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Toughman Minnesota brings out the toughest
The crowd is always colorful and provides good people watching at the annual Toughman Minnesota events that took place last weekend.
County Fair a 'cut' above the rest
The county fair last week in Rush City, where these chainsaw “racers” did their thing, ...next up is Center City Days with fire department bingo and live music tomorrow night and events through Saturday, with a Sunday morning pancake breakfast for a finale.
Center City Days is different, better
What a weekend we just had! The Chisago County Fair and the Chisago Lakes Triathlon both took place over the weekend. Of course it was the hottest weekend of the year, it always is. Nonetheless, both events went off without a hitch, okay maybe some small hitches, but they were manageable. …
Blueberry history
It’s about blueberry recipes and a bit of their history today. Indian tribes treated the blueberries with high respect as on the blossom end of each berry, a calyx is formed in the shape of a perfect five point star. The legend was that the Great Spirit sent the “star berries” …
Local kids show appreciation to law enforcement
These fine kids stopped by the sheriff’s office with a tote full of Gatorade knowing how hot it is going to be for the deputies.
Lakes Area Police personnel honored for saving no fewer than three lives
Three separate incidents-- where having properly equipped and trained personnel proved to be the difference between life and death-- were the focus of the Lakes Area Police Commission meeting.
Habitat house gets walls, roof in recent days
The East Central MN Habitat for Humanity House had workers crawling over, under and inside last week-- going from just-a-slab Monday (concrete work donated by Eric Bergum Concrete) to walled-in with a roof about two days later. The volunteer electricians came Saturday.
Triathlon needs you; fair is going on
This weekend is the ChisagoâLakes Triathlon. The race has been growing stronger in attendance each year. With the increase in participants, also comes the need for more volunteers. We are in dire need of volunteers to assist with water stations during the race. If you and your family or friends …
Raspberries are at their peak
Raspberries, blueberries, black raspberries, etc. are at their peak in backyard patches, roadside stands, farmer’s market and “pick your own” places. Growing up on our small farm, we found there were blackberries growing among their thorny bushes, along with itch weed!âWearing jeans and long sleeved shirts, bucket in hand, my …
PokemonGo generating calls to 9-1-1, users urged to be safe
A handful of suspicious activity complaints recently throughout the county were determined to be related to a new cellphone-game that is sweeping the wireless world.
South Green Lake Cemetery vandalism ignites community spirit
About 50 or 60 volunteers were in South Green Lake cemetery Tuesday morning tackling prep-work, for a monument company to re-set about 100 gravestones that were toppled by vandals. The crime is under investigation and if anybody has any information that would help get to the bottom of this senseless …
Karl Oskar Days was a blast for all ages!
Sue Wilson was the Grand Marshal of the parade during Karl Oskar Days.
Karl Oskar Days was great; time to get out and vote; here comes the fair
What a weekend for Karl Oskar Days! Absolutely beautiful. All of the events were very well attended and there were people everwhere you looked. I am told the festival in the park had strong numbers all weekend long. So all in all a great Karl Oskar Days.
A full meal summertime salad
Here I am again with salads. Specifically, main meal salads. Summer time leads me to making full meal salads which we both enjoy. However, I can’t get away with making a tuna salad as I would have to eat it myself. I spoil Bud a bit when making a tuna …
