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July 2, 2024

Woulfe named interim city administrator for North Branch

As of Monday July 8 the city of North Branch will have a city administrator at the helm, at least while the search continues for a permanent full time administrator. A full council voted unanimously in a hastily-called emergency meeting Monday July 1, to extend a contract to Linda Woulfe. …

June 28, 2024

2024 North Branch Midsummer Celebration

MidSummer Days in North Branch got lucky with the weather and events were enjoyed for the most part as scheduled ..except Kiddie Olympics, where the field in Riverwalk Park was too soggy to use. Youth Royalty for the Saturday Kiddie Parade are pictured, Carter Lackner and Peyton Ryans. Photos by …

June 28, 2024

‘We Are Water’ features displays around county

We Are Water is an extensive display located at three sites in the county until Aug 12. A portion of the exhibit is at Lindstrom Veterans Memorial plaza, in North Branch Library and inside the Historical Society headquarters, on Highway 8 in Lindstrom (left). Keep your kids learning this summer. …

June 28, 2024

On tax forfeiture issue; County is in state fund

Chisago County commissioners voted unanimously last week to participate in the state program developed during the just-finished legislative session, that makes the county eligible to get funds from the state to resolve issues arising from dealing with tax-forfeited properties.

By DENISE MARTIN News

June 28, 2024

It’s roadwork time in the county

The road construction season has entered its peak, although this year it’s been progressing in fits and starts with the amount of rainfall we have experienced lately. Project updates from the county engineering staff include, not least of all, the multi-million Highway 8 improvements package.

By DENISE MARTIN News

June 28, 2024

Grand jury indicts North Branch man

A cold case concerning a sexual assault that allegedly took place in Stacy 14 years ago, was brought back to life last year with DNA matching reported to local authorities by state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension labs. The suspect tied to the genetic evidence was first charged with lesser severity …

By DENISE MARTIN News

June 28, 2024

Lindstrom council hears from citizens, MnDOT, OK’s sewer truck purchase

Lindstrom City Council met June 20 for a regular meeting. All members were present.

By MATT SILVER News

June 28, 2024

Happy Fourth of July!!

If this feels a little early for a 4th of July column, it’s because next week’s paper will land on the 4th and most likely not hit your mailbox until the day after, and there certainly wouldn’t be time to make many of these recipes on the day of!

June 28, 2024

Midsummer Days deserves many thanks, get your detective hat on

Thanks so much to the good folks that worked so hard to make North Branch Midsummer Days so great this year.

By MATT SILVER News

June 21, 2024

Midsummer Days to highlight beautification boosters, vets’ memorial

This year’s Midsummer Days Grand Marshal selection highlights an ideal— and not an individual— in calling attention to work being done to bring a new veterans’ memorial to the City of North Branch. The non-profit North Branch Beautification Association was chosen by celebration organizers as Grand Marshal for this weekend’s …

By DENISE MARTIN News

June 21, 2024

Sheriff gets county board to authorize plate readers

A fugitive female from Illinois, traveling with minor kids that she was not supposed to have custody of, was located and apprehended in Chisago County just last week, thanks to a Wisconsin license plate reading device detecting her sought-after vehicle being driven into Taylors Falls. St. Croix Falls authorities contacted …

By DENISE MARTIN News

June 21, 2024

Janet Johnson WMA to grow by about 20 acres

The Janet Johnson Memorial Wildlife Management Area is growing to become just shy of 800 acres, with the latest acquisition nearing finalization. A parcel of 20 acres is transferring from the Catholic Church to the program administering wildlife management areas (WMA.)

By DENISE MARTIN News

June 21, 2024

Center City Council accepts supervisor resignation

Center City Council members accepted the resignation of the public works supervisor at a special meeting Monday this week. Eric Garner has been with the city for 11 years. His last day at work is July 12.

By DENISE MARTIN News

June 21, 2024

Stacy City Council discuss cannabis in public places, creating committee

Stacy City Council met June 11 for a regular meeting, all members were present.

By MATT SILVER News

June 21, 2024

Midsummer Days invites you to come have some local fun

This week, the city of North Branch and the North Branch American Legion Post 85 would love it if you and your family and friends would come to the 98th annual Midsummer Days celebration. The celebration began on Wednesday and runs through Sunday. Beginning today, the carnival opens up at …

LOCAL

As of Monday July 8 the city of North Branch will have a city administrator at the helm, at least while the search continues for a permanent full time administrator. A full council voted unanimously in a hastily-called emergency meeting Monday July 1, to extend a contract to Linda Woulfe. …

Chisago County commissioners voted unanimously last week to participate in the state program developed during the just-finished legislative session, that makes the county eligible to get funds from the state to resolve issues arising from dealing with tax-forfeited properties.

The road construction season has entered its peak, although this year it’s been progressing in fits and starts with the amount of rainfall we have experienced lately. Project updates from the county engineering staff include, not least of all, the multi-million Highway 8 improvements package.

Lindstrom City Council met June 20 for a regular meeting. All members were present.

If this feels a little early for a 4th of July column, it’s because next week’s paper will land on the 4th and most likely not hit your mailbox until the day after, and there certainly wouldn’t be time to make many of these recipes on the day of!

Thanks so much to the good folks that worked so hard to make North Branch Midsummer Days so great this year.

The Janet Johnson Memorial Wildlife Management Area is growing to become just shy of 800 acres, with the latest acquisition nearing finalization. A parcel of 20 acres is transferring from the Catholic Church to the program administering wildlife management areas (WMA.)

Center City Council members accepted the resignation of the public works supervisor at a special meeting Monday this week. Eric Garner has been with the city for 11 years. His last day at work is July 12.

Stacy City Council met June 11 for a regular meeting, all members were present.

This week, the city of North Branch and the North Branch American Legion Post 85 would love it if you and your family and friends would come to the 98th annual Midsummer Days celebration. The celebration began on Wednesday and runs through Sunday. Beginning today, the carnival opens up at …

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