LOCAL
A safe and effective organic insecticide
I received a call from a gardener who was having a problem with a small, black, flying insect that had moved from his radishes to the broccoli.
An often served 'ideal food'
It's about a food that is included in one of every three of four meals Americans eat and is often called, "an ideal food."
Teens gain valuable work, life experience through summer youth work program
A group of 24 hard working teens recently celebrated the end of a very successful summer youth work program.
Ki Chi Saga Days are upon us; driving directions from me?
With school looming in the very near future, that can only mean that Ki Chi Saga Days have to be near.
Chisago City honors firefighters as Grand Marshals
The 25 members of the all-volunteer Chisago City Fire Department will be honored as grand marshals during the 2009 Ki-Chi-Saga Days parade, scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23.
Sauce up your green beans
For the past 5 weeks or so I've given you fruit recipes, so now I'm going to do veggie recipes for a few weeks.
Harmony in the Park nears end, the Vietnam Wall in Lindstrom?
Hopefully you and your family had a chance to take in the Threshing Show last weekend.
Vietnam "Wall that Heals" committee puts finishing touches on plans for visit
The Wall that Heals committee met Friday at the Chisago Lakes Area Chamber building.
LID's annual meeting covers much ground
The Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District held its annual meeting Monday August 3 at the Chisago County Government Center, and 25 people attended.
Law Enforcement Aug. 6
August 2 vandalism to stop signs discovered painted over all-white.
Looking for something different? Why not give apricots a try!
Do you like fresh apricots? I do (I like them dried as well as fresh.) Dried apricots are a little spendy but their luscious flavor makes up for the expense.
Master Gardeners have new home
This year we are very excited about our new home at the Almelund Threshing Grounds.
Tractor enthusiasts unite, you have hit the mother lode
This weekend take your family on a trip back in time to the Almelund Threshing Show. What is a threshing show?
Youth assemble midwife kits at CL Lutheran Church
Several years ago, the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (WELCA) started assembling midwife kits, to help pregnant women in Africa and other impoverished countries safely give birth.
