Jeff Norton

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Quartet of ultimate Halloween dip recipes
I’ve been sprinkling in Halloween themed recipes for the whole month of October, but with the holiday finally right around the corner this weekend, here are some of my favorite party dips to share with friends and family if you get together with them for the spooky season!
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Mickelson heading to state again
For the second straight year, Chisago Lakes sophomore Claire Mickelson is headed to the state girls tennis tournament after putting together another impressive run through the Section 4AA individual tournament last week.
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CL just edged by Becker, Casey claims another mark
Chisago Lakes put together a strong performance in the pool, but Becker's depth proved to be just enough as the Bulldogs edged the Wildcats 96-90 in a tightly contested girls swimming and diving dual meet on Tuesday, October 20 at Chisago Lakes High School.
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Vikes beat shorthanded Hawks, but upset by Hunters
North Branch's bread-and-butter rushing attack was on full display against Hermantown, as the Vikings used long, methodical drives and timely defensive stops to earn a 32-16 victory over the Hawks.
CL boys claim conference crown; Hall takes girls title
More than a decade of waiting came to an end for the Chisago Lakes boys cross country team Tuesday, Oct. 20, as the Wildcats put together a dominant performance to capture their first Mississippi 8 Conference championship in over 10 years at the North Branch Golf Course.
Vikings offense churns out points in thrashing of Denfeld
North Branch's offense was firing on all cylinders Wednesday, Oct. 14, as the Vikings piled up touchdowns in bunches and outlasted Duluth Denfeld 61-34 in a wild, high-scoring affair that was early in the week due to the MEA holiday this year.
Wildcats make a run at section true team title, fall just short
The Chisago Lakes Wildcats girls swimming and diving team competed at the Section 5A True Team meet on October 10, delivering an impressive performance to finish second overall by just one point in a tightly contested competition.
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Pair of upsets highlight NB’s individual section runs so far
For the second straight year, the North Branch girls tennis team found itself one win away from a trip to the state tournament, but unfortunately for the Vikings, a powerful Rock Ridge squad was standing in their way again.
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Wildcats working to advance
Chisago Lakes sophomore Claire Mickelson kept her hopes of a return trip to the state tournament alive with a pair of victories in the Section 4AA individual girls tennis tournament, highlighting the Wildcats' performances in singles and doubles competition.
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