LOCAL
Local agencies put on safety camp to rave reviews from everyone
The newly-offered summer program for youths called "Safety Camp" was in session August 1 and 2.
Are your kids bored? Let them make cookies!
Now that summer vacation is going to be over for the older school-going age, I'm guessing there are some teenagers in your home who are getting bored.
Chisago Lakes triathlon just keeps growing and growing
If you are ever cold, or maybe wet from continuous rains, I have the remedy for you. All you have to do is schedule a triathlon.
Lake Improvement District annual meeting is grassroots opportunity to discuss water quality
Next week is your chance to have some input on the Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District's upcoming work plan and budget.
Another bad summer for Dutch Elm Disease
When we moved back to a farm in 1975, we were faced with 27 stumps of what were once beautiful elm trees that had been decimated by Dutch elm disease.
Creating the week's menu? Just say cheese!
Last month was "June is Dairy Month," and where was I with dairy recipes? Out in left field, I guess. But I'm going to make up for the slip up today.
Tug-O-War was a huge hit, just ask T.F. Lion Wayne Breeden
What a beautiful weekend the good folks of Taylors Falls had to host Wannigan Days.
What's 30 years old and still growing? Master Gardeners
When new hobby farm residents move here and are faced with taking care of acres of old soybean field, who do they turn to for help? Master Gardeners.
Leafy spurge, attractive, invasive
If you have noticed a sea of chartreuse in the roadside ditches, it's not flowers but rather leafy spurge.
Small Cities Development grant gives jump start to Taylors Falls projects
Visitors to the Wannigan Days community festival this weekend-- hosted by the twin river cities of Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls --will enjoy a stop at the updated Drive-In and Adventure Mini-Golf, on the north end of Taylors Falls.
WANNIGAN DAYS IS JULY 19-22
Swensons chosen as Wannigan Days Grand Marshals
Andy Swenson is more than happy to meet new people, unless you're a reporter giving him press for being bestowed the honor of Wannigan Days Grand Marshal.
Fresh or frozen, blueberries have many uses
Have you enjoyed eating lots of fresh blueberries this summer? They are one of our favorite fresh fruits, whether picked at a blueberry patch, purchased at the farmers market or grocery store.
Recording weather data from their backyard station is just part of the day
What do you do each morning at 7 a.m.? For a special couple who live in Chisago City, 7 a.m. is important each and every day.
With Karl Oskar Days in the rear view, it's time for Wannigan Days
Mother Nature finally did it. She finally gave us a beautiful weekend for Karl Oskar Days. It always seems that Karl Oskar Days falls on the hottest weekend of the year, but not this year.
