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Celebration of the Lakes is changing, tons of new events for you to enjoy
If you have lived here for a while, then you most certainly have heard of the Celebration of the Lakes. It started years and years ago with the intention of giving a little bit of fun to the community when we are normally locked inside our homes in the brutal …
Tasty ground beef casseroles
We all know recipes baked in a casserole can be layered or mixed, have a flaky crust or be topped with buttery crumbs. Most often they can serve four to 14 or 16 servings. As I’ve said, casseroles and soups are versatile, economical and most often easy to make… a …
4-H'ers explore the world of knitting and crafting
Chisago County 4-H would like to publicly thank Ginny at Fabric Fashions & More in Rush City for instructing and hosting 4-H'ers at a cuddle scarf class over the holidays. 4-H'ers attended the workshop and each made their own scarf. To learn more about Chisago County 4-H call 651-277-0150 or …
C.L. Spotlight Awards from Hennepin Theatre Trust announced
The Hennepin Theatre Trust has awarded several Chisago Lakes High School musical performers with honors in the annual Spotlight on Education program. The trust formally recognizes high school theatrical efforts and provides an opportunity for students to participate with fellow award winners, in a special live show on a professional …
Election system moving to digital age
Thanks to the impending distribution of updated county election equipment; area election judges will get to say goodbye to one of the least enjoyable aspects of overseeing local elections-- dealing with the cumbersome heavy equipment.
Warm up with a casserole
With all of the cold weather we have been having, I often make casseroles or soups for a meal. If there are leftovers they should be refrigerated or frozen for another meal.
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If you are one of our many, many subscribers I would like to thank you. If you are one of the hundreds of people who pick up the paper at the store, I would like to thank you too. As you would imagine, newspapers (while some will tell you is …
Christmas Meal at First United Methodist
First United Methodist Church in Lindstrom held its 27th annual Christmas Meal on Monday. Over 130 people were served by 35 volunteers who took time out of their busy lives to help.
2017 new faces, old friends, the year in review
The North Branch Area public schools community is sending positive wishes to Superintendent Dr. Deb Henton who is in the running to be selected as superintendent of the year nationally.
Christmas was about giving this year, approach New Year's Eve with caution
Thanks so much to all of wonderful volunteers who helped serve the Christmas Meal held at First United Methodist Church on Monday. The meal served a whopping 130 people and filled their bellies with great food and comaraderie. The folks that put the meal on take time away from their …
Appetizers are a must for a party
Well, the plan is that you won’t be reading the next column of “Food and Reflections” until next year. Did you know the Winter Solstice was on December 20th when we have a bit more of daylight? Yea!! Who knows what 2018 will bring! I hope you had a joyful …
Children bring out the holiday spirits
The Chisago County Press holiday coloring contest winners were really hard to choose this year-- we had many artistic entries, even one with cotton fluff glued on and glitter on some drawings this year. Pictured is one of the winners, Arianna Husfeldt, 7, won with her neon interpretation of Rudolph.
Living Nativity at First United Methodist
First United Methodist Church in Lindstrom held its fifth annual Living Nativity pageant. The program was filled with actors portraying that lonely night in Bethlehem. This year featured live animals including sheep and a donkey. Crowds packed the grounds for four shows and were treated to cookies, hot cocoa and …
Christmas is wonderful, please don't spend it alone; retiring already?
I hope you had a chance to take in the Living Nativity at First United Methodist on Saturday. I made it to the first show (there were four shows in all) at 6pm. I have seen the program the last four years, and this was the best one yet. Maybe …
