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Sankta Lucia
The Chisago Lake Lutheran Church was a busy place the morning of Saturday Dec 10, with a celebration of the traditional Scandinavian Sankta Lucia Day. Due to covid limitations this is the first program since 2019. Lucia, in center with candle crown, was played by Grace Carlson.
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church welcomes Pastor
Since November 14, residents of Center City, Lindstrom, and Chisago City may have noticed a white sedan with orange Iowa plates that read, “REVD UP” cruising streets or parked in front of Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, prompting some to ask, “So, who’s the guy in town?”
Center City Council introduces new hire clerk; tackles final resolution to excessive mall lighting
Complaints about excessive lighting on and around the strip mall area, in Center City may be coming to some kind of resolution, based on findings of city staff.
Live Nativity, Miracle at Big Rock this weekend; think home show
If you are looking for something local to really bring out the meaning of Christmas, I have just the thing. On Saturday, the awesome folks at First United Methodist Church in Lindstrom invite any and all the public to come take in their live nativity.
Christmas can be a time to experiment
I usually try to keep these recipes simple, but if there’s a time for overindulgence, largesse or just downright fancy recipes, it’s Christmas time, isn’t it?
Lindstrom Tree Lighting Festival
Lindstrom's Tree Lighting Festival was a blast!
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.
