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Recipes for spooky October nights
Halloween is such a fun holiday to dress up, to share fun recipes and just have a good time. There’s no gift expectations or stress like Christmas, it’s meant to be a little more jovial and fun than Thanksgiving, and it can always be celebrated on the weekend before the …
Stacy crash suspect to be assessed for mental competency
The person charged in connection with a two vehicle crash near Kwik Trip west of the freeway in Stacy, September 14, sending a 6 year-old to intensive care, has been ordered to undergo an evaluation to determine if he is competent to stand trial.
Alford plea in Fish Lake fatal shooting
Sentencing will take place January 22, 2025 in connection with an Alford Plea to two felony counts, entered in a plea hearing before Judge Seabrooks II held October 18.
US Congressional District 8 Voters Guide
Below is a question and answer format with United States Congressional District 8 candidates Representative Pete Stauber and challenger Jen Schultz. They were each asked to answer the same questions.
Former Congressman Rick Nolan dies at 80
The former U.S. Congressman for Chisago County, Rick Nolan, has died. He was 80 years old. No information was released immediately on cause of death. Service information is pending.
Fire concerns return with dry fall
Several area fire departments held their annual open house events last weekend and used the opportunity to educate the public about their operations and fire safety mission. Fire Safety Week is also a good time to take a look at local drought factors and the wildfire threat being posed this …
Carlos Avery WMA master plan draft for public comment, review
The state is laying the groundwork for an updated 10 year Master Plan for a local wildlife management area. The public had one opportunity to participate in discussions and review this week at the Forest Lake Carlos Avery headquarters and October 21 is the next opportunity to provide any input. …
North Branch city administrator contract approved
North Branch welcomed its new city administrator October 8, as the full council adopted Matthew Hill’s employment agreement making his start date effective as of November 12. Hill is currently city administrator for Crosby, a town of about 2,000 to 3,000 in Crow Wing County. He was one of three …
Stacy City Council has full agenda last week
Stacy City Council met October 8 for a regular meeting. All members were present. The council opened the meeting with public comment. Resident Paul Wagner who resides along Hemingway Avenue asked the council what their policy is on replacing damaged mailboxes due to snow plowing. Wagner claims he has had …
Fire Prevention Week shows off skills and hard work of area firefighters
Local area fire departments held open houses last week for Fire Prevention Week where they did outreach to local residents to show off their skills, knowledge and benefits of being a firefighter.
Looking for a devilishly good time? - Check out ‘Heck’ at Festival Theatre
If you’re looking for a fun, original, different experience, head out to the Historic Auditorium in St. Croix Falls, WI for a hell of a good time at the original musical comedy ‘Heck’, a Festival Theatre production.
Oktoberfest this Saturday
Good grief what a slap in the face this week has been temperature wise. Last Thursday we took the boat out and putted around the lake in our t-shirts. Now, I am embarrassed to admit, we have been running our furnace here at the Press. Follow that up with mid …
Pumped up for pumpkins!
I love pumpkin everything. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice, pumpkin cake, pumpkin coffee, so during these fall seasons when that flavor becomes prevalent, I go all out!
Two NB officers honored for their life saving measures
Two North Branch police officers were recognized by their Chief of Police Dan Meyer, at the start of last week’s city council meeting.
