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Good day for a drive - on the ice...

On Sunday we were eating dinner when our dog started barking like mad. We got up to see a small SUV driving on the lake ice. Big deal Matt - cars drive on the ice all the time. True, but this car was probably approaching 50 miles per hour. We …

Heating things up with jalapeños

It’s been a while since I’ve put the spotlight on spicy food, so if you have a soft palette or can’t handle the heartburn, you may not want to read any further!

ARMER contract getting attention

The mayor for the City of Wyoming, Lisa Iverson, spoke during public comment at last week’s County Board meeting, advising the commissioners it’s time to get started on the emergency radio contract language soon.

Memorial podcast online

It’s been stated the more often that a person who has passed is talked about, in a good natured way, the stronger the positive memories become of him or her.

Lakes Area Police inching closer to design of new facility

The four member Lakes Area Police Commission inched towards giving shape to the proposed new law enforcement facility for the Chisago City-Lindstrom shared police force.

Chisago City organizes for 2024; OK’s long range water capacity study

The Chisago City Council began 2024 with a special organizational meeting on Jan. 9.

Local Eagle Scouts finishing up community projects

Area Boy Scouts were active in community projects required to attain their Eagle Scout Rank in 2023.

North Branch has interim administrator in place, search process next thing to resolve

After a motion to table action naming Jason Ziemer as North Branch interim city administrator failed; motion supporters City Council members Kelly Neider and Peter Schaps then voted with three members of the council to have Ziemer serve until a full-time, permanent administrator comes on board.

Black eye? Thanks Ma Nature

What a blow Mother Nature gave us the last few days. To go from the 40’s and wearing sweatshirts for outdoor apparel to donning Carhartt coats with face masks to protect our cheeks from below zero temps.

Fish Lake burn death defendant declared incompetent

A district court judge has ruled Dallas Raymond Evenstad to be incompetent to stand trial. He was facing trial on first degree murder charges in the death of one person, and serious injury sustained by another, both of whom were set on fire June 4, 2023 inside their Fish Lake …

With Brink's bell ringers' help, Salvation Army has a big year in Chisago City

In a year that saw many Salvation Army bucket donations decrease, the one located at Brink’s Market saw a major increase.

Police hire; new outreach program get council okay

As the City of Wyoming strides into 2024 the city leaders met to assign city council members to posts and adopt fees and handle a host of other city organizational measures, January 2. Council meetings remain the first and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Claire Luger continues as vice …

Golden Globes was fun...?

Here comes the cold finally. As I always state, I am old.. my memory isn’t what it used to be, but this is one of the latest that I can remember the ice being open in the winter. I have photos on my phone from this time last year and …

Let’s BEE real, it’s honey recipes

I was trying to think of an inspiration for this week’s column, and it came in an unusual form. Our publisher, Matt Silver, and I were judges in the Chisago Lakes Spelling Bee earlier this week. Matt has been doing it for quite some time and this was my third …

Shafer council briefs........

Shafer City Council met January 2 for a regular Council meeting. All members were present.

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