. The clinic is complete and open for patients.
Lindstrom Navy man donates life-saving stem cells in DOD program
When you serve in the military your name becomes part of a massive database... there’s no end to your country’s on-going ability to track your location, rank, skills earned, among other things. But, little did Andrew King, of Lindstrom, realize, one list his name was placed onto when joining the …
