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Lindstrom Council briefs...

Lindstrom City Council met March 18 for a regular meeting. All members were present.

Wyoming opts for fire truck rehab, OKs cannabis business

The ladder truck used by the Wyoming Fire Department will be in the shop for an extended stay, come a few months from now. Council approved spending over a quarter of a million on refurbishment. Member Schilling was absent, as council voted 4-0 last week to spend $296,882 on an …


The Carl-Werner Pettersson story, program featured at Friends of Karl Oskar House April 11 annual meeting

April 11, in the Wildcat Center at Chisago Lakes High School, 29400 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom. A recently discovered 30-minute video interview, with a Swedish pilot who came to Chisago Lakes in search of a cousin and found much more, will be featured.

Egg hunt, waffles, and bingo

Remember if you have yet to take in a local fish fry at one of the churches in our area, many of them will be hosting their final fish fry of the season tomorrow (Friday). This is your chance to enjoy some terrific fish with friends and neighbors.

Wildcat Academy expansion going well, and district settles with teachers

The Chisago Lakes School Board held their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 19 and although the agenda was light on time, there were a few important topics discussed at the meeting.

Giese named North Branch’s Athena Award winner

Brooke Giese has built an outstanding high school career marked by excellence in athletics, academics, and community involvement.

Easter time is near!

Easter is nearly upon us with just a week and a half to go until the glorious holiday. I’ll begin sharing some of my favorite recipes for the holiday this week!

Law Enforcement

There was a call March 16 reporting a fight at Chisago Lakes Middle School. Lakes Area Police and the county are looking into the incident.

Jerome Henton

Jerome "Jerry" C. Henton, a loving husband, dad, papa, brother, and uncle passed away on March 18, 2026.

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Stephan Peterson

Stephan K. “Pete” Peterson, age 83, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away at home on March 18 after a courageous battle with cancer.

St. Croix Health unveils visuals of future facility

St. Croix Health continues its commitment to serving communities with guiding principles that will serve as the foundation for the organization’s new healthcare, pictured to left. The facility is to be built east of St Croix Falls and south of Highway 8. It is on track for a summer groundbreaking. …

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