LOCAL
North Branch city council unable to help resident looking for aid to repair sewer, budget measures include early severance
A distraught resident came before the North Branch City Council Monday night, unable to afford repairs to her "collapsing" sewer service.
Law Enforcement June 10 & 17
June 1 a Lamperts lumber truck lost a partial load in the area of County Road 83 and Maxwell, south of Chisago City.
Asparagus beetle alert
I wrote earlier that Jeff Hahn, U of M Assistant Extension Entomologist, said that due to the unusual spring the insects have come early and in force.
Bring springtime sparkle to your table with this veggie
Crisp, colorful rhubarb brings springtime sparkle to your table in so many different ways.
Didn't get your Press this week? We can help, graduates stay safe this summer
If you had to purchase your Chisago County Press at the store this week and you have a subscription, I can explain.
Center City Council clears way for radio tower east of town someday; water meter issues continue to vex staff
A brief EDA meeting preceded Center City's monthly meeting last Tuesday. The EDA members unanimously approved a $500 donation to the Center City Days community event, scheduled for the weekend of June 25.
New Lindstrom Postmaster "comes home"
Lindstrom Post Office officially installed its new postmaster Cheryl Kempf Friday, June 4 as part of customer appreciation day.
Project Independence achieves goal of solar installation at Middle School
The entire student population of Chisago Lakes Middle School celebrated last week as the new solar panel array, installed on the highway side of the building, was dedicated.
Budget is difficult for County Board to nail down as funds shift
The County Budget is a constantly shifting thing;
Cutworms in the home garden
It seems as though recent articles deal with problems like frost, germination, sawflies, beetles, etc., that's what spring gardening is about.
Welcome your guests with brownies
It's graduation time and many children and grandchildren are about to take that huge step into, as is said, "the real world".
Bring your digital camera to Allemensratt Park this Saturday
Sadly the time has come. If you are a Chisago County Press subscriber and for some reason forgot to send in your renewal payment, I would urge you to do so now.
Story of priest's life now available in soft cover, meet the author - book signing June 13
St. Bridget's of Sweden Catholic Church's former leader, Fr. Bill Whittier, has penned an autobiography "The Journey of a Priest," and a book release event is Sunday, June 13.
Design for 2011 reconstruction of County Road. 9 through Center City presented to public at open house
How do you reconstruct a busy roadway, alongside a lake, skirted by an historic housing district, and incorporate measures into the road design to handle stormwater runoff and protect water quality?
