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Maddie Rowe of the Premier Hockey Federation women’s professional hockey team the Minnesota Whitecaps goes through a puck handling drill at the Isanti Ice Arena. Ten members of the Whitecaps held a skills practice followed by an autograph session that was open to the public on Wednesday, Nov…
The City of Isanti is helping families get into the holiday spirit with several events planned for the young and the young at heart.
While historically it is far from uncommon for one community’s fire department to offer assistance of personnel or equipment, especially for larger fire events, the City of North Branch has put that practice in writing.
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The past two years have been a very unique experience for all of us, especially in terms of communication and social interaction. Every attempt at any size of social gathering requires forethought on what’s safe and what isn’t. It seems caution has become a factor in everyone’s daily life. …
With a deadly open-water season nearly in the rearview mirror, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that lakes and ponds throughout the state have started to freeze – and that where ice hasn’t formed, the water is dangerously cold. It’s up to all people to choose to…
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages local and tribal governments to apply for grants to help manage and reduce the impacts of emerald ash borer on their community forests. The DNR will be accepting grant applications from Monday, Nov. 29 through Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.
Obituaries
Steven Lowry Blazevic valued the best things in life — family,…
Dorothy Irene Dalen, 95, of Cambridge passed away on Thursday,…
Carl Edward Bursch, 83, of Cambridge, passed away on Friday, N…
Scott C. Gilyard, age 60, of Corcoran is survived by his lovin…
Douglas A. Szczech age 61 of Harris passed away unexpectedly a…
Opinion
Regular readers of the Isanti-Chisago County Star might have seen a new name in the byline of a number of articles over the last three editions. That name — Hope Murray — belongs to my new assistant.
December is an important month for school finances, and we are grateful for the community support that allows us to move into fiscal year 2023 in a stable position. Our school district referendum was approved with 63% voter support on November 2. And after three years of budget cuts, we are …
As many of you know, North Branch Area Public Schools is in the process of a high school redesign that thus far has involved changes to the schedule and expanded opportunities for students.