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Ecumen names Leah Killian-Smith to lead North Branch senior community
Ecumen has named Leah Killian-Smith to lead the new senior community opening in North Branch next summer.
Trimming herbaceous perennials
As we look over our fall gardens we may wonder what to do with some perennials in preparing them for winter.
Kids caring about ecology, what a breath of fresh air
Congratulations to Pat Collins and his core classes for all their hard work last week. These wonderful kids and many parents spent last Tuesday planting trees all over Ki Chi Saga Park in Lindstrom.
Local writer has hands full with multiple projects
It would be an understatement to say Cristy Trandahl of Lindstrom is a busy woman. She homeschools four of her children while keeping her two preschoolers busy and has still found time to become a published writer.
Weed eradication program gets city council’s unanimous support; business owner responds to complaint
A unanimous vote last week by the Chisago City Council appropriated $3,000 for the Green Lake Association’s efforts toward improving lake water quality.
Now is the time to mulch your gardens
Some of the calls that have been forwarded to me are asking about mulching.
Come with me on a muffin trip
I’m going to take a break from apple recipes this week and take you on a “muffin trip.” Really!
School violence: thoughts for us all
A nightmare for a school community is a critical violent situation that results in student or staff injury or death.
Not sure about a candidate? Easy, just pick up the phone
Could the weather have been any better for Shafer Heritage Dagen?
Area Orthodox Church seeks to break the mold
How does a church usually associated with foreign, mysterious and ancient Christian traditions make an inroad into the modern American religious culture?
Next phase of Parmly is underway with Chisago City expansion
Groundbreaking ceremonies were held at Parmly Senior Housing & Services Thursday, October 5 for their new building project to be located between Vindauga View Apartments and Parmly Lakeview Apartments.
Preparing your yard and garden for winter
Although we think of spring and summer as the busiest times in the yard and garden, autumn proves to be just as activity filled.
A variety of apple cakes and crisps
It’s more apple recipes today. It will be cakes and crisps.
Put Shafer’s Heritage Dagen on your to-do list
If you have been meaning to address an issue with your car and have put it off for too long, you are in luck.
