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Citizens attend sex offender info meeting to learn first hand what is working, what needs fixing

Chisago City Council members, residents, state lawmakers, area law enforcement filled the community room at Chisago Lakes Area Library last week to update everybody on sex offender laws, and brainstrom ideas to help make the community safer.

Beetles that Attack Beans

The first insect question I had this spring was about something eating their bean leaves.

The perfect blueberry muffins

During the height of blueberry season, we should be eating them almost every day.

Winning button numbers announced, let the Press help you sell your home

If you attended Karl Oskar Days and purchased a 2008 Karl Oskar Days button, you might have a little more cash in your wallet.

Community foundation to benefit Lakes Area

Jim McCarville never gave up on his determination to develop a foundation in the Chisago Lakes area, knowing it could help fund projects in all areas of the community.

County to rebuild bike trail on Olinda, turn it over to Lindstrom and agreement reached on Glader Blvd. repairs; fire department hopes to buy rescue airboat

Lindstrom City Council agreed the city will takeover the bike trail along Olinda, from Hwy. 8 to the high school, after the county rebuilds the trail to city specifications.

Refuge Network well on its way toward opening first shelter for victims of domestic abuse in this area

With 22 years of service under its belt The Refuge Network, active in east central Minnesota, is embarking on a whole new era.

Karl Oskar Days have come and gone, Wannigan Days now in the spotlight

I hope you had a chance to get out and experience any or all of the 2008 Karl Oskar Days.

Spring Harvest at an End

Many Gardeners complained about the cold, wet, and late spring.

The sweet summer taste of strawberries

It's strawberry picking time, if I'm not too late.

Area veterans to share Wannigan Days Grand Marshal honor

Five Taylors Falls area men have been tapped on the shoulder again to do their duty-- only this time it's a lot less hazardous and uncomfortable.

Summer: best time of year for salads

Does it seem to you, as it does to me, that the summer months are much busier than the winter months?

Shrubs in the landscape

Shrubs are a constant in the landscape. They are a permanent fixture for temporary displays of bulbs, annuals and blooming perennials.

Who, what, where, when, relax, we have all your Karl Oskar Days info right here

Have you bought your 2008 Karl Oskar Days button yet? If you have not, there is still time.

Newest rail museum car was 'mechanical marvel' of early 1900's railroading

North Branch residents are accustomed to a seeing a rail car or two parked at the St. Croix Valley Railroad yard in downtown North Branch.

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