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They volunteer because they know it makes the world a better place
The Christmas Season which is all about those few days of each year, when we celebrate the very act of giving, is the ideal time to share a story of three local girls who represent all that can happen when you first think of others.
Avoiding unwanted holiday guests
This is the season when some new and different plants come into the home to help celebrate the holiday season.
Quick breads for giving and sharing
Today it's about gifts to give family, neighbors and friends made in your kitchen.
Santa was here, trees were lit, people had a great time; don't be alone this Christmas
Did you get a chance to see Santa this weekend? Santa made an appearance at both Chisago City and Lindstrom's lighting festivals this weekend.
WILDCAT DRUM MAJOR PRODUCING A PLAY
He thought he was going to be a musician but discovered theatre is where he belongs
You don't really need a reason to take in a Centennial Showboat theatre performance.
Quilters donate to The Refuge and others
Members of the Memorial Quilters club donated $500 to The Refuge.
Christmas tree types and what to expect
The type of Christmas tree one has is often dictated by your family.
Sweet potatoes best right now!
It's December already and the beautiful autumn weather we enjoyed for so long has come to an end.
Small Town Christmas is here, grab the kids, head uptown for some wonderful specials
This weekend is a huge one locally. The Chisago Lakes area is celebrating the Christmas holiday together.
Hand re-count sends six 'challenged' ballots to state
It was a winter wonderland on the grounds of the Chisago County Government Center, with an overnight frosty snow clinging to every possible surface.
A girl and her dog: on their way to take on the nation's finest
No matter how she is ranked at the end of this weekend's national dog show competition, Amy Olson says it will have been a privilege just to have been able to compete.
Potpourri of information
The definition of potpourri in Webster's dictionary is a mixture of unlike things.
Oh, the many ways to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers
You've had your Thanksgiving Day feast, and if you paid attention to the advice given to you by "experts", such as family or friends, you bought the biggest bird you could put your hands on.
Small Town Christmas has all you need, saves gas, helps your neighbors, all in one
I hope you had a chance to check out this year's Gift Guide that came in your Search Shopper last weekend.
