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North Branch
Chisago County, Minnesota
ZipCodes
55056
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Community events.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Here is a map page for North Branch.
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History & History Related Items
North Branch incorporated as a township in 1861. In 1881, North branch incorporated as a township-size village of 36 square miles. But in 1901, a division occurred. An area of just one square mile removed itself from the original village and re-incorporated as North Branch. The rest of the township reverted back to a township and named itself Branch. Much later, in 1961, Branch became a village, surrounding, as earlier, the village of North Branch. Branch remained very rural with large lots and farms. North Branch became more urbanized with business and more densely situated homes. In 1974, both Branch and North Branch became cities. By the mid 1980's, the two cities began to explore unification and a study was done to further this idea. Though this initial proposal failed, there were continued requests for various services, annexations, detachments, etc. between the two cities. Finally, the Minnesota Municipal Board and a citizens' task force studied the mater and approved the consolidation. North Branch approved the move while the Branch city council did not. Even so, enough Branch residents petitioned for the consolidation that the matter was brought to a vote on 13 September 1994. At this time, a large majority voted for consolidation thus creating the new consolidated city of North Branch on 14 November 1994.
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Attractions
Wild Mountain - Taylors Falls Recreation
37200 Wild Mt Rd
Taylors Falls MN 55084
Twin City Toll Free (651) 257-3550
Local (651) 465-6315
Year round family fun! Summer-Water Park, Alpine Slides, Go-Karts, Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours-daily trips, Private Charters, Weddings, Public Dinner Cruises, Canoe Rental & Campground, Winter- Skiing and Snowboarding on the best conditions and terrain around. Ski & Snowboard programs for all ages and abilities. Banquet facility for up to 350 guest.
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the city government consists of a five member City Council which includes a Mayor and four councilpersons.
North Branch Chamber
North Branch Area Chamber
6372 Main Street
PO Box 577
North Branch, MN 55056
Phone: (651) 674-4077
Fax: (651) 674-2600
Email
Serving the communities of North Branch, Stacy, Harris, Sunrise and Almelund, in east central Minnesota.
North Branch Community Events
Winter Fest - 1st Saturday in February
Midsummer Days - mid-June
Stacy Daze - 1st Saturday in August
Almelund Threshing Show - 2nd weekend of August
Apple Fest - 3rd weekend of September
Fall Harvest Festival - last weekend of September
Arts Fest - Saturday before Thanksgiving
North Branch Organizations
North Branch Area Chamber
6372 Main Street
PO Box 577
North Branch, MN 55056
Phone: (651) 674-4077
Fax: (651) 674-2600
Email
Serving the communities of North Branch, Stacy, Harris, Sunrise and Almelund, in east central Minnesota.
North Branch Libraries
North Branch Area Library
711 Main St.
North Branch, MN 55056
Phone: 651-674-8443
North Branch Schools
North Branch Area Schools
6644 Main St.
North Branch MN 55056
Phone: (651) 674-1000
Fax: (651) 674-1010
North Branch Miscellany
The population of North Branch was:
1990 - 1,867
2000 - 8,023
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