LOCAL
Juvenile detention center an example of decade of counties pooling resources
Just beyond the razor-wire fence that encircles the adult correctional facility in Lino Lakes, on Apollo Business Drive, you'll find a parking lot.
Plant garlic and harvest your onions now
One of the questions this past week was on planting garlic.
The all new Shafer Days are here, bring your used coats to Trinity
One of the last celebrations of the summer is this weekend. It is now Shafer's turn to show the public what a neat destination it has become.
Shipment of donated firefighting equipment on its way to needy nation on Black Sea
Goods collected by a local organization to aid a small eastern European country in improving fire fighting capabilities are on their way.
Powdery mildew on tomatoes and bee balm
Due to the hot, dry summer the Chisago County Master Gardeners have received few calls on blight of any kind.
Rice dishes that are delicious and nutritious
Not only is it National Chicken and Honey Month -- it's National Rice Month. Today it's about white rice.
Fall Harvest Festival is here, welcome aboard Patricia
As you may have read in this paper in the past, Parmly LifePointes in Chisago City is about to embark on a very exciting new phase.
Center City native challenged by cerebral palsy tells it like it is in book
A few years back you might have noticed Jim Grimm and his motorized wheelchair, doing spins and boogying up and down his driveway in Center City to loud music playing from a boombox.
City council lays groundwork for redevelopment district that could help bankroll improvements
The Lindstrom City Council is setting a redevelopment plan in motion that could create some revenue to help fund future Highway 8 improvements.
Planning ahead for next year's berries
This is a busy time for gardeners, maybe even busier than at planting time in the spring.
Villages of NB prepares for Grand Opening celebration
The Villages of North Branch, an assisted living, memory care and nursing home facility, has been open eight weeks and receiving high praises from staff, residents and family members.
Cabbage; for all sorts of tastebuds
It's recipe using one of the cruciferous vegetables today -- cabbage.
Apple Festival had perfect weather and even better food
What a spectacular weekend we had for Almelund's Apple Festival.
Disposal of unwanted/unused medication offered at County Government Center
Due to increasing concerns over pharmaceuticals polluting our surface water, Chisago County Environmental Services is announcing a new and innovative program for the disposal of unwanted medications (over-the-counter prescription and animal).
