LOCAL
New voters eager to cast their ballots November 2
In the paper the other day there were some amazing stats. No I’m not talking about how many sacks the Vikes got last Sunday. I’m referring to the number of new registered voters.
A few squash recipes, including dessert
Do you know what askutasquash is? It is a fall veggie––a squash. It means “green thing eaten green” and grew in Peru as long as 2,000 years ago.
Check-out the fitness center; area’s best kept secret
Observing the crowd at the Lions Annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday, at Chisago Lakes High School cafeteria, you couldn’t help but think that if even one-quarter of those enjoying the breakfast joined the fitness center 50 feet down the hallway-- what a great thing that would be.
What’s wrong with my Maple trees?
I have written several articles over the past couple of years regarding trees and shrubs.
Many more ways to fix sweet potatoes
Do you eat sweet potatoes at any other time of the year other than Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter?
Designers Salon offers relaxing atmosphere in new location
Designers Salon and Spa is enjoying a surge of business in its new location in Chisago City and the staff hopes they will continue to attract even more new customers.
Jennings’ name attached to grand jury investigation; lawyer says he’s cooperating but no comment is advised
Readers who want to learn more about the investigation of this area’s longtime state representative, Loren Jennings will just have to wait.
Traildrive stories, music and more at C.L. Lutheran Church
The Kichi Saga Swedish Club hosts the Dalarna Femund Traildrivers at 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17, at Chisago Lakes Lutheran Church, Center City.
Accident in butcher shop sends state representative to hospital; full recovery is expected, Nelson says
State Representative Peter Nelson is making a steady recovery from an accident last week at his meat processing business in Lindstrom.
Eagle Scout candidate organizes collection of dental supplies for Ukraine
A number of Eagle Scout projects covered in this paper have been for the local benefit-- community billboards, wooden benches encircling a park firepit...but, scouts may also opt to undertake projects that benefit the global community.
Carrots are on the menu for today!
What’s up doc? If you’re a gardener, you probably have not dug your carrots by this time, unless you’ve snaked a few as I have.
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS SET ASIDE FOR NOW
Fiber Arts Guild is meeting at History Center, in Lindstrom
The first gathering of the new Fiber Guild was Tuesday, September 14 at the Chisago County History Center in Lindstrom.
Japanese-like maples
In my last article, I wrote about plants that can be planted/transplanted in early fall.
Recipes for the ever abundant zucchini
I bet you thought I forgot to do zucchini recipes along with the other veggies I’ve written about.
