LOCAL
Local 4Her advances to finals in new scholarship competition sponsored by Gold'n Plump and state 4H program
Justin Goodroad, a local 4Her and all-around poultry afficionado, competed at the state fair last week in the first-ever Gold'n Plump Poultry Prince Scholarship Competition.
Wyoming Elementary partners with state health program for stability balls
A couple weeks ago we reported on the State health program in Wyoming.
Local woman brings national campaign message home; sharing her COPD trials and tribulations
A Chisago City woman is helping spread the word about a disease that is one of four leading causes of death and is the only one that's expanding in its prevalence.
County Board goes along with township decision to raze bridge
The bridge over the Sunrise River at Kost Dam Park will be coming down.
Zucchini season in full swing
Did you dare to think that I'd forgotten about recipes using "the green or yellow garden invader?" Not a chance!
Planting vegetables now for fall enjoyment
Many gardeners we visited with at the Almelund Threshing Show sounded like sports teams that failed to meet expectations, saying, "Wait until next year."
Warm weather, good music and sculptures, the area lost a one of a kind last week
If you are looking for a relaxing Saturday evening, look no farther than Franconia Sculpture Park.
Apple orchard activity accelerated this autumn
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says it expects lots of visitors to its website featuring Minnesota Grown crop information due to this year's oddly-timed apple season and confusion over the best places for consumers to find a timely crop.
Hay Days plans are laid; grounds ready for first Sno Barons event
September 11 and 12 are the dates for the first-ever Hay Days grass drag and swap meet in Sunrise Township.
River Valley Riders: Breaking barriers one rider-at-a-time
Part of being a parent-- the good part anyway --is experiencing that heartswell of pride as your kid does something for the first time.
"Shop with a cop" program draws youngsters from all over the state
The Salvation Army, County Market and Shopko teamed up to offer area kids a chance to "shop with a cop." The program is part of the Salvation Army's Leaders Launching Learners or L3 outreach effort, where 10 stores provide the Salvation Army, local law enforcement, EMS and firefighters a special …
The fragrant smell of fresh peaches
Have you bought peaches lately? Don't you enjoy the fragrance of fresh peaches. It's a natural air freshener that tweaks my nostrils when I set a bowl of peaches on the counter!
Creeping Charlie is major problem this year
The Almelund Threshing Show got off to a wet and muddy start but it didn't stop gardeners from coming to our building and asking over 300 questions.
Ki Chi Saga Days had everything, a movie in the park, old cars, fishing contests and flying lettuce?
Wow, what a fantastic weekend we had for Ki Chi Saga Days. Sunny days and warm nights seemed to put smiles on everyone's face.
