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CL student gets cheer to local seniors
Karley Aki was selling poinsettias for her Chisago Lakes senior class party when she had an idea. After a bit of thought, Karley came up with idea that she could give one to each resident in the assisted living facility where she works, but she needed 22 of them. These …
Thanks to cities for making us feel normal, reserve your spot today
I hope you had a chance to actually get out and take in one of the two modified tree lighting ceremonies last weekend. Both Chisago City and Lindstrom made their festivals quite special despite the pandemic circumstances. It looked like the crowds were enjoying the events and the kids relly …
Bars and cookies.... ohhh so sweet!
Is it too late for making cookies, bars, breads or candy for the holidays? Today, it’s about cookies that perhaps you’ve not made before, baked and unbaked.
The Ho-Ho-Holidays are here!
Santa made one of his first appearances of the season Friday in Taylors Falls. The annual Tree Lighting Festival parade was changed to a drive-thru parade with stationary floats.
TF Lighting Festival kicks off the holiday season in area
Taylors Falls held their annual Lighting Festival Friday. Instead of the parade moving, it was stationary and parade goers drove past participants. Royal Lady of the Village Eleanore Collins, Taylors Falls Mayor Mike Buchite, Chisago County Sheriff Brandon Thyen and Deputy Jessica Gage pose for a photo.
Volunteers come out in droves for Community Thanksgiving meal
Volunteers came out in droves to make this year’s Community Thanksgiving Meal a success. The meal served will over 300 residents. Thanks to all who participated.
Santa is still around and would love to see your children, lots to do
The Chisago Lakes Chamber is analyzing the current broadband landscape in Chisago Lakes. The data obtained from the community survey and speed test will be a giant step towards qualifying for funding for universal broadband service in Chisago Lakes.
Quick and easy for busy weeknights
I’m not going to talk about the fact that December is already here, but it is! Have you had enough of turkey or ham over the past week? I never get tired of eating turkey as there are so many ways to serve it.
Lindstrom adopts subdivision rules
The outlying area surrounding the current boundary of Lindstrom or its “extra-territorial” land mass, has been under review -- and last week the Lindstrom City Council unanimously established subdivision procedures for the future of that area.
Recount for county commissioner doesn't alter results
County Auditor-Treasurer Bridgitte Konrad, facing camera, spoke with the re-count team Tuesday this week. The ballot total for the county commissioner race between Marlys Dunne and Katie Roche was challenged and votes needed to be gone through again. The very small changes came from being able to attribute “over-votes” to …
Lindstrom accepts donation of island
In discussion about an item on the Lindstrom City Council agenda last week, Lindstrom Mayor Kevin Stenson stated, “I didn’t think Allemansratt Park could get much better, but you are proving me wrong.”
Woodpeckers looking for new home in Taylors Falls
The woodpeckers in Taylors Falls have been observed experiencing frustration in not being able to clutch at the new copper-clad steeple, recently placed atop First Evangelical Lutheran Church. The church congregation noticed back in 2003 that the wooden shake shingles were deteriorating and woodpecker damage was obvious. The church property …
Thankful? This year? You bet, time to step up and help our neighbors
This is Thanksgiving week. Wow - tough year for thanks. Pandemic, economic shut-downs, closed restaurants and bars, death toll rising as well as hospitalizations.
So much to be thankful for
Thanksgiving Day... a time to reflect on our daily living, a time to think about loved ones who are sharing a meal with us and loved one who are not here to share a meal with us. There are so many things happening or have happened in our lives that …
