LOCAL
Seek a Gun Permit? county special hours announced
Thursday May 4 and Saturday May 20 the Chisago County Sheriff’s staff are working extra hours to assist people who want a gun permit.
Harmony in the Park donations pouring in
Plastic Product Inc., in Lindstrom, has donated the platinum level sponsorship of $500 for the Harmony in the Park summer concert series. Plastic Products is a long time sponsor to Harmony. Pictured are some of the staff from the corporate office in Lindstrom, (left to right) Stacy Schadt , Kim …
Ki-Chi-Saga County Park biking track gets okay
Based on a recommendation by the county park board a beginner level contour flow trail has been green-lighted for Ki-Chi-Saga County Park. There is also opportunity for phase two and three adding manmade materials for a “b” line, which branches off the main line of travel, and an option for …
Lindstrom City administrator post attracts 15
The search for a new city administrator for Lindstrom is entering its final stages. The city council heard there have been 15 candidates identified by the recruiter/consultant and the next step is to narrow the field down to a handful of “finalists,” whose names then become public information.
North Branch utility looks to transform, start game plan
The structure of what had been an independent municipal-owned utility that provided power and water within the City of North Branch, is being reshaped over the coming months. The appointed utility commissioners have divested the municipal electric distribution assets, and are now starting to wrestle with what’s left of the …
Shafer Council sees 2022 audit
Shafer City Council met April 18 for a regular meeting. Council member Brad Swenson was absent as well as city engineer Lucas Jones.
Have you seen the pelicans? YES I HAVE, renewal time at the Press
Every day I come to work, and every day there is someone pulled over (sometimes right in the road) taking photos of pelicans. I am bad at guessing numbers, but there is what looks to be a few hundred pelicans residing on South Center (and maybe other lakes as well.) …
Embrace outside your comfort zone food
I was struggling to think of what the recipe column was going to be about this week. But, then our editor, Denise, said I had to make sure to get my best mint julep recipe in this week in preparation for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6. She was …
Spencer reverses course, resigns from school board
On Monday, April 24, Chisago Lakes School Board member Cory Spencer submitted his resignation to the board.
Interstate 35 single lane traffic at the Chisago/Pine County line scheduled for May 1-13
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, motorists will have single lane traffic on Interstate 35 at the Chisago/Pine County line for concrete road repairs.
Area teen succumbs to ATV crash injuries
A 13-year-old boy seriously injured while riding on his all terrain vehicle in Lent Township April 22, was able to make a cellphone call to his grandmother and tell her where he was and that he needed help.
Go 'Back to School' with new exhibit at CCHS History Center
A new exhibit, “High School Years”, is ready for viewing at the CCHS History Center in downtown Lindstrom. The exhibit is a look back at the six high schools in Chisago County from the 1900’s – 1992: Chi Hi, Chisago City , Chisago Lakes, North Branch, Rush City and Taylors …
