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Up, up and away we go, to the Celebration of the Lakes
Don't look now but the Celebration of the Lakes is here. Great news, we just spoke with the sheriff's office and they gave the approval to hold it on North Center Lake.
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Dateline Iraq: golf gear donations greatly appreciated
Readers might recall that a few months ago the Chisago Lakes Golf Course helped promote and collect donations for an organization that sends golf clubs and balls to military personnel in Iraq.
Making a difference in the life of one child
The most popular person in my neighborhood leaves for work while the children and several moms are waiting for the school bus.
Family Pathways receives $1,000 for food shelves
Xcel Energy Manager of Community and Local Government Relations John Wertish was very pleased to be the company representative last week when Xcel presented a $1,000 check to Family Pathways food shelves.
Oak trees poplar asset to the landscape
There has been so much written about oak wilt and other oak diseases, that we may forget that oaks are still a very popular tree in Minnesota.
Really good oatmeal cookie recipes
It's National Oatmeal Month and of course you know where I'm headed with today's column.
Celebration of the Lakes, male super models and VCR tapes?
Every now and then I bump into a person that is totally enthralled with local government, whether it is the city that they live in or at the county level.
Law enforcement, EMTs and survivor celebrate one for the books
Carmen Starr has no personal memories about what happened last August, when an artery to her heart failed and she "flatlined" for some 20 minutes.
Newly-seated council members get tough test right-off-the-bat
Two newly-sworn council members, two incumbents and a new mayor had a tough first outing together last week in Chisago City.
Seed Starting 101
Before you plug in your grow lights, check out the how's, why's, and whatever for starting plants from seeds.
Let it snow, let it snow, please God let it snow
"What a winter" is the common theme we hear from visitors at the Press.
New mayor, council member assume duties in Shafer
Newly elected Shafer Mayor Kyle Johnson was sworn-in to start the Jan. 2 Shafer City Council meeting and then swiftly proceeded through a brief agenda for the night.
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The Chisago County Press is awarding a free year's subscription every three weeks to winners of our "Where Is This?" contest.
