Isanti County News

The July 4th fireworks display will once again be held on Saturday, July 4 at the Isanti County Fairgrounds.

By Rachel Kytonen rachel.kytonen@ecm-inc.com Some people talk about volunteerism.

Two years ago, Cambridge resident Adrianne Blazevic adopted an American Bulldog and wished there was a local place for Diamond to socialize with other dogs.

Motorists today are encountering a detour on Hwy. 95, 4 miles west of Cambridge at Walbo.

Jim Londgren wrapped up over 30 years of serving the Braham School District with his final bus driving run on the last day of school on Friday, May 29.

By Jon Tatting editor.countynews@ecm-inc.com Sharon Atchley, of Cambridge, says her son always put his friends and family before himself and often applied his many skills as a handyman to help and bring joy to others.

By Rachel Kytonen rachel.kytonen@ecm-inc.com This most recent legislative session was the 'most unique' Representative Rob Eastlund has been involved with since his first session nine years ago.

By Jon Tatting editor.countynews@ecm-inc.com The Cambridge City Council on June 15 agreed to offer a $15,000 contribution to the YMCA for its involvement at the Armed Forces Reserve and Community Center.

By Jon Tatting editor.countynews@ecm-inc.com Raised a farm kid, 'You grow up fast and have a lot of responsibility,' says 18-year-old and recent high school graduate Trent Palm of Stanford Township.

Photos and story by Jon Tatting editor.countynews@ecm-inc.com A Cambridge mother and father remain shaken over an intruder that had entered their home and 6-year-old daughter's bedroom in the middle of the night.

The Minnesota Patriot Guard will once again call Fatboys Bar and Grill, 21383 Ulysses St., East Bethel, their base for the fourth annual ride June 20 and hopes to attract even more bikers.

A Cambridge mother and father remain shaken over an intruder that had entered their home and 6-year-old daughter's bedroom in the middle of the night.

A Sioux Falls man wanted in connection for a burglary was arrested Sunday in Minnesota after he entered a home and the bedroom of a young girl, authorities said.

Bret Thomas Wilkins, 51, of Cambridge, receiving the road rash, was transported via ambulance to Cambridge Medical Center for treatment.

The 35-year-old husband and father of two thought he had a sinus infection. It turned out to be brain cancer.

By Jon Tatting editor.countynews@ecm-inc.com The Cambridge City Council on June 1 approved a change order worth $92,225 for parking lot improvements at the Sandquist Park athletic fields.

By Rachel Kytonen rachel.kytonen@ecm-inc.com If the gravel roads within Isanti County have been a little dusty, things should get better soon.

By Rachel Kytonen rachel.kytonen@ecm-inc.com The possibility of East Bethel annexing Athens Township and the resulting impacts on the city of Isanti drew Isanti City Council attention at its June 2 meeting.

By Rachel Kytonen rachel.kytonen@ecm-inc.com Light rail, passenger rail, commuter rail, construction and funding for these types of projects were discussed during a transportation forum held May 20.

By Rachel Kytonen rachel.kytonen@ecm-inc.com It's never too early to save the date for Isanti's Rodeo/Jubilee Days.