Friday Nov 20 | ECM Post Review
Veterans' stories remind us to keep remembering
By Kelli Baxter For some people, Veterans Day might mean nothing more than a day when they don't get their mail, or a day off from school or work.
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.
My birth mother. She would be 66 years old as of now. She was a travel agent, who gave me up for adoption in Rush City, MN, on March 3, 1969.
Call from Judge Judy goes unanswered
The long-arm reach of a reality television show was not long enough to lure in a Rush City woman who works in Forest Lake.
Arrests made in Chisago County township burglaries
By Kelli Baxter Several arrests have been made in connection with a host of burglaries in northern Chisago County townships, Sheriff Todd Rivard said.
Rush City school board election results
ABOVE: From left to right are newly-elected school board candidates Carol Cook, Channa Tastsides, Brian Anderson and Brenda Nessel By Kelli Baxter There were two things that maybe would cast a raised eyebrow about Tuesday's otherwise ordinary Rush City School Board election Tuesday.
Almost a principal, always putting RC students first
By Kelli Baxter Rush City High School administrator Kim Erdman said he was ready for a move from Polly Pockets and Pokemon.
Wurdemann moves on to state cross country meet
Rush City boys cross country runner Josh Wurdemann qualified for the Minnesota State High School Cross Country meet, taking sixth place as an individual at the Section 7AA Championship meet in Pierz on Thursday, Oct.
The personal side of breast cancer
Donna Heath of Pine City and Robin Widman of Rush City have never met, but they have something very important in common.
No light in sight for Rush City airport
By Kelli Baxter The beacon at the Rush City Regional Airport will continue its short, dim existence, at least until the city can find another way to pay for a new one.
Snowbirds, make sure you count in Minnesota for the 2010 census
Minnesota is in danger of losing a congressional seat after the 2010 U.S. Census is completed, and snowbirds might be responsible for helping the state hang on to it.
For 29 years, she's signed, sealed and delivered it
By Kelli Baxter Trudy Kruse remembers when it took several hours to sort thousands of pieces of mail by hand at the Rush City Post Office.
Fairview Lakes clinics postpone walk-in flu shot clinic
Fairview clinics, including those in Wyoming, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Chisago City, North Branch, Rush City and Pine City, are experiencing delays in seasonal flu vaccine shipments due to the manufacturing and distribution of the H1N1 vaccine.
Meet the Rush City School Board candidates
BRIAN ANDERSON Tell voters a little about yourself, such as your occupation, education and family: My wife, Judy, and I have lived in the Rush City School District for 16 years.
Dim beacon at Rush City Regional Airport to be replaced
Pilots will soon be able to see Rush City Regional Airport from the air. In a project that was originally approved in 2007, Rush City Council members voted at a recent meeting to ratify the action of previous council members and replace the airporta s beacon.
Fewer students will mean another $200,000 added to budget shortfall
By MaryHelen Swanson With 35 fewer students than projected in the North Branch schools this year, the district will face a loss of $200,000 in state revenue which, added to the projected budget shortfall of $1.1 million, would create a deficit of $1.3 million next spring.
Composter has a lot to prove to county, Rush City
By Kelli Baxter Whether anyone likes it or not, a judge's ruling will allow Robert Buberl to build a compost facility in Rush City.
Queen Laura, King Connor reign over Rush City Homecoming
Newly crowned Rush City 2009 Homecoming Queen Laura Hestbeck and King Connor Sherill will reign over the week's activities.
Know Thyself! / 'What's the matter?' she asked. He hesitated, then replied: 'Your eyes. Are you OK?'
Writes Charlotte Bronte-saurus: "Subject: The Eye of the Beholder. "A woman's life is difficult enough, but... "This summer I've been enjoying the company of a lovely house guest - his manners impeccable, his helpfulness remarkable, and his sense of timing a little embarrassing.
RC schools all set for school board election
By MaryHelen Swanson A special meeting of the Rush City school board was held Wednesday, Sept.