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History lesson I applied already, live Nativities on Saturday
Last week I wrote about the showing of the Emigrants at the high school. I knew as soon as I wrote it I may solicit calls because of my lack of technicalities when it comes to local history. I am lucky enough to know some real historians here, and call them friends. I do apologize if …
New assessor appointed; county sets 2022 levy
The County Board meeting last week began with swearing in new County Assessor Daryl Moeller, appointed in the wake of John Keefe’s retirement. The Personnel Committee handled candidate interviews and recommended Moeller, who the Board appointed 5-0.
Tree Lightings bring joy and happiness
Tree Lighting festivals were abundant last weekend, and kids got the opportunity to meet Santa Claus and tell them what they are looking for this Christmas, to drop off letters to the North Pole, and check out some of their favorite holiday traditions like hot chocolate, Christmas lights and carols.
Another chance at the coloring contest, Sports Preview is here
When we put our Gift Guide out a week ago or so, we failed to realize something. Those of you who get the Press do not get the Search. Thus eliminating a good amount of you whose children enter our coloring contest. We apologize and would like to announce that …
Proposal lands Chisago in new Congressional District #6
The Minnesota Legislature should be viewing maps of political districts that have been redrawn— by the time it reconvenes January 31, 2022.
Taylors Falls Lighting Festival
The lighting festival in Taylors Falls was a blast for all attendees. Although there wasn't snow on the ground, that didn't stop revelers from putting their own lighting touches on their outfits, like this young gal.
Christmas season is here, so much to do, opportunity galore
What an amazing turnout the Taylors Falls Lighting Festival had over the weekend. This was easily the biggest turnout I have ever seen. The streets were jam packed with parade goers despite a stiff cold wind. Thank you so much to Geri and her army of volunteers who made this …
Welcome back; Lighting Festival parade returns
Taylors Falls is very familiar territory to this year’s Lighting Festival Royal Lady of the Village, Wendy Szczepanski.
Author: Patience and persistence all part of process
EDITOR'S NOTE: Chances are (it happened to us) that the words ‘foul hook’ entered into a search on the Internet will find text about snagging fish with no bait or lure— just a hook, embedded in a part of the fish that is not its mouth. A foul hook is …
Happy Thanksgiving to all, it's TF Lighting Festival week!
So this is Thanksgiving week I wanted to take a moment to give some thanks, so bear with me. I would formally like to thank you the readers for your support over the decades that my family has been involved in the paper. I would like to thank our wonderful …
North Branch Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy winners announced
North Branch Area Middle School students Amelia Lattimore (1st place), Athena DeFlorin (2nd place), and Jayden Norwig (3rd place), were recognized on Veterans Day for their efforts in the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest. Lattimore will move on to the regional competition. Regional winners have the opportunity to move …
Thanksgiving community meal, our Gift Guide has everything
We are getting very close to Thanksgiving and (gulp) Christmas. The folks at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City are once again putting on their community Thanksgiving meal. Yes our good friend Covid is hindering our dining in options again this year, but they are committed to having the meal even …
Bye Bye Birdie on stage Nov. 18-21
There’s a large cast in the Chisago Lakes High School musical— Bye Bye Birdie— soon performing on-stage. The show includes 11 middle school students rounding out the roster.
EMT Award was Covid delayed but deserved
The North Branch American Legion, as many other communities, cancelled many events in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the North Branch Midsummer Celebration had been cancelled, as was every other Legion event for 2020, the Legion’s EMT/Paramedic Of The Year award was unable to be presented.
