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Swenson Park upgrades celebrated
“Awesome ice” and “love the new boards!” These were a couple comments from skaters who circled the rink during the ribbon cutting last weekend, Saturday Jan 15, at Wyoming’s Swenson Park.
Book sale at library, register now for Celebration of Lakes stuff
Did you happen to give to the Salvation Army over the Christmas season? We had a red kettle at Brink’s Market in Chisago City. While finding volunteers to man the station was a bit hectic, the end result was amazing to say the least. When it was all said and done, …
Minnesota Sheriff's Association scholarship recipient from Chisago
A resident from Chisago City is a recipient of one of 15 Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association $2000 scholarships.
Chisago Lakes Spelling Bee champion crowned
The Chisago Lakes School District in conjunction with Chisago Lakes Community Ed held the annual spelling bee January 6. Twenty students ranging from sixth grade to eighth grade participated in the bee. The bee lasted 20 rounds with Elliot Aadland taking first place. Jaimey Jessen-Olson took second and Peter Lutz third. The …
New COVID testing center open in North Branch
The former Nike Outlet building, located at 38500 Tanger Drive, will be open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for those wishing to be tested for the Covid virus. While walk-ins will be accepted, it is strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment. Both the rapid, nasal and saliva tests …
Local fishermen enjoy success at the next level
We caught up with local angler Kyle Minke who recently competed in a national fishing tournament on Table Rock Lake in Arkansas. He and his partner finished seventh out of 350 boats. Kyle and his wife Jenna are Lindstrom residents. Kyle owns a local plumbing company in Lindstrom.
Fire consumes barn in Shafer
Nearby fire departments were called out to a barn fire at 4:45 a.m. December 28, at an address on 310th, between Shafer and Taylors Falls. Horses in the building were rescued but the fire consumed the structure and notes from 9-1-1 dispatch are that the building collapsed on itself by …
County takes lead on Wyoming freeway interchange study
Chisago County Commissioners have set the wheels in motion on a study of the interchange in Wyoming, in the vicinity of Viking Blvd. and I-35. This transportation artery is poised to become much busier and prominent as two large tracts of land get developed, if all goes as proposed in …
New Years is upon us, so hard to say goodbye to such a crappy year
So the year is coming to an end at the end of this week. I would like to be on the record as saying “Thank goodness and good riddance.” Not that the outlook of the latest virus variant is sunny, but last year was THE longest year I have ever …
North Branch announces ExCEL winners
Congratulations to Rylee Ramberg and Paul Boelk on being selected as the 2021-22 ExCEL (Excellence in Community, Education, and Leadership) Award winners for North Branch Area High School!
Goldfish eradication to be split by Lindstrom/county
The Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District, County Board and City of Lindstrom acted recently on a proposal to split the expenses to remove a couple of ponds’ full of invasive goldfish. The city had been looking into chemical eradication for the past several months, since receiving council okay last winter …
History lesson I applied already, live Nativities on Saturday
Last week I wrote about the showing of the Emigrants at the high school. I knew as soon as I wrote it I may solicit calls because of my lack of technicalities when it comes to local history. I am lucky enough to know some real historians here, and call them friends. I do apologize if …
New assessor appointed; county sets 2022 levy
The County Board meeting last week began with swearing in new County Assessor Daryl Moeller, appointed in the wake of John Keefe’s retirement. The Personnel Committee handled candidate interviews and recommended Moeller, who the Board appointed 5-0.
Tree Lightings bring joy and happiness
Tree Lighting festivals were abundant last weekend, and kids got the opportunity to meet Santa Claus and tell them what they are looking for this Christmas, to drop off letters to the North Pole, and check out some of their favorite holiday traditions like hot chocolate, Christmas lights and carols.
