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Homemade stew is always welcome
In the fall the truly special flavor and aroma of homemade stew is always welcome. You don’t have to spend half the day in the kitchen to make a satisfying stew.
Cows, Cows, Cows this year processes 11 beef cattle for grand total of 10 - plus tons stocking state food shelves
This week the volunteers in the “Cows, Cows, Cows” program were back at it, as they have been for six years now-- processing beef into food shelf inventory and setting aside the prime cuts for use in fundraisers for charitable programs.
Veteran's Memorial dedication this Saturday in Lindstrom
Remember back this summer when they were painting the water tower in Lindstrom?
Organizers of Chisago Lakes Young Life Chapter ‘truly excited’ to have first director signed on
For Chisago Lakes Young Life, it’s a historic moment. For the youth of the Chisago Lakes High School, it’ll be something that organizers hope catches on and spreads quickly.
Turner name back on local postmaster I.D. badge as son follows in dad’s steps
The southern part of the county has another Turner at the helm of a post office here.
More questions than answers after review of developer request to cross county parkland
Several officials, some of them elected, some members of government staff-- got together Monday this week to review a proposal from a developer who is asking to be able to use county parkland to construct an access road to serve a 100- home plat.
Those pesky boxelder bugs
The last time I wrote about boxelder bugs was in 2000 when I compared them to the asian ladybug beetle.
It’s not apples, but applesauce this week
I’m not through with apples yet, but today it’s using applesauce in recipes.
As winter nears, remember our less fortunate neighbors
My family had the pure pleasure of spending an entire weekend with my 87-year-young grandmother in Iowa.
County law enforcement special units active
Something the sheriff said he’d like to have done years ago has finally been implemented with the help of about $14,000 in local, private donations and other funding sources....Chisago County has two K-9 units.
CLHS promises unique performance of Cinderella
It’s definitely not a Disney flick, but the director, cast and crew of this year’s Chisago Lakes High School musical know they are putting together something just as memorable.
Dickhudt receives art service award
Former Chisago Lakes School District Superintendent Dr. Tom Dickhudt was chosen to receive the Outstanding Service Award Outside of the Profession” from the Art Educators of Minnesota.
Yellow jackets –– more than a nuisance
I have said too many times how things happen or someone will call me, giving me an idea for the next weeks’ topics.
It’s all about apples…from salad to cake
It’s more apple recipes today. You can’t get a ripe, juicy tomato, fresh from the garden type for nine months of the year and fresh bing cherries are only around for a short time, but apples are another story.
