LOCAL
Grab your parka, fishing poles, running shoes, camera, skates, and your golf clubs
After such miserable weather last weekend, Mother Nature has rebounded nicely, and all signs point to a great weekend for the Celebration of the Lakes.
Giving back was all 'part of the plan' for 2010 Ambassador's retirement years
Each year, as part of the Celebration of the Lakes festivities, the Chisago Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce selects a Community Ambassador
That famous area luncheon meat: Spam
Recently I received a phone call from a lady who asked if I had any recipes using the luncheon meat that comes in a rectangle-shaped little can.
Colorado Blue Spruce not the best choice
I haven't completely researched it, but I believe the Haralson apple was developed in the 1930's.
How about a nice round of golf...on the lake, help with the Haiti earthquake relief
Have you started to make your plans for next weekend's festivities? Celebration of the Lakes is just one weekend away, and from all accounts, the weather is looking good.
Ojiketa fees, reservation plan put into place
Come this summer you'll be able to sleep in a cabin at Camp Ojiketa or reserve the whole darn ensemble of buildings if you want, under a new fee schedule adopted by the city.
Pick up your Celebration of the Lakes buttons now
Just released the 2010 Celebration of the Lakes buttons, on sale now at area retailers.
County Board to accept advisory group's review on-schedule, early Feb.
At the end of a five-hour special meeting Jan. 13, the Chisago County Board barely re-affirmed that its appointed power plant development agreement advisory group will report to the county commissioners soon.
Making healthy food choices
After all the sweets we've eaten in the past month, including cookies, rich breads, candy, etc. doesn't a meal without a dessert sound good to you?
Guess when the digging starts and win $200, Celebration of the Lakes tab is coming
As we approach the "Big Dig", we feel like we need to add a little excitement locally. When I say Big Dig, I am referring to construction on the Highway 8 split pairs.
Dress warm, bring the family to the annual Celebration of the Lakes
Mark your calendars for the Annual Celebration of the Lakes event, the weekend of January 29-31.
Two-way radio users find out about communications upgrade at special meeting convened by sheriff
Those who protect and serve and are at the other end of your 9-1-1 call came together last week to attend a special meeting for two-way radio network users in Chisago County.
'A little bit of this, and a little bit of that'
Welcome to 2010! Twenty years or more ago 2010 sounded way into the distant future.
Voles could be the culprits
The Chisago County Master Gardeners received more calls on critters destroying their lawns, gardens, trees, and shrubs, and bulbs, than any year in past memory.
