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Rain couldn't keep the throngs from Lighting Festival; lots more this weekend
We went to the Taylors Falls Lighting Festival lastFriday. You may recall the weather was anything but favorable. It was a steady cold rain that basically never stopped until late Friday night. We discussed how many people we thought would be at the parade and festival due to the inclement …
The legend of cranberries
We have celebrated all that we are thankful and grateful for and that said, this should be happening in our daily lives every day, no matter how big or small.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Chisago Lakes Primary School always has childrens’ artwork that brings a fresh perspective to the holidays-- especially the ever popular depictions of turkeys. This year one of the assignments was to draw “disguised” turkeys, which are adorning the hallways.
CLHS presents 'The Little Mermaid'
Chisago Lakes High School put on a performance of Little Mermaid last week, and their show was so popular, they had to add another time slot to be able to accomodate more patrons. The colorful cast performed the hits from the original Disney movie.
Do not be alone on Thanksgiving, that was one heck of a musical, time for Bingo
This Thursday is Thanksgiving. A time to reflect on what we are thankful for, who we are thankful for and just some nice time to spend with family and friends. It is also a time to not be alone. If you do not have plans on Thanksgiving, you do now. …
Many ways to upgrade turkey leftovers
I think you know what the recipes are for today….leftovers. It has been the same topic using leftover turkey for almost as long as I have been writing this column. If you are the hostess or host serving turkey to your family or friends, no doubt you have leftovers of …
Royal Lady has connected many to the Wild & Scenic St. Croix Riverway
The 2018 Taylors Falls Royal Lady, honored guest in the nighttime Lighting Festival parade next week, is artist Mary Pettis. The illuminated parade down Bench Street November 23, officially opens the town holiday.
North Branch American Legion Hometown Hero awards
The North Branch American Legion awarded Law Officer and Paramedic/EMT of the year at a gathering on Veterans Day at the Legion Hall.
Thank you Veterans - Thanksgiving is not a time to be alone, turkey bingo's
My wife and I had the good fortune to help serve at the Veterans Day Dinner on Sunday. The dinner was put on by around 20 volunteers as a thank you to local Veterans and their familes, for their dedication and service to our great country. The meal (made by LeRoy …
It's all about dessert
Thanksgiving is coming soon and those of us who live in the “park” celebrate Thanksgiving the week before this very special day. We do this as many of the residents go to family or friends for the day. We have a full dinner with the usual turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes …
Voters turnout in record numbers
If the voters in Chisago County had decided the office-holders for the whole state in this week’s general election-- Amy Klobuchar would not be going back to Washington D.C., Doug Wardlow would be stepping into the Attorney General’s office, Jeff Johnson would be our next Governor... it’s clear the electorate …
CLHS to perform Little Mermaid this year
The Chisago Lakes High School musical is “Little Mermaid” and it opens next week. Some cast members took a few scenes out to elementary schools for the younger students to enjoy and maybe pique their interest in attending the full-blown production at the Performing Arts Center at the high school. …
What a turnout - so glad it's over with, Veterans Day deserves our thanks
I hope you had a chance to get out and vote on Tuesday. “You can’t complain if you didn’t vote” is such an overused cliche, but the meaning isn’t. It is us who decide who runs our country, our county, our city, our township, and our school board. Hopefully the …
Apples and pork go together
I think I’m done with apple recipes for this season…….one never knows. It’s really pork recipes today. There is a small amount of apple cider or apple juice and 2 whole apples in a couple of pork recipes today. That’s just the way it is.
