Wayne “Doc” Douglas Lindgren
Wayne “Doc” Lindgren of Ogilvie, formerly of Dalbo, died on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at his home. He was 66 years old. He is survived by his wife Kathryn and many loving family and friends. A...
View ArticleIsanti County residents contribute to Operation Christmas Child
Approximately 170,000 children will soon experience the joy of Christmas, thanks to Isanti County residents and other Minnesota communities. Residents packed empty shoeboxes with small items like toys,...
View ArticleUpcoming arts grants information sessions
East Central Regional Arts Council has scheduled its upcoming grants information sessions for all local artists, arts organizations, public schools, community organizations, units of government, and...
View ArticleConsider joining the Isanti Lions
Have you ever thought of joining a local service organization? If so, why not consider the Isanti Lions. They are affiliated with the world’s largest service organization, Lions International, found...
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Protests may be uncomfortable, but necessary
Joe Nathan ECM Columnist St. Thomas law professor and Minneapolis NAACP President Nekima Levy-Pounds might be studied 20-30 years from now the way students read about some of the great civil rights...
View ArticleLearn more about family law at free program
The Refuge Network is sponsoring a free, open to the public, Family Law Clinic from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Trinity Lutheran Church in North Branch, 38460 Lincoln Trail, North Branch. Attendees will learn...
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Babbette 'Jean' Fleischman
Loving Mother and GrandmotherJean went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2015, in Cambridge, MN. She was 91 years old. A Celebration to honor Jean’s life will be held at the Sierra Presbyterian...
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Many fun activities planned for Play Inc
Play Inc is probably best known for it’s Summer Youth Theatre program, but they have many opportunities for adults during the rest of the season. Some of those events are set to take place in the next...
View ArticleThank you to those that answer the call
Dear Editor: Last week I had the privilege of being at the fire hall when the 911 call came in reporting a car accident on Highway 95 near Larson Implement. I was mid-conversation with Deputy Fire...
View ArticleEfforts to better Cambridge will continue
Dear Editor: I want to thank all the kind citizens that expressed sorrow to me that the Community-Aquatic Center was voted down. I am disappointed that Council Members Tiffany Kafer, Lisa Iverson,...
View ArticleJoin for SAC’s annual Christmas Friendship Tea
Jeannie Winselman and Audrey Clough SAC’s Enrichment Center It’s that time of year again for SAC’s Friendship Cafe to host their annual Christmas Friendship Tea. This tea party is a great opportunity...
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Vernon A. Boettcher
Vernon Boettcher, of Stacy, Minnesota, died on December 2, 2015, at the age of 94 years, 7 months in the same house where he was born. Vernon was born April 17, 1921, in Linwood Township, to Julius...
View ArticleLeland E. Gunderson
Leland E. Gunderson, age 90, of Cambridge, passed away December 4, 2015. Arrangements by Strike Funeral Homes, (763)689-2070. www.strikefuneral.com
View ArticleGive the gift of reading
The Cambridge Public Library has partnered again with Isanti County Family Services to get books into the hands of children and teens in need this Christmas season. Ages and genders of those children...
View ArticleThanks for supporting Siloa Lutheran Church
Dear Editor: The members of Siloa Lutheran Church would like to thank the community for their support of our church by recently attending our Scandinavian Smörgåsbord on Sunday, Oct. 25. This was a...
View ArticleThank you for taking care of our mother
Dear Editor: We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the entire staff of Elmhurst Commons in Braham, Ecumen of North Branch and St. Croix Hospice. They are all angels who...
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Gardeners’ collections … Other than plants
Carol Bray Isanti County Master Gardener One thing that makes gardens (and gardening) interesting besides the plants and produce may be the gardener’s collection of artwork. Some purist gardeners...
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Jim Lindell
James (Jim) Lindell, age 59, of Cambridge passed away December 5, 2015. Jim was born to Gerald (Jerry) and Lorraine (Setterlund) Lindell on July 10, 1956 in Minneapolis, MN. He grew up in the...
View ArticleLandon Paul Lane
Landon Paul Lane, age 18, of Stanchfield, formerly of Cambridge, passed away Dec. 7, 2015. Arrangements by Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (763)689-2244. www.carlsonlillemoen.com
View ArticleEast Central Minnesota Chorale and Unum Vox present holiday concerts
The East Central Minnesota Chorale and Unum Vox will be presenting their annual Holiday Concerts on Friday, Dec. 11 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Princeton at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12 at Grace...
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