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10 years ago: Forest Lake resident Holly Harden released the cookbook “Good Food from Mrs. Sundberg’s Kitchen.” She was a writer for Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” as a weekly columnist going by the pseudonym Mrs. Sundberg. The recipes in the cookbook were written chronologically starting in September with good recipes for Labor Day like pancakes, dinners on the grill or homemade muffins. 25 years ago: ...

Home evictions are on the rise in several major cities nationwide as Americans continue to grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Eviction filings over the past year are up more than 15% compared with the period before the COVID-19 pandemic began in 10 cities across the country, according to the Eviction Lab, a research unit at Princeton University. The Eviction Lab tracks 10 states and 34 cities.

WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn — Inspired by the success of her book, "Ashti Meets Birdman Al", Carmen Rubin wrote her first stage play to unite artists and communities through the power of music. Ashti's "Journey to Jazz" is about a little girl and her mother who meet an old jazz musician who has the blues because a school's music program is in jeopardy.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The father of an 8-week-old infant who died from complications due to blunt force trauma in March is facing charges in his death, according to court records. Mark Russell Forster, 39, of White Bear Lake, was charged on Monday with second-degree murder in connection to the...

WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. – A White Bear Lake man is charged with murder in the death of his three-month-old son. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office says Jackson Forester died in the hospital March 22 of complications due to blunt force head trauma. Prosecutors accuse 39-year-old Mark Forester of shaking the baby on Jan. 31 before the boy’s mother brought him to the hospital.

PUBLIC NOTICE TO CANDIDATES FOR THE 2024 CITY ELECTION. NOTICE OF THE 2024 GENERAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF SHAFER. Notice is hereby given that the Shafer City General Election shall be held in and for the City of Shafer, Chisago County, Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. During this election, the following City offices shall be filled:

A SUMMARY ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STACY CITY CODE BY ENACTING STACY CITY CODE CHAPTER 130, SECTION 130.03 PROHIBITING CANNABIS USE WITHIN CERTAIN PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF STACY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on July 9, 2024, Ordinance No. 2024-7-2 was enacted by the City Council...

North Branch Area High School will add two new assistant principals for the 2024-25 school year. Jacob Truby and Amanda Daeger officially joined the district on July 15 and 16, respectively, following school board approval at its July meeting. Daeger most recently worked in the Centennial School District in Anoka...

The Chisago City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 1, 2024, to review and recommend approval/denial of proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 6. Community Design focusing on Section 6.6 Signs. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for review at city hall. This public hearing will...

The City of Taylors Falls Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 29, 2024 at the Taylors Falls City Hall, 637 First St., Taylors Falls, MN 55084, in the Council Chambers beginning at 5:00 p.m. A public hearing will be held for one item:. 1. Minor Subdivision...

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of School Board Member of Independent School District No. 2144 shall begin on July 30, 2024, and shall close at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on August 13, 2024. The last day to withdraw is August 15, 2024.

Notice is hereby given that a Primary Election for the purpose of nominating candidates for various Federal, Legislative, Judicial and County offices, will be held on Tuesday, the thirteenth (13th) day of August, 2024, at the Chisago Lakes Babtist Church, 9387 Wyoming Trail (residents north of Hwy. 8) and Lord of the Lakes Church, 25402 Itasca Avenue (residents south of Hwy. 8) Chisago City, MN, between the hours of seven (7) o’clock a.m. and eight (8) o’clock p.m.

The City Council members will meet to discuss the upcoming budget for 2025. This meeting will have a quorum as all Shafer City Council members plan to attend. No other city business will be discussed, and no council motions will be made at this meeting. Valerie Fox. Shafer City Clerk.

WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. — A White Bear Lake father is accused of killing his 3-month-old baby while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.The 39-year-old man was charged with one count of second-degree murder, according to a complaint filed in Ramsey County on Monday.The child had been injured in late January and died in March. In June, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office released an autopsy report that listed the baby's cause of death as "complications of bilateral subdural hemorrhages."Child abuse specialists say the infant's injuries were "highly consistent" with abusive head trauma. Medical providers told investigators that his...

Dennis Landro, 81, Almena, Wis., passed away April 24, 2024. A celebration of life will be held 3-6 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at the Poskin Lake Resort. A complete obituary was printed in the May 1 edition of the Barron News-Shield.

I was reading about the accident on F and C. People have no consideration for others. Many don’t stop for STOP signs.

(1984-2024) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son William "Billy" Lee Ahlers, 40, of Stillwater, MN, who died on July 12, 2024. Billy was born in St. Paul in 1984 to Gary & Dawn Ahlers. He grew up in Stillwater MN. Billy received his bachelors degree in Marketing Communications with a minor in Music at University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Billy enjoyed playing the guitar and was active throughout his life in Hockey, Motocross, BMX biking, SIM racing, RC Car Racing, Disc Golf and loved Fishing with his father. He also loved spending time with his family and friends and was especially fond of his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by Grandparents William & Kathryn Sauerbrey, Bonnie Ahlers, William & Rita Ahlers and Aunt Denise Mallak. Survived by Parents Gary & Dawn Ahlers, Sisters Christy Standfield (Jason), Megan Gilhoi (Christopher), Heather Ahlers, Nieces & Nephews Alexis, Andrew & Aiden Standfield, Quinnten, Brannock & Vayda Gilhoi, Great Nephews Russell Nyholm III & Luke Standfield, along with many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins & Friends. Visitation is Monday, July 22nd, 4:30pm. Funeral is Tuesday July 23rd, 11am (following a 10am Visitation.) Services will be held at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi MN.

Erin Marie Donahue age 53 of Lindstrom, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 at home surrounded by her loved ones following a long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Erin was born the daughter of James and Dianne Donahue on January 11th, 1971 in Hastings, where she was raised and then graduated from Chisago Lakes High School. She than attended Pine Technical College.