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Area lunch distribution still happening
The Chisago Lakes summer free food distribution is funded by the federal lunch program and this week during the Monday distribution, there were over 400 boxes of food items handed out. Anybody can come by Lakeside Elementary School, on Karmel Avenue in Chisago City, Monday mornings, from 9 a.m. to …
Careers start in high school
A host of local officials took a field trip to North Branch Area High School last week. Community economic development leaders were invited to familiarize themselves with what’s going on in today’s public school experience. There were North Branch Mayor Jim Swenson and Carla Vita representing the city. Jim Stein, …
Happy Fourth of July! Boat parade time
This past week we saw massive crowds at both Harmony in the Park in Lindstrom and Music in the Park in North Branch. “The World According to Garth” played at Harmony and the “Dweebs” played in North Branch. I happened to drive by each of the venues as I was delivering …
North Branch Midsummer Days a hit with locals
North Branch held it’s annual Midsummer Days parade Sunday. The parade didn’t let rain showers dampen anybody’s spirits as people enjoyed all of the festivities. This was the area’s kick-off to summer celebrations.
Raspberries, wine, ice cream, yum yum
Well, Midsummer Days was a huge hit in North Branch. The only snag was a nice rain during the parade on Sunday. But from the looks on most peoples’ faces, they would trade being wet than continue down this drought path we seemed to be on.
North Branch grandmother achieves diploma at 86
A high school diploma is at the center of a lot of social circles around this time of year. Earning your high school diploma is to be celebrated, it’s what we do.
Midsummer Days here; congrats to grads
This week North Branch invites everyone to come enjoy their Midsummer Days celebration. The celebration begins today (Wednesday) and runs through the parade Sunday. The weather is supposed to be perfect, so why not come out and have some fun locally?
National Heritage Area supported by county
Chisago County may soon be listed with a handful of “National Heritage Areas” in the United States. The County Board May 19 approved a resolution supporting Congress to adopt the application for designating the North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix. The County letter goes with al sorts of …
Local veterans turn out for beautiful Memorial Day services
The American Legion Post #83 of Lindstrom and #272 of Chisago City presented the colors and helped honor county veterans on Memorial Day on Monday, May 31 at Fairview Cemetery in Lindstrom. Also, the North Branch American Legion Post #85 honored area veterans buried at Weber-St. John’s Cemetery in North Branch.
Local officials meet with Rep. Stauber to discuss Highway 8
The 100 or so people who attended a roundtable with U.S. Congressman Pete Stauber CD-8, on Thursday went away with a homework assignment to get the word out about Highway 8 and its shortfalls. They were told to contact state leaders. Correspond with federal transportation officials. Contact transportation commissioners. Make …
Summer is here- I can hear music in the air
I hope you had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend. I attended one of the many Memorial Day services, this one in Lindstrom at Fairview Cemetery. Judging by the crowd size you can tell that covid has made us realize how much we miss getting out and attending such events. The cemetery …
Memorial Day - the way it should be honored
On Monday we as a country celebrate those women and men who have dutifully served our great country and are no longer with us. Memorial Day has taken a back seat to the pandemic (for good reason) and is now finally a full go. That means we as a community are …
After a yearlong hiatus, CL prom back with a bang
The Chisago Lakes High School Prom was held Saturday, May 15, 2021, in beautiful weather and the favored dresses were likewise in spring colors and summer-style...the attendees started with photo-taking in the grand march inside the school and the dance event was held on the stadium field, with tents available …
Getting back to normal - with wine and music
Winehaven is holding a fun event this weekend. This is Tap the Barrel weekend where you can taste some of their wines directly from the barrel. The event is a two-day affair that runs Saturday from 10 am to 5pm and Sunday from 11am to 5pm. They do ask that …
