Author Archives: MaryHelen Swanson
Last Sunday Night
By MaryHelen Swanson, editor – Well, here I am, a blank sheet of paper in front of me, pen in …
Perfect event is perfect chance to help area kids
You’ll have tears in your eyes and the children in North Branch schools will have an advantage. Sounds kind of …
Churchwomen send hope in the form of a sundress
By MaryHelen Swanson “We’re not just sending dresses, we’re sending HOPE!” is the motto of Little Dresses for Africa, a …
It should not be just because
Maybe there are no reasons why, maybe “just because” is all there is. Yesterday we observed the 11th anniversary of …
NB Legion gives boost to Apple Festival
American Legion Post 85 Adjutant Glenn Pierce and Commander James Johnson presented a $1,000 check to Lin Strong to help …
Beloved middle school teacher has died
A thick fog wasn’t the only cloud over North Branch as school started today. During first hour at North Branch …
Foggy start of school
Photo by Derrick Knutson – Thick fog greeted students on their way to the first day of school in the …
Sunday Night: Labor pains
By MaryHelen Swanson, editor To say the least, getting around in Rush City and North Branch this summer has been …
