LOCAL
Franconia couple turns on the water to turn off the a/c
Down the end of a narrow, quiet gravel road in Franconia, an idea was born from the desire to enjoy the great outdoors – even when it’s 100 degrees.
The weather affects quality and production
The news articles written by the Chisago County Master Gardeners is published by as many as seven local papers.
Extreme heat can’t keep people from enjoying long weekend
Wow, what an unbelievable weekend to host a triathlon. I hope you had a chance to get out and either cheer on or participate in one of the triathlon events.
4th annual Tractor Caravan is part of annual Almelund Threshing Show
The 4th annual Tractor Caravan will leave Anderson & Koch Ford, in North Branch, at 10 a.m., Aug. 6. Complimentary coffee and donuts will be served beginning at 9 a.m.
Threshing Company celebrates milestone. Has it been half-a-century already?
August 11, 12 and 13 will be the 50th anniversary event for the Almelund Threshing Company, and many hours of labor are being put into spiffing up the threshing show grounds, east of Almelund.
Wild parsnips –– a dangerous weed
I have read articles for the past couple of years on the dangers of wild parsnip.
Are you an electric cook?
An electric cook has a cupboard or pantry full of small electric appliances.
Center City Heritage Days, a triathlon, what a weekend
This weekend promises to be a busy one for the Chisago Lakes area.
Permit required before filling up the pool
The hot weather has brought at least one new thing popping up in lawns around the area – on-ground swimming pools.
North Branch Hwy. 95 bridge project is beginning to pick up steam
It’s been five years in-the-making but come the next month or so you’ll start to see things heating up on the state Highway 95 bridge replacement over I-35, in North Branch.
County files second degree murder charges in weekend shooting
County sheriff’s investigators, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Lakes Area Police Dept. personnel mobilized in the pre-dawn hours last Saturday to take charge of the scene of the first murder in Lindstrom that anybody can recall, going back many, many years.
High school landscapers help beautify district buildings
The school grounds at Chisago Lakes High School and CL Middle School have been improved once again this summer, due to a hard-working group of high school students.
Free organic gardening class offered July 25
The public is invited to learn more about organic gardening methods at a FREE class being sponsored by the Chisago County Master Gardeners Tuesday, July 25.
