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Law Enforcement
A business in Stacy reported theft of hundreds of pounds of aluminum stored in locked dumpsters, February 26. A fence around the property was cut for access. Video surveillance caught images of two male suspects with flashlights. The case is under investigation.
Snow is good for...ouch, oh yeah the lakes; Spring Break idea that won't break the bank
I had a call yesterday from a gentleman. He wanted to know why I chose a homeless shelter in Minneapolis to ask for donations to be given. We had a nice conversation and I explained to him that I was truly just looking for a homeless shelter to donate to. …
The ever popular pineapple
Today it’s pineapple. Think of it as the friendly fruit. In the Caribbean West Indies, pineapples dangling in doorways have long been a sign of welcome. Using this exotic fruit as a symbol of hospitality spread to Europe and parts of the United States, where its familiar shape often is …
Final costs to finish downtown Lindstrom exceed available budget, one project delayed
The city of Lindstrom is looking at a “To Do List” of projects which are the city’s responsibility in order to finalize the highway corridor project. One had to be deleted from this year’s work plan when council members learned February 21 that the bank account won’t stretch to cover …
Law Enforcement
Snowmobiler said his throttle stuck, and forced him to lose control and he crashed his snowmobile into a tree Saturday, Feb 23 about 5 p.m. The 44-year-old man, a Mounds View resident, was airlifted to North Memorial. The crash scene was near Basswood Road and 505th in Nessel Township.
Something must be in the water at the High School; Visitor Guide comes to you
Wow, a huge congratulations are due for a couple of highschool teams. The Wildcat swimmers have qualified four individuals and three relay teams for the State Swimming Tournament. Congratulations to Jake Ewert, Riley Darling, Avery Turman, James Falkowski, Zach Halfen, Aaron Wiger, and Austin Turman. Last but not least, …
Wild rice: nature's goodness
From the waterways of the Upper Midwest, “The Land of Lakes,” comes one of America’s greatest grains -- wild rice. Not a true rice, it is actually an aquatic grass. It is low in fat, high in protein, potassium and vitamin B. In its sealed package it will keep almost …
Thimm offered superintendent job
Joe Thimm, who has served the Chisago Lakes School District as a teacher, a high school activities director and who is currently the Taylors Falls Elementary School principal -- got the nod to be the district’s next superintendent following hours of School Board deliberations February 27.
Library sculpture project on schedule for upcoming install
The advance of spring brings with it all sorts of anticipation; the thaw of the lakes, the world awakening after snowmelt, being able to get into your garden or vineyard...and for some art lovers, spring 2013 will mean the sculpture of Nellie Gustafson will be unveiled.
Law Enforcement
Rush Lake Resort and Campgrounds had a forced entry and theft of cash both from the register and from pulltabs drawer. Fishing reels were also taken from the business. The incident was reported Feb 12.
Please come out to the Home Show this weekend; wrestling a big deal? Umm yes!
Spring time is just around the corner. B.S. you say? I have proof. The 2013 Home and Garden Show is taking place this weekend at the Chisago Lakes High School. Would these vendors bother attending the show if Spring wasn’t close? I don’t think
Explaining the 'less neat and tidy side of history'
The map that accompanies the Treaty of 1825 shows a diagonal line across central Minnesota at about St. Cloud...following an angle southeast below Cambridge, past the lower corner of Chisago County, stopping at the St. Croix River north of Stillwater.
Sand processor gets state permit, could be operating soon
The air quality permit for the Tiller Corp sand processing plant has been issued and site work is underway at the plant on 415th Street in North Branch to ready it for operations. The MN Pollution Control Agency approved conditions in the permit last week. The emissions parameters are pretty much …
Law Enforcement
Many icy road condition-related reports Sunday, Feb 10 of vehicles off I-35 and secondary roads in the area
