LOCAL
Missing person located
UPDATE: Hope was located on Friday, January 30 safely.The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension alert network is distributing a photo and description of a 16-year-old girl, from the Stacy-Lent Township area, who hasn’t been in touch with family since January 17. Chisago County investigators released the information late Wednesday, Jan. 29 …
So. Center Lake 700-year old organism 'resurrection' one for the evolution ecology record books
A scientific investigative practice called “resurrection ecology” has brought to life a 700-year old organism, extracted from the bottom of South Center Lake.
Lindstrom Council ready to dip toe in the water
Is it time to look into consolidating facilities and personnel among the three Chisago Lakes cities? Lindstrom City Council had an agenda item last week to start discussions about eliminating overlapping services and the council tentatively answered yes to at least looking into merging Lindstrom, Chisago City and Center City …
Caucus time February 4
The first Tuesday night in February is when the political parties in Minnesota start building their platform that will serve as foundations for the 2014 election campaigns. Caucus night is open to anybody willing to participate as a member of a party, be it Democrat or Republica, or Independent.
Law Enforcement
Chisago County deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery about 7:30 p.m. Monday, January 20 at Tim’s Country Cupboard. Suspect had just fled on a snowmobile, authorities were told. The man’s physical description and the sled description were very detailed and a search was conducted. Chisago County deputies …
Celebration different? We think it will be better! Come out and see for yourself
It is finally here. This weekend, the Chisago Lakes Chamber will unveil our new Celebration of the Lakes event. It has been re-tooled, re-worked, refined, and re-booted. The COL committee has worked endless hours to make sure your family has a wonderful experience this year. So what is different? …
Get ready for three days of winter fun
It’s time to get ready for the three days of fun at the Celebration of Lakes. Ice fishing is one of the activities on the agenda for all three days. Bud and our sons do a lot of ice fishing so this is right up their alley. If you’re not …
Wyoming F.D. uses local donations for fire extinguisher training program
The Wyoming Fire Department is announcing the launch of a new Community Education Program focused on hands on fire extinguisher training for Wyoming businesses, students and groups. Wyoming Fire Chief JJ Hastings expects this new program to be a hit with Wyoming residents and business owners.“We were approached last spring …
Lindstrom EDA loan program explained at breakfast session
The City of Lindstrom in conjunction with the EDA, held an informative meeting and breakfast January 14. The meeting was for building and business owners located in Lindstrom.
New yoga studio owner hoping site becomes community hub
Don’t let the words yoga and fitness throw you off; the new business opening inside the mall in Center City isn’t really about creating bodies that look good on the outside, it’s more about creating spiritual fitness.
Law Enforcement
Sheriff’s personnel broke up a house party very early Sunday morning, Jan 12 resulting in two arrests ad charges against Alexis Ann O’Brien, 18 (speed) and Eric Thomas Leintz, 26, (mushrooms and LSD) for possession of controlled substances. A number of adults between 18 and 21 were cited for underage …
Celebration of the Lakes has plenty of events for you to participate in
Can you believe the Celebration of the Lakes is next weekend? This winter is flying by. Last week I was writing about the warm weather we had and today I just ingested my third dose of Aleve. When it comes to shoveling, the old back isn't what she used …
Chicken served over rice; the perfect combo
Chicken. We all know what chicken is, right? Chicken is the most digestible meat that we eat, the white meat being slightly more digestible than the dark and lower in calories, depending on how it is prepared of course. Many chicken recipes call for chicken breast, with or without the bone. …
New judge takes office in Chisago County
A new judge took office January 9, filling a vacancy created when Judge McBride accepted re-assignment to Washington County. Judge Suzanne Bollman was appointed by Governor Mark Dayton and her investiture included remarks from fellow judges and colleagues. Judge Bollman comes most recently from the county attorney’s office in Sherburne …
