NEWS
CL wrestling sees individual success but team results not there yet
As a team, the Wildcats struggled against some tough competition at last Friday’s Pierz Duals, going 0-4 for the tournament.
Vikings get rare sweep at home triangular
With a low number of varsity wrestlers for the past several years, it has been difficult for the Vikings to win any dual meets. And even more rare is winning two duals on the same day.
Northern Edge can’t get offense going during 0-6-1 start
The Forest Lake Rangers scored three time in a three-minute stretch early in the first period and went on to beat Northern Edge 6-1 Tuesday, December 12 at East Bethel Ice Arena. Milo Hetland scored an unassisted goal for the Edge with three minutes remaining in the second period to …
Galen Haaven
Galen Noel Haaven, 72, of Almelund, MN, passed away peacefully in his home on December 7, 2023, surrounded by family.
Matthew Hanacek
Matthew (Matt) George Hanacek, age 39, died Wednesday, December 13, 2023, unexpectedly.
Carol Dahlquist
Carol E. Dahlquist, 88, of Roseville, passed away suddenly on the afternoon of December 11, 2023 while walking through her beloved patio/garden space of her Westwood Village Townhome which she had just finished decorating with pine boughs and Christmas related items the previous week. She was either walking to her …
Russell Almendinger
Russell Lee Almendinger, 82, of Stacy, died peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023 surrounded by family at his Stacy home.
Merry Christmas to you and your families!
This is our last paper before Christmas. So if you are opposed to religious tones, move to the next paragraph. Monday is when the world celebrates the birth of Jesus. Right around 2.3 billion people consider themselves Christians, myself included. My faith has gotten me through the worst times imaginable …
Counting my blessings!
Christmas is finally upon us, and I’m really counting my blessings this year.
Law Enforcement
Carbon monoxide alarm sounding at address on Ivywood Trail about 5 a.m. The Chisago City fire department and Lakes Area Police Department made sure all inhabitants were outside and cleared the dwelling for hazard. No injury reported.
Santa Anonymous gets big boost from Chisago Lakes Rotary
Santa Anonymous has been getting a boost from Chisago Lakes Rotary for a while and this year was no exception.
Resident applying for grant for an 'elf house'
Area resident, Jerry Carlson won the Center City Council over, with his proposal to submit a grant for funding to construct and install an elf house, like the one in photo, in a public place in Center City. He maintains the houses and they are moveable, if need be. The …
Sankta Lucia is a Scandinavian tradition
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church again was the host site for the Sankta Lucia pageant Saturday, Dec. 2. There are youth who rehearse for hours to enact the Scandinavian tradition on this special day. Joy Carlson was selected to portray the part of the daughter, who in Swedish households brings the …
