LOCAL
Man am I getting old; see you at the block party; grab your paddle
Where has the summer gone? State Fair is here, school starts next week, and we have had exactly zero bonfires at our house. This was going to be the summer of Matt. This was the first summer I haven’t coached baseball in as long as I can remember. I had dreams of …
Peak season for tomatoes
It’s about tomatoes today. Did you know tomatoes are really a fruit and not a veggie? As far as I’m concerned, they’re a veggie. Just a bit of tomato info for you since some recipes call for one pound of tomatoes. That would be four medium globe tomatoes. One pound of …
Sheriff's K9 passes away this week
The sheriff’s K9 dog that had just officially retired in June (Story Press June 9) after giving years of service to the county, has passed away.
County levy projected at 3.3% increase, final budget adoption happens in December
The County Board okayed a levy with a proposed hike of 3.3 percent for next year, with Commissioner Lora Walker opposed saying she is wanting to see more in Contingency. County Auditor Dennis Freed tried to assure the Board the county is solid in its fund balances should there be …
Register your group for Feed My Starving Children, farmers markets
Thank you all who came out and paid respects to Herb Jangor Saturday. I am a bad number guesser, but I would estimate there had to be over 800 people in attendance. Quite a testament to how Herb touched us all.
So it shall be zucchinis this week
Did you think I’d forgotten about zucchini recipes? Our kids and I call them zucs, so it shall be! Zucchini have been available for quite some time at farmers markets, road side stands, back yard gardens and also in the grocery stores. You know what they’re all about so I won’t go …
Friends gather at the Almelund Threshing Show
A little rain couldn’t stop people from having a great time at the Threshing Show. The show has become a very popular spot to join friends and family. Many residents choose to camp on-site and spend the entire weekend. We will have the winner of the tractor give away and …
Lindstrom downtown building gets a splash of color
Residents came to Lindstrom for the ribbon cutting of the newly painted mural on the Lindstrom Bakery. Mary Veronica Sweeny (middle in white) is the artist who painted the beautiful landscape of Lindstrom. Residents were treated to snacks and beverages from Lindstrom Bakery.
Dad and son see the west from seat of bicycle
Is there anything sweeter than daydreaming about doing something as a kid, and then being able to actually do the thing you had imagined? John Frischmon says since he was in grade school he has wanted to do a cross-country bike trip. He originally envisioned riding from his house in …
North Branch Council ok's new playground; agreement for interim city administrator
Central Park in North Branch is slated to get a new playground for half-price. The bid from MN-Wisconsin Playgrounds, of approximately $49,000 was awarded last week and a $25,000 grant awarded to the city through US Bank will be applied to the project.
Ki Chi Saga Days!; Goodbye friend
This week is one of the big town celebrations. Ki Chi Saga Days is upon us. Ki Chi Saga Days is Chisago City’s chance to show the public how to throw a community party. The fun begins Thursday with city-wide garage sales. See the ad in our classified section. Frankie’s will be holding their …
Fresh veggies' culinary uses
I’m still in the salad mode. With the crazy hot weather we’ve had, for the last who knows how long, salads seem to be foremost in my selection of what to prepare for lunch or dinner. Fortunately, Bud likes different kinds of salads. With all the wonderful fresh veggies at …
Threshing Caravan speeds through town
The Threshing Show opens tomorrow and the annual tractor caravan cut through the Chisago countryside on its way to the Threshing Show grounds outside of Almelund, last weekend. There were dozens of makes and models of tractors, plus a sprayer and some hybrid implements as well. Family and friends rode …
