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Before 2007 draws to a close and festivities dwindle into January's resolutions (which I don't make anymore), there's one last hoopla left in the holiday season . . . New Year's Eve.
Going out this New Year's Eve? Try one of our local restaurants
If your child has not claimed their prize for our coloring contest, here they are again.
Local couple offers unique way to memorialize pets, people
It wasn't supposed to turn into anything. It was simply a way to memorialize a beloved family pet.
Cartwrights honored as state finalists
The Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) named David and Carole Cartwright, of Rush City, as one of eight state finalists in the 2007 Outstanding Conservationist Award Program.
Rush Line transit advocates hopeful funding will be ok'd
Members of the Rush Line Corridor Task Force are eager to offer bus service to the Twin Cities from Chisago County.
Recipe ideas for your holiday celebration
It's getting closer to the celebration of Christmas and the days are busy, busy.
Color contest winners, sports preview, and a warm meal
The wait is over. The Chisago County Press held its annual Christmas Coloring Contest and we have chosen three talented youngsters.
Keep hazardous holiday plants away from children and pets
The recall of several toys made in China, pets in the house including a new puppy, and several grandchildren under five has prompted me to write this article.
Eliminate 'stress factor': use your crockpot
It's that time of the year when time is of the essence, especially for working people, inside or outside the home.
Before heading to the malls, try shopping your local stores
Every so often, we the common people have one go our way.
Wage debate ends with Center City deputy clerk resigning
A winter snow storm swirling outside making for treacherous driving conditions did not keep the Center City Council from discussing an unprecedented proposal from an employee for over an hour Tuesday, Dec. 4.
Selecting and caring for your Christmas tree
One of the most traditional ways to celebrate the holiday season is to display a decorated Christmas tree in your home.
Bar cookies make the perfect homemade gift
As I write today, the CD player is on and the first song I heard was "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas."
Get in the giving spirit this year, give to Anonymous Santa
I know I am a little late in writing about this, so I apologize. There is still time to be part of Anonymous Santa this Christmas.
