Willey receives lifesaving award at annual CCSO banquet
On December 23, 2025 Levi Willey was visiting his grandmother for Christmas break. During his visit his grandmother became dizzy and passed out with only the two of them at home. Levi who was seven at the time saw his grandmother needed help and called 911.
Veterans man local flag disposal event
The Legion Post in Chisago Lakes offered a flag disposal/retirement opportunity at Moberg Park in Chisago City last weekend. They also were selling new flags. Pictured (l-r) are volunteers Gary Gerke, George McMahon, John Henrickson and John Guse.
100 year Midsummer Grand Marshals picked for their ultimate sacrifice
For this 100th year of Midsummer Days in North Branch the sponsoring organization—the American Legion Post 85— has opted to recognize the ultimate sacrifice of two North Branch citizens and their Gold Star families.
Highway 8 comments needed by July
The Minnesota Department of Transportation hosted an open house last week to bring citizens up to date on plans being drafted for future projects on Highway 8.
Chisago Lakes school board gets early look at critical deferred projects
The Chisago Lakes School Board got some details last week on proceeding with projects which have been deferred with the exception of major work needed at the middle school. The middle school will be a stand alone referendum in the near future, Supt. Brian Dietz stated.
County building permit department still active
Chisago County Environmental Services handles the permit requests for a number of townships and cities and right now is the normal peak time period for construction activity that the department oversees. The department director acknowledges building permit applications and septic scheduling responses “have been affected” by the ongoing county strike; …
Stacy council talks benefits for staff; public works tasks to be done
Stacy City Council met June 9 for a regular meeting. Council member Mike Hoppe was absent.
Taylors Falls gets visit from state lawmaker
State Representative Max Rymer R-North Branch attended the Taylors Falls city council meeting last week to review two requests he was asked to push in the latest session of the legislature. One was successful and Rymer said it was a great feeling to be able to directly assist the city …
Wildcats hang tough with Skippers before second half surge
An undefeated regular season and a Section 7 championship earned the Chisago Lakes girls lacrosse team a return trip to the state tournament, but a pair of tough matchups against metro powers brought the Wildcats' memorable season to a close last week.
Bulldogs compile a 3-1 record on a busy week
Against the Cambridge (formerly Rum River) Bandits, starter Beau Fandel came out after one batter with an arm injury, and Jacob Mickelson came in to relieve. In six innings, winning pitcher Mickelson allowed four runs – only one earned, and the Bulldogs beat the Bandits 10-5 on Wednesday, June 3 …
DeWayne Gunderson
DeWayne “Gundy” Gerhard Gunderson passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. DeWayne was born on May 6, 1943 in St. Croix Falls Wisconsin. He lived on a farm outside Almelund, MN with his parents Esther and Melvin and older brother Lowell.
Lorens Johnson
Lorens Edward "Butch" Johnson, age 82, of Center City, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2026.
Rebecca Cedergren
Rebecca S. Cedergren (Becky), passed away on June 9, 2026.
Norma Strand
Norma Strand, age 86, passed away January 7 at St Croix Hospital, St Croix Falls WI. She is survived by her children Mark (Kathleen) Strand and Becky Strand, brother Roger (Joan) Boleman, sister Willi Kenedy, brother-in-law Lloyd, sister-in-law Ricky, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
