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Lorraine L. Reichel
Lorraine Linnae Reichel, 80, of Isanti went home to be with her Savior on July 9, 2013 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was welcomed into this life by her loving parents Theodore...
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Arthur John Hanson Jr.
Art, are you scared? “No. I know whose I am; God is in control.” Arthur John Hanson Jr., 81, of West Hills, Calif., formerly of Braham, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Arthur was born Jan. 1, 1932...
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Wallace Lee Norberg
Wallace Lee Norberg, 69, of Smithville, Ga., formerly of Cambridge, Minn., died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Georgia. A native of Cambridge, Minn., he was born July 18,...
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St. Cloud senator enters 6th District race
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol Reporter He’s the best Republican 6th Congressional District candidate because he’s a proven winner, insisted Sen. John Pederson. Republican Sen. John Pederson of St. Cloud...
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U.S. Secretary of Education visits metro school district
Kindersprouts teacher Jody Bohrer, left, leads pre-kindergarten students through a phonetics exercise at the Pond Early Childhood Center in Bloomington during a visit by U.S. Secretary of Education...
View ArticleRedbirds move into 2nd in Metro Minny
From Isanti Manager Steve Allen: Recently, the Isanti Redbirds picked up three victories against Forest Lake, Hamel and East Bethel, advancing the team within a half-game of Metro Minny League leader...
View ArticleBandits outlast Nowthen in 15 innings
Rum River won a marathon 15-inning affair at Nowthen Saturday afternoon as Kevin Auth tossed the first 11 innings and Andrew Julkowski got the win pitching the final four innings for the Bandits. Auth...
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2013 Isanti Fitness 5 & 2 mile race results
A large group of athletes burst off the starting line for the annual Isanti Fitness 5 & 2 mile races, along with more participating in the fitness walk through Bluebird Park Saturday morning,...
View ArticleCharges lodged after synthetic pot seized from North Branch tobacco shop
The two brothers who run the King Tobacco store in North Branch have been officially charged with selling and possessing synthetic products deemed illegal or controlled in the state of Minnesota. Binh...
View ArticleUpcoming Events
2013 Mobile Home Owners Carol Kenfield will take tax appointments with seniors for 2013 Mobile Home Owners. Call the Senior Center at 763-689-6555 to reserve a time for July 25 or Aug. 1. Spring Lake...
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‘Promise’ to perform at North Isanti music festival
The Mid-Summer Music Festival featuring ‘Promise’ will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, July 26 at North Isanti Baptist Church. Nominated for two, Top Ten Diamond Awards and a Singing News Fan Award for...
View ArticleKey to making Minnesota safer: Call 911
When Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety Ramona Dohman was asked her No. 1 wish to make Minnesota safer, she quickly answered: Call 911 right away when you see anything or anyone suspicious, and...
View ArticleArt Matters to Isanti County community
Arne Everson Guest Writer The Cambridge Center for the Arts, serving Cambridge, Isanti County and beyond, endeavors to make the arts available to all people. CCFA offers a variety of art classes and...
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The huge power of hope
“What makes you feel like you matter? What really matters to you?” Those are two key questions that Shane Lopez urges that we ask ourselves and our youngsters in a terrific new book. Lopez, formerly an...
View ArticleSupport pork producers at the Fair
Dear Editor: The Isanti County Fair is almost here. If you are looking for some entertainment, check out the Swine Show on Thursday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a pork chop grilled by the East Central...
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Dew Fresh Produce has strawberries for you
Customers can request pre-picked strawberries or pick their own. To request an order of pre-picked strawberries customers should call 763-689-2282 and leave a message with their contact information....
View ArticleWoman charged in connection with kidnapping, theft of motor vehicle
A 20-year-old woman from Princeton has been charged in connection with kidnapping and theft following a car-jacking and high-speed chase on Highway 95 from Cambridge to North Branch Tuesday afternoon....
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Capitol restoration underway, to be completed by end of 2016
by Howard Lestrud ECM Political Editor Minnesota legislators of opposing parties are often found in combative, opposing positions, but when discussing the business of restoring the Minnesota State...
View ArticlePaula Overby, Eagan, could be state’s first transgender congressional candidate
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol Reporter Paula Overby believes being a transgender candidate can attract voters outside of the political process, those unmoved by traditional candidates with traditional...
View ArticleChris Lund Glove Donation Campaign at July 24 Bandit game
The Rum River Bandits will host the Kensington Norsemen on Wednesday night, July 24, at Larson Field for their annual FREE Killebrew Root Beer Floats Night. The Bandits and other Eastern Minny League...
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