LOCAL
Chisago Lakes Main Street Initiative not waiting around to revitalize area
The upcoming reconstruction of the highway through Lindstrom may seem like a headache to some, but for those involved in the Chisago Lakes Main Street Initiative next year's huge project is not seen as an impediment to the economic future of the area, but as a catalyst.
Time to care for Iris plants
Through early September is the time for planting new rhizomes and dividing those irises that have been left for three to four years.
A full meal deal
On Labor Day weekend we were at the Minnesota Gopher State Horseshoe Pitching Assn. State Tournament in a small town near Little Falls.
9/11 has forever changed the world we live in, Stagecoach Days and Apple Fest this weekend
I have never been big on anniversaries. Besides marriage (which I fail at in epic proportions), I don't pay too much attention.
Fall lawn and garden care sometimes needs chemicals
Where I live in southwestern Chisago County, our soil is pure sand.
Cucumbers offer great summer dishes
Cucumbers. There are several references to cucumbers in the Old Testament.
Middle school jitters for me, come to St. Bridgets this weekend, we have lost a great person
As I dropped my son off for his first day of middle school, I found something out about myself.
ONE OF THE AREA’S NEWEST VINEYARDS IS A COOPERATIVE EFFORT
Wild Mountain Winery boasts several grape varieties, now bottling over 10,000
With the exception of those 75 mile per hour winds that ripped across the upper midsection of the county a few weeks ago; this has been an exceptional growing season for Wild Mountain Winery.
Comfort Lake boat landing rain gardens installed by Eagle Scout
When Ryan Thill went looking for an Eagle Scout project he didn't have to search very far.
Japanese Beetles major problem for some
At the Almelund Threshing Show we answered over 300 questions.
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.
