SPORTS
Viking football get shut out, hopes for win at homecoming
After 20 minutes of North Suburban Conference football, the North Branch Vikings were trailing the Fridley Tigers by a score of 7-0.
Wildcats run out of time at Benilde, comeback falls three points short
After struggling and falling behind 14-3 in the first half, the Wildcats gave the Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knights a run for their money.
Chasing fish -- Labor Day to Thanksgiving
Every season, about this time of year, the crappie and walleye fishing really begins to heat up.
Wildcat tennis team shows improvement in early losses
Following some weather-related early season schedule changes, the Wildcat tennis team started its season by hosting a very talented Forest Lake team Thursday, August 23.
Viking soccer shows improvement vs. Totino
Viking freshman midfielder Nic Miller scored his first high school varsity goal to put the Vikings up 1-0. Miller, assisted by junior midfielder Tom Mork, scored early in the game on a long shot he sneaked in over the goalkeeper and just under the crossbar.
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.
