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Hallberg Center showing black and white competition pieces upstairs and Comfort Lake featured downstairs
The “Pure Comfort” exhibit currently hanging at the Underground gallery space in Hallberg Center for the Arts, is a special fusion of lake-life and creativity. The show, that runs through January 14, presents Comfort Lake scenes as envisioned by mostly lakeshore residents.
Broadband system enhancement: Board awaits feedback
Chisago County is putting out what might be described as “last call” for interest in broadband enhancements. Turnout was a bit lackluster for a meeting Nov. 30 convened to go over a countywide report covering internet fiber construction and financing. The data was put together by Hometown Fiber— which has …
North Branch Water & Light territory adjustment on PUC agenda for December 15
The MN Public Utilities Commission has scheduled a North Branch electric service territory adjustment at its regular December meeting. The state Public Utilities Commission is being asked by North Branch and East Central Energy to authorize revisions to the boundary that currently describes where state regulated utilities are allowed to operate.
Lighting festivals were great! See our winter sports preview here
What a wonderful weekend packed full of lighting events we had. Once we got thru the mini-blizzard on Friday evening, the weather was great. Lindstrom and Chisago City were both jam-packed with families enjoying the festivities. We have two pages of photos from both events in this Press on pages …
The holiday trains keep rolling on
We’re going to continue holiday recipes here today because of course ‘Tis the season!
Former Chisago County officeholder makes first court appearance
A former elected county official made his initial appearance in the Center City court of Judge Seabrooks Monday, by computer. Former Sheriff, Rick Duncan, 57, of Wyoming is charged with five counts of criminal sexual conduct in the third and fourth degrees.
Lighting Festival rings in the holiday season in Taylors Falls
Taylors Falls Lighting Festival was the place to be Friday. Hundreds of people came out to watch the lighting of the village and the lighted parade.
Lifesavers meet-up after saving man on death's door
Thanksgiving 2022 was a milestone for one Chisago Lake Township man, who had no trouble listing his life as something he is thankful for this year.
District 1 recount doesn't change results much
The ballots were recounted in the race for County Board District 1 Nov 23, when a small enough gap between the two totals qualified under rules allowing for a public-funded process.
Holiday season keeping BTYR busy
The Chisago Lakes Beyond the Yellow Ribbon group is partnering with a number of organizations to brighten the holiday season for area active duty military service families. The local group holds fundraisers and also provides volunteer services to military families who find themselves shorthanded when an adult household member is …
Chisago City orders specs for street work bidding
The Chisago City Council on Nov. 22 ordered preparation of plans and specifications for 2023 street improvements.
Lighting Festival was amazing and so was one of its volunteers
What an absolutely beautiful night Taylors Falls had for the lighting festival. Mid 40’s, no wind and tons of people. It was one of the biggest attendance at a Lighting Festival in Taylors Falls to my memory. The street was lined with people from Casey’s all the way to the …
Let's get started on holiday faves
I hope every one had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I spent mine with my wife and her family over in Hutchinson and we had a bounty of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, dinner rolls, cheese cake, pumpkin pie and plenty of other goodies!
County Board recount results mostly unchanged, Swenson declared winner
The ballots were recounted in the race for County Board District 1 when a small enough gap between the two totals qualified under rules allowing for a public-funded process.
