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All the flavor of homemade in less time
I've been writing this column since 1982, can you imagine that, and if what I write doesn't make any sense, I've gone over the edge!
Come out to cheer on our wrestlers and a wrestling icon getting inducted
I was made aware last week that I made an error writing about the balloons.
Two St. Paul commuter bus routes become express routes, direct from Forest Lake
The Rush Line bus route to St. Paul out of the Forest Lake area hasn't seen the level of ridership planners had envisioned, so changes are being made to attract patrons.
Federal grant makes it possible for local department to buy truck
Spirits were high at Center City's monthly meeting February 1.
Level three sex offender now residing in rural Center City
The Chisago County Sheriff's Department along with the Minnesota Department of Corrections held an informative meeting Feb. 2.
Starting a rhubarb patch
Hopefully, those on our mailing list have received information about our Bonanza on March 12, our spring class series beginning with Jim Birkholz showing how to prune fruit trees, and our plant ordering form.
Warm, satisfying and delicious too!
The weather has been cold, as you all know, and our appetites turn to warm, stick-to-your-ribs foods such as soups, stews, chili and hot dish.
The balloons did not fly (well, two did), everyone had a good time regardless
Another Celebration of the Lakes has come and gone.
Taylors Falls Council gets busy in New Year
The Community Emergency Response Team task force committee went before the Taylors Falls City Council January 24 to recommend approval for training of all CERT members simultaneously.
Count texting skills among many non-traditional lessons being learned by teens
A program staff member for Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau would probably say Minnesota's laws outlawing texting while driving a vehicle are a good start
Chisago County leading pack on available data about geo-resources
A vast amount of information about the geology of Chisago County is available thanks to a three year effort undertaken by resources officials who compiled the data.
'The Truth' about misletoe
It can be a real challenge coming up with different articles each week, especially between seasons, so, I often turn to Michelle Grabowski, Regional Extension Educator.
Chili: Some like it hotter
Once again, Christopher Columbus has proven that he knew a good thing when he saw it.
Celebration of the Lakes is here, please join us on the lake for some good fun!
Don't look now, but the Celebration of the Lakes is this weekend.
