LOCAL
Celebration of the Lakes is near, waterfalls are serene unless they are on your computer
As we near the dead of winter, that can only mean two things.
Suicide attempt was culmination of months of unheeded warning signs; family bringing similar stories to attention of federal policy makers
The coming of a New Year means something different to just about everyone. Dave Appleby and his family are hoping 2011 is an opportunity to get things back on-track
COUNTY BOARD SPECIAL SESSION
Deputies opt for larger health care deductiable in exchange for small salary increase
The Chisago County Deputy Labor Agreement was accepted by the county commissioners meeting in special session last week. The vote was 5-0.
Taylors Falls welcomes new council member; adopts employee wages
The new member of the Taylors Falls City Council, Mary Murphy, took the oath of office Monday this week, along with Mayor Mike Buchite and incumbent Council member Ross Rivard. The council held its 2011 organizational session early Monday at city hall.
Changes to some county road signs
Maybe you have been noticing the dual signage on county roadways in the south half of the county...
High School Dance Teams; a sure fire cure for your wintertime blahs
Dance programs at the high school level have evolved. The days when high school danceline was basically a diversion, until the real sports got underway on the court or players reclaimed the field, are history.
Gardens love the snow cover
Though our snow blowers may be getting the workout of a lifetime and our poor backs are paying the price of all that shoveling, Northern gardeners have received one of nature's most welcomed gifts......lots and lots of snow and early in the season to boot.
Make ahead New's Years appetizers
The new year is just around the corner and if you are hosting a party you should have been thinking about what to serve for appetizers - or hors d' oeuvres.
Let's be safe on New Year's Eve, need some resolution ideas? Let the master help you
Friday night is the biggest party night in the world.
Students decorate rain barrels; Soil and Water sponsors environmental contest
The Chisago Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was awarded a grant through East Central Energy's Operation Round Up program to host a classroom rain barrel decoration contest for schools in Chisago County.
Lindstrom Council briefs...
Lindstrom City Council wrapped up the end of the year business Dec. 21 approving a supplemental contract for SEH consulting engineers to work with the state on lighting designs for the Hwy. 8 reconstruction project.
YEAR IN REVIEW
2010 faces and places that were newsworthy
The year 2010 in Chisago County brought no real changes in the economy, especially the housing market, which had begun to stagnate in 2006-2007 and still showed no growth.
FORMER LEGISLATOR SAYS PROJECT OK’D EASILY; LOCATION WAS NOT STATE’S FIRST CHOICE
So far, so good for Rush City Prison after first ten years of operations
Governor Jesse Ventura and about 300 close personal friends dedicated the correctional facility at Rush City in 1999 in a rather festive event filled with dance troupes, music and a host of dignitaries.
Keeping Christmas Cactus and Peace Lily healthy
In an earlier article I wrote of some gift ideas for the holiday.
