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Local conservationists to be honored as area finalists at State Soil and Water Conservation District Convention
The Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) has named David and Carole Cartwright, of Rush City, as one of eight area finalists in the 2007 Outstanding Conservationist Award Program.
Rotted beam curtails County Road 36 bridge traffic; contactor sought
A wooden beam that supports half of a bridge over Carlos Avery Wildlife Area pools, on County Road 36, is unsafe and needs to be replaced.
Voters approve levy
Chisago Lakes School District 2144 saw its referendum approved Tuesday by just a few hundred votes.
Law enforcement center project inches forward in work session
The Chisago County Board heard last week that the sheriff, jail consultant, the financial advisors and the county administrator have gone as far as they can laying the groundwork for a new county law enforcement facility.
Mulching for winter protection
Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary defines mulch as "a protective covering, spread or left on the ground especially to reduce evaporation, maintain even soil temperature, prevent erosion, control weeds or enrich soil".
Treat yourself to 'crown jewel' of veggies
Do you know which veggies belong to the cruciferous vegetable family?
Chisago County's new 'Unwanted Medicine Disposal Program' sees heavy usage
After just one month of operation, Chisago County's "Unwanted Medication Disposal Program" took in nearly 100 pounds of medication for proper disposal.
Outerwear Fair was huge success thanks to you!
If you were one of the many who donated coats to the Kid's Fair held at Trinity the last month or so, I would like to give you a great big thank you.
County levies poised to grow next 10 years without anything new being offered
The complaint most often heard at taxation hearings, as Chisago County residents express concerns about taxes is-- where will this all stop?
Speaker tells youth professionals and volunteers to envision the community through eyes of kids; create kinds of connections that breed success
At the quarterly meeting of the Partners for a Drug Free Chisago County, Kevin Spading, a Chisago City resident who is a project director with the Minnesota Prevention Resource Center, spoke about bringing the community into balance by looking at things through the eyes of youth.
Buckthorn and its control
At the Almelund Threshing Show and the following Monday night at the Plant Clinic, we answered several questions on buckthorn.
Alice's favorite pumpkin bars
It's about a seed, planted in the spring, that grows over the summer months and into autumn and becomes a round, sometimes not so round, bright orange colored vegetable, ready to carve into a jack o' lantern or cooked to be used in a number of ways.
Swedish weaver part of Image 2007 arts program at North Branch Library
As part of the Image 2007 Art Show at the North Branch Library Community Room, Diane Tallarico shared a demonstration and advice session on the art of Swedish weaving.
