LOCAL
Snowmelt still finding its way
Levels of the St. Croix River in Chisago County have a ways to go before reaching potential flood stages.
Strawberries a spring planting favorite
The Chisago County Master Gardeners have been selling bare root plants for many years and strawberries still are one of the most popular.
Bake Festival fruit-filled coffee cakes
Every year our church in Scandia, Elim, has a winter baking festival. Some of the organizations (Quilters, Christian education, youth groups, social ministry, altar guild, etc.) take part in a contest to see which group can come up with the best baked goods.
"Son, you are going to camp" now means summer fun, catch a bus for next to nothing
If you happened to miss the Search last weekend, you missed our Kids camps section.
County Sheriff's Department busts good-sized marijuana grow site
This is some of the marijuana crop hung upside down for drying in a pole building, where authorities executed a search warrant March 18.
City council interviews eleven applicants for appointment to vacant seat; Sheppeck gets nod
An investigator with the Chisago County Sheriff's Department and a 1998 North Branch High School graduate-- Cliff Sheppeck- has been appointed to fill the vacant North Branch City Council seat.
A production to be proud of...
It's always great when an event lives up to its billing and the Chisago Lakes Area High School Variety Show did just thatA production to be proud of...
More on growing blueberries
There was so much interest in blueberries at our Garden Bonanza that I am submitting this for our column.
Hot and spicy or sweet and sour
Today's column, at least the reflections part, takes me back to the days when we butchered pigs on the farm.
Early renewal time once again; you can donate your medical equipment
Thanks to all of our readers who have taken advantage of our early renewal offer so far.
LID is operating under new by-laws
The by-laws for the Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District, have been changed and there's no requirements for members to be lakeshore owners anymore.
Hot-mix plant public hearing continued for more fact finding
Two hours of testimony at the public hearing on a permit for an asphalt plant south of Chisago City resulted in only half the arguments being heard.
Starting celery seeds in March
March is the best time to start those parsley and celery seeds.
Potatoes are traditional Irish favorite
Oh, the wonder of it all! Today it is 'wearin of the green' day, or St. Patrick's Day and if you're not one who has Irish blood in ye, at least wear somethin' green in honor of the patron saint of Ireland.
