LOCAL
Memorial Day was perfect; the new Community Guides are here
What a beautiful weekend we had for the Memorial Day events and all of the outdoor festivities people were taking part in. Yes it was hot, but I am NOT complaining. After the winter we just endured, we can use the heat to warm ourselves and our souls.
Oh so tasty rhubarb desserts
Can you believe it’s June already? I won’t say the usual “where did May go?”…… I just said it!
Civic auditorium project wins $150,000
The Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation has awarded a capital project grant of $150,000 for the restoration and expansion of the 1916 Civic Auditorium in historic downtown St. Croix Falls.
North Circle Food Hub delivering harvest near you
You probably shop on-line for home goods, concert tickets and clothes, so why not add food to your Internet adventure?
North Branch JROTC takes time for cadet inspection
North Branch Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Deb Henton, High School Principal Coleman McDonough and School Board Chair Kirby Ekstrom spent time with approximately 60 North Branch Junior ROTC cadets as part of cadet unit inspection last week. Each participant in the program spoke personally with one of thedistrict officials about …
Honor our Veterans on Monday; grab a paddle - see you on the lake
This weekend is a huge one for families of past Veterans. It is the day we honor those of us who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Those who have given their lives so you and I may enjoy the free life we take for granted each and every day. Monday …
Bars good for graduation parties
Last week I had cookie recipes and this week it’s bar recipes. I read in one of my cookie cookbooks that a bar is a type of cookie that is baked in a rectangular or square baking pan with one to two-inch sides. This cook book says there are six …
Walker will not seek re-election as county commissioner
Editor's Note: County Commissioner Lora Walker issued the following statement May 10.
Prom was a night to remember for Chisago Lakes students
The Chisago Lakes High School held its annual prom Saturday at Earle Brown Heritage Center. Students took advantage of the nice weather for prom photos.
Plat, church school charter permit OK'd
A large land area (see graphic) in North Branch was addressed by the city council as a package platting, titled “North Branch Meadows” in approving zoning actions needed to move along a plan to build housing for adults in assistive programs for managing mental health.
Tell Mom you love her; get your tunics and your cloaks out
This weekend is of course one of the most important days of the year. A time we plan for months, meticulously looking for the right item in store after store. Wondering will this work? What if I fail? Maybe I need to buy another item? I of course am speaking about... the fishing …
Warm weather brings thoughts of salad
Yippy, the ice was out on South Lindstrom Lake last week! Reading from the Minneapolis newspaper, the last time the ice went out so late was May 5, 1857. I can hardly believe that someone was keeping records of ice out on the lakes that long ago. I guess I …
Sheriff steps down, retires as of May 4
Shortly after announcing he looked forward to a third term and would run again for Chisago County Sheriff, Rick Duncan announced late last week he changed his mind. Due to “medical reasons.” he will retire officially as of Friday this week. Chief Deputy Brandon Thyen, has been acting in a …
Musician - scholar says drummers played an important role
When professional drummer Kelli Rae Tubbs was forming a jazz band a few years ago, she went in search of sheet music and arrangements she knew the band would need. She lucked-out obtaining a collection from a musician’s estate sale, including 1,100 arrangements.
