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Easy summertime salads
This is such a busy time of the year with so many things that need to be done. I call it summertime work. Relaxing is hard for a lot of people, like me. I have not wondered what I should do next as there is always something to do, like …
Wannigan Days Grand Marshals keeping it all-in-the-family
For their roles in getting people on-the-river and promoting appreciation of the St. Croix River through paddleboat rides, and canoe rentals; and for their continuous support of the Taylors Falls school and local community the co-Grand Marshals honored for this year’s Wannigan Days are Amy Frischmon and Dan Raedeke.
KO Ambassadors crowned!
Congratulations to Karl Oskar Days’ newly designated ambassadors who were named at coronation, Sunday, July 14, at the Chisago Lakes High School Performing Arts Center. From left to rt: Abby Pratt, sponsored by Parmly on the Lake senior living, Olivia Koesters, sponsored by Virga Chiropractic and Keegan Miller, sponsored by …
KARL OSKAR DAYS -- A Little Bit of Sweden
From the parade to the car show to the basketball and tennis/pickleball tournaments to some relaxing morning fishing at Beach Park and to the snuff box hunt, Karl Oskar Day festival-goers had a blast throughout the week.
Fresh blueberry season is here!
It's time to sing the blues and time to eat the fresh blue jewels. When the first white men arrived in the Western Hemisphere they found it over-flowing with wild fruits and berries. Friendly Indians helped the Pilgrims survive that first bad winter by offering them dried blueberries The Indians …
Karl Oskar Days was a blast! We already can't wait until next year
I hope you all had a chance to take in one or more of the awesome Karl Oskar Days events last weekend. If the celebration seemed a little bit different this year, that’s because it was. The event was revamped and boy could you tell. I thought it was great. …
New creamery owner brings blood, sweat and cheers to landmark's second 100 years
The expansive interior of the long-abandoned Alme-lund Creamery is much more solid than you’d expect. Judging from its shattered windows and non-existent roof this cavernous structure ought to be crumbling. But the 40 foot central columns and footings are solid, and there’s no wobbly appearance at the upper reaches of …
Shafer City Council retains code official, public works hire ok'd and tractor arrives
Shafer City Council met July 2 for a regular meeting. All members were present with Attorney James Monge and Finance Director Drew Hill absent.
Vilhelm Moberg's family visits Chisago Lakes area
The family of Vilhelm Moberg, Swedish author of 'The Emigrants' saga, toured this area from July 4 through July 7 to walk in the footsteps of their grandfather and uncle. They were led by Sally Barott, of Swedish Circle Tours. The group of 35 hailed from Stockholm Sweden, South Carolina, …
Channel is closed but Karl Oskar Days is now open for business!
This weekend’s Karl Oskar Days celebrates both Karl and wife Kristina, even though she’s not the festival’s namesake. Ex-mayor and this year’s Grand Marshal Keith Carlson was featured in a piece last week and Joan, his wife who is sharing Grand Marshal honors, got short shrifted in coverage. Joan Carlson is …
Still strawberry picking time; try one of these!
I believe we are still picking strawberries. Having had cool, rainy and warm weather, the berries weren't sure when to ripen. The picking has been good the past week and I've frozen several package of strawberry sauce to be enjoyed in the months ahead. If you're not fond of strawberries, …
Farmers' Market has been a wonderful gathering place this summer
Moberg Park hosts the Friday night farmers’ market throughout the summer, and last week kids could exercise a little creativity at a Chisago City Art in the Park session, making midsummer flower crowns and coloring pre-printed Dala horse graphics. A Swedish chorus also performed on the mobile stage for market-goers. …
Summer assignment for Commissioners; find replacement for County Administrator
The view out of his office window isn’t the only thing that will be different for Chisago County Administrator Bruce Messelt come September. His administrative challenges are going to change dramatically, in his role as the new administrator for Sherburne County. Messelt heard last week, just a couple days after …
