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It's strawberry picking time
Yes, you can buy strawberries in the grocery store but they don’t have the same delicious flavor as fresh picked. Each year I mention my “strawberry picking jeans” with the stained knees and every year I wash them after the picking season is over but the stains remain. I wonder …
NB wraps up school year with graduation
The 108th Commencement of North Branch High School was on Wednesday, June 7. At top, a group of seniors takes the day seriously. Bottom right, a senior waves to friends and family. Bottom left, William Eichholz gives his speech.
Midsummer Days Grand Marshal found sense of community in NB
The Grand Marshal leading this Sunday’s North Branch MidSummer Days Parade sat down for an early morning interview wearing his firefighters’ heavy canvas pants, suspenders over a Twins T-shirt, and his MN fire chief’s association ballcap. The apparel was no prop for the photographer, though. Kevin Grote’s pager had sounded …
Quilt of Valor presented to Robert Rongitsch
Just days before his 93rd birthday the family of veteran Robert Rongitsch and his wife Marlys surprised the obviously beloved father and grandfather with a quilt of valor.
Midsummer Days in North Branch; Harmony in the Park is making music
This weekend the good folks in North Branch invite you up to enjoy their Mid-Summer Festival. The festival begins today with a carnival with rides in Central Park and family friendly Bingo that runs all day at the Legion.
'Taters... what could be better?
I am going to share potato recipes with you today. The following information will help tell which variety is best to use when a recipe just calls for potatoes.
Next generation of cyclists in popular region for biking
It’s entirely possible that some of these youngsters in the North Branch bike rodeo (see photo left) will someday hit the bigger horizon for a bicycle tour of Minnesota, and beyond. During the month of June they will have two local opportunities, to see just who these long distance bike …
CL sends off graduating class with excitement
These relieved group of seniors pose for a quick photo after the Chisago Lakes graduation ceremony. The commencement took place Monday night in the gym.
2017 Grads are a special group; grab your lawnchairs - Harmony is here
Congratulations to the Chisago Lakes and the North Branch seniors for making it through school.
Deciding if you'll like it or not
About three weeks ago I had rhubarb recipes in this column. Guess what….more rhubarb recipes. A friend of mine who works in the produce dept. at Brink’s was telling me that his wife had made all of the recipes in that column and they were delicious, which made me happy. …
Trudeau Law Enforcement Award goes to Wyoming police officer
Wyoming Police Officer Rachel Columbus has been selected to receive the 2016 James Trudeau Law Enforcement Award. This award is given annually to one law enforcement officer in recognition of outstanding dedication and service to youth in our community. Officer Columbus was nominated by Wyoming Elementary fifth grade teacher, Amanda …
Wannigan Days-- a chance for local band to strut its stuff
If a Boz Scaggs-Van Morrison-Sade style of song is your thing, then mark your calendar and save next Saturday for Wannigan Days’ weekend appearance of “Everyday People.”
Memorial Day a time to reflect
The Memorial Day services held at Kost Evangelical Free Cemetery in North Branch featured this bugler from American Legion Post #85.
Memorial Day thank you; great time for high school sports; saying goodbye
I hope you had a chance to take in one of the many Memorial Day ceremonies over the weekend. I got a chance to visit the Kost Cemetery for their Memorial Day service. It was great, sad, and moving all wrapped into one. There was a nice crowd on hand to pay …
