Jeff Norton
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Both doubles team for CL upset at different stages of section tourney
Seeding the doubles tournament in section tennis play is always an exercise in futility. There’s always plenty of mixing and matching between regular singles players and doubles players and finding the best combo to go the deepest.
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Rhubarb is back and better than ever
It’s rhubarb season! The colorful vegetable (yes, it is a vegetable, not a fruit) is aplenty this year, and it goes into some phenomenal recipes.
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Girls wrap up M8C crown with lopsided win over Magic
Monticello has been a thorn in Chisago Lakes’ side for the last years. Even though the ‘Cats have traditionally beaten Monticello, they’ve always gave them a tough test and made them work to earn a conference title.
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Hanson helps corral 1st place for Wildcats
Senior Brett Hanson came away as meet medalist last week on Thursday, May 8 during the Mississippi 8 Conference meet at Chisago Lakes Golf Course.
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North Branch upsets St. Francis 3-2
The North Branch baseball team got three runs in the third inning, and it held up against the 10-5 St. Francis Saints on Friday, May 9.
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NB girls fall short in true team
The Section 7AA True Team meet turned into a duel between North Branch and Chisago Lakes on the girls side, and although the Wildcats came out on top by about 30 points, the Vikings had some great performances.
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Let’s put together a pic-a-nic basket
I know I missed some Mother’s Day themed recipes last week with the tough column I had to write, but it doesn’t mean I can’t mix a few things that are good for more than just Mother’s Day into this week’s column.
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Boys lacrosse team downed by two top squads; bests Big Lake
Despite a valiant comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, the Wildcats dropped their first game of the week, a 10-8 decision to Rogers on Tuesday, April 29.
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Rest in peace to my friend
I’ve lost many people close to me the last few years but I always felt like I had the chance to say goodbye. To prepare for the moment. To be at peace. This past weekend was so, so different.
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