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We'll miss ya Herb
There’s never an easy way to say goodbye to someone or to let go of someone. Especially when that person had a certain aura and presence about them.
Top 11 stories of 2015-16 for CL and NB (Part 2)
We are on to the second half of the Top 11 stories of 2015 and ‘16. Last week covered individual achievements, teams making deep runs in the sections and some exciting moments, but this week is even better.
Top 11 stories of 2015-16 for CL and NB
I’ll start this year’s top 11 list off with an apology on the late arrival. Typically, the list is done around the July 4th holiday, but with North Branch’s baseball team making a deep run this year, a lot of things got pushed back and this was the week that …
Paine and Hyndman-Farrens win Toughman Minnesota in Chisago Lakes
MenAfter five years of the same champion under the old name, the newly-named Toughman Minnesota has now had two different champions in two different years.
CL's Lisa Schommer playing for championship in women's football
Lisa Schommer has never shied away from athletic competition.
2016 Lindstrom Loppet results
Listed here is the top 50 finishers, for full results on all 363 runners, check out http://www.mtecresults.com/race/show/4274
Former Waseca coach tapped as new basketball boss for Wildcats
The Chisago Lakes athletic department moved fast to replace retired head basketball coach Chris Gargaro.
NB's Christensen and Skroch take part in state's All-Star series in Chaska
Thursday, June 23 to Saturday, June 25, North Branch baseball player Jimmy Skroch and Viking Coach Steve Christensen participated in the Minnesota High School Baseball All-Star Series.
Fred Thibodeau qualifies for 2016 U.S. National Fencing Championships
The annual U.S. National Championships is the opportunity for emerging Minnesota competitors to test their skills against the best fencers from across the country. Chisago Lakes area fencer Fred Thibodeau won that opportunity on April 24 by finishing second in the Epee event at the Minnesota Division National Qualifier. Fencing …
Despite being shut out, North Branch has memorable experience at state tourney
After their improbable section run, the North Branch high school baseball team had a memory-filled state tournament, despite the results.
After slow start, Trelstad plays his game at the state tournament at Bunker Hills Golf Course
The front nine of both the East and West courses proved to be Andrue Trelstad’s kryptonite at the state golf tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14 and 15.
Area athletes compete at state, Johnson earns 3rd
Mikayla Johnson was hoping to make one final vault up the state tournament ladder last week at the state track and field meet, but she finished in third place for the second year in a row in the pole vault event.
Gillach and Lizotte run into state champs early, fall 6-2, 6-2
Thomas Gillach and Blake Lizotte were at the mercy of the draw when it came to their second straight doubles state tournament berth. They came across a St. Cloud Tech in the first round but knew they would have to get past defending state champions Carter Mason and Anthony Rosa …
Classic 'Cinderella' story: Vikings baseball team off to state tourney
The Viking baseball team is going to the state tournament!
