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Quick and easy one-dish meals
Let's make one-dish meals on the stovetop, in the oven or microwave, on the grill or in a crockpot today.
Questions expected at the Almelund Threshing Show
The Almelund Threshing Show will be held on Friday, August 12 through Sunday, August 14.
Threshing Show is happening this weekend, bring your family to the Sportsmen's Club
If you are looking for a really fun and historic adventure this weekend, look no further than Almelund. That's where the 55th annual Threshing Show is being held.
Reminder: Chisago Lakes LID annual meeting in February
The Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District (LID) held its monthly meeting on August 1, 2011.
Jensen appointed to Center City council vacancy, council reviews costs for CR 9 and dispatch center
Center City's August meeting was called to order by Mayor Jill Behnke August 2 at 7 p.m. Will Pennings resigned last month, so the council was down one member.
County commissioners approve subsidy for Peterson Companies, Wyoming city officials asked to keep working towards a deal
The County Board was assured by Wyoming officials last week that despite Wyoming City Council's vote to not participate in a tax subsidy for Peterson Companies-- the city is still open to cooperating.
Local man loses life in Afghanistan
A Chisago Lakes High School graduate was reportedly killed serving his country as a member of the elite Navy SEAL team.
Weeds; that was then, this is now
Emerson once said "a weed is a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered."
Best tasting pie of the summer season
Peaches, peaches, peach. One of my favorite fruits of summer and perhaps yours as well.
Rhubarb frenzy is not to be missed, Point Pleasant Heights turns 25 on August 11
I'm always talking about the great businesses and events in our area. Here is another opportunity.
New dealership for Central Motors gets green light from North Branch City Council
Central Motors in North Branch is building a new dealership on the freeway, on land the dealership owns just south of the North Branch outlet mall (next to the movie theatre.)
Lindstrom Council moves on waterline to Allemansratt, after frustrations are aired
Lindstrom Council members welcomed Roger Lindgren back to work after an absence the past few meetings recuperating from a series of health setbacks.
Three weeds that can control your garden
It's not news that weeds are everywhere, even in the cracks of cement and asphalt, and farmers are always fighting thistles, lambsquarters, ragweed, etc.
Refreshing salads to beat the heat
What to do about recipes for today's column.
