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Alice takes us to the tropics this week with a little coconut
It's about coconut today. Perhaps I shouldn't even be writing about this nut as it's very high in fat and is one of a few nuts that contain mostly saturated fat
Did I just see George Clooney? Nope, just our own Dan Brown
I had a meeting with some local Vets recently. They told me how they have been planning, brainstorming, trying to figure out how to bring a 1/2 scale Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the Chisago Lakes Area.
Contested Wyoming annexation hearings concluded this week
There have been several days of testimony in the contested annexation case being heard by an administrative law judge in Wyoming City Hall.
Think spring with these salads
It's about two of my favorite citrus fruits today -- oranges and grapefruit.
It's time to order your onions
Onions are members of the Allium family and are cousins of garlic, chives, leeks and shallots.
It's early renewal time again, clip your coupons and save
Wow, time really does fly. We once again are in the midst of our early renewal campaign.
Collecting buttons becomes a study in history for local club members
There is an old-fashioned game played at one time by children - button, button, who has the button?
Attend the next Spring Class Series March 25 and learn all about sweet potatoes and mushrooms
The Lindstrom Home and Business Show and the Spring Gardening Bonanza are now history for the Chisago County Master Gardeners.
Planning ahead for Easter meal leftovers
Last week's column was about recipes using eggs. Many of you know that I decorate eggs for the Easter season.
Easter celebrations are everywhere, bring in a donation - save on an ad
March is Minnesota Food Share Month. While the need for food donations is constantly casting a shadow over the local pantries, this month is in the spotlight because it is statewide.
North Branch lands coveted 'Safe Routes' funding of $173,000
North Branch parks coordinator Nate Sondrol returned from a mid-winter vacation last week, and was greeted by the news his application submitted to MnDOT for funding to begin developing "Safe Routes to Schools" has been accepted.
Determination of future city boundaries enters admin law hearings
In just days administrative law hearings will begin in the matter of the boundaries of the new Wyoming city.
Quick and tasty egg bakes for breakfast
Do you eat the contents of white or brown shelled eggs?
Attend the next Spring Class Series March 25 and learn all about sweet potatoes and mushrooms
The first class in our Spring Garden Series was held at the Senior Center in North Branch.
