SPORTS
Dr. Joe conquers waves, wind and weather
Some times we say things we later regret. “Dr. Joe” Virga may have been regretting something he said last winter as he was fighting fatigue and the heat while completing the Half Ironman division of the first Chisago Lakes Triathlon Sunday, July 30.
Ready for $4 gas? What's the beef?
An eight-year-old boy hit two holes-in-one with the same golf ball within 20 minutes.
Erik Helgerson
Augsburg College recently announced that junior Erik Helgerson has been named a Cleveland Golf Division III All-America Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of America.
Wildcats win four to advance to District 10 playoffs
In last week’s North End Subdistrict baseball tournament, the Wildcats lost their first game to Mora, putting themselves in the losers’ bracket.
Local family performs with Little Crow Show Ski Team
The Olson family has lived in the Chisago Lakes area since 1986. In fact, Sherry is an area native and graduate of Chisago Lakes High School.
DNR seeks volunteers to provide hummingbird flower information
Ruby-throated hummingbirds are Minnesota's smallest bird.
There's always plenty to do "At The Lake"
Almost 30 years ago I worked with a guy who said, “Men aren’t much for shoppin, but most of us will drive halfway across town to save a nickel on gas or booze.”
Legion baseball team heads for playoffs
The Wildcats Legion baseball team split four games last week, ending the regular season in eighth place with a 5-8 record.
U-18 soccer team in state final four
After finishing second in their league with a 7-1-1 record it season, the Chisago Lakes Jaguars U18 Boys Classic 1 soccer team beat Keliix 2-1 in the district playoffs at Cottage Grove July 16.
Family Pathways charity tourney at Falcon Ridge
It was a cooler than normal morning on Saturday, June 10th, but that did not stop folks from coming out for a nine o’clock start at Falcon Ridge Golf Course in Stacy to play in Family Pathways Charity Golf Tournament.
North Branch track team completes season
Adequate numbers and outstanding individual performances combined to create success for the North Branch High School track teams in 2006.
Chisago Lakes Legion baseball team beats Pine City on Gemuenden's three run blast in the ninth inning
Former Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver used to say his formula for winning was “pitching, defense and three-run homers.”
