Time to get Winter Fest buttons in North Branch

North Branch Area Chamber invites you to join them for the 8th Annual Winter Fest Feb. 6 - 10. The Winter Fest activities kick off with the posting of the first clue for the North Branch Outlet's Medallion Hunt on Feb. 6. Go to story

Fate of commuter bus service may be in legislators' hands

The fate of the Rush Line Commuter Bus Service may hinge on the upcoming legislative session which starts Feb. 12. At the session, legislatures will be asked to decide how much money, if any, will go toward funding the commuter bus service ... Go to story

Grassroots politics begins at home

A complete list of local Caucus locations for both the DFL and the Repuplican Party Go to story

Lakes not safe for vehicle traffic yet

Following a weekend filled with above-freezing temperatures, Chisago County Sheriff Todd Rivard continues to advise "no travel" by motor vehicles on area lakes.

He noted that, in some areas, ice depths of 15-18 inches have been reported, but equally as common are reports of six inches.

"It varies so much," he said, but added that, with settling slush and less snow cover, a significant cold snap could improve things greatly.

Illegal immigration debate flares at the Capitol

The illegal immigration debate flared at the Capitol on Monday (Jan. 7) with Gov. Tim Pawlenty signing executive orders dealing with immigration law enforcement and further presenting a handful of legislative initiatives aimed at curbing illegal immigration. Go to story

Minneapolis bus route off to fast start in FL

A half dozen years ago when a commuter bus route from Forest Lake to the Twin Cities was given a trial run, it failed. Lack of ridership was the reason. Monday's start of a new bus service from Forest Lake to Minneapolis is not seeing that trend... Go to story