Louisiana Pacific project clears TIF hurdle
The to-do list to bring a massive Louisiana Pacific manufacturing facility into the North Branch Interstate Business Park is growing …
Lakes Area drone fleet gets boost
The Lakes Area Police Commission last week gratefully accepted a donation of several thousand dollars from the Maranatha Church congregation …
Chisago City supportive of Kendall Howard expansion calling for tax abatement
The Chisago City Council devoted much of its March 24 meeting to approvals related to Kendall Howard, LLC’s proposed new …
Two homers catapult NB over Red Knights in opener
The North Branch softball team opened its 2026 season in impressive fashion Monday, March 30, rallying past Class 3A sixth-ranked …
Giese named North Branch’s Athena Award winner
Brooke Giese has built an outstanding high school career marked by excellence in athletics, academics, and community involvement.
ZacStrong winners announced for hockey season
The Chisago Lakes Hockey Association celebrated the life and memory of Zac Bartz on January 27, 2026, by awarding the …
Wildcat Academy expansion going well, and district settles with teachers
The Chisago Lakes School Board held their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 19 and although the agenda was light on …
CCS students love to read!
Top readers at Chisago Christian School celebrate “I Love to Read” month.
NBAEF awards over $33,000 in grants to NBAPS
Representatives of the North Branch Area Education Foundation (NBAEF) visited North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS), to announce 2026 grant …
