North Branch says goodbye to Flock
Back in May, the North Branch City Council authorized the police to enter into a contract for Flock brand automatic license plate readers (ALPR) to be used in the city limits. The vote then was 3-2. Council okayed seven devices, three of which were installed but had not been activated, …
Chisago County names their Farm Family of the Year
The Chisago County Farm Family of the Year was probably selected by the Extension Committee to represent agriculture in this area more for their promotion of community spirit than the production of their farm.
Three cheers for The Three Musketeers at Festival Theatre
Festival Theatre’s production of The Three Musketeers in St. Croix Falls is a fast-paced, swashbuckling adventure that leans into everything that makes the classic story fun. There are heroes and villains, sword fights, romance and plenty of laughs packed into a two and a half hour production that rarely slows …
North Branch Stuffs the Bus!
Members of the North Branch Area Community Education brought school supplies to the annual Stuff The Bus event August 11 in Central Park. The supplies will be given to students and families for children in need for the upcoming school year.
Law Enforcement
The Chisago County Attorney’s Office has filed a juvenile delinquency petition in connection with a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred October 25, 2025, in Chisago City.
Upcoming statewide vote could positively impact school funding
State lawmakers in the last session in St. Paul found at least one method to increase funding for public schools without raising taxes, and it was approved nearly unanimously. The increase can be achieved through a hike in the distribution amount from the School Trust Lands Fund, but it will …
New plan for Old Town unveiled
A stripped-down version of an infrastructure project that North Branch hopes to accomplish in the “old town” section, northwest of Central Park, will be pursued. The city’s engineering consultant was asked by council last week to return with a new plan, after council had set aside improvements that have been …
Stacy discusses cannabis regulations
In an open forum, County Commissioner Ben Montzka gave an update from the county level. Montzka said they were dealing with the ongoing strike. Montzka said the striking workers are valuable and appreciated. He added the county has tried to backfill with supplement employees as best as possible. Montzka was …
Ki Chi Saga Days are upon us
Thank goodness the heat has finally broke. I am okay if we never hit the 90’s again. Looking at my Xcel bill, my pocketbook would agree with me.
Working today to enjoy tomorrow
We’re starting to see the school year on the horizon, and that’s when a lot of people’s schedules fill up and get busy!
