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Home Show is bigger than ever; more accolades for our local athletes
Don’t look now, but winter is almost gone. Yes we will have one more major snowstorm I am sure, after all, it is state tournament time. We had a spectacular weekend last week and it looks like this weekend will be equally as nice.
Offering help with 'what should I fix for dinner?'
Good morning or afternoon. I’m not going to “reflect” in today’s column. When I thought about what recipes I would share with you today, I decided I would use recipes for a complete meal. Have you ever wondered what you should fix for a meal? Perhaps I can help you a bit.
Local voters back Cruz and Trump over Rubio -- Sanders over Clinton
The caucus site attendees in this area Tuesday night expressed overwhelming preference for Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders.
Controlled burn over the weekend in Center City
Fire departments from Chisago City, Stacy-Lent and Lindstrom sent firefighters to a house burn training exercise Saturday, February 27 on North Center Lake. The 1970s home was standing within the Anderson Family peninsula land that the city of Lindstrom recently acquired with funding through Trust for Public Land and was …
Arts Center enjoys huge support, makes big gains in its formative phase
“If you build it they will come.”This often quoted line from the movie Field of Dreams comes close to describing what’s happening with Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community. The group didn’t physically construct their arts center, but by acquiring the site on East Viking Boulevard, where activities and networking can …
Home Show is coming; wrestlers are heading to state; a movie about Zac?
This weekend you will find a great insert in your Search Shopper. We have put together a great piece for the 2016 Chisago Lakes Home and Business Expo. It is filled with innovative ideas to improve your home and businesses. The tab also features tons of advertisements from local businesses that …
Chicken soup is really good
Grandma was right. Chicken soup really is good for you. It helps a lot of colds to disappear magically and I believe it. Soups and hearty stews are healthful and inexpensive and will satisfy a hungry family. In many homes, the Dutch oven or a large saucepan on the stove …
Winter Fest chili contest satisfies all!
The chili cooking contest was held at the North Branch American Legion Friday night and pictured are all who participated. Winners were chosen as Peoples’ Choice, with this honor going to the recipe entered by John and Jaelynn Parenteau and the Judges’ Choice was awarded to the entry from Josiah …
Chilly weather doesn't stop WinterFest festivities
North Branch Winter Fest weather was super chilly on Saturday, which was good for the ice carving works of art, a couple of which are pictured, including one of a snowmobile that these two youngsters immediately found to their liking. The medallion hunt was won by Steve Sanftner, who located …
Council honors Pastor Schumann; discusses business park incentives
Kevin Schumann, pastor at First Baptist Church in Taylors Falls, went to a city council meeting Feb. 8 with plans to comment on a city street project that could affect the church property.
Fish frys, Home Show deadline, high school congrats, give us a call
If you are a lover of fish dinner, there are some great ones locally during Lent. Check out this edition of the County Press, you will find some ads from local churches and restaurants that would love to come have you enjoy their fish frys.
Cheesy good tuna casseroles
We are in the season of Lent in the Christian church. For many, Friday meals are meatless meals. In the Orthodox church, we also did not eat meat on Friday. Mom would prepare tomato soup made “from scratch” and with the soup, we always had a grilled cheese sandwich made with …
Jury finds Schnagl guilty of third degree homicide; innocent on tampering with body
Aaron Schnagl’s four-week trial wrapped-up the afternoon of Friday February 5. The 12-member jury returned late that same day, finding Schnagl, of rural Chisago City, guilty of third degree unintentional murder in connection with the 2012 death of Danielle Jelinek. Sentencing details are pending but those close to the case …
Hay Days hearing leaves unanswered questions
Lindstrom Community Center was reserved for holding the county’s hearing on a new permit for an expanded use of the Hay Days site in Sunrise Township, because a large crowd was expected, and the public did not disappoint.
