LOCAL
It's time or rhubarb recipes
It is definitely time for rhubarb recipes. First, just a couple hints about preparing and storing this tart fruit, at least that’s what some printed material I have says about it.
Local groups working to make a difference
There is a great fundraiser taking place for a new stadium at the Chisago Lakes High School.
“Lucky Lou” WWII ship lives on in North Branch
Hank Brooker was back in the North Branch School Board of Directors’ meeting room last week, in the same building where he spent many an evening during his multiple terms on the Board.
City, state officials get an ear-full about rubble pile in Chisago City
Complaints about the rubble mountain in Chisago City are piling up about as deep as the debris in-question.
Youth center under construction on Evie Free Church campus
A groundbreaking service was held at the grounds of the Chisago Lakes Evangelical Free Church Sunday, May 15, for a 24,000 square foot youth center, gymnasium and maintenance building.
Chisago City appears to have made its way out of financial woods; Board of Review session is busy
Chisago City’s 2004 year-end audit was presented at the city council meeting last week, at the first regular session attended by newly-elected council persons Larry Parker and Don Taylor.
Grape vines not for impatient gardeners
I have 10 grape vines which evolved as a family effort.
Celebrating a special Norwegian Day
It’s soon to be a celebration time for hundreds of Norwegians in Minnesota.
Construction continues on Hwy. 8 and Veteran's Memorial
The Chisago County Press would like to send out a great big “get better soon” to Mrs. Moody.
DURING 60TH ANNIVERSARY WEEK OF VE DAY
Retired doctor shares his Holocaust experiences with NB students
He lived through the Holocaust, but he doesn’t like describing himself as a survivor.
Honor moms this Mother's Day
It would appear that winter has left for the second time this year.
Lawn care concerns
In January I did an article on lawn care for our Bonanza (March 5). I did this because Jerry Spetzman, one of our many speakers, was to do a session on lawn care.
Alice cooks up a few Mexican-American dishes
Today is the 5th of May, Cinco de Mayo (sin-koe dae my-oh, as the Mexican people would say).
NORTH BRANCH K-9 UNIT EARNS NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
A couple of law enforcement veterans find partnering is to their liking
North Branch Police Officer Ron Rollins said one of the toughest decisions he’s ever had to make was to leave Lakes Area Police Dept. (16 years with Lindstrom Police) and accept a job with North Branch P.D.
