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Chisago County is accepting appointments for vaccine. Chisago County Vaccine Information is provided and encouraged to register. To see complete information please click details.
Chisago County Vaccine website located at https://www.chisagocounty.us/1188/Vaccine-Information
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Minnesota Housing is pleased to announce that RentHelpMN is now open and accepting applications. RentHelpMN makes it possible for eligible renters to get caught up on overdue rent and utilities dating back to March 13, 2020. It also makes provisions for those at risk of falling behind on rent payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note that RentHelpMN is in Phase One, in which people with past due rent who meet eligibility requirements are invited to apply. To apply for RentHelpMN, please visit renthelpmn.org or call 211. The 211 helpline has dedicated multilingual staff available to answer questions about RentHelpMN, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Visit renthelpmn.org to learn more about the program and eligibility requirements and to apply. |
Two new apartment buildings will be under construction soon in North Branch. The location is just north of Ecumen - west of Shops at Gateway North. Phase 1 will have two - 36 unit apartment buildings with apartment sizes ranging from 2 bedrooms to studio. The apartments will have an outdoor pool, dog park, garages and many other amenities.
Saturday April 24, 2021
Starting at 10:30 AM (while supplies last)
North Branch Middle School
38705 Grand Ave
CSAH 30/Forest Blvd Construction
The City of North Branch recently approved a twinhome and single family residential development in which extensions of water and sewer and the construction of three segments of road to be called 395th Street, 399th Street, Fallbrook Avenue. The contractor is expected to start construction after April 13, 2021.
For the notification letter please click here
Dear Residents,
Genesis Wireless has now has the new and expanded internet services in North Branch. Please click complete brochure to get details on the information and sign up.
Dear Residents,
The City of North Branch recently approved a residential apartment development in which two apartment buildings and amenities, 385th Street 9a new road), and improvements on Falcon Avenue and a trail will be constructed.
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Dear Residents,
As per General Manager Scott Hautala of North Branch Water & Light , the electrical testing was completed at 1:45PM today, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. They are again reconnected to the transmission system. Some minor items were found and corrected as well as their personnel validated their existing operating procedures. Testing will continue throughout the week but will be for each generator and will not require them to operate their local generators.
Thank you all for your patience and cooperation in this matter.
Dear Residents,
Recycle your unwanted electronics, appliances, tires, etc. on Saturday, April 24, 2021 during the City of North Branch Clean Up Day from 8A.M. - NOON located at City Public Works 39276 Grand Ave, North Branch.
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Dear Residents,
Please take a note on the upcoming North Branch Water & Light testing of critical Electrical Assets. Please read below the notice from the General Manager, Scott Hautala. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this testing in going on.
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Dear Customers,
North Branch Water and Light continuing efforts to provide reliable electric service requires us to perform a test of our major electrical equipment at the power plant.
Starting Tuesday, April 6, we will be running our local generation to support our local load as we test our connections to the transmission system. We have preplanned the upcoming this week with the transmission supplier and wholesale power provider. These plans do not include any electrical service interruption. However, if there is an unplanned service interruption, our line crew will be standing by to restore any affected customers as soon as possible. While testing will continue through the week, the transmission separation is only planned for Tuesday.
We will be updating our information while we test and inspect these critical electrical assets.
Scott Hautala
General Manager
North Branch Water and Light
6388 Maple Street
North Branch, MN 55056
651-674-7100 Office
Dear Residents,
Please click below for the complete schedule for the 2021 Spring Leaf Pickup Schedule.
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City of North Branch is accepting applications for the following Commission Board vacancy - Planning Commission
Interested applicants please complete the application along with additional supporting documents. Applications can be found on the website, facebook or can be requested by calling at 651-674-8113 or can be picked up from the City Hall located at 6408 Elm Street, North Branch, MN 55056.
For Planning Click Here Planning Application
- You need to be a resident of North Branch to serve on this commission
- The candidate will serve the left over term of Ex-Commissioner Mr. Meacham's term until December, 2022
City Hall is closed due to electrical fire repairs until Monday, March 22, 2021. Please leave a message or email to the person you want to contact and will be addressed as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we address the issue.
If you haven't been following the city council updates, the City of North Branch is pleased to announce that the city partnered with Genesis Wireless to bring high speed internet to the entire city. The city used budget savings from the COVID Cares Act money to purchase the equipment to bring a fixed wireless internet network to the city. Genesis has agreed to operate the network, manage the service subscriptions and maintain all of the equipment. We are in the final stages of getting the equipment installed and operational. Once the network is tested to verify that the requisite speeds are available city wide, the system will go live.
In the meantime, Genesis has launched a “waiting list” whereby people can let Genesis know that they want to subscribe to service once the network is ready. People who want to get on the list or just want more information can send an email to Genesis at: info@igenesis.us and mention North Branch in the subject line.
Here are the rates for service:
No Contracts Unlimited Use (No Data Caps)
$45 up to 25Mb/6
$65 up to 50Mb/10
$95 up to 100Mb/20
Equipment will be extra – purchase or lease options available.
Please share this information with everyone you know who might need service.
Chisago County will be reconstructing CSAH 30, starting at TH95 in downtown and continuing up to the city limits with Harris. The project will result in a temporary closure of CSAH 30 between TH95 and Cedar, which will impact parking on the street during construction and following. Once the new road is open, there will be no street parking in that area.
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Spring Load Restrictions begin March 4, 2021 at 12:01 am
Below is a link to a map showing the road restrictions.
Spring Load Restrictions Map
The Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector is a tool that helps Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Click here for more information
The process for how property owners will be charged the annual rural stormwater fee is changing for 2021. Up through and including 2020, the rural stormwater fee charge has been on your property tax bill. Per state statue, we are no longer able to bill the fee that way. Instead, you will soon see a bill coming directly from the City for your annual charge. This is not a new fee the City is imposing, it is just being billed in a different manner.
We are intending to have all bills mailed out the first week of March, with the due date being June 1, 2021. This is a change, so we are giving an extended window of time to pay your bill.
If there are any questions at all, please contact the City at 651-674-8113, or visit the Stormwater Utility Fee FAQ's
Central MN Jobs & Training Services upcoming meeting is on Feb 18, 2021 08:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada).
They are also held every month on the Third Thu, until Jun 17, 2021, 5 occurrence(s)
Feb 18, 2021 08:00 AM
Mar 18, 2021 08:00 AM
Apr 15, 2021 08:00 AM
May 20, 2021 08:00 AM
Jun 17, 2021 08:00 AM
We invite you to our Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club event on Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:00 PM in an online / telephone – only format.
The February Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club topic is resources and assistance to Inventors & Entrepreneurs from our East Central MN Counties & Cities.
This event is free to attend, but registration is required. To register, please see the Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club website: www.ecmnbusiness.com
Additional details are on the attached flier.
Please contact Rebecca for more details and click on the brochure.
Rebecca Perrotti
Business Services Coordinator
Central Minnesota Jobs & Training Services, Inc.
903 E. Forest Avenue, Mora, MN 55051
p: 612.247.9319 e: rperrotti@cmjts.org
With COVID, the Central MN Council on Aging is working hard to utilize our federal funding to get meals out to older adults in need. In addition to the ongoing home delivered meal programs being funded, we are now partnering with Catholic Charities to provide frozen meal pick up at 18 community locations. Catholic Charities is providing healthy frozen meal bundles to older adults 60 years and older. These frozen meals are in 10 and 20 meal packs of in oven and microwavable safe containers and are being distributed via a no-contact drive-through at 20 locations including Avon, Askov, Brainerd, Foley, Hinckley, Little Falls, Long Prairie, Milica, Mora, North Branch, Ogilvie, Paynesville, Pierz, Pillager, Rush City, Sandstone, Sartell and St Cloud.
Participants must be 60 years of age and older to be eligible. There is no cost, but donations are accepted.
For more information click on Details
Chisago County Public Works, in partnership with the Cities of North Branch and Harris, is planning a road construction project on County State Aid Highway 30 (Forest Boulevard) from TH 95 in North Branch to CSAH 10 (Stark Road) in Harris.
The purpose of the construction project is to improve mobility, safety, and freight access along CSAH 30 between North Branch and Harris, with construction occurring over the spring and summer months of 2021.
Construction is anticipated to begin as early as April, 2021.
For more info and to obtain project updates, please visit the project page at the link below
CSAH 30 (Forest Blvd) Reconstruct Project Page
Heartland Express has been acquired by Arrowhead Transit/AEOA. Arrowhead has a very robust Volunteer Driver program which Colette Hanson runs. Martin Lepak is their Recruiter (who is featured in our next Volunteer Driver Forum on January 20th).Please click on the flyer for complete details as they are looking for Volunteer Drivers to help facilitate the program in Chisago and Isanti counties.
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The Inventor Assistance Program is offering another virtual Provisional Patent Application workshop on Wednesday, February 10 from 5:30-7. This is a link to the announcement on our website. The announcement is also posted on the LegalCORPS Facebook page and will be on LinkedIn later today.
The event is free but we ask participants to register via Eventbrite. This is a useful workshop for any small business that has potential IP issues to protect. Following the workshop, we will be offering brief advice consultations for participants with IP attorneys.
The Chisago County Board approved and staff completed the changes to the Chisago County Small Business Relief Program. The program has $1.09M to distribute. The Chisago County HRA-EDA will be administrating the program, just like the CARES Act program.
Provided below are guidelines and application, however all applicants can apply online at www.chisagocounty.org as well. Please direct businesses needing assistance to the Chisago HRA-EDA.
The plan with the County program is to get the money out to those who need it quickly and efficiently. Businesses that were forced to close down due to Governor Walz EO 20-99, have been targeted and are eligible for $10K, while all other businesses are eligible for $5K.
Chisago County Small Business Relief Program Guideline
Chisago County Small Business Relief Program Application
After a holiday break, the Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club returns on Tuesday, January 26th at 6:00 PM in an online / telephone – only format.
This event will be highlighted by presentations from two “Business Success Stories” – Kim Erickson, President of Cambridge State Bank, and John Norris – President of Atscott Manufacturing and Tower Solutions.
This event is free to attend, but registration is required. To register, please see the Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club website: www.ecmnbusiness.com
Additional details are on the attached flier. Click on Complete Details.
The City is working with the North Branch Area School District and North Branch Area Hockey Association to get the outdoor hockey rink at the High School up and running. The Main and Wilidridge rinks are dedicated for open skating and the rink at the High School will be dedicated for Hockey.
Dear Residents:
The coronavirus has impacted life for all and changed the way businesses need to operate to stay afloat for the time being. The aforementioned trio of restaurants, along with many others in the area, might not be able to allow customers to sit and have meals inside their buildings until the governor’s order is lifted, but they’re offering the community meals nonetheless via takeout and drive-up options. Here is is some information to help you with their current timings and ordering options. Please click Details for more details.
Dear Residents,
There are several grants available:
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has available funding to assist Veterans that have been financially impacted by COVID-19.
Learn more about the COVID-19 Disaster Relief Grant and the Special Needs Grant
Rural Relief Small Business Grants
Dear Residents,
Great News! City Council approved the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan. For details please click here. Existing businesses in North Branch are encouraged to apply.
Dear Residents,
Mayor Swenson presented the State of the City on October 13, 2020 to the North Branch Chamber Of Commerce. Click on details to view the complete details.
There are several streets scheduled for an overlay this summer!
The project is expected to start in the next two weeks and will last through
August.
For more info:
http://cms4.revize.com/revize/northbranch/departments/city_engineer/2020_street_mill_and_overlay.php
An idea of what yours could look like
Today’s boring look…
Artist: Steve Weisman, North Branch
North Branch has 9 snow plows that keep our streets clean. Up to this upcoming snow season, they have looked boring. We are looking for 9 families or individuals (due to social distancing) to volunteer to paint our snow plow blades. Painting to take place Monday thru Friday 8am until 3pm. City Staff will provide the paint, cups to mix colors, brushes, gloves, etc. You just need creativity. Many snow plows have 2 blades, front blade: 3 ft. tall and 12 ft. wide; wing lade is 3 ft. tall and 10 ft. long. We recommend planning what you plan to paint to make the experience better.
When the paint job is complete. We would love a photo of your family with the painted snow plow blade to show off the great talent. We would love the paintings to be completed to show off.
If you are interested, please contact Carla Vita at City Hall at 651.674.8113 or carlav@ci.north-branch.mn.us for more details.
Attention North Branch Residents!!
HELP US HELP YOU
This is a friendly reminder to all the residents of North Branch. No individual or organization is allowed to sell door-to-door within the city limits without an approved Transient Merchant License issued by the City Of North Branch.
Please ask for proof of license by the City Of North Branch before accepting any offers and if they do not have it please ask them to either call City Hall to get an approved transient merchant license or please call and report of any such activity at City Hall at 651-674-8113.
Please try to gather as much information of the non-compliant individual or organization as possible such as their name, phone number, car license plate number or anything that might be helpful.
Have A Great Summer Everyone!!
Hwy 95 Hemingway Extension Roundabout
- Hwy 95 Hemingway Extension Roundabout (Drone Footage From May 30th 2020)
- Hwy 95 Hemingway Extension Roundabout (Drone Footage From June 15th 2020)
Luchts Corssing 3rd Addition
Schoolside Village 2nd Addition
48 Unit Cherokee Place Townhomes
Wildridge 11th Addition
Townsedge 2 Residential Development Construction Project Update. Please click on below for detailed information
Details On Update
East Central Energy (ECE) has contracted with Lake States Tree Service to perform regularly scheduled herbicide treatment this summer within ECE power line right-of-way.
For details please click Details.
For now, the City of North Branch is conducting business as usual, but with a few caveats. City hall remains open from 8:00 – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Liquor store hours vary, but both stores remain open as per their posted schedules. Any changes in liquor store hours or manner of operation will be posted here.
Employees and the public are expected to follow guidelines for respiratory etiquette, to perform frequent hand washing, and to maintain a distance of 6 feet from others when present in city buildings. City staff are cleaning and sanitizing counters, doors, restrooms and any surfaces that are frequently touched. City staff reserve the right to limit the number of people in the liquor stores or at city hall from time to time.
Council and commission meetings will proceed as scheduled. The public is asked to view meetings remotely, via the cable channel or via the internet. If the public wishes to communicate with council members such as through the public comment portion of the meeting, please email your message to me at renaef@ci.north-branch.mn.us. The message will either be emailed to the individual council members or read at the next regular council meeting. If we can't protect the public, employees or the council members, meetings will be cancelled following consultation with the mayor. Check the calendar for the latest information about council, commission and committee meetings: http://northbranchcitymn.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx
If there are confirmed outbreaks of the virus in the North Branch area and/or Chisago County, I will work with the county, the state Department of Health and the city department heads to determine the level of risk to the employees, council and the public related to city services. If we determine there is a risk to anyone concerned, those who can work remotely will do so. Public works services will be provided to the extent they can be provided without direct contact or with limited contact with the public. We will limit public hours and public contact in city hall. Phones will be answered. The building department will limit inspections to those absolutely necessary to prevent undue delays in construction, but our building official can refuse to provide inspections if he believes that his health or that of staff could be at risk if the inspection were completed. Electronic submission of plans will be encouraged. The PD and FD will follow the health department protocols for public contact with individuals exhibiting symptoms and will follow any other protocols established for first responders.
This is a fluid situation and we will monitor local, regional and state advisories and implement safeguards as recommended by county and state officials and post changes and updates on the city’s web page and on Facebook.
Renae Fry
North Branch City Administrator
The North Branch Industrial Park is a great place for a new or expanding business to call home. Financing options and design assistance is available.
(North Branch, MN) November 27, 2019 – The City of North Branch is proud to announce the unveiling of its new city logo. The logo was revealed on November 26 at a party at City Hall and was officially adopted at the City Council meeting that same night. The design process took 9 months under the direction of Keech Media. Community members met monthly or more often as needed, discussing themes and selecting the layout, colors, and font style that best represented the City. Adopting a new logo was one of the recommendations made by the Minnesota Design Team during their presentation to the City in October 2019. The new logo is meant to bring cohesiveness for the community, modernize the current logo, and enhance the continued growth and economic development the City is currently experiencing.
City Administrator Fry stated, “I was excited to see so many community members, representing a variety of opinions, come together over the course of several months to share their experiences and work towards single image that embraced their goals and ideals for the City.”
Updating the logo on the City’s vehicles, equipment and signs will take time. The logo will be utilized on all electronic media right away. The change on other city assets will be made as equipment is replaced and as new supplies are ordered and all as the budget allows.
City of North Branch Mayor Jim Swenson reflected on the level of citizen engagement during this collaborative process. “There are so many people to thank who have gotten us to where we are today. From the individuals who participated in the meetings, to the members of the Minnesota Design Team who continue to support our efforts, to Keech Media, Poste Haste, Prism Design, the North Branch Area Chamber, and most importantly the residents and business owners in the City of North Branch who collaborated to design a logo for which we should be so proud.”
Dear Residents,
Welcome to an updated North Branch Industrial Park Video.
Please help guide future music and movies in the park efforts by completing the survey below!
Complete Survey
North Branch, Minnesota — North Circle Online Farmers Market is now accepting SNAP/EBT at Sprouted Branch in North Branch, one its 11 pickup locations.
North Circle, a program of Women’s Environmental Institute (WEI), allows area residents to order fresh produce, eggs, meat, and other products online from over 24 local farmers every week and pick up their orders at locations throughout East Central Minnesota.
More more details click here Complete Details
The North Branch Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Reserve Officer. Police Reserve Officers are non-licensed and non-paid volunteers who are willing to provide volunteer hours at the North Branch Police Department on a regular basis. This position provides for a great opportunity for those considering or currently pursuing a career in law enforcement and for those who are in other careers and wish to serve their community by volunteering. For More information and how to apply, please click here.
CodeRED is a free community notification system that keeps citizen's informed of emergency notifications, general community notifications, and severe weather warnings. If you want to sign up to receive free texts alerts, please click the link below: