LOCAL
Case numbers increased, schools benefitted in first year of merged police department
The one-year-old Lakes Area Police Department is back to a full roster, with the hiring of Officer Brian Carlson.
Mid-way into first year of language academy none of enthusiasm, interest has lessened
There is something exciting about what a group of people is accomplishing at a new charter school in Forest Lake.
North Branch School Board names Reisnouer interim supt. and Trok to retire
The North Branch School Board has approved Assistant Supt. Rodeny Reisnouer to serve the district as interim superintendent for two years.
Chisago City skatepark fundraiser heats up a chilly winter's night
The ladies of the concession stand were kept hopping at the January 8 skatepark fundraiser, at Chisago City Community Center.
It's time to start seeds indoors
Starting garden plants from seeds indoors can be an enjoyable project for any gardener. It's a relatively inexpensive way to get a wide variety of plants.
Baked spareribs, one of my favorite
Have you finally gotten all the holiday decorations put away for another year?
Get involved, participate in the Celebration of the Lakes
We are rapidly approaching my favorite time of the year.
Outdoor storage an issue for North Branch Council; along with complaint from ATV-user about ban
North Branch City Council had two conditional use permits on its agenda for the first full council session of 2005 Monday night.
New recycling company faces many challenges in start-up
Local entrepreneur Jonathan Glassel considers it his mission to change perceptions about recycling.
Wyoming welcomes new-elected council, mayor; meeting night changes to Tues.
A nearly all- new Wyoming City Council presided over the Monday night meeting in new quarters, setting the theme, as the mayor stated, of doing things differently in Wyoming.
Stacy councilwoman faces removal from office following felony plea
Newly re-elected councilperson Katie Davidson is facing removal from the Stacy City Council following a guilty plea on a felony charge in Ramsey County.
Recipes that you might like to try
Here it is folks––2005! As I pondered on what recipes to use to start the new year off in this column, I decided I’d do the Heinz 57 thing
Now is the time to browse through those seed catalogs
With cold winter winds blowing outside, what better way is there to spend a warm, comfortable evening indoors than browsing through garden seed catalogs for new ideas?
Skate Park benefit this weekend in Chisago City
This Friday marks a sad day in the Lindstrom business district. The Country Peddler will be closing its doors for good.
