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Sheriff and police patrols now stocked with Narcan
County sheriff patrol and police department squads have now been stocked with Narcan, an antidote used to counter-act an overdose of opioids. The opioid overdose is unique in that it slows heartbeat and respiration to the point they stop compared to other drugs that accelerate the body’s systems. Narcan interrupts …
Comment on EAW for North Branch major development
The giant Paxmar development, proposed in the northwest corner of North Branch (see Press story May 24) has moved forward into the environmental assessment worksheet phase. If all goes to plan-- construction activity could be happening by spring 2019.
'House of Tomorrow' screening was special community experience for North Branch
“House of Tomorrow” will almost certainly become a small movie classic (think “Harold and Maude”) which means the city of North Branch will be alive in the cinematic arts universe for a very long time.
Ki Chi Saga Days are upon us; take advantage of free anti-suicide talk
This weekend you and your family are invited to Ki Chi Saga Days. It is the 51st year of the celebration and the good folks of Chisago City want to share the fun with you. The fun begins Thursday with Frankie’s huge fishing tournament, city wide garage sales, a cribbage tournament …
A little something to help out
As you may have read in last week’s Chisago County Press, or if you know Alice at all, unfortunately, her loving husband, Bud Nelson, passed away last week.
Librarian Susan Monroe retirement reception honors 20 years of service
Susan Monroe sat with some of the Friends of the North Branch Library, at a reception held July 31 in honor of her retirement, lower photo. Monroe was into her 20th year of service to the patrons of the library. She was enjoying well-wishes and refreshments with the many folks …
Raptor Center gives local kids a heck of a show
The University of MN Raptor Center came to town to present an educational program on raptor birds, at the Chisago Lakes Area Library Monday this week. The program was also at North Branch Area Library earlier the same day. Audience members got to see a chicken hawk, an American Kestrel, …
It's time for the Threshing Show; too many good people leaving lately
Have I said recently that summer is flying by? Can you believe the Threshing Show is already here? Goodness where did the summer go?Joking aside, one of the biggest events in the county - the Almelund Threshing Show is upon us. It is one of my all-time favorite events that seems to …
What is your favorite red food?
It is the season of tomatoes, among other summer and autumn veggies and fruits. R is for red... R is for tomatoes. No? A-ha, R is for RED tomatoes...yes! Many of our and your favorite red, in color, fruits and veggies, are full of all sorts of vitamins and nutrients. For fun, …
Ribbon cutting for new CC Public Safety Center
The Chisago County Public Safety Center ribbon cutting and official remarks took place Tuesday this week. County Board commissioners, state legslators and law enforcement agencies were there to mark the start of a new era in the county. Sheriff Brandon Thyen, who is the fourth sheriff to have worked on …
Group home open house counters fear of unknown
Facebook can be a great tool, but it can also be used for throwing unsubstantiated fuel onto a smoldering social fire. Should you find yourself the subject of an Internet rumor mill, like a group of developmentally delayed adults in Lindstrom recently did; you might try doing what they did-- …
Center City Days features great weather and better people
Center City Days featured plenty of fun for all ages last weekend!
A great community picnic wants you; grab the camera, it's a tractor parade
What a weekend that was! My skin is still sunburned from all the time spent outside. Center City Days was a blast this year. Crowds reflected the beautiful weather with how large they were. The parade was really well attended as was the street dance and the car show. The …
Zucchini is good in just about anything
Here we are into August already! Before we get into winter squash recipes, which won’t be until fall, we have to take care of summer squash, as in zucchini, yellow or crook-neck. Whether you are growing them, buying them at a farmers market, roadside stands or have been given to you …
