LOCAL
People braved the elements and had a good time at the Home Show
I hope you and your family had a chance top take in the annual Home Show over the weekend.
Powerline project open house well-attended and state regulators; Xcel getting a wide range of project questions, concerns
Xcel Energy company representatives were getting plenty of feedback last week on the proposed powerline system improvements through Lindstrom, Center City, Shafer, the rural areas between these locales and through Taylors Falls.
Dormant season pruning for mature trees
People tend to forget about their trees during the winter months.
CLHS student receives national community service award
Chisago Lakes High School senior Bridget Alldritt was one of two Minnesota high school students recently selected for The Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
Easy to prepare rib-sticking soup
In December I wrote a column on soups and since we're still in what I call "soup weather" it's about a specific kind of soup -- chowders.
Had enough snow? The Home Show will cure your winter blues
Finally we are having some semblance of a Minnesota winter.
Senator making good on promise to visit all of Minnesota's counties
United States Senator Amy Klobuchar was in North Branch to meet with community leaders and supporters at the Oak Inn.
Raising onions
By the time this comes out you should have received information about our Spring Bonanza which will be March 3.
Pineapple: this way and that way
It is the season of citrus fruit and you know what has happened to the orange, grapefruit, lemon and lime crops. Well, it's about pineapple today.
If you hit a deer, be smart, take my advice, stay home
Have you ever had a time when you just wanted to get away?
U horticulturists urge caution on new hardiness zones
Horticulture experts with the University of Minnesota Extension recommend caution in regard to a recently released map that shows changes in the state' s plant hardiness zones.
Cherry dessert, and beary good snack mix
It's National Cherry and Snack Food Month. Which one shall it be today?
Shafer Hall has seen many uses
The Shafer Hall, or Shafer Community Center building in downtown Shafer has been used as a city hall, maintenance building, meeting headquarters and a social gathering spot throughout its history.
Winter Fest was a big success, water main break? No problem
I hope you had a chance to take in some or all of North Branch's annual Winter Fest.
