Rush City News

Highway 61 might not be as well known as Route 66, but some Chisago County residents are hoping an assortment of new signs and an effort to recognize the historic significance of the north/south route might drum up some exposure for the highway.

Joe Nathan, director of the Center for School Change at Macalester College and an education columnist for ECM Publishers and Sun Newspapers, contacted superintendents to see what their priorities were for this new legislative session.

Joe Nathan, director of the Center for School Change at Macalester College and an education columnist for ECM Publishers and Sun Newspapers, contacted superintendents to see what their priorities were for this new legislative session.

The North Branch gymnastics team competed in a triangular meet in Rush City and scored 132.85 while, ahead of Grantsburg scoring 117.75 and behind Rush City/Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson scoring 135.925. The team then hosted and defeated St.

Are you a community member or Rush City alumnus looking for a way to give back or support Rush City Schools?A Do you want to have a positive impact on student achievement or enhance learning opportunities for Rush City students?A Would you like to promote projects related to science, the fine arts, technology, history, extra curriculars, or another ... (more)

Students at C.E. Jacobson Elementary School in Rush City will be celebrating "I Love to Read Month" in February.

The beads for sale in Chris Tanata's Bead Rush store sparkle almost as brightly as her personality and her smile as she discusses an upcoming trunk sale that she describes as "a chance to pick up some very good deals." Tanata owns and operates Bead Rush, formerly located in Rush City and now housed on the Tanata property on the southeast side of ... (more)

First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rush City will serve a buffalo dinner Saturday, February 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $13 ; children 5-11 $6 ; children 4 and under are free.A Carry out meals are available.A Advance tickets are available at the church office , Val's Hair Studio, Fashion Fabrics and More and Rush Printing, Inc.A On Feb.

The Rush City Council this week commended the sheriff's office for its efforts last year in curbing crime and cleaning up the junk vehicle problem in town.

A bad reaction to a medical procedure robbed Anoka County Library director Marlene Moulton Janssen of her hearing.

The folks in Rush City can be thankful their 2011 Rush City Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award recipient, Mike Carroll, is around to accept this honor.

If all goes to plan in Rush City, folks in search of bargains won't have to travel very far.