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Philosophy of community involvement behind Lakes Region EMS national award winners
Two local emergency medical services staff members have received the American Ambulance Association’s EMS Star Award. Ben Wasmund and Jon England serve as paramedics with Lakes Region, and oversee special programs within the organization.
A lot of grilling going on
Memorial Day, traditionally, is the beginning of the barbecuing season, but there’s been a lot of grilling going on already.
Jail celebrates 57 volunteers
Chisago County Sheriff’s Office held an appreciation banquet for jail volunteers. The Chisago County Jail has 57 volunteers who provide services to the inmate population including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous
Carp, carp everywhere, everywhere except our boat; Memorial Day is to honor
Thank you to all who took part in this year’s Carp Festival. There were quite a few boats entered in the contest including mine. I fished with two buddies, or I should maybe say boated instead of fished. We started our day on South Center Lake in one of the many …
That's a lot of slices of pie...
Five decades is a long, long time to be in food service. And, Kaffe Stuga in Harris has not only surpassed its 50th anniversary
Recipes meant for sharing
I’m sure many of you have gotten recipes from family and friends or friends of friends, etc. because you liked whatever it was, and asked for the recipe. I trust that whatever recipe I’ve received was good, even if I hadn’t tasted it.
Saturday filled with things to do, the worst Mother's Day planner
I have been talking about the Carp Festival for weeks now, and it is finally here. If you would like to take part in the contest, there is still time. All you have to do is call Steve Levey at 257-2966 or 462-7900 to register.
Gammel endorsed House District 32A
Paul Gammel, of Fish Lake Township Chisago County is a candidate for State House of Representatives in the new district 32A.
Local farmers' market movement fosters youth learning, doing
When Rebekah Peterson’s family moved into their house, they saw the one acre of property as a perfect opportunity for a garden. That garden now spans a huge portion of their backyard and has been going strong for the last 14 years.
New intoxilyzers in use locally
Minnesota is equipping state and local law enforcement agencies with Data Master DMT units, which are the latest in the arsenal of techie tools to prosecute drunk driving. There are two of these new units in the county
