LOCAL
Come to North Branch this weekend; Harmony in the Park begins this week
North Branch is hosting a really neat event this weekend. The 5th annual Red Bull Military Appreciation Day takes place this Sunday in Central Park. What is Military Appreciation Day? It is a venue filled with military vehicles and memorabilia that many of us have never seen before. There is …
Celebrating America's bounty
June is National Dairy Month. It’s the time when dairy farmers pull out all the stops to celebrate America’s bounty of dairy products and to pay tribute to America’s dairy farmers. Today it’s recipes using one of my favorite dairy products... yogurt.
Chisago Lakes Class of 2013 Graduation
Seniors from Chisago Lakes High School celebrated their graduation on Friday, May 31 in front of family and friends.
Historical Society Board member wins funding to do official geo-cache sites
What do the Chisago County Historical Society and the Royal Bank of Canada have in common? Well; Darcy Pinotti for one thing, and a mutual admiration for volunteerism for another.
Congratulations to newest Eagle Scout
Only about four percent of Boy Scouts achieve the rank of Eagle Scout and Zachary Markgraf, 16, recently joined this elite group. He met requirements for the Eagle Scout level in March when he was just 15-years-old. A ceremony presenting him the Eagle Award was held last month, at Zion …
Law Enforcement
Twin brothers from Isanti County are being held in connection with an alleged burglary at Rustic Inn, Stacy, Tuesday, May 28. Squads responding to a suspicious vehicle report were assisted by a K9 unit in tracking the males, found behind a residence on 302nd Street, about 5 a.m.
Fairview invites you to their open house; we say goodbye to a community pillar
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Fairview’s new St. Croix Orthopaedic Center. The center is an addition to the hospital and is amazing. They have built a 21,000 square foot addition at the cost of 5.6 million dollars.
More rhubarb recipes this week
As stated in last week’s column, more rhubarb recipes today.
Memorial Day one to remember
As a small parade formation of the color guard and others marched towards the All County Veterans’ Memorial in Lindstrom, on Monday-- this foursome stood-by for the laying of wreathes. Pictured; left to rt. Ellen Gunderson, Larry McKenzie, John Broecker and Sherry Stirling. Paul Dennison on traditional bagpipes, helped to …
Law Enforcement
North Branch Police, deputies and state patrol were at the scene of a single passenger car rollover crash Thursday, May 23 on I-35 at Hwy 95. State patrol says a 2011 Infiniti QX4 was southbound, driven by 96-year-old Carl Ziebarth of Faribault, when he lost control. The car went …
Memorial Day was well attended; need help buying a vehicle? Don't call me!
Thanks all of you who attended the Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday. I thought the turnout was great. I also thought the Veterans did a wonderful job of paying tribute to their fellow fallen brothers and sisters. We have an incredible wealth of veterans in Chisago County and we are …
Rhubarb is considered a fruit
Have you cooked or baked using fresh rhubarb as the main ingredient? Obviously, it’s about rhubarb today. I have scads of good rhubarb recipes and I think I’ll use some rhubarb recipes next week also. Rhubarb is best known as a pie fruit, however, there are many other ways to …
Deputy in the right place at right time; with right skills
Andy Ellsworth was busy achieving his goal obtaining a mechanical engineering degree last week, and was unable to attend the ceremony at the Government Center, but his mom was there. Joanne Ellsworth, pictured with Chisago County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Edmonds, was thrilled to be able to publicly thank the deputy …
Law Enforcement
A small fire resulted from a tree falling during the weather event Sunday, May 19. The power line was knocked down at Redwing Avenue in Shafer Township. Miscellaneous thefts from vehicles reported. One burglary of a home on 370th in North Branch reported.
