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CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE Q&A
School board candidates Aaron Olson and Sarah Aadland were presented with four questions topical to the Chisago Lakes School District and were given a limit of 500 words per answer.
Halloween all around us
Well we are well into Halloween season and fall decorating. That means the ever popular Ojiketa Haunt is up and running. This year’s theme is The Witches of Cranberry Bog. Beginning Friday and running on Oct 20, 21, 27 and 28, you are invited to Ojiketa Regional Park to take …
Halloween treats for more than kids
It’s about time for Spooky Season! Halloween is just a few weeks away, and the ghostly parties are starting up! So that means it’s time to dust off your favorite costume and bring out your best recipes for the gatherings!
Friends of the Karl Oskar House show the youngsters around
The Friends of the Karl Oskar House hosted all of the Lakeside School 2nd graders last week for the first time since 2019.
2023 Chisago Lakes Referendum at a glance
The Chisago Lakes School District is asking two referendum questions this year, and there’s been plenty of queries swirling around what will be done with the money if either one passes.
Murder charge filed in domestic shooting
A woman who worked for several years as a nurse and provided healthcare to inmates in Isanti County’s correctional facility was the victim of a domestic shooting October 6 in Fish Lake Township. Isanti County Sheriff Wayne Seiberlich released a statement on the tragedy, and expressed sorrow on the loss …
Taylors Falls city hall has unbudgeted HVAC cost
The Taylors Falls city council, minus Mayor Brandon Weiberg and Council member Troy Aanonsen, acted on an emergency HVAC unit replacement Monday night this week. There were three quotes for the work and the vote was unanimous for Aerotek.
Wyoming sets road assessment hearing
The assessment roll for the East Viking and other 2023 street improvements is prepared and Wyoming City Council set the hearing for November 7, acting during the regular city council session. Notices to affected property owners will be sent.
Center City to present trailhead details Oct. 14
Center City Mayor Jill Behnke at last week’s council meeting, announced an upcoming opportunity for residents to learn more about a proposed trailhead for the Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail corridor, near the highway in downtown Center City. There will be details shared Saturday, October 14 on the site of the …
Shafer Council briefs...
Shafer City Council met October 3 for a regular meeting. Mayor Paula Hanson and council member Nick Brehm were absent as well as city engineer Lucas Jones.
County Board considers date, day or time change
The Chisago County Board is the only group of county commissioners that meets in the evenings, throughout the state, and the Board is going to take a look at changing that in an upcoming discussion.
Fire Prevention week is here
This week is Fire Prevention Week. It’s our chance to visit our local fire halls and say thanks to the men and women who take the time out of their lives (yes they all are volunteers) to dutifully serve our great county and protect our homes and businesses. In this …
Soup is a cozy hug
It’s soup season! Slow cookers, fast boils and everything in between, it’s time to start wafting in the aromas of a good, healthy (sometimes not so healthy) soup for the soul!
DOUBLE MOTORCYCLE CRASH
Two motorcycles crash on Highway 95
Details have been released about the double motorcycle crash October 8 on Hwy. 95 at Reed Avenue, in Amador Township.
