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Slow-cooker Venison stew and more
It is that time of the year when deer are running through the fields and crossing the roads and highways to hide from the hunters. Four of our grandchildren, one of which is a young lady and two of our sons are deer hunters, and have been successful in most …
Falloween Festival a fun fright for all
A little rain couldn’t keep the children from attending the annual Falloween Festival. The festival is held at Ojiketa Regional Park in Chisago City and featured tons of activities for kids to enjoy. Right: A scary yard along Green Lake Avenue was decorated to the nines. Far right: The headless …
Habitat for Humanity presents keys for 'second chance' home
The writings of author C.S. Lewis were paraphrased at the dedication for the completed East Central Habitat for Humanity house, by the group’s executive director Wayne Eller. He compared the craftsmen, city officials, the companies that donated goods, and hundreds of volunteers on the project to the players in a …
Trump? High school kids say yes
For the first time ever, Minnesota high schools held mock elections. The state provided the ballots for the students last week. Chisago Lakes was one of the participants. The results? Trump won in a landslide with 257 votes to 97 votes for Clinton. We will have to wait and see what …
Carrots; not just for rabbits
I’m talking about the cartoons of old that included Elmer Fudd, Road Runner, Three Little Pigs, etc. but I can’t forget the ever popular cartoon... Bugs Bunny. I picture him holding a carrot and saying, “What’s up Doc?” And so it’s about carrots today.
Eichten's Solar Farm ready to go online
The Solar Garden at Eichten’s Farm in Center City was shown to the public at an open house and ceremonial ribbon cutting on Wednesday, October 19. On hand were representatives from the Chisago Lakes School District and Ecumen, two major subscribers, as well as reps from Innovative Power Solutions, Xcel …
Chisago County solar array complex part of much larger picture
The completion of construction for the North Star solar array-- the biggest single solar facility site in the midwest-- was celebrated October 19.
Tons of things to do in our area!
There is a lot going on in the Chisago Lakes area in the near future. As I mentioned last week, Ojiketa Haunt is in full swing and better than ever I am told.
The beauty of autumn brings us to Halloween and pumpkins
We are in the season of autumn. I hope you had a chance to see the beauty of all the different colors of leaves falling softly to the ground... unless it’s windy! This really is a theatre of seasons. Keep in mind that according to the calendar, autumn isn’t over until December …
no-headline
Charges were filed Wednesday October 19 against a Pine County man who once taught in Rush City High School.
Alzheimers front-liners meet with Klobuchar
North Branch has been an “ACT on Alzheimers” city for a couple years now; so when U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar had some time in her schedule she made a point of stopping by North Branch to learn more.
Ready to get scared? This community made a big difference in the world
As we near the election...er I mean Halloween, there are a few events and places for your family to take in for some fall fun.
Winter squash: desserts to casseroles
We are in the season of winter squash…….acorn, butternut, buttercup, hubbard and more that I don’t know about as there are so many shapes and sizes to choose from. Their hard to cut through so be careful when you’re cutting them. When cut, I use an ice cream scoop to …
Kids showed off their best costumes at Relay for Life
The Relay for Life was held October 8 and with the change in date to later in the fall-- kids attended in their Halloween costumes.
