Monthly Archives: February 2007

Gov. Pawlenty signs executive order creating Veterans Long Term Commission

In response to ongoing patient care issues at the Minneapolis Veterans Home, Governor Tim Pawlenty today (Wednesday, Feb. 28)  signed an executive order (07-02) establishing a Veterans Long Term Care Commission. The Commission will be charged with identifying “the best … Continue reading

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Polar plunge!

New Hope Community Church, under the organization of Robin Sandell, sponsored the first annual Polar Plunge Saturday, Feb. 24 in Lake Fanny. Participants and supporters — including one person who drove three hours, raising nearly $800 — generated close to … Continue reading

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4th Annual 'Burst into spring'

The Isanti County Master Gardeners invites you to their 4th annual one-day gardening event, Burst Into Spring.

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Don’t miss the historic inns tour

If you love chocolate and historic inns, you won’t want to miss our great day trip to the St. Croix Valley on Wednesday, April 4.

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Horizon presents Soul Cafe

Horizon presents Soul Café’, a Lenten series full of music and messages to open your hearts and feed your soul.

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Young Life cures cabin fever

Does the icy chill of winter have you feeling a little blue?

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54 years of moving

Call it a lesson in durable manufacturing, a reminder of days past when things were less disposable or simply a unique relationship between two old friends.

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Brenda Binkley – Ryan Schuett

Brenda Binkley and Ryan Schuett were married Feb. 14, 2007, at the Morrison County Courthouse in Little Falls with Rhonda Russell officiating at the ceremony. Continue reading

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Elk River’s star wrestler Tyler Hemmesch has a headlock on success; ready for state tourney action

Tyler Hemmesch is 38-1 at 215 pounds Tyler Hemmesch has a rock-jawed, bear-shouldered ruggedness that would be intimidating when you meet him, except that his eyes are always mirthful and his manner friendly and engaging. His wrestling coach calls him … Continue reading

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Photo exhibit of endangered historic places at Cambridge Library

The Cambridge Public Library is hosting the display, The Ten Most Endangered Historic Places in Minnesota for 2006. 

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Teams forming for ‘Harbors of Hope’ event

Community Harbor (Harbor Room-Cancer Resource Center) will hold its first annual “Harbors of Hope” event from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, June 15 at the Isanti County Fairgrounds.

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Helen Anderson, 78

Helen (Magnuson) Anderson, a resident of Little Falls, formerly of Kingston, died Feb. 25, 2007, at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls. Continue reading

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Bernice M. Meyer, 74

Bernice M. Meyer, a resident of Pierz, died Feb. 25, 2007, at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls. Continue reading

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Elmer J. Girtz, 89

Elmer J. Girtz, a resident of Little Falls, formerly of Buckman, died Feb. 25, 2007, at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls. Continue reading

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Caroline Waytashek to celebrate 75 years

Caroline Waytashek will celebrate her 75th birthday March 11 with her family.

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Winter splash

Thirty jumpers braved the cold and beginnings of last weekend's snow storm with the New Hope Community Church Polar Plunge at Lake Fanny. The Feb. 24 benefit generated $3,534 for the House of Promise, Sober School and the New Hope … Continue reading

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Sobieski and Swanville coops team up to host 2007 Ag Day

The Sobieski and Swanville Cooperatives are hosting an Ag Day at the Sobieski Community Center March 9. Booths will open at 9:30 a.m. They feature Cropland Genetics, the Dairy Profit Team and more. Presentations by industry professionals will begin at … Continue reading

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Richard Hudoba

Richard (Dick) Lee Hudoba, 66, of Isanti died at Cambridge Health Care Center on February 25, 2007.

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Ralph Strike

Ralph Strike, 87, of Coon Rapids died February 25, 2007 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

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Milton Land

Milton Allen Land, 86, of Cambridge passed away on February 24, 2007 at the Cambridge Health Care Center where he received excellent care for the past 1 1/2 years. 

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On the Go

Posted February 28, 2006

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Big challenge ahead to balancing North Branch School District 138 budget

For years the North Branch School District has mitigated the damage done from operating deficits by tapping into a healthy fund balance. Last year the district used it to erase the entire $2.5 million deficit, capping off a four-year period … Continue reading

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Rush City Council considers future of municipal liquor store

The Rush City Council had before it what looked like a short agenda Monday night, Feb. 26, with only a handful of items on which to act, but looks can be deceiving. The meeting turned into the second consecutive marathon … Continue reading

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Amador Township officer Ray Johnson says goodbye after 36 years

They call it government at the most basic level – grassroots if you will – they call it the township. For the past 36 years, one man has been sitting around a small table in a small town hall thinking … Continue reading

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District 911 receives energy leader award

The Cambridge-Isanti School Board found itself in prominent company Feb. 22 thanks to a significant return on a big investment involving energy conservation.

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Anoka-Ramsey students donating talents to Guatemalan children

A chance to help those less fortunate is readily available by assisting 17 Anoka-Ramsey Community College physical therapy assistant students traveling to Antigua, Guatemala for a week in May.

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Explore educational options at Anoka-Ramsey Community College open houses March 8

High school seniors, returning college students and adults looking to start and stay competitive in the employment game, mark your calendars now.

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Olseen, Eastlund call town hall meetings

State Senator Rick Olseen and State Representative Rob Eastlund have scheduled two town hall meetings locally to meet with constituents.

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Gently used prom dresses in need

Gently used prom dresses are being collected for a sale to be held at the Park Cafe Party Room, 124 N. Main St., Braham.

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Baker: new administrator at CHCC

Dorothy Baker’s smile perhaps tells the story on her becoming the new administrator at Cambridge Health Care Center.

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