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Again, we say goodbye to a friend, we want to hear your thoughts
Over the years, people have commented to me about how it must get easier writing every week. First off, let me begin by saying I am not a writer, nor do I pretend to be one. Secondly, has it gotten easier over the years? I would say not really, but the …
Every season is broccoli season in my household
It’s about a green veggie that we can eat 365 days a year, unless there is a health issue that says you can only eat broccoli once or twice a week. Some of our medications don’t mix well with certain foods, so be sure to check with your doctor regarding …
Coloring contest winners
The annual coloring contest winners are pictured above. The Press thanks all the kids who made terrific artwork and submitted their drawings. This is a fun part of the year for us, getting to see the clever renditions of the contest sketch. Left drawing submitted by 5 year old Levi …
Lindstrom Council green lights firetruck acquisition
The Lindstrom Fire Department chief and assistant chief presented a $567,600 package for a new firetruck to the city council last week, and with no debate the acquisition was unanimously approved. The heavy duty EXT pumper body and Commander 400 7818 chassis should be delivered by next fall at the …
Merry Christmas to all; we are looking for a community minded person
This edition will mark the last paper of the year for us. This year we have seen it all. Highs, lows, employees come and employees go. Through it all, we have managed to make this paper one of the best in the country. As we round the first turn into …
Beverages perfect for Christmas
Are you having family, relatives or friends gathering at your home to celebrate Christmas? Or perhaps you celebrated Christmas at another time. I’m not sure if today’s column fits with your plans and if it doesn’t, you might want to save this column to be used at another time.At many …
Santa Day a hit in Almelund
Almelund Lions had a nice turnout for the club’s Santa Day at the old township hall in Almelund; considering what a non-festive foggy day it was Saturday December13. Children visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 2 to 4 p.m. Pictured above, boys gave letters to Santa, while the youngest …
Prayer vigil was amazing, we are looking for the diamond in the rough
I had the opportunity to attend an amazing event on Sunday night. There was a prayer vigil held for Duane Noles and his wife Karen. They were the angels who intervened in a domestic dispute of their neighbors. Duane and Karen heard the cries for help and instead of turning …
Nice additions to your cookie plate
Is it too late for making cookies, bars, breads or candy for the holidays? I have cookie bakers in our family that come with fancy varieties, giving me just the spritz cookies to make and that was done last week. Mark comes over with his 13 and 15 year old …
4-H club collects over 500 toys for Toys for Tots program
The Soaring Eagles 4-H club collected over 500 toys and stuffed animals for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Master Sergeant Crismon and Sergeant Hatfield visited the 4-Hers, parents, and grandparents at their December 4th meeting at the Scandia Community Center, and shared information about the Toys …
Plenty turn out for Lindstrom Lightning Festival
The city of Lindstrom welcomed everybody to town for unveiling the holiday lighting at the park next to the Veterans Memorial and a chance to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the chamber of commerce/tourist center. Pictured are Karl Oskar Days ambassadors with event organizers, singers from Sankta Lucia …
Fairview opens new clinic in Chisago City
Many came and celebrated with Fairview staff and administrators, at the official ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for the new clinic and pharmacy in Chisago City. The facility opened its doors to patients Tuesday, Dec. 9 Fairview’s Vice President of Operations Steve Endrud commented that the new clinic is the culmination of …
We say goodbye to one of the good guys; I forgot something quite big
Our community has lost another wonderful asset. Pete Grundhoefer has gone to a better place. Pete was a partner in one of the longest running law firms in Chisago County, Johnson, Grundhoefer & Alliegro. whose office is in Center City.
Looking into the cake file
Now that the Thanksgiving holiday is over, perhaps you’ve had enough of the different kinds of pies served. I decided to look in my “cake file” and found different kinds of cakes you might like to try. Something that is different from chocolate, white or yellow cake, often made from …
