LOCAL
Public outreach to combat fraud all part of Sheriff’s workday
Chisago County Sheriff Brandon Thyen doesn’t have to visit senior citizen communities and spread the word about how not to become a victim of fraud; but he does it because knowledge is power.
Lindstrom Council asks advisors to bring model ordinance language on marijuana issues to next meeting
The Lindstrom municipal law firm sent their marijuana statute specialist to the Lindstrom City Council meeting last week to have “the talk” that many other cities have had.
Law Enforcement
Area law enforcement had multiple encounters with wildlife over the past week, they dispatched a sick raccoon, put down a deer with a broken leg, tended to an owl that was injured and went to the raptor center, and collected a fawn deceased in rural Chisago City...this was in addition …
Time to pick the big green veggie
The zucchinis are coming in big and fast this year, if you’ve been able to keep them properly watered in this summer heat.
Osceola Landing day use area and motorized boat launch opens this weekend
The day use area and new motorized boat launch at Osceola Landing on the St. Croix River will be open this upcoming weekend. The NPS recently completed a project to increase pedestrian safety, improve traffic flow, and enhance visitor experience by separating motorized and non-motorized uses. Minor construction-related activities will …
Wannigan Days a wailer in 2023
Wannigan Days had a great turnout this year. There were smiles all around from kids to adults!
Let's Go Fishing adds to their fleet
Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and supporters in our communities, Let’s Go Fishing East Central has just launched a new pontoon on Rush Lake! The 30 foot TMC tri toon will allow for additional guests, and the 2015 TMC will switch to Chisago Lake excursions. Both pontoons are wheelchair …
