Molly Whelan

Lower city taxes are in store — theoretically — for some North Branch residents with the city council approving a $6.9 million levy for 2026.

North Branch is on the verge of turning its luck around for its sparsely occupied industrial park.

More cannabis retail restrictions may be in North Branch's future as one council member continues to pursue them, despite steadfast pushback from his colleague.

Surveillance is ubiquitous in 2026, but North Branch is unsure if it wishes to add more of it as they consider a contract with a law enforcement technology giant.

North Branch is poised to add Flock surveillance technology throughout the city, but the council has yet to pull the trigger.

While the North Branch council was unanimous on a policy regulating automatic license plate reader cameras, support for going forward with a Flock Safety contract passed on a narrow 3-2 margin.

Good intentions are colliding with reality as North Branch grapples with how to enforce a new ordinance requiring local charitable gambling beneficiaries to support the local community.

For at least the hundredth time in North Branch’s history, Midsummer Days will welcome the community to celebrate the longest days of the year — and some families have been

The “ayes” had it — but critics of Flock Safety are gaining ground in pursuing severance of North Branch's contract with the surveillance giant.

North Branch is trying to get ahead of any potential data centers by changing zoning and setting regulations on “high utility users.”