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Karl Oskar Days was fantastic, Wannigan Days this weekend
What a fantastic weekend it was for Karl Oskar Days! Except for 30 minutes of rain that unfortunately cancelled the Loppet; but other than that, it was smooth sailing. Crowds were huge, and the parks with the vendors were packed. The parade had beautiful weather and the streets were lined …
Some lighter fare for the summer
Although some people claim that the 4th of July and Karl Oskar Days are the end of summer, I disagree wholeheartedly. We have a few more months of warm temps and beautiful weather to enjoy, so here’s some nice, crisp, light recipes to keep the summer vibes going in your …
Officers in fatal shooting ID’d, BCA continues review
The state investigative agency looking into the facts surrounding a use of force incident in North Branch, June 27, that killed a 36-year-old woman has released the names of the two involved officers.
First round of Opioid Action Council grants approved
The Opioid Action Council for Chisago County recommended a half-dozen grants to be awarded from pharmaceutical company lawsuit settlement funds, and the county commissioners unanimously supported the group’s advice. In total this round of grants distributes $229,000.
Karl Oskar: Imaginary person, actual impact
Karl Oskar Days marked its 60 year anniversary in 2023, and over the decades, many symbols of Lindstrom’s celebration namesake have become landmarks.
Elvis is in the building...
The Ebenezer Meadows on Fairview senior living campus in Wyoming is marking its 20 year anniversary. Pictured: Some of the party-goers June 20 at the complex welcoming an Elvis impersonator act. Attendees also enjoyed barbecue food items, a petting zoo, tours of the site and staff estimated about 200 guests …
Center City Council gets bike trail update, water tower clean-up set
Center City Council met July 2 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Shafer City Council briefs
Shafer City Council met July 2 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Special Lindstrom meeting held to get consensus on apartments
A Lindstrom City Council thumbs-up will give an apartment complex the support it needs to advance in a competitive housing tax credit program the developers will be applying for.
Taylors Falls Council awards facade improvement funding
Two owners of downtown Taylors Falls landmarks were approved at Monday night’s city council meeting for use of city facade improvement funds to do repairs and painting.
Here comes Karl Oskar Days, make your plans now
One little bit of “Matt negativity” before I move on to Karl Oskar Days. What is with the people who use those disposable dental floss picks and then decide the rest of us want to look down and see them all over the place? My lord that is so gross …
Extreme Chocolating!
This is just a two recipe column this week featuring two of my favorite chocolate desserts. They are great, rich, decadent desserts and I love them both in the summer. The tiramisu has a nice, light whipped topping and the German chocolate cake has that sweet, sweet coconut topping that …
Spongy Moth aerial management in Chisago County
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is preparing to treat five sites in Pine, Isanti, and Chisago counties to slow the spread of a spongy moth. Officials will conduct the aerial management activities the week of July 8, beginning as early as 6:30 a.m. each day and continuing throughout the …
