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One dish quick meals
This time of year with holidays just ahead of us, it’s good to have meals tha can be prepared quickly or by using one-dish. I like the one-dish deal as there are less dishes to clean up easily. There aren’t any kids living at home anymore so it’s up to me …
Koran to seek District 32 GOP state senate seat
Mark Koran of Lent Township will challenge incumbent Sean Nienow for the Republican state senate District 32 endorsement. Koran registered his campaign with the state campaign finance board November 5. District 32 includes all of Chisago County, minus the lower southeast corner, which is represented by Sen. Karin Housley, R- …
Veteran Services Dept. changes with the times
Al Budde, County Veteran Service Officer, has observed numerous changes in the five years he has served the veterans of Chisago County.
Hunting widows, here is your chance to go out and have some fun; Vets honored
Hunting season opens this weekend. What does this mean to me and you who are not hunters? It means freedom. Freedom to finally do that shopping you wanted to do. It means you can finally get together with your friends without feeling bad for leaving your spouse at home. It …
Mushroom picking time and recipes
Today’s recipes are aimed at myself... sort of. I am a fall, wild mushroom picker. People ask how I know which kind to pick. Easy answer. My mother taught me and several others in our family which were good and which were bad. I can’t even tell you the name of …
Kids getting into the spirit of Halloween at Ojiketa
The weather and the natural setting were ideal for being outdoors for Falloween at Ojiketa Regional Park on Big Green Lake last weekend. Here’s a group of youngsters who came in costume and played carnival games, enjoyed refreshments and other activities, put on by Chisago City Parks and Falloween event …
Arts impact the economy; not just theory
When Minnesota citizens voted to put a dedicated sales tax in place in 2008, to benefit arts and the environment; how many voters envisioned this as an economic development tool? Did voters check the ‘yes’ box for jobs and commerce to be created; or was propping up Minnesota’s quality of …
This is the last weekend to be scared, a new business comes to Lindstrom
I had the privilege of taking the photo of the men and women who put together this year’s Kids Outerwear Fair at Trinity Lutheran Church last week. Let me just say wow. what an amazing group of people they have. These folks have put together such a wonderful event that helps …
Weird and scary looking
I am talking about winter squash today. They may look weird or scary, but don’t be afraid of them. These hard-shelled varieties showing up in stores and farmers’ markets are chock full of vitamins, nutrients and flavor.
Thanks to the Webelos of Cub Scout Pack 144!
A great big thank you to the Lakes Area Cub Scout Pack 144 Webelos. This pack of dedicated young men and their Den Leader Ben Mullin completed the approaches to the main bridge in Allemansrätt Park. The Park Commission and the City of Lindstrom value these contributions to our park …
Just cruisin' at the humane society fundraiser
The Northwoods Humane Society Fall Jubilee fundraiser filled Lent Township Hall, Saturday. There were dogs of all shapes and sizes and their humans, enjoying carnival style games, a bake sale, concessions, silent auction and other fun stuff. The dogs were encouraged to come in costume to celebrate Halloween and a …
Lots to do around here in fall; our Gift Guide is great way to advertise
There are a few things happening in the area around Halloween time. First and foremost, Chisago City is hosting its annual Falloween Festival on Saturday. This is the 12th year the city has put on this wonderful family-friendly Halloween event. Make sure you come dressed in your costumes, because everyone …
Fall veggies finally ready to eat
In the autumn season of the year, there are some veggies that are finally ready to eat, like cabbage, winter squash (Buttercup, Butternut, Acorn and the fancy orange globes with a striped knob on top -- I think they are called Turban squash), spaghetti squash and pumpkins to make pumpkin …
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There was an extrication demonstration at Almelund Fire Hall Open House, Saturday, Oct 10. Firefighters used the “jaws of life” tool and a sawzall-style cutter to peel-back the roof, detach doors and remove the windshield from this scrap car; showing how responders can render aid to trapped victims. Meantime; on-lookers …
