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Grand Marshal contributions being recognized
This year’s North Branch Midsummer Parade Grand Marshal is a lifelong active community member who easily meets the criteria that a grand marshal ought to. He is the newly-elected North Branch Legion Post Commander and will be installed in July. He has served outside the Post in local government, and …
Chisago Lakes students paint wonderful mural before summer departure
Mrs. Carlson's Environmental Art Class painted a 13 feet tall, 24 feet wide mural this spring in the Chisago Lakes High School Cafeteria. The class consisted of 12 seniors and three juniors. They had only nine weeks to design, plan, and paint. The theme is “Old School Postcard.” Students tried …
Midsummer Days kick-off a season of celebrations; graduation apology
This weekend is a big one in North Branch. MidSummer Days are here and the summer celebrations are officially under way. MidSummer Days begins today (wednesday) and runs through Sunday. Because of the date of this paper, I will jump to Thursday’s events. The carnival in Central Park will open …
Strawberry season soon upon us
It’s the season of strawberries…yea!! Yes, strawberries can be purchased any time in the grocery but there is nothing like the taste of berries home grown or picked from a berry patch. I checked with the berry patch in Shafer this week and was told that because of the warm/colder …
Lions help out Red Cross with blood donations
Blood Drive donors were welcome to give blood at Brink’s Market, along with the Chisago Lakes Lions who supported the event. There were 20 pints collected. Lions members shown are: Ron Boneske, Jim Koenig, Tracy Quarnstrom, Gary Gerke, Peggy Wheeler, and Dave Perry.
Memorial Day - A time to remember
The Girl Scouts participated in this year’s Memorial Day Cermony at the Veterans’ Memorial in Lindstrom, Troops 57926, 56329, 56332, 52925, 55207 52962 and 57426 are pictured at the site of the memorial where the wreath is displayed honoring women servicemembers. Boy Scouts participating are with Troop 159, Lindstrom.
Memorial Day was perfect; the new Community Guides are here
What a beautiful weekend we had for the Memorial Day events and all of the outdoor festivities people were taking part in. Yes it was hot, but I am NOT complaining. After the winter we just endured, we can use the heat to warm ourselves and our souls.
Oh so tasty rhubarb desserts
Can you believe it’s June already? I won’t say the usual “where did May go?”…… I just said it!
Civic auditorium project wins $150,000
The Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation has awarded a capital project grant of $150,000 for the restoration and expansion of the 1916 Civic Auditorium in historic downtown St. Croix Falls.
North Circle Food Hub delivering harvest near you
You probably shop on-line for home goods, concert tickets and clothes, so why not add food to your Internet adventure?
North Branch JROTC takes time for cadet inspection
North Branch Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Deb Henton, High School Principal Coleman McDonough and School Board Chair Kirby Ekstrom spent time with approximately 60 North Branch Junior ROTC cadets as part of cadet unit inspection last week. Each participant in the program spoke personally with one of thedistrict officials about …
Honor our Veterans on Monday; grab a paddle - see you on the lake
This weekend is a huge one for families of past Veterans. It is the day we honor those of us who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Those who have given their lives so you and I may enjoy the free life we take for granted each and every day. Monday …
Bars good for graduation parties
Last week I had cookie recipes and this week it’s bar recipes. I read in one of my cookie cookbooks that a bar is a type of cookie that is baked in a rectangular or square baking pan with one to two-inch sides. This cook book says there are six …
Walker will not seek re-election as county commissioner
Editor's Note: County Commissioner Lora Walker issued the following statement May 10.
