LOCAL
Ecumen gets $1 million grant for new housing
In partnership with the Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation, Ecumen, will build 20 townhomes in Chisago City. The projwas made possible this year due to a generous $1 million gift from the Foundation.
County fair celebrating sesquicentennial anniversary
The Chisago County Fair has been running a century and a half and the fun times keep on coming. The county will be holding its 150th annual fair in Rush City July 21-24.
Wannigan Days into County Fair
What a great weekend it was for Wannigan Days. A little warm, but it’s summer, it’s supposed to be warm right? There were people everywhere. We went to see the Johnny Cash cover band and the AC/DC cover band Friday evening at the overlook and it was beautiful watching the sun …
Lindstrom Loppet hosts 200 runners
The Lindstrom Loppet hosted nearly 200 runners this year. The beautiful morning was a blast for all!
Karl Oksar Days moments and memories
Karl Oskar Days was a hit again this year in Lindstrom, with activities all weekend!
KOD, Wannigan Days oh my....
My goodness was Karl Oskar Days a success this year! I seriously can’t remember it being this crowded in at least 15 years. There were people absolutely everywhere. Saturday I went to post the clues for the hidden snuff box and I had to park in Center City. Ok, I may have …
K.O. Days Grand Marshal has the bloodline and the resume behind him
The Grand Marshal for this year’s Karl Oskar Days parade on Saturday night, already possesses a giant key to the city and has a day proclaimed as his very own; earlier gestures of recognition bestowed seven years ago by the Lindstrom mayor.
4th of July celebrations show off patriotic spirit
If you were down on the lake by Lindstrom Beach Park over the Fourth of July Holiday weekend you would have been entertained by the Chisago-Lindstrom Lakes Association boat parade. If it was red white and blue it was found adorning these pontoon boats. The association is made up of …
Wyoming City Council keeps Swenson Park improvements moving along
A new play apparatus is approved for installation in Wyoming’s Swenson Park. The city council voted unanimously to order the “ropes adventure” piece from Minnesota Wisconsin Playground and GameTime, for $31,988 additionally with a quote of $12,000 for installation.
Ambassadors get in the Karl Oskar Days spirit!
The Karl Oskar House, a cultural site at Ki Chi Saga County Park, was the stage used by traditional musicians performing last weekend. The free public event was highlighted by K.O. Days ambassador guests and performers who dressed in folk costumes. Karl Oskar House is open for visits and upcoming …
Let's Go Fishing season is officially open
The Let’s Go Fishing organization has grown to 17 chapters and in this region, the East Central Chapter has pontoon boats offering excursions for special people on Rush and Chisago Lakes.
Music on the water on July 1
Can you belive we are so close to Karl Oskar Days already? It is still days away, but if you take a gander at this Press you will be able to plan out your KOD weekend and not miss a single thing. We will have more next week and in the Search …
Midsummer Days beats the heat!
North Branch Midsummer Days had something for everyone including the ever popular water fight on Elm Street.
Local 4Hers have a great show!
Elle Penzenstadler (Chisago) Austin Buehring (Harris) and Zoey Buehring (Harris) had a great weekend exhibiting their cattle at the Minnesota State Holstein Show which was held in Perham, MN June 16-18.
