News
For the better part of 2020, the North Branch City Council has been wrestling with having to revoke the license or permit for two long-standing businesses in the city, which would greatly hinder their ability to effectively stay open. During the July 28 council meeting, the council again del…
Question: Did I hear there was some new information that was put out on what to do if stopped with a firearm?
Members of the Braham Fire Department battle a fire that caused extensive damage at a residence located on 2nd Street SW in Braham on Tuesday, Aug. 4. As of press time, the exact cause of the fire was still under investigation.
Sports
Shawn Motl of the Rum River Bandits slides into second base while trying to break up a double play by North Branch Nighthawk’s Nick Solberg during the first game of a double-header between the two teams. Rum River would sweep North Branch, winning 11-4 and 10-1.
I’ve been gardening now for 45 years. I’m not counting the years I spent growing up on the farm. I was more of a hired hand then. I’m talking about my gardens, the ones I’ve planted on my property each year since the summer of 1975. I’ve learned a lot over the years and each year I learn mor…
North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS) is pleased to announce the hire of Andrea Schmidt for the position of Activities Director. Schmidt will replace Matt Lattimore, who accepted the role of North Branch Area Middle School Assistant Principal for the 2020-21 school year.
Obituaries
Dr. Alvin Emanuel Berglund (Bud), 89, of Cambridge died peacef…
Jack Donald Nichols, 74, of Cambridge, formerly of Braham and …
Reynold George Lindberg, 94, passed away on July 15, 2020, in …
Betty Lou Clara Johnson, 84, of Stanchfield, passed away peace…
George Clarence Sheldon Jr, 78, passed away peacefully Friday,…
Opinion
For most of my adult life, I’ve never been a griller. While I love the taste of good meat that’s been cooked outdoors, I’ve never really acquired the knack for barbequing. That is, until last summer.
To the editor,