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New exhibit at History Center: Resorts Revisited

The Chisago County Historical Society is pleased to announce that a new exhibit is ready for viewing at the History Center in downtown Lindstrom. Since we will be hosting the traveling exhibit, “We Are Water MN” from the MN Humanities Center for several weeks this summer, we decided to take …

Newspapers still work, meet the candidates for Stacy election

With the chain of lakes at an incredibly low level right now, and us only owning two sections of dock at my house, the docking of our boat was looking grim.

A little bit of this, a little bit of that

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter and enjoyed their time with family, friends and the Easter bunny!

Chisago City Park Commission voices concern over high cost of Old Towne Road Trail extension; police seek bonuses

Rising costs of the Old Towne Road Trail Extension to Ojiketa Regional Park have sparked concerns from members of the Chisago City Park Commission. At its March 26 meeting, the Chisago City Council was asked to consider the city engineer’s recommendation for a revision of the Old Towne Road Trail …

Law Enforcement

The Minnesota State Patrol is not identifying a female driver in the two vehicle crash, that happened just outside of Taylors Falls, Saturday, March 30 about 1 p.m. She was westbound on Highway 8 at Valley View Lane— operating a Ford Taurus and accompanied by a female passenger, 62, from …

City of Stacy Special Election VOTER'S GIUDE

The newly created City of Stacy is holding a special election April 9. Voting is at the old Lent Township Hall, 33155 Hemingway Avenue, north and east of downtown Stacy.

City of Stacy to hold candidate forum

The purpose of the Candidate Forum is to give the newly combined City of Stacy voters an educational opportunity to hear candidates discuss the issues of importance to them in this election.

Snow doesn't diminish Easter Egg hunt in Chisago City

Chisago City and friends celebrated an old fashioned Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 23, before the big spring break snowstorm hit. The weather was nice at Paradise Park where hunting areas were taped-off for various age groups. Event volunteer Mark Anderson is pictured showing the waiting crowd what the “golden …

Chisago County Opioid Action Council to offer grants soon for local settlement fund uses

The Chisago County Opioid Action Council is nearly ready to announce funding availability in the form of grants for projects and outreach — that will reduce the harm caused by prescription and illegal opiates in Chisago County.

Chisago Lake Lutheran church received nearly a ton in food donations

Volunteers from Chisago Lake Lutheran church had a very successful food drive on Saturday, March 16. Through the generosity of area residents, 1,739 lbs. of food was donated for the local Family Pathways food pantry in Chisago City. That’s 264 lbs. more than last year.

Representative Neu Brindley announces final term this session

Representative Anne Neu Brindley (R-North Branch) announced that she will be retiring from public office at the end of her current term, which expires at the end of 2024. Neu Brindley was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in a special election in 2017 and is serving her …

Lindstrom firefighters get go-ahead to sign onto state pension managers

Lindstrom firefighters proposed to meld their fire relief association pension account with the state PERA system and the city council agreed it would be a good move.

County Board sets fine for cannabis public use violators

Just two people spoke at the public hearing in the County Board room last week before the County Commissioners adopted a proposed enforcement ordinance, to restrict the extent of public use of recreational cannabis. Those who testified addressed the $300 maximum penalty for what the state has classified as a …

Stacy Council gives tower chores to marine services

Stacy City Council met March 12 for a regular meeting, all members were present.

Wyoming hears Police Department wins grant

It’s been a situation of taking one step forward and two steps back; in getting the Wyoming Police department up to a full roster lately, and last week was no exception. Public Safety Director and Police Chief Neil Bauer presented a resignation to the city council from an officer, which …

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