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History of landscape plants at the U of M
Well, the holidays are almost over, now what do we write about? One of the few things I have done right is to keep a consistent garden log.
Appetizers to spice up your New Year's party
Can it be another year is almost behind us. As we get older it seems like time flies faster and faster.
Christmas (exhale) is over, stay safe on New Year’s Eve
Another Christmas has come and passed. I hope you had a spectacular Christmas and got to see relatives you don’t normally see.
Annexation plan adopted by Lindstrom Council laying out priority growth areas
The final public meeting for Lindstrom elected officials Roger Lindgren, Tom Warner and Stacy Pearson last week included remarks by the outgoing members.
TF Giving Tree provides items for those in need
Every year, Taylors Falls Elementary provides a way to give to those in our area who are less fortunate by organizing the annual Giving Tree food and toy drive.
Taylors Falls Elementary celebrates with D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony
Taylors Falls Elementary held their D.A.R.E. graduation Dec. 6. Valencia Adams, Collin Schladweiler, and Reahna Reid represented their classes by reading their written essays before fellow graduates and guests that attended the graduation that afternoon.
I really urge people not to put their ice shacks out yet...
...that's what local DNR Conservation Officer Brad Schultz said when asked about this ice fishing house near Mickelson Lane, on south Chisago Lake.
Keep hazardous holiday plants out of the reach of children and pets
Household plants have become one of the nation's leading substances ingested by children.
It's not too late for quick breads
I’ve given you some recipes for homemade gifts for gift giving and today it’s about quick breads from your kitchen.
Take your time and enjoy yourself this Christmas
Well, after what seemed like months of preparation has come down to one crazy day.
North Branch School Board handles full agenda last week
Resolution regarding structural balance of the school district was the main focus of last week’s North Branch School Board meeting.
Lindstrom told it has ‘two good options’ for Hwy. 8 project
State transportation officials spoke to an audience last week in the Lindstrom Community Center assuring the visitors that whatever the city council adopts for a highway layout MnDOT will support.
Watch out for those unwanted holiday guests
Recently I did an article on selecting a Christmas tree. Once you have picked the tree of your choice, there are some things you need to do when you get the tree home.
CORE Connect focuses on teaching right from wrong
Chisago Lakes Middle School has written and developed a new character education program called CORE Connect.
