Friday Jan 1 | Isanti County News
Enjoy a snapshot look at some of the more newsorthy headlines and photos from Isanti County from the past decade.
Dist. 911 OKs 5.8% levy hike for 2010
By Jon Tatting jon.tatting@ecm-inc.com Residents of District 911 can expect almost a 6 percent increase on the school portion of their 2010 property tax bill if property values remain the same as last year.
New director, new leader for alternative education
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Isanti County News In the words of prominent educator William G. Spady, 'All students can learn and succeed, but not on the same day in the same way.' New Oak Land Cooperative Director Rebecca Fuller surrounded by ALC students while baking Christmas ...
Isanti woman charged for robbing bank in Coon Rapids
By Peter Bodley Coon Rapids Herald A woman has been charged in Anoka County District Court for allegedly robbing the TCF Bank located in Cub Foods, 12900 Riverdale Drive N.W., Coon Rapids, Oct.
Homeless shelters in our communities could be modeled after New Pathways arm of giving
Today there is a growing number of families with children who cannot find room in their communities, because they cannot afford shelter.
Homebuyers wait for tax credit
Millions took advantage of the $8,000 credit for first-time buyers, but the IRS is slow to process the money.
Cambridge-Isanti graduate makes mark on climate change
As the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen was being held this week, a 1997 Cambridge-Isanti High School graduate is making waves of her own as the head of Climate Change and Security Programme for an independent think tank headquartered in London.
New director, new leader for alternative education
By Jon Tatting jon.tatting@ecm-inc.com In the words of prominent educator William G. Spady, 'All students can learn and succeed, but not on the same day in the same way.' This quote can be found in literature promoting alternative education, a non-traditional approach toward reaching at-risk students whose chances of earning their high school ...
St. Croix County: Winter Weather Advisory
Snowfall Accumulations Of 1 To 2 Inches Have Been Observed Across Parts Of Central Minnesota And West Central Wisconsin Prior To 2 A.M. CST, Generally Along And North Of An Olivia, To Glencoe, To New Richmond Wisconsin Line.
First-time home buyers: 'Show me the money!'
Mike McIlheran had a plan for his $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit. First, he and his wife, Deb, were going to buy a riding lawn mower.
Omnibus spending bill includes millions for MN projects
Twenty-two Minnesota projects will receive nearly $30 million in funding from an appropriations bill that won final approval from the U.S. House of Representatives today .
Town hall meeting connects public with legislators
By Rachel Kytonen rachel.kytonen@ecm-inc.com Safety and transportation, welfare and public assistance, unallotment and a session forecast were major topics of discussion during a town hall meeting hosted by Representative Rob Eastlund and Senator Rick Olseen.
Public help sought in report of missing Cambridge man
The Cambridge Police Department received a report of a missing person, Yusef Abdillahi Guled, on Wednesday, Dec.
By Greg Hunt greg.hunt@ecm-inc.com Each year during the holiday season, bell ringers from the Salvation Army are posted around town, smilingly accepting donations into their red kettles.
Santa Day in Isanti Isanti Santa Day will be Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Isanti Ice Arena.
Goal For Wounded Deputy: January Homecoming
Share + Nov 30, 2009 5:05 pm US/Central FARGO, N.D. Emily Dewey measures time in terms of before and after, charts progress in short words and the flex of an arm or leg, and lives in a world of continuing uncertainty.
Distance learning close to earning approval
Jana Hennen-Burr, assistant superintendent of educational services, recommended Monday, Nov.
By Rachel Kytonen rachel.kytonen@ecm-inc.com Some come because they're hungry. Some come because they have no other place to go.
Inspiration shines at IMAGE art show
Bonnie Mary Nelson of Princeton displays a oeBorn of the Moon,a a piece she created using driftwood and paper.