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Alice and Arlen Burnside are extension service 2010 Farm Family of the Year winners
In farmer-speak the phrase working out doesn't mean a visit to the fitness center or exercising on a treadmill in the spare room; it refers to off-farm employment.
Vegetable Gardens - not the best year for some
In last week's article, Chisago County Master Gardener Jerry Vitalis wrote about several issues going on in his garden. And he's not alone.
Corn most popular veggie next to tomato
H-m-m-m, I just read that corn is probably our most popular veggie, next to tomatoes. Well, I'm not so sure about that but then, these are two more veggies that we really like, fresh from the garden.
Ki Chi Saga Days is here, make sure to check out some new events this year, Threshing thanks
Is school starting soon? Because Ki Chi Saga Days are upon us and the State Fair is right behind.
Make-A-Wish send-off for local participant
A very special little seven year old had quite an interesting day Saturday. Malachi Hermann of Lindstrom was treated to a day of pampering from the Lindstrom Fire Department.
Kids and mentors find common ground in the vegetable garden
Teen Centers are places where youth can find a variety of activities, they can access computers, hang out with friends and strike up a conversation with an adult... they might make a beaded friendship bracelet, get help with homework, play a video game.
Sometimes things go very wrong and the rescuers need to be rescued
Wednesday, Aug. 4, the Center City and Shafer Fire Departments held a joint training drill that focused on rescuing a firefighter trapped during an emergency call.
What's wrong with everything?
Earlier this summer I wrote an article on the damage done by the devastating frost May 9.
Tried and true farm recipes using green beans
Today's recipes are those using green beans.
Grab your camera and head to Almelund this weekend, Cicadas + Iowa = a happy Grandma
Mother Nature is apparently feeling a chill lately, so much that she has ratcheted up the thermostat to around 90 or so.
County Board ok's inventory of local bridges for replacement listing
The list of bridges in Chisago County that might qualify for a pool of state bridge replacement funding has grown.
Voters narrow the field in Primary balloting
The voters on Tuesday this week narrowed down the field of candidates in several state, local and congressional races.
Dispatch radio center design contracts move forward on split vote
Contracts with architects and construction designers related to the new 9-1-1 communications center were approved on a 3-2 vote by the county commissioners last week.
The Game
He stood on the street corner in downtown Mercer, Wisconsin. It was hotter than Hades. His grandma - God rest her soul - liked to say on days like this that it was hotter than two hamsters farting in a wool sock.
