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It is rhubarb season again
Do you remember the song “June is bustin’ out all over?” Well, if you’re among the older generation you will remember it but as of right now, it’s “rhubarb is bust-in out all over”. In days gone by rhubarb was often thought of as a vegetable but a I think …
Lions help clean up Highway 8
Chisago Lakes Lions members dedicated hours of their Staurday last week to pick-up litter along Hwy 8 in Chisago City. Pictured are Mike Gray, back left, going clockwise-- Tim Stoffel, Doug Lumby, Joel Jordet, Jim Koenig, Gary Gerke. Dave Heldt, Don Endres, Bonnie Vasatka, Alycia Sprague, Gregg Carlson and Ron …
Referendum passes, will be wonderful for the community; Mother's Day here
Well it looks like the Chisago Lakes School referendum has officially passed. According to the numbers we were given, there were over 3,000 people that took part in the vote. That number is absolutely amazing to me. As a community we should be very proud that over 3,000 take that …
Jazz up your hamburgers
Good morning….or afternoon. One day last week while listening to the radio, after I read the “Press”, the talk was about hamburgers as this is hamburger month. Is it possible they read last weeks’ column saying the same thing? One never knows but I doubt it! It is burger recipes …
Chisago Lakes high school prom goers pose on the Gammelgarden bridge in Scandia.
Chisago Lakes high school prom goers pose on the Gammelgarden bridge in Scandia.
Interior items auctioned; Society site sold
The “Gustaf Anderson House” in Lindstrom is being sold by the Chisago County Historical Society.
Documentary series to premiere at Shafer Barn
Ever wonder how European and Scandinavian settlers were able to make their way to Chisago County a few hundred years ago? And, once they had found their piece of paradise what sort of contributions were they able to make as this wilderness became a state?
A night North Branch High School students will never forget
The mirror in the North Branch High School weightroom was perfect for a final check of upswept hairdos, back zippers, and bowties. The line-up for Grand March wound its way from the south end of North Branch High School where everybody gathered through the workout room, to the main gym, …
ABC contest outcome disappoints; but solid plan not going on shelf
Two-plus years ago the ABC (America’s Best Communities) revitalization campaign/contest sent out a call for entries.
Chisago Lakes did not win the ABC competition, that's okay we are just getting started
Well after years of hard work, countless meetings, tons of community gatherings the America’s Best Community competition has come to a close. Sadly, Chisago Lakes did not qualify for one of the top three prizes. If you paid attention to the competition, you could see why the first place team …
The wait is over, cupcakes abound
I’ve not shared cupcake recipes with you for the past 33 years that I’ve been writing this column. Today’s the day! Cupcakes are a nice dessert option. If you have a recipe or a mix that calls for a 9x13-inch cake pan you also have a recipe or a mix …
Three class of 2017 Chisago grads to get diploma and AA degree at commencement
A two-fisted graduation awaits a trio of seniors at Chisago Lakes High School who will be accepting dual educational degrees for the first time in school history. Anne Nelson, Lindsey Albrecht and Jesseca Fusco are earning Minnesota State College and University system (MNSCU) associate degrees, at the same time they …
US Rep. Nolan on spring district visit
As a member of the Transportation Committee in the U.S. House, Rep Rick Nolan told members of the public who came to meet with him at Center City this week, that committee members have not seen President Trump’s “trillion dollar” infrastructure and roads plan yet, which was promised in the …
