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.
Thanksgiving art is bountiful
The youngsters at Primary School in Chisago City always post delightful art as part of their turkeys in disguise lesson. This child obviously was inspired by the movie Wicked. More photos on page 2.
County animal control goes to Oakdale provider
County commissioners voted 5-0 last week to contract with animal control professionals to ensure reliable services for Chisago County’s various domestic pet problems. The sheriff and his chief deputy presented and recommended a contract with Companion Animal Care & Control in Oakdale. The details were looked at in a budget …
Veterans Service Officer changeover brings military community together
The retirement reception for the outgoing Veterans Services Officer Bryan Brown was taking place the day before his final ever “Coffee Talk” session, and even though most of the veterans enjoying sheet cake and coffee at the North Branch Legion would be seeing Brown at coffee talk the very next …
County board sets 2026 wages, gives permit to Sno Barons
Based a review of other county wages and the general market for management salaries the wages for the top four Chisago County elected and contracted employees were increased unanimously by county board action.
Unexpected Company Chorale 40th anniversary, How it all began - Twice!
On the 40th anniversary of its founding, now is a good time to look back at how this group of performers started their musical journey—- twice.
Strong third period helps CL bury Princeton
The Wildcats exploded for five goals in the third period – including three in a row by Jacob Kletti – to shut out the Princeton Tigers 6-0 Thursday, November 20 at Princeton First Bank & Trust Ice Arena. The Wildcats dominated from start to finish, outshooting the Tigers 45-16 for …
CL girls move to 5-1 on the year, with lone loss to Minneapolis
The Wildcat girls’ hockey team stayed within one goal of the Minneapolis Novas until the very end, when the Novas sealed a 2-0 win with an empty net goal by Finnley Bettcher with 26 seconds remaining. The Novas shut down the Wildcat offense for the whole game, and the Wildcats …
Wolves hunt down ‘Cats in first game
The Chisago Lakes girls basketball team opened its season with a hard-fought effort on Thursday, November 20, but ultimately fell 56-43 to Milaca.
Tree lighting festival already?
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. We are having a condensed Thanksgiving this year and I for one am looking forward to it. I enjoy spending one on one time with our family and when there are 30 people at the meal it gets …
One of my favorite columns of the year
Of course we all love Thanksgiving, and I’ve given a few of my good recipes for it over the last few weeks, but one of the best columns and best eating days of the year are related to Thanksgiving leftovers! Some things just feel better “left over” and that’s kind …
Lindstrom City Council OK’s projects, variances, retreat
Lindstrom City Council met November 19 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Council advances new spaces plan; former officer returns to be sergeant
The process of designing space, and bids for improving an existing private building that the City of Wyoming wants to use for city hall and law enforcement; while also expanding the fire department into the former city hall square footage, took a step forward last week.
Law Enforcement
County deputies responded to a report of a crash on Government Road in Rushseba Township about 10:20 a.m. A pickup was located off the road and flipped. The driver said he lost traction and went into a ditch and hit a stump. A citation was written for not using a …
Scott Anfang
Scott William Anfang, age 67, passed away peacefully Monday, November 24, 2025 at his residence in Center City, MN.
Highway 8 open house Dec. 2
The lengthy process of designing the reconstruction projects along Highway 8, from Forest Lake to Chisago City, is in the public comment final phase. Chisago County Engineer Joe Triplett announced a public meeting for information about the environmental assessment documents will be held December 2, at Lakeside School Media Center, …
Levy renewal OK’d for #138 voting
The North Branch School Board gave final approval in regular session November 13 to go for a vote February 10, 2026 asking for permission to continue a levy that is due to expire in 2027 after being in place for 10 years. The renewal is for capital technology related needs …
