Dozens of felony charges filed following search
According to a press release provided by the Isanti County Sheriff’s Office: On Aug. 8, The East Central Drug and Violent Offender Task Force and the Isanti County Sheriff’s Office executed a search...
View ArticleDonald C. Grotte
Donald Grotte, age 69, of St. Francis died August 8, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis. Donald Charles Grotte was born April 22, 1947 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to Leonard and Joyce (Baker)...
View ArticleTwo face felony drug charges after search of vehicle
One man and one woman are facing felony drug charges after a Cambridge business reported a suspicious vehicle parked in its parking lot on Aug. 4 on South Main Street. Bernard Lee Reinke Bernard Lee...
View ArticleCambridgeACT on Alzheimer’s: Communicating with health care professionals
The CambridgeACT on Alzheimer’s Survey Team In an effort to raise awareness, educate our community and assist families who have been touched by Alzheimer’s disease, this month’s article will highlight...
View ArticleOn the Go upcoming events
Cambridge Farmers Market Saturdays: Cambridge Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the City Center Market parking lot. Lake Francis Association Potluck Saturday, Aug. 13:...
View ArticleDriver faces felony charges after fleeing from police
A Cambridge woman is facing felony charges after leading law enforcement on a brief chase during the evening of July 27 in the area of Paul’s Lake Road and 313th Avenue in Isanti Township. Brandy Rae...
View ArticleIsanti to use recruiting firm to assist in search for new finance director
The Isanti City Council approved several resolutions during its Aug. 3 meeting to hire a recruiting firm in the search for a new city finance director, as well as to restructure several finance-related...
View ArticleAnnual report shows juvenile crime down, domestic violence on the rise
When someone is arrested for a crime, it may feel like their life is over. With a little help from the Isanti County Probation Department, it does not have to be that way. According to the department’s...
View ArticleEvening VBS at Elim Baptist Church
Elim Baptist Church in Isanti is once again hosting an evening Vacation Bible School. Children age 4-completed grade 5 is invited to join Monday, Aug. 15 through Thursday, Aug. 18 from 6-8:30 p.m....
View ArticleCelebrating Senior Citizens Day
Jeannie Winselman and Audrey Clough SAC’s Enrichment Center Some people celebrate Senior Citizens Day on Aug. 14, when President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act (1935). But in 1988,...
View ArticleLocal businessman appointed to Cambridge City Council
Following the resignation of Cambridge City Council Member Tiffany Kafer, the council has found a temporary replacement. Michael Stylski Sr. takes the oath of office as administered by Cambridge Mayor...
View ArticleSurvey results show teachers who care, quality education
The following news release was provided by Cambridge-Isanti Schools: A recent community survey which assessed the state of Cambridge-Isanti Schools places the district among the top 10 percent in the...
View ArticleDonald W. Magnuson
Donald Waldo Magnuson of Cambridge passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 on his 95th birthday at The Commons at GracePointe Crossing. He was born on August 12, 1921 in North Branch, MN to Melver and...
View ArticlePaul L. Blom
Paul LeRoy Blom Sr. was born June 16, 1946 in Seattle, Washington, to Hans and Viola (Thompson) Blom. The family moved often and then came to Minnesota. Paul graduated from North High School in...
View ArticleAlf R. Vik
Alf R. Vik, age 95, of Andover and formerly of East Bethel, died August 15, 2016 at the J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice. A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 18th at St. Elizabeth...
View ArticleA necessary specification in library debate
Dear Editor: Due to the response of Ms. Dolores Mix at my positive comments for a new library building in Cambridge, I need to clarify better my viewpoint focused on homeless people in our great...
View ArticleVBS at Stanchfield Baptist
Vacation Bible School will be offered Sunday through Friday, Aug. 21-26, from 6-8 p.m., at Stanchfield Baptist Church for all K-6th graders. Kids are invited to enjoy fun, faith, crafts, games, snacks...
View ArticleThe test of a city’s quality of life is its library
Editor’s Note: The following letter was emailed to Karen Lee with Cambridge Friends of the Library. The letter writer, who has family in the Cambridge community, requested the letter be printed in the...
View ArticleAlf R. Vik
Alf Vik, age 95, of Andover, formerly of East Bethel, passed away August 15, 2016 at the J. A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park. Alf Raymond Vik was born March 21, 1921 in Oakland Township,...
View ArticleHer rural paradise has turned into a nightmare
Dear Editor: It’s 5:30 a.m. and I’m beginning my day. I start by letting my dog out, into our fenced-in yard. We live on 15 acres just six miles north of Cambridge. What was once our paradise, has...
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