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Pollinators have place of honor in library artwork
A good sized gathering Thursday, April 22 (Earth Day) celebrated the dedication of the East Central Regional-North Branch Library’s monarch sculpture. Monarch populations are dwindling due to loss of habitat and their preferred homebase, the milkweed plant is a key component in North Branch’s citizen garden effort. In 2018 the …
PSEO helped set stage for Wildcat alum's career clarity
People will advise you upon high school graduation to do what you love, or at least pursue a field that’s in-demand. In the best of both worlds you find a career that you enjoy and that also has opportunities.
Girl Scout Silver Award project
The Girl Scout Silver Award Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, hosted by Aisha Roche and Kaitlin Carlson at Moberg Park last Thursday, commemorated the efforts of their partners and community members’ celebrate completion of their "The Birdhouse Project." The event featured a presentation, demonstration, and opportunity to ask questions about the project …
Numbers are changing - not in a good way anymore, last chance for '21 guide
Well over a week ago it seemed we were turning the page on the COVID-19 situation. Our numbers were improving, deaths were plummeting, all signs were trending positively. This week is a complete 180. we are back to double digit daily deaths and our ICU numbers are soaring once again. When …
Chisago County Collects: Old and interesting (very)
The Chisago County Historical Society is pleased to announce there’s a new exhibit at the courthouse in Center City. “Chisago County Collects: Old and Interesting” is arranged in the four display cases on the first floor and highlights antique and vintage items that have been collected by local residents.
Flames take down Wild Mountain maintenance building
Tuesday morning, local fire departments were dispatched to a fire at Wild Mountain Recreation Area. Business officials released a statement reporting that only one structure, the maintenance building, caught fire. Although snow-making and grooming equipment and machinery were lost and/or damaged, the winter season next year should see no significant …
That was the longest year of my life, so glad it's over; time for paper renewals
I cannot believe it has been a year since our world got turned upside down. I took a minute to read my column from last year. What an idiot. I was convinced this was going to be taken care of medically or the United States would protect the borders thus …
Lindstrom teen missing
Lakes Area Police would like the public to let them know if John Patrick Grillo, Lindstrom, is observed or if you know where he is. The 17-year-old is reported as a runaway and he is about 220 lbs. with red hair and is 6 feet one inch tall. Call 651-775-7569 …
Board commends unique COVID Response Team; learns prom, commencement dates set
The North Branch School District couldn’t have picked a better year to put forward a new motto—Better Together.
Thank you Laurie - for everything, a chance to help our neighbors
Tomorrow we say goodbye to a good friend. This is not an obituary, but rather Laurie Doughty is retiring. Laurie has faithfully served the Chisago Lakes Area Chamber for years and has served with three different executive directors. I have had the pleasure of knowing Laurie for years and years and …
Tangen honored with Stewardship Award
Third generation resident of Taylors Falls, John Tangen, was honored with the annual Stewardship Award at Monday’s Taylors Falls City Council meeting. The honoree also is automatically the Wannigan Days Grand Marshal.
Where is my vaccination? It's here soon enough; it's Foodshare Month
It seems like good news is on the horizon. First off, the news today(Tuesday) from the Governor’s office is the state is moving towards the next wave of people eligible to get vaccines.
Seeds or people; the key is honoring transformation
In The Seed Keeper, due for general release by Milkweed Editions March 9, local author Diane Wilson has created her third installment on something she knows well; the loss-of-self endured over centuries by North America’s native people.
Try something folksy and visit the History Center
Spring is coming and it’s time for something new at the History Center in downtown Lindstrom! The center is pleased to announce the NEW Folk Art exhibit is ready for viewing Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10-4. Masks and social distancing are still required and hand sanitizer is provided …
