North Branch Police Chief Dan Meyer gave a report to city council at its Jan. 12 meeting on the department’s activity for 2015.
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Building up STEAM: Cambridge-Isanti Principal Mark Ziebarth awarded for math and science initiatives
“Every student needs to be good at math and science, because it’s part of the future,” said Mark Ziebarth, principal of Cambridge-Isanti School for All Seasons and Isanti Intermediate School.
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Gregorio Ramirez finishes the 10-mile race in first place at the Freezer Burn Fat Tire Bike Race on Saturday, Jan. 16. The race brought both participants and fans outside on one of the coldest days yet at -20 degrees windchill. Participants, ranging in age from 25-57 years old, raced 15-mile…
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On Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. Aaron Knudsvig and his mad band of Play Inc. actors began their second annual 24-Hour Plays – an madcap day in which writers, directors and actors meet on Friday evening, then write, cast and rehearse a play performed on Saturday.
Schoolbags are packed. The large, yellow buses are gassed up. It’s time to head back to school.
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One of Broadway’s biggest musicals is about to take center stage in Cambridge as Play Inc’s Summer Youth Theatre presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats.” For the past five weeks, 34 high school students from Cambridge, Isanti, North Branch, Mora and Ogilvie have been rehearsing and preparing t…
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This year’s Arctic Plunge held out of Captain’s on Long Lake in Isanti County may not have been quite as “arctic” as in years past, but according to Jim Lundeen, a long-time sponsor and owner of Killebrew Root Beer, the event played out flawlessly.
I would probably write about voles and moles during the summer when the damage they do is more apparent. However, I saw something the other day that reminded me that voles are active all year long.
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In one form or another, art has played a prominent role in B.T. “Bruce” Johnson’s life. He describes himself as a sculptor, but his body of work has involved several art mediums and methodologies.
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The Parenteau family likely brought on some curious glances while recently out and about.
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When pregnant mother of almost two Carrie Peltier moved to Cambridge for her husband’s job at Cambridge Medical Center, she felt overwhelmed with the idea of going through motherhood alone.
‘Tis the season to have many boxes around the house, which often sends the recycling bin overflowing at this time of year. Instead of getting rid of all the boxes, invite your family to participate in the Cardboard Challenge.
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Amateur photographer Andy Beim was told by a friend that he had seen a snowy owl in Cambridge on Dec. 13. Beim and his wife drove from Becker and located a mostly white snowy owl in the Target parking lot. The bird flew to different light poles in the area near The People’s Bank, Aldi and Ko…
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As children walk into Little Angels Day Care in North Branch, they walk through a magical winterland maze.
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Between Christmas gatherings, parties and the New Year’s celebration, there are a lot of reasons to raise a glass for a toast.
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a neighbor who has several garages and the nearby field neatly lined with cars you don’t see on the road every day.
Unwrapped toys can be dropped off in the lobby of the Isanti-Chisago County Star for the Anonymous Santa program and Isanti Christmas Project. Donations Office is located at 930 S. Cleveland St., Cambridge. Call (763) 689-1181 with questions.
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Imagine moving from a 1,900 square foot home in Shakopee to a 207 sq. ft. tiny house where you homeschool two children on your aunt and uncle’s farm in southern Kanabec County. Well, Ryan and Kim Kasl are doing just that in their tiny house that ended up being built and featured as an episod…
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On a beautiful day in July, a peaceful country home became a concert hall when David McKeen took up his harmonica and guitar to play some of his award-winning music.
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Cambridge Ambassador Morgan Scheiller was crowned Aquatennial Princess on July 25 at the Queen of the Lakes Coronation held at Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis. There were 47 candidates, all ambassadors or queens from communities across the state. The 2015 Queen of the Lakes is the forme…
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An ogre is taking over the Richard G. Hardy Performing Arts Center. Shrek the Musical, based on the DreamWorks animated movie, is set to make a very green appearance this weekend with four performances.
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Play Inc. Community Theatre Junior Theatre Troupe will bring to life on stage the under-the-sea production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” Under the direction of the Play Inc. artistic team of Viva Anderson, Shannon Shogren, Aaron Knudsvig, Tim Anderson and Kellie O’Brien, rehearsals …
I grew up eating pizza every Friday night at Carbone’s Pizzeria off of Randolph in St. Paul. It was a family ritual. In 8th grade I had a friend whose family went to Waldo’s Pizza. When I asked my mom and dad if we could go there to try it, I may as well have asked if we could move to Poland.
When I met her for the first time at a senior center, she may have been 102 years old by the calendar, but her eager, twinkling eyes, her warm, engaging smile and her determination to use her computer to check out my Icelandic sheep website gave me the impression of a much younger and “with …
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If you ever take a drive through rural Isanti County, I recommend Hastings Street north of the Cambridge Lutheran Church.
The Highway 61 Film Festival is looking for a few good judges from all over East Central Minnesota.
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How much do you remember about the house you lived in when you were a teenager?
Q: Where are you from, how old are you, and where do you live now?
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Summer is finally here and I’ve got a few Pinterest-inspired ways to stay cool and have fun.
The sport of purebred dogs, once the purview of the wealthy and privileged, has become the all-American family sport. There is no other sport that encourages competition between amateur and professionals, youngsters, men and women while at the same time having a very positive economic impac…
On April 25, Family Pathways Senior Services recognized a number of dedicated volunteers who work with older adults. These volunteers gathered at the Isanti Community Center to receive recognition for their tireless efforts. Volunteers in other counties will be recognized in the weeks ahead.
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Braham Elementary School students jumped, sprinted, and competed during the May 14 annual track and field day.
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In the echoes of the past, I hear the whispers calling.
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Soccer, baseball, rock climbing, cooking waffles, swimming and golf are just some of 7-year-old Derrian Dick’s hobbies and activities. Soon she will be able to add another accomplishment to that list.
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The East Central Children’s Choir Honors Organization, EC3HO, together with the PrimeTime Singers, presented their Spring Concert on Sunday, May 4, at the Cambridge Lutheran Church.
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Cambridge Community Gardens has been buzzing with activity since its open this spring. One of the new groups to utilize the gardens is the Isanti County Junior Master Gardeners.
In the U.S. alone, approximately 630 million pairs of shoes are thrown away each year. Isanti Women’s Team (IWT) hopes to do something with those shoes.
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Spring is finally here, and it’s time to let in the fresh air and sunshine and get down to the spring cleaning. If you use Pinterest, you’re likely to come across several cleaning tricks claiming to be “magic.”
The first “Tables Around Town” was held at the Chisago County Community/Senior Center in North Branch on May 10.
As a public health nurse, I am interested in the normal changes in our bodies as the decades go by and in ideas on how we can age well. I have found that prevention of problems is the best policy when it comes to health matters. All of our senses (vision, hearing, smell, taste and touch) cha…