LOCAL
Local pagaent finalist pitches-in for Wannigan Days
Nicole Buck, 16, is the Chisago County finalist in the National American Miss Minnesota contest being held later this month. Buck lists her activities as volunteering, advocating to infom people about teen depression, bargain shopping and being outdoors and fishing.
Kilo retires after 49 (dog years) of service
There are those who say law enforcement is more than just a job-- it’s a calling. And then there’s the K-9 units. These dogs and their handlers not only live for the personal satisfaction of performing their jobs well, but they are a 24/7 part of helping the community.
Sun was shining for local Memorial remembrances
The Methodist Cemetery in Center City was filled with blooming flowers and a nice crowd, for a Sunday veterans memorial day program with gun salute and taps and areading by the pastor Dan Doughty. In lower photos; the ceremony at Franconia Cemetery included readings by Mike Moberg and the Boy …
Memorial Day was a beautiful day, I should have gotten a shot earlier
What a beautiful weekend it was for Memorial Day. Saturday was a little soggy, but Sunday was beautiful, and Monday was spectacular. I attended the Memorial Day ceremony at the Franconia cemetery and it was beautiful. I have been to that ceremony at least five times over my time here, …
Make a pan of bars to share
Graduation parties are here, there and everywhere. It’s time, maybe past the time to be thinking about food for a bunch. We have been at a lot of parties that, rather than having traditional ‘Congratulations’ cake, a variety of bars were served. A lot less messy to serve than cake. With …
East Central Habitat for Humanity breaks ground at site of summer house project
It was fitting that the East Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity project organizers celebrated site groundbreaking just prior to Memorial Day. As a veteran-benefitting project-- patriotism was a big theme last Saturday, with members of Patriot Riders and the North Branch Legion Post Color Guard on hand for the brief …
Keep the Veterans in your thoughts this busy weekend; fun paddle on lakes
This weekend is a big one. Yes it’s the beginning of Summer, and yes we have an extra day (most of us) to relax, get some things done around the house. Yes many people use this as a chance to officially kick off their “cabin” season.
More rhubarb treats to make
Here I am with more rhubarb recipes. A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I would have more info about this tart fruit. Do we really want to know that in 1778 rhubarb found its way here coming from colder countires by way of Itali? All I know for …
Local sports boosters get bond presentation; reminder to vote Tues.
North Branch school District residents will make the trek to cast ballots in support of, or against a bond issue Tuesday, May 24.
Where are the power lines? 'Let's Go Fishing' could really use your help
You may or may not have noticed things are starting to clear up a little bit in Lindstrom. That is because they are in the process of burying all of the older service entrance wires to the buildings in Downtown Lindstrom. What that means is when completed, you will see …
Asparagus is springin' up
Asparagus is the food of the month, along with rhubarb. Remember the saying, “June is bustin’ out all over?” Well, asparagus has been springin’ up all over, along with rhubarb! What do we know about asparagus? I could take up half of this column talking about the slim green spears, but …
North Branch city unites to make Habitat house happen
Officials representing East Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity and the city of North Branch had the enjoyable task last week of attending closing for property to be the site for a Habitat home project this summer, in North Branch.
Tried and True engine repair program's first year with Youth Service Bureau
Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau (LAYSB), working with young people across Chisago County and also the Forest Lake Area School District, has opened a new opportunity for teens to learn technical work and business skills.
Pumphouse Park opening was great; subscriptions are due very soon
I hope you had a chance to come to the grand re-opening of Pumphouse Park. I was lucky enough to get to cover the event, and it looked like there were a couple of hundred other residents. The Minnesota Twins used their Community Fund to help fix up the old field. …
