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An abundance of garden veggies
I can hardly believe it's Sept. already. A good clue is the Minn. State Fair started a few days ago, and when that happens, Sept. is just around the corner.
Please help with Feed My Starving Children, middle school means changes I'm not ready for
As I wrote last week, we as a community have a unique opportunity to help the children of famine stricken countries.
Watershed District cost-share projects happening fairly steady; 2012 levy approved
The managers of the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District Board had two main items on the agenda last week--
Didn't get out to local disc golf courses yet? There's still time
Entering Dennis Frandsen County Park you can hear voices and laughter through the open car window, punctuated by the clink of something hitting metal.
Raptor felled by soccer net, returns home with help from local volunteer
A volunteer who helps with the flight crew at the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center, rang up the Press on his cell phone and said he was on the road, headed to Chisago City to release a Great Horned Owl.
Almelund Threshing Show a huge success
The Master Gardeners have been at the Threshing Show for eight years, and this year was the best ever.
The sweet taste of fresh corn on the cob
Last week I mentioned that I would continue with zucchini recipes, however we are in the season of corn.
Thanks to all who worked so hard on Ki Chi Saga Days; please shop locally for school supplies
I hope you had a chance to get out and enjoy Ki Chi Saga Days last weekend.
Sunborn trainer takes on four-legged challenge with Hooved Animal Rescue
Three months of hard work for horse trainers who took part in the Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Society's "Challenge of the Unwanted Horse," came to an end Aug. 13, at the University of Minnesota's Leatherdale Center indoor arena.
Harvested, baked, simmered or spun; stories behind the scenes at the farmers market
There's a place for one-stop shopping if you're looking for fresh, organic vegetables, local honey and maple syrup, fresh flowers, artisan bread, yarn, free-range eggs and all-natural bath and beauty products.
Zucchini plants keep giving and giving
Zucchini, zucchini, and more zucchini...that's what you will get from one zucchini plant.
Gardeners name favorite plant
As Master Gardeners, we are often asked what our favorite plants are.
A million thanks to a fallen war hero; come to Chisago City if you are looking for fun
Thank you to all the people who came out and honored Nick Spehar as he was brought back to our area.
Chisago City honors school and community leader in parade
Warren Retzlaff is being honored as this year's Ki-Chi-Saga Days parade grand marshal for many reasons;
