LOCAL
Jail boarding and transport costs are expected to mount based on historic statistics
Editor's note: This is the third in a series on the law enforcement center project for Chisago County that's in its design development phase.
Time to Transplant your Iris
The Almelund Threshing Show is over for 2008 and hats off to those who plan this event as it gets better and bigger every year.
Still time for a potluck or picnic this summer
Though it is nearing the end of August, there is still time for friends and family to have a potluck get together on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon.
Think you know the candidates? We have your Voter's Guide here
What a spectacular weekend Chisago City had for its Ki Chi Saga Celebration.
COSTS WILL STILL RUN INTO THE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
Option to building jail space is 'holding facility'
Contegrity, the county's jail construction management firm and Klein McCarthy Architects report the cost to continue to use the county jail site for holding cells requires work inside the building estimated at $3.7 million.
Picnic Beetles like berries, corn, and more
I received a call this past week asking what was the little black bug in their raspberries and was it harmful to the plant?
Sandwiches offer endless possibilities
Ever since John Montagu, the Earl of Sandwich, put two slices of bread around a piece of meat in order to continue on at the gaming tables, sandwiches have become popular in our diet.
Dr. and Mrs. Sprain hope you can join them at Ki-Chi-Saga Days parade
Chisago City residents Dr. Marlowe and Lois Sprain are being honored this weekend as Grand Marshals of the annual Ki-Chi-Saga Days parade.
Ki Chi Saga Days are here, get the details in this edition of the Press
Now that we have had a small break between celebrations to clean our garages and take care of some yard work, it is time to celebrate again.
PRIMARY VOTE IS SEPT. 9
County Commissioner Candidates for Dist. 3 Share their views in forum
The candidates for the District 3 County Commissioner seat had their first public event Monday night this week at Center City.
Cable public access channel is a 'little jewel' underused by public
The Chisago Lakes Cable Television Public Access Channel is accessible-- but it is not being used by the public, and Jack Doepke is hoping to turn that around.
Summer squash recipes
We are going to do recipes using summer squash today.
Fisk honored at North Branch Council meeting, personnel issues discussed and firefighter retirement benefit increased
A plaque was given out during the regular meeting of the North Branch City Council held on Monday, August 11.
Don't miss your chance to take in Harmony in the Park one last time
Maybe it is just me, but I couldn't be happier that our favorite/most hated cheesehead has finally signed with another team.
