Former Congressman Rick Nolan dies at 80
The former U.S. Congressman for Chisago County, Rick Nolan, has died. He was 80 years old. No information was released immediately on cause of death. Service information is pending.
Fire concerns return with dry fall
Several area fire departments held their annual open house events last weekend and used the opportunity to educate the public about their operations and fire safety mission. Fire Safety Week is also a good time to take a look at local drought factors and the wildfire threat being posed this …
North Branch city administrator contract approved
North Branch welcomed its new city administrator October 8, as the full council adopted Matthew Hill’s employment agreement making his start date effective as of November 12. Hill is currently city administrator for Crosby, a town of about 2,000 to 3,000 in Crow Wing County. He was one of three …
Carlos Avery WMA master plan draft for public comment, review
The state is laying the groundwork for an updated 10 year Master Plan for a local wildlife management area. The public had one opportunity to participate in discussions and review this week at the Forest Lake Carlos Avery headquarters and October 21 is the next opportunity to provide any input. …
Stacy City Council has full agenda last week
Stacy City Council met October 8 for a regular meeting. All members were present. The council opened the meeting with public comment. Resident Paul Wagner who resides along Hemingway Avenue asked the council what their policy is on replacing damaged mailboxes due to snow plowing. Wagner claims he has had …
Fire Prevention Week shows off skills and hard work of area firefighters
Local area fire departments held open houses last week for Fire Prevention Week where they did outreach to local residents to show off their skills, knowledge and benefits of being a firefighter.
Looking for a devilishly good time? - Check out ‘Heck’ at Festival Theatre
If you’re looking for a fun, original, different experience, head out to the Historic Auditorium in St. Croix Falls, WI for a hell of a good time at the original musical comedy ‘Heck’, a Festival Theatre production.
North Branch back on track with thrashing of East
After an upset loss last week in Grand Rapids, the Vikings had to go back up north – this time to Duluth – for another hard-hitting northeastern Minnesota football game. They took on the Duluth East Greyhounds on Friday, October 11 and got back to their winning ways, running for …
Down on their luck Wildcats lose to winless Willmar
The Wildcat offense ran just twelve plays against the Willmar Cardinals in the first half last Friday night, and, obviously, it’s hard to score much when you don’t have the ball. Willmar scored twice in the last four minutes of the first half and beat the Wildcats 21-14 in the …
Girls play hard for the upset, but fall short in OT against Totino
The third-seeded Wildcats travelled to Totino-Grace High School to take on the second-seeded Eagles in a Section 4AA semifinal game last Thursday, October 10.
Vikes anxiously await section seed in stacked bracket
By way of North Branch’s wins over St. Francis on Becker over the last week, Monticello’s triumph over Becker and Princeton’s upset loss to Zimmerman, the Magic and Vikings volleyball teams will remain tied at the top of the Mississippi 8 Conference, but Monticello dealt NB their only loss in …
‘Cats impress at Tiger Invite
The Chisago Lakes’ girls cross country team had a nice showing at the large Princeton Tiger Invite on Tuesday, October 8.
Agnes (Manka) Drutschmann
Agnes Drutschmann, aged 84, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024. She departed this world with grace and dignity, leaving behind a legacy of supporting families, helping neighbors/friends, and perfecting her hobbies of cake decorating, gardening, canning, and baking.
Dr. Linda Thorstad
Dr. Linda (Nelson) Thorstad, aged 76 of Denver, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on August 23, 2024 in the presence of her loving family.
Mary Fedje
Mary Louise Fedje (nee Sandgren), loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother passed away at the age of 94, on October 13, 2024.
Oktoberfest this Saturday
Good grief what a slap in the face this week has been temperature wise. Last Thursday we took the boat out and putted around the lake in our t-shirts. Now, I am embarrassed to admit, we have been running our furnace here at the Press. Follow that up with mid …
Pumped up for pumpkins!
I love pumpkin everything. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice, pumpkin cake, pumpkin coffee, so during these fall seasons when that flavor becomes prevalent, I go all out!
Law Enforcement
Report of theft of copper from a Lindstrom property, surveillance video is being reviewed. A van window was broken and theft of tools and materials inside reported. Incident at a business in Lindstrom probably happened overnight.
Cheryl Ryman
Cheryl Ann Hanson Ryman blessed our family with her arrival on March 3, 1962 sharing love, kindness, and great spirit with every person and animal she knew.
