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Flavors that remind us of autumn
The breathtaking beauty of the trees and bushes are like an artist’s palette of red, orange, rust, brilliant yellow, golf, plum colored leaves changing from dark green to all of these colors. I am so grateful to be able to see these gorgeous colors of autumn that surround us. We …
Stagecoach Days a hit with residents
Wyoming Stagecoach Days enjoyed ideal weather last weekend...pictured above, Mason, at the Creative Arts Community booth where kids could paint a masterpiece on canvas, Or you could try your hand at the pottery wheel. There were rides and activities and booths with food and refrehsments, a car show and mini-train …
Local Law Enforcement recognized for heroic effort
Lakes Area Police Officers Sgt. Jim Varco, Tom Haller and Brian Carlson were honored for their medical response skills, handling a serious call this June. Doctors who worked on the patient credit the officers with saving the party’s life. In June, a possible airway obstruction call to dispatch sent the …
Environmental scoping underway for local solar farms
A public hearing last week at the Performing Arts Center at Chisago Lakes High School gave locals a chance to learn about a plan that would give Chisago County a major role in alternative energy generation in coming years.The hearing was one of six that the state Public Utilities Commission …
Apple Festival on Sunday, we get a chance to honor a local hero
There is no lack of things to do in our area this weekend. My favorite festival of the year happens in Almelund on Sunday. I am referring to the 21st Almelund Apple Festival. What is an apple festival you say? It is the celebration of the apple harvest with everything …
SNO BARONS HAY DAYS ATTRACTS A CROWD
ATVs and snowmobiles and just about everything motorized, drew thousands of enthusiasts to Hay Days, near Almelund Sept 7 and 8. There also is a swap meet and vendor market for do it yourselfers, and demonstrations and open spaces for experts and beginners to try out products. Drag races for …
County HHS annual report illustrates local condition of economy, social welfare issues
The news out of the county’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department last week was easier to take than the weather forecast-- as severe late season rain and hail erupted immediately after the county commissioners adjourned.
'Rugged Maniac' attracts thousands
If the traffic around Taylors Falls seemed more like a stop-and-go fishing opener weekend on I-35, it’s because along with Hay Days taking place on Saturday and Sunday, there was a special obstacle course competition being held at Wild Mountain last weekend. The official headcount was 3,800 people registered for …
A Brush With Kindness needs you, 9/11 is etched in us permanently
I have recently joined a group called "A Brsuh With Kindness." I have written about it a couple of times. Basically, it is a group of individuals that are committed to improving homes in Chisago County for those who are unable to fix their homes because of trying times. This …
Get on the bandwagon
What veggie do we harvest in the late summer and early fall? It’s about cabbage today. I was reading an article about how cabbage can help prevent many health issues that we deal with in our daily life. I think we (at least many of us) should get on the …
Kids are back in school!
Fresh faces were everywhere Tuesday morning at Chisago Lakes Primary School. These kindergarteners enjoyed a nice breakfast before beginning their school careers. Principal Brenda Schell welcomed the students on their first day.
Speaker of the House visits TF on Frac sand concerns
Speaker of the MN House Paul Thissen visited with concerned Taylors Falls citizens and Mayor Mike Buchite Friday, August 29 and walked the downtown to see firsthand issues with multiple frac sand hauling trucks on Taylors Falls streets. The group advocated for the state’s Transportation Policy to be taken up …
Plenty to do in our area this week, 5K, snowmobiles and dancing
This Saturday at Wild Mountain there is something really cool taking place. They are hosting a “Rugged Maniac” obstacle race. You are saying “What on Earth is a Rugged Maniac race?” It is a three mile obstacle course where runners have to climb over and manuever shipping containers, slide down a …
More tomato recipes this week
Is it really September already? I hear that question more often than I care to, but yes, it’s here already... but then you know that. Keep your eyes wide open when the school buses are picking up the young ones. Think good thoughts while you’re waiting behind a bus that is loading …
