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Wildcats excel at conference art show
Schools of the Mississippi 8 Conference, including Chisago Lakes, are invited to submit up to 18 of the best works of art created this school year. Students have to write an essay, and be in good standings with the MSHSL to participate.
Wyoming resolves state flag controversy, will facilitate Liberty Ponds septics loan
The gathering storm over whether to accept or reject Minnesota’s new state flag has been calmed in Wyoming. The city council voted 5-0 last week simply to not fly any state symbols. City owned parcels and flagpoles will display only an American stars-and-stripes flag and a city flag.
Old jail site sold
With Commissioner Jim Swenson participating online to avoid conflict with picketing union employees — the full Chisago County Board agreed last week to terms for the sale of the old jail site. All along the street leading to the Government Center union members involved in the Teamsters strike had launched …
For those allergic to gluten!
When you have a food allergy or struggle to eat certain things, it can be a nightmare. I was asked ot potentially share some gluten free recipes recently, and I thought that’d be a great way to reach those who may have to avoid those groups of protein.
County strike in work-stop phase
Monday, May 4 was the first full workday impacted by the effects of a county employee strike. Teamsters Local 320 has previously entered mediation, issued intent to strike press releases and union representatives have spoken during public forum at County Board meetings, but the actual work stoppage started Friday, May …
Access granted
You can find grocery stores and gas stations providing their goods all hours of the day and night, ATM locations can put cash in your hand 24/7 So, why not libraries? The notion of extended access to the atmosphere and inventory of public libraries actually got its start overseas in …
The sky’s the limit for high school elective
Not only does North Branch High School offer one of only three Junior ROTC Air Force programs in the state; this year the district is wrapping up its first full slate of aviation curriculum, which none of the JRROTC groups offer.
Wisconsin meet features cheeseheads’ best vs Wildcats
Travelling to Cheeseland for the 7-team Osceola Invitational on Tuesday, April 28, the Wildcat track team had to contend with a powerful Osceola team and Rice Lake’s Addison Schmidt, one of the top girl throwers in Wisconsin. But the Wildcats fared well. The girls finished second to Osceola, and the …
CL recovers for section win after two conference losses
The Big Lake Hornets broke open a close game with three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and went on to beat the Wildcat baseball team 5-1 on Tuesday, April 28 at Big Lake High School. Zander Bleymeyer went the distance for the Wildcats. He allowed just four …
Seven meets in seven days test Vikings' tennis
The North Branch boys tennis team put together a strong stretch of play this past week, showcasing depth in singles while battling through mixed results in doubles on the way to a 4-3 record across seven meets.
Bulldogs start season with cold, close contests
In their 2026 opener, the Bulldog town baseball team led 2-0 over the Crystal Cowboys going into the top of the ninth. But a misjudged popup and four errors led to three runs by the Cowboys, and they held off the Bulldogs in the bottom of the ninth inning to …
Both CL golf teams battling the elements early in the season
After a slow start in conference play, the Chisago Lakes boys golf team put together a much stronger week on the course. The Wildcats opened the season in 5th place in the conference, but quickly began to close the gap.
Chisago City delays engineering decision; schedules workshop meeting for May 11
Chisago City delays engineering decision; schedules workshop meeting for May 11.
