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New 4-H Club collecting for the Toys for Tots program at Scandia site
The Soaring Eagles 4-H club is collecting new, unwrapped toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program, and is inviting the public to drop off a toy from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on December 4 at the Scandia Community Center.
White Christmas was excellent; can you spare an hour? Stay off the ice!
I had a chance to take photos at the Saturday showing of “White Christmas” at the high school. Wow, what a great job the kids did. Dave Seaburg directed the musical which was filled with some wonderful hits made popular by Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney. Christian Lebo and …
Yum... turkey leftovers
Thanksgiving Day... a time to reflect on our daily living, a time to think about loved ones who are sharing a meal with us and loved one who are not here to share a meal with us. There are so many things happening or have happened in our lives that …
North Branch fall musical is a classic
The North Branch High School performances of Oklahoma are taking place tonight November 20 at 7 p.m., Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov 23 at 2 p.m.
Taylors Falls new senior complex under construction
It was an emotional occasion for the Berg family members as ground was blessed and an official groundbreaking was commemorated November 13 for The Lodge of Taylors Falls. The Bergs donated the land for the senior living complex, now under construction on Mulberry Street, in Taylors Falls.
This community never ceases to amaze, enjoy a meal with friends
I would like to thank the public from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for coming out and supporting the Hanson family and their daughter Estefani. I have been telling you about her courageous battle with a terrible disease for a while now. Friends of the family have held two benefits …
The season for cranberries
Here I go again, it’s the season of cranberries and a lot of other foods as well. We are approaching Thanksgiving Day and I don’t know about you, but we always have cranberries in some form, mostly whole cran sauce. I’m not going to talk much about the crimson berry …
Winter has made an early appearance
Ahhh...the splendor of another winter season. The county was hit with anywhere from 13 inches of snow in the Rush City-North Branch region to about six to eight inches in the south end as an early snowstorm fell overnight Sunday into all day Monday. School districts let out early Monday …
Chisago Lakes High School musical 'White Christmas' coming
In case a fresh foot of snow this week failed to instill the holiday spirit in you, theater students at Chisago Lakes High School are hoping to spread the season’s joy next week with a production of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.”
Public comment sought on Sunrise River water quality action plan
The Sunrise River Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy or “WRAPS” report is out for public comment and review until November 19. The MN Pollution Control Agency said this report is one of just a handful the state has completed under the beginning phase of a “watershed holistic approach” to improving …
Center City to look at buying county Heartland Express facility in town
Center City officials are considering buying the county’s Heartland Express building, near the Bayview Senior Apartments, to accommodate the city’s growing need for storage and operations.The county is considering consolidating its public transit hub to North Branch, and would likely list the property in Center City at its current market …
Thank you Veterans! Calling all Wildcat girls basketball players
I had a chance to spend a couple of different Veterans Day celebrations with our local Vets. I attended a touching dinner at the Taylors Falls Fire Department which was catered by the fire department. I also had a chance to attend the Veterans Dinner at Zion Lutheran church. This …
It's the season of soups and stews
It’s another of those “season of” columns today. Actually, for me, it’s in season all year, but especially in the winter months. Soup, casseroles, stews and other food that warm our kitchen and tummies are right up there at the top of my list of good food to prepare when …
Their life stories and township milestones inseparable
Even the broadcast of the final game of the 2014 World Series couldn’t keep a nice-sized crowd of well-wishers away from an evening reception October 29, recognizing two men’s longtime service to Shafer Township.
