LOCAL
Ice thickness is looking good for balloons, reserve your 2010 Home Show booth now
As we near the dead of winter, that can only mean two things. The Celebration of the Lakes and the Home, Garden and Business Show are just around the corner.
Looking back at 2009
Looking back on 2009 there was no shortage of stories about local people making this world a better place, and for sure improving Chisago County's corner of the world.
A healthy start to the new year
Tomorrow begins another new year, but I'm certain you're aware of that.
Bromeliad is an unusual houseplant
Adding a new houseplant or two after the holidays may help the winter pass a bit faster.
Looking for a place to celebrate New Years? Look no farther than the Chisago Lakes area
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas.
County uses state grant money to protect the environment and people's health, county sanitarian reports
As you assess the year 2009 coming to an end and count your blessings-- feel free to include the county sanitarian and the county's innovative pilot septic program in those reflections.
Ice anglers enjoy success on area lakes
The cold overnight temperatures we've experienced during the last couple of weeks has created good ice conditions.
All about raising clematis
In garden magazines and even in the garden places of newspaper gardeners are encouraged to plan ahead for the coming growing season.
Appetizers for holiday entertaining
In this holiday season many of you are hosting a party with family or friends. I'd like to share a little true story with you.
Wishing you and yours the very merriest Christmas possible, warning-cute kid story
Last week I told you about a good friend leaving our staff here at the Press. While change is always hard to accept, I look at change as a challenge for the future.
Local taxi service starting region wide, flat fee rides for Friday and Saturday night partyers starting this week with New Year's Eve
A new fare package offered by Lakes Taxi makes it impossible for you to rely on those old excuses to justify drinking and driving.
Township and Lindstrom very close to awarding construction bid for sewer line out Glader and Lakelawn
It looks like the extension of Lindstrom city sewer lines out into township areas along Glader Blvd. and Lakelawn is going to happen afterall.
DNR and local authorities not recommending travel on area lakes yet
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning parents to caution their children to stay off the thin ice that is now forming.
Early-ice walleyes
December temperatures have finally dropped, and it appears that we've finally turned the corner weather-wise.
