County, health department and public work together to support those with...
When Craig Sundberg couldn’t find his checkbook, he usually had an inkling his wife, Glori, had put it in the ice cream container and then in the garbage. And usually, that’s where it was. At the ACT...
View ArticleIsanti County Christmas Project helps families during holiday season
Hundreds of children and families will have gifts under their tree on Christmas morning thanks to the volunteer work and community generosity through the Isanti County Christmas Project. The Isanti...
View ArticleOn the Go upcoming events
Kenny Krona Holiday Concert Thursday, Dec. 17: Cambridge Center for the Arts is hosting a holiday concert by local musician Kenny Krona and guests at 7:30 p.m. at 140 Buchanan St. N., inside City...
View ArticleHave a merry and blessed Christmas
Jeannie Winselman and Audrey Clough SAC’s Enrichment Center As Christmas approaches, we reflect on this wonderful holiday and think about Christmases past. We plan for the coming holiday with our loved...
View Article“Let There Be Christmas” Cantata
The annual Christmas Cantata at Cambridge Lutheran Church will be presented Sunday, Dec. 20, 8:50 a.m. in the sanctuary. The public is welcome to join and no tickets are necessary. The Cantata is...
View ArticleFelony drug possession charge filed after vehicle ends up in ditch
A Mora man is facing a felony drug possession charge after his car went into the ditch, and he was found slumped over the steering wheel. Austin Drew Masters, 23, was charged Dec. 8 before Judge James...
View ArticleNational Anthem vocalist to perform
Jennifer Thyng has sung in many venues including performing the National Anthem for Major League team games across the U.S. Jennifer Thyng She will perform Dec. 31 at the SCRED building in Rush City....
View ArticleBluejackets split wrestling, boys hockey matches with Tigers
Sports Updates In a feature match Dec. 17 at Princeton, Bluejacket co-captain Jake Olson (right) handed Princeton’s Nathan Hellman his first loss of the season with a second-period turn leading to a...
View ArticleGordon H. Hass
Gordon H. Hass, 91, of Crown passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at GracePointe Crossing Gables East. Gordon Hildo Hass was born September 17, 1924 in Crown, MN to John and Alma (Dalluge) Hass,...
View ArticleMan faces five new charges of receiving stolen property
A Cambridge Township resident recently charged with six felony charges after allegedly being in the possession of stolen property is facing five new felony charges. Jason Edward Southworth, 42, was...
View ArticleConfused on their message
Dear Editor: Recent “Black Lives Matter” protests and articles by ECM Publishers have me confused. Two weeks ago a commentary was written by Joe Nathan, “Protests may be uncomfortable, but necessary,”...
View ArticleThe truth about Isanti County taxes
Dear Editor: In the article Isanti County Details 2016 Budget, Levy published on December 9, 2015, Isanti County News printed the following: “Isanti County Commissioner Susan Morris said 2016 will be...
View ArticleNew to Medicare sessions
Going on Medicare or just interested in how it works? There will be information about Medicare given out at these sessions as well as questions answered. Aspects of Medicare parts A,B,C and D will be...
View ArticlePolice, public need to work together to stem tide of violence
ECM Editorial Board ECM Publishers Inc. It’s been a tough 15 months for our nation’s police officers – from Missouri, to Maryland and now to Minnesota. Since the death of Michael Brown, followed by...
View ArticleTaxes have gone up
Dear Editor: Isanti County taxes have increased over 12 percent during the past two years (6.48 percent and 5.73 percent in 2014 and 2015, respectively). This represents one of the largest increases of...
View ArticleWhat is with all the crashes in Isanti County?
Dear Editor: In recent weeks there have been a number of crashes on Isanti County roadways. This is definitely a negative trend. The crashes are happening all over, not just one area. Some of the...
View Article“Wink the Other Eye” performs Jan. 4
Musicians for the January Mystery Monday concert are members of the band “Wink the Other Eye,” from East Central Minnesota. Wink the Other Eye will perform Jan. 4 at the historic Grant House in Rush...
View ArticleDean R. Wentworth
“The Left Handed Accordionist”Dean Russell Wentworth, age 86, of Cambridge, MN died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at GracePointe Crossing Gables East. He was born in Bradford Township on November 14,...
View ArticleFacts tell the truth
Dear Editor: I see in last week’s Isanti County News that Commissioner Susan Morris said “2016 will be the first levy increase the county has had in a number of years.” It would be nice if she would...
View ArticleCelebration of Christmas at Braham Lutheran
Everyone is welcome to attend Christmas Eve Services, Dec. 24, at Braham Lutheran. Candlelight worship services with Holy Communion are at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. The Chancel Choir will sing at 5 p.m. and...
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