LOCAL
New recycling companies help County 'go green'
Two new businesses in Chisago County are dedicated to the environmentally-friendly mantra: reduce, reuse and recycle.
80-year anniversary for 'green' business that keeps changing to fit the times
In the world of commerce the "green" movement can be seen in corporations using and offering recyclable materials and reducing fossil fuel use.
Can you help save a town? The Middle School hopes so
It is Earth Day (April 22) as I am writing this.
Minnesota State Champions take 2nd Place in World FLL Robotics Competition
Pixelation, a First Lego League (FLL) robotics team from Chisago County placed second in the world at the FLL International Festival at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
Minnesota Twins baseball fan Nancy Ryan is 2008 Honorary Co-Chair of Relay For Life of Chisago County
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz." - Humphrey Bogart
Using native plants in the landscape
Recently there has been a renewed interest around the country in the use of native plants in the landscape.
Quick and easy clean-up with one skillet meals
Last week I had casserole recipes for you. Today, it's "top of the stove" recipes using a dutch oven or a skillet (otherwise known as a frying pan).
It's renewal card time again, plan to attend Join Hands Day
Hard to believe it's been a year already. It is subscription renewal time once again.
Maidens, manly-men, music sure to entertain you!
Chisago Lakes Baptist School is going to transport you back in time with "Robin Hood-- the Musical" as its spring play.
Nelson was community activist, adventurer, during full life
Public service was the defining value of Howard Nelson's life.
Around the world with easy chicken recipes
I am going to give you recipes for one-dish meals today, prepared either in a skillet or Dutch oven, a casserole dish or slow cooker (crockpot).
Numerous accolades punctuated life of historian and advocate of community Helen McCann White
She was born in Minneapolis, October 16, 1916, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth McCann.
Did I just see George Clooney? Nope, just our own Dan Brown
Watching the news the other day, I noticed that every newscast featured a big e-cycling event this weekend.
Making 'Black Gold'
On the first Earth Day, April 22, 1970, 20 million citizens participated in demonstrations across the Unites States to show their support for cleaning up the environment, making it the largest demonstration in history.
