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Overwintering plants and pots
There are several factors to consider when we take in plants for the winter, one being space.
People turned out in droves to help first wrestling fundraiser succeed
My son and I decided to purchase tickets to the first annual Wrestling Fundraiser last Friday.
Tree farm race is a favorite on the cyclocross circuit
Last weekend, there were vehicles parked bumper-to-bumper along the hilly driveway into Erickson Brothers Christmas tree farm, on the south edge of Taylors Falls.
Winter protection for fruiting plants
Several gardeners who purchased bare root fruit from us have contacted me regarding their plants' winter protection.
Making these treats is not tricky, give them a try
It's pumpkin time and can you believe it's also Halloween time in a couple of days. The two go together or course, and the next day, Sunday, is the day we go back to regular time on our clocks.
Wrestling fundraiser tickets avaliable, Ojiketa festival was a terrific time
My daughter and I decided last Saturday to venture over to Ojiketa Regional Park and check out the Halloween Festival that Chisago City was putting on for the youth in our area.
First year on-the-job has been enjoyable but challenging
Chris Stein took over Oct. 19, 2008 as Superintendent of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
The forgotten veggie: rutabagas
I don't think I've ever given you recipes for this veggie.
Late season lawn care tips
Despite the early snowfall we recently received, predictions are that temperatures will rise into the normal ranges and yard and garden chores will be back on the To-Do- List.
OuterWear Fair was a huge success, a haunted house in Chisago City?
Thank you so much to the great men and women who put together this year's OuterWear Fair.
Chisago County gets enough library hours, staff time and materials to meet users' needs
The construction of branch libraries in Chisago County has not gone without notice by taxpayers and other patrons...positive notice that is.
Officials meet with Congressman to talk roads, economy and more
U.S. Eighth District Congressman Jim Oberstar, accompanied by his chief of staff Bill Richards and North Branch office liaison, traveled around the county and spent time with local officials last weekend.
National healthcare reform debate being shaped by people behind the scenes, like county public health director
In watching Congressional committee action on C-SPAN or digesting the television and print news coverage of our national healthcare debate-- no matter where you stand on this issue-- one truly impressive thing is the amount of facts, studies and research data.
Hundreds attend LS Power information meeting sponsored by county and Lent Township
Monday night's informational meeting on the LS Power electric station project began civilly-enough;
