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Different ways to prepare green beans
Have you been enjoying fresh green beans as much as I have? Whether or not they come from your garden, roadside stand or the farmer’s market, there is nothing quite like the flavor of this green veggie... except for tomatoes, corn, etc. Here I go, liking every veggie that grows in …
Karl and Kristina on the go
You may have noticed that the statue of immigrants in Lindstrom, who are foundational characters for a set of beloved Swedish novels, is missing...but not due to any political controversy. The landmark on mainstreet, the ever-stoic Karl Oskar and Kristina, pictured above southbound on I-35, were transported July 15 to …
Elms Estates residents get another year to clear out; public meeting set for Aug. 4
Residents of Lindstrom's Elms Estates met Wednesday July 15 for an update about their pending relocation. Owner Rosita Meehan had planned to vacate the property two years ago with the hopes of selling the property. Residents were given a two year notice to either move their park models or vacate. …
Lindstrom peninsula building site to linger longer
Lindstrom City Planner Beth Richmond informed council last week the redevelopment site on the west end of the city is going to remain untouched at least until 2021. She added, the developers “are switching strategies.”
Church secretary role can be integrated in both spiritual, physical health worlds
Members of First United Methodist Church in Lindstrom-- never fear, your secrets are safe with Carol Schmidt. Retirement looms right around the corner for the church secretary, the church is interviewing possible successors this week. Still, in doing an interview for this newspaper she was all about discretion.
Virus numbers good and bad, we have hope of a summer celebration
There is something else happening with the virus in Minnesota and I assume nationally. The fact that numbers seem to increase of positive tests (due to more testing), the number of deaths is plummeting. We have had it beaten into our way of thinking that deaths lag positive tests. Well the …
Unusual summer salads
It’s the season of lots of fresh fruits and veggies. For that matter, some are always in season. I’m not big about having tomato, lettuce, cucumber and a bit of shredded cheese sprinkled over the top. IN the winter, I like to make Waldorf salad, a variety of coleslaws, cottage cheese with …
152 cars turn out for Ole's Crossroads' car show!
There’s a program through the state auditor’s office that North Branch recently opt into. Cities can enlist as participants in Performance Measurements, a program that requires annual reports on a minimum of 10 areas of municipal functions.
Karl Oskar Days Ambassadors
The weather was perfect for a coronation at Lions Park. Not in order: Ambassador candidates were: Allison Lavalle, Amanda Barsness, Ann Nelson, Ayda Goehring, Chloe Zupko, Haley Sogard, Jessica Pangburn, Lauren Schanus, Maggie Wille, Sara Penzenstadler. Last year’s Ambassodors Abby Pratt, Olivia Koesters and Keegan Miller joined in both photos.
A Brush with Kindness helps again
Chisago County A Brush With Kindness, an affiliate of East Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity, completed a local community service project this week. ABWK is a non-profit that helps low-income homeowners with minor house repair and maintenance. ABWK Board member Steve Sandgren, with his wife and sons, resurfaced with sealant …
Have we finally got good news? Thanks to the KOD Committee!
As I was sitting here writing about the coronavirus, my phone alert went off. I think I have it set for breaking news and maybe weather, although it gets really old when your phone beeps to tell you that sprinkles may move into the area at 7 pm. Anyways, my phone …
Taking basic sweet corn to the next level
It’s that wonderful veggie, corn, today. Looking through articles that pertained to corn, I came across this delightful legend concerning corn tamales that saved Cortez and his men from starvation and death. It seems that when the Indians finally realized that Cortez was not the Great White God, they decided …
BPA national recognition earned by Chisago Lakes
Chisago Lakes High School Business Professionals of America club received national recognition this year during virtual online ceremony. The 2020 BPA National Leadership Conference scheduled to be held in Washington, DC was cancelled. Some events were still able to be recognized with an online ceremony. Mady Eng and Ruby Norlander …
Monarch, pollinator booster program gets grant
An environmental education non-profit based in North Branch has won a grant that will help fund native pollinator-friendly habitat plantings in the city. Use of the money includes native habitat enhancement at the library, the commissioning of a Monarch butterfly artwork (see photo) and the final phase will supply teaching …
