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Thanks for turkey leftovers
Thanksgiving….a time to give thanks for all we have in our lives. Often, surgeons will ask the patient or family to pause for a moment of prayer before a surgery or an illness. We all need prayer in our lives and to be thankful for each day. Thanksgiving…..the giving of …
Vets and Taylors Falls students; a great combination
Taylors Falls students got some quality time with area veterans last week as part of a longtime program offered at the school. There’s a light lunch at the Taylors Falls fire hall too. Photos show some of the activities the kids enjoy with the visiting veterans, Don and Verna Grover.
Student Voice of Democracy, Patriot Pen winners recognized
The Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen are two contest that VFW Post 1678 sponsors for Chisago Lakes students. The Voice of Democracy is for high school students and requires the participants to write and deliver a speech on a topic. This year’s topic was: “ American History: Our Hope …
It's that time of year
We are in another “season of” at this time of year….. mainly pheasants, ducks and deer. Hunters have been outfitted with all sorts of hunting clothes. Our family deer hunters with their bright orange jackets, pants, gloves ,caps and heavy boots, hand and toe warmers (at least our hunters use …
Trick or Treat on Mainstreet participants
Some of the visitors at the Food Shelf on Friday’s Trick or Treat on Main Street each received a grab of candy, a honey crisp apple, and a king size pack of cookies.
Take advantage of a great deal, this weekend is filled with stuff to do
With the help of some wonderful community members, you and I can take advantage of a half price energy audit. Done through Xcel Energy, the audit normally runs $120, but with those members I spoke about, your cost is lowered to just $50. Xcel will come to your home or …
Pumpkins are a fall favorite
It’s about pumpkins today. I have a few “Did you know?” facts about pumpkins that I didn’t know. They are 90 percent water. In the past, American Indians roasted long strips of pumpkin over an open fire as food. They once made mats out of these strips as well. It …
Public hearing Nov. 28 on next year's street projects
The summer construction season may be months away but the Chisago City Council is already busy preparing for next year’s downtown street improvements.
Eagle Scout brings ball pit to Doyle ballfields
Matt Stark, Chisago City, in photo holding sports ball, built a ga-ga ball court at Rick Doyle Memorial Ballfields in Stacy as his Eagle Scout project. Local officials, Lions members and Scouts celebrated completion last week. Stark is the first Eagle in Troop 11 in over 20 years. The Troop …
Ojiketa Regional Park is a one-stop place for your Halloween excitement
This is your last weekend to take in some of the great Halloween festivites taking place in our area. Chisago City will hold their annual Falloween this Saturday at Ojiketa Regional Park. The event runs from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. If you have children that enjoy Halloween, listen to what there …
More apples...of course!
Is it still apple season? Of course it is! I have a little story that says you can eat pie anytime of the day.
Sign gets new life in North Branch
The vintage soda advertisement that has overlooked the North Branch business district for decades got a facelift as part of a project through the city’s Beautification Committee. Artist Tony Stafki, www.WallArtByTony.com was chosen to do the honors. He tells the Press he’s been doing this for about 10 years. He …
Chisago Lakes football finds magic in mixing quarterbacks vs St. Francis
Even though it was a beautiful fall evening, homecoming was a bit of a downer for the students and fans at St. Francis High School last Friday night.Wildcat quarterback Henry Trost rushed for 229 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead the Wildcat football team to a 49-19 thrashing of …
Center City Council supportive of culvert water filtration project; fire hall addition bids should be awarded Oct. 25
The Center City Council last week signed-off on a replacement for a deteriorating under-road culvert between Pioneer and North Center Lakes. The failing culvert was affecting the integrity of Main Street north of the government center. The flow is out of Pioneer Lake into North Center Lake. The relatively low …
