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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.
Adult Education program celebrates newest citizen
The Community Education Department of Chisago Lakes School District 2144 and tutor Marlys Breeden, in particular are celebrating the success of a student who recently achieved naturalized U.S. citizenship.
Some great charities need your help; enjoy Valentine's Day locally
I have a couple of really neat happenings to tell you about. When I say neat, I mean neat as far as helping our community out.
Making a boxed cake mix special
Have you been asked to bring a cake or bars to a special gathering and you forgot to make it in the morning or evening of the day it is to be served? We have coffee and treats every Sunday after our worship service, as I’m sure many of you do …
Stock dogs compete indoors
Ordinarily a visitor to the enclosed arena at Rick-A-Shay Ranch, south of Chisago City, would be hearing the muffled echo of horse hooves on the fine gravel and sawdust floor, the clink of bridles against other tack, and the occasional whinny of horses greeting one another. This time, a riot …
Faux Celebration of the Lakes was still fun despite not being official, Home Show tab
I hope you had a chance to get out and enjoy some of the spectacular weather we had over the weekend. I was able to get out and take in some of the Celebration of the Lakes (yes, I know it was officially cancelled) events over theweekend. The kids clinic was great, …
Brothers pursue dream of classic dining venue in backyard of their youth
When you have a successful game plan you don’t mess with it much, but it sometimes pays to expand on it ever so slightly, and that’s just what Geoff Swenson has done with the new Swensons’ Lakehouse restaurant in Center City. He took his successful restaurant formula from out west …
