C-I School Board selects assistant superintendent from Stillwater as...
(Information submitted by the Cambridge-Isanti School District) The Cambridge-Isanti School Board has agreed to enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Ray Queener to have him serve as the next...
View ArticlePlayoff Updates: Braham Baseball opens 5A’s May 24
Playoff action continues around the county as baseball brackets are set. In the Section 5A Baseball tournament, Braham was seeded 3rd in the East Subsection. The Bombers (5-8) will host No. 6 Royalton...
View ArticleFirstlight Health System-Mora births May 2-6
Josiah Evan Cundiff was born May 2, 2013 at Firstlight Health System. He weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. and was 20 ½ inches long. Proud parents are Katie and Chris Cundiff of Sandstone. Josiah is welcomed home...
View ArticleYvonne Kramer
Yvonne Kramer, 74, of Brainerd, Minn., formerly of Onamia, Minn., passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Brainerd, Minn. Yvonne Kramer was born July 1, 1938 in Minneapolis, to James and Sylvia...
View ArticleBluejacket Baseball heads to Andover for playoff opener
Cambridge-Isanti was seeded 12th for this week’s Section 7AAA Baseball tournament. The Bluejackets (2-12) travel to No. 6 Andover (8-8) for the Monday, May 27 play-in game (4:30 p.m.). The winner will...
View ArticleDayton has scored many victories in his first term as governor
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton is having a sizzling first-term. The former U.S. Senator, who until this day slaps the table top in describing his frustrations with the...
View ArticleLegislative session comes to a close
Representative Brian Johnson District 32A Our work at the Capitol for this year’s legislative session came to a close last week and I have some mixed results to report. This was my first year in the...
View ArticleTaxpayers all pay more for wasteful government spending
Senator Sean Nienow District 32 On Monday, May 20, the Minnesota Legislature adjourned and completed its work on the state’s budget for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. The budget plan, passed largely with...
View ArticleDistrict 911 approves 2013-14 capital budget for equipment and facilities
The Cambridge-Isanti School Board approved its capital budget for equipment and facilities for the 2013-14 school year during its May 23 board meeting. Director of Finance & Operations, Robyn...
View ArticleIsanti to host state qualifying soccer tournament
The city of Isanti is gearing up for two of its larger events in July. During the Isanti City Council meeting May 21, the council approved a special event application for the Cambridge-Isanti Soccer...
View ArticleOn the Go event listing
Weekly Farmer’s Markets Ongoing: There will be a weekly Cambridge-Isanti Farmer’s Market happening May through October on Saturdays in Cambridge at the City Center Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and...
View ArticleDahlheimer Beverage Joins Safe Cab effort
Minnesota Safe Ride is pleased to announce the addition of Dahlheimer Beverage, Monticello, in supporting safe cab rides. “This is a great addition to the Safe Cab program as it will further reduce the...
View ArticleRegional Arts Council public hearing June 18
The East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) will hold a public hearing during the Annual Meeting at 7:30 p.m. June 18 to present and obtain feedback and comments on the 2014-2015 Biennial Plan. The...
View ArticleEast Central Regional Library Outreach presents ventriloquist
East Central Regional Library Outreach presents ventriloquist James Wedgwood. He will host a 40-minute program at 11 a.m. Friday, June 7, at the East Central Energy meeting room in Braham. Like a...
View Article‘Okee Dokee Brothers’ kick off summer reading program
Hey kids. Dig a little deeper and you’ll discover there’s a world of interesting things beneath your feet. Join for the Cambridge Public Library’s 2013 summer reading program. Readers preschool through...
View ArticleThe colorful and controversial congresswoman won’t run for re-election
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporterOne of the most colorful and controversial Minnesota politicians in a generation is stepping down.Republican 6th District Congresswoman Michele Bachmann announced by...
View ArticleLynda Buzzell
Lynda Buzzell, 61, of Isanti died unexpectedly in Elk River May 25, 2013. Lynda Ruth Buzzell was born June 5, 1951 in Minneapolis to Robert and Bernice (Charbonneau) Case. The family moved to Marshall...
View ArticleBraham Track advances 6 to sections
Six members of the Braham track & field squads advanced to the May 29 Section 5A Finals after the East Subsections were hosted May 21 in Milaca. Zach Dahlman placed 3rd at 53.6 in the 400-meter...
View ArticleTwo M-8 champs for C-I girls track
Both Cambridge-Isanti track & field squads placed 4th at the Mississippi 8 Championships which had to be spread over two days due to the wet conditions on May 21. The Buffalo boys defended its M-8...
View ArticleBlaine rallies on C-I Softball in 7AAAs
Cambridge-Isanti suffered a heart-breaking 9-8 loss to Blaine in the wet May 22 Section 7AAA opener when the Bengals rallied with five runs in the top of the seventh. Blaine began with a 2-0 lead in...
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