Jeff Norton
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NEWS
Keeping the kitchen spotless for dinner
I’m a huge fan of one-pan meals. Nothing worse than getting done cooking and eating and then having a mountain of dishes to do.
Sports
Adriaens and Eckhoff win Chisago Lakes Triathlon
Joe Adriaens has come close to winning the Chisago Lakes Triathlon in past years, but there always seemed to be some elite newcomer who was just passing through or using the Chisago Lakes Triathlon as a warm up that kept him from the top of the podium.
SCHOOLS
New legislation leads to facilities levy for Chisago Lakes School district
With a light summer agenda, the Chisago Lakes School Board spent a majority of its time during the regular meeting on Thursday, July 17 focusing on the Long Term Facilities Maintenance Fund and its approval for 2027 due to a recent legislative change.
NEWS
Bringing some unique tastes to you
I made an exciting discovery last week, although I didn’t have enough time to share it with you guys quite yet in this space.
NEWS
Happy Karl Oskar Days!!!
It’s the grand ol’ Karl Oskar Days in Lindstrom this week, and I’m excited!! The weather looks great (maybe not Friday, but other than that, PERFECT) and the downtown area looks great with the new parking lot and murals.
NEWS
Squeezing in some pepper recipes
With the humidity, heat and rain the past few weeks, our pepper plants have absolutely exploded. We are on the cusp of picking the first few green peppers, and our habaneros and jalapenos look to be our healthiest yet.
NEWS
Sweets and meats on 4th of July
The Fourth of July is always a time to celebrate. It’s America’s Independence Day, and it’s always a fun time!
Sports
Girls highlight excellent finishes at state golf meet
North Branch senior Ashley Bistodeau ended her career at North Branch on a high mark, shooting a personal best 78 after an opening round 90 at The Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan at the Class AA state meet last week.
Sports