LOCAL
CLJSTC under new leadership
There was a peaceful transition allowing for the newly-contracted Veolia Water North America to takeover operations for the Chisago Lakes Joint Sewage Treatment Commission. The first week of corporate operations was Sept. 21 to 25, but the elected officials who oversee the system remain in place. Pictured are CLJSTC members …
A trip back in time - a short trip, Outerwear Fair is here to help all
Monday night as I was driving home at about 6:30 or so, the radio blurted that awful emergency alert tone. Not even thinking I assumed it was the first Wednesday of the month or maybe even an Amber Alert. I have only heard one Amber Alert ever, so my ears perked up a …
Recipes that celebrate fall
I hope you have had a chance to get a good look at the rust, red, yellow and gold colored leaves hanging onto the branches tightly before they give up and fall to the ground.
Narcan costs to be covered in honor of LAPD response
Narcan can be akin to a miracle when it reverses symptoms of an opioid overdose. Law enforcement uses Narcan more and more frequently in Chisago County and some victims require two or three doses to clear their stupor, if they are gotten to quickly. Lakes Area Chief of Police Bill …
1W1P in home stretch of going live
One Watershed One Plan is an emerging public group looking for a couple citizens to help see the existing local water plan transition into this new regional group oversight. Forward movement on a different way of doing environmental preservation and regulation is on the horizon, after years of behind-the-scenes organizing.
Fun activities this weekend, fall football and volleyball? For real?
This weekend there are a couple of fun events locally for you to take in if you choose.
Remembering 19 years later....
The 9-11 tribute, or Patriots’ Day as it has come to be known, has been a Chisago City downtown event every Sept. 11. and last week a good-sized audience came together to honor the officers, first responders and military servicepeople who answered when the country needed them. Dozens of local …
Introducing budding rock star Kiernan Tollefson
Kiernan Tollefson is a 21 year-old Franconia Township college student. Just your average good-kid with a great attitude. Kiernan is a budding rock star and he just recently released the first of what is hopefully, many albums. We had a chance to catch up with him for a little Q …
Car show in Shafer; cleaning day; could he possibly go any faster?
Last weekend we had a great car show hosted by Ole’s Crossroads in Shafer. Believe it or not, Shafer will host another car show this weekend. Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., classic car will litter the streets of Shafer. The show will benefit car enthusiast Jack Bestul who …
CLACF reminds public about available grants
Pictured, Chisago Lakes Community Foundation members are reminding the public about grants that are available to do a huge assortment of public good. The Foundation has an application form inside that you are invited to complete if you are involved in a local organization or group that could use a …
Sculpture Park gathering, arts space to open
The Franconia Sculpture Park wants to invite the public to a grand opening Saturday September 26, of the Franconia Commons. This is also the 24th annual Art and Artists Celebration to be held by FSP.
Cancellations are abundant; how about a good old fashion' car show?
This weekend would have been Hay Days. Yet another event we can check off as “maybe next year”. We are running out of events to cancel around here. All-in-all people have come to grips with the pandemic and are trying to keep a positive attitude about our new “cancelled” lives. With …
Fruitful bounty for salads
Today I am going back to salads. Specifically, fruit salads. We are so lucky to have such a variety of fresh fruit available for us. We not only have fruits that are ‘in season’ at our local farmers market, roadside stands and of course our grocery stores. We enjoy fruits the year round …
Anything can happen on the river...
For this 20-something guy from rural Taylors Falls, when he looks back on summer 2020 some things that will not come to mind are racial unrest, video of law enforcement shootings, or even covid-19.
