LOCAL
Controlling Weeds
It’s really difficult to write about weeds because they are so hard to describe without a colored picture.
A little hot dog trivia to chew on
Well folks, it’s National Hot Dog Month and if that doesn’t strike your fancy for something to put on the table tonight, at least read on for a little hot dog trivia.
Raw gemstone donation symbolic of this area's commitment, and solid support of orphanage work
At 5,300 pounds the amethyst encrusted boulder that graced the lobby of the RiverBank in Chisago City was a wonder of nature and a great conversation piece.
Students step back in time at Pioneer School in Taylors Falls
A trip back in time is about to begin again for area children and Dorothy Berntson couldn’t be more excited.
Fairview Auxiliary Garden Tour features nine gardens July 18
The annual Fairview Lakes Auxiliary Garden Tour, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 18, this year features nine gardens in Chisago City, Lindstrom, North Branch, Forest Lake and Hugo.
America loves strawberries
I think just about all of us love strawberries, unless you’re allergic to them, as some people are.
Lindstrom community honoring late publisher as Grand Marshal
The Karl Oskar Days Parade will posthumously honor Chisago County Press publisher John Silver as 2004 Grand Marshal.
UNIQUE SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM IN ITS 12TH YEAR
Project Seek popular as ever
Don’t call it “summer school.” Project Seek is so much more than that.
Things to do and not to do
I hesitate to date my articles since I can’t always control when the articles will be published.
Burgers are a favorite for the 4th
I can’t believe that it’s July 1 already.
County, state give go-ahead for temporary solution to jail space issue; double bunking
Chisago County will add 14 bedspaces to the county jail under special dispensation from the state, in an attempt to curb an over-budget incarceration line item.
Local entrepreneur envisions One Particular Harbour a place people will want to go
Rising early in the morning for years, and driving well-over an hour one-way into his office gave Steve Robbe plenty of windshield time to contemplate life and to assess opportunities.
Straw poll at meeting in favor of Wyoming Township continuing challenge
The people have spoken in Wyoming Township and the township board has listened.
It's never too late to learn something useful
On any third Saturday, if you step inside the Catholic church in Lindstrom, you’ll hear the gentle conversation of crafters, the hum of sewing machines and busy children in the playroom of St. Bridget’s Church basement.
