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Meet Grand Marshal Joe Thimm
Karl Oskar Days Grand Marshal Joe Thimm exercises the golden rule and is realizing its dividends. The thing most everybody says-- when asked about Joe-- is that he treats colleagues, friends, even short term professional acquaintances the way he would like to be treated.
Fourth of July was Saturday evening; another apartment meeting July 10
If you look on the back page, you will find this year’s Karl Oskar Days royalty candidates. We will have a larger ad in the Search Shopper this weekend. There is a great group of nine girls this year that are sponsored by local businesses.
A must share rhubarb recipe
No surprises today….well, we’ll see. At least it’s not a lie! A few weeks ago I was giving you strawberry and rhubarb recipes. Then it was muffins. Well guess what…it’s a muffin recipe with RHUBARB in the batter! I just have to give you the recipe as I’ve made about …
Defensive coordinator Justin Voss to take over North Branch football program after Ferraro departure
After their most successful season in over a decade, the North Branch football program was left looking for a new coach. Former boss Sam Ferraro left the Vikings to take the same position with the Forest Lake Rangers football squad, leaving the vacancy.
Scenes from Midsummer Days
Fun was had by all at North Branch Midsummer Days last weekend.
Project to expand ed center taking shape and transfer of busing to 4.0 school services ok'd
A short-handed North Branch School Board was asked to make some major decisions last week. Board member Sarah Grovender was excused. Mindy Michaud’s seat was empty and her name plaque had already been pulled, as school officials announced she moved and relinquished her Board seat. The net result is four …
Class of 2018 is a special group, if you are free July 29, we could use you
Over the last few weeks, I have been making fun of the graduation season that is in full swing. If you have read my column you would have seen that the only person being made fun of was myself. As you know, self deprecation is one of my building blocks …
Take advantage of fresh berries
Of course it’s more strawberries again today. Why? These beautiful red, sweet berries add so much to so many varieties of desserts, muffins, breads and salads. A light, nutritional dessert is great to serve after a meal or to have as an afternoon or evening treat. With a cup of …
Public hearing hours-long; Lindstrom City Council next stop for major development
The Lindstrom planning commission meeting to review a 100-plus unit rental housing complex, restaurant and marina on the west side of Lindstrom ran four and a half hours Monday this week. The project made it through this early phase of what promises to be a test of the city’s land …
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.
