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Karl Oskar Days - you can't tell me there isn't anything to do
Well here we go, here comes one of he biggest celebrations in Chisago County. I am referring to Karl Oskar Days of course. The celebration actually began last night with Harmony in the Park.
Summer fresh raspberries
What fruit is round, red, about as large as a marble with seeds all over it? I’m sure you would say it’s raspberries and now you get a star for that. Hurrah, raspberries are in season. Just another fresh fruit of summer. I really enjoy the sweetness of this berry. …
Armed car-jacker victim of deadly force
A theft of a car in North Branch ended with one man dead in an officer-involved shooting Monday, July 10.
Film crew finds log home builder's parcel picture-perfect
On the Friday before the Fourth of July Holiday, when half the nation was probably knocking off work early-- the cast and crew for a film being made in Sunrise Township were plugging away late into the afternoon, nailing scene-after-scene on what was scheduled to be the final day of …
Discovery Center building construction underway aiming for October 2018 opening
Under bright sunshine and witnessed by a large and enthusiastic crowd of supporters and contributors, the first shovels broke ground at the site of the new Discovery Center at Fourth Avenue and Kent Street in the heart of downtown Osceola, Wisconsin. The ceremony was June 27. Key donors who stepped …
There is no way Karl Oskar Days are here already? Wow, time really flies
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Fourth of July. It was an odd year having it fall in the beginning of the week. Lots of us had to come to work on Monday only to get Tuesday off. I favor the holidays that land on Fridays or …
Recipes you'd maybe like to try
We recently returned from a vacation in northern Minnesota with 14 of us and three dogs, all in three campers and one large tent…..what fun that was!! The best part being Bud and I didn’t have to share our camper with any of them! On these trips I always bring …
Ohio church group and Make A Wish in Lent
You may have noticed a jet black coach bus passing through North Branch multiple times last week. It was carrying a group of church youth, traveling to and from a Make A Wish project site. They trekked from their host church in the Twin Cities, to Sam Levasseur’s house in …
Praise Fest brings out the best
The Praise Fest at United Methodist Church provided great people watching, like this little one who figured out how to get those rings to go over the top of the bottle, for a prize.
Fourth of July? You have options, we are in need of some local volunteers
So we are in full swing in our area’s summer celebrations. Since the 4th of July lands next week, we will take a break from all of the festivities. Not sure about you, but these mid-week holidays are not my cup of tea. They make the whole work week kind …
Irresistible strawberry desserts
Strawberries are burstin’ out all over again this week. In the golden olden days this berry was loved by royalty, a natural symbol of love. My thought is, why aren’t strawberries given as a gift on Valentines Day rather than flowers or candy.” The produce department could put berries in …
Community gardens are hubs for learning-while-growing, says Master Gardener programmer
For being in a state with weather that supports outdoor gardening maybe 30 percent of the year-- Chisago County’s Master Gardener program is enjoying strong growth and interest. Extension Service program representative and local Master Gardener coordinator Sue Humble, says in 2016 there were 2,200 hours dedicated locally by Master …
Midsummer Days enjoys beautiful weather and great turnout
North Branch Midsummer Days crowned its new ambassadors on Friday night. Elise Toussaint, Madison Irons and Michaela Egan will represent Midsummer Days for the next year. The event was held at the North Branch American Legion.
Early Ambassador of all things Swedish makes return visit
Thomas Wolfe said you can’t go home again, but Helen Fosdick and her daughter Tori, who have lived in California for 18 years, recently did just that. They returned to Lindstrom recently to stay at Fridhem, the yellow house on South Lindstrom Lake they once called home. Listed on the …
