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State Sen. Nienow wants his old seat back
Last update: March 8, 2010 - 8:01 PM Former state Sen. Sean Nienow, who lost his seat to DFL Sen.
Public speaks on District 911 budget cuts
By Rachel Kytonen rachel.kytonen@ecm-inc.com The public had its first chance to voice its opinion on the $2 million budget cut proposal released last week by the Cambridge-Isanti School District during a public meeting Tuesday, March 9. The school board and administration spent over an hour listening to parents, teachers, students, former students, ...
Feel "The Cooperative Difference" at the ECE Annual Meeting
Frontpage -> Features -> Local -> Feel "The Cooperative Difference" at the ECE Annual Meeting The distinctive traits that define the cooperative way of doing business will be the focus of East Central Energy's 74th Annual Meeting Saturday, April 10.
No injuries reported in house fire Monday in Oxford Township
Area fire departments and the Isanti County Sheriffa TMs Office responded to a house fire in Oxford Townshipa 'located in the southeastern part of Isanti Countya 'around 11 a.m. on Monday, March 8. Upon arrival at 25076 Vassar St.
Dist. 911 identifies proposed cuts for 2010-11
By Jon Tatting jon.tatting@ecm-inc.com The Cambridge-Isanti School Board on Feb.
Pine County to LS Power: Build power plant here
Chisago County commissioners may have rejected LS Power's bid to build a power plant in the area, but Pine County commissioners are inviting the company to look north.
Pine Technical College wins $4.2 million to train healthcare workers
Frontpage -> Features -> Lifestyles -> Pine Technical College wins $4.2 million to train healthcare workers Pine Technical College is poised to set into motion a $4.2 million grant project recently awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor .
Isanti Co. woman on trial for mistreating horses
A verdict could be announced as soon as Tuesday in the animal cruelty case against an Isanti County woman accused of neglecting eight horses and a donkey.
Quality garage time for father & son
By Greg Hunt greg.hunt@ecm-inc.com A couple of neat stories came out of the local racing scene last summer.
Got hazardous waste? No county disposal for now
What's preventing Pine County from having a household hazardous waste disposal program? In a word, money.
By T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Minnesota firefighters came to the Capitol on Thursday, Feb.
Gov. Pawlenty promises veto of $1 billion bonding bill
Gov. Tim Pawlenty, in a letter to House and Senate Capital Investment chairs prior to start of floor session, informed them he intended to veto the entire bonding bill - not line-item veto as some DFLers suggested the he would.
Plans for Isanti Family Farmer's Market in full swing
A a fresh experiencea is coming to downtown Isanti. Beginning April 10, Isantia s Eagle Park, 17 Main Street West, will be filled with excitement and vendors as part of the Isanti Family Farmera s Market.
Deputy Dewey being discharged from Craig Hospital next week
Officer Chris Dewey will be discharged from Craig Hospital in Englewood, Colo. sometime next week.
Isanti County authorities report high rate of snowmobile, ATV theft
Conditions are perfect to enjoy the winter season in Isanti County.A But several people have suffered a recreational blow by having their prized toysa 'snowmobiles and ATVsa ' stolen.
Isanti prepared to deal with LGA cuts
By Rachel Kytonen rachel.kytonen@ecm-inc.com When Governor Tim Pawlenty announced on Monday he is proposing to cut $250 million in local government aid state-wide through his state supplemental budget, Isanti Mayor George Wimmer knew Isanti would face more LGA cuts.
Crash claims two lives in NB Twsp.
Two local men died from injuries sustained in an early morning crash Wednesday, Feb.
Isanti moves forward with concept plan for Rail Industrial Park
Isanti is moving forward with the Isanti Rail Industrial Park development process.
By Rachel Kytonen rachel.kytonen@ecm-inc.com If you're looking for a nice dinner combined with a mix of bluegrass, jazz and world fusion, then spend your Valentine's Day at Spectacular Events Banquet Center in Isanti.