LOCAL
Fall Harvest Festival is here, welcome aboard Patricia
As you may have read in this paper in the past, Parmly LifePointes in Chisago City is about to embark on a very exciting new phase.
Center City native challenged by cerebral palsy tells it like it is in book
A few years back you might have noticed Jim Grimm and his motorized wheelchair, doing spins and boogying up and down his driveway in Center City to loud music playing from a boombox.
City council lays groundwork for redevelopment district that could help bankroll improvements
The Lindstrom City Council is setting a redevelopment plan in motion that could create some revenue to help fund future Highway 8 improvements.
Planning ahead for next year's berries
This is a busy time for gardeners, maybe even busier than at planting time in the spring.
Villages of NB prepares for Grand Opening celebration
The Villages of North Branch, an assisted living, memory care and nursing home facility, has been open eight weeks and receiving high praises from staff, residents and family members.
Cabbage; for all sorts of tastebuds
It's recipe using one of the cruciferous vegetables today -- cabbage.
Apple Festival had perfect weather and even better food
What a spectacular weekend we had for Almelund's Apple Festival.
Disposal of unwanted/unused medication offered at County Government Center
Due to increasing concerns over pharmaceuticals polluting our surface water, Chisago County Environmental Services is announcing a new and innovative program for the disposal of unwanted medications (over-the-counter prescription and animal).
Bull Lake Norelius parcel is both consistent reminder of past and cornerstone of Lindstrom's future
Violet Norelius is experiencing mixed emotions.
A veterans tribute
An addition to the All County Veterans' Memorial in Lindstrom was dedicated Saturday, Sept. 8 in remembrance of North Branch Marine Johnathan L. Benson, who died from wounds suffered in the Iraq War.
The good and bad of black walnut trees
I have written before and probably will write again, that the Chisago County Master Gardeners answered almost 400 questions at the Almelund Threshing Show.
There are more than 300 varieties
It's National Honey Month and did you know there are more than 300 varieties of honey?
If you like apples, Amador is the place to be this weekend
Ladies, you only have two more chances to take in the ever-popular Ladies Night Out.
Historic steam engine up and running
The Ironhorse Central Railroad Museum has a new attraction up and running and ready for riders.
