SPORTS
Vikings can't get started against BSM
The North Branch football Vikings were overwhelmed 54-0 by a big, fast, deep Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knight squad at North Branch Friday, August 31.
CL soccer boys lose two, win big at Two Harbors
A good Meadow Creek Christian front line took advantage of a young Wildcat defense, putting up four goals in the first half on the way to a 5-1 win over the Wildcats Tuesday, August 28 at Chisago Lakes.
Wildcat football passes early test, beats Farmington 21-10
Fullback Jake Spehar rushed for 116 yards, running back Jon Lien scored two touchdowns and the Wildcat defense forced three turnovers in the season opener.
Ruffed grouse -- a rite of fall
I have many fond memories as a boy and young man grouse hunting along logging roads and two-tracks with my brother, Jim, near Remer, Minn.
CL cross country kicks it in gear at Milaca
Boys from 20 schools ran in the Milaca Early Bird Cross Country Meet Monday, 27.
19th Annual Tee Up for Hospice Attracts turnout despite blustery weather conditions
Clouds, mist and cold winds failed to stop more than 150 golfers at the 2007 Tee Up for Hospice Golf Tournament Aug. 20
Family Pathways 15K & 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser
Saturday was a beautiful day for 210 people to come out and run or walk either in the 15K or 5K.
Viking soccer teams begin season at home
The new-look Vikings trailed just 1-0 at the half, but New Life Academy scored three goals in the second to shut out the Vikings 4-0 in the season opener at home Friday, August 24.
Wildcat soccer teams kick off season, boys lose at St. Thomas, girls tie MPA
The youthful Wildcats fell behind St. Thomas early and couldn't complete the comeback as they lost to the St. Thomas Academy Cadets 2-1 Saturday, August 25.
Crappie and pike fishing is heating up on area lakes
When I called Frankie's Bait this morning to get a fishing report, I was pleasantly surprised to receive an outpouring of favorable news.
North Branch youth football players display skills
Area 3rd through 8th graders who participated in North Branch High School head football coach Dave Eyre's summer football camp showed off what they'd learned Saturday, August 11.
Humidity, family....It's all relative
We've attended a couple of funerals recently. It's inspiring to hear and see the courage that survivors display while dealing with their grief.
Area high school sports ready to swing into action
Chisago Lakes and North Branch athletes started practices Monday, August 13.
Strange sightings on the upper St. Croix
If you plan to boat and spend time north of Willow River State Park on the St. Croix River in the near future, I feel obligated to report that there have been strange sightings from numerous folks - including yours truly last Sunday - of naked people.
