Willey receives lifesaving award at annual CCSO banquet
On December 23, 2025 Levi Willey was visiting his grandmother for Christmas break. During his visit his grandmother became dizzy …
Veterans man local flag disposal event
The Legion Post in Chisago Lakes offered a flag disposal/retirement opportunity at Moberg Park in Chisago City last weekend. They …
100 year Midsummer Grand Marshals picked for their ultimate sacrifice
For this 100th year of Midsummer Days in North Branch the sponsoring organization—the American Legion Post 85— has opted to …
Wildcats hang tough with Skippers before second half surge
An undefeated regular season and a Section 7 championship earned the Chisago Lakes girls lacrosse team a return trip to …
Bulldogs compile a 3-1 record on a busy week
Against the Cambridge (formerly Rum River) Bandits, starter Beau Fandel came out after one batter with an arm injury, and …
Minke and Melvin conquer The Quarry, headed to state
North Branch will be represented on Minnesota’s biggest high school golf stage next week after Nick Melvin and Jenna Minke …
Chisago Lakes hires Stavig for high school principal, as Yackley retiring
Chisago Lakes has made their choice for the next principal in the high school building, and it’s Brent Stavig.
North Branch inks three year contract with Superintendent
The North Branch Area Schools Superintendent contract was adopted for another three years, by the school board, last week. The …
Tax abatement approved and bond sale authorized; principal to retire
The school board met for a short meeting on Thursday, April 16 and tackled a few major tasks.
DeWayne Gunderson
DeWayne “Gundy” Gerhard Gunderson passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. DeWayne was born on May 6, …
Lorens Johnson
Lorens Edward "Butch" Johnson, age 82, of Center City, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2026.
