LOCAL
Hand re-count sends six 'challenged' ballots to state
It was a winter wonderland on the grounds of the Chisago County Government Center, with an overnight frosty snow clinging to every possible surface.
A girl and her dog: on their way to take on the nation's finest
No matter how she is ranked at the end of this weekend's national dog show competition, Amy Olson says it will have been a privilege just to have been able to compete.
Potpourri of information
The definition of potpourri in Webster's dictionary is a mixture of unlike things.
Oh, the many ways to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers
You've had your Thanksgiving Day feast, and if you paid attention to the advice given to you by "experts", such as family or friends, you bought the biggest bird you could put your hands on.
Small Town Christmas has all you need, saves gas, helps your neighbors, all in one
I hope you had a chance to check out this year's Gift Guide that came in your Search Shopper last weekend.
Keeping this 'Lady' selection a secret was tough
At a point in time when there's so much animosity towards elected officials, it's refreshing to be able to share a story of a city council person being showered with affection by her neighbors and her community.
Pointers on the popular poinsettia
About five years ago, we decided that instead of tossing the poinsettias we'd gotten as gifts at Christmas time, we would keep them over the winter
Cranberries: from sauce to main dish
It's about the beautiful red, tart berry today. It's cranberry season.
Snow, beautiful snow....ouch my back! We have a great Christmas gift idea for you
How about that snow storm we had?
Embrace of students, colleagues gives her hope in confronting cancer
Next time you ask your kid, 'what did you learn in school today' don't be too surprised if the day's take-home message included compassion and charity.
MnDOT proposes four stages to Lindstrom highway rebuild
By this time next year the reconstruction of Highway 8, from the lights at Shoquist Lane in Chisago City, east through downtown Lindstrom, will be underway.
Deciding to remove a tree
Many if not all of the Chisago County Master Gardeners have taken classes from Dr. Gary Johnson.
It's about the sauce...applesauce that is!
The recipes this week rely on the apple family...mainly applesauce.
It is time to thank those who have served. Want to get away? How about Oklahoma?
Today (Thursday) marks one of the most important days in our country.
