NEWS
Derby-themed Cadillac dinner a blast!
The Chisago Lakes Lions had a good crowd Saturday, May 4, who enjoyed viewing the Kentucky Derby and a catered dinner by Jon Ekstrom, for the annual Lions fundraiser dinner. The event was held at Uncommon Loon, Chisago City. Many party-goers wore derby finery and ladies in hats were everywhere. …
Plea in boat landing assault
One of two suspects in a dating-app related assault, at a boat landing in Lindstrom, has entered a guilty plea to felony aiding and abetting robbery. She will be sentenced by District Court Judge Seabrooks III, August 20.
Reminder on property tax
The deadline to pay all or part of your property tax is right around the corner. The payment system for any taxes at $100 or less, calls for the bill to be paid in one installment. The property tax that’s more than $100 requires at least the first half paid …
County Board adopts rebrand recommendation
The recognizable outline of Chisago County is gone as an official logo for county departments and vehicles. A cheery script with a sunshine graphic, calling to mind the visual for a Days Inn motel, is taking its place (see example lower left).
Chisago Lakes bests North Branch, again
The Chisago Lakes Wildcats beat their archrivals for the second time this season, shutting out the North Branch Vikings 4-0 this past Monday, May 6 at Chisago Lakes High School. Makenna Thorsen pitched a shutout for the Wildcats. She allowed ten hits, walked two and struck out three, and pitched …
Wildcats trade games in Bluejacket doubleheader
In the first game of a doubleheader at Cambridge-Isanti High school, Xavier Taylor tossed a four-hitter to lead the Wildcats to a 6-1 win over the Cambridge-Isanti Bluejackets on Wednesday, May 1. Taylor allowed one earned run on four hits, walked three and struck out seven in picking up the …
Girls win Cardinal Invite
As the track season heads for the postseason in the very near future, the Wildcats seem to be hitting their stride. The girls won the nine-team Coon Rapids Invitational last Friday, May 3, and the boys came in third on their side of things.
Bulldogs kick off season with tight loss to Andover
Coming off their first state tournament appearance since they were revived in 2014, the Bulldogs upped their pre-playoff schedule from to 40 games this season. They were scheduled to start April 28th, which would have been their earliest game ever, but the game against Champlin Park was rained out. So, …
Rebels come storming back against Chisago Lakes
Chisago Lakes looked like it might run away early from the Champlin Park Rebels on Wednesday, May 1, but it was the Wildcats calling for a May Day as the game finished up, with CL falling 10-9 to the Rebs.
Vikings’ girls primed for true team sections
The North Branch girls track and field team is in fine form after running in two meets last week. They are hoping their top performances led them to a lot of team success at the True Team Section this week, which happened after the County Press went to print.
East Metro teams no match for Wildcat girls lax
The Wildcats kept their perfect season intact with two more resounding wins over East Metro teams last week. Fresh off their win over Blaine, the girls took on Totino-Grace at home and walloped the Eagles.
