LOCAL
'Cats win county rivalry match in last weight
The North Branch High School gym was packed for last Thursday’s dual meet between the Vikings and the Chisago Lakes Wildcats and, as usual, the teams gave the fans their money’s worth. The Vikings erased an early Wildcat lead and trailed 36-33 going into the 285-pound match, the last match …
LID Board is all set for 2013
A couple members of the Lake Improvement District stepped down for 2013 and two new directors (actually one returning after last serving 10 years ago) were installed at the annual meeting Monday this week.
Law Enforcement
Lakes Area Police are investigating a theft case and unauthorized use of credit card. Authorities executed a search warrant at an apartment above a business on mainstreet, in Lindstrom Tuesday, January 29, about 4:30 p.m
Roaring 20's is coming to Chisago City; we welcome a new member to the family
Last week I made a comment on how the radar run was cancelled at the last moment. I should have clarified it a little more. Because the Rotary Club had hosted the run in years past, many people assumed I was referring to them. I was not. They from the beginning, had …
A haunting in Taylors Falls?
If you don’t believe in ghosts, don’t worry, this reporter didn’t either. But after I spent five hours with the Minnesota Paranormal Investigation Group in the Old Jail Bed and Breakfast, my views have changed.
Foundation message is that 'Life is great on Highway 8'
The Chisago Lakes Community Foundation is sponsoring the Chisago Chairs project, as part of its “Life is great on Highway 8!” campaign.
Law Enforcement
There was no state patrol report available pertaining to a crash Thursday, January 24 just south of where Pleasant Valley Road and Hwy. 95 intersect, about 9 a.m. The highway was detoured (closed) for approximately an hour as authorities responded and then cleared the scene.
Chili choices warm option for combating weekend's frigid weather
The Lindstrom Community Center was filled for the annual chili cook-off competition and potluck dinner, Friday, Jan. 25
Balloons finally flew, we are losing a great person
After three long years, the balloons at the Celebration of the Lakes finally got up. It was beautiful Saturday morning. Sunny and calm, just perfect for a flight. All of the balloons launched, and it’s a good thing, because the winds picked up later that morning which grounded them from …
Masonic February fund drive for Lindstrom Food Shelf will match your donations this month
Minnesota Masonic Charities is offering to do a 1:1 match on fundraisers done by local lodges to benefit non-profit organizations serving their communities. Hiram Lodge 287 in Lindstrom was chartered in 1915 and has 65 members. Recognizing the good that can come from a dollar for dollar match, lodge member …
Diminish the gloom with stew
The word bleak describes this time of year all too well. The days have been so overcast and so gloomy that the grayness seems to seep in under the doors and windows. These are perfect conditions for “cabin fever” aren’t they. I have an idea. Let’s make some stew, the …
All of your Celebration of the Lakes info you need
With all of the build up, it is finally here. The Celebration of the Lakes is officially on and it looks like the weather will cooperate. We are hoping and praying that the winds are calm and the balloons will fly.
