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Vikings freed up my afternoon, get your raffle tickets today
What an absolute clunker the Vikings put up over the weekend. We were so looking forward to a good competitive game to enjoy on our Sunday afternoon. In a matter of no time, I found myself puttering in the basement finding anything that kept me from watching the rest of the …
Holidays are over, so lets go low and slow
I hope New Year’s Eve was festive and safe for all, and I hope everyone enjoyed any extended time they got off over the holidays.
The accidental author: North Branch's Dan Rehm
Dan Rehm never set out to be an author. He never had dreams of writing a book, and he was never terribly interested in publishing his own work.
Lindstrom trying to find best route for Swedish Immigrant trail
The blinding white blanket covering our landscape is not making it any easier right now to envision bike trail layouts; but that’s exactly what was on peoples’ minds recently during discussions about seeking grant monies for the portion of the Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail on Highway 8. Does more study …
Shafer Council discusses lettering
Shafer City Council met December 20 for a regular meeting. All members were present with city finance officer Drew Hill being absent.
County announces comment period open for County Road 17 extension
Chisago County is proposing to extend CSAH 17 (Athens Trail) as a two-lane rural roadway from CSAH 30 (Forest Boulevard) on the west to CSAH 14 (Lincoln Road) on the east in Lent Township, Chisago County. The project will also construct single-lane roundabouts at the CSAH 17 (Athens Trail) intersections …
Spirit is still alive in our community
Despite the happenings of the world, including rising numbers of respiratory cases that once again threatened gathering for holiday celebrations, the volunteer spirit remained alive here Christmas Day. More than 50 volunteers stepped-up to plate more than 190 meals for local individuals seeking a warm meal and some social time. …
Happy New Years to you all, who is that stick over there??
I hope you and your family had a beautiful Christmas. Ours was spent with just our immediate family (four of us) and it was amazing. No schedules to keep, no hurrying to get to the relative’s house, just lazily hanging out at home. I guess I did blow about two hours driving all …
Happy New Year! Let's eat!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and got to share special moments that you’ll cherish with family.
City of Harris gets over $1 million in grants
The City of Harris is the lone applicant located in Chisago County to have won a grant from almost $100 million awarded for enhancing Minnesota broadband. The Governor announced the grant winners December 8.
Living Nativity at FUMC
Members of First United Methodist Church in Lindstrom held the annual Living Nativity December 17. Audiences braved the cold to watch actors portray the birth of Jesus in a manger in Bethlehem. Audiences were also treated to hot drinks and treats inside the church before and after the shows. There …
Lindstrom Council adopts 2023 levy, administrator to leave
In a special session Thursday, December 22 the Lindstrom City Council voted 4-1 to adopt a draft severance agreement for the city administrator, including granting a three-month wage severance payout.
