News
In December 2017, North Branch Area Middle School received a $3,500 grant from the St. Croix Valley Foundation toward a new baritone saxophone and bass clarinet, after the existing instruments were deemed “unplayable” by repair specialists. Records indicate the instruments were at least 20 y…
Sports
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will set approximately 20,300 traps this year looking for gypsy moths. The traps will be set throughout the eastern half of the state as well as spots in south central and southwestern Minnesota, which includes both Isanti and Chisago Counties.
Obituaries
Harriet Arlene (Bellin) Bostrom, age 87, passed away on June 5…
Robert L. Heidelberger, Sr., age 83, of North Branch, passed a…
Mary Lois (Barker) Pearson, age 77, of Stanchfield, Minn., pas…
Edward John Hoglund passed away June 2, 2018, at his home in C…
Roland R. Barnes, age 86, of Stacy, died May 29, 2018, at Abbo…
Opinion
To the editor,
To the editor,
As I’ve mentioned before, I can sometimes be a bit anal, even borderline OCD. This is especially true when it comes to planning out my daily schedule, particularly on days when I have multiple events to cover.