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It's time for rhubarb recipes
It’s about time for rhubarb recipes seeing as how the season is half over.
The Press is losing a good friend, don't miss Harmony in the Park
We at the County Press are sadly losing one of our staples long associated with the paper.
Wyoming Council attaches conditions to Family Pathways support request
The Wyoming Council approved cooperating on a bond issuance for Family Pathways last week.
WHEN BEING A 'DESIGNING WOMAN' IS A GOOD THING
Showcase Home featured local talent
A local interior designer just came off an experience of a lifetime, participating in her first Showcase Home event, a prestigious fundraiser sponsored by Mpls-St. Paul magazine and the American Society of Interior Designers.
Knowing when to hire an arborist
More than half of the questions we receive through the Master Gardener voice mail and plant clinics are tree related.
School district financing is difficult to understand
School district accounting has always been confusing and there is no easy way to explain it.
Kid friendly advice and recipes
Now that school is out and if you have 11 or 12-year-olds or young teenagers at home while you’re working or gone for a good part of the day, I’m guessing that when they’re hungry (which could be any time of the day), they’ll be searching cupboards and the fridge …
Summer brings community celebrations once again
Our local businesses are celebrating a couple of milestones this spring.
Early talks looking into organizing private commuter bus route along Hwy. 8
Some city leaders and Chisago county’s administrator got together last week to hear about an initiative that aims to offer commuter bus routes on Highway 8, in the Taylors Falls-to Forest Lake corridor.
District offers unique educational programs
Pathway to Change and Recovery Pathway are two unique educational programs within the Chisago Lakes School District.
Wireworms–– a common pest in our gardens
Last fall I decided to leave the grass clippings between the rows in my garden.
Quick and easy dessert ideas
It isn’t very often that we have dessert after lunch or dinner unless it’s a light meal.
Relaxing in the kiddie pool is one of life's simple pleasures
I really hope that you were able to take some time out of your busy holiday weekend to pay your respects to those who have passed on and especially those who have died while serving our country.
Proper pruning is essential
Shrubs are a constant in the landscape. They are a permanent backdrop to temporary displays of bulbs, annuals and perennials.
