Dr. Ray Queener named Administrator of Excellence
The Minnesota Association of School Administrators has named Dr. Ray Queener, superintendent at Cambridge-Isanti Public Schools, as a 2017 Administrator of Excellence. Dr. Ray Queener Dr. Queener has...
View ArticleIsanti County participates in domestic violence action day
Twenty-one lives were lost to domestic violence in Minnesota in 2016. Twenty-one roses were placed in a vase to honor the 21 victims of domestic homicide in the state of Minnesota in 2016. Photo by...
View ArticleNeighbor’s tip leads to burglary charges for 2 area men
A neighbor’s watchful eye and reporting of suspicious behavior has led to felony burglary charges for two area men. Richard Theodore Knoll Richard Theodore Knoll, 57, of Mora, and Jeffrey Allen Sura,...
View ArticleOn the Go upcoming events
Sign Up for Local Softball Leagues Spring is right around the corner. If you are interested in joining any of the local softball leagues, visit the website at cisoftball.com for contact information....
View ArticleAfter calling the cops to report a domestic, woman charged with felony drug...
A woman who called the cops after saying she was thrown out of a moving vehicle is facing a felony drug charge after allegedly being found with methamphetamine on her. Nichole Lynn Erickson Nichole...
View ArticleDiscover Downtown committee to present its recommendations to revitalize...
Discover Downtown, the committee formed to work on revitalizing downtown Cambridge, has been hard at work for six months, and members will present their recommendations to the public at 7 p.m. March 22...
View ArticleIsanti gears up for August celebration
A full day celebration will be held Aug. 12 in the city of Isanti to replace the Two Cities, One Community event that had been held the previous two years. Isanti Mayor George Wimmer informed the...
View ArticleBraham student seeks Eagle Scout ideas during council meeting
Delwayne Hahn Contributing Writer Josh Klingensmith, a Braham Area High School student, approached the Braham City Council at its March 7 meeting to discuss ideas and get advice for his Eagle Scout...
View ArticleOrion Jerome Bakken
Orion Jerome Bakken, 81, died after a battle with cancer in his home with his wife and family by his side on Monday, March 13, 2017. He was born on August 30, 1935 in Appleton, MN, Swift County to Ole...
View ArticleSt. Urho’s Day
Jeannie Winselman and Audrey Clough SAC’s Enrichment Center Last week we discussed St. Patrick’s Day, so in all fairness to our Finnish friends, we must recognize St. Urho’s Day. St. Urho’s Day is...
View ArticleNorthern Lights Writers presents free writing workshop
Northern Lights Writers presents a free writing workshop, “Writing Tools – What’s in your toolbox?” There are so many elements to a manuscript that keeping track can challenge anyone. Join in this...
View ArticleWheels of Love rolling to Isanti
Isanti County residents, prepare yourselves for some high flying wrestling action for a good cause. On March 18, the Minnesota Wrestling Hall of Fame is hosting their first event for their 2017 Wheels...
View ArticleC-I boys basketball end section run
After a brief stint in the 7AAAA Section tournament, the Cambridge-Isanti boys’ basketball season has ended. Guard Henry Abraham pump fakes his defender while looking for an open shot during the...
View ArticleSpringvale Baptist to offer Bible Study
Looking to grow spiritually? SpringVale Baptist Church is beginning Beth Moore’s “To Live Is Christ” Bible Study beginning March 22. This is a 10-week study of the Apostle Paul’s teachings, meeting on...
View ArticleIMAGE Art Show call for entries
The 2017 IMAGE Art Show will be held at the East Central Regional Arts Council at its office and gallery located in downtown Braham. The Call for Entry form for artists is available online now and is...
View ArticleHarold “Teen” A. Dahlgren
Harold “Teen” Andrew Dahlgren, age 89, of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Harold was born July 24, 1927, in Cambridge, to Myles and Carrie Dahlgren. He was the youngest of three...
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