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A little something to help out
As you may have read in last week’s Chisago County Press, or if you know Alice at all, unfortunately, her loving husband, Bud Nelson, passed away last week.
Librarian Susan Monroe retirement reception honors 20 years of service
Susan Monroe sat with some of the Friends of the North Branch Library, at a reception held July 31 in honor of her retirement, lower photo. Monroe was into her 20th year of service to the patrons of the library. She was enjoying well-wishes and refreshments with the many folks …
Raptor Center gives local kids a heck of a show
The University of MN Raptor Center came to town to present an educational program on raptor birds, at the Chisago Lakes Area Library Monday this week. The program was also at North Branch Area Library earlier the same day. Audience members got to see a chicken hawk, an American Kestrel, …
It's time for the Threshing Show; too many good people leaving lately
Have I said recently that summer is flying by? Can you believe the Threshing Show is already here? Goodness where did the summer go?Joking aside, one of the biggest events in the county - the Almelund Threshing Show is upon us. It is one of my all-time favorite events that seems to …
What is your favorite red food?
It is the season of tomatoes, among other summer and autumn veggies and fruits. R is for red... R is for tomatoes. No? A-ha, R is for RED tomatoes...yes! Many of our and your favorite red, in color, fruits and veggies, are full of all sorts of vitamins and nutrients. For fun, …
Ribbon cutting for new CC Public Safety Center
The Chisago County Public Safety Center ribbon cutting and official remarks took place Tuesday this week. County Board commissioners, state legslators and law enforcement agencies were there to mark the start of a new era in the county. Sheriff Brandon Thyen, who is the fourth sheriff to have worked on …
Group home open house counters fear of unknown
Facebook can be a great tool, but it can also be used for throwing unsubstantiated fuel onto a smoldering social fire. Should you find yourself the subject of an Internet rumor mill, like a group of developmentally delayed adults in Lindstrom recently did; you might try doing what they did-- …
Center City Days features great weather and better people
Center City Days featured plenty of fun for all ages last weekend!
A great community picnic wants you; grab the camera, it's a tractor parade
What a weekend that was! My skin is still sunburned from all the time spent outside. Center City Days was a blast this year. Crowds reflected the beautiful weather with how large they were. The parade was really well attended as was the street dance and the car show. The …
Zucchini is good in just about anything
Here we are into August already! Before we get into winter squash recipes, which won’t be until fall, we have to take care of summer squash, as in zucchini, yellow or crook-neck. Whether you are growing them, buying them at a farmers market, roadside stands or have been given to you …
Chisago County Fair is a smashing good time
The Chisago County Fair featured a demolitiion derby, carnival games and exciting adventures for kids and adults alike.
Wannigan Days unites border towns for tons of fun
Wade Vitalis (at top) was the Grand Marshal of the parade in Taylors Falls. Randy and Carole Martens were the Grand Marshals in St. Croix Falls.
Rose Hill Senior complex gets council green light
The city of Lindstrom has two developers proposing large apartment buildings, multiple floors-high on the same lake. While one project, The Overlook, is stalled out mired in public controversy; the other is moving along towards groundbreaking. The city council plans to re-visit The Overlook in September (see other story) but …
Take someone fishing; Center City Days and CL Triathlon this weekend
The great folks that make up Let's Go Fishing - Chisago Lakes Chapter are looking for you. Let's Go fishing is a non-profit group that specializes in taking elderly, veterans, and handicapped residents out for a day of fishing and fun on our local lakes. The pontoon is supplied by …
