LOCAL
Alice helps you dress up left-over turkey
We are going to talk turkey today.
Advances in human medical care such as laser technology, very useful to veterinarian
In a bloodless procedure in the lower level of Chisago Lakes veterinary Hospital a young mixed-breed cat has her claws totally removed.
Frandsen Park improvements move up from back-burner with state grant and unexpected donor funding
One of Chisago County’s biggest and prettiest lakes--Rush Lake-- is still scenic and relatively unspoiled. But it won’t remain that way forever.
Taylors Falls Lighting Festival Royal Lady presides over 20th celebration
As a reliable volunteer, a good natured helper-outer, a community choir member, a quasi-mom for nine foreign exchange students and for a host of other attributes-- Carol Nelson was selected Taylors Falls Royal Lady of the Village for 2004.
North Branch Schools superintendent announces retirement this summer
The North Branch School Board is in the market for a new superintendent.
Is daddy longlegs a spider?
It must be the end of the growing season, because I have toyed with the idea of writing an in-depth article on each of the insects that visit me in the garden.
Reindeer visit Taylors Falls Elementary – do they know Santa?
Tom Scheib of Dancing Reindeer Farm in Milltown, Wis., brought two reindeer from his herd that are housed on a leased farm outside of Taylors Falls to the Taylors Falls Elementary School for a visit with some of the classes last week.
Cottage Gifts opens in new, bigger location
John and Pam Anderson were ready for a bigger space almost from the first day they purchased Cottage Gifts in Lindstrom.
Cranberry dishes to grace your holiday table
Can you imagine preparing a holiday dinner without the traditional crimson cranberry somewhere in the menu?
Christmas lights go up, the holidays are here
I don’t know about you, but my summer and fall are officially over.
David R. Perez earns Eagle Scout Award
David Perez, 15, of Chisago City, has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts––the Eagle Scout Award.
Rod’s offers new amenities at new store in Almelund
Rod’s Country Corner moved and reopened in a new location in Almelund and barely missed a beat serving customers.
Center City theatre has new life with opening of antique mall
Barry Moe is finally able to see the results of one-and-a-half years of hard labor at Center City’s newest business establishment.
National Hospice Month: For North Branch woman, Hospice is a new way of life
“Hospice Care: It’s About How You Live,” is the theme of National Hospice Month.
