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River Valley Riders: Breaking barriers one rider-at-a-time
Part of being a parent-- the good part anyway --is experiencing that heartswell of pride as your kid does something for the first time.
"Shop with a cop" program draws youngsters from all over the state
The Salvation Army, County Market and Shopko teamed up to offer area kids a chance to "shop with a cop." The program is part of the Salvation Army's Leaders Launching Learners or L3 outreach effort, where 10 stores provide the Salvation Army, local law enforcement, EMS and firefighters a special …
The fragrant smell of fresh peaches
Have you bought peaches lately? Don't you enjoy the fragrance of fresh peaches. It's a natural air freshener that tweaks my nostrils when I set a bowl of peaches on the counter!
Creeping Charlie is major problem this year
The Almelund Threshing Show got off to a wet and muddy start but it didn't stop gardeners from coming to our building and asking over 300 questions.
Ki Chi Saga Days had everything, a movie in the park, old cars, fishing contests and flying lettuce?
Wow, what a fantastic weekend we had for Ki Chi Saga Days. Sunny days and warm nights seemed to put smiles on everyone's face.
Polo and Lacrosse sports combine and go extreme; and it's all just across the river
When I first received this assignment from the paper, I was downright outraged. How could such a foreign and exotic sport like Polo exist in our area, and how could I have not heard of it before?
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.
