LOCAL
Taking the ice fishing quiz
"So Augie, what's the most important thing to remember when you're out ice fishing?"
Mixing up something that's good for you: soup for these cold winter days
Did you survive the Christmas celebrations, or are you still celebrating?
New year brings new changes for your Chisago County Board
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas.
Taking a look back at 2008
January 2008 The Chisago County Board was under the leadership of Commissioner Lynn Schultz for 2008.
County Board enacts state-mandated gravel tax hike with support from at least one aggregate mining operator
At a public hearing last week on the gravel tax-- when the County Board was considering whether to increase it or cancel the tax altogether-- a relatively rare thing happened.
Enjoying your Holiday Plants
Many who have holiday plants will do as they do with the Christmas tree; throw it out when it begins to look tacky.
New Year's Eve party ideas to think about
Christmas lights are still glowing if the tree has survived and it has for sure if you have an artificial tree.
Generations to come will be able to enjoy Ojiketa as deal is sealed
Camp Ojiketa on Big Green Lake, Chisago City, will remain open for public enjoyment.
Snow Mulch is a Great Insulation
Sometimes it's hard to realize that the cold snow can protect tender plants over a harsh winter.
Hey kids, want a hint on what to ask Santa for? Ask my nine year old
I spoke with a member of St. Bridget's church yesterday, and they asked me to relay a message to the readers.
Teach the true history of Santa Claus this year
My column today is a bit out of the ordinary...no recipes today.
Gift giving quick bread recipes
Christmas is coming sooner than we realize, with Thanksgiving being so late this year.
The Joy of Poinsettias
Poinsettias have been admired in our culture since Joel Poinsett brought them from Mexico in the early 1800's.
Set your alarms, Lindstrom is the place to be this Saturday morning
This Saturday, the good people that run businesses in Lindstrom would like to invite the public to set their alarm clocks to get up early.
