LOCAL
More questions than answers after review of developer request to cross county parkland
Several officials, some of them elected, some members of government staff-- got together Monday this week to review a proposal from a developer who is asking to be able to use county parkland to construct an access road to serve a 100- home plat.
Those pesky boxelder bugs
The last time I wrote about boxelder bugs was in 2000 when I compared them to the asian ladybug beetle.
It’s not apples, but applesauce this week
I’m not through with apples yet, but today it’s using applesauce in recipes.
As winter nears, remember our less fortunate neighbors
My family had the pure pleasure of spending an entire weekend with my 87-year-young grandmother in Iowa.
County law enforcement special units active
Something the sheriff said he’d like to have done years ago has finally been implemented with the help of about $14,000 in local, private donations and other funding sources....Chisago County has two K-9 units.
CLHS promises unique performance of Cinderella
It’s definitely not a Disney flick, but the director, cast and crew of this year’s Chisago Lakes High School musical know they are putting together something just as memorable.
Dickhudt receives art service award
Former Chisago Lakes School District Superintendent Dr. Tom Dickhudt was chosen to receive the Outstanding Service Award Outside of the Profession” from the Art Educators of Minnesota.
Yellow jackets –– more than a nuisance
I have said too many times how things happen or someone will call me, giving me an idea for the next weeks’ topics.
It’s all about apples…from salad to cake
It’s more apple recipes today. You can’t get a ripe, juicy tomato, fresh from the garden type for nine months of the year and fresh bing cherries are only around for a short time, but apples are another story.
North Branch Library to be first of library projects to open; furnishings, materials are on-site
The trio of new library branches in Chisago County is nearing completion, and North Branch’s library will be the first to open-- Monday, October 24.
Halloween party this weekend in Chisago City
You will notice in this edition of the Press a special home improvement section dedicated to homeowners.
Infrastructure needs getting sorted out, addressed by priority; in expanded Chisago City area
Chisago City Council selected a plan to provide water trunk lines out to the north and west of town last week.
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK
District finds balance between nutritious and fun foods
Think back to elementary and even secondary school.
It’s time to put those roses to bed!
The onset of the fall season brings with it not only a myriad of color combinations for us to visually enjoy, but also a series of gardening chores for us to perform.
