By Derrick Knutson— A teen who could have sunk to his death in frigid waters and a Chisago County Sheriff’s Office deputy who ineffectively tased a man wearing only boxers during a wintertime roadside standoff are undoubtedly thankful some heroic citizens offered their aid Dec. 17. Sheriff Rick Duncan commended three citizens at the Chisago [...]

The North Branch Area Middle School would like to extend its appreciation and gratitude to the following community members: Cyndi Carroll, Becky Cousino, Bob Hylland, Randy Koivisto, Brad Larson, John Parenteau, Linda Prince, Kyle Puelston, Will Swanson, Robb Turbevelle, Ron Urbanski, Lynn Wilson, Susan Yelle. Thank you for volunteering to mentor!

Get your Winter Fest Button now. North Branch Area Chamber invites you to the 12th Annual Winter Fest Feb. 4 – 12. The celebration includes a medallion hunt and the first clue will be posted on Feb. 8.  Clues will be posted on the NB Chamber website and at button sale sites daily until found. [...]

Love is in the air and the special day set aside each year to proclaim that love with flowers will soon be upon us. Geri Wheeler at North Branch Floral wants folks to know that her shop is open for business. Times have been difficult for Geri and for a while folks may have wondered [...]