LOCAL
Shafer City Council gets water tower update; seeks ordinance enforcement
Shafer City Council met October 18 for a regular meeting. Council member Nick Brehm and city treasurer Drew Hill were absent.
The Pink Panther strikes again!
North Branch High School is performing “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” this weekend. Directed by Laura Michels, Brynn Williamson plays Inspector Clouseau, with Bee Bredeson playing Inspector Dreyfus. It is a wonderfully done comedy the whole family will enjoy. Tickets can be purchased at https://nbskolvikings.com/ event-tickets.
Goodbye and thank you Neva, so much to do for Halloween here
We here at the Press and many, many people that are loyal readers lost a community icon this week. It is with a very heavy heart that I must relay that Neva Noyd has passed away. Neva as many of you know was a fixture in the Chisago Lakes School …
It's spooooooooooky season!
Spooky season is upon us! and it’s time for Halloween recipes.
Courts update: Guilty pleas entered in mail theft case
A 61-year-old North Branch woman awaits sentencing in December, for a misdemeanor conviction of animal welfare violations.
Middle schoolers connect with Air Force
The students pictured were recognized for their gratitude while the USAF 148th Fighter Wing was serving abroad earlier this year. These students donated and assembled nearly 300 snack packs for the 148th FW. Each snack pack contained items such as jerky, beef sticks, chips, nuts, and water flavoring. Students also …
What's the big idea?
The Chisago Lakes Area Community Foundation together with donors and supportive community members announced the ‘Big Idea’ grant winner on October 13th at the Franconia Sculpture Park community space. It was a night of history, education and celebration.
Fire Prevention Week a hit!
Fire Prevention Week featured open houses at Lindstrom Fire Department (Top left) and Center City Fire Department (above). Chisago City Fire Department visited Lakeside Elementary. At bottom, Almelund Fire & Rescue kicked off the week with an Open House on Saturday, October 8. Mary and Gary Swanson got their early to enjoy the sights …
Labor of love and faith
Tom Alldritt and son Kyle stood for a photo beside their restoration project, in South Green Lake Cemetery, rural Chisago City. The cross was originally salvaged from what was left when the original Zion Lutheran Church burned in 1908. The church was established in 1895.
Plenty to do locally as Halloween approaches, great info on website
We only have a couple more weeks until Halloween. That means you only have a few more weeks to take in Chisago City’s Ojiketa Haunt. This year’s theme is “Forest of Fear” Prepare to be frightened as you meander your way through Camp Ojiketa and its woods. Dates that still …
Sunrise School celebrates Farm to School season
“Farm to School” is a agricultural sector partnership where Minnesota school districts are encouraged to develop relationships with nearby producers to bring local, sustainable food into the school. The program also promotes understanding of various edibles and their origins. Kids learn what certain foods look like in their raw state, …
Is that a pumpkin?
Bev Anderson of Center City, had another successful year at the Stillwater HarvestFest. Her pumpkin won the coveted Howard Dill Award. This award is given to the best looking pumpkin at the festival.
Outerwear Fair gets great turnout
The Kids Outerwear Fair took place Thursday through Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lindstrom. The group collects winter clothing all year for the event which helps a great number of families in need this winter. Winter clothing was disbursed free of charge.
Annexation map adopted for North Branch-Lent parcels
The North Branch City Council has approved the annexation of a number of township parcels abutting the city’s south edge, on a 4-0 vote. Council member Kathy Blomquist was having remote technology issues and had to sign-off mid- meeting and couldn’t vote.
