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The sweet taste of maple syrup
It is that time of the year when the sweet sap of the maple trees begins to flow. The sap flows when temperatures rise above freezing during the day and fall below freezing during the night. With the weather changing so much, I wonder if the sap knows when to …
Salvation is good; but when you're little, sharing is better
The Methodist Church in Taylors Falls presented a puppet show March 30 to bring the Easter message to kids especially, but the musical show was enjoyed by all.
Fairview, Sanford are in early process of 'learning about each other'
Work crews at two Fairview construction projects nearing completion in Chisago County, were going about their jobs as Fairview takeover rumors swirled last week.
Watershed managers finalize capital projects, set hiring process to replace administrator
The Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District Board of Managers last week heard an update on the successful progress of more than a dozen shoreline restoration projects done in the last two years.
Newly-elected congressman visits south end of huge 8th District, talks with constituents
8th District Congressman Rick Nolan, D-MN visited Hazelden in Center City Monday this week on his way to an Easter break event at his congressional field office in the Chisago County Government Center.
Rotary book project update
In an earlier paper we had a photo of a fundraiser check-passing from Chisago Lakes Rotary’s Bill Mack to a representative for the organization, Healing Haiti.
Division of Naval Sea Cadet Corps organizing locally
The US Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) is a national organization under the Department of the Navy and is dedicated to developing America’s youth by instilling pride, discipline, honor, courage, fidelity, and patriotism. Cadets gain these qualities through a nautically oriented training program that places an emphasis on leadership, accountability …
Law Enforcement
The County Attorney confirms that felony charges have been filed against a suspect who authorities allege was involved in a fatal shooting incident at a home north of Center City, September 29, 2011.
Spell 'MAT RAT' and you win big; depression is real, there are options
The Chisago Lakes Wrestling Booster club would like to invite you to their annual fundraising event next week. For those of you who have attended the event in the past, you know what a great time it is and what great prizes are given away. This year tops them all.
Using up those extra hard-boiled eggs
Easter has come and gone and what to do with the hard-boiled colored eggs that you, your children or grandchildren colored? Make eggs or egg salad sandwiches? That’s OK...today I have recipes using hard-boiled eggs. First off.... I’ve been asked, on occasion, how to boil eggs and not have the “ishy” …
Wishing you a Happy Easter; thanks for all of your donation; skiing in March?
On Monday, I piled all of the donations that you the readers have made over the last two weeks. My car was absolutely filled. You could not get one more item in it. I must have brought the equivalent of 16 big leaf bags full of clothing to the homeless …
Easter Egg Hunt!
The Paradise Park annual egg hunt and activities were held in a snowy backdrop, but the lingering winter didn’t deter the kids who always enjoy this event, provided with the support of Chisago City and Girl Scouts.
Add crime scene investigation to scouting fundamentals youth can expect to learn
Young Cub Scouts in Pack 141 and Pack 11 witnessed a crime last week, and then methodically went about solving the case as part of a unique hands on exercise, made possible through a partnership with area law enforcement and scouting leaders.
Public hearing on Duluth-TC rail, in Cambridge
A public hearing and open house to discuss a proposed high-speed passenger rail service from Minneapolis to Duluth will be held Thursday, April 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Cambridge Armed Forces Reserve Community Center.
