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Hey Aly, check these out!
I always use this Father’s Day column to give Aly some ideas on what to make me coming up! Here’s some of my current faves that I’m going to maybe hint at for her to make this year!
Shafer City Council ups council and mayor pay
Shafer City Council met June 4 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
One hospitalized after Franconia crash June 7
A 19-year-old Andover woman was brought to Regions hospital following a collision at 243 and Hwy. 95 in Franconia Township Friday, June 7.
Short-handed council hit with dilemmas
Chisago City’s regular May 28 meeting involved a relatively short agenda but lengthy discussion. With Mayor Bob Gustafson absent, the remaining four council members found themselves discussing a series of dilemmas.
North Branch Council opts to interview three search firms
The North Branch City Council meeting last week started off with presentations of honors to police staff for outstanding public service, for valor in the line of duty and a letter of commendation from Chief Dan Meyer. The plaques and certificates went to: Randy Coe, Jesse Zajak, Tyler Lawson, Kyle …
Local capitol breach cases; trial delayed
The Lindstrom area residents charged in connection with the mob breach into the U.S. Capitol building January 6 2021 — disrupting validation of election results by Congress— have had their trial date pushed back.
Chisago Lakes celebrates senior class of 2024!
Chisago Lakes held their graduation ceremonies on Monday, June 3 on the football field. It was the culmination of years of hard work for the students. They are just beginning their quest and have so much to look forward to ahead of them. Congratulations grads!
Bring your flag - buy a new flag, good luck local athletes at State
I had the pleasure of taking pictures at the Chisago Lakes Senior High graduation on Monday. It was easily the best weather I have seen at graduation in my 20 plus years of covering them. Judging by the sheer number of family and friends that came out, the weather had …
Let’s get back to rhubarb
Rhubarb is always a column topic that’s deserving of two weeks. There are a lot of recipes out there, and they are in season in a unique time when most everything else is just starting to take hold.
