LOCAL
Sweepstakes carver credits patience and appreciation for nature in wowing judges
You can’t help but notice several black bears and one bobcat-- taxidermy displays- populating the country home of Kenny Miller and his wife Linda, just east of Wyoming. The natural world obviously occupies space in their hearts as well as their living quarters.
Iron filings have been added; report due in 2013
A trial project aimed at reducing excessive weed growth by adding iron filings into Rush Lake has concluded its application stage. Several members of the Rush Lake Improvement Association (RLIA) dispersed thousands of pounds of the powdery iron late last week.
Thirty minute meals
Are you rushed to make a good meal after a busy day at the office, working outside helping with farm chores, gardening, washing windows (that’s the first thing to get done on my “bucket list”) fall house cleaning or whatever needs to be done? It takes all day or several days …
Apple Festival, Stagecoach Days, has it been eleven years already?
One of my favorite celebrations is taking place this weekend. Almelund is celebrating their 19th annual Apple Festival. I love this festival for so many reasons. Obviously fresh, perfect apples can be purchased and taken home (or in our case eaten in the car on the way home). There are wonderful …
Monday night meals at Zion Church surpass 5,000 guests being served
Community Meals is a partnership between Family Pathways and four churches called Christians in Action. The group began serving meals September 18, 2011 at Zion Church. The group was not sure how many to prepare for but prayed that guests would come. Since the first meal 5,631 guests have been served …
Wishy files for council
I am now completing my eighth year on our Council and I am proud to say that I have never missed a Council meeting. If there ever was a place where experience and presence makes a difference, this is it. As time goes by, our city’s list of accomplishments is …
Karmel Covenant Church and Family Pathways hold social respite gathering
Family Pathways Social Respite Gatherings offered horse and buggy rides provided by local residents, Harold and Anna Anderson, and gathering participants enjoyed the treat. Gathering participants are older adults, age 60+, who are living independently and have a full-time caregiver.
In life and death - Camp Ojiketa had a sacred role to play
Ojiketa Regional Park, on Big Green Lake, with its cabins, miles of wooded hiking trails and protected shoreline is something the public can enjoy for all time. It’s very possible that without the leadership and energies of the members of the Camp Ojiketa Preservation Society
Mashed, creamed or sliced carrots can make the meal
What’s up Doc? You should know what that phrase is telling you about today’s recipes, if you’re of the older generation (I’m thinking back to the 40’s or somewhere in there). You might see Bugs Bunny holding a carrot behind his back or Elmer Fudd, Road Runner, etc. doing their thing. …
Schools back in session; come to St. Bridget's this weekend for fun
If you flipped on the weather channel Tuesday morning thinking you would see reports of a tornado in Chisago County, I have some good news for you. That loud rush of air was not a twister, but a sigh of relief from parents around the area. The outrush of air is …
'The Trial of Tom Sawyer' opens September 8 at Festival Theatre
Beginning Saturday, September 8, eleven youth actors and one adult teaching artist will bring to life the stories of young Tom Sawyer, as adapted for the stage by Virginia Glasgow Koste. “The Trial of Tom Sawyer” will run for seven public performances through September 16.
Jolly Promenaders square dancers celebrate 50 years
September is known as National Square Dance Month. The correct technical definition is square dancing is “Square dancing is a form of dance where groups of eight people working
'Official start of winter' this weekend as Hay Days is celebrated near Almelund
For readers who are missing that state fair-caliber crowd atmosphere don’t fret, Hay Days is just around the corner. Happening west of Almelund, at Highway #95 and Oriole Avenue (Cty. Road 70) this Saturday and Sunday Sept 8 and 9
Great tomato season
It is tomato season, and how great is that if you like tomatoes. We love the “love apples” as they were called in Colonial times. Did you know that a tomato is botanically a fruit, but as far as I’m concerned it’s a veggie. There are hundreds of standard and …
