LOCAL
Strawberries and the Bonanza
This is a very exciting time of the year for the Chisago County Master Gardeners.
Recognizing 'National Canned Food Month'
With the health experts encouraging all of us to eat lots of fruits and veggies in our daily diet, we are reading, learning and understanding what it means to eat nutritiously.
Fifth graders get first-hand lesson in world affairs and learn they can make a difference
Back in December two of the fifth grade classrooms at Taylors Falls School shipped 80 pounds of items 7,000 miles, to a village in Afghanistan.
Volunteer just doing something she enjoys—lots of it
Being a volunteer has opened up Laura Nelson’s life to any number of new experiences.
Lemons to perk us up this time of year
It’s all about lemons today, folks.
Tips on winter injury and pruning
Thus far, this winter has been quite easy on trees and shrubs.
"ON BEHALF OF YOUTH AWARD AWARD"
Two honored for contributions
The Forest Lake Area Youth Service Bureau is pleased to announce the winners of the 2003 On Behalf of Youth Award.
Insects of houseplants
Last time I wrote on some of the ways that one can control pests from getting on houseplants.
Chili makes for a quick warmer-upper!
Are you aware that this coming weekend, Jan. 23, 24 and 25, is Celebration of the Lakes in our area?
Taylors Falls alumnus promotes literacy and his publication at school where he learned to love books
Madison works as a carpenter and travels extensively building concert sets. He has settled in his wife Mary’s hometown of Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
New electronics disposal site sanctioned by county; open to residents at a subsidized drop-off fee
Jenny and Dick Johnson’s enterprise on Highway 30 just south of Harris has been selected as the official site for recycling electronic items in Chisago County.
Houseplant insect control
Some of you have been growing houseplants for years with excellent success.
JEWELRY TRADE MOVES ASIDE FOR PRINTWORKS
New business to locate in local shop run by two generations
One year shy of the 50th anniversary of his store being established; Ki Gulbranson, second generation Lindstrom jeweler, is closing-up shop.
Auxiliary honors first two babies of 2004
The New Year’s baby at Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center, in Wyoming, was born exactly 15 minutes past midnight Jan. 1, 2004. Makenna Faith Runk was apparently in a hurry to get here, making her appearance a full month ahead of schedule.
