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Quick and delicious soups
We know that “comfort foods,” soup, stew, and oven meals are always welcome for lunch or supper during the cold of winter. We have a wonderful neighbor who is a very good cook and she’s taught her daughter to be the same. We often share “a new recipe” by calling …
Following classic Route 66 is ideal way to see and taste all that America has to offer
With gas prices as low as they have been in years-- you might be considering simply hitting the open road for a summer holiday. If so, Lindstrom area resident Gene Rabel has the perfect adventure to recommend-- the storied Route 66 from Chicago to the Pacific Coast.
TF librarian honored for stewardship
Taylors Falls City Council members welcomed city librarian Diane Dedon Jan. 12 to honor her with the St. Croix River Valley Stewardship Award at the council meeting.
Transformation of antique shop into auction house seems to be a success
The air temp was below zero in Center City; but auction fever was keeping things toasty inside Barry Moe’s mainstreet auction house. About 40 people, undeterred by last week’s cold snap, showed up to be entertained and to score some unique finds.
Celebration of the Lakes is coming; time to install monoxide detectors
If I could please direct your attention to page 5 of this Press, you will see some very important news. No I didn’t win the lottery, or make this season’s “You’ve Got Talent”. I am referring to an entire page dedicated to this year’s Celebration of the Lakes information.
What to fix for dinner?
Good morning, or afternoon. When you’ve decided what to fix for dinner or supper, as we call it, do you think of what goes with what? They, and I don’t know who ‘they’ are, say you should make your combination of foods colorful rather that one color as in chicken, …
Schnagl trial not being re-located
Motions presented in court by defense attorneys for Aaron Schnagl, asking for a change of venue for his trial, have been denied. The county attorney’s office has tentatively set aside dates in early March for jury selection to begin.
Long-term recovery from bear attack being helped along by friends, family and others
The story had the local and national news outlets scrambling for an interview. MTV ranked him among the “toughest guys in the world” on their webpage.
Ringing in the New Year with newborns
Jesse Turner and Renae McKenzie of Centuria, WI, had something very special to celebrate during the first week of the New Year-- the birth of their son, John Raymond Turner. Dr. Jeanine Brunclik delivered on January 2, at 7:41 AM. John Raymond weighed 7 lbs., 7 ozs. and measured 19 …
North Branch singer competes for American Idol slot
A North Branch native is expected to be informed this week about her “status” on American Idol-- but she isn’t letting any grass grow under her microphone waiting to hear from “Idol.”
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 …
