No resolution as county strike nears fourth day
Neither side in the stalled-out contract negotiations between the Teamsters 320 local and Chisago County leaders is happy with the …
North Branch county commissioner not filing for re-election
Chisago County District 1 Commissioner Jim Swenson announced this week he will not be on the ballot for re-election in …
Time of year to get valuation, class for property tax right
In looking over the property tax statements that came in the mail recently, if you have a concern or think …
Offense continues to roll for Vikes
The North Branch softball team continued its strong early-season play with a pair of convincing victories last week, rolling past …
Two homers catapult NB over Red Knights in opener
The North Branch softball team opened its 2026 season in impressive fashion Monday, March 30, rallying past Class 3A sixth-ranked …
Giese named North Branch’s Athena Award winner
Brooke Giese has built an outstanding high school career marked by excellence in athletics, academics, and community involvement.
Wildcat Academy expansion going well, and district settles with teachers
The Chisago Lakes School Board held their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 19 and although the agenda was light on …
CCS students love to read!
Top readers at Chisago Christian School celebrate “I Love to Read” month.
NBAEF awards over $33,000 in grants to NBAPS
Representatives of the North Branch Area Education Foundation (NBAEF) visited North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS), to announce 2026 grant …
Judy Hagert
Judy Gayle (Matz) Hagert, age 81, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at her home in Lindstrom.
Carol Butler
Carol Mae Butler of Chisago City passed away March 26, 2026 at the age of 87.
