CHISAGO LAKES BOND VOTE TUESDAY, MAY 13
Voters who pay property taxes into the Chisago Lakes School District will vote Tuesday, May 13 on a request allowing the district to borrow $63.7 million. Funds will be used for multiple capital projects at the high school, middle school, Primary and Taylors Falls buildings, along with athletic ballfields drainage …
Daniel Guenther
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Daniel Richard Guenther. Dan was born to William and Sherry Guenther on February 1, 1986 in Cambridge, MN and passed away on May 3, 2025 at the age of 39.
Jackie Fountain
Jackie “Jack” J. Fountain, age 86 of Chisago City, MN, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024 of pancreatic cancer in Rockport, TX.
Carol Ann Clarin
Carol Clarin, 83, of Stacy, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025. Born in Little Falls, Carol was raised in St. Cloud and Circle Pines, the beloved daughter of Joseph and Clara Osowski. She was a cherished sister to Joe Jr., Bonnie, Marvin and Brian.
Bradley Barr
Bradley Michael Barr, age 74, passed away at home on May 2nd, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Pioneer Road crash sentencing set for May 28
It has been approximately one year since last summer’s double fatality crash on Pioneer Road, close to the line between Chisago City and Wyoming that took the lives of a 76 year old man and a 64 year old woman. Prosecutors announce a recent guilty plea has been accepted in …
Taylors Falls council deliberating number of cannabis licenses
Entrepreneurs interested in purchasing the “MINNDOT LOT” on main street in Taylors Falls have basically stayed on the sidelines for years – that is until recreational adult use cannabis became legal in Minnesota. The proximity of Taylors Falls to what developers look at as a clamoring Wisconsin market, now makes …
NB appoints council member, again
The vacancy on the North Branch City Council created with Peter Schaps’ sudden resignation April 8 has been filled. Jim Ibinger, who was on the ballot but not a top vote-getter last November, was appointed 4-0. Three of the five leaders on the council now have been “elected.”
Projects tour exposes cobbled nature of the high school
To the casual observer, Chisago Lakes High School doesn’t look like it needs about $29 million worth of TLC, but people taking a tour of the site last week were advised many issues to be addressed are hidden in building systems and structure. Pipes, air handlers, wiring, alarms, lighting, rooftops, …
PROM 2025
Students from North Branch and Chisago Lakes were looking dapper for their prom dances on Saturday, April 26. North Branch’s was at the Scandia Creamery while CL’s was held at Big Rock Creek.
Children’s book by Shafer resident available now
A Shafer grandmother who is also a postal clerk in Scandia has donned yet another hat — that of a children's book author. Bonny Mack is excited to announce her colorfully illustrated story, relating an adventure involving a folklore figure, farm animals and a young boy, is available in book …
CL girls lax team finally runs into a loss
After four straight blowouts to start the season, the Chisago Lakes girls lacrosse team was handed their first loss of the year in a 12-11 thriller against St. Croix Prep.
‘Cats break even in two
Jess Dittel-Hoefler had six hits in two games to help the Wildcat softball team split two games last week in the Mississippi 8 Conference.
Wildcats split two razor tight games
The Chisago Lakes boys lacrosse team played in two games last week that were decided by one goal and that came out on both ends of the spectrum in the contests.
Vikes conquer Thunder on suicide squeeze attempt
North Branch’s baseball team kicked off last week with an extra innings win over the Zimmerman Thunder on Monday, April 21, but a tough matchup against Princeton followed, and a rain out against Monticello kept them at 1-1 for the week.
NB rebounds from slow start with three straight wins
The North Branch softball team started the year in a tough stretch, going 1-7 with their only win against an out-of-state team from Wisconsin.
Lots of things to do this weekend
This weekend Mark and the crew at AAA Recycling will hold their first recycling event. The event runs Saturday from 8am to 2pm in the lower parking lot of Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City. This is your chance to get rid of clutter that has been bugging you …
Molly Savold
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Molly Michelle Savold, age 41, on April 14th, 2025, at the MN Health Fairview University of Minnesota Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born on October 20th, 1983, at St. Croix Regional Hospital in St. Croix Falls, WI, Molly was …
Celebrate May 5 in Mexican style!
It’s Cinco de Mayo coming up early next week, and if you’re one of those who likes to get in the spirit of all of the holidays, this column will be for you.
