Dale L. Whiteis Jr.
Dale L. Whiteis Jr., 61, of Isanti, died peacefully at home on April 29, 2013 surrounded by family. He is survived by loving wife, Victoria; children, Nate (Laurel), Bill (Angie), April (Troy), Hunter,...
View ArticleFemale teenager hit by train south of Isanti identified
Elena Bayerl, 19, of rural Isanti, remains in critical, but stable condition after being hit by a train south of Isanti on Wednesday afternoon. Isanti County Chief Deputy Chris Caulk said the Isanti...
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Hundreds rally to support Dream Act, which moves ahead in Senate
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter The Democratic-led Senate passed so-called Dream Act legislation on Wednesday, May 1. Sen. Patricia Torres Ray, DFL-Minneapolis, hands over the mic after speaking to...
View ArticleFirstlight Health System-Mora births April 15-25
Bentley DJ Berg was born April 15, 2013 at Firstlight Health System. He weighed 8 lbs. 11 oz. and was 21 inches long. Proud parents are Tammi Kuehn and Samuel Berg of Isle. Grandparent is Diane Kuehn...
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Election bills take shape in House, Senate
by Howard Lestrud ECM Political Editor Both House and Senate omnibus elections bills have hit the House and Senate floors and are open for what promises to be some lively debate. Senate Assistant...
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Childhood sexual abuse bill passes House
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Rep. Steve Simon, DFL-Hopkins, speaks on the House floor during debate on his childhood sexual abuse victims bill. (Photo by T.W. Budig) Rep. Steve Simon,...
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Marvin Ronald Provost
Marvin Ronald Provost, 72, of Braham, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Fairview Lakes Reg. Medical Center in Wyoming, Minn. Marvin, lovingly known as Ronald, was born Sept. 24, 1940 in...
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House approves gradual increase of minimum wage
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter The House of Representatives Friday, May 3, voted to increase the state minimum wage to $9.50 per hour over three years. The legislation, authored by Rep. Ryan...
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Dr. Gary Erickson
Dr. Gary Erickson, 69, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Cambridge, passed away at Tidewell Hospice on Thursday, November 15, 2012. He was born March 5, 1943 in Pekin, Ill. to Loren and Vivian (Fisher)...
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Sherman Poff
Sherman Poff, 56, died March 26, 2013 in Coffeyville, Kan. after a three and a half year battle with cancer. Sherman Ray Poff was born March 6, 1957 in Minneapolis to Floyd and Lorraine Poff. He moved...
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Mercy S. Lovelace
Mercy S. Lovelace, 47, of Stanchfield, died May 2, 2013 at home. Mercy Sharon Lovelace was born Sept. 20, 1965 in Hastings, Minn. to Gordon and Sharon (Dockham) Lovelace. She attended school in the...
View ArticleBraham to hold open house regarding All Day, Every-Day Kindergarten
Starting fall 2013, Braham Area Schools will be offering All-Day, Every-Day Kindergarten to all Kindergarten eligible students. This program is free to all attending Kindergarten at Braham Area...
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Michael “Mike” Sublet
Michael “Mike” Sublet, 66, of Faribault, died on Friday, April 5, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Michael Duane, the son of Francis and Joy (Griffith) Sublet was born May 14, 1946. He...
View ArticleLillian A. Johnson
Lillian A. Johnson, 88, of Cambridge, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at GracePointe Crossing Gables East. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Salem Lutheran Church in...
View ArticleVikings stadium funding questions place stress on public, Legislature
ECM Editorial Board ECM Publishers, Inc. When the Minnesota Sports Facility Authority unveils the design for the new Minnesota Vikings stadium on May 13 at the Guthrie Theatre, the public will get a...
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Meet the NEWS’ new reporter Shawna Carpentier
I must admit that I’m not a big fan of writing about myself. But since I’ve been invited to, here it goes. Shawna Carpentier My name is Shawna Carpentier and I am the newest reporter at the Isanti...
View ArticleTootsie Roll Drive a success
Dear Editor: Cambridge Knights of Columbus Council #12813 would again like to thank the community for being so generous toward our annual “Tootsie Roll Drive.” KC groups throughout the State...
View ArticleWatch out for pedestrians
Dear Editor: Last Tuesday, April 30, 2013, I was walking along side the west side of the theater in Cambridge, which parallels Main Street. I saw a woman crossing Main Street from Woody’s Auto to the...
View ArticleThanks to all who supported SAC’s fundraiser
Dear Editor: The ICCOA (Isanti Commission on Aging) Fundraiser for the Senior Center on May 3 was a big hit. We had over 140 people come to our Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction. We had dozens of...
View ArticleSupport shown at Braham Community Center ceremony
Dear Editor: Tusen Tack and the Braham Area Community Center Task Force want to thank everyone who attended the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Braham Area Community Center on Wednesday, May 1, 2013....
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