LOCAL
Chisago City signs off on parcels from Lent Township
The Chisago City Council After months of discussions between Stacy and Lent Township, the Chisago City Council on Oct. 25, voted unanimously to approve a joint resolution for orderly annexation of all of Sections 23, 25, 26, 35 and 36 and the south half of Section 13 of Township 34, …
Trick or Treat - Thank you!!
Trick or Treat on Main Street was an incredible success! Thank you to all the businesses that participated in this wonderful community event. After the record-breaking turn out in 2021, we decided to pull together a committee and make sure that we had all the necessary preparations in place to …
Burning restrictions issued
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting open burning due to increased wildfire risk from dry conditions across much of Minnesota. The burning restrictions apply in the following counties:
Secretary of State observes local polling day preparations
The county election board was gathered on the ground floor level of the Government Center Tuesday, beginning their multi-step processing of the 500 or so absentee ballots that have been submitted. The first step is to double check signature cover envelopes and then ballots (still sealed) are set apart from …
Ag zone slaughter, processing approved
A Chisago County land use ordinance was unanimously revised last week to allow for slaughter and processing of a restricted number of “units” cows, pigs, etc. on agriculturally zoned property.
Shafer City Council gets water tower update; seeks ordinance enforcement
Shafer City Council met October 18 for a regular meeting. Council member Nick Brehm and city treasurer Drew Hill were absent.
The Pink Panther strikes again!
North Branch High School is performing “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” this weekend. Directed by Laura Michels, Brynn Williamson plays Inspector Clouseau, with Bee Bredeson playing Inspector Dreyfus. It is a wonderfully done comedy the whole family will enjoy. Tickets can be purchased at https://nbskolvikings.com/ event-tickets.
Goodbye and thank you Neva, so much to do for Halloween here
We here at the Press and many, many people that are loyal readers lost a community icon this week. It is with a very heavy heart that I must relay that Neva Noyd has passed away. Neva as many of you know was a fixture in the Chisago Lakes School …
It's spooooooooooky season!
Spooky season is upon us! and it’s time for Halloween recipes.
Courts update: Guilty pleas entered in mail theft case
A 61-year-old North Branch woman awaits sentencing in December, for a misdemeanor conviction of animal welfare violations.
Middle schoolers connect with Air Force
The students pictured were recognized for their gratitude while the USAF 148th Fighter Wing was serving abroad earlier this year. These students donated and assembled nearly 300 snack packs for the 148th FW. Each snack pack contained items such as jerky, beef sticks, chips, nuts, and water flavoring. Students also …
What's the big idea?
The Chisago Lakes Area Community Foundation together with donors and supportive community members announced the ‘Big Idea’ grant winner on October 13th at the Franconia Sculpture Park community space. It was a night of history, education and celebration.
Fire Prevention Week a hit!
Fire Prevention Week featured open houses at Lindstrom Fire Department (Top left) and Center City Fire Department (above). Chisago City Fire Department visited Lakeside Elementary. At bottom, Almelund Fire & Rescue kicked off the week with an Open House on Saturday, October 8. Mary and Gary Swanson got their early to enjoy the sights …
Labor of love and faith
Tom Alldritt and son Kyle stood for a photo beside their restoration project, in South Green Lake Cemetery, rural Chisago City. The cross was originally salvaged from what was left when the original Zion Lutheran Church burned in 1908. The church was established in 1895.
