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Beyond the Yellow Ribbon hosts Franks & Steins
The Beyond the Yellow Ribbon group held an event in Moberg Park, Chisago City last weekend, in lieu of the traditional indoor gathering. Even though winter was making itself known-- the fire pits were burning and the crowd dressed right to enjoy music and more to support the veterans in …
C'mon snow? Really? We haven't had our Halloween events yet!!
As I sit here writing this, I am staring out the window at what appears to be about four inches of fresh snow. So many things go through my mind. Did I pull the snowblower out from under the deck? Did I remember to winterize the boat? Did we put straw on top of …
Fall tradition of pumpkin pie
We are in the season of pumpkins. Ask any American what to do with a pumpkin and you’ll most likely get one of two answers; make pumpkin pie or a jack-o-lantern. Now there are so many different ways of making use of the great pumpkin. From pies to muffins, cookies, …
4H Youth Support 'Viking Vittles'
Viking Vittles is a collaborative effort to address food insecurity in our community and is named for the North Branch School district mascot. Our club sponsored a food drive this past spring and we hope to increase our efforts through additional food drives or donor campaigns over the next several months. …
Another segment of the Swedish Immigrant Trail opened!
The latest segment of the Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail opened and many gathered for celebration Saturday, Oct 10. This portion was made possible through a grant from the Environmental Trust Fund. The off roadway trail now connects seven miles from the trailhead at Taylors Falls City Hall, westerly to a …
Halloween is still taking place, just a modified version, lots to do
This Saturday the Chisago Lakes Beyond the Yellow Ribbon group has a special event and you are invited. They will be hosting Frank’N Steins at Moberg Park in Chisago City. The event will feature two bands; Mean Gene and the Woodticks and the Devon Woorley Band. The beer garden (socially …
From dessert to casseroles
We are in the season of winter squash…….acorn, butternut, buttercup, hubbard and more that I don’t know about as there are so many shapes and sizes to choose from. Their hard to cut through so be care full when you’re cutting them. When cut, I use an ice cream scoop …
North Branch Council vacancy to be filled by appointment
North Branch is accepting applications to appoint someone to fill the council vacancy created by the Brian Voss resignation. Council agreed Tuesday October 13 to set an October 30 deadline for applications to be submitted.
Scouts and Foster Shoppe; positive pair
My Girl Scout Troop and I recently earned our Bronze Award by helping foster children. We learned about foster children in Minnesota and Chisago County and how we could help them. We found this organization called ¨Safe Haven Foster Shoppe¨ and learned about their mission. They provide backpacks filled with …
'Owlls' help Ojiketa put best face forward
The Chisago City Parks Department would like to recognize this great group of volunteers, affectionately known as the O.W.L.L.S. group (Ojiketa Wednesdays laughs lunch and service), according to Doris Zacho, Parks Superintendent, the unbelievable amount of work that the O.W.L.L.S. have done in Ojiketa Regional Park since this group was …
Fire Prevention Week is our time to thank those among us; fair time
This week is a big week locally. This is Fire Prevention week. This is normally a week where al the local fire departments go and visit the schools and show the kids all of the bells and whistles on a fire truck It is also a week that usually has …
More about apples plus salads
Apples, apples, apples and more apples! Are you tired of apple recipes? This might be the last column using apples, but one never knows!
NBAPS sees COVID-19 numbers grow at Area Education Center, moves Pre-K to first graders to remote learning
The North Branch Area Education Center has reported six new cases of COVID-19 since Wednesday, September 30, and by October 8 the decision was made to shift Pre-Kindergarten through first grade students to remote learning.
Chisago Lakes High School moving to all distance learning model starting Monday, October 12
The Chisago Lakes High School will be implementing a distance learning reset period for grades nine through 12 starting on Friday, October 9 after multiple students have tested positive for COVID-19.
