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Karl Oskar Days Ambassadors
The weather was perfect for a coronation at Lions Park. Not in order: Ambassador candidates were: Allison Lavalle, Amanda Barsness, Ann Nelson, Ayda Goehring, Chloe Zupko, Haley Sogard, Jessica Pangburn, Lauren Schanus, Maggie Wille, Sara Penzenstadler. Last year’s Ambassodors Abby Pratt, Olivia Koesters and Keegan Miller joined in both photos.
A Brush with Kindness helps again
Chisago County A Brush With Kindness, an affiliate of East Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity, completed a local community service project this week. ABWK is a non-profit that helps low-income homeowners with minor house repair and maintenance. ABWK Board member Steve Sandgren, with his wife and sons, resurfaced with sealant …
Have we finally got good news? Thanks to the KOD Committee!
As I was sitting here writing about the coronavirus, my phone alert went off. I think I have it set for breaking news and maybe weather, although it gets really old when your phone beeps to tell you that sprinkles may move into the area at 7 pm. Anyways, my phone …
Taking basic sweet corn to the next level
It’s that wonderful veggie, corn, today. Looking through articles that pertained to corn, I came across this delightful legend concerning corn tamales that saved Cortez and his men from starvation and death. It seems that when the Indians finally realized that Cortez was not the Great White God, they decided …
BPA national recognition earned by Chisago Lakes
Chisago Lakes High School Business Professionals of America club received national recognition this year during virtual online ceremony. The 2020 BPA National Leadership Conference scheduled to be held in Washington, DC was cancelled. Some events were still able to be recognized with an online ceremony. Mady Eng and Ruby Norlander …
Monarch, pollinator booster program gets grant
An environmental education non-profit based in North Branch has won a grant that will help fund native pollinator-friendly habitat plantings in the city. Use of the money includes native habitat enhancement at the library, the commissioning of a Monarch butterfly artwork (see photo) and the final phase will supply teaching …
Lindstrom Motors gets a surprise visitor
Never a dull moment along Highway 8. Tuesday afternoon; the driver of a white Dodge pickup pressed the wrong pedal and drove through the wall of Lindstrom Motors. A mechanic was under the lift seen above and luckily escaped with minor injuries. The same can’t be said for the truck.
Karl Oskar Days is taking place, just a little different from normal
To the folks who live on the south side of Chisago Lake - thank you. Thank you for the free fireworks show when all of the community ones were cancelled. We do not live on the lake but close enough to enjoy the thousands of fireworks on Saturday evening. There were some …
Little blue orbs of goodness!
It’s blueberries and raspberries for a couple of weeks. Today it’s blueberries
KOD Ambassadors give back despite lack of celebrations
The Karl Oskar Days celebration in Lindstrom may be taking on a novel form this year, but the Lady Ambassadors are continuing the tradition of good works. Friday, June 26 the current Ambassadors and candidates hosted a clothing drive, that was obvious in its success. The young ladies pictured; were …
Blessing of the Pets, from afar
Sunday, June 14, First Presbyterian Church in St. Croix Falls held a “drive-thru Pet Blessing.” Not to be left out, Police Officer Patrick drove over in the new squad car created to have K-9 Ikar blessed.
There is a new bridge in TF? I have a reason to give blood
We have had a few calls here at the Press lately about stories on our website. We have had calls about Okjiketa Regional Park and the Lindstrom Loppet. Callers reference an article talking about Ojiketa being open for booking. Others referenced sign-ups for the Lindstrom Loppet to be held at the …
One of my 'favorites'
It’s about asparagus today. I am going to share some hints with you about this green spring (and early summer) veggie that is one of my favorites. I say that alot when it comes to veggies or fruits. I like all of them, except okra, which is not too prevalanet …
Fundraiser event for Relay for Life
Relay for Life Chisago County offered a public shredding fundraiser event, and is finalizing plans for an annual relay event set to happen virtually August 1. Check in at www.relayforlife.org/chisagomn or watch this paper for later details. The Shred Right company partnered with the county organization to destroy documents brought …
