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There are plenty of things for families to do this weekend
Thank you to all who donated their winter wear for the 13th annual Kid's Outerwear Fair. The response has been nothing short of spectacular.
Goal of local geneology hobbyist is to make County's cemeteries accessible on the Internet
Bob Chudek's one of the lucky ones. He has a passion that's been channeled into something he can actively pursue, and at the same time he can positively impact other peoples' lives while doing it.
Bronze Birch Borer
Not long ago my son and I were talking on the patio next to one of our paper birch trees.
Fundraising for Camp Ojiketa entering home stretch with gap remaining
The latest update on fundraising to purchase Camp Ojiketa is that the effort is about $170,000 shy of the amount negotiated with Camp Fire Council for acquisition.
Another round of apple recipes
It's about apples again. Did you know that an average-sized apple has as much or more fiber as a bowl of the "little round oats".
A column of Fall Potpourri
The definition of potpourri in Webster's dictionary is a mixture of unlike things.
If you have some old kids coats, I have just the place for you
If you have ever wanted to take a ride on an old fashioned steam engine, your wait is over.
Taylors Falls Landmark gets T.L.C.
A Valspar Corp. "Picture it Painted" grant funded a community effort to spiff up the oldest operating school house in the state, located in Taylors Falls.
Crunchy, chewy, saucy apple recipes
In rural homes of the last century, pie was often served at breakfast, a good hearty beginning to the days work.
Is your car in dire need of some seasonal TLC? You are in luck
Did you happen to catch that Wildcat football game last Friday?
You will know when either one of these are cooking
It's about cabbage and sauerkraut today. And you probably know, you can't have sauerkraut if you don't have cabbage to make it.
If you build it, they will come, enjoy the homecoming game
As I wrote last week, it looks like the Wildcats will indeed open their new stadium tomorrow.
Eat pancakes and French toast with the Lions Oct. 5
The Chisago Lakes Lions Club annual pancake breakfast is Sunday, October 5, at the Chisago Lakes High School cafeteria.
Late Summer Lawn Care
I have often written that one of the things I do best is to keep good garden records.
