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Swollen, itchy eyes? Welcome to fall in the greater Midwest
Items included in this column are things that I have heard, seen or have been reported to me.
Getting back on track with some thoughts and an area fishing report
Due to a family health crisis that began in mid-June, my contributions to the paper have been, at best, sporadic.
Do things seem expensive? Here’s why!
After he won the British Open recently by keeping his driver secured in his bag, Tiger Woods won his 50th tournament as a professional August 6 at the Buick Open in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
Jaguars third in state - Win tourney in Madison
The Chisago Lakes Jaguars, U18 boys soccer team, finished third in the state tournament two weeks ago, then traveled to the Madison
North Branch junior golfers complete summer season with tournament
Junior golfers recently completed another successful season of summer golf at the North Branch Golf Course.
Drifting for summer smallies
During the heat of the summer, fishing can get pretty challenging.
Young Legion baseball team ends season at District 10 Tournament
The Wildcats lost two out of three games at the District 10 tournament July 26-27, falling short of qualifying for the state tournament.
Wildcats Klimek and Helps join exclusive weightlifting club
Mitch Klimek and Justin Helps, both juniors this past year at Chisago Lakes High School, recently joined the 1,000 Pound Club.
NB coaches' 10th tourney
Sunday, July 16 the North Branch Coaches Association hosted its 10th annual Golf Classic.
Kids’ triathlon a big hit
It wasn’t as hot as it could have been!!
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.
