LOCAL
Students learn good work habits
Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services joined forces with the Chisago Lakes High and Trio Wolf Creek Charter School this week. Students (7) from Chisago Lakes and (3) Trio Wolf Creek, spent the last 10 days learning about employment, skills communication, and work readiness. Each day consisted of classroom learning before …
Yearly tip to fix your blue pool blues; Praisin and Grillin and ribs Sunday
This weekend if you happen to be roaming around the area, keep your eyes open for the KS95 van. On air personality Shannon Holly will be in the area visiting various businesses with prizes to share with listeners who come and talk with them. If you happen to spot them, …
It's about asparagus today
I am going to share some hints with you about this green spring (and early summer) veggie that is one of my favorites. I say that alot when it comes to veggies or fruits. I like all of them, except okra, which is not too prevalanet in our neck of …
North Branch Ambassadors to be crowned this weekend
The 2013 Midsummer Ambassadors Lizzie, Mikayla, and Kaitlyn in back row, center, with North Branch Midsummer candidates. Coronation is Friday, June 20 under the Legion tent at 6:30 p.m.
Rotary books make their way to South Africa
The Chisago Lakes Rotary recently teamed with Pearson Foundation, an arm of a publishing company, to provide educational books to schools in South Africa and word is the shipment arrived in tact. The Rotary titled the local books effort “Join Us on Our Journey,” and Rotary members wanted to share …
Summer salad season is here
We are in the season of salads. I supposed one could say we eat salads all year. This is true but most of the time I wait for the homegrown fruits and veggies from the garden or farmer’s market. It isn’t very often that we eat tomatoes, cukes, “the first …
Chisago Lake Township says goodbye to a great employee; MidSummer Days
Chisago Lake Township, where I reside, has lost a great employee. Mark (many of you know him as Mick) Campbell has retired. Mark has been a civil servant for over 30 years working first for Chisago County and the last 12 years for the Township. Mark was the …
Recipient of the James Trudeau Award
Tim Olson, North Branch Police Officer, was the guest of honor Monday night this week, for a reception to mark his selection as the recipient of the James Trudeau Award. The law enforcement communities in Washington and Chisago Counties honors one of their own annually through this award; which is …
Geronimo getting support for additional ‘Sunrise Solar’ array
The alternative energy company already in the process of permitting four proposed solar farms in Chisago County, is planning an additional site five times the size of the largest solar farm in their earlier plan.
Chisago Lakes celebrates Class of 2014
The Class of 2014 from Chisago Lakes High School were awarded their diplomas on Friday, May 31. These seniors celebrated in style.
Law Enforcement
Vintage plane goes off runway at ‘Fly-In’Early visitors to the annual Fly-In at Rush City Airport got a little more excitement than usual at the pancake breakfast event. Sunday, June 8. Sheriff’s patrol were sent to Rush City Airport about 8:30 a.m. on a report of a plane crash. Authorities …
School's out, time to go to the park; what has 1 million views? We do!
The good folks at Maranatha Chisago Lakes Church would like to help you and your children celebrate the end of the long school year. On June 7, they have graciously decided to put on a wonderful party for kids. There will be bouncy houses, snacks, face painting, games and much more. …
Overflowing with rhubarb recipes
Last week it was using rhubarb in recipes. I have so many rhubarb recipes that my file is overflowing. Many people suggest that I put them on the computer. I’m not going into that. My files work just fine! Anyway, it’s rhubarb recipes again this week.Don’t ask me why this recipe has …
