LOCAL
Cadillac Dinner - my new favorite event, if you see an EMS employee please thank them
A huge thank you to the Chisago Lakes Lions Club for putting on another great Cadillac Dinner.
State's pilot health project grabs hold in Chisago County bringing various groups together under common cause
Sometimes when lots of people are working towards a goal it's nice to bring everyone together to share ideas and call attention to what's working, or not working.
North Branch Council hears litany of disputed property values
The North Branch council chamber was filled Monday night as an overflow crowd packed into the city hall foyer to participate in the Board of Equalization hearing.
Map proposes new district for U.S. Rep for county
Many watchers-of-politics were concerned Minnesota could lose a congressional seat after the results of the 2010 census were evaluated.
Been a long winter and a slow spring
I am writing this article and they forecast snow for tonight, so I hope spring will be here when this article is published.
Cream cheese: an American original
Can you believe it's May already! I did find some violets and dandelions blooming on the lawn.
Cadillac Dinner is this Saturday night, Kudos to our troops and our President
The Chisago Lakes Lions Club is holding its annual Cadillac Dinner on Saturday. They would like to invite you and your spouse for a night out filled with good food and a lot of fun.
Hot mix plant permit gets city council approval on split vote
The Chisago City council made a split decision April 26 to move forward on a request for an Interim Use Permit for an asphalt plant.
Annexation legislation seeks to simplify future requests on borderlines
It's all about timing. We reported last week that an area businessman was denied his request to detach from Wyoming and annex into Chisago City, in an effort to get all of his operations inside of one jurisdiction.
Vermicomposting - composting with worms
By composting your own vegetative material waste, you take some of the stress off local landfills and you benefit from the rich finished product.
There are always leftovers
Did you have ham for dinner on Easter? We always serve ham, along with sweet potatoes, veggie, etc. and save dessert for later in the day.
Thank you for renewing your subscriptions, Carp, Carp, Carp, free for the taking (please)
Thank you to all of you who have sent in your blue renewal cards.
Those critters in the orchards do damage
Due to the heavy snow and cold temperatures pruning of fruit trees was much delayed.
Help with menu planning for your Easter celebration
If you are entertaining family or friends for dinner as a part of your Easter celebration, I am certain that most of you have your menu planned.
