LOCAL
Soil scientists literally laying groundwork for trail extension
There's an archaeological dig going on in Lindstrom, only you don't see a whole lot of digging.
Frost determines garlic planting
Last fall I wrote an article on planting garlic and because I have received several calls again this fall, I am repeating most of the same article.
Help military families by reading online books
Thank you to all who have signed up for the Feed My Starving Children food packing event at the Lakes Free Church in Lindstrom.
Zucchini quick bread is so good!
A couple of weeks ago I said I would give you more zucchini or yellow squash recipes.
Clean water fund helps clean storm water and educate public on benefits of installing rain gardens
If you drive by the Giese Memorial Library in Wyoming, you may notice that the lawn has turned into mulch. If you look closer, you'll notice hundreds of small native plants scattered throughout the mulched area.
Chisago Lakes Main Street Initiative not waiting around to revitalize area
The upcoming reconstruction of the highway through Lindstrom may seem like a headache to some, but for those involved in the Chisago Lakes Main Street Initiative next year's huge project is not seen as an impediment to the economic future of the area, but as a catalyst.
Time to care for Iris plants
Through early September is the time for planting new rhizomes and dividing those irises that have been left for three to four years.
A full meal deal
On Labor Day weekend we were at the Minnesota Gopher State Horseshoe Pitching Assn. State Tournament in a small town near Little Falls.
9/11 has forever changed the world we live in, Stagecoach Days and Apple Fest this weekend
I have never been big on anniversaries. Besides marriage (which I fail at in epic proportions), I don't pay too much attention.
Fall lawn and garden care sometimes needs chemicals
Where I live in southwestern Chisago County, our soil is pure sand.
Cucumbers offer great summer dishes
Cucumbers. There are several references to cucumbers in the Old Testament.
Middle school jitters for me, come to St. Bridgets this weekend, we have lost a great person
As I dropped my son off for his first day of middle school, I found something out about myself.
ONE OF THE AREA’S NEWEST VINEYARDS IS A COOPERATIVE EFFORT
Wild Mountain Winery boasts several grape varieties, now bottling over 10,000
With the exception of those 75 mile per hour winds that ripped across the upper midsection of the county a few weeks ago; this has been an exceptional growing season for Wild Mountain Winery.
Comfort Lake boat landing rain gardens installed by Eagle Scout
When Ryan Thill went looking for an Eagle Scout project he didn't have to search very far.
