LOCAL
Law Enforcement
Two men were arrested by Lakes Area officers for suspicion of burglary at the Roadhouse in Chisago City. Police responded to an early morning alarm May 12 and observed an apparent forced entry. See story on charges. Also May 12 a tree was down on a powerline in the 11300 …
Memorial Day is a day to honor Vets
This Monday is Memorial Day. Many of us look at it as an extra day off to spend in the yard or with the family. While most do have the day off, we are given the day off for a specific reason. To remember. To remember those who have given …
Ground beef can be low in cholesterol
It’s about ground beef today, or hamburger, as most people call it. Many recipes tell us to drain off the fat after browning hamburger, but a lot of fat often stays behind. Even though it’s an unwanted contributor to cholesterol in the bloodstream, that fat, which rises to the top …
Chisago Lakes Rotary and Foundation give literacy a boost
The Chisago Lakes Rotary is known for donating books to nearby schools and libraries but the group’s efforts now have gone global. This month, the Chisago Lakes Rotary sent 2, 000 new books to two primary schools in Knysna South Africa thanks to a generous donation from the Pearson Foundation, …
Brush with Kindness impact deeper than simply curb appeal
The folks with A Brush With Kindness are looking to make this summer’s Mission Week effort a huge success and a big chunk of defining success involves doing lots of projects. If you feel overwhelmed by all the work that your home might require, ABWK wants you to get in …
Manor owner meets with council about abatement estimates
Center City council members welcomed South Center Manor owner Larry Merhiy to their meeting May 6 for updates on his actions to bring down his building, infested with rats and other vermin, according to city staff.
Law Enforcement
Lakes Area Police had two debit cards turned in that were found in the area of North Avenue and East Street. An ATV user in the city was warned for violating ordinance. May 10 a minor injury crash was reported at Pioneer Road and Hwy 8 about 9 p.m. The …
Make a difference in our community; If you have not renewed, please do so
By now, most of you have sent in your blue renewal cards. I thank you for renewing your subscription to the County Press. For those of you who have not, fear not, there is still time to renew. We won’t be cutting off those of you who have not paid …
It's about eggs
The American Egg Board has proclaimed May as National Egg Month. There are dozens of good reasons why, such as: Eggs are never out of season, they go well with almost everything, they are elegant. (They can be “dressed up” as a souffle or a quiche, or can be just …
LID has hauled off 12 tons of dead fish from area lakes
The Lake Improvement District has hauled away almost 13 tons of dead fish so far-- collected off area lakes, especially from North Center Lake-- where a large fish die off was observed this winter in the lake. The LID provided two roll-offs for fish disposal, one at Hillcrest RV Park …
Congressional service will be long-remembered here
Almost as stunning as when Jim Oberstar lost his re-election bid in 2010, was the news May 3 that Minnesota’s longest-serving congressman had passed away in his sleep that morning. Jim Oberstar, 79, was an 18-term House member in Washington D.C. representing Chisago County in the 8th District. He was …
North Branch city completes required ESSBY site review
The 400-acre redevelopment area in North Branch called ESSBY (see graphic) has seen its every-five-year environmental review completed. The study hasn’t been altered much from two previous assessments, because not much has been developed in ESSBY.
Law Enforcement
Lakes Area Police Department went to a call of a burglary in progress at a Norelius Lane address. Neighbors had detained a 29-year-old male suspect, who gave authorities false information. He was arrested about 4 p.m. About 9 p.m. Lakes Area got a call of an empty pontoon on South …
Wally Carlson was a great man; Happy Mothers Day to all moms
I am writing today with a very heavy heart. Once again our community has lost a truly great person. Wally Carlson passed away late last week. For those of you who didn't know Wally, yes. he is that Wally from the gas station. For those of you who were lucky …
