LOCAL
Thursdays at elementary school; not just another day
It's Charlie's amber-hued eyes that get to you first. Then he tentatively touches your lap with his chin and if you seem to not mind, he allows the weight of his head to settle onto you.
No clear decision in Board Room on whether or not to retain engineer
Chisago County has no "county engineer." The County Board in special session for two hours on April 30 couldn't get a motion passed, (died on tie votes.)
An array of frozen vegetable dishes and also a dessert
It's going to be about using frozen foods in today's column.
Dispose of your tattered flags soon, Cadillac Dinner was a great time
In my article last week, I spoke about the deteriorating condition of some people's flags. I mentioned that the local Vets usually have a flag recycling day.
Locals impacted by Lyme disease take active role
Imagine waking up one morning after visiting neurologists, rheumatologists, hematologists, infectious disease specialists, and a gastronomotrist, and no one can tell you exactly why you feel bad.
Soon time to control garlic mustard
Chisago County Master Gardeners have been very active the past few weeks as we were at the Lindstrom Home Show, had our own Bonanza, and most recently were at the North Branch Community Connections Expo.
Today's the day to satisfy your sweet-tooth
It's been quite a while since I've fed your "sweet-tooth" hasn't it. Well, today's the day!
Ladies, grab your friends and head to Ladies' Nite Out in Lindstrom
Thank you all who have responded to our annual subscription renewal campaign.
Assessment appeal starts now with your local governing unit, can't take assessment to county without denial by local officials
If you have issues with the property tax statement recently mailed out in Chisago County, and feel you are being wrongly-assessed for taxes-- you need to begin to address that now.
Local business community, Rep. Party activists welcome Gov. Pawlenty to Wyoming event
The banquet hall at Stars & Strikes in Wyoming was filled April 16 with Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce members and many others who came to hear Minnesota's governor speak.
County's medicines disposal effort getting national attention
When Chisago County Corporal Karl Schreck attended a pharmacy professionals' convention as a featured speaker, he wasn't expecting to hear what he heard or learn what he learned.
North Branch Council ok's sewer project to proceed to resolve capacity problems
A decision on how to remedy sewer back-ups was finally made during the regular meeting of the North Branch City Council Monday, April 13.
Leave the dinner table full and satisfied when serving pasta
Today it's recipes using small shell pasta.
All about growing tomatoes
Whether you buy transplants or start your own from seed, following these steps will help you get the most from your investment.
