Jeff Norton
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SCHOOLS
New legislation leads to facilities levy for Chisago Lakes School district
With a light summer agenda, the Chisago Lakes School Board spent a majority of its time during the regular meeting on Thursday, July 17 focusing on the Long Term Facilities Maintenance Fund and its approval for 2027 due to a recent legislative change.
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Bringing some unique tastes to you
I made an exciting discovery last week, although I didn’t have enough time to share it with you guys quite yet in this space.
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Happy Karl Oskar Days!!!
It’s the grand ol’ Karl Oskar Days in Lindstrom this week, and I’m excited!! The weather looks great (maybe not Friday, but other than that, PERFECT) and the downtown area looks great with the new parking lot and murals.
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Squeezing in some pepper recipes
With the humidity, heat and rain the past few weeks, our pepper plants have absolutely exploded. We are on the cusp of picking the first few green peppers, and our habaneros and jalapenos look to be our healthiest yet.
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Sweets and meats on 4th of July
The Fourth of July is always a time to celebrate. It’s America’s Independence Day, and it’s always a fun time!
Sports
Girls highlight excellent finishes at state golf meet
North Branch senior Ashley Bistodeau ended her career at North Branch on a high mark, shooting a personal best 78 after an opening round 90 at The Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan at the Class AA state meet last week.
Sports
Lax team has great experience at state
Despite their sterling record on the year, the Chisago Lakes girls lacrosse team drew the eighth seed in the state tournament, and that meant they had to play unbeaten eventual state champions Prior Lake in the first round on Tuesday, June 17.
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Who doesn’t love strawberries?
Hot temperatures in June can only mean one thing: it’s strawberry season!
Sports
Wildcats one win away from state
Just one game remains between the Chisago Lakes girl lacrosse team and their first ever berth into the state tournament.
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