Ronald Schlipp
Ron R. Schlipp, age 65, of Center City, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2026, at home.
Cannabis cultivation to get another look by county
A group of neighbors living next to a cannabis cultivation site in Sunrise Township, brought their concerns to the Chisago County Board last week. At the same meeting Commissioner Dan Dahlberg requested some of those same issues be on the meeting agenda. He sought action to have the county planning …
Block Party a blast at St. Bridgets!
Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Father Dave Kohner take in the St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church’s Block Party over the Labor Day weekend. The event is always a popular one during the long weekend.
Wyoming watering ban put into effect
Two actions of major consequence came out of the Wyoming City Council meeting last week. Council adopted an outright ban on outdoor watering, which will last until the state’s water resources are recharged with significant rainfall. Newly installed sod and seed may be watered. Violations can result in a daily …
Planning commission sends expanded use of Hay Days site to Board
A request for a permit to expand uses of the Hay Days property outside of Almelund was approved by the county planning commission Sept 3 on a split vote, and will be on the Chisago County Board’s September 16 agenda for final action.
Shafer City Council briefs.....
Shafer City council met September 1 for a regular meeting. Mayor Paula Hanson attended remotely.
Center City Council hears of delay in ironworks relocating, ok’s early levy
Center City Council met September 1 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Was that thunder I just heard?
Tuesday early morning I was awakened by a noise I have not heard in ages. Thunder. Me being the eternal pessimist, assumed that some nearby town was getting much deserved rain and we were once again getting shorted. I could not believe my eyes when I looked at our rain …
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Last of the summer sweet treats!
I hope you had a wonderful Labor Day! I spent it on the lake and soaking up the last few days of fun and sun before school starts and we turn to spooky fall season. Here’s my favorite last of the summer recipes that I’ve wanted to get out!
Vikings lose frustrating opener to Two Harbors in overtime
North Branch and Two Harbors traded punches throughout Friday night’s season opener, but it was the Agates who landed the final one in a 28-20 overtime loss for the Vikings.
Wildcats can’t hang with Hill-Murray in first contest
The Hill Murray Pioneers scored 35 points in the first half on their way to a 49-0 shutout of the Wildcat football team on Friday, September 4 at Mary Queen of Victory Stadium in Maplewood.
NORTH BRANCH & CHISAGO LAKES SOCCER ROUND UP
The Jordan Jaguars shut out the Viking girls’ soccer team 5-0 in the Vikings’ home opener Tuesday, September 1 at North Branch High School. The Vikings headed up to Cheever Field in Hibbing on Wednesday, September 2 and scored their first goal of the season, but lost 5-1 to the …
Vikings start strong, but fizzle late against Grand Rapids
The Vikings started strong in their sectional match up against Grand Rapids last week, but the Thunderhawks took control over the final three sets to hand Nrth Branch a 3-1 loss on Tuesday, September 1
NB sophomore finishes third at Rock Ridge Invitational
North Branch sophomore Caleb Rueter continued his strong start to the cross country season with a third-place finish at the Rock Ridge Invitational Thursday, Sept. 3 at the Virginia Golf Course.
Wildcats underway quickly with five wins in seven matches
The Chisago Lakes volleyball team has gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 season, piling up five wins in its first seven matches, including a runner-up finish at the Rush City Tiger Volleyball Classic.
Hall starts her junior campaign on a winning note for Wildcats
Chisago Lakes junior Annika Hall started September in impressive fashion, winning the girls race at the Irish Invitational Friday, Sept. 4 in Rosemount.
Patricia Moody
Patricia Ann Moody, age 97 of Center City, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026. She was born on February 5, 1929 in Lindstrom, Minnesota to parents Martin and Hildred Haferman. She graduated from Lindstrom-Center City High School in 1947. Pat Attended St. Cloud State Teacher’s College and later …
James Birkholz
James Robert Birkholz (Jim), age 72, of Shafer, MN passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
