MnDOT has completed bridge repairs on Highway 169 in Princeton, and all lanes, bridges, and access ramps are now open between Baxter Road and 313th Avenue. According to a MnDOT news release, the project repaired and replaced the surface on eight bridges over North Rum River Drive, the West Branch Rum River, First Street, and South Rum River Drive. The project took six months to complete and cost $7.3 million. The release states that the upgrades will reduce long-term maintena

Kanabec County is navigating impacts from the federal government shutdown, including a program that helps support more than 800 households. Due to the shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits will not be issued for November. According to Kanabec County Family Services director Chuck Hurd, the county currently has 836 active households receiving SNAP benefits, which is about 1,355 people. Kanabec County also has about 60 households in the Minnes

Chisago Lakes hosted Hill-Murray on Friday night. These two teams met earlier in the season with Chisago getting the 3-0 sweep. The Wildcats would look for another sweep at home.

A beautiful Saturday afternoon was the backdrop for the Section 7A semifinal between Mountain Iron-Buhl and Braham. This was a rematch of these two teams. The first meeting went Braham’s way as the Bombers defeated the Rangers 50-20. Braham was quick to put points on the board. Senior quarterback Garrett Lidke threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to freshman Eli Benzen to put the Bombers up 6-0 in the early going. After that, however, it was all Rangers. Braham was able to defend a

Football playoffs started on Tuesday night all over the state of Minnesota. Chisholm traveled to Braham to face the Bombers in a 2-7 matchup in Section 7A. These two teams faced off earlier in the season with Braham coming away with the victory over the Bluestreaks. The game started with Braham taking control early. Scoring twice on the ground. Chisholm was able to close the 16-0 lead after scoring twice through the air. The halftime score had Braham holding a 16-12 lead. Bra