LOCAL
Friends of Karl Oskar House bring Moberg speaker to town
A few dozen people gathered inside the Chisago Lakes Area Library community room last weekend to learn about Scandinavian journalist, novelist and activist Vilhelm Moberg.
Cast iron pans are the real MVP(an)
Cast iron skillets are such a key piece of equipment in a kitchen. Their versatility is unmatched. Think one pan meals, cooking, baking, searing, frying and much more.
Cadillac Dinner has some space
The Chisago Lakes Lions Club is holding its very popular Cadillac Dinner May 6. The fun-filled event will be held at the Uncommon Loon. It is their largest fundraiser of the year and, to be honest, probably the most fun event. There is a dinner along with drinks and set-ups. …
2023 Chisago Chain of Lakes Ice Out
Ice went out on Chisago Chain of lakes Tuesday, April 18.
Hunting for the elusive Easter Egg
The Chisago City Parks and Rec Department had to reschedule the Easter Egg Hunt in Paradise Park to April 8, because of cold and snow the week before. The decision proved to be wise; last weekend the park was filled with youngsters in search of those colorful treats and they …
E-sports finds a home in Chisago Lakes District
Granted, it’s a cliche to say e-sports have been catching on like wildfire in Minnesota schools. But it’s true. It didn’t hurt that many students had discovered the new extra-curricular opportunity during pandemic lockdowns. The concept of pitting yourself against an opponent on a cyber field, whilst remaining in the …
Opioid Council forming
As money from the historic multi-state opioid settlement trickles into Chisago County over the next few years— a public advisory council will. come together to recommend ways to use the funds. Chisago County Public Health is now establishing a council made up of a dozen different sectors, who will meet …
Center City water, sewer rates increase
Center City council took unanimous action last week in raising sewer and water rates for the next quarterly billing effective April, May and June. A reminder of the action should be included in the first quarter sewer and water statements.
Taylors Falls tackles website; roof is up next
Chronic discontent with the Taylors Falls city website will hopefully be rectified with the hiring of a new web firm. The city council unanimously approved the proposal from Well Optimized Web, represented by T.F. town local Becky Caneday, on Monday night. Council cited the price being “right” at $4,180 compared …
Bowen and Steffen appointed to fill Tenth Judicial District vacancies
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointments of John Bowen and Jason Steffen as district court judges in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. The seats will be chambered in Buffalo in Wright County and Pine City in Pine County.
Board says hands are tied; approves lot creation despite open space claims
A host of Franconia Township property owners residing on or near Carlson Lake, are not happy with county commissioners who voted last week to approve two lots, requested by an applicant wanting to divide 11 acres of lakeshore that neighbors argue is supposed to be protected open space.
Lindstrom Council tries to get roadwork plan in place
Lindstrom City Council held a work session April 4. The session was an informal meeting to discuss a pavement management plan along with potential budgeting for the plan.
