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Chisago Lakes crowns homecoming king and queen!
Twin brother and sister Dan and Bri Wille were crowned the Chisago Lakes Homecoming King and Queen on Monday, September 26 at a schoolwide pep rally. The pair were picked from 10 candidates on each side. The Wildcats will host St. Francis for homecoming on Friday, September 30 at 7 …
North Branch crowns homecoming royalty
North Branch Homecoming is already happening, Friday night, with the regular events taking place including the game at 7 p.m. against a new cooperative high school Rock Ridge, a combination of Virginia, Gilbert-Eveleth area students. Pictured are Queen Juliana Orellano and King Kelly Steele, chosen by the student body for …
Lent Twsp. hosts Walk for Animals
Northwoods Humane Society held its popular fundraiser Saturday at Lent Township Hall, called Walk for Animals. Northwoods is on Hwy. 8, just outside of Forest Lake in Chisago County. The organization took in a total of 1,388 animals last year and adopted out 1,258.
What a great way to end summer, Kids Outerwear Fair next week
Last weekend Shafer held its 100 year celebration of Shafer Days. Congratulations to the city and the residents for a great celebration. As always, the weather can be a bit dicey in mid-September but the clouds cleared and made for a beautiful weekend.
Let's Go Fishing East Central non profit hits 1,000; third boat coming
The non-profit Let’s Go Fishing chapter in this area has just gone over the 1,000 participants mark, a genuine milestone for what is currently a two-pontoon-boat operation. And, not any too soon, Let’s Go Fishing is in the midst of adding a third boat to accomodate demand, according to Rick …
Zion raises funds for Ukraine
Zion Lutheran Church of Chisago City recently had a visit from Emma Wagner (right), Manager for Congregational Engagement, Lutheran World Relief. Wagner came to thank Zion for their gift of $8,000 for Ukrainian Aid. Lutheran World Relief is providing emergency needs; mobile medical equipment, temporary housing and supportive services to …
Lent-North Branch officials find consensus
Leaders of Lent Township and the City of North Branch came to consensus this week, on key elements in an orderly annexation process additionally dividing out the township into Chisago City and Stacy. If all things go as planned the state Office of Boundary Adjustments could be holding public hearings …
Local couple wins ATV from Rotary fundraiser
Remember seeing this ATV on display at the Home Improvement Expo last winter? Well, the main prize, part of a fundraiser for Rotary and Lions, has been touring the town celebration circuit and a winner was just announced at Frankie’s Saturday, Aug. 20, during the Bass Tourney. The winner is …
International Apprentice contest features Lindstrom tradesperson
This year Lindstrom will be represented at the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers' and International Masonry Institutes' International Apprentice Contest, taking place September 23-24 in Boston, Massachusetts, at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center.
State Fair was not that awful, this weekend is St. Bridget's Block Party
We finally broke the bubble and got some much needed rain. Not sure how much you got at your house but our rain guage read about 3.75 inches over the weekend. Other than worrying about rain coming through our tarps (yes still from the May 9 storm), the fact that …
Stomp Out Suicide helps raise awareness for those lost and those in need
The Stomp Out Suicide fundraiser and resource event at Goodview Park in Wyoming took place Aug. 20 under overcast and chilly skies; but warm vibes from participants could be felt. Above, the photo tributes to many loved ones being celebrated were put on the “memory line. The City of Wyoming …
in. Art Show 2022 award winners
Cara Jo O’Connell of Minneapolis tells the audience how she came up with her painting called Rosmary and the Finch.
Ki Chi Saga Days was amazing, we have a chance to make a difference
What a fantastic way to wrap up the summer festival season! Ki Chi Saga Days was just what the doctor ordered as school is right around the corner. I spent a lot of time uptown over the weekend and it was crazy busy everywhere you went. The vendor fair at Moberg Park …
Relay for Life raises hope, awareness and funds for cancer research
Chisago County Relay for Life took place August 10 at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City. Guest speaker was survivor Deb Nelson who was joined by her support group “Brick House” is pictured with American Legion Post 272 and Sheriff Brandon Thyen.
