LOCAL
Stand-alone comm center opens on-budget, on time
With a snip of a scissors and lifting of a lever June 13, the completion of the new emergency communications and dispatch center became a historic moment. The center sits beneath the 190 foot monopole tower
Lots of good recipes on the package
Today we are going to go to the back of the box, side of the box, the other side of the label, (if you can get it off the bottle or can).
Karl Oskar Days is turning 50, see huge results advertsing on our site
Last week in one of our headlines, we mistakenly wrote the wrong district. Darrel Trulson is running for Chisago County Commissioner in District 1. We had him running for District 3 in the headline. The body of the story was correct, just the headline was incorrect. We apologize for any …
Montzka files for re-election as County Commissioner
I look forward to serving another term as county commissioner from Stacy and Wyoming. I was elected in 1998, ran unopposed in 2002, re-elected in 2006, and ran unopposed in 2010 ― making me the senior member on the board.
Clark files for 8th Congressional District Seat
Tarryl Clark, former Assistant Majority Leader of the Minnesota State Senate, filed papers to run against Congressman Chip Cravaack to represent the 8th Congressional District.
Bruno files for House Race in District 39A
John Bruno Sr. endorsed for the State House Seat in District 39A, filed June 5th, 2012, officially entering his name in the race.
Auction being held between morning services Mission trip youth get experience building shed for fundraiser June 17
If you were 14, and about to spend nearly 30 hours over five days by helping strangers with their small home repairs, would you want to know how to hang siding and hammer a nail?
On the edge of a wildlife area, memorial garden fresco panels are taking shape
A free-standing trio of arches has taken shape, just outside of St. John’s Church in Stacy. The structure is a special component of a contemplation/memorial garden, overlooking the Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area.
Fresh salads with avocado
In today’s recipes I’m going to use avocados in salads, using the dark green, pebbly skinned Haas avocado, which is available to us all year.
Congratulations to Plastic Products; remember to please spend locally
Congratulations to all of the seniors who have made it through their long journey. I know it seemed like it would never come, but as the saying goes, time does fly by so quickly. I have had the privilege of knowing quite a few of this year’s graduates, and they are one …
Rep Barrett files, seeks re-election in 32B
Thank you, Chisago County residents for electing me, Bob Barrett, as your state representative in November 2010. I ask for your continued support this summer and fall and your vote again this November to continue the good work we began this past session.
Public art unveiled for highway, library sites
Karl Oskar and his wife Kristina are going to have some company soon anchoring the west end of the new one-way pairs in downtown Lindstrom. The fictional immigrant couple (from a retired parade float) will be flanked with a new “plaza” inhabited by a trio of founding fathers in cast …
Enjoy summer; plan ahead
People are gardening, washing windows or are involved in all sorts of outside activities. The days go by quickly for many of us and when it’s close to dinner time, it’s good to have a dish ready to put in the oven after a busy day. The recipes today are …
