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Northwoods benefits from prize in essay contest
The local Northwoods Humane Society, on Hwy 8 in Wyoming, has been awarded a $50,000 prize after being featured in an essay writing contest. The competition was to be a story about a pet that has “changed a life for the better.” The foundation arm of pet products giant, Petco, …
Dateline: Rotary in Jamaica
The Chisago Lakes Rotary Club delivered boxes of medical equipment; including ultrasound equipment, blood pressure machines and cardiac monitors for two rural hospitals in Jamaica. The group arrived Jan. 2 in Jamaica. Shown with some of the equipment, in May Pen, Jamaica are: Chisago Lakes Rotarian Joanie Sackreiter, left; Dr. …
Bad news for this year's Celebration of the Lakes; Iowa trips are never dull
I have some bad news to tell you. There will be an official announcement next week, but it looks like from all accounts the Celebration of the Lakes is cancelled. As you know the weather has been extremely warm keeping the ice from forming to a safe thickness for the celebration. …
Tasty almond recipes
Do you like nuts? As in almonds? Just a bit of info about this nut: The almond is the most widely known and eaten tree nut. It is not a true nut like the pecan and walnut. But rather a stone fruit like the peach or plum. Throughout history, man has used …
2015; wow what a year!
The area had state fair winners in the teen division of the talent show...Nicholas Stone and Emily McCurdy coached by Sheryl Baker, took first in State Fair Teen Division with their clogging performance.
Here comes the storm of the century, wait we only got how much snow?
As I sit writing this, remembering last week when we ran a photo of a man waterskiing on North Lindstrom Lake, the radio keeps cutting into our 80’s music with a “special weather announcement.” My stomach just dropped. It is officially beginning, the winter weather scare tactics. Monday afternoon, we are …
Quick apps for New Year's party
Here it is, the last day of 2015 and I’m finished writing this column... at least not until next year, which is tomorrow. Not much to talk about today because I have quite a few recipes for appetizers and snacks. I’m sure you know what they are in the world of …
Stacy-Lent FD hosts Santa Clause and his elves
The Stacy-Lent fire hall was jampacked with holiday fun last weekend...a visit from Santa and Mrs.Claus attracted many youngsters. Lots of the visitors took advantage of the opportunity for doing some shopping close to home, and selected gifts from items provided in the fire hall. “Elves” were on-hand to help …
Swedish traditions live on
Audrey Greene acted the role of the Swedish Christmas folklore character, and saint, Sankta Lucia during a holiday traditions lesson in her class, at Taylors Falls School. As part of Swedish custom, daughter dressed as Luica wakes the family with goodies at Christmastime.
Start a Christmas tradition on Saturday,make an effort to shop locally
On Saturday, the good folks at First United Methodist Church in Lindstrom are doing something very cool. They are hosting their annual living nativity scene. Beginning at 6 p.m., you are invited to the manger in Bethlehem the night when Jesus was born. Come watch a wonderful re-creation of the …
Give the gift of quick bread
It’s about quick breads today. One result of our interest in health and fitness is that quick breads have been enjoying a comeback in popularity. We can change the end result by adding fruit, nuts, grated or shredded veggies and whole grains to basic quick breads and muffin recipes, which …
Grand Marshals flip the switch for Chisago City's holiday lights
Brandi Colberg flipped the switch to turn on the holiday lights in Chisago City Moberg Park, Sunday night, as hundreds of people mingled in the park. Colberg and her husband Dale served as Grand Marshals for Ki Chi Saga Days and the holiday lighting event is one of the things …
Wild rice dishes to cook and share
I have rice recipes for you today, specifically, wild rice. If you are not a fan of eating wild rice, there are some specific things you might want to know about this nutritious food. First of all, it is a natural food -- with no additives and no preservatives. It …
There are some really neat (fun) events taking place this weekend
On Saturday, at Gustaf Galleries, a local author will be holding a book signing event. Sue Leaf, whom many of you know, has written a wonderful book titled “Portage - A family, A canoe, and the Search for a Good Life”. A signed book makes a great present and also a …
