LOCAL
One of our own wins an award, Packer and Viking fans in Iowa?
This past weekend, we grabbed the family and headed down to Iowa. Why would anyone want to go to Iowa?
Author paints very different picture of Swedish settler women than what Moberg's 'Kristina' figure has impressed upon decades of readers
The Karl Oskar and Kristina Nilsson characters in the massively popular Vilhelm Moberg series of Swedish novels are woven into the fabric of this community by virtue of Lindstrom's summer festival Karl Oskar Days.
Major Lindstrom open space acquisition, partnering with Trust For Public Land, okay'd after two hour public hearing
The third time was the charm last week, when the Lindstrom City Council voted 3-2 to authorize the Trust for Public Land (TPL) to move forward on applying for funding to help the city acquire about 60 acres on the north edge of town.
Iverson inducted to the Chisago Lakes High School wall of fame
Just prior to the final 2009 performance of the Variety Show that he helped to start 40 years ago, the late James A. "Jim" Iverson was honored as the latest inductee to the Chisago Lakes High School Wall of Fame.
Scout ceremony celebrates new Eagles, and suprises one with award he missed out on when deployed several years ago
Adam Erdman, Ethan Herberg, Shawn Bluhm and Tyler Waddell were presented with the highest achievement award the Boys Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout Award.
Update on Tyler Fish Expedition
The Arctic Circle could hardly be described as a popular vacation destination, so the odds are astronomical that two Chisago Lakes High School friends would be living and working near the top of this planet, at the same time.
Law Enforcement March 19
Numerous vehicle crashes rpeorted Tuesday, March 10.
Pure maple syrup worth the extra expense
It's the time of year when the sweet sap of the maple trees begins to flow and maple sugaring.
Local support is overwhelming; We have a challenge for you
Thank you all who have responded to my column last week.
Comment period about County Road 17 easterly extension remains open until March 25; many attend open house to learn more
Engineers involved in planning for an easterly extension of County Road 17 were on-hand last week for a public open house.
South African enjoys a Minnesota winter
Some of the seasonal employees at Wild Mountain this winter hadn't seen real snow before arriving at Wild's slopes.
Local girl takes second in Multi-Regional State Spelling Bee
The Multi-Regional State Spelling Bee Thursday, March 12 at the Bigwood Event Center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Misconceptions about blueberries
This past week has been one of the most successful weeks for the Chisago County Master Gardeners in years.
Even if you're not Irish, celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these colorful dishes
Oh, the wonder of it all! St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and you may be thinking about what to have for dinner that relates to "the wearin of the green".
