NEWS
Harris man seriously hurt in collision between bicycle and SUV
The state patrol is investigating a bicycle-SUV crash on Highway 61 at 254th Street Wednesday, July 25. The incident was reported about 8 p.m. Wyoming Police also responded.
County Fair showcase for plenty of local talents
The Chisago County Fair last week had some of the nicest weather it’s had in years, just ideal to hang around the fairgrounds. Animals, workers, the crowds and performers all seemed to enjoy themselves...this youngster and her calf were only too happy to pose.
Chisago County Board approves much-discussed events venue in Franconia Twsp. on 3-2 vote
On a split vote the county commissioners last week approved a controversial wedding and events venue in Franconia Township.
Lakes Area P.D. budget up 8.8%
The Lakes Area Police department’s budget is proposed to need an increase of $174,000 in operating and non-operational expenses for 2025. If the city councils adopt the budget as-is, taxpayers residing in Lindstrom and Chisago City would be covering an approximate $79,000 each with additional revenues coming in through non-property …
Stacy Daze Grand Marshals are familiar faces
Stacy Daze is August 2-4 and the community is paying tribute to longtime, much loved local businesspersons Donna and Jim Keacher as parade Grand Marshals.
Vocational skills training site gets early ok in North Branch
The application for the city of North Branch to review and consider a training facility for construction laborers, got the okay to move forward from the city planning commission in a special session Monday this week. The planning commission was supportive of having a locally-based training site for those going …
Lindstrom Council briefs.......
Lindstrom City Council met July 18 for a regular meeting. All members were present with council member Brian Norelius attending via zoom.
Temple permit amended; ok given to apply for bike trail grant
A Buddhist residence and place of worship a mile east of Harris, in Fish Lake Township, was approved for an amended Conditional Use Permit by a 5-0 vote by the County Board. The Karen Buddhist Association first was granted a permit in 2017 to locate this facility and associated use …
North Branch Council ok’s water billing expense; SRO contract is revised
The North Branch City Council meeting last week got off on an official foot, with the swearing in of a city administrator, Linda Woulfe, hired until a permanent full time administrator has been secured. City Clerk Ragini Varma administered the oath.
Bulldogs fall to fourth seed
The Bulldogs, with the number two seed in the Eastern Minny South playoffs seemingly wrapped up, had a strange week and, when it was all over, dropped to the number four seed in the South. Last Wednesday, they committed ten errors and lost 7-4 to a weak Ogilvie team. On …
O.C. Mangold
O.C. Mangold, age 85, left his earthly home, July 1, 2024, with the “Love of his life” his wife Joani, holding his hand as he began his journey to meet his Lord and Savior. He was a resident at the Gundersen St. Elizabeth Care Center in Wabasha, MN.
Deanna Geslin
Deanna Sue Geslin joined her parents in heaven on Monday, July 15, 2024. She died peacefully at the University of Minnesota Hospital surrounded by her guardian, close neighbor and caring hospital staff who never left her side.
Wasting away in Zucchini-ville
We are ripe and bountiful in our zucchini season, and it’s one of my favorite vegetables to grow because it’s so hearty, comes in quick and is very versatile.
