SPORTS
Falcons fly past ‘Cats
What better way to help determine whether or not the ‘Cats are going to be able to repeat in 2004 than starting the season with Foley?
Steady “Watters”- Vikings sail past Dragons
Five minutes before the game was set to start between North Branch and Pine City last Thursday, Bill Baumann let the cat out of the bag.
Don’t put the boat away just yet
Every season, about this time of year, the crappie and walleye fishing really begins to heat up.
Vikings fall to 1-8 on season
If the competition wasn't enough, add a constant rain shower, making last Thursday's North Branch Invite a chore in more ways than one for the host Vikings.
Vikings fall to Totino-Grace to start season
And the Vikings wanted to play these girls?They wanted to surround themselves with some of the best teams around?
Wildcats season off and running
When taking into account that in past years the Wildcats have lost to Cambridge 10-0, 11-0, and 8-0, a 4-0 loss might actually be a win for the Chisago Lakes girls soccer team; or at least a tie from a moral standpoint.
Bills Trailers advance to Class D State Softball Tournament
Bill’s Trailers advanced to the Class “D” State Softball Tournament on August 15 after finishing second at the Class “D” Districts Section VI tournament. State will be held in Detroit Lakes this year.
Water skiing anyone?
The Little Crow Ski Team, based in New London, Minnesota, was awarded the National Water Ski Show Tournament Championship 4th place trophy after competing in the tournament August 13-15 in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Eagle Valley Bank/Springs Inn wins State Class C slowpitch softball title
The Eagle Valley Bank-Springs Inn Class C women’s slowpitch softball team spent the middle of August winning games, a lot of them, rolling through the Minnesota Class C division, en route to a state championship on August 14-15.
16th Annual Tee Up for Hospice tops $150,000 Raised
In stark contrast to last year’s heat and humidity, the 2004 Tee Up for Hospice Golf Tournament was marked by a cold wind and cloudy skies as almost 150 golfers took part in the 16th annual charity tournament held Aug. 23 at Chisago Lakes Golf Course in Lindstrom.
Unlocking a secret
My in-laws own a cottage on a northern Wisconsin lake near Manitowish Waters.
North Branch welcomes new coach, sort of
It wasn’t planned, it’s just the way things have worked out for Brad Gustafson.
