SPORTS
Area waterskiers make big splash at Trophy Lake Estates event
Light winds, clear skies and temperatures in the low 80's greeted about 60 waterskiers and an appreciative group of fans at Trophy Lake Estates Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1.
Vikings baseball team looks for more wins in 2008
The close first game of the North Branch High School baseball season was a precursor for the rest of the year.
Gemuenden plays in all star football game
Senior linebacker Adam Gemuenden represented the Wildcats in last week's Minnesota All Star Football Game, played Saturday, June 30 in St. Cloud.
Consider this when buying a recliner!
I have a bad back. When I sit in a chair, or purchase furniture or a car, my main concern is...how long will I be able to sit without increasing my pain level. Other people have furniture related issues, too.
Chisago Lakes High School announces track and field awards
North Suburban All-Conference Brenna Coyle Shot Put and Discus
Minnesota Bound pays another visit
I internalize stress. Talking to me, you might get a sense that nothing bothers me, but it does.
Crickets, Innings, Basketballs and Golfs
CricketsA man from India offered to sell one of his kidneys for 3500 pounds.
Chisago Lakes Legion baseball team wins Forest Lake tournament
All three starting pitchers threw complete games last weekend as the Wildcats won the Forest Lake Legion Tournament.
Employ summer tactics to fool transitioning fish
As July approaches and water temperatures rise, gamefish begin transitioning into their deep-water summer patterns.
Chisago Lakes U13 soccer team earns first place in Oakdale tournament
The Chisago Lakes U13 girls' soccer team took home the first place trophy at the NESA (North East Soccer Association) Tournament June 9-10 in Oakdale.
A sore head, cuttin' grass, another OJ and old Dutch bikers
Items included in this column are things that I have heard, seen or have been reported to me.
Local drag racer wins the big one at Brainard International
For half of his 30 years, Paul Schadt has been "addicted" to drag racing.
The good pastor goes fishing
I was working my Sulphur dry fly through a long riffle section upstream. My back was facing him, so he wasn't able to see the big grin break across my face when he asked me, "Hey Dan, would it be okay if an old preacher told a few dirty jokes?"
North Branch tennis looks forward to next season
The North Branch tennis season ended in the first round of the section 7AA Tournament at Andover. The Huskies beat the Vikings 7-0 Monday, May 21.
