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Threshing Show, Drive-In celebrate major milestones
If you are looking for something fun and interesting to do this weekend, then look no further than Almelund.
Lindstrom EDA holds second meeting with business owners
The Lindstrom EDA met August 2 to further ongoing discussion about the possibility of a split pair section of Highway 8 through the city.
BENSON'S MEMORIES IN ORAL HISTORY COLLECTION
While not in the history books, August 10 is a date that local WWII veteran would long-remember
When Norman Benson recalls his years in the Army and the celebration at his Army base on August 10, 61 years ago-- he easily speaks of the pleasant memories.
Alice brings you recipes from her new cookbook
We recently returned from a trip to Gillette, Wyo., where Bud competed in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament. Over a two week period 900 pitchers in various percentage brackets competed in 98-112 degree weather.
Local Boy Scouts American heritage tour ‘steeped in history’
Lindstrom Boy Scout Troop #159, Chisago Troop #127, Inver Grove Heights Troop #501, and Lakeville Troops #111 and #293 sent 15 boys on an American heritage tour of the East Coast for two weeks, June 23-July 5, 2006.
Franconia couple turns on the water to turn off the a/c
Down the end of a narrow, quiet gravel road in Franconia, an idea was born from the desire to enjoy the great outdoors – even when it’s 100 degrees.
The weather affects quality and production
The news articles written by the Chisago County Master Gardeners is published by as many as seven local papers.
Extreme heat can’t keep people from enjoying long weekend
Wow, what an unbelievable weekend to host a triathlon. I hope you had a chance to get out and either cheer on or participate in one of the triathlon events.
4th annual Tractor Caravan is part of annual Almelund Threshing Show
The 4th annual Tractor Caravan will leave Anderson & Koch Ford, in North Branch, at 10 a.m., Aug. 6. Complimentary coffee and donuts will be served beginning at 9 a.m.
Threshing Company celebrates milestone. Has it been half-a-century already?
August 11, 12 and 13 will be the 50th anniversary event for the Almelund Threshing Company, and many hours of labor are being put into spiffing up the threshing show grounds, east of Almelund.
Wild parsnips –– a dangerous weed
I have read articles for the past couple of years on the dangers of wild parsnip.
Are you an electric cook?
An electric cook has a cupboard or pantry full of small electric appliances.
Center City Heritage Days, a triathlon, what a weekend
This weekend promises to be a busy one for the Chisago Lakes area.
Permit required before filling up the pool
The hot weather has brought at least one new thing popping up in lawns around the area – on-ground swimming pools.
