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Happy Easter to your family; the time has come, a time for change
On Wednesday of last week, Bill Buell of New Richmond came to give a presentation on "Future Walk." I have been writing and inviting people for weeks to come see Bill. We had almost 90 business and community members show up at the Chisago Lakes Area Library. It was awesome. Buell …
What veggie should you serve?
As we draw nearer to the celebration of Easter and you haven’t thought about what you’re going to serve beside ham or turkey, one of the things I think about is what veggie I’m going to serve. It is a given that one of our daughters always brings a creamy …
Recycle day date moved, public art project approved
Shafer City Council met April 1 for a regular meeting. All members were present with City Attorney Ted Alliegro and City Engineer Jon Herdegen absent. With no public hearings scheduled, the council moved to consent agenda. The motion by council member Jesse Keeney passed unanimously. In new business, the council …
Law Enforcement
Lakes Area Police responded to a report of a suicidal male, thought to be armed, at a house on Woodland Drive in Chisago City. Police and deputies established a perimeter and tried to gain entry to the homesite about 9 a.m. Sunday, April 6. The authorities eventually cleared a few …
From 10 inches to 75 degrees; Saturday has many events for you
What a stroke of luck we have had with the weather. Friday brought us close to 10 inches of snow. I was convinced the stuff would never leave, but then it happened, the sun came out. Like a ray of hope, the sun seemed to lift everything. People were smiling, even …
Still in the soup mode
I don’t have to tell you that hopefully, the cold and snow of winter is past. I saved calendars back to 2009 or older, as I like to look back and see what was going on at this time a few years ago, such as high and low temperatures, grandkids …
Girl Scouts active in community
Girls in Troops 56328, 56329 and 53747 partnered with “Minnesota Nice” a troops support organization to send cookies overseas to military servicepersons. They sold cookies at Trinity Church in Lindstrom and around the area that will be packed and shipped overseas. If you want to get involved in Minnesota Nice …
Hiram Lodge 287 making a difference for Family Pathways, Food Shelf
Members of the Hiram Lodge 287 Lindstrom, raised an impressive $6,500 for Family Pathways’ Chisago Lakes Area Food Shelf. As part of the “Double Your Donation” community fundraiser these funds were matched by Minnesota Masonic Charities, bringing the total of fund raised to $13,000. Mason Grand Master David Olson …
Glass art is one-of-a-kind
The silhouettes of ink-black trees and crystalline new snow perfectly back-lit the display of cartoon-colored blown-glass pieces that had been lined up in front of windows, in the Chisago Lakes Library Community Room. After all, glass can only multiply in beauty when accompanied by good light.
Law Enforcement
Lakes Area Police had a report of a fraudulent electronic PayPal account opened. The Chisago City complainant is working with investigators. A “slap cam” incident reported at Chisago Lakes High School. Authorities advised all parties involved that this is an assault and future incidents will be treated as such. A …
Please come to Future Walk; it is time for prom, no more snow!
This is my last reminder for next week's Future Walk presentation. I know you all lead busy lives, really I do. But this presentation warrants giving up some of your schedule to hear Bill Buell. Bill will detail how the small city of New Richmond was lost. No identity, no …
In the tradition of the season
We are in the season of lent in the Christian Church. There are many people who do not eat meat on Fridays during Lent and many who have given up something, like sweets, during this time. This week are recipes for meatless meals and for those who are eating sweets, a …
Moody house sale moving ahead
When your income doesn’t keep up with expenses you cut expenses. and, that’s what the Chisago County Historical Society is attempting to do by carving the bungalow farmhouse lot from the Moody Round Barn Historic Site, in order to sell the house. Or, rather, that’s what the Historical Society is …
Refuge, Family Pathways to merge
The Boards of Directors of Family Pathways and The Refuge Network issued a joint statement announcing their pending merger. Rick Smith, Family Pathways Director, said, “We are happy to announce that The Refuge Network, serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault for the past 28 years, and Family Pathways, celebrating …
