LOCAL
Law changes are good and bad
Last Monday marked some big changes in this beautiful state we call home.
Soil and water conservation is a set of beliefs and actions evolving to meet local needs
Chances are pretty good you won’t ever see projects that the county’s Soil and Water Conservation District has helped make happen.
When lightning strikes your tree
This is the time of year when Minnesota receives frequent thunder and lightning storms.
Peaches are the third most popular fruit
Peaches anyone? This creamy, yellow, velvety-skinned fruit is the third most popular fruit in the U.S. (the first is apples, the second is oranges).
Relay for Life right around corner
This is your chance to help fight cancer and the community needs your help.
County Commissioners not gung-ho on elevating county bridge; request sent to committee for research
Only one county commissioner expressed outright support for the request from the Chisago Lakes Restoration Association last week to consider elevating the County Road 20 bridge to allow boats to navigate from North Lindstrom Lake into North Center Lake and vice-versa.
Area officers sharpen field sobriety test skills; new DUI limit effective Aug. 1
The .08 blood alcohol limit in Minnesota goes into effect August 1 and many area law enforcement officers decided to sharpen the skills they use to identify someone “under the influence.” (Minnesota was the final state to adopt the lower limit.)
Growing ornamental grasses
Ornamental grasses have become very popular for the home landscape in recent years, and for good reason, there are many attractive and diverse varieties. They are dependable and easy to grow.
Fresh from the garden veggie time
It’s fresh from the garden veggie time. I’ve been picking green beans for a couple of weeks, as I’m sure you have as well, if you’re a vegetable gardener.
Cruise For a Cure this Sat.
The heat wave just keeps rolling along.
After joining her son in volunteering; local mom can't wait for next opportunity
“They” always say you never know what to expect in your life when children come along.
Board approves commitment to improve CL Ice Arena
The Chisago Lakes School Board last week approved entering into a contract to improve conditions at the Chisago Lakes Ice Arena.
Check your garden for the squash vine borer
The squash vine borer is a clearwing moth common east of the Rocky Mountains.
It’s all about raspberries this week!
Any day now I’m expecting a phone call from one of my sisters who lives in St. Anthony Village, a suburb of Minneapolis.
