LOCAL
Cable public access channel is a 'little jewel' underused by public
The Chisago Lakes Cable Television Public Access Channel is accessible-- but it is not being used by the public, and Jack Doepke is hoping to turn that around.
Summer squash recipes
We are going to do recipes using summer squash today.
Fisk honored at North Branch Council meeting, personnel issues discussed and firefighter retirement benefit increased
A plaque was given out during the regular meeting of the North Branch City Council held on Monday, August 11.
Don't miss your chance to take in Harmony in the Park one last time
Maybe it is just me, but I couldn't be happier that our favorite/most hated cheesehead has finally signed with another team.
The lure of China - weeks before Olympics begin local volunteers have Beijing adventure
Three Lindstrom residents recently returned from 23 days in China.
Local farm family wins Good Neighbor Award
A Chisago Lake Township couple has earned a prestigious farming award.
Get some fresh corn and get - cookin'
We are in the season of sweet corn and this is one of my favorite veggies.
Master Gardeners at Threshing Show Aug. 8-10
The Chisago County Master Gardeners have again been invited to the Almelund Threshing Show on August 8 through August 10.
Want to see grown men drooling? Come to Almelund this weekend
As you know by now, last week we had a problem getting the Press out in a timely manner.
On land, by air and in the water; Safety Camp big hit with youngsters
All eyes were on the sky over Lakeside School last week, as a Blackhawk helicopter made its landing at the school's sports field alongside Highway 8 in Chisago City.
Utilities Commission gives Xcel the thumbs-up for Chisago Powerline route
The Lindstrom-Xcel Energy Agreement relating to a route through downtown Lindstrom for a powerline rebuild has been officially approved by the Public Utilities Commission.
Quackgrass in the Garden
I receive a fair amount of calls on lawn concerns and I always refer them to other Master Gardeners who know something about lawns.
Raspberries for dip and dessert
A couple of weeks ago I had recipes using strawberries. Today it's about another red berry...the raspberry.
Thanks to triathlon volunteers, Ojiketa vandals need to be held responsible
My family and I decided to take a vacation last week. So after finally deciding on Walker Minnesota as our destination, we found a cabin that was available.
