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Thomas Craft, of Eagan, lines up to challenge Kline
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol Reporter He has a candor voters will like, said Thomas Craft. Thomas Craft A Democrat from Eagan, Craft recently announced his candidacy for Congress. He is vying among fellow...
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Pie Day Crafters Wanted Attention all crafters. There are still spaces available for vendors at Braham Pie Day, Friday, Aug. 2. A 12 X 12 space costs $60 in Freedom Park. For more information email...
View ArticleDunk your ‘friends’ while supporting Young Life at Isanti County Fair
The Young Life organization will have some very important people sitting in their dunk tank at the Isanti County Fair July 25-28. One-hundred percent of the proceeds will help send kids to summer camp....
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Hale – Crow engaged
Robert and Heidi Scott and Maureen Hale of Stanchfield are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Heidi Marie Hale to Robert William Crow, son of Graham and Peggy Crow of Bellevue, Wash....
View ArticleBoard of Teaching should respect, honor principals’ requests
Joe Nathan ECM Publishers Columnist Unfortunately the Minnesota Board of Teaching recently said no to requests from two principals. The school directors asked to hire teachers they considered...
View ArticleLocal governments urged to spend newfound cash wisely
ECM Editorial Board ECM Publishers, Inc. Housing prices are up 17.5 percent. Home sales are up 5.6 percent. Consumer spending is up. Americans are buying appliances at mid-2007 levels. The downside?...
View Article2013 Isanti County Safety Camp thanks sponsors
Dear Editor: The 2013 Isanti County Safety Camp committee extends appreciation to the following businesses that made financial contributions: Advantage Collection Professionals, Cambridge Bar &...
View ArticleEnjoy the German Concord Singers at Isanti County Fair
Dear Editor: The German Concord Singers from New Ulm are 35 men who sing all the famous, and not so famous, German songs. If you have never had the opportunity to see one of their performances, I...
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Protect your private info from scammers
Rep. Brian Johnson State Senator, District 32A Someone close to me was recently victimized in a phone scam by a crooked caller posing as a legitimate source. Every year, thousands of Minnesota seniors...
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Same-sex marriage becomes legal on Aug. 1
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol Reporter The historic turn of midnight will uncork celebration. Wedding gatherings on the eve of Aug. 1 anticipate the legalization of same-sex marriage in Minnesota. After...
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Cambridge Legion Baseball 1-1 in Sub-State tourney
Kyle Gageby singled in the third inning and scored the lone Cambridge run in the 11-1 loss to top-seed Princeton July 25 in the playoffs. Photo by Greg Hunt Entering the playoffs this week, the...
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A day to appreciate Big Woods & wood products
The unseasonable weather on Saturday, July 27 did not stop visitors from enjoying the 20th National Convention of the American Tree Farm System. They listened to the Chimielewski Funtime Band, took...
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James T. Carlson
James “Jimmy” Thomas Carlson, age 79, of Cambridge died July 29, 2013 at Haven House Assisted Living Home in Cambridge. Jim was born July 6, 1934 in Robbinsdale, MN to parents Victor & Mary...
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Evan R. Hollingsworth
Evan R. Hollingsworth of Cambridge was born March 16, 1920 and died January 25, 2013. An informal visitation honoring the memory of Evan Hollingsworth will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, at Strike Funeral...
View ArticleHelios Lodge announces ‘Night to Unite Event’ Aug. 6
Helios Lodge will be hosting an evening of community next Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 5-8 p.m., at the Lodg: 343 Second Avenue SW in Cambridge. Night to Unite is designated as an evening to celebrate and...
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Sharon E. Lindgren
The Lord now has another angel to help him watch over all of us – Sharon E. Lindgren, 67, of Cambridge passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at her home after ten years of courageously battling...
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Phil Krinkie, ‘blue-collar guy,’ runs for 6th District
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol Reporter Former state Rep. Phil Krinkie, of Shoreview, is informed by family portraits on the wall. Former state Rep. Phil Krinkie sits beneath a row of family portraits in...
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Travis Blain Ellenson
Travis Blain Ellenson, 28, of Princeton died suddenly July 31, 2013. Travis Blain Ellenson was born June 29, 1985 in Fergus Falls, Minn. to Brenda (Christianson) Strandberg and Mark Ellenson. He was...
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Ramon “Ray” Inigo Salgado
Ramon “Ray” Inigo Salgado, 87, of Cambridge passed away July 29, 2013 at his home. Ray was born Sept. 20, 1925 in Tucson, Ariz. to Jose and Eloisa (Inigo) Salgado. He was raised in Tucson with his...
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Sheriff’s office seeks public help in theft of $32,000 in merchandise from...
The Isanti County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in a theft last week at Crawford’s Equipment. The Isanti County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in finding the red...
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