SPORTS
Young Wildcat team celebrates "fun year" at awards banquet
After the Wildcats' recent awards banquet, head coach Shawn Frederixon summarized the season from a team perspective, talked about some of his wrestlers and briefly discussed the team's prospects for next season.
Seduced by a fine cane fly rod
I've always taken great pride in believing that I was the antithesis of fly-fishing snobbery.
Johnson, Mork and Ziegler earn awards at NBHS
Friday, March 7 North Branch High School recognized EXCEL and Triple A Award winners at the halftime of the boys' basketball game.
Viking wrestling team gives out year-end awards
(Here, in his own words, coach Aho talks about team success, individual state tournament entrants and his senior class. Individual awards are listed below.)
Wildcat U12 girls finish third
The Chisago U12B girls' hockey team went 2-1 to take third place at the Minnesota State U12B Tournament at the Richfield Ice Arena Friday-Sunday, March 14-16.
Spring is here, so are the Twins
Spring is here. The Vernal Equinox (Latin for Spring Equal Night) arrives, in the northern hemisphere, on the day when we first enjoy 12 hours of daylight.
Vikings overcome adversity to end season on upbeat note
The Wildcats had a season filled with adversity.
Vikings fall to top seed Spring Lake Park
The North Branch boys' basketball season came to an end at Spring Lake Park Tuesday, March 11.
Wildcat boys end season with tough loss to Patrick Henry
The Wildcat boys basketball team had the unenviable task of playing the Patrick Henry Patriots in the first round of section playoffs Tuesday, March 11.
Just ahead: April ice-out crappie fishing
There is no doubt that my mind begins to wander this time of year. Particularly on a day like today when the temperature is expected to reach the mid-forties.
McGurk and Novak earn "Triple A" recognition
Chisago Lakes seniors Ariel Novak and Tom McGurk were presented their Minnesota State High School League Triple "A" (Academics, Arts, and Athletics" Awards during the halftime of the boys' basketball game Tuesday, February 26.
U12 hockey girls off to state
With a spectacular regular season under their belts, the Chisago Lakes U12B girls' hockey team headed into the District 10 Tournament the third week in February.
Vikings close regular season with loss to St. Louis Park
The Vikings' basketball woes continued Friday March 7 at home.
Skiers end season with awards program
The Chisago Lakes/St.Croix Falls alpine ski team completed its 2007-08 season with an awards program Thursday, February 29.
