LOCAL
Legislative session was great or a bust, depending on where you live
Well hats off to the legislature for completing their annual fist fight between the House and Senate.
Taylor announces for Chisago City mayor
Having been approached by numerous residents and other local area officials, I sat down with my family and discussed with them the idea of running for Mayor of Chisago City.
Telecommunications tower permit goes back to planning commission
The Chisago County Board gave T-Mobile another chance last week to fine tune its proposal to site a communications tower voting to send the issue back to the Planning Commission.
Humane Society arts event to help stressed shelter budget
The Northwoods Humane Society and shelter holds a fundraiser Saturday, June 3 at the Forest Lake High School, featuring about 30 artworks donated for the fundraiser and a series of “animal art” paw-duced by shelter residents themselves.
Beautiful bedding plants (aka bedding plants)
Annuals (aka bedding plants) are tremendously popular for many reasons. They're inexpensive, versatile, easy to grow and flower almost instantly.
Close to old-fashioned, but with a few shortcuts
Tradition has it that the type of food our mom’s used to make when she spent all day in the kitchen is the best.
Ladies: take a night on the town during Ladies Nite Out tonight
If you are looking for something to break up your week and add a little spice, then be sure to check out Lindstrom’s Ladies Nite Out tonight (Thursday).
Camp Fire USA sets price for Green Lake camp at $5 million; readies to auction structures soon
A land conservation non-profit, former campers and camp staff and a host of city and state officials, continue to work to keep Camp Ojiketa from becoming a housing subdivision.
Former addicts talk about consequences of meth habit
Misty started experimenting with alcohol at age 11.
Groundbreaking ceremony marks new generation of of senior living choices in North Branch
North Branch community leaders and leaders from Ecumen broke ground May 15 for senior housing in North Branch.
Vegetable gardening with containers
Would you like to enjoy the harvest of fresh vegetables but just don't have enough yard for a garden?
CLHS instructor named WalMart Teacher of the Year
Chisago Lakes High School Biology teacher John Whitacre was “stunned, shocked and speechless” Tuesday when he was honored as the local Wal Mart Teacher of the Year.
Desserts that start with a boxed cake mix
I think it’s time to sit down with a cup of coffee or tea and a bar or piece of cake, unless of course it’s 9 a.m.
Twins game makes for a great birthday celebration
If you have a young child with a summer birthday coming up, I have got the answer for you.
