LOCAL
Brown rain? That can't be a good thing
On Monday we had the first rain of the season. Wasn’t a gullywasher like Tuesday but still enough to get stuff wet. Did anyone else seem to notice anything strange after the rain? I can not recall ever seeing a rainfall that left a reddish brown residue. The sky didn’t …
North Branch adopts precincts; works on tobacco ordinance
The North Branch Chief of Police presented a draft of a new tobacco sales ordinance to city council last week initiating a process to fix some recurring problems North Branch has experienced.
North Branch Lions honored at celebration
Back together, indoors, under one roof, the North Branch Lions’ celebration of members and community good deeds and dedication was enjoyed last week. The Lion of the Year honor was awarded to John Dolin. He was singled out for his huge effort on the golf tournament which was a success …
Sometimes a little sun is all I need, fish fry days numbered, guide time is now
We recently traveled to Mexico with our good friends. We have been to Cancun a few times in the past but we decided to venture quite a bit further down the coast this year and stayed south of Tulum. We basically were trying get farther away from the masses.
Commercial shooting range ordinance heard in S.R.O. planning commission meeting
The county planning commission public hearing March 3 on issues related to a new county ordinance on commercial public shooting ranges had all the makings of a fiasco. There were way too many visitors to fit into the meeting room, and a spillover area with closed circuit video/audio from the …
CR 17 extension layout presented to connect to #14
The plans are beginning to come together for the extension of County Road 17, between North Branch and Stacy. The public open house was held last week at Lent Township hall in preparation for finalizing the design to meet the construction start date in 2025.
Reserve your spot today for our Guide! Fishing already? Please donate food
Well as we shift into the doldrums of the tweener months, that is when we here at the Press work diligently on our 2022-23 Community and Visitor Guide.
Home Show, a great gathering spot, paper winners chosen
Wasn’t it refreshing to have an actual Home and Business Expo that we could see our friends and neighbors at again? In reality we skipped just one year, but it seemed like forever since it shutdown.
Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community looks toward next 10 years of being a hub for arts
An art exhibit celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community (WACAC), opens February 17, and runs through March 19 and features an eclectic exhibit by local artists. Hallberg Center for the Arts is at 5521 Viking Blvd NE in Wyoming, MN 55092.
Center City to hold hearing on redevelopment of two sites
Center City is looking at a construction boom. Relatively speaking that is. The city planning commission is considering plans for a redevelopment of the “Go Boat Motel” parcels and also for carving three lots from a large single family property near the Government Center.
Come out this weekend for the return of Home & Business Expo
This weekend is the Chisago Lakes Home and Business Expo. The event will be held (yes in person) at the Chisago Lakes Wildcat Center at the high school. The event runs from 10am to 4pm Saturday and then 11am-3pm on Sunday.
Chilly temps, fun times
The Celebration of the Lakes festivities were enjoyed by all, including snowmobile races, dodgeball tournaments, fishing contests, polka dances and fireworks.
Celebration of the Lakes was a great time had by all, thank you's owed
Wow what a great weekend for an outdoor celebration. Judging by the number of people I saw out on the ice, it looked like everyone was ready to get out and mingle with friends and family.
Grade 5 students pitch in
The Buddies Program at Taylors Falls Elementary School checks all the boxes in the list of what today’s modern school should offer. Plus it’s fun.
