NEWS
Jax Ebbenga
Jax Alexander Ebbenga, age 26 of Shafer, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his home.
North Branch to receive $1 million in economic development matching grant
It appears the (mostly) vacant Interstate Business Park, in North Branch could be the scene of ribbon cutting celebrations in the not too distant future. The Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development released news that Interstate Business Park will receive $1,050,860 as one of only three infrastructure grants being …
Emerald Ash Borer biocontrol release; county park one of 55 parasitoid sites
Emerald Ash Borers who have chosen to lay eggs at Ki Chi Saga County Park may soon be regretting that decision. The park was recently populated with a special species of wasp, or parasitoid, purposefully bred and raised to be released as an EAB larva predator.
City of Wyoming chosen for 2025 LMC City of Excellence Award
The City of Wyoming received the League of Minnesota Cities 2025 City of Excellence Award for this year’s “Successful Collaboration Among Local Governments” topical category The presentation was celebrated at the League’s Annual Conference in Duluth.
Cradle rocking celebrates new church leader at FUMC
First United Methodist in Lindstrom will welcome its new pastor by bringing a unique tradition back to the service, July 13 at 9 a.m. which is being held outdoors.
North Branch council briefs...
In the world of public policy you want to be known for having your ducks-in-a-row and last week the North Branch City Council tackled doing just that. Members officially went on the record voting 5-0 approving an interchange (extension of 400th Street over I-35) and a Highway 95 bypass, for …
Chisago City clears path for 9,000 square foot addition to Brink’s Market
The Chisago City Council on June 24 approved variances and a design review for a 9,000 sq. ft. building addition to Brink’s Market to be constructed this summer. The addition will accommodate new frozen food and dairy sections, a sushi station and a break room for the store’s staff.
11 inning pitchers’ duel goes to Princeton over the Bulldogs
In the best pitcher’s duel in the Eastern Minny League in at least a decade, the Princeton Panthers scored the only run of the game on a suicide squeeze in the bottom of the eleventh inning to beat the Chisago Lakes Bulldog baseball team 1-0 on Friday, June 27 at …
Chisago Lakes Board to hold open listening session July 17
Citizens are encouraged to attend a Chisago Lakes School Board “Listening Session” July 17. The Board will be available for taking comments and questions in a 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. timeframe in the Lakeside School Media Center. The Board then meets in regular session in the Board room in …
Donald Danielson
Donald (Don) Lee Danielson - July 12, 1937 - June 23, 2025.
Phillip Terrill
Phillip E. Terrill, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2025.
Away we go with local fun events
Summer is officially here and so are the summer town celebrations. In a week, Karl Oskar Days will take center stage with all the bells and whistles. This year’s celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever. The celebration is shifting back to include Sunday. We will have all …
Squeezing in some pepper recipes
With the humidity, heat and rain the past few weeks, our pepper plants have absolutely exploded. We are on the cusp of picking the first few green peppers, and our habaneros and jalapenos look to be our healthiest yet.
Law Enforcement
June 26 an arrest was made resulting from a 7:20 p.m. call for assistance in an incident where a male suspected of being involved in an assault at The Fuse in Harris. After authorities had detained him —they learned he had warrants for his arrest out of Wisconsin and allegedly …
