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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.
You could help a local child in need, this is a wonderful time to advertise here
There is a beautiful little girl from Chisago City who is in dire need of our help. Estefani Hanson recently was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that attacked her bladder. There is currently not a cure for this type of cancer. Estefani is a Chisago Lakes 7th grade …
Making summer sweeter
There are a lot of fruits that make summer sweeter and one of them is raspberries. For snacks, salads, sauces, desserts, jams and jellies, these berries can hardly be beat. The small, soft-textured fruit is among the most flavorful and fragrant. I don’t know which fruit has the best aroma. Is …
Karl Oskar Days a success for everyone
The 2014 Ambassadors, Caitlin McCallum, EmmaLeah Trandahl and Lillian Meierhoff pictured with new Junior Royals Daniel Christensen and Kylie Slettom. More Karl Oskar Days pictures can be found on the Chisago County Press's Facebook page!
A community re-visits Civil War sacrifice
In just 10 years of residing in Taylors Falls Dr. Lucius B. Smith became such an integral part of town history that even 150 years after his death, there are still people coming together and remembering the spirit of the man. Lucius Smith came to Taylors Falls in 1853. His …
Karl Oskar Days had a huge turnout, two more big events coming - Co. Fair and Tri
What a great weekend for a celebration! Karl Oskar Days was a huge success this year. There were people everywhere. Saturday was a zoo, wether you were running in the Loppet or in the park, it was a madhouse. It was absolutely wonderful. I spoke with two food vendors, they …
Strawberry and rhubarb together
We’ve had recipes for strawberries and rhubarb in previous columns and today I’m going to combine both of them in each recipe. I hope there are strawberries available at the berry patches or in your garden, but if not, you can buy them in the grocery store of course. Rhubarb? If …
Karl Oskar Ambassadors crowned
The three Karl Oskar Ambassadors were crowned on Wednesday, July 9. From left to right, they are Caitlin McCallum, Lillian Meierhoff and EmmaLeah Trandahl.
