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Summer is here- I can hear music in the air
I hope you had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend. I attended one of the many Memorial Day services, this one in Lindstrom at Fairview Cemetery. Judging by the crowd size you can tell that covid has made us realize how much we miss getting out and attending such events. The cemetery …
Memorial Day - the way it should be honored
On Monday we as a country celebrate those women and men who have dutifully served our great country and are no longer with us. Memorial Day has taken a back seat to the pandemic (for good reason) and is now finally a full go. That means we as a community are …
After a yearlong hiatus, CL prom back with a bang
The Chisago Lakes High School Prom was held Saturday, May 15, 2021, in beautiful weather and the favored dresses were likewise in spring colors and summer-style...the attendees started with photo-taking in the grand march inside the school and the dance event was held on the stadium field, with tents available …
Getting back to normal - with wine and music
Winehaven is holding a fun event this weekend. This is Tap the Barrel weekend where you can taste some of their wines directly from the barrel. The event is a two-day affair that runs Saturday from 10 am to 5pm and Sunday from 11am to 5pm. They do ask that …
Wyoming park's funding gets boost
Wyoming City Council last week accepted the largest donation so far to be used to improve Railroad Park. The First State Bank of Wyoming donated $100,000 to the “history walk” which is part of the Railroad Park master plan. (see left) Railroad Park is at the Sunrise Prairie Bike Trailhead …
Pollinators have place of honor in library artwork
A good sized gathering Thursday, April 22 (Earth Day) celebrated the dedication of the East Central Regional-North Branch Library’s monarch sculpture. Monarch populations are dwindling due to loss of habitat and their preferred homebase, the milkweed plant is a key component in North Branch’s citizen garden effort. In 2018 the …
PSEO helped set stage for Wildcat alum's career clarity
People will advise you upon high school graduation to do what you love, or at least pursue a field that’s in-demand. In the best of both worlds you find a career that you enjoy and that also has opportunities.
Girl Scout Silver Award project
The Girl Scout Silver Award Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, hosted by Aisha Roche and Kaitlin Carlson at Moberg Park last Thursday, commemorated the efforts of their partners and community members’ celebrate completion of their "The Birdhouse Project." The event featured a presentation, demonstration, and opportunity to ask questions about the project …
Numbers are changing - not in a good way anymore, last chance for '21 guide
Well over a week ago it seemed we were turning the page on the COVID-19 situation. Our numbers were improving, deaths were plummeting, all signs were trending positively. This week is a complete 180. we are back to double digit daily deaths and our ICU numbers are soaring once again. When …
Chisago County Collects: Old and interesting (very)
The Chisago County Historical Society is pleased to announce there’s a new exhibit at the courthouse in Center City. “Chisago County Collects: Old and Interesting” is arranged in the four display cases on the first floor and highlights antique and vintage items that have been collected by local residents.
Flames take down Wild Mountain maintenance building
Tuesday morning, local fire departments were dispatched to a fire at Wild Mountain Recreation Area. Business officials released a statement reporting that only one structure, the maintenance building, caught fire. Although snow-making and grooming equipment and machinery were lost and/or damaged, the winter season next year should see no significant …
That was the longest year of my life, so glad it's over; time for paper renewals
I cannot believe it has been a year since our world got turned upside down. I took a minute to read my column from last year. What an idiot. I was convinced this was going to be taken care of medically or the United States would protect the borders thus …
Lindstrom teen missing
Lakes Area Police would like the public to let them know if John Patrick Grillo, Lindstrom, is observed or if you know where he is. The 17-year-old is reported as a runaway and he is about 220 lbs. with red hair and is 6 feet one inch tall. Call 651-775-7569 …
Board commends unique COVID Response Team; learns prom, commencement dates set
The North Branch School District couldn’t have picked a better year to put forward a new motto—Better Together.
