LOCAL
Cranberries: not just for Thanksgiving
It’s getting close to celebrating Thanksgiving Day and that’s when I start thinking of all the traditional foods we eat.
Spider mites and houseplants
When researching spider mites I found that they can find refuge on just about any kind of plant.
Priest of 65 years is duly honored at special mass
The St. Croix Valley was very grey Sunday, November 16.
Cars are key component in battle against poverty; area congregation doing its part
The St. Paul Area Synod of the Lutheran Church has adopted a simple, but what some might call miraculous goal for the church. By the year 2010 nobody shall be forced to live in poverty.
Getting cold enough to serve soup
I think we’ve arrived at “soup season!”
CWD testing at three local registration stations
There are three local businesses that have enrolled as testing stations for the Department of Natural Resources chronic wasting disease (CWD) program. Scandia Farm & Home, Frankie’s in Chisago City and Mike’s Bait and Sporting Goods in Wyoming Township are participants.
'Youth service' includes sweat equity
In the cool crisp air of November, a group of community service youth and volunteers made a difference in the lives of Forest Lake residents.
Children are a reason to be thankful; picture yourself as a Foster Parent
When the falling leaves and autumn season lead us to anticipate the upcoming holidays, our thoughts turn to pumpkin pie and people and things we treasure.
Waiting is over; Polaris R & D facility going in at Wyoming location
After 16 months or so of searching for a site, Polaris Industries officially selected Wyoming for its $25 million research and development facility.
Local 4-Her excels at Minnesota State Horse Shows
At the Minnesota State 4-H Horse Show, held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this fall, Meghan McCarville and her horse Rodney Goodbar were named the overall High Point Pleasure Champion.
Chisago Lakes High School play later than usual; but large cast, special effects and added performances couldn’t be rushed
Theatre-goers will have more opportunities to see this year’s fall play “My Son is Crazy––But Promising” at Chisago Lakes High School.
Local retired judge joins UN legal team to ensure justice in Kosovo
Retired Judge Linn Slattengren is finding himself as busy, or even more so, now that he’s not tied to the workings of the Tenth Judicial District.
North Branch referendum questions denied 2-1; Vitalis, Berg, Stensrud win in Chisago
The North Branch levy requests were turned down by voters in that district in balloting Tuesday by about a two-to-one margin.
Winter mulch
Webster's New Collegiate dictionary defines mulch as "a protective covering, spread or left on the ground especially to reduce evaporation, maintain even soil temperature, prevent erosion, control weeds or enrich soil."
