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We R Able Coordinator Valorie Arrowsmith talks about job, life
Valorie Arrowsmith has studied 13 languages, she lived abroad for years, and she’s one of two people in the state certified to teach K-12 Swedish. Valorie Arrowsmith teaching band weaving Dec. 29 at...
View ArticleApplications now accepted for Neighborhood Health Connection grants
Monday, Feb. 1, at 5 p.m., is the deadline to apply for a 2016 Allina Health Neighborhood Health Connection™ Grant. Allina Health will award grants to community nonprofits and local government...
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Nearly one-pound of meth seized in drug bust
Nearly one pound of methamphetamine was seized and three people were arrested during a search warrant executed Jan. 15 by the Isanti County Sheriff’s Office and the East Central Drug Task Force....
View ArticleStartling and very valuable new book for families, educators
Joe Nathan ECM Publishers Columnist One of the best books I’ve read in the past five years begins with a startling statement and a car breakdown. “Road Map to Power” is a wonderful, brief book of less...
View ArticleUpdate on happenings in Braham Schools
Jeff Eklund, Principal Braham Area Elementary School It’s hard to believe we are already into January. The end of December brought many exciting events to Braham schools. One of the biggest of those...
View ArticleMy political forecast for the new year
Don Heinzman ECM Publishers Columnist So, what should we expect in 2016 in the Twin Cities area and the state? I predict the year will be defined by being an election year when jittery voters will look...
View ArticleWhy protect the power elite
Dear Editor: Why did I have to drive 41.6 miles to see “The Big Short” at the White Bear Lake Theater? Why did Paramount Studios pull this movie from the North Branch Theater, the only theater in the...
View ArticleThoughts on surplus food distribution
Dear Editor: Let me say first, I am not much of a complainer. I am a senior citizen, and I am fortunate enough to be able to pay all of my bills without asking for help. That is really something I am...
View ArticleArea man faces felony charges for abducting woman from casino
Jeffrey Hage jeff.hage@ecm-inc.com A Milaca man is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly abducting a woman at a Hinckley casino and holding her against her will at a Sherburne County residence....
View ArticleIsanti County Historical Society welcomes new board members
Isanti County Historical Society announces the appointment of two new members of its board of directors, as well as the full slate of officers and board members for 2016. Joining the board of directors...
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Freezer Burn race lives up to its name
The inaugural Freezer Burn fat bike winter race lived up to its moniker on Saturday, Jan. 16, when air temperature was around minus-7 degrees for the well-bundled cyclists who showed up at Springvale...
View ArticleBiscuit Boys concert to support TZD Safe Roads programs
The Bluegrass Group, The Biscuit Boys, will perform a benefit concert live at KBEK’s Auditorium in Braham. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 22. Tickets are $5 each and proceeds will go to support...
View ArticleArctic Plunge Pancake Breakfast at Captain’s on Long Lake
Captain’s is the place for fun this weekend Join Captain’s on Long Lake in Isanti for these upcoming events: Jan. 23: Andy Englund 50 Mile Vintage Snowmobile Race. Registration from 8-10 a.m. with...
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Arlo L. Houchins
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.Arlo L. Houchins, age 85 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Jan. 21, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents...
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Cooking on a budget course at Spirit River UMC
A new outreach program at Spirit River United Methodist Church begins this month with the aim to have families cooking together for a healthier time together. Lisa Wong of Minnesota Extension, Spirit...
View ArticleMemory screenings
Jeannie Winselman SAC’s Enrichment Center Are you concerned about memory problems? If so, please take advantage of the free, confidential memory screenings scheduled at SAC’s Senior Enrichment Center...
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Man wanted on felony drug warrant arrested
A man wanted on a felony warrant out of Anoka County was apprehended and now faces new charges through the efforts of the Isanti County Sheriff’s Office and the Isanti Police Department. Jack Edward...
View ArticleScholardazzle Scholarship Fundraiser Jan. 29
Tickets are now available for the annual Scholardazzle Scholarship Fundariser, hosted by the Cambridge Community College Center Foundation, to support the students of Anoka-Ramsey Community College...
View ArticleLearn how to juggle
Homeward Bound Theatre Company will offer “Juggling for Beginners,” on Saturdays, Feb. 6 through Feb. 20 from 9:30-11 a.m. at Cambridge-Isanti High School. Third- through fifth-graders will discover...
View ArticleC-I Schools’ Kindergarten informational meetings
Parents and guardians of upcoming kindergarteners are welcome to learn about Cambridge-Isanti Schools’ three kindergarten options for the 2016-17 school year. 1. Traditional Year Program. 2. Year Round...
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