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Going light on sodium this week
Today’s column is about health issues that many of us deal with when preparing meals. One is the sodium that is included in so many, many of the foods we eat. Canned foods are loaded with sodium. Did you know or have you noticed the middle and frozen sections of …
Lindstrom to host new Renaissance Festival in May
The Renaissance Age is taking over a couple of square blocks of Lindstrom this May. Don’t be shy. Spend a few hours surrounded by fantasy and fairies, music, magic and more.
From parka to speedo in a week, lots to do this weekend
One week.... one week and we are looking at a total opposite landscape. As I sat crying staring out the window a week ago Sunday, thinking the snow would never end, I envisioned the ice being on our lakes until June 11. Ok, so maybe I have a flair for the dramatics, but …
Little of this and a little of that
Just think.. in just days we will begin the month of May! The way the weather has been in April I’m not sure what will happen in May.
Habitat for Humanity receives $10,000 grants
East Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity thanks Stearns Bank of North Branch and Pine City for the wonderful generous donations of $10,000 each that will assist building homes for three deserving families during this 2018 construction season.
North Branch School's Superintent Deb Henton receives award
The North Branch community came out to congratulate Superintendent Dr. Deb Henton for her well-deserved recognition in being named Minnesota Superintendent of the Year. Past and current School Board members, friends and family and school district staff stopped by the reception, held at the high school April 12 for officially …
New Historical Society museum, research space featured in public open house April 21
The transition that the Chisago County Historical Society has undergone over the winter is perfectly timed for the big reveal this spring season, assuming there is one. In just a couple days--Saturday, April 21-- the historical society volunteers’ hard work over the last few months will be in the public …
St. Croix-Namekagon anniversary kick-off
Opening Day of major league baseball was playing second fiddle last week to a crowd gathered marking Opening Day of the St Croix Scenic Riverway.
Planning Commission sends County Board two solar revisions
The Chisago County Planning Commission couldn’t decide on one revised solar permit ordinance draft to recommend to the County Board; so members voted last week to send two ordinances.
Downsized recipes for two
Are you cooking a meal for one or two people? Cooking a small amount of food can be challenging. It can be hard to figure out what to prepare after many years of cooking when members of your family have “left the nest” for one reason or another. Why did …
Opioid crisis in our area? It is everywhere, learn how to help
On April 18, the entire community is invited to the Chisago Lakes High School Performing Arts Center for a seminar on an epidemic that is real and is in our neighborhoods. The seminar will teach us about the opioid crisis and will be feature speakers from Hazelden Betty Ford, Chisago …
Album release party for Chisago Lakes alum
Kristine Wriding’s singer-songwriter life story began not with a shout, but a whisper and that’s fine with her, she says. She has no aim to be a one-hit-wonder. Her plan from the start was for honing her songwriting and performing skills while learning all aspects of networking and marketing.
Abandoned cemeteries need to be paid some attention; local government takeover proposed
There have been a couple situations over the decades where cemeteries in Chisago County have out-lasted the church congregation or perpetual care group watching over those who lie there. When no relations remain who are interested in keeping the cemetery in good repair, or the church is dissolved, who becomes …
We are looking for the next Richard Hjort, clip and save
I have written here many times before, I am a snow lover. I love to ski, snowshoe, snowmobile and ice fish. But seriously - this is getting ridiculous. Last week I was sweeping my driveway, getting rocks that the snow plows had kicked up off the drive. Yesterday I was snowblowing for the third …
