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We say goodbye to a dear friend; fun weekend ahead in our area
When I began working at the Press 13 years ago, there were a few relationships that I quickly had to figure out. I knew I had to have a working relationship with our printer as well as our delivery company. I knew I also had to keep in good standing with the post office. …
So many good recipes to share
It’s about strawberry recipes today. I know what you’re probably thinking: “She did strawberry recipes last week!” This is true, however, I have so many good berry recipes that I wanted to share with you I decided to go for it again today. I hope you’re OK with that. “That’s the …
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 …
