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Creating the week's menu? Just say cheese!
Last month was "June is Dairy Month," and where was I with dairy recipes? Out in left field, I guess. But I'm going to make up for the slip up today.
Tug-O-War was a huge hit, just ask T.F. Lion Wayne Breeden
What a beautiful weekend the good folks of Taylors Falls had to host Wannigan Days.
What's 30 years old and still growing? Master Gardeners
When new hobby farm residents move here and are faced with taking care of acres of old soybean field, who do they turn to for help? Master Gardeners.
Leafy spurge, attractive, invasive
If you have noticed a sea of chartreuse in the roadside ditches, it's not flowers but rather leafy spurge.
Small Cities Development grant gives jump start to Taylors Falls projects
Visitors to the Wannigan Days community festival this weekend-- hosted by the twin river cities of Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls --will enjoy a stop at the updated Drive-In and Adventure Mini-Golf, on the north end of Taylors Falls.
WANNIGAN DAYS IS JULY 19-22
Swensons chosen as Wannigan Days Grand Marshals
Andy Swenson is more than happy to meet new people, unless you're a reporter giving him press for being bestowed the honor of Wannigan Days Grand Marshal.
Fresh or frozen, blueberries have many uses
Have you enjoyed eating lots of fresh blueberries this summer? They are one of our favorite fresh fruits, whether picked at a blueberry patch, purchased at the farmers market or grocery store.
Recording weather data from their backyard station is just part of the day
What do you do each morning at 7 a.m.? For a special couple who live in Chisago City, 7 a.m. is important each and every day.
With Karl Oskar Days in the rear view, it's time for Wannigan Days
Mother Nature finally did it. She finally gave us a beautiful weekend for Karl Oskar Days. It always seems that Karl Oskar Days falls on the hottest weekend of the year, but not this year.
Dealing with summer insects
Jeff Hahn, Assistant Extension Entomologist at the University of MN, has listed some insects to be aware of this summer.
Easy fudge sauce for ice cream sundaes
The category for today's recipes is "Heinz 57." It seems I've done this category before, perhaps a couple of times.
Karl Oskar Days, Karl Oskar Days, and more Karl Oskar Days
By the time you are reading this Karl Oskar Days will be in full swing.
Citizens approach LID about stormwater concerns
The Chisago Lakes Lakes Improvement District (LID) held its monthly meeting July 2.
Physician who battled cancer as a patient will co-chair Relay for Life; at Almelund Threshing Grounds Fri. & Sat., July 27-28
Dr. Peter Overgaard is the honorary co-chair of the 2007 Relay For Life of Chisago County, Friday, July 27, beginning at 6 p.m. with a Survivors Reception and culminating at 6 a.m.
