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A couple of old-time recipes, plus a rhubarb cake
Guess what––I’ve gotten a couple of “new to me” cookbooks to page through, on loan from a friend, so I’ve been busy copying recipes like crazy.
Call it a fee, but a tax is a tax
Well, what started as a cold and rainy weekend sure took a 180 by the end of the long weekend.
Award-winning plants
The Perennial Plant Association's "2005 Perennial Plant of the Year" title was awarded this year to a plant little known to most gardeners.
Memorial Day picnic recipes
Today’s recipes are those that you might like to make for a picnic or family gathering.
Graduation time for area seniors
Boy, did I have a great weekend. On Thursday my oldest child graduated from pre-school.
Marine tells TF fifth graders about recent tour in Iraq
When Joshua Wright graduated from high school, he made a decision that few have the determination to make – he joined the Marines.
Yellow-Headed Spruce Sawfly
If you have spruce trees it's time to start being concerned about the yellow-headed spruce sawfly.
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.
