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Oak trees poplar asset to the landscape
There has been so much written about oak wilt and other oak diseases, that we may forget that oaks are still a very popular tree in Minnesota.
Really good oatmeal cookie recipes
It's National Oatmeal Month and of course you know where I'm headed with today's column.
Celebration of the Lakes, male super models and VCR tapes?
Every now and then I bump into a person that is totally enthralled with local government, whether it is the city that they live in or at the county level.
Law enforcement, EMTs and survivor celebrate one for the books
Carmen Starr has no personal memories about what happened last August, when an artery to her heart failed and she "flatlined" for some 20 minutes.
Newly-seated council members get tough test right-off-the-bat
Two newly-sworn council members, two incumbents and a new mayor had a tough first outing together last week in Chisago City.
Seed Starting 101
Before you plug in your grow lights, check out the how's, why's, and whatever for starting plants from seeds.
Let it snow, let it snow, please God let it snow
"What a winter" is the common theme we hear from visitors at the Press.
New mayor, council member assume duties in Shafer
Newly elected Shafer Mayor Kyle Johnson was sworn-in to start the Jan. 2 Shafer City Council meeting and then swiftly proceeded through a brief agenda for the night.
Where is this?
The Chisago County Press is awarding a free year's subscription every three weeks to winners of our "Where Is This?" contest.
Chinese class is opportunity for teacher-turned city administrator to keep people learning
Have you considered travel to China? Are you in business and have dealings with Chinese businesspeople?
Black Widows in Minnesota?
Jeff Hahn, Assistant Extension Entomologist, recently wrote an article on black widow spiders.
Event protesting war in Chisago City was part of national campaign
A vigil to mark the 3,000th U.S. military death in Iraq was held in Chisago City at Moberg Park Monday, January 1.
Trying to help with lowfat recipes
January is here already, the beginning of a new year. There are lots of things I want to accomplish this year and when you've just moved into a smaller home, there is a list a half mile long of things to get done.
Celebration of the Lakes is a special time for everyone
I hope you and your family had a wonderful New Year's Eve and Day.
