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New development might come to Rush City
The City Council of Rush City received a plan for a new development as part of its meeting held Monday, April 8. Builder Nic Malchow turned in a concept plan to the city’s Planning Commission to get feedback on a large parcel located on the north side of West Second Street between 935 and 875. The parcel has a 30-foot easement up to the high school, and the developer would...
Isanti deals with budget issues on playground equipment
The Isanti City Council batted around the idea of repairing items around its parks for a good chunk of its Tuesday, April 16, meeting. Stephanie Hillesheim, the city’s community development director, presented a report created by Julia Cederberg, the park and recreation coordinator, that outlined some park equipment that needs repair. The problem? The Parks and Recreation Department’s 2024 allocated budget for repairs, maintenance of machinery and equipment is $9,500...
Duke Tucker holds campaign kick-off, rally for 75th State Assembly District
GRANTSBURG — Duck Tucker, a Republican from Grantsburg, held a campaign kick-off rally at Hummer’s Event Center for his run to represent the newly redrawn 75th Assembly District, which includes all of Polk and most of Burnett counties. Well over 100 people gathered to hear comments from Reps. Gae Magnafici and Chanz Green, past Rep. Adam Jarchow, Sen. Romaine Quinn, Burnett County Sheriff Tracy Finch, St. Croix Falls Mayor Kirk Anderson, retired businessman Gary Nelson and Tucker. It was standing room only, as attendees heard...
Braham Girls Scouts hope racers will be pickin’ up good vibrations during annual Color Run
The Braham Area Girl Scouts are taking a trip back in time for the annual Color Run, this year having a “Happy Hippie ’70s” theme. “We’re asking people to wear cool hippie outfits, with cool glasses and peace signs,” said organizer Tracey Brewer, service unit manager for the scouts. “Prizes will be handed out for the best costume, the most creative costume.”
Wildcats nearly capture win from Magic at Monticello CC
Chisago Lakes had three of the top four individual finishers in the Boys Mississippi 8 Conference golf meet at Monticello Country Club on Monday, April 22, but that still wasn’t enough to win the meet outright. The host Monticello Magic had all four golfers score under 80 and the...
NESC expanding region's broadband
MOUNTAIN IRON—Ground was broken Tuesday morning and construction will soon be underway to expand broadband in the region. The $4.25 million project will add 136 route miles in three counties, expanding the Northeast Service Cooperative’s total network by 11% for a total of 1,366 miles. “We’re in the super highway business (of fiber networks). So we’re going to run that highway and make sure there’s lots of off ramps that’s...
2 dead after collision in Chisago County
CHISAGO COUNTY, Minn. (FOX 9) - Two people died at the hospital after a crash in Wyoming, Minnesota on Friday. According to Wyoming police, just after 11 a.m., a driver heading northbound on Pioneer Road crossed over the center line into oncoming traffic. The driver then crashed into another car. Both cars involved in the crash had two people inside, all of whom were taken to the hospital.
Neider may stay on council despite request to step down
During the April 9 North Branch City Council meeting, Council Member Kelly Neider attended just as any other meeting, despite council’s request for her to resign her seat after evidence allegedly proved she leaked information from a closed meeting. Council made the motion to request for Neider to voluntarily resign from the council, effective immediately. In addition, the resolution issued the council’s third censure of Neider. It was approved 3-1,...
North Branch schools creating apprenticeship program
North Branch Area Public Schools is moving forward on a unique apprenticeship program to develop more teachers following actions taken by its board of education at a meeting held Thursday, April 11. The board unanimously approved a memorandum of agreement with both the North Branch Support Staff Association and the North Branch Education Association to establish a “Teacher Apprenticeship Program” starting the 2024-25 school year and continuing through the following year. ...
Vikings softball hopes to take next step
Coach: Kathy Crudo. Last season: 14-11 overall, lost in Section 7AAA championship. Key returnees: Senior captains Hannah Bernier, Peyton Verdon and Erin Pederson; sophomores Abby Pfeifer and Kaytlin Hammond, freshman Aubrey Charpentier. Outlook: After losing a handful of seniors from a team that advanced to the Section 7AAA title game, the North Branch softball squad...
Rush City track prepares for tough competition
Coach: Michael Vaughan. Last season: Boys placed 2nd in Great River Conference, girls placed 4th overall. Key returnees: Boys — Seniors Owen Dick, Braeden Rood; junior Braden Niessen. Girls — Seniors Lydia Bengtson, Mikayla Ertz. Outlook: Outside of its five seniors, the Rush City boys and girls track and field team are a fairly youthful...
Rush City softball looks to repeat as Great River champs
Coach: Kayla Jeska. Last season: 16-5 overall, 1st in Great River Conference, lost in Section 7AA tournament. Key returnees: Senior Annabelle Hanson, sophomore Kendal Pillar, freshman Cailyn Glenna. Outlook: A both productive and successful season took place last spring for the Rush City softball team, where the squad posted an impressive 16-5 record en route...
North Branch baseball has big goals for season
Coach: Matt Solberg. Last season: 12-12 overall, 7-7 in Mississippi 8, lost in Section 7AAA semifinals. Key returnees: Seniors Andrew Orf, Noah Thorsen, Tanner Helin, Ty Ellsworth, Lucas Goggin, Carter Drill, Bo Pederson, Joey Donahue. Outlook: The North Branch boys baseball team enters the 2024 spring season following a tough loss in the final four...
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