Named for the north branch of the Sunrise River, which flows through the city, North Branch, Minnesota is in Chisago County, in the central eastern part of the state. Interstate Highway 35 runs north-south through the city, intersecting with Minnesota Highway 95. Branch is just south of the city, and Spring Lake is northwest of North Branch, although Branch is a part of North Branch now. Other nearby localities include Blomford, Bodum, Harris, Stacy, Stanley, and Sunrise. Cambridge is thirteen miles west, Wyoming is thirteen miles south, Rush City is fourteen miles north, and St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin is twenty-four miles east of the city. North Branch Township was incorporated in 1861, and the citizens of the township continued to operate under one municipal government when North Branch incorporated as a township-sized village in 1881. However, in 1901, a one square-mil area of the township separated from the original village and reincorporated itself as the Village of North Branch, while the township renamed itself Branch Township. In 1961, Branch became an incorporated village, surrounded by the village of North Branch. North Branch became more densely populated while most Branch residents lied on homes of one acre or larger, including some farms. Both Branch and North Branch became cities in 1974. After a couple of failed attempts at consolidation, the two cities became one in 1994, and Branch became a neighborhood within the city of North Branch, expanding the population of the city by more than three times at the time of the 2000 census.
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The child care learning center is on Forrest Boulevard in North Branch, Minnesota, and is licensed for ninety-nine children ages six weeks to twelve years, including programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children up to twelve years of age. Its programs and activities are highlighted, along with its philosophy of education, rates, and contacts.
http://www.childrensconnection.net/
Offering complete auto diagnostics and repairs, the automobile repair shop is located in North Branch, Minnesota, featuring ASE certified technicians able to service all makes and models of foreign and domestic automobiles, including complete engine repair, custom exhaust work, brake repairs and servicing, and oil changes. Its location and hours are posted, and its services are described in detail.
http://www.elite-autorepair.com/
Situated at the community resource center of Trinity Lutheran Church in North Branch, Minnesota, the Christian preschool offers mixed classes for preschool three and four year olds and pre-kindergarten students, as well as a pre-kindergarden class for four and five year olds. Its schedules, registration and tuition information, admissions policies, and contacts are posted.
http://www.leapoffaithpreschool.com/
North Branch Area Athletic Association
The NBAAA serves a variety of purposes, including communicating information about youth sports in the North Branch, Minnesota region, and connects cities, schools, and associations, and provides a forum for planning and developing sports programs, such as baseball, basketball, football, hockey, golf, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, and others. Schedules and calendars are included.
http://www.northbranchsports.org/
North Branch Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization made up of business owners and others in the North Branch, Minnesota region. Its affiliations, mission, and an overview of the benefits the organization offers to its members are put forth, including a member directory, meeting schedule, calendar of events, business resources and contacts, and project information.
https://northbranchchamber.com/
North Branch Area Public Schools
Headquartered in North Branch, Minnesota, the school district offers a PK-12th grade curriculum, as well as adult education programs, through an early childhood program, Sunrise River School, North Branch Area Middle School, North Branch Area High School, Chisago County Schools’ Life Work Center, as well as alternative and distance learning programs, which are highlighted here, along with a district calendar, staff contacts, and employment opportunities.
http://www.isd138.org/
The official municipal web site offers a history and profile of the community, along with agendas, minutes and meeting video, public notices, maps, the city code, economic development data, and various online services, as well as a guide to local parks, recreational opportunities, schools, and services. Community news and public notices are included.
http://www.ci.north-branch.mn.us/
The North Star Theater Company offers singing and acting lessons, as well as camps and musical theater for people ages seven through fifteen, as well as lessons in playing the fiddle or violin, mandolin, ukulele, and guitar, those those six years of age to adult, and other instructional services, including dance and theater. Its location, classes, performances, and policies are defined.
http://www.northstartheatercompany.com/
