Local federal charges filed against male who cyberstalked North Branch High School students
An indictment announced by the U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen has local connections; and investigators are asking for North Branch High …
Center City council briefs...
Center City Council met January 6 for a regular meeting. Council member Lloyd Vetter joined via Zoom.
County grads play key role in national championship
When the University of Wisconsin–River Falls football team broke through and claimed the NCAA Division III national championship, the moment …
Chisago Lakes girls wrestling makes history
On Wednesday, January 7, the Wildcat girls’ wrestling team competed in dual meets for the first time in program history …
Kovarik brothers continue to shine for North Branch grappling
The Viking wrestling team headed across the border for a triangular at Somerset Middle School and came away with a …
CL school board holds first meeting of year
The Chisago Lakes School Board organized for the year 2026 in a special meeting January 5 lasting about 40 minutes. …
North Branch alum celebrated for donating; and voices support of personal finance course
After spending some time with Max Malmquist at the North Branch School Board meeting last week it was pretty apparent …
North Branch schools’ audit, levy, and single polling place adopted
Over the past several years the North Branch Area school district did see a growth in student population of six …
Darlene Mellgren
Darlene F. Mellgren, age 66, of Chisago City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 7, 2026.
Marjorie Holmquist
Marjorie Patricia (Noreen) Holmquist, age 96, passed away at Christian Community Home in Osceola, Wisconsin.
