LOCAL
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.
What's wrong with my onions?
I just returned from the Chisago County Relay for Life Event which was held at the Almelund Threshing Grounds.
Comfort Lake property in Watershed District cost sharing program to bring back native plants, natural storm water control
The McEvoy house sits atop a fairly steep rise on Comfort Lake that catches the nice lake breeze, but also speeds stormwater run-off from the neighborhood and off the roof of the home itself into the lake.
Must try recipes found while browsing through cookbooks
It's "a little bit of this and a little bit of that" recipes today.
Bring your quickest turtle to the Sportsmen's Picnic; make sure you vote on Tuesday
Did you know, Chisago Lake favorites are now known in Nova Scotia?
Lindstrom council gives the go ahead for sewer extension towards North Lindstrom lake, Linden Street project shelved for now
There were more people in the audience at the Lindstrom City Council meeting July 27 who live in Chisago Lake Township, than who reside in Lindstrom.
North Branch School Board starts to finalize November levy ballot
The North Branch School Board met July 29 on the sole issue of how to formulate the ballot questions for this fall's school funding referendum and how much the district could ask voters to authorize.
Light and refreshing strawberries
Oh boy...I really goofed with recipes using fresh strawberries. How could that be?
Keeping tomato problems in check
In an earlier article on tomatoes I covered the need for you to know something about the tomatoes you planted.
Thanks to all who volunteered, Safety Camp is a great idea for your kids
What a spectacular weekend we had for a triathlon.
