LOCAL
Chisago County recount identifies 10 challenged ballots; sent to state
The Chisago County Minnesota Senate Race Recount was accomplished in two working days, and results submitted to the Secretary of State's office well ahead of the December 5 deadline that's been imposed on counties.
Check out this year's Gift Guide, get coloring and win some money
A few weeks back, we had a Chisago City Council story in the Press.
Trying to control moles
As I was mowing the lawn for the last time this fall I noticed something unusual.
Cold weather is a great time for vegetable casseroles
Today it's about veggies.
MN Commissioner of Education makes stop in North Branch for celebration
Next week during Thanksgiving the people who pay the bills at North Branch Schools might express a word or two of appreciation for Minnesota's Quality Compensation program
How to prevent Birch dieback
Birch dieback is a condition in which the branches die. In some cases, one side of a tree will be dead or one or more stems of a cluster of a birch will die.
The 'bitter berry' we call the cranberry
It's about the red-skinned berry today...the cranberry. The Wampanoags Indians of Cape Cod called it "bitter berry," the English "bounce berry," The Dutch called it "crane berry."
Chisago County voter turnout, among highest in the Country
This past Tuesday was Veterans Day. With the election last week, I completely neglected to write about this special day.
Quilts of Valor organization embraces vets' service physically and psychologically
This is the week we commemorate Veterans' Day and around this region organizations were holding memorial programs and dinners in appreciation of those who serve.
Horntails attack stressed trees
n one of my earlier articles I wrote about the bronze birch borer.
Go wild (with rice) in your kitchen
Minnesota...land of lakes, lady's slippers, loons and king of grains, wild rice.
First-ever youth fishing tourney put together by young pro-fishers looking to give back to the sport
It was a dicey call; moving the First Annual Chisago Lakes School District Fishing Tournament out beyond Halloween.
North Branch officials prep county economic development authority board members for aid request
Six North Branch officials attended the Chisago County HRA/EDA October 21 meeting.
End of Season Garden Advice
As the first flakes of snow fell in northern Minnesota last week, I thought this would be an excellent time to go over some of the lawn and garden chores that can be done at this time of year.
