Old ‘OJ’ juice plant demo on-deck
A blighted property in Lindstrom is coming down. The old “OJ” juice factory demolition has been awarded to Carl Bolander …
New option for Chisago County recyclables in Forest Lake
Chisago County residents now have a second option for proper disposal of household waste, recyclables and later — organic compost …
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Our community lost a good one over the holidays. Local attorney Tim Peterson sadly passed away. I have known Tim …
Vikings split two
North Branch rode their big time players in their second win of the season, beating the Hutchinson Tigers 59-50 in …
‘Cats get one win at prestigious tournament
The Wildcat girls’ hockey team played in the Crosstown Cup, a post-Christmas tournament at the Breck School’s Anderson Ice Arena …
Vikes riding Kuhlman’s wave to three straight victories
Three wins in a row have propelled the North Branch girls basketball team to a 5-3 record and dreams of …
Chisago Lakes Schools 2025 levy adopted, last year’s audit completed
There were no changes made to the spending and revenue numbers proposed for the 2025-2026 school year, as Chisago Lakes …
It takes ALL of us to succeed
When I started my career, I was an English Teacher. In all of the standards I taught, I can recall …
Foundation holds fentanyl awareness meeting at North Branch High School
The Fentanyl Free Communities Foundation teamed up with the Chisago County Opioid Advisory Council and North Branch Community Education to …
Bruce Johnson
Bruce was the eldest of three brothers, a man whose life was defined by hard work, dedication to his family, …
