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Fundraiser event for Relay for Life
Relay for Life Chisago County offered a public shredding fundraiser event, and is finalizing plans for an annual relay event set to happen virtually August 1. Check in at www.relayforlife.org/chisagomn or watch this paper for later details. The Shred Right company partnered with the county organization to destroy documents brought …
Local chefs and Rotary feed needy
The Chisago Lakes Rotary is using a grant and $500 of its own locally generated funds to get prepared meals to area vulnerable adults.
Multi-levels of agencies, owners and nonprofit conservation goals achieved in these acquisitions
The Rush Lake Wildlife Management Area and the St. Croix-Chengwatana Forest area are expanding through the cooperation of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Trust for Public Land, in working with private owners.
Ambassadors need your clothes; just give me some good news...
The Karl Oskar Days ambassadors are doing something special and they need your help. They just completed a food drive that delivered food to the riot destroyed neighborhoods.
A "berry" time of year
It’s about strawberry recipes today. I know what you’re probably thinking: “She did strawberry recipes last week!” This is true, however, I have so many good berry recipes that I wanted to share with you I decided to go for it again today. I hope you’re OK with that. “That’s the …
On 10th anniversary of park; past efforts of many and future plans worthy of accolades
The park is named for the Nordic tradition of all peoples’ right to roam -- allemansratten.
History Center open: Quilt Show continues
The Chisago County Historical Society is pleased to announce the History Center museum, research library and gift shop in downtown Lindstrom have reopened. Visitors are limited to 25 percent of building capacity at this time and are requested to wear masks and practice social distancing. New sanitation and protection practices …
Local businesses should be our main focus as we try to recover
This will be that last week before we officially stop sending the County Press to those of you who have yet to renew. It’s not meant to be a bully statement, rather a reminder to renew now so you don’t miss a beat. A ton of you have resubscribed and we …
The smell of cookies baking
When you were a youngster (a long time ago for many of us), do you remember when the aroma of homemade cookies met you at the door when you came home from school?
Everyone gets on commencement stage
Congrats to North Branch Class of 2020. Seniors enjoyed a cyber-celebration Sunday June 7, with an on-line pre-recorded commencement video. The district decided it was best to avoid any gatherings that might make people uncomfortable so commencement was enjoyed at-home as a video streaming event. Graduates came to the high …
Back where she started, and couldn't be happier
With a name like Zupko, you have to get used to being the last name called for attendance, and even being at the end of the list of graduating seniors accepting diplomas.
North Branch resident wins Bush Fellowship
There were 746 people who applied for Bush Fellow status for 2020 and just 24 of them have been awarded the honor. It was announced this week that among those two dozen, is Kirsten Kennedy, of North Branch.
Respect the channel, we as a community can help immediately
Good news boaters, kayakers and canoeists! The channel in between North Center and North Lindstrom Lake is being cleared of bogs. That means very soon you will be abe to maneuver through the channel much more easily. Here is the caveat - we (me included) must absolutely respect the channel, …
Bring sunshine into your cooking
I am going to talk about another citrus fruit that brings sunshine and a refreshing aroma into our kitchens…lemons. I have a book called “Kitchen Wisdom” that has a ton of information from A to Z about fruits, veggies, eggs, cheese, etc.
