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Dance, dance!
Dance, dance!
AED donation from SLFD
AED donation from SLFD
Celebration of the Lakes 2026 Fishing contest
Celebration of the Lakes 2026 Fishing contest
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County insurance trust to pay out $7.5 million
A years-long lawsuit filed against Chisago County by a former family member of disgraced sheriff Rick Duncan has been settled. …
North Branch leads permit activity, Wyoming in second
New construction activity in Chisago County in 2025 came to well over 2,000 permits issued from the county alone, with …
Lindstrom city council advances crosswalk projects, hires public works director
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Dance, dance!
The Chisago Lakes High Kick and Jazz dance teams competed at the state meet at the Target Center last week …
‘Cats split two with section teams
Chisago Lakes closed out a busy week on the hardwood with a split, overwhelming Hermantown at home before running into …
Area grapplers win some section matches
At St. Paul Harding High School last Saturday, the fourth-seeded Wildcat wrestling team made it to the semifinals of the …
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CL School Board gives green light to expanding online learning next year
The Chisago Lakes Wildcat Academy, the district’s online school, is expanding to offer middle school classes for next year.
AED donation from SLFD
Stacy-Lent firefighters allocated funds from their charitable gaming proceeds and will install a life saving AED unit at a North …
North Branch renewal of levy up for vote
The taxpayers in the North Branch Area Public Schools District will be going to the polls Tuesday, February 10. The …
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Obituaries
Karin Swenson
The funeral service for Karin Mae Swenson was held on Monday, February 9, at Bethel Lutheran Church. A graveside service …
Delbert Mitchell
Delbert Donald Mitchell, age 81, passed away February 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July …
Donna Haines
Donna J. Haines, age 91, of Willmar, passed away Saturday, February 21, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.
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County insurance trust to pay out $7.5 million
North Branch leads permit activity, Wyoming in second
Lindstrom city council advances crosswalk projects, hires public works director
County Board awards SIRT culvert, rejects old jail site purchase bids
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