LOCAL
Stanton to serve another 365 days
The Level Three sex offender arrested in rural North Branch, after a brief release into the community, is back in prison.
Civilians' and law enforcement actions appreciated
Chisago County Sheriff Rick Duncan hosted an awards program February 26 that brought together law enforcement, first responders, firefighters, and civilians who share some memorable stories from 2014.
Spring is coming... ice house off of local lakes
A sure sign of spring is fish house removal... houses south of Duluth had to be off area lakes as of March 2. You can still set up temporary houses that are not allowed to be on the lake overnight. These guys came well-equipped to make sure they met the …
Snowfall must mean it's state tournament time; volunteer today
I wrote here last week about how incredible our local sports teams are doing this year. Sadly, the boys hockey team and the girls basketball team lost their respective playoff games. Both had great seasons and the future is brighter than ever for them.
Cooking for one or two? I can help!
Oh my gosh! Do you realize that the calendar tells us the February and March have the same dates and days? I flipped the calendar over to March and thought someone had made a huge mistake. That was until I remembered there are only 28 days in February! What does that have to do …
Find yourself a straw bale and get growing
A few dozen avid gardeners set aside their ice chippers and jumper cables for the day, and showed up at the Wyoming Area Giese Memorial Library to learn about straw bale gardening from the guy who literally wrote the book about it, Minnesotan Joel Karsten.
North Star solar project permit advancing
The developer for the “North Star” solar energy project has filed for a combined high voltage transmission line (of about one mile in length) and for a permit to allow installation covering about 800 acres of solar array sites.
Home Show was great; local sports teams having great year
Thank you to all who braved the weather and ventured out to the 2015 Home, Garden and Business Show. Attendance was suprisingly better than last year with close to 2,000 people.
Serving pork a different way
Do you know of someone who “pigs out” when you are serving a meal? We have a relative who has a growing boy (age 16) who can eat not one, but three hamburgers at a meal, along with whatever is being served. Before the family left for dinner at someone else’ …
Authorities arrest recently-released Level 3 sex offender
A Level Three sex offender released from prison February 19 upon serving his sentence; has been re-incarcerated by local authorities, reportedly for violating conditions of his release. A roommate at the house where the offender resided was also booked in connection with disorderly conduct and damage to property.
Sex offender notice being provided at Feb. 24 public meeting
A level three sex offender public notification meeting is being held Tuesday, February 24 to inform the public about the release of an offender planning to live north of Lindstrom, in the vicinity of Lange Avenue and County Road 14.
North Branch American Legion hosts national commander
Members and guests of North Branch American Legion Post 85 had the honor of welcoming their National Commander Michael Helm for a dinner banquet.
Zac Bartz is still present today,people are reading the paper
Thank you so much for coming out to the Wildcat boys hockey game Friday. The place was packed and the first ever Zac Strong awards were very moving. We have a photo of the winners and nominees in this edition’s sports page.
Celebrating National Cherry Month
This is National Cherry Month, along with canned goods, snack food and grapefruit. Today it’s cherries. We have fresh, frozen and canned cherries to enjoy all year round. You can use Bing, maraschino (pronounced mara-sKeno) and pie filling to make pies, tarts, cakes, bread, cobblers, candy, preserves and even Cherry …
