LOCAL
Ambassadors are a family affair
The Chisago Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 17th Annual Celebration of the Lakes and each year, as part of the festivities, the Chamber selects a Community Ambassador.
Lindstrom Hwy. 8 Open House scheduled
The graphic above is just one example of how the new Hwy. 8 bridge in Lindstrom might look....
Five ways to kill houseplants
For many years I have written about the care of various houseplants during the dormant season.
'Down home' one skillet meals
Recipes prepared in just one kettle or pan are great for busy or not-so-busy cooks.
Kiddie parade and bike races in January? It must be Celebration of the Lakes time
It looks like Mother Nature has had a change of heart.
Taylors Falls Council holds public hearings on Comp Plan and development fees
A deserving couple was greeted by applause as the Taylors Falls City Council gathered Monday night for its regular meeting.
Xccent annexation territory grows to include nine parcels
An agreement being drafted which allows for the Xccent industrial property to be annexed to the city of Wyoming came before Wyoming Township supervisors last week, generating the major discussion of the night.
How to care for the amazing amaryllis
Amaryllis bulbs have become a fixture of Christmas and holiday gift giving for decades.
First babies of the new year
The first baby of 2008, at Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming, is Claire Elizabeth Tainter, of Hugo, born at 4:56 a.m. Jan. 1.
Nothing warms the soul like soup
When the weather is cold, as it's been for the last month or more, nothing warms the soul like a big bowl of steaming soup, chili or stew.
Great deals are all around you, there is only one Community Guide
If you are looking to find some after Christmas deals, I would encourage you to check locally before you head to the big city.
TF skating rink a reality thanks to true community effort
After months of planning and the commitment of many community members, the Taylors Falls Ice Skating Rink was officially dedicated Saturday, Jan. 5.
It's grassroots passion like Chisago Lakes Achievement Center clients have that slowly builds to a global level
A Minnesota group which recently won national acclaim for its work on the United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities has a local connection.
Starting the new year off right
Well, we made it through 2007 and what happens when we start with a new calendar?
