NEWS
The eagle has landed!
This beautiful sculpture made by Unruly Acres’ Keith Holl and Diane DeRosier was purchased by and then donated to the memorial, by Dallas Brown. The sculpture addition is part of the All County Veterans’ Memorial renovation which has been taking place this summer in downtown Lindstrom.
Short Term Rental ordinance action delayed by council
Taylors Falls is a destination for out-of-towners looking to enjoy winter and summer seasons in the presence of the national scenic riverway and state park areas. The drafting of a city code to regulate short term rentals in Taylors Falls was a stated priority of a mostly new city council, …
Vikings suffocate Cloquet for a 68-6 win, earn top seed in section
North Branch concluded their regular season with a bang, absolutely throttling the Cloquet Lumberjacks 68-6 on Wednesday, October 16 at home before the MEA holiday weekend.
Furious second half comeback propels ‘Cats to semifinals
The fifth-seeded Wildcats overcame a 20-7 halftime deficit to defeat the South St. Paul Packers 37-35 in the quarterfinals of the Section 3AAAA football playoffs Tuesday, October 22 at South St Paul High School. The win sends the Wildcats to a section semifinal game against the top-seeded, eighth-ranked Hill-Murray Pioneers …
Wildcats repeat as M8C champions
Monticello’s Isabel Mahoney out dueled Chisago Lakes’ Annika Hall at the top of the Mississippi 8 Conference individual podium, but Hall and the Wildcats got the last laugh on Tuesday, October 15 at Bertram Park in Monticello when they won the team conference title, repeating as M8C champions.
Ready for this to be over with
This is my most hated time of the year (easily). I am referring to election time. It seems everyone has a high level of anxiety when it comes time for political races. I think it’s wonderful the community is so involved in politics, as we always should be. But the …
Recipes for spooky October nights
Halloween is such a fun holiday to dress up, to share fun recipes and just have a good time. There’s no gift expectations or stress like Christmas, it’s meant to be a little more jovial and fun than Thanksgiving, and it can always be celebrated on the weekend before the …
Stacy crash suspect to be assessed for mental competency
The person charged in connection with a two vehicle crash near Kwik Trip west of the freeway in Stacy, September 14, sending a 6 year-old to intensive care, has been ordered to undergo an evaluation to determine if he is competent to stand trial.
Alford plea in Fish Lake fatal shooting
Sentencing will take place January 22, 2025 in connection with an Alford Plea to two felony counts, entered in a plea hearing before Judge Seabrooks II held October 18.
Law Enforcement
Lakes Area Police report one of the squad cars was “disabled” in a collision with a deer. Incident happened about 9 p.m. on Wyoming Trail near 275th. The officer was uninjured.
US Congressional District 8 Voters Guide
Below is a question and answer format with United States Congressional District 8 candidates Representative Pete Stauber and challenger Jen Schultz. They were each asked to answer the same questions.
Dr. Duane John
Dr. Duane R. John, age 59, of Stacy died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Fairview Lakes Hospital in Wyoming.
Herman White
Herman White Jr, age 79, of North Branch died October 13, 2024. Herman (known as Junior) was born August 28, 1945, in Minneapolis, MN to Esther and Herman White. He graduated from North Branch High School in 1963. Junior worked at MNDOT for 35 years and proudly served in the …
John Teigland
John Jay Teigland, age 90, passed away on October 10, 2024 at his home in Lindstrom, Minnesota. He has gone to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
