LOCAL
A veterans tribute
An addition to the All County Veterans' Memorial in Lindstrom was dedicated Saturday, Sept. 8 in remembrance of North Branch Marine Johnathan L. Benson, who died from wounds suffered in the Iraq War.
The good and bad of black walnut trees
I have written before and probably will write again, that the Chisago County Master Gardeners answered almost 400 questions at the Almelund Threshing Show.
There are more than 300 varieties
It's National Honey Month and did you know there are more than 300 varieties of honey?
If you like apples, Amador is the place to be this weekend
Ladies, you only have two more chances to take in the ever-popular Ladies Night Out.
Historic steam engine up and running
The Ironhorse Central Railroad Museum has a new attraction up and running and ready for riders.
STATE FAIR’S BEEN PART OF HER LIFE FOR 50 YEARS
Baker racks up #13 in State Fair sweepstakes
It just doesn't get any better than winning the "Best Cake of the State Fair."
Seasonal watering of trees and shrubs
Gary Johnson is an Extension Professor, Department of Forest Resources. Many of the Chisago County Master Gardeners have taken classes from Gary.
Chicken is an all-around favorite
It's National Chicken and Honey Month and this week it's about chicken. The trend toward lighter eating with emphasis on nutritious, wholesome food, simply prepared, has made chicken one of the nation's all-around favorite meats.
Taco Daze, was that Ingmar Bergman that walked past?
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, why not give Scandia Taco Daze a try.
Almelund's Apple Festival September 16
Celebrate autumn in Amador Sunday, September 16 at the 14th annual Apple Festival in Almelund.
Spam chefs are a couple of local veterans in this popular, lucrative State Fair event
Peter Bliven, Lindstrom, age 13, was awarded "Spam Kid Chef of the Year" at the Minnesota State Fair.
Grasshoppers -- curse of hot, dry weather
In a normal summer we can expect slugs, aphids, picnic beetles, Asian beetles, Japanese beetles, yellow jackets, etc., to eat our fruits and vegetables.
Best when eaten fresh out of the garden
It's totally fresh tomatoes today. This is the time of year to eat them at their best . . .
Ki Chi Saga Days had it all, great weather and great times
I hope you had a chance to get out and enjoy some or all of Ki Chi Saga Days.
