LOCAL
Ballfield shortage in North Branch packs city council chambers
Hundreds of citizens, young and old, turned out for the North Branch City Council meeting Monday night in a show of support for lighting ballfields.
Coping with critters - deer, raccoon, rabbits
The type of call we receive that frustrates Master Gardeners the most is dealing with four-legged critters.
How about something special for mom?
It is the month of May. This is one of the months that has so many things going on that I can hardly keep track of anything.
Make sure to tell your mom how very special she is
This Sunday, May 13 marks the most important non-religious holiday we celebrate.
Sheriff Dept. chaplains recognized for their efforts in new, expanding program
The sheriff's department chaplain program was a highlight of last week's approximately 90 minute County Board meeting.
Dissention among members of Joint Sewage Treatment Commission as to whether sewer treatment plant property is suitable for lease as ballfield site
The Wyoming City Council voted unanimously last week to inform the Chisago Lakes Joint Sewage Treatment Commission, that the city is opposed to using commission land or funds for ballfields
County hopes to set an example on stormwater proper management
North Center Lake, with its declining clarity and increasing phosphorus levels-- will probably make its way onto the state's "impaired waters" inventory in 2008.
Early spring insects and control
It is true that we had a few cold days this winter and a few cold days in early spring. However,
If the area looks a little greener, thank your child
Last Friday, I had the lucky job of covering a great group of kids working to make this Earth a better place.
Enjoying a springtime crop in many recipes
It's about one of my favorite springtime veggies -- asparagus.
Recent low-flying planes were part of digital mapping effort documenting county
The county surveyor was anxiously awaiting spring this year but not for the reasons you'd think.
Weed control in lawns and other turf
This is the time of the year when homeowners turn their attention to lawn care.
Let's hear it for bananas this week
People often ask how I decide what recipes to use in this column every week. It varies.
