Christmas all around us, shop local if we can
I hope you had a chance to take in the living nativity at First United Methodist Church in Lindstrom on Saturday. Of course Mother Nature decided to drop a snowstorm on the event. The actors in the nativity program braved cold temperatures and a driving snow/sleet that lasted the entire time.
Santa still has plenty of stops to make in our area
The coloring pages have been flowing in pretty steadily this last week or so. If your kids have yet to color the page coloring contest page from the gift guide, I would urge them to do so soon. If you missed the gift guide or maybe recycled it, we have plenty here at the Press. There are three prizes given away for three age categories. Simply have your kids color the page and drop it off here or mail it to us at County Press, PO Box 748, Lindstrom MN 55045.
Shafer lot split, combine confusing
Shafer City Council met November 21 for a regular Council meeting. All members were present.
Lighting festivals and craft fairs this weekend
What a blast we had going to the Taylors Falls Lighting Festival. I will say, it was one of the coldest that I can remember, but judging by the size of the crowd, that didn’t seem to bother too many people. People lined the street for the lighting and the parade that followed.
Stacy City Council briefs.....
Stacy City Council met November 14 for a regular meeting, Marie Lawrence was absent.
Happy Thanksgiving!
This weekend is the official beginning of the holiday season. Taylors Falls kicks off the tree lighting season on Friday. The events go for three days.
Frandsen meets with County Fair Board again about relocation desire
The Chisago County Fairboard met November 13 at the Chisago Lake Township hall.
Shafer Council looks at private street acceptance; awards HVAC quote
Shafer City Council met November 6 for a regular Council meeting. All members were present.
Lots of stuff to do locally!
There is still time to take in the CLHS Theater’s version of The Addams Family. The show still has this weekend before it wraps up. I had the pleasure of taking in the opening night. It is a wonderful show that I think you and your family would really love. There is music, monsters, comedy (yes even adult comedy) and of course singing. The kids do a great job and Rachel did a great job directing them. I believe you have to purchase the tickets online at clhs.isd2144.org/activities/tickets.
Halloween is upon us
This weekend is the big one before Halloween. There is still plenty of time to take in the scary “Ojiketa Haunt” which runs Friday and Saturday evenings at 7pm to 9:30pm. Cost is a mere $5 per person or $3 if you bring a food shelf donation (non-perishable please). We have been to Ojiketa Haunt multiple times over the years and it is a fun event.
Halloween all around us
Well we are well into Halloween season and fall decorating. That means the ever popular Ojiketa Haunt is up and running. This year’s theme is The Witches of Cranberry Bog. Beginning Friday and running on Oct 20, 21, 27 and 28, you are invited to Ojiketa Regional Park to take a scary stroll through the woods and even inside some of the buildings. Who knows what you may encounter. The gates open at 7 p.m. and closes at 9:30 p.m. Cost is super reasonable at $5 per person or $3 if you bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the local food shelf. New this year, they will have a food truck on site so you can enjoy some yummy food before you get scared to death.
Shafer Council briefs...
Shafer City Council met October 3 for a regular meeting. Mayor Paula Hanson and council member Nick Brehm were absent as well as city engineer Lucas Jones.
Fire Prevention week is here
This week is Fire Prevention Week. It’s our chance to visit our local fire halls and say thanks to the men and women who take the time out of their lives (yes they all are volunteers) to dutifully serve our great county and protect our homes and businesses. In this Press you will find some large advertisements promoting their open houses. Most of them take place this Saturday. Chisago City visits the schools during the week instead of an open house.
Lose your junk, visit a market
This weekend in Center City is your chance to get rid of your fall clean-up clutter. AAA Appliance and Recycling is holding their annual fall recycling day. It runs Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is held in the lower parking lot at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church. This is our chance to get rid of stuff that has been cluttering our garages and closets all summer and get ready for winter (yuk). I would list the items they accept but the list is too long. Please see page four to see the long list of items. See you there.
Shafer City Council briefs....
Shafer City Council met September 19 for a regular meeting. Council member Nick Brehm was absent.
Big weekend coming up
We have a big weekend coming up if you are looking for some local fun. And judging by the way our Purple played on Sunday, we could use some fun to take our mind off of the season.
Good weekend for a paddle
This weekend is Labor Day. A nice long weekend to end the inferno that has taken what summer should be and thrown it in the frying pan. I love warm weather, but this summer has been ridiculous. It has dried and withered most all of our lawns. Lakes are incredibly low and we have watering bans and bonfire bans everywhere. What does it have to do with Labor Day? Most likely nothing - but it used to be looked at as when Fall would start to move in. Fingers crossed. Not begging for snow by any means, but some relief would be swell.
Shafer Council briefs...
Shafer City Council met August 15 for a regular meeting. Council member Nick Brehm was absent.
Ki Chi Saga Days - State Fair
Thanks to all the volunteers and the Ki Chi Saga Days committee for a wonderful weekend of fun and festivities. There were people everywhere and they were all having a great time.
Full weekend of Ki-Chi-Saga
This week is one of the biggest town celebrations. Ki Chi Saga Days officially starts Thursday with city wide garage sales. See the classified section of this paper for a list of sales.
Stacy Daze was a hoot
If you were one of the lucky people to take in Stacy Daze last weekend you would have noticed a bigger better and more exciting Stacy Daze. You can really tell the added effort by the great folks from Stacy this year. It was a fantastic event and it showed by the number of people that attended. And a special shout out for one of the best fireworks displays that I can remember. Congrats Stacy on such a great celebration!
Stacy Daze chance to entertain
I cannot believe it is August already. This summer has flown by in the blink of an eye. There is someone in our home that is making state fair plans already...
Center City Days is upon us
This weekend is Center City’s turn in the spotlight. Center City Days runs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday any-and-all are invited.
Stacy City Council briefs. . .
Stacy City Council met July 11 for a regular meeting. Council member Jennie Carlson was absent.
KOD to Wanningan Days
What a perfect weekend we had for Karl Oskar Days. Weather was great, everyone was out and about and having a great time. Thanks to Pauline and her amazing staff of volunteers and to the city workers who did a great job prepping the city for such a fun event.
Karl Oskar Days is coming, find the snuff box take home a grand
As we quickly slide into the summer celebration time in our area, one of the big ones is just around the corner. Lindstrom’s Karl Oskar Days starts July 5 and will run until July 9. We will have a major spread in the Search and in the next Press for you to set your schedules. But seeing as it technically starts next Wednesday I thought I would let you know about some of the happenings.
Stacy City Council meeting briefs......
Stacy City Council met June 13 for a regular meeting.
Harmony in the Park is the place to be, send in your fish photos
Harmony in the Park is up and running. Next week is Songs of the South which is an Alabama tribute band. The Chisago Lakes High School Marching Band will perform prior to the Songs of the South show. All concerts begin at 6:30pm but get there early because there is always yummy food and beverages to enjoy with your friends and neighbors.
Shafer City Council briefs.....
Shafer City Council met June 6 for a regular meeting. Council member Brad Swenson was absent.
North Branch is the place to be for summer fun with first festival
Beginning today, North Branch invites everybody to come and enjoy the 2023 Midsummer Celebration.
Time for grad parties, lots of local athletes heading to state tournaments
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 who graduated Monday evening at Chisago Lakes Senior High. North Branch will graduate its seniors on Sunday. Of the kids that I have dealt with over the years, this class seems to be a class of movers and shakers (do people say that anymore??). It seems like every student I have spoken to has a plan in life. Whether it be attending college or heading into the workforce. Very refreshing to see - here is wishing nothing but the best to these young adults and their bright future!
Land purchase declined by Ag Society Board
Members of the County Fair Board have reportedly declined an offer from an area business person to purchase fairground land in Rush City. The county agriculture society heard the acquisition proposal at their regular May meeting (story in Press May 25) from Dennis Frandsen. He offered $1 million and any existing buildings (barns, pole buildings) that the ag society wished to retain and relocate would not be part of the purchase price.
Here comes Harmony in the Park concerts, Memorial Day was moving
So the past few weeks I have written about a few items that irk me. Last week I was told I am being too negative in my writings so I went back and read them. The tone of the columns did have a negative spin to them, but I thought it was coming across as making a point. I was writing about littering and social media bullying. I don’t have a happy tone in my body to say or write feelings about those subjects. Nonetheless, I apologize if I have come across as negative. I will try to do better.
Fair Board hears land purchase offer
The Chisago County Fair has been in existence for 151 years. Rush City has long been the location where residents and visitors come to have fun for a week. Whether it be rides on the midway or watching a demolition derby or enjoying animal judging, folks have enjoyed the fair.
Memorial Day is a special day, grab your paddle and head to the lake
This weekend is a biggie. I know, I know, it’s the weekend to get stuff ready for summer, and maybe if you are lucky get to the cabin to get it ready for summer. But, I am more referring to the meaning of the long weekend - Memorial Day.
Stacy City Council briefs...
Stacy City Council met May 9 for a regular meeting. Council member Marie Lawrence was absent.
Lots of stuff happening this weekend, Community Guide is out Saturday
This is the last week of our annual subscription renewal campaign. We have had a great turnout so far with the majority of readers sending their renewals in already. If you have been meaning to but have maybe forgot about it, I would encourage you to do so soon. We have a small grace window that our software allows where you will get the paper, but then it will automatically cut you off without a payment. It’s something I hate to do, but it does cost us money to print and mail the paper so subscriptions are vital to our operations. You can certainly send your payment of $49 in county or $51.50 for out of Chisago County to: PO Box 748, Lindstrom MN 55045. You can simply call us at 651-257-5115 or sign up online at www.chisagocountypress.com. And again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading!
Shafer to apply for funding for water and sewer treatment facility
Shafer City Council met May 2 for a regular meeting. Council member Patty Mattson was absent.
Shiny new website is online now, get rid of your junk this weekend
If you have been to our website recently, you would have noticed something different. We just got a brand spanking new website that when it is fully finished will have all the bells and whistles of the last one with more cool features.
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