LOCAL
Plat, church school charter permit OK'd
A large land area (see graphic) in North Branch was addressed by the city council as a package platting, titled “North Branch Meadows” in approving zoning actions needed to move along a plan to build housing for adults in assistive programs for managing mental health.
Tell Mom you love her; get your tunics and your cloaks out
This weekend is of course one of the most important days of the year. A time we plan for months, meticulously looking for the right item in store after store. Wondering will this work? What if I fail? Maybe I need to buy another item? I of course am speaking about... the fishing …
Warm weather brings thoughts of salad
Yippy, the ice was out on South Lindstrom Lake last week! Reading from the Minneapolis newspaper, the last time the ice went out so late was May 5, 1857. I can hardly believe that someone was keeping records of ice out on the lakes that long ago. I guess I …
Sheriff steps down, retires as of May 4
Shortly after announcing he looked forward to a third term and would run again for Chisago County Sheriff, Rick Duncan announced late last week he changed his mind. Due to “medical reasons.” he will retire officially as of Friday this week. Chief Deputy Brandon Thyen, has been acting in a …
Musician - scholar says drummers played an important role
When professional drummer Kelli Rae Tubbs was forming a jazz band a few years ago, she went in search of sheet music and arrangements she knew the band would need. She lucked-out obtaining a collection from a musician’s estate sale, including 1,100 arrangements.
Remember the car on the ice? The start of something awesome
Wow what a difference a week makes. I can't tell you how many conversations I had last week regarding when the ice will be off the lakes. The majority (including myself) were all guessing right around opener which is next weekend. After today, it looks like many of the lakes …
Going light on sodium this week
Today’s column is about health issues that many of us deal with when preparing meals. One is the sodium that is included in so many, many of the foods we eat. Canned foods are loaded with sodium. Did you know or have you noticed the middle and frozen sections of …
Lindstrom to host new Renaissance Festival in May
The Renaissance Age is taking over a couple of square blocks of Lindstrom this May. Don’t be shy. Spend a few hours surrounded by fantasy and fairies, music, magic and more.
From parka to speedo in a week, lots to do this weekend
One week.... one week and we are looking at a total opposite landscape. As I sat crying staring out the window a week ago Sunday, thinking the snow would never end, I envisioned the ice being on our lakes until June 11. Ok, so maybe I have a flair for the dramatics, but …
Little of this and a little of that
Just think.. in just days we will begin the month of May! The way the weather has been in April I’m not sure what will happen in May.
Habitat for Humanity receives $10,000 grants
East Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity thanks Stearns Bank of North Branch and Pine City for the wonderful generous donations of $10,000 each that will assist building homes for three deserving families during this 2018 construction season.
North Branch School's Superintent Deb Henton receives award
The North Branch community came out to congratulate Superintendent Dr. Deb Henton for her well-deserved recognition in being named Minnesota Superintendent of the Year. Past and current School Board members, friends and family and school district staff stopped by the reception, held at the high school April 12 for officially …
New Historical Society museum, research space featured in public open house April 21
The transition that the Chisago County Historical Society has undergone over the winter is perfectly timed for the big reveal this spring season, assuming there is one. In just a couple days--Saturday, April 21-- the historical society volunteers’ hard work over the last few months will be in the public …
St. Croix-Namekagon anniversary kick-off
Opening Day of major league baseball was playing second fiddle last week to a crowd gathered marking Opening Day of the St Croix Scenic Riverway.
