LOCAL
Soon time to control garlic mustard
Chisago County Master Gardeners have been very active the past few weeks as we were at the Lindstrom Home Show, had our own Bonanza, and most recently were at the North Branch Community Connections Expo.
Today's the day to satisfy your sweet-tooth
It's been quite a while since I've fed your "sweet-tooth" hasn't it. Well, today's the day!
Ladies, grab your friends and head to Ladies' Nite Out in Lindstrom
Thank you all who have responded to our annual subscription renewal campaign.
Assessment appeal starts now with your local governing unit, can't take assessment to county without denial by local officials
If you have issues with the property tax statement recently mailed out in Chisago County, and feel you are being wrongly-assessed for taxes-- you need to begin to address that now.
Local business community, Rep. Party activists welcome Gov. Pawlenty to Wyoming event
The banquet hall at Stars & Strikes in Wyoming was filled April 16 with Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce members and many others who came to hear Minnesota's governor speak.
County's medicines disposal effort getting national attention
When Chisago County Corporal Karl Schreck attended a pharmacy professionals' convention as a featured speaker, he wasn't expecting to hear what he heard or learn what he learned.
North Branch Council ok's sewer project to proceed to resolve capacity problems
A decision on how to remedy sewer back-ups was finally made during the regular meeting of the North Branch City Council Monday, April 13.
Leave the dinner table full and satisfied when serving pasta
Today it's recipes using small shell pasta.
All about growing tomatoes
Whether you buy transplants or start your own from seed, following these steps will help you get the most from your investment.
What the heck is 3/50? Look for our 2009 Spring Sports Preview
We have a celebrity in our midst. No, Hannah Montana has not been spotted at the bakery.
Area farmers have a friend and partner in Quist; MN Outstanding Field Rep
If you like ice cream, milk shakes or cheese curds you have Tom Quist to thank for his service as an award-winning herd manager in the local dairy industry.
Sap flow sets unique church youth fundraiser in motion
Going back six-seven years ago if you were in Taylors Falls on West Street at this time of the year, you might be curious about groups of teens dashing into and out of the neighborhood yards
Soon time to plant early potatoes
Several years ago I was asked to speak on potatoes as Center City was preparing to replace the old potato starch factory with a new senior housing development.
Even Mickey Mouse is feeling the economic pinch these days
This past week, my family finally decided to take a real honest to goodness vacation.
