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Wannigan Days churns along the main drag
The Shriners were among the parade units at Wannigan days last weekend. This is from the St Croix Falls street level.
Retired from Navy service, Grand Marshal found other ways to serve
When you stand alongside the MidSummer parade route this Sunday in North Branch, and Paul Henderson rides past in the lead car as parade Grand Marshal, what you’ll see is a Korean Conflict veteran, who served his country, and chose to keep serving even though he was no longer in …
Patience is needed in navigating Wyoming streetwork construction
Just about anywhere you go in the old town part of Wyoming you’re going to be encountering signs posted for “Road Work Ahead.”
Wannigan Days was a great time; Happy Father's Day to all
A huge thank you goes out to the organizers of this year’s Wannigan Days. This amazing group worked tirelessly over the last year. Wannigan Days is always a great time, but this year seemed to be better than years past. There was a big time feel to a small town …
Strawberry season coming up
It is the season of strawberries. What can I say about strawberries? Other than they have nearly 200 seeds on the average sized berry. This is what some info I have tells me. I know one thing that I won’t do with the beautiful, luscious and fragrant berry. I won’t …
Stillwater jail walkaway offender in custody
Patrick James Buswell walked away from a minimum-security unit at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater Friday, June 12. He was a grounds crew worker, and while working, walked away from his crew and left institution grounds.
Chmielewski pleads to first and third degree assault, sentencing July 29
In district court Monday this week Robert Chmielewski, of Lindstrom entered into a plea agreement with prosecutors and acknowledged he had assaulted a man and woman in Stonegate Cooperative Mobile Home Community. He pled guilty to one count of first degree assault and one count of third degree assault. The …
Polaris all terrain vehicles have starring role in developing robots for disaster response
When Polaris promised its ATV models feature something for everybody’s off-road needs, you’ve gotta wonder if the marketing folks envisioned that would include robots in the driver’s seat.
What a class of graduating kids; park grand opening Saturday
On Tuesday night, I had the privilege of covering the Chisago Lakes graduation. I knew we were in for a good night, since it usually is 100 degrees out or pouring rain. The weather was beautiful. Another full house was there to witness some really terrific speeches by Lillian Meierhoff …
Memorial Day a time to reflect in Chisago County
The Honor Guard stands by at Chisago Memorial Park in Chisago City, during the Memorial Day Monday program.
Did that water tower used to have something else on it?
Yes, you did see artwork suddenly appear over the weekend on the Chisago City watertower. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is in the midst of its “52 surprises” campaign (or one approximately every week this year) to celebrate its centennial anniversary. Three Minnesota watertowers are getting wrapped in artwork as …
Thank you for supporting Vets; we want your fish photos
I hope you had a chance to take in at least one of the Memorial Day services over the weekend. I think the sheer number of people who turned out seemed to be greater this year than in the past. Maybe it had something to do with the weather being …
Can not have enough rhubarb recipes
I had rhubarb recipes in last week’s column and today I have more rhubarb recipes. I know some people pick rhubarb all summer but that’s not good for the plant. It should be picked by the middle of July so the plant can feed itself for the next year’s picking or …
It's never too late to do something you've always wanted to do; and enjoy doing it
The rainy weather broke long enough on Friday, May 15 for area resident Ethel Dahl to realize a wish she’s had since she was a child; to ride in a motorcycle sidecar.
