NEWS
in. Art Show 2022 award winners
Cara Jo O’Connell of Minneapolis tells the audience how she came up with her painting called Rosmary and the Finch.
Ki Chi Saga Days was amazing, we have a chance to make a difference
What a fantastic way to wrap up the summer festival season! Ki Chi Saga Days was just what the doctor ordered as school is right around the corner. I spent a lot of time uptown over the weekend and it was crazy busy everywhere you went. The vendor fair at Moberg Park …
Law Enforcement
In the traffic enforcement saturation the area agencies last week were still coming across multiple violations of the “hands-free” law. MN state law prohibits holding a device in your hands while operating a motor vehicle... this includes looking at a text, it includes talking to an automated voice mail message, …
George Bisek
George Bisek, age 93 from Lindstrom. Born October 23, 1928 in New Prague and passed peacefully at home into the arms of Jesus on August 19, 2022. Proud Air Force veteran, avid fisherman, grower of prize-worthy tomatoes, cribbage, horseshoe and corn hole champ, he leaves a large void on North …
Relay for Life raises hope, awareness and funds for cancer research
Chisago County Relay for Life took place August 10 at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City. Guest speaker was survivor Deb Nelson who was joined by her support group “Brick House” is pictured with American Legion Post 272 and Sheriff Brandon Thyen.
Threshing Show is a hit for all ages
The Almelund Threshing Show was filled with tractors as far as the eye could see and yummy food. Above: Bryson enjoys a bite of sweet corn that his brother Tretyn graciously shared.
Ki Chi Saga Days are here - means more parade candy for me
Ki Chi Saga Days is here. It usually signifies the end of summer; although I refuse to buy into that.
Law Enforcement
August 14 Lakes Area Police received report from communications center of camper observed leaking fuel heading to Lindstrom from North Branch, approximately 6 p.m. Intercepted camper on County Road 14 and learned it was water leaking.
Stacy Daze softball tourney fends off the rain again for a great time
The annual Stazy Daze softball tournament had plenty of reschedulings and adjustments due to some heavy rain that Mother Nature dumped on the area, but both tournaments finished up and crowned new champions! Here are the results from the local tournament.
Stacy Daze a hit with locals
The Stacy Daze celebration was as fun as ever, with a great turnout the whole weekend!
Ready for another season; life-saving episode can be celebrated now
The National Ski Patrol celebrated several members of the Wild Mountain patrol program Sunday night during a banquet at the hillside lodge, as the cool layer of pre-thunderstorm fog settled in the St Croix valley.
Palm oil alternative message nets personal response from President Biden
It’s always a good feeling to know you have been heard, no matter what your age is. When local fifth grader Maya Wood got a letter from The White House, she was elated to find that President Biden had received her message and was responding to what Maya hoped he …
Stacy Daze was fun, Threshing Show opens this weekend, art show next
We made our way up to Stacy this weekend. But, I feel bad, this is two years in a row they have had rain during Stacy Daze. But, just like last year, the rain subsided just in time to have a grande day parade. People were having a blast not getting …
Law Enforcement
Law enforcement agencies attended a number of Night to Unite events August 2. The national night out spirit continues— with some locations holding picnics and programs August 16. There is more than one night of the neighborhood parties due to availability issues with emergency teams, K9 units and others in …
