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Lots to do around here, please don't spend this Thanksgiving alone
As you can imagine, with Thanksgiving already next week, and Christmas just around the corner, there is no shortage of things to do around here. Just look through this edition of the Press, you will find countless ads for fun family events. We have five ads for turkey/ham/cash bingo nights. …
'Tis the season for cranberries
It is the season of cranberries, among other varieties of foods at this time of the year. Just a bit of information about cranberries. When the pilgrims landed in New England, the little crimson berry, now so popular on festive days, was a puny thing about the size of a …
County historical society putting new technology to work
The future and the past collided in a good way last week as the Chisago County Historical Society entered the digital age. The society took possession of a ScanPro; a device that replaces the old microfilm viewing machine, but also does so much more.
Cast, crew get chance to shine in much-loved musical
Through a dozen years of staging Chisago Lakes High School’s fall musicals, from “Bye Bye Birdie” to “Annie” to “The Sound of Music,” director Dave Seaburg has heard one particular word frequently from the manystudents who have grown through this performance program.
North Branch volleyball heading to state, I took a much needed trip
Congratulations to the North Branch girls Volleyball team. They have made it to the state tournament and will play their first game today. Even at the end of last year, you could tell something was building, something special. We are wishing the girls nothing but the best in their games!
One dish quick meals
This time of year with holidays just ahead of us, it’s good to have meals tha can be prepared quickly or by using one-dish. I like the one-dish deal as there are less dishes to clean up easily. There aren’t any kids living at home anymore so it’s up to me …
Koran to seek District 32 GOP state senate seat
Mark Koran of Lent Township will challenge incumbent Sean Nienow for the Republican state senate District 32 endorsement. Koran registered his campaign with the state campaign finance board November 5. District 32 includes all of Chisago County, minus the lower southeast corner, which is represented by Sen. Karin Housley, R- …
Veteran Services Dept. changes with the times
Al Budde, County Veteran Service Officer, has observed numerous changes in the five years he has served the veterans of Chisago County.
Hunting widows, here is your chance to go out and have some fun; Vets honored
Hunting season opens this weekend. What does this mean to me and you who are not hunters? It means freedom. Freedom to finally do that shopping you wanted to do. It means you can finally get together with your friends without feeling bad for leaving your spouse at home. It …
Mushroom picking time and recipes
Today’s recipes are aimed at myself... sort of. I am a fall, wild mushroom picker. People ask how I know which kind to pick. Easy answer. My mother taught me and several others in our family which were good and which were bad. I can’t even tell you the name of …
Kids getting into the spirit of Halloween at Ojiketa
The weather and the natural setting were ideal for being outdoors for Falloween at Ojiketa Regional Park on Big Green Lake last weekend. Here’s a group of youngsters who came in costume and played carnival games, enjoyed refreshments and other activities, put on by Chisago City Parks and Falloween event …
Arts impact the economy; not just theory
When Minnesota citizens voted to put a dedicated sales tax in place in 2008, to benefit arts and the environment; how many voters envisioned this as an economic development tool? Did voters check the ‘yes’ box for jobs and commerce to be created; or was propping up Minnesota’s quality of …
This is the last weekend to be scared, a new business comes to Lindstrom
I had the privilege of taking the photo of the men and women who put together this year’s Kids Outerwear Fair at Trinity Lutheran Church last week. Let me just say wow. what an amazing group of people they have. These folks have put together such a wonderful event that helps …
Weird and scary looking
I am talking about winter squash today. They may look weird or scary, but don’t be afraid of them. These hard-shelled varieties showing up in stores and farmers’ markets are chock full of vitamins, nutrients and flavor.
