LOCAL
How to prevent Birch dieback
Birch dieback is a condition in which the branches die. In some cases, one side of a tree will be dead or one or more stems of a cluster of a birch will die.
The 'bitter berry' we call the cranberry
It's about the red-skinned berry today...the cranberry. The Wampanoags Indians of Cape Cod called it "bitter berry," the English "bounce berry," The Dutch called it "crane berry."
Chisago County voter turnout, among highest in the Country
This past Tuesday was Veterans Day. With the election last week, I completely neglected to write about this special day.
Quilts of Valor organization embraces vets' service physically and psychologically
This is the week we commemorate Veterans' Day and around this region organizations were holding memorial programs and dinners in appreciation of those who serve.
Horntails attack stressed trees
n one of my earlier articles I wrote about the bronze birch borer.
Go wild (with rice) in your kitchen
Minnesota...land of lakes, lady's slippers, loons and king of grains, wild rice.
First-ever youth fishing tourney put together by young pro-fishers looking to give back to the sport
It was a dicey call; moving the First Annual Chisago Lakes School District Fishing Tournament out beyond Halloween.
North Branch officials prep county economic development authority board members for aid request
Six North Branch officials attended the Chisago County HRA/EDA October 21 meeting.
End of Season Garden Advice
As the first flakes of snow fell in northern Minnesota last week, I thought this would be an excellent time to go over some of the lawn and garden chores that can be done at this time of year.
'From a small seed, comes a mighty pumpkin'
We are aware that October is a pause before autumn gives way to the winter months.
Vote! Vote! Vote!
This is the last County Press that will be printed before the election. I hope you have made up your mind which candidates you will be voting for.
Local barn owner restoration project recognized as runner-up state contest
Friends of Minnesota Barns (FoMB) announced the winners of the Barn of the Year award at the group's first annual Fall Harvest Celebration, held at the Woodhill Country Club barn in Wayzata.
Behind the scene efforts help to ensure accuracy, safety of vote
Tuesday, November 4, all you have to do is remember to show up and vote-- but before Election Day arrives there's a lot of work being done behind-the-scene to ensure the quality of the election process.
Shopko opening was a major happening; Santa Anonymous is first area organization to benefit from corporate giving policy
This is no exaggeration-- several hundred people were in attendance for Shopko's ribbon cutting and grand opening Friday, October 24 in North Branch.
