LOCAL
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.
Local soldiers remembered and honored on Memorial Day
Memorial Day services were held all over the county on Sunday and Monday. Top: Services held at West Green Lake Cemetery. Middle: Gun salute at Hillside Cemetery in Center City and placing of flags at Fairview Cemetery in Lindstrom.
Rep. bids state House farewell
Chisago County MN Representative Anne Neu Brindley, who is not seeking re-election, spoke on the floor of the House in St. Paul May 20. Members who are retiring from holding office are granted time after session adjourns, to give departing remarks.
Legislative session not a success for local requests
The Minnesota legislative session ended on deadline May 19, but a number of hopes for local actions were left unaddressed.
GOP endorses Rymer
The executive committee of the Chisago County Republican Party has chosen Max Rymer, who moved to North Branch from the south metro three years ago, as the GOP endorsed candidate for MN House 28B.
Wyoming City Council rezones parcel on Hwy. 8; emergency radios purchase OK’d
A rezoning that was begun years ago when the property was in Wyoming Township, was approved to be officially designated by the Wyoming City Council last week 4-1. The township allowed the residential to commercial designation but it was explained the owner did not complete the process with mandatory filing …
Shafer City Council briefs...
Shafer City Council met May 21 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Thank you Veterans and helpers, Wolves falter thanks to me
I was able to take in two Memorial Day services over the weekend. I was so happy to see how many people took time out of their busy long weekend to honor those who have served our great country. Thanks to the men and women of Lindstrom Post 83 and …
Goodbye (for now) G!
We’re starting to get into graduation season, and it’s technically our first time with a student graduating!
