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Probation, parole, and Community Supervision Officers’ Week
The week of July 13-19, will be observed nationally as Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Officers’ Week.
Ever tried those 'back of the box' recipes?
Do you ever try the recipes that you see on the backs, inside or sides of boxes of pasta, cake mix boxes, insides of the wrappers around canned foods, butter or shortening boxes?
Hats-off to Karl Oskar crew
After more than 28 years of being part of Lindstrom’s annual Karl Oskar Days Celebration, I’m always amazed at how much a small group of dedicated volunteers can accomplish.
Chisago cop sworn-in, vacancy not filled yet, bar hours to be discussed July 22
The introduction of new police officer and interviews of those who applied for the city council vacancy dominated the regular Chisago City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 8.
Chisago County Fair July 17-20
Fair Kids Day is FreeThe Chisago County Fair is all set for July 17-20 in Rush City just east of the I35.
Former lawmaker looks at legislative session from the outside; predicts delayed backlash
For 18 years you couldn’t eavesdrop on a coffee shop debate or go through a campaign cycle without State Representative Loren Jennings’ name coming up.
See you at the Chisago County Fair
The Chisago County Master Gardeners have been very busy answering questions the last few weeks.
Perfect summertime salads
We are going to do salads today. Before we get into recipes, I’d like to give you a few tips that I’ve learned over the years on how to make great salads.
Stranger than fiction...
Just about the time you think that things get much more strange, along comes the Fourth of July.
Fairview Auxiliary Garden Tour is July 20
The beauty created when her daughter was married in their backyard, inspired Trudy Trenda of North Branch to begin to transform the family yard into an array of meandering garden settings.
The flavors of summer are varied
The flavors of summer are rich and varied, just as the days are.
Safety tips for gardening
We all know that gardening is a valuable hobby/pastime/occupation that provides us with fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers.
Was that the 100-year storm?
About a week and a half ago I overheard two older gentlemen talking about the weather and one asked the other if he thought we would get anymore rain.
The war on weeds
Ralph Waldo Emerson said “a weed is a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.”
