LOCAL
Skating at my age? Good grief
If you get the Press delivered to you, you may be reading this a day late. The USPS closed in honor of the day of mourning for the late President Jimmy Carter. I will admit I am on the fringe of being too young to remember and appreciate the former …
Old ‘OJ’ juice plant demo on-deck
A blighted property in Lindstrom is coming down. The old “OJ” juice factory demolition has been awarded to Carl Bolander and Sons. The property is under ownership of Prelude Holdings, its president Phil Dommer said demolition is expected to occur in early 2025.
New option for Chisago County recyclables in Forest Lake
Chisago County residents now have a second option for proper disposal of household waste, recyclables and later — organic compost products. Chisago County commissioners recently approved an agreement with Washington County to allow for Chisago residents to use the newest Washington County recycling center, at no fee to Chisago residents. …
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Our community lost a good one over the holidays. Local attorney Tim Peterson sadly passed away. I have known Tim for quite a long time and he will be greatly missed. It took me years to figure Tim out. I would bump into him here and there and try to …
Let’s keep warm now that the holidays are done
We are past Christmas now and past New Years. Which means it’s time for hibernation and comfort foods for the winter! Weekend crockpots, sweets for breakfast, everything you need to stay warm in the cold months of Minnesota!
US Capitol breach defendant OK’d to travel out of country
One of the defendants in the January 6, 2021 United States Capitol Breach case, Jonah Westbury of Lindstrom, was granted a revised condition of release by the federal judge overseeing his case. He has been on conditional release since his arrest in 2021.
Two car crash near Taylors Falls kills two December 30
The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office, authorities from Polk County Wisconsin and state patrol personnel responded to a two-car crash on Highway 8 just outside of Taylors Falls last Monday, December 30, where two people were killed. The conditions were wet and foggy as the report of the crash came in …
North Branch resident to be sentenced in March for causing girl's death
An incident in the area of Lakeside Memorial Park in Forest Lake last July, where a 17-year-old girl from Stacy died at the scene — has ended in a conviction of Dylan Simmons, 21, of North Branch. He was prosecuted on charges of operating the car that struck the victim.
St. Croix Bridge public comment on EAW goes until December 26; project on track for 2027
Attendees at a public meeting last week held to gather input on the St. Croix River Osceola to MN bridge project, learned an estimated cost to replace the circa 1953 span is estimated from $30 to $45 million. The extremely complex undertaking is slowly making its way through environmental and …
County gets award from state group
Chisago County has been chosen to receive the Outstanding Economic Development Award by an affiliate of the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC). County Board accepted the honor at the recent AMC conference. The county’s role in coordinating a day of career exploration in manufacturing was described as creating a “meaningful …
Stacy City Council moves street improvements forward; discusss possibilites with well house number one
Stacy City Council met December 10 for a regular meeting. Council member Dennis Thieling was absent.
Chisago City clears path for ATVs; 2025 tax levy, used vactor truck
A dozen people turned out for Chisago City’s Dec. 10 meeting where the 2025 tax levy and budget were on the agenda, but they had come to talk about ATVs, not taxes.
North Branch City Council adopts levy at 12% hike
North Branch City Council members were provided optional budget information in order to take action setting next year’s levy December 10. The budget and levy for 2025 must be designated by the end of December at the latest.
Christmas in Chisago Lakes
First United Methodist Church in Lindstrom held their annual Living Nativity Saturday. Guests were treated to a re-enactment of the birth of Jesus in an outside venue that was followed by hot cocoa and treats.
