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Warm up with chili
How about making a crock-pot or large saucepan of chili tonight or tomorrow morning? Have family or friends over at the end of the day for a hot bowl of chili, with crackers, warm French bread and no dessert needed. You can serve toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped …
A look back on 2019
In 2019 a number of school district building projects approved by voters the year before, started opening up.
It takes a village of businesses, volunteers and spirit to put on Holiday meal
The 29th Chisago Lakes Area Christmas Day community meal is now complete. Thanks to the generosity of many, an estimated 165 people were served a full Christmas Day meal in the fellowship hall of the Lindstrom First United Methodist Church.
New Auditor-Treasurer in office
For the first time in decades, Chisago County has a new Auditor-Treasurer.
You need an address to mail a card?? Home show is growing
Last week I wrote about local icon Dorothy Berntson turning 105. I asked the public to please send her a birthday card which I provided her mailing address. One problem, I forgot to mention her street address. So forgive me but here is her address again - correctly. Dorothy Berntson, 2955 Lincoln Drive, …
Almonds most popular nut
Do you like nuts? As in almonds? Just a bit of info about this nut: The almond is the most widely known and eaten tree nut. It is not a true nut like the pecan and walnut. But rather a stone fruit like the peach or plum. Throughout history, man has used …
Christmas coloring contest winners!
The Chisago County Press had lots of entries submitted for the Holiday Coloring Contest, which closed Dec 18. The 2019 coloring contest winners are here on the front page: in the age group for ages 3 to 5 the entry we chose was by Hailey Hansen, 5 years old, who …
Lakeside School 1939 addition yields surprise
When the old Lakeside School structure came down in Chisago City this fall, demolition crews uncovered a time capsule in a corner of the 1939 addition. Last week, on the last day of school before the winter break, the items in the time capsule were freed from their copper box …
Appetizers to ring in the new year
I have quite a few recipes for appetizers and snacks. New Years Eve is coming soon and most of these recipes can be made in a short amount of time. Go for it!
Youth learn snowmobile safety, do performance test at county park
Ki-Chi-Saga Park, south of Lindstrom, was a hive of activity last weekend and the buzz of snowmobile engines hung in the frozen air, as snowmobile safety and operations training for area youth took place.
Locals celebrate St. Lucia Day ahead of Christmas
At top, Mrs. Greene’s first grade class from Taylors Falls Elementary School celebrated St. Lucia Day while learning about December customs around the world.
Live nativity was moving, Merry Christmas to you and yours
Thanks to the children, women and men who braved the cold weather to put on a beautiful rendition of the birth of Jesus at First United Methodist Church on Saturday. How they survived the cold is beyond me, I sat through the first show that only lasted about 20 minutes and …
Christmas cookies you'll like to make
Is it too late for making cookies, bars, breads or candy for the holidays? I have cookie bakers in our family that come with fancy varieties, giving me just the spritz cookies to make and that was done last week. Mark comes over with his 13 and 15 year old …
Many laughs and wishes granted at local festivities
At top, Visitors shared secret wishes with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Stacy-Lent Fire Hall last weekend.
