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Swedish Immigrant Trail grows even further
County officials were on-site observing the bridge placement for the Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail Tuesday this week. In photo: Parks Board member Judy Chartrand next to retired county parks director Laird Mork, left. In back row, Chris DuBose, county commissioner; with Joe Tart, current parks director; Gregg Carlson in orange …
School is starting soon - maybe... I wear a mask, but in my car?
We finally moved our son back to Mankato for another year of college, or so we hope. As of right now the plan at MSU is to have about half the classes hybrid where half the students would come in for labs one week then the other half the following …
Use the abundance of summer squash in these delectible dishes
I am going to give you squash recipes. Not winter squash (I don’t want to think about winter) but zucchini and yellow summer squash. I bet you thought I forgot about zuc recipes. Not a chance! The soft-skinned and soft-fleshed squash with a shiny surface, are best when they are …
Covid-19 not getting in way of Girl Scouts' pursuit of Silver Award, en route to Gold
In the era of Covid-19 when even the Minnesota state fair waved the white flag, two Girl Scouts found a way to forge ahead on their summer battle plan for earning a Silver Award.
New W&L Commission meets for first time
The new five-member North Branch Water & Light Commission met last week for the first time. Chris Bibeau’s seat was the only carryover term retained from the discarded three-person group. He is joined by appointees Thomas Hals, Nathan Keech, Mic Dahlberg and Terry Smith.
ArtReach's 10th annual member's show can be viewed in a socially distanced gallery or online
The 10th Annual Members Show at ArtReach St. Croix opened on Thursday, July 9 with a mostly outdoor reception. This year’s exhibition features work by 39 member artists and represents many different kinds of art most was created by artists who live or work in the St. Croix Valley.
Where did the summer go? Shop, eat locally, that truck has suds on it
One would expect with the whole pandemic and most people staying close to home that our summers would be dragging on with nothing to do. I will admit - that is a huge fantasy of mine, to have nothing to do and actually be bored. I had visions of fishing every day, …
Different ways to prepare green beans
Have you been enjoying fresh green beans as much as I have? Whether or not they come from your garden, roadside stand or the farmer’s market, there is nothing quite like the flavor of this green veggie... except for tomatoes, corn, etc. Here I go, liking every veggie that grows in …
Karl and Kristina on the go
You may have noticed that the statue of immigrants in Lindstrom, who are foundational characters for a set of beloved Swedish novels, is missing...but not due to any political controversy. The landmark on mainstreet, the ever-stoic Karl Oskar and Kristina, pictured above southbound on I-35, were transported July 15 to …
Elms Estates residents get another year to clear out; public meeting set for Aug. 4
Residents of Lindstrom's Elms Estates met Wednesday July 15 for an update about their pending relocation. Owner Rosita Meehan had planned to vacate the property two years ago with the hopes of selling the property. Residents were given a two year notice to either move their park models or vacate. …
Lindstrom peninsula building site to linger longer
Lindstrom City Planner Beth Richmond informed council last week the redevelopment site on the west end of the city is going to remain untouched at least until 2021. She added, the developers “are switching strategies.”
Church secretary role can be integrated in both spiritual, physical health worlds
Members of First United Methodist Church in Lindstrom-- never fear, your secrets are safe with Carol Schmidt. Retirement looms right around the corner for the church secretary, the church is interviewing possible successors this week. Still, in doing an interview for this newspaper she was all about discretion.
Virus numbers good and bad, we have hope of a summer celebration
There is something else happening with the virus in Minnesota and I assume nationally. The fact that numbers seem to increase of positive tests (due to more testing), the number of deaths is plummeting. We have had it beaten into our way of thinking that deaths lag positive tests. Well the …
Unusual summer salads
It’s the season of lots of fresh fruits and veggies. For that matter, some are always in season. I’m not big about having tomato, lettuce, cucumber and a bit of shredded cheese sprinkled over the top. IN the winter, I like to make Waldorf salad, a variety of coleslaws, cottage cheese with …
