SPORTS
Wildcats snatch first conference win
With a few of their toughest matches past them already, the Chisago Lakes girls tennis team focused on working their way into contention in the North Suburban Conference.
Viking girls sweep top spots, boys finish second at North Branch
The North Branch girls cross country team finished off the ultra-rare sweep of the top five spots on Thursday, Sept. 11.
After opening drive, CL Wildcats deflated by Benilde-St. Margaret's
On Friday night in their 24-7 loss at Benilde-St. Margaret's, leading 7-6 early in the third quarter, the Wildcat defense had put up a great goal line stand, stopping the Red Knights three times after they had first and goal at the two.
Vikings shut out Hylanders with stout defense and a nifty "Chadillac"
With excitement building around the North Branch football squad for the first time in two years, the Vikings rose to the challenge at Columbia Heights' homecoming.
September and October prime fishing months
Every September, crappie and walleye fishing really begins to heat up.
Wildcats beat Fridley to end mini scoring slump
Manny Cruceru opened the scoring with a first half penalty kick, but it was all the offense could muster as the Wildcats lost to the Spring Lake Park Panthers 2-1 Tuesday, September 2 at Spring Lake Park.
Vikings let first win in almost two years slip through their fingertips
The last time the North Branch football program basked in the glory of a victory, the date was Oct. 13, 2006.
Chisago Lakes earns three weekend wins at Coon Rapids Tournament
The Chisago Lakes volleyball team worked overtime this week to earn three extra victories at the Coon Rapids Tournament.
Wildcats improve to 2-0 with punishing runs and swarming defense
The Wildcats were clinging to a 13-10 lead as St. Louis Park drove toward the go-ahead touchdown midway through the fourth quarter Friday, September 5.
Revisiting the state fair
The state fair is a thing of beauty. A marvelous platter of fat-filled donuts, grease-covered pork chops, deep fried alligator, and yes, this year they added chocholate-covered bacon,
Vikings score four to sting the Bluejackets
The Vikings started things off on the right foot this season - the right foot of Brian Grand, that is. Grand scored three goals to lead the Vikings to a 4-1 win over Cambridge-Isanti Tuesday, August 26 at North Branch.
Opening rough patch precedes Wildcat's first win
The Chisago Lakes girls tennis team knew they'd have a tough time in their early schedule.
Excitement of local rivalry renewed with a riveting 15-0 duel
In the season opener for both teams, a much-improved Vikings team battled the Wildcats to a scoreless tie at the half.
A good porch
I light the gas heater in the back porch of our house after my wife and I get the boys settled into their beds.
