How’s that for a welcome?
Students at Taylors Falls Elementary School met their fundraising goal of 12,000 dollars. Principal Jason Riebe slept on the roof of the school the night of November 24 (it rained that night). As the other part of the deal was Riebe had to wear a turkey costume.
North Branch Old Town street improvements assessments being reviewed December 6
North Branch City Council is hosting a public hearing concerning a multi-million dollar project covering the northwest old town area of the city December 6. The public has an opportunity for input and will learn about the proposed projects with the hearing beginning at 7 p.m. at city hall.
North Branch council briefs....
The North Branch City Council meeting began last week with a swearing in and badge-pinning for two new police officers. One, Jason Sievert, has years of experience with a sheriff’s department and the other, Isabel Linnerooth, is new to law enforcement.
TF levy hearing productive, city seeking sales tax
After patiently fielding comments and questions from the half dozen or so people attending the council meeting last week, the Taylors Falls City Council adopted the 2026 budget and levy. Several residents over the span of 75 minutes described their concerns about the proposed city property tax, which was shown …
Wild River Audubon Society celebrates 50 years of local Christmas Bird Count
At this time of year, holiday traditions abound. For many that means shopping, baking, sending greeting cards and wrapping gifts. But for a hardy group of local nature-lovers, Christmas means it’s time to count the birds.
Light up the night!
Taylors Falls Mayor Brandon Weiberg easily stood out on his “float’ in the Lighting Festival Parade last weekend.
Community Thanksgiving meal
The Chisago Lakes Community Thanksgiving meal was once again a huge success.
Boys stage furious comeback vs Orono
The Wildcat boys’ hockey team broke open a tie game with four straight goals in the first half of the third period and went on to pummel the Northern Edge 7-3 on Tuesday, November 25 at East Bethel Arena. The game was not as close as the score indicated, as …
‘Cats bounce back from first losses
A hat trick from Mia Simones led the Mounds View/Irondale Mustangs, ranked 17th in Class AA, to a 5-3 win over the Wildcat girls’ hockey team, ranked 11th in Class A, on Tuesday, November 25 at Chisago Lakes Arena. It was just the second loss of the season for the …
Scott Anfang
Scott William Anfang, age 67, passed away peacefully Monday, November 24, 2025 at his residence in Center City, MN.
Linda Cheesbrough
Linda Lorraine Cheesbrough, age 70, of Lindstrom, Minnesota passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Brian Berg
Brian Charles Berg, age 83, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at his home in Taylors Falls, MN.
Christmas - full speed ahead
A huge thank you goes out to all of the women, men and children who worked so hard at the Chisago Lakes area Free Thanksgiving Meal.
Turning the page to Christmas tastes
Now that turkey day is over, it’s time to start focusing on Christmas recipes, and we’ll have plenty in this space over the next couple weeks leading up to the big holiday!
Law Enforcement
Dozens of overnight parking violations cited and vehicle owners warned over the week. There is no parking on most city streets overnight from now until spring. There are temporary allowances that can be made if you contact your local police department and explain a special situation should there be a …
Brian Berg
Brian Charles Berg, age 83, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at his home in Taylors Falls, MN.
Susanna Witkowski
Susanna Mary Ruth Wilson Witkowski, 49, of North Branch, passed away on November 18, 2025.
Hubert Bieringer
Hubert Donavan “Don” Bieringer, 84, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025.
Joan Johnson
Joan Francis Johnson, age 97, of Taylors Falls, MN passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025 at Comforts of Home Assisted Living Center in St. Croix Falls, WI.
