LOCAL
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.
Garlic is a wonderful herb
Today I am going to talk a bit about an herb that is a member of the lily family, a cousin of onions, leeks, shallots and chives, and is sometimes referred to as “the stinking rose.” I’m referring to garlic.
No parking established
If you’ve been finding easy access to ice fishing and recreation on Chisago Lake by parking on County Road 83 (Chisago Blvd.) you will have to park elsewhere from now on.
Treasured recipes from a special friend
In today’s column I’m sharing recipes and something fun with you that comes from a very dear friend and relative who died on Christmas day this past year at the age of 93.
Phorid flies
You are probably already receiving seed catalogs and while it may be early to order seeds, it’s not too early to plan.
Decades in Eastern Star organization filled with music, community service and memories
Carol O’Neil Norelius, 93, has hit a milestone as a 74-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
ROUND BARN, FARMHOUSE TO BE HISTORIC SITE
Moody Farm Project literally getting ready to roll
When the Chisago County Historical Society realized it would be too costly a project to move a historic round barn located in the southern part of the county, to a collection of historic buildings in the north central part of the county...the next best thing was to bring the historic …
Oven meals to warm you up!
When the weather is cold and crisp, I lean towards making oven meals and this is what it’s about today.
Achievement Center opens North Branch site, offers programs
The Chisago Lakes Achievement Center’s (CLAC) goal has finally sprung to the full realization through the establishment of a North Branch satellite (North Branch Achievement Center-NBAC).
