LOCAL
Solar power gaining ground as a shared community effort
Even with heavy snowfall last winter and days- on-end where the mercury didn’t get above zero; Ed Eichten said there were maybe five days tops when the solar array; helping to power Eichten’s bison and cheese making farm were under slow-melting snow cover.
Last year's champ back at it in his rural Stacy workshop
The 2013 champion of the national Rat Rod Build-off and Cross Country Tour, Chris Walker, of Stacy, is preparing to defend his title.
Ki Chi Saga Days is upon us; small business, budget? We can help!
This weekend is a great weekend to stay local. I think most of us have had our summer getaways (hopefully) and are gearing up for (gulp) school. So is there a way to save money, have a blast and do it all from literally minutes from your home? Ki Chi …
I didn't forget about Zucchini
I am going to give you squash recipes. Not winter squash (I don’t want to think about winter) but zucchini and yellow summer squash. I bet you thought I forgot about zuc recipes. Not a chance! The soft-skinned and soft-fleshed squash with a shiny surface, are best when they are …
Council to act on Park Board peninsula plan okay
Lindstrom Park Board, as a result of working with the Trust for Public Land, voted Monday night to recommend to the city council that Lindstrom should acquire about 1.5 miles of North Center Lake shoreland and the virtually untouched attached former Anderson farmstead, on the north end of Olinda Trail.
Chamber of Commerce thanks the volunteers
The Chisago Lakes Triathlon was once again a great success. This could never happen if we didn’t have so many wonderful volunteers stepping forward to help out. The athletes are always so appreciative of the cheers, encouragement and direction that the volunteers offer. And the chamber is so grateful to …
Threshing Show already? Why not take in a picnic? Cast your vote on Tuesday
This weekend is the very popular Almelund Threshing Show. The show is a trip back in time to when farming ruled our communities. A simpler (not easier) time where hard work was dominant not technology. People lived off of the land, and it showed in how they took pride in …
Nothing quite like green beans
Have you been enjoying fresh green beans as much as we have? Whether or not they come from your garden, roadside stand or the farmer’s market, there is nothing quite like the flavor of this green veggie... except for tomatoes, corn, etc. Here I go, liking every veggie that frows in …
Threshing Show caravan 23-mile route starts in Scandia, August 3
Come join a relaxing ride, on a scenic 23-mile route through rural Minnesota.Leaving from Country Weddings at Eko Backen, 22570 Manning Trail, Scandia August 3.
Relay for Life touches many
A cancer survivors' lap around a track at the Almelund Threshing Grounds begins Chisago County's Relay for Life in 2014. Cancer survivors have the option to identify themselves by wearing purple event t-shirts.
Arts community looks to create home in former Wyoming church
“...as imagination bodies forth the forms of things unknown, the poet’s pen turns them to shapes and gives to airy nothing, a local habitation and a name.” from Shakespeare A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Center City Days this weekend; triathlon was uneventful - and that is a good thing
Well another Chisago Lakes Triathlon has come and gone. I can not believe that it has been nine years since our first event. Where has the time gone? We have seen some amazing things take place at the event. We have seen participant numbers balloon beyond belief. We have seen …
Parmly LifePointes Sewing Group gives large donation
The Parmly Studios of Art ladies group has been hard at work. They may call themselves ‘The Old Sew and Sews’…but make no mistake, these gals are efficient, extremely talented and dedicated. And, now they are spreading their great work to four needy organizations to bring comfort. They recently completed …
Moody barn and house no longer Historical Society's responsibility
The end of an agreement between Chisago Lake Township and the Chisago County Historical Society is leaving one landmark property in an uncertain status.
