LOCAL
Sheriff's sergeant drowns in St. Croix River, was medal of valor awardee
Funeral services were held Monday for Chisago County Sheriff’s Sgt. Ron Butcher, closing the sheriff’s offices for the day as friends and colleagues said goodbye.
Wild Mountain adds Wild Adventure Island
At the center of the island pool a small crowd forms to stand and wait every five minutes.
One of summer's delights
We are going to do cantaloupe today. It is one of summer’s delights; sweet and juicy and full of things good for us.
Blueberries in July
July is blueberry month in Minnesota. This fruit is native to North America and is fast becoming a favorite in our area.
Kids follow tracks and traces in NB
The notorious gangster John Dillinger once paid a doctor to have his fingerprints burned off with acid.
Controlling Weeds
It’s really difficult to write about weeds because they are so hard to describe without a colored picture.
A little hot dog trivia to chew on
Well folks, it’s National Hot Dog Month and if that doesn’t strike your fancy for something to put on the table tonight, at least read on for a little hot dog trivia.
Raw gemstone donation symbolic of this area's commitment, and solid support of orphanage work
At 5,300 pounds the amethyst encrusted boulder that graced the lobby of the RiverBank in Chisago City was a wonder of nature and a great conversation piece.
Students step back in time at Pioneer School in Taylors Falls
A trip back in time is about to begin again for area children and Dorothy Berntson couldn’t be more excited.
Fairview Auxiliary Garden Tour features nine gardens July 18
The annual Fairview Lakes Auxiliary Garden Tour, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 18, this year features nine gardens in Chisago City, Lindstrom, North Branch, Forest Lake and Hugo.
America loves strawberries
I think just about all of us love strawberries, unless you’re allergic to them, as some people are.
Lindstrom community honoring late publisher as Grand Marshal
The Karl Oskar Days Parade will posthumously honor Chisago County Press publisher John Silver as 2004 Grand Marshal.
UNIQUE SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM IN ITS 12TH YEAR
Project Seek popular as ever
Don’t call it “summer school.” Project Seek is so much more than that.
Things to do and not to do
I hesitate to date my articles since I can’t always control when the articles will be published.
