Isanti County Many Faces by ECM Publishers

Featuring Braham, Cambridge and Isanti

The Many Faces of

Isanti County

2013 Community Guide Publishers of the Isanti County News and Scotsman

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Welcome to Many Faces of Isanti County We are pleased to present this year’s edition of the Many Faces of Isanti County. Please use this community guide as you enjoy your travels across Isanti County. This community guide provides a wealth of information including listings of businesses, organizations, government agencies, school districts, athletic/sporting clubs, child care centers, churches, senior living communities, health care facilities, city maps, parks, law enforcement agencies, fire departments and more. We hope you have something fun that you like to do and make living in Isanti County enjoyable. Maybe it’s attending the Isanti County Fair, Isanti Rodeo/Jubilee Days, or Braham Pie Day, or going for a family bike ride along the Cambridge-Isanti Bike/Walk Trail, golfing on one of the area golf courses or fishing on one of the area’s many lakes. Whatever it is, there is a lot to see and do in Isanti County. Isanti County is also home to one of the top 10 BMX tracks in the country, one of the area’s largest soccer complexes and the area’s only wakeboard park, all located in the city of Isanti. This is why we gather all of this information and put it into the Many Faces of Isanti County community guide.

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This guide is perfect for long time residents, those who just moved here, or those just visiting the area. We would like to thank all of the advertisers in the Many Faces of Isanti County guide. Without them, we would not be able to publish this book. Please take the time to patronize these businesses as a way of thanking them for this book. We would also like to thank the news team at the Isanti County News, the sales team for working hard again on this year’s book, and all the governmental agencies and other organizations in the area for providing information to us. Also, thank you to Darcy Bodin, who spends endless hours in the production and layout, making sure the Many Faces of Isanti County is the best it can be. With so many events, organizations and things to do in Isanti County, we know we haven’t included all of you. Since we publish this book yearly, we regret that we might have missed you this year. Please email jeff. andres@ecm-inc.com before next February and we will make sure we include you in next year’s book. We hope you find this book useful in your travels in and around Isanti County.

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CONTENTS

Anoka Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campus.67 Arctic Plunge............................................................................... 72 Athletic/Sporting Clubs............................................................. 55 BMX............................................................................................... 54 Braham Area Community Education..................................... 70 Braham Area Schools................................................................. 62 Braham Pie Day........................................................................... 17 Braham Police/Fire Department.............................................. 17 Cambridge Christian School.................................................... 66 Cambridge Community Center..................................................5 Cambridge Medical Center.................................................10, 60 Cambridge New Businesses...................................................... 18 Cambridge Police/Fire Department...........................................8 Cambridge Swedish Festival........................................................9 Cambridge-Isanti Community Education.......................68, 69 Cambridge-Isanti School District #911............................64, 65 Chamber of Commerce, Braham Area............................. 44-47 Chamber of Commerce, Cambridge Area....................... 33-39 Chamber of Commerce, Isanti Area................................. 40-43 Child Care Centers..................................................................... 20 Churches.................................................................................24, 25 City of Braham............................................................................. 16 City of Cambridge..........................................................................7

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City of Isanti................................................................................. 12 Community Clubs/Organizations.....................................56, 57 East Central Minnesota Chorale............................................. 74 Elmhurst Commons................................................................... 61 Hunting and Fishing................................................................... 53 Isanti County................................................................... 20, 30, 73 Isanti County Fair....................................................................... 58 Isanti County Historical Society.............................................. 52 Isanti County Sheriff’s Department........................................ 19 Isanti County Townships........................................................... 23 Isanti Police/Fire Department.................................................. 13 Isanti Rodeo/Jubilee Days...................................................27, 28 Legacy Park.................................................................................. 21 Map, City of Braham.................................................................. 15 Map, City of Cambridge...............................................................6 Map, City of Isanti...................................................................... 14 Parks........................................................................................ 75-77 Public Transportation, Heartland Express............................ 26 Recycling....................................................................................... 19 Rum River BMX.......................................................................... 54 Scotsman/Isanti County News................................................. 48 Taste of Home Cooking School comes to Cambridge........ 11 Welcome..........................................................................................3

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

Abbey Carpet...........................................................................9 Above All Rooftops to Remodeling, Inc......................... 25 American Legion Cambridge............................................ 19 Anoka Ramsey Community College................................ 80 Ashland Hollow.................................................................... 29 Braham Ford Motor Service.............................................. 50 Braham Meat & Food Service........................................... 50 Cambridge Bar & Grill...........................................................5 Cambridge Deputy Registrar............................................. 52 Cambridge Launderers & Cleaners.................................. 29 Cambridge Medical Center................................................ 32 Cambridge Orthodontics......................................................5 Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home.................................... 49 Central Insurance Services................................................ 50 Chilson Jewelers................................................................... 50 Dr. Mark Pocrnich, DDS.................................................... 25 Dugout Bar............................................................................ 63 East Central Energy............................................................. 30 East Central Veterinarians................................................. 60 Elaine’s Flowers & Gifts II.................................................. 13 Ever Cat Fuels....................................................................... 12 Gibbons Eye Clinic.............................................................. 25 Grace Pointe Crossing............................................................5 Guardian Angels & Elim Home Care & Hospice.......... 51 Halstensgard Auction.......................................................... 50 Hayford Ford......................................................................... 79 Hermann Insurance............................................................. 74 Home Town Liquor............................................................. 50 Industries Incorporated...................................................... 52 Isanti County Fairgrounds................................................. 58 Isanti County Historical Society....................................... 29 Isanti County News............................................................. 63

Isanti County Parks............................................................. 78 Isanti Fire Department Rodeo........................................... 26 Isanti Rental.......................................................................... 32 Isanti Retail Meats..................................................................2 Isanti Tire & Auto Care, Inc.............................................. 12 Johnson’s Decorating........................................................... 13 Local Pawn............................................................................ 19 Main Street Realty Inc...........................................................9 Mainstreet Market & Deli.................................................. 50 Maple Ridge Sewer.............................................................. 51 Midcontinent Communications....................................... 51 Midwest Electric and Generators...............................25, 54 Minnco Credit Union.......................................................... 31 Northland Landscape Nursery.......................................... 15 Northbound Liquor............................................................. 10 Northland US........................................................................ 63 Peoples Bank of Commerce............................................... 10 Prairie Senior Cottages....................................................... 49 Remax Results - Michelle Lundeen.................................. 60 Riverside Market.................................................................. 14 Rum River BMX......................................................................3 Sears........................................................................................ 30 Soft Dental............................................................................. 71 Strike Funeral Home........................................................... 31 Sunlife Tanning........................................................................8 The Brass Rail....................................................................... 50 The Fieldhouse Bar & Grill................................................ 50 The Hair Gallery.................................................................. 52 Tradewinds............................................................................ 49 Urban’s Isanti Hardware..................................................... 15 Wolcyn Tree Farm............................................................... 60 Wolf Creek Online School................................................. 67

The Many Faces of Isanti County Community Guide is produced by ECM Publishers, Inc., 234 Main Street South, Cambridge, MN 55008. It is designed to provide residents, both new and old, and visitors with basic and useful information about the area. This free booklet is made possible by the advertising merchants, with cooperation from local government agencies and the Cambridge, Isanti and Braham Area Chambers of Commerce. Sue Beckman, Dawn Tschumper, Neil Anderson and Helen Rosing are the advertising consultants. They can be reached at 763-689-1981. For changes or corrections, please contact Jeff Andres at 763-691-6022. The beauty of the seasons and variety of activities available make this area desirable for both residents and visitors. Cover photos provided by the Isanti County News staff. Contributing writers included Elizabeth Sias, Rachel Kytonen and Greg Hunt. ©2013 ECM Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced in any way without written permission by ECM Publishers, Inc.

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Cambridge Community Center

Since 2009, Cambridge’s Armed Forces Reserve and Community Center has been available to the public for rental for meetings, weddings, classes, and athletic events. Residents had hoped for such a place for decades. The Community Center has an Assembly Hall that can seat up to 400 people and two classrooms that seat up to 60 people in each room. The classrooms are outfitted with a computer projector and screen for a conducive learning environment. Wi-Fi is also available. This space is available for rental for a variety of meetings, classes, and events. Fees range from $40 an hour to $500 for a full day for the assembly hall and $20 to $40 per hour for the classrooms. Discounts are available

for non-profits, schools, athletic associations, and community groups. For rental information, call Karen at 763-689-3211 or email her at kfoss@ci.cambridge.mn.us. The existing community center is a joint project between the National Guard, Army Reserve and the city of Cambridge. The Guard and Reserve occupy one section of the building and it is closed to the public. The 150-member Minnesota Army National Guard 850th Horizontal Engineer Company and a 50-member U.S. Army Reserve unit hold regular training sessions one weekend a month. Guard and Reserve staff work daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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City of Cambridge

Cambridge was founded in 1866 with a name carried from New England and a population carried from Sweden. The city flourished with its combination of burgeoning businesses on the Rum River and sedulous Swedes. Today it is the county seat for Isanti County and a bustling commercial hub for the east central region of Minnesota. Cambridge City Council is comprised of a mayor and four council members. All members serve four-year, staggered terms, so elections are held every two years. Municipal elections are non-partisan and members are elected at-large. Cambridge also employs a city administrator which is a nonelected position to handle administrative functions. Council members do not hold administrative power individually, but as a unit the council has full authority over administrative processes. The council is responsible for city ordinances, managing Cambridge’s financial operations, and appointing administrative personnel and commission members. The council also serves as the Economic Development Authority. In that capacity they market Cambridge and its industrial parks to companies from around the world, administer housing policies for Bridge Park Apartments, and work to enhance the city’s economy. Mayor Marlys Palmer (2014)............. 763-689-2080 PO Box 123 City Council Chris Caulk (2014)................ 763-689-5888 David Schornstein (2014)....... 612-363-5234 Lisa Iverson (2016)................. 763-689-5399 Howard Lewis (2016.............. 763-213-5555 City Administrator Lynda Woulfe........................ 763-689-3211 lwoulfe@ci.cambridge.mn.us City Building Office & Fire Marshal Mike Fabini .......................... 763-552-3206 mfabini@ci.cambridge.mn.us Jeff Pleski ............................ 763-552-3208 jpleski@ci.cambridge.mn.us City Auditors HLB Tautges........................... 651-426-7000 4810 White Bear Parkway White Bear Lake, MN 55110 City Engineer Todd Blank ........................... 651-490-2017 Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. 3535 Vadnais Center Drive St. Paul, MN 55110 City Financial Consultants Ehlers & Associates................ 651-697-8500 3060 Centre Pointe Drive Roseville, MN 55113

In addition to her role in the council, the mayor serves as the city representative to the Minnesota legislature, federal agencies and other city governments. She is also the official head of the city and responsible for declaring emergencies. Council meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 3 p.m. and the third Monday at 6 p.m. at Cambridge City Hall, located at 300 Third Ave NE. Questions can be directed to 763-689-3211.

City Planner Marcia Westover................... 763-552-3207 mwestover@ci.cambridge.mn.us Emergency Management Steve Wegwerth, Director....... 763-689-1800 swegwerth@cambridgepw.org Todd Schwab, Deputy Director tschwab@cambridgepw.org Economic Development Director Stan Gustafson...................... 763-552-3209 sgustafson@ci.cambridge.mn.us Finance Director Caroline Moe........................ 763-552-3202 cmoe@ci.cambridge.mn.us Fire Department Chief Sean Okerlund.............. 763-286-8633 Fire Hall................................ 763-689-3211 300 Third Avenue NE Municipal Liquor Store (Northbound) Terry Baar, Manager.............. 763-689-2468 1655 East Highway 95 Police Department ........................................... 763-689-9567

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Cambridge Police/Fire Departments The Cambridge Police Department employs 13 full-time officers, one full-time secretary, one part-time transcriptionist and 12 volunteer reserves. The officers are responsible for criminal investigations into matters like suspicious deaths, narcotics and property crimes, among other things. They also serve the city on patrol, providing assistance to citizens and enforcing state and local laws. The department has one designated School Resource Officer. This officer strives to reduce crime in Cambridge schools and establish healthy relationships between students, educators and the police. Cambridge Police began the Reserve Officer program in 2004, training citizens to serve as support officers in special circumstances. These officers are crucial to the department during the region’s many crowded events, like parades and Fourth of July celebrations. The Cambridge Fire Department has 30 paid, on-call members. For equipment, the department boasts three pumpers, three grass trucks, one ladder truck, two water tenders, and two quick response vehicles. Our state certified firefighters proudly serve our community with fire suppression, technical rescue, high angle rope rescue, confined space rescue, first responders, search & rescue, auto extrication, hazmat operations, and decontamination. Our 1000 square foot emergency operations center offers cutting edge technology with dedicated voice and data, interactive smart

board, and hi-performance multi station computers. Fire Chief Sean Okerlund can be contacted at 763-286-8633.

300 3rd Ave NE • Cambridge, MN 55008 Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact: 763-689-9567 • Isanti County Dispatch: 763-689-2141 • EMERGENCY Dial 911

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Cambridge Swedish Festival

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Cambridge Swedish Festival says Välkommen!

Cambridge is the most Swedish city for towns over 5000 according to the 2000 US Census. Area residents remember and celebrate that heritage through events sponsored by the Cambridge Swedish Festival a.k.a. the Nordic Culture Connection. The goals of the Cambridge Swedish Festival are to raise awareness of Swedish culture and heritage and to strengthen connections between Sweden and Swedish- Americans by sharing experiences and information. There will soon be more expanding goals that embrace all of the Nordic countries through culture, heritage, and arts programming. In 2010 the festival planners voted to come under the umbrella of CHEF, the Cambridge Humanities and Education Foundation of Minnesota. Through CHEF the Cambridge Swedish Festival will continue to offer a variety of events featuring Swedish music, children’s activities, traditional foods, and interest sessions on Swedish culture, arts, and heritage throughout the year. The weeklong festival is in hiatus. Area residents should pay attention to notices in the local media about concerts by Nordic performers. Contact information: Susan Jacobus, Cambridge Humanities & Education Foundation 645 Old Main St. N. Cambridge, MN. 55008 susan@chefmn.org 763-691-9679 www.cambridgeswedishfestival.org

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Cambridge Medical Center names Gary Shaw new president effective May 6 Allina Health is pleased to announce that Gary Shaw has accepted the position of Cambridge Medical Center president. Shaw is currently a hospital leader in Anchorage, Alaska. He will assume his new position in Cambridge on May 6. “Gary impressed those he met during the interview process with his deep understanding for the role of community healthcare and his experience work- Gary Shaw will assume ing in a variety of organi- the role of president of zations,” said Karl Elser, Cambridge Medical CenDO, and chair of the search ter on May 6. committee. “We are confident he will be a strong addition to the leadership team at CMC, fitting well with our culture and our Allina values.” Shaw has more than 25 years of healthcare leadership experience. He is now the administrator of the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska, a 150-bed Level II trauma center. During his leadership of Alaska Native Medical Center, the medical center’s primary care arm, Southcentral Foundation, was awarded the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award. “To be successful in the changing healthcare environment I believe physician and staff integration is key,” Shaw said. “Cambridge enjoys an attractive rural model that possesses all of the elements I was looking for: integrated providers, solid physician leadership, proactive staff, great community, and proximity to a metro area.” Prior to his position in Alaska, Shaw was the vice president of operations at Bayhealth Medical Center, Delaware. He served as the CEO of Billings Clinic/North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell, Wyoming and later as the corporate director, regional operations for the same system of hospitals and clinics. Shaw began his healthcare career as a

Navy corpsman and traveled all over the world during his military service. He spent many years as a naval officer and administrator of Navy hospitals in Florida and Tennessee. “As a proven leader, Gary focuses on excellence in patient care,” said Sara Criger, Senior Vice President, Mercy Hospital and Search Committee member. “Those of us who interviewed him found several things set him apart — his commitment to delivering quality services to all patients, his strategic vision for the future, his ability to turn that vision into real actions and his capacity to build lasting relationships with patients, physicians, staff and the community.” Gary and his wife, Trisha, have two grown children and a grandchild. They plan to reside in the Cambridge area. “I believe best performing organizations obtain their results because they attract and retain great people. The staff I met while at Cambridge were overwhelmingly excited and engaged in driving their organization, and their community, into the future,” Shaw said. “Their positive attitudes were infectious and a huge catalyst for my desire to be part of their team.” About Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge Medical Center, part of Allina Health, is a combined clinic and hospital providing comprehensive care to the 30,000 residents of Isanti County and the surrounding areas. The campus includes a large multi-specialty clinic, and 86-bed hospital, Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Services. There are more 75 providers on staff and more than 25 consulting physicians providing specialty care. Allina Health (formerly Allina Hospitals & Clinics) is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares for patients from beginning to end-of-life through its 90+ clinics, 11 hospitals, 15pharmacies, specialty care centers and specialty medical services that provide hospice care, oxygen and home medical equipment, and emergency medical transportation services. Learn more at allinahealth.org.

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Taste of Home Cooking School comes to Hardy Performing Arts Center April 20

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Every attendee receives a gift bag jam-packed with items supplied by Taste of Home, National Sponsors, Local sponsors, and expo vendors. The famed Taste of Home Cooking School, attended by nearly 5 million people over the last 20 years, is coming to your town. So grab your spatula, as well as family, friends and neighbors, and join for a fun-filled cooking experience on April 20 at the Hardy Performing Arts Center located at Cambridge-Isanti High School. The Taste of Home Cooking School is one event you don’t want to miss. Sponsored by the Isanti County Historical Society, tickets are available NOW on-line at www. ichs.ws, in person at the Historical Society at 1700 E. Rum River Drive So, Suite K, by US Mail with a SASE envelope, and at Cub Foods in Cambridge. Every year, more than 300 Taste of Home Cooking School events attract up to 300,000 people. The Cooking School begins at 1 p.m. with cooking demonstrations by the Taste of Home team, led by Guy Klinzing. Attendees will learn seasonal recipes that are perfect for every holiday and occasion, and every skill level. Like all Taste of Home recipes, these recipes were shared by people who cook at home as a way to bring family and friends together, and can be made with readily available ingredients to create memorable meal moments. Plus, learn tips and tricks that will help you save time and make the most of your cooking experience. It’s no wonder why 50 percent of Cooking School attendees return annually, and one in 10 seek out more than one Cooking School each year. Come early to the show to visit booths hosted by local vendors in the Expo at 10:30 a.m. You’ll receive a gift bag with coupons and samples, and have the opportunity to register for door prizes and even win the dishes prepared on stage during the show. This high-energy and fun event is a win-win for all who attend. Exclusive cookbooks, door prizes from seven national sponsors and all Expo vendors,

plus everyone gets a free magazine subscription, all while learning new recipes and having fun. Get your tickets early as these shows usually sell out fast. For more information about the Taste of Home Cooking School, visit us at: www.tasteofhome.com/CookingSchools. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter. For additional information about the Cooking School & Expo, to become a sponsor, vendor booth info, buy tickets, make a donation, volunteer, contact ichsdirector@izoom. net, or call 763-689-4229. About Taste of Home Taste of Home is America’s connection to the personal recipes of people who cook at home as a way to bring family and friends together, particularly at the holidays. Each year, thousands of people from across the United States and Canada submit more than 40,000 recipes, of which 3,000 are published. Every recipe that is published is carefully evaluated and selected by the Taste of Home Test Kitchen, which ensures that it can be prepared with affordable, everyday ingredients. Taste of Home content is available in print; online at TasteofHome.com; in books; via digital download on iPad, mobile apps and Kindle; and Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Obtain a subscription at www.TasteofHome.com or on your favorite digital download device.

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City of Isanti

Administration City Administrator/Clerk Donald Lorsung ................dlorsung@cityofisanti.us HR/Deputy Clerk Karissa Henning.........................khenning@cityofisanti.us Building Department Building Official Rick Sames................... building-inspections@cityofisanti.us Finance Finance Director Sarah Cotton.................................. scotton@cityofisanti.us Economic Development Economic Development Director Sean Sullivan.......... ssullivan@cityofisanti.us Planning & Zoning/Park and Recreation Planning & Parks Director Lisa Wilson........................ lwilson@cityofisanti.us Public Works Public Works Director Nick Fleischhacker.........nfleischhacker@cityofisanti.us Police Department Police Chief Ron Sager......................................ChiefSager@cityofisanti.us

City Hall:

110 1st Ave. NW PO Box 428 Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-5512 Fax 763-444-5560 isanti@cityofisanti.us www.cityofisanti.us

Isanti is governed by a five-member city council, consisting of a mayor serving a four-year term and four council members serving staggered four-year terms. Members are elected at-large and elections are held in even-numbered years. The council is responsible for hiring city employees, establishing ordinances and managing public facilities. The administration department, consisting of a City Administrator/City Clerk, Human Resources/Deputy City Clerk, Finance Director, and Planning and Parks Director/ Asst. City Administrator, handles Isanti’s laws and day-to-day operations. The Isanti Economic Development Authority seeks to attract and accommodate businesses and bolster the city’s commercial tax base. The EDA commissioners are Tara Hallberg, Keith Dragisich and Larry Kuechle. The city of Isanti features a municipal liquor store, which helps control the sale of alcohol within city limits and the revenue from the store goes toward offsetting city spending. The store is located directly off Co. Rd. 5 at 400 W Dual Boulevard NE. City Council meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Isanti City Hall, 110 1st Ave NW. To find out more, call 763-444-5512 or visit www. cityofisanti.us. Council MEMBEr Adam Johnson Steve Lundeen Sue Larson Dan Collison George Wimmer (Mayor)

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cONTACT 651-331-1084 612-203-8957 763-286-9964 763-444-4298 763-442-8749

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Isanti Police/Fire Departments Isanti Police Department

The dedication of the Isanti Police Department can never be forgotten. Isanti’s Dahlin Avenue is named for Marshal Frank Dahlin, an officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty while attempting to apprehend a burglary. Dahlin passed away on December 23, 1926, but his memory will be forever honored in Isanti. Dahlin is an example of the level of integrity and service the Isanti Police force strives to uphold to this day. The department is staffed by eight full-time officers, including Chief Ron Sager and Lt. Gene Hill, as well as seven part-time officers, two administrative employees and 11 reservists. The Isanti Police Department also contracts with the school district to provide an on-site School Resource Officer. For transportation and patrol the Isanti Police Department uses three Dodge Chargers. The department also owns two Chevrolet pickup trucks, which were added to the fleet at no tax-payer cost since they were forfeited by the previous owners after drunk driving convictions. The Police Department is located at 401 1st Ave. N in Isanti. The office is open from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Chief Ron Sager can be reached via email at Chiefsager@cityofisanti.us. In a non-emergency, the office number is 763444-4761. In the event of an emergency always dial 911. Isanti Area Fire District The Isanti Area Joint Powers Agreement Fire District now covers 195 square miles of area in Spencer Brook,

Stanford, Bradford, Athens and Oxford Townships, as well as the city of Isanti. Within those areas, 16,332 recorded people receive fire and rescue services from three different Isanti Fire District stations. Isanti Fire Station number 1 is located in the city of Isanti at 401 1st Ave. North. Station 2 is located at 4891 Co. Rd. 5 NW in Spencer Brook Township and Station 3 is located at 4243 269th Ave. NE in Athens Township. Twenty-five members currently staff the three stations across the approximate southern half of Isanti County. All 25 members are currently certified by the National Registry at a minimum standard of First Responder and Minnesota Fire Certification Board Firefighter 1. Together the 25 members have a total of 246 years of experience on the Isanti Fire Department. In 2012, the 25 members responded to a total of 704 fire and rescue calls, of which they averaged a response time of 7 minutes. The Insurance Services Office (ISO) has recently evaluated the Fire Departments overall effectiveness, which has resulted in a lowered Public Protection Class rating of 4 in areas serviced by a hydrant, and 7 in designated rural areas. The 37th Annual Isanti Fireman’s PRCA Pro Rodeo is scheduled for July 12-13, 2013. More information about the Rodeo and other Fire Department business can be found at www.isantifiredistrict.org or by finding them on Facebook.

Police Department: Contact: 401 1st Ave N, Isanti. The office is open from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Non-Emergency: 763-689-2141 • Emergency: 911

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City of Braham

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Braham, with its population of 1,812, is the northernmost of the three major cities in Isanti County, sitting on Hwys. 65 and 107. The inspiration for the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique name remains unclear: some maintain the moniker is a reverent tribute to the heroic U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, while others insist it is an affectionate nod to Abraham Swenson, one-time owner of the land the city sits on today. Despite the name dispute, no one can accuse Braham of an identity crisis. To this day the town remains dedicated to its history, its vibrant sense of community and perhaps most importantly, its panoply of pies, and famous Pie Day, held annually on the first Friday in August. Braham is governed by a five-member city council. Four of the council members serve four-year terms, while the mayor serves two years per term. The council meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, located at 201 S Broadway Ave. City Hall is open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and also contains the Braham Police Department and Fire Hall. City Hall is also the meeting place for the Planning Commission, which meets periodically on the last Wednesday of every the month at 6 p.m. The city administrator is Sally Hoy. Mayor Patricia Carlson (2014).....................................................320-396-3628 City Council Lowell Jacques (2014).......................................................320-396-3659 Traci Leaf (2014)..............................................................320-396-2922 Vicky Ethen (2016)............................................................320-396-3383 Jeremy Kunshier (2016).....................................................320-396-0452 Building Official/Zoning Administrator Marshall Lind....................................................................320-396-3383 City Administrator/Clerk Sally Hoy.........................................................................320-396-3383 City Attorney Joel Jamnik.......................................................................651-452-5000 Campbell Knutson Prof. Assn. 317 Eagandale Office Center 1380 Corporate Curve, Eagan, MN 55121 City Engineer Brian Miller......................................................................612-548-3132 BDM Consulting Engineers, PLLC 60 Plato Blvd E, Suite 140 St. Paul, MN 55107 Fire Hall Chief Jeff Jones.................................................................612-390-3154 201 South Broadway Avenue Health Officer Cambridge Medical Center................................................763-689-7700 Municipal Liquor Store Jacque Nordby, Manager..................................................320-396-2381 250 North Main Police Department Chief Robert Knowles........................................................320-396-3383 PO Box 521, 201 South Broadway

City Hall:

201 S. Broadway PO Box 521 Braham, MN 55006 320-396-3383 Fax 320-396-3478 cityhall@braham.com www.braham.com HOURS: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

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Braham Police/Fire Departments Braham has had its own police department since the late 1950s, but instead of looking back on a half-century of success this department is focused and committed to preserving the safety and well being of the city and its residents well into the future. The Braham Police Department is staffed by three fulltime patrolmen, six part-time patrolmen, a transcriber and nine non-sworn police reservists from the community. The department is directed by Chief Robert Knowles. The officers provide full service police protection, conduct investigations, provide crowd control and assist

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the public with vehicle lockouts. Braham PD also assists with Isanti County’s Safety Camp and Braham’s Pie Day activities. For equipment, the department has four fully equipped squad cars and one Police Reserve Unit squad car. The Braham Fire Department comprises 21 volunteer members, 15 of whom serve as first responders. Braham firefighters respond to all medical and fire emergencies in the coverage area. The department uses three grass rigs, two pumpers, two tankers, one rescue truck and one slough pumper. Jeff Jones serves as fire chief.

Braham Police can be contacted at 320-396-3383 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On nights and weekends, please contact through the Isanti County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch, which can be reached at 763-689-2141. To contact the Braham Fire Department, call 320-396-3800 or for more information e-mail brahamfiredepartment@live.com. For Emergency Dial 911.

Braham Pie Day Braham got its first taste of fame in the 1930s as cabin-bound travelers from the Twin Cities got their first tastes of Braham’s pies. Before long it was common knowledge that in order to make the trip from the Cities to Duluth a vacationer would have to take the “shortcut” through Braham to fill up on pie and coffee at the Park Café. The craving eventually spread to the state capitol, and in 1990 Governor Rudy Perpich declared Braham the “Homemade Pie Capital of Minnesota.” The city received a tourism grant to fund a community festival and before you could say “à la mode,” Pie Day was born. The culture of pie is going to be reinvented for the 24th time on August 2, 2013. Pie Day will feature an art show, a pie trivia contest, an amateur pie-baking contest, and the 11th annual Sweet as Pie Car Show, featuring vintage and collector cars. There will also be two of the traditional pie-eating contests, in which a competitor must eat an entire blueberry pie in under two minutes (winners receive a little fame, a little shame and a belly full of pie). Children are invited to the Kids ‘N Berries Tent just south of the bandshell in Freedom Park, where they can enjoy arts and crafts related to pie. Everyone can write a pie-ku, and compete for the title of Pie Poet Laure-

ate. Adults can combat calories preemptively with a one-mile walk at 9 a.m. with Nature’s Way Chiropractic Clinic before they set in to sample more than 1,000 pies. To find out more information on Pie Day and the events, call 320-396-4956, visit www.pieday.com or visit Pie Day on Facebook. Anyone interested may take part in the pie-making process on July 24 and 26 and Aug. 1 at the Braham Area High School kitchen. To volunteer, call 320-396-2089. Getting involved is as easy as... you know.

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Cambridge looks forward to new business openings in 2013 Rachel Kytonen Isanti County News

The city of Cambridge saw many signs of economic development success in 2012. One project the city had been working on since March 2008 came to fruition. National Recycling, Inc. (NRI) and Industrial Support Services, Inc (ISSI) opened its newly constructed metals recycling retail drop-off center and metal fabrication in Cambridge in April 2012. National Recycling, Inc. is located at 1505 11th Ave. NE, in the Cambridge Opportunity Industrial Park. The Cambridge facility has state-of-the-art scales and convenient drive-thru service, as well as a host of efficient processes to facilitate full service metals recycling. The facility is 45,496 square feet and was constructed by BJ Baas Builders, Inc. of Cambridge. The facility also has a security system, staff offices, and a comfortable customer waiting area. City staff were stunned with some unfortunate news when they came into the office on Aug. 15 and learned via fax that Lowe’s Home Improvement Store had closed its doors after two years in the community. “We had a real estate consultant come in and tell us don’t be surprised if the building sits vacant the next five to seven years,” said Economic Development Director Stan Gustafson. “However, after the store closed, we worked with Opus and various developers and received some indicators that a couple of large companies were interested in the building so we worked hard and stayed positive.” The hard work paid off. In September, Mills Fleet Farm appeared before the Cambridge Planning Commission and City Council with the intention of opening a store in the former Lowe’s building. Mills Fleet Farm is remodeling the existing Lowe’s facility, with the east side of the building remodeled for the auto service station.

Mills Fleet Farm is planning to open in October in the former Lowe’s building on the east side of Cambridge.

Fleet Farm also purchased an additional five acres to the north of the existing property for an open yard merchandise sales floor. Additional land was purchased south of the property for a convenience store and fuel station and an automated car wash. “Mills Fleet Farm knew there’s a market in our area for a Fleet Farm and as a city we wanted to make this work,” said Gustafson. “Mills Fleet Farm is a family-owned business that we are hoping will be in the Cambridge community for a long

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time.” Gustafson said Fleet Farm is planning to open in October 2013. “Mills Fleet Farm is a family store, and there’s something in the store for everyone,” said Gustafson. “It was a real adrenaline rush to get the process moving forward for Fleet Farm.” Another store the Cambridge community is looking forward to seeing open later this year is Aldi grocery store. Gustafson said Aldi’s The reader board based at is planning to start con- Mills Fleet Farm will instruction later this spring, clude the listing of other with a fall 2013 opening. tenants in the area, such as Aldi will also be located on the east side of Cambridge Kohl’s and Aldi, as well as near Mills Fleet Farm. This community events. is another project that has taken years to bring it to this level. There was also a lot of activity in 2012 with the industrial and manufacturing businesses in Cambridge. Gustafson explained Water Works Manufacturing completed a 33,745 square foot expansion, with the business employing over 200 people. Park Manufacturing completed a 36,120 square foot expansion, and Arrow Tank is adding an additional 11,136 square foot expansion. We are excited to see the increase in new home construction with 15 new home permits pulled in 2012. “I think we had a pretty good last year, and I think 2013 will even be better with the opening of Mills Fleet Farm and Aldi,” said Gustafson. “As a city, we’ve been very busy and we always strive to promote and market the city in a positive way. This is a real rewarding position, and I feel fortunate to be able to work with such a great group of people who truly care about the community.”

Park Manufacturing, located on S. Garfield St. in Cambridge, celebrated its recent expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 16. The expansion essentially doubled the manufacturing area of the company which creates highquality wire harnesses, custom cable assemblies and electromechanical assemblies. Said Cambridge Mayor Marlys Palmer (holding the scissors in the photo), “The City of Cambridge is very proud to have Park Manufacturing in our progressive and caring community. We sincerely acknowledge Park Manufacturing for its investment in Cambridge and the many opportunities they provide for employment. We wish continued success to our ‘good neighbor’ Park Manufacturing of Cambridge.”

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Isanti County Sheriff’s Office The Isanti County Sheriff ’s Office provides a variety of services throughout the county and beyond through its various units. The office employs three sergeants and 12 deputies to make sure the county is patrolled 24 hours a day. All are required to meet Licensed Minnesota Peace Officer standards and receive annual training in matters like the use of force and firearm use. In addition to law enforcement, the deputies’ duties include serving civil process papers, transporting prisoners and providing court security when necessary. The department also provides K9 services and a Special Response Team. It also now uses Advanced Correctional Healthcare for all jail medical services. The Investigations Unit consists of three specially trained deputies that handle the region’s complex crimes, covert drug operations and response to any death scene not involving hospice care. It is also part of the East Central Drug/Violent Offenders Task Force, along with Chisago and Pine counties The Sheriff ’s Office also contains the county jail. Originally built in 1984, the jail was expanded in 2003 to raise the holding potential from 39 prisoners to 112. The facility is staffed by 28 correction officers, one jail administrator

and three sergeants. The kitchen is operated by A’viands and prepares approximately 70,000 meals in a year. The jail also offers prisoners chemical dependency treatment, religious services and educational courses to obtain a GED. Sheriff Russ Monson will be retiring April 30, 2013. Chief Deputy Bill Guenther has been appointed sheriff by the Isanti County Board effective May 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Guenther has 32 years of law enforcement experience, all of it within Isanti County, and has been with the sheriff ’s office since 1987. The sheriff oversees the office on a budget of over $5.7 million per year, which includes operations, 911 dispatch, volunteer services and jail expenses.

www.isantisheriff.com or visit us on Facebook. Contact: 509 18th Ave SW, Cambridge, MN 55008. General info: 763-689-2141 • Tip Line: 763-691-2426.

Recycling made easy in Isanti County Keeping a separate container for empty pop cans may seem inconvenient, and old newspapers stack up in a hurry. To make it a little easier, East Central Sanitation offers single-sort recycling, meaning customers no longer have to separate different materials before setting them out for pickup. And speaking of pickup, curbside pickup of recycling is included with ECS garbage service. You can also drop off your recycling free of charge on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon if you are not currently signed up for garbage service. ECS was founded in 1969 and has been taking care of the region’s recycling needs for the past 20 years.

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ECS, which is based in Cambridge, is licensed to provide service to all of Isanti County, as well as parts of Chisago, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne and Anoka counties. ECS handles all the usual recyclables like tin and aluminum cans, newspapers, junk mail, cardboard, glass and plastic bottles, as well as special requests like tires and appliances. For questions about materials and pickup, call East Central Sanitation at 763-689-2171. The drop-off site for recycling is located at 225 McKinley St N in Cambridge. If you have questions about disposing of hazardous materials, oils and paints, call the Isanti County Zoning Office at 763-689-5165.

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Isanti County History The region we know today as Isanti County was originally settled by lumberjacks from New England, migrating westward with their families in search of fresh trees to harvest. The combination of flourishing forests and the commercial fecundity of the Rum River caused the community to boom, drawing a steady influx of immigrants from Sweden and Germany who came seeking religious freedom and fortune. On February 13, 1857, Isanti County was officially born. As the once-dense woods waned, the livelihood of most people shifted to farming, particularly potato farming. Spencer Brook grew to be the largest town in the county, ahead of an assembly of small, crossroad communities. The arrival of the railroad to Isanti County in 1899, however, would bring major change to the area. Cambridge supplanted Spencer Brook as the foremost city and the latter, along with the crossroad communities, eventually faded away. Braham, Isanti and Grandy, in turn, were all birthed by the tracks. Modern Isanti County continues to grow, with a 25 percent population increase in the last 10 years to a current estimated population of 39,105 people. Isanti County is divided into districts represented by an elected board of commissioners, which currently consists of George Larson (District 1, 2014), Larry Southerland (District 2, 2016), Greg Anderson (District 3, 2016), Mike Warring (District 4, 2016) and Susan Morris (Dis-

trict 5, 2014). Other elected officials include County Attorney Jeff Edblad, who serves as legal advisor to the county board and commissions and as prosecutor on felony and gross misdemeanor counts. County Auditor Terry Treichel handles receipt and payment of county claims, payroll, voter registration and fishing, hunting and driver’s licenses. Sheriff Russ Monson oversees the Sheriff ’s Department and county jail. County Administrator Kevin VanHooser assists the board of commissioners with operations. He is also responsible for the management of county employees. The Isanti County Government Center is located at 555 18th Ave SW in Cambridge. Board meetings take place the first and third Wednesday of the month. For more information visit www.co.isanti.mn.us.

Licensed Child Care Centers in Isanti County Little Red Wagon 901 S Main St Cambridge, MN 55008 763-689-2567 Cambridge Christian School 2211 Old Main St S Cambridge, MN 55008 763-689-3806 763-552-9594 (Preschool) Crown Christian Preschool 7515 269th Ave NW St Francis, MN 55070 763-856-2099 Harvest Kids Preschool Academy 1455 County Rd 5 NE Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-8883 Heavenly Sunshine Preschool 109 2nd Ave N Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-7527 Krayola Kids Childcare Center 750 Golden Way St. NE Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-8228

Lit’l Sprouts Child Care Center Inc. 404 Whiskey Rd, Suite C Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-5303 Next Best Thing to Mom 390 Opportunity Blvd N Cambridge, MN 55008 763-689-3915 Noah’s Ark Preschool/ Rainbow Child Care Center 621 Old N Main Cambridge, MN 55008 763-689-4406 Salem Lutheran Preschool 4638 381st Ave NW Dalbo, MN 55017 763-689-1687 Teddy Bear Care of Isanti, Inc. 302 Credit Union Dr PO Box 516 Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-3774

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Legacy Park paves a trail for future generations in Isanti

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The city of Isanti hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 2, to celebrate the opening of Legacy Park. Adults pictured, from left, are City Council Member Steve Lundeen, Isanti Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Danna Demo, Isanti Area Chamber of Commerce President Tracy Neifert, Isanti Planning and Parks Director Lisa Wilson, Isanti Parks and Recreation Board Member Kimberly Horst, Bolton & Menk Engineer Jason Cook, Isanti Mayor George Wimmer and Isanti Economic Development Director Sean Sullivan. The pedestrian trail is made from crushed limestone, and Mayor Wimmer said the city plans to install picnic tables in various spots throughout the park. The total project cost is not to exceed $113,000, paid for by Park and Recreation Department dedication funds, he said. There will be signs posted not only about the flora and fauna, but also about the history of the area, including information about Native American artifacts. The Legacy Park trail can be accessed just north of Bellaire Boulevard NW and Blossom Boulevard NW. Photo by Elizabeth Sias Elizabeth Sias Isanti County News

The year 2012 marked a major milestone for the city of Isanti. The 21-acre Legacy Park in the northwest region of the city opened in the fall, paving the way for generations to enjoy the protected, scenic land complete with trails. The park started as an area that was part of the Villages on the Rum development . “It’s just beautiful in that area,” Isanti Mayor George Wimmer said. “I want to preserve as much natural area as we can.” The city hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 2 to celebrate the opening of the Legacy Park Trail, a pedestrian path made from crushed limestone and natural turf

that winds through the park and along a creek. “People have access to it and can enjoy it, but it stays in as much of a natural state as possible and is reserved for future generations,” Wimmer said. The area with the park was a perfect location to preserve, he said. It would have been difficult and costly to develop, it has a creek running through it and it borders the Rum River. Wimmer suggested the name Legacy Park himself. “It is a legacy for future generations,” he explained. “This is a rural community and there’s a lot of natural area around us, a lot of farm land around us. As we continue to build and develop, that’s all going to disappear. It might be hard to imagine that now, but in 30 to 50 years, this whole area is going to be built up. ... We have to preserve that continued on page 22

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Legacy Park trail in the fall.

legacy for future generations, and that’s what we’ve done.” The biggest expense was installing the culverts in the creek. Fish swim up and spawn in the spring, so the trail construction couldn’t interrupt the flow of the creek. Wimmer said the city plans to install benches and picnic tables in various spots throughout the park this spring. There will be signs posted not only about the flora and fauna, but also about the history of the area, including information about Native American artifacts. Hundreds of people used the trail within the first few months of opening. “We’ve received more positive comments on this project than anything I’ve done since I’ve been here,” Wimmer

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said. He said he has a favorite spot in the park near the creek. “It’s very relaxing, very calm. It’s just mystical and beautiful. You could sit in there and read a book. It’s just quiet. It’s a little piece of heaven.” The city anticipates expanding Legacy Park to the north in the future, with a goal of reaching about 100 acres of preserved land. The Legacy Park Trail can be accessed just north of Bellaire Boulevard NW and Blossom Boulevard NW. “I think this is something we should have done a long time ago with that land up there,” Parks Director Lisa Wilson said. “It’s beautiful. People love it. It’s just gorgeous. It’s something definitely to be proud of moving forward.”

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Isanti County Townships Athens Athens Township Hall is located at 883 261st Ave NE, Isanti, 55040. No mail service at Township Hall. Meetings are held the first Monday of the month at 7:30 pm. 763-444-8097. Chair: David Henderson (2015), 763444-9850; Supervisors: Rick McVenes (2015) 763-444-7354; John Bartz (2014) 763-444-9731; Barb Kilpatrick (2015) 763-286-9261; Lyle Reynolds (2014) 763-444-9147; Clerk: Diane Carpenter (2014) 763-444-5734; Treasurer: Marlys Balfany (2014) 763444-8151. Bradford Bradford Township Hall is located at 4175 305th Lane NW, Cambridge, 55008. Meetings are held the second Monday of the month at 7 pm. 763444-0131. Chair: Richard Hansen (2014) 763-444-5447; Supervisors: Dale Strike (2013) 763-444-4553; Kenneth Englund (2015) 763-4445688; Clerk: Thomas Anderson (2014) 763-444-5971; Treasurer: Barbara Springer (2013) 763-444-5948. Cambridge Cambridge Town Hall is located at 3568 337th Ave. NE, Cambridge, 55008. Meetings are held at 3101 Hwy. 95 NE, Cambridge, on the second Monday of the month at 7 pm. 763-689-4019. Chair: John Erlandson Sr. (2015) 763-689-9270; Supervisors: James Fridstrom (2014) 763-6895897; Dale Anderson (2013) 763-6892885; Clerk: Darrell Vosika (2014) 763-689-4214; Treasurer: Ramona Nastrom (2013) 763-689-3768. Dalbo Dalbo Township Hall is located at 39789 Nacre St NW, Dalbo, 55017. No mail service at Township Hall. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. 763-389-3807. Chair: Roger Kollman (2016) 763689-3943; Supervisors: Moriah Wood (2018) 763-286-6782; Donn Olson (2014) 763-689-1428; Clerk: Kathleen Benson (2014) 763-689-4964; Treasurer: Kristi Morisset (2016) 763-3892112.

Isanti Isanti Town Hall is located at 2281 301st Ave NE, Isanti, 55040. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. 763-4449660. Chair: Don Hansen (2013) 763689-4749; Supervisors: Guy Lillemo (2014) 763-444-4584; Scott Walburg (2015) 763-691-1749; Clerk: Dean Boettcher (2014) 763-444-5402; Treasure Jeff Pynes (2013) 763-689-9854. Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Town Hall is located at 38724 Palm St NW, Stanchfield, 55080. No mail receptacle. Maple Ridge currently has no designated meetings times. Contact the clerk for meeting information. Chair: Patrick Gerold (2014) 320-396-0345; Supervisors: Duane Peterson (2016) 320-396-3404; Robert Anderson (2015) 320-396-2095; Clerk: Dan Stark (2014) 320-209-0000; Treasurer: Sherry Kaiserlik (2015) 763-6890360. North Branch North Branch Town Hall is located at 29113 Notre Dame St NE, PO Box 872, North Branch, 55056. No mail service at Township Hall. Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at 7:45 pm. 651-6748805. Chair: Gary Lindstrom (2014) 651-674-8690; Supervisors: Robert Schmidt (2016) 651-674-4286; Clerk: Shawn Williams 763-286-3733; Ron Pedersen (2015); Treasurer: Bonnie Mettling (2015) 763-444-5170 Oxford Oxford Town Hall is located at 26090 Apollo St NE, Stacy, 55079. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30. Chair: Chilton Hagan (2014) 651-462-5838; Supervisors: Michael Miller (2014) 651-462-4999; Harlan Bellin (2016) 763-444-5807; Clerk: Linnea Lentz (2016) 763-444-8550; Treasurer: Peggy Nelson (2014) 763-444-4172. Spencer Brook Spencer Brook Town Hall is located at 6978 305th Ave NW, Princeton, 55371. Meetings are held the second Monday of the month at 7 pm. 763389-0012. Supervisors: Lyle Peterson (2014) 763-444-5241; Steven Smith (2015) 763-389-5984; Clerk: Jennifer

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Jenkins (2014) 763-444-3870; Treasurer: Debra Nelson (2015) 763-4444243. Springvale Springvale Town Hall is located at 2405 341st Ave NW, Cambridge, MN. No mail service at Township Hall. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm. 763689-4520. Chair: William Friedland (2016) 763-689-5102; Supervisors: Steven Lindgren (2014) 763-6894273; Clerk: Michelle Kleven (2016) 763-689-4207; Treasurer: Kurt Koester, 763-689-1924. Stanchfield Stanchfield Town Hall is located at 3441 389th Ave NE, Stanchfield, 55080. No mail service at Township Hall. Mail can be sent to 38233 Polk St. NE, Stanchfield, MN 55080. Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm. Chair: John Shockman (2016) 320-396-2196; Supervisors: James Lee (2018) 320-396-2654; Donald Fix (2014) 320-396-3111 Clerk: Val Anderson (2014) 320-3963782; Treasurer: Heather Johnson (2016) 763-286-5262. Stanford Stanford Town Hall is located at 5050 261st Ave NW, Isanti, 55040. Meetings are held the first Monday of the month at 7 pm. 763-444-8307. Chair: Wayne Anderson (2015) 763444-4945; Supervisors: Terry Burtson (2014) 763-464-9061; Loren Daudt (2016) 763-444-2245; Clerk: Barbara Vogtlin (2014) 763-444-6370; Treasurer: Brenda Springer (appointed). Wyanett Wyanett Town Hall is located at 34894 Nacre St NW, Princeton, 55371. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 8 pm. 763-389-3114. Chair: Thomas Murray (2014) 763-389-1987; Supervisors: Travis Wood (2015); Dennis Haubenschild (2013) 763-286-5031; Clerk: James McLaughlin (2014) 763389-0109; Treasurer: Cathy Lundeen (2013) 763-389-1694.

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Isanti County Churches ASSEMBLY OF GOD Friendship Assembly of God Church 210 W. Central Drive PO Box 45, Braham 320-679-1016 320-232-5152 (cell)

Stanchfield Baptist 38850 Midway St. NE PO Box 10, Stanchfield 320-396-3391 office@stanchfieldbaptist.com www.stanchfieldbaptist.com

Harvest Church 1455 CR 5 NE, Isanti 763-444-8883 Harvest4God@gmail.com www.Harvest4God.net

CATHOLIC Christ The King 305 North Fern Street, Cambridge 763-689-1221 crkgcbmn@aol.com

BAPTIST Calvary Baptist Church & Academy 33525 Jefferson St. NE, Cambridge 763-689-4305 or 689-4562 www.cbc-a.com

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 207 County Road 23 NW, Isanti (at corner with Cty. Rd. 5) 763-444-4035 www.stelizabeth-isanti.org

Crosspointe Church 34047 Blackfoot, Cambridge 763-689-2667 www.crosspointechurchcpc.com

Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church 1050 Southview Avenue PO Box 483, Braham 320-396-3105 stspeter_paulchurch@yahoo.com

Elim Baptist 114 Dahlin Ave. NE, PO Box 96, Isanti 763-444-9221 staff@elimisanti.org First Baptist 304 Main Street South, Cambridge 763-689-1173 informationfbc@gmail.com www.firstbaptistcambridge.org Grasston Baptist 402 Oak Street, Grasston 320-396-2645 info@grasstonbaptist.org New Beginnings Community Church 242 3rd Ave. NW, Cambridge 763-688-2223 NBCCcambridge@gmail.com NBCCCambridge.com North Isanti Baptist 2248 313th Ave. NE, Cambridge 763-689-3576 nibchurch@msn.com www.nibchurch.com South Isanti Baptist 3367 County Rd. 5 NE, Isanti 763-444-5860 pasbob@usfamily.net www.southisantibaptist.org Springvale Baptist 410 County Road 6 NW, Stanchfield 763-689-1373 the.rev@hotmail.com

CHURCH OF GOD Open Arms Church of God 406 Pine Street, Grasston 320-396-3373 info@openarmscog.org COMMUNITY New Hope Community Church (Performing Arts Center at Cambridge-Isanti High School) 763-552-7979 info@newhopecambridge.org www.newhopecambridge.org COVENANT Braham Evangelical Covenant Church 508 N. Broadway, Braham 320-396-2334 www.brahamcovenant.org EVANGELICAL FREE The Church at Maple Ridge 801 401st Avenue NW, Stanchfield 320-396-2246 Oxlip Evangelical Free 4770 County Road 5 NW, Isanti 763-444-5134 oxlip@oxlip.org www.oxlip.org Wyanett Evangelical Free 11 miles west of Cambridge on Hwy. 95 7036 Hwy. 95 W, PO Box 250, Princeton 763-389-1167

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FULL GOSPEL Word of Life Church 3640 County Road 6 NW, Stanchfield 763-689-5880 www.wordoflifemn.org INDEPENDENT Lakeside Christian Church 32393 Rendova Circle NE, Cambridge 763-689-3649 lakeside@usfamily.net www.chadashchay.com The Fish House 242 Third Avenue NW, Cambridge 763-552-2555 www.rivercityhome.com Victory Christian Center 2440 S. Main St., Cambridge 763-689-4407 www.cvictory.org Open Range Cowboy Church 903 6th Ave. Court, Isanti 320-629-6551 JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 3652 333rd Avenue Northeast, Cambridge 763-689-4534 LUTHERAN Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church 905 W. Central Dr. PO Box 417, Braham 320-396-2755 ila@brahamlutheran.com www.brahamlutheran.com Cambridge Lutheran Church (ELCA) 621 Old North Main Street, Cambridge 763-689-1211 ajr@cambridgelutheran.org www.cambridgelutheran.org Christ Evang. Lutheran Church (WELS) 32962 Vickers St. NE, Cambridge 763-689-5333 www.christcambridge.com Faith Lutheran Church 109 Second Avenue Box 87, Isanti 763-444-9201 flcisanti@qwestoffice.net www.faithlutheranisanti.com

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Isanti County Churches (continued) Joy Lutheran Church (LCMS) 1155 Joy Circle, Cambridge 763-689-4355 ptl4joy@yahoo.com

St. John Lutheran Church - Weber 28168 Jodrell St. NE, North Branch 763-444-5988 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church 400 8th St. SE, PO Box 37, Braham 320-396-3103 ststephens1913@msn.com www.ststephensbraham.org

Long Lake Lutheran (ELCA) 3921 277th Avenue NW, Isanti 763-444-5315 admin@longlakeluth.org www.longlakeluth.org

Zion Lutheran Church – Crown 7515 269th Ave., St. Francis 763-856-2099

Redeemer Lutheran Church 2560 S. Main St., Cambridge 763-689-2290 Salem Lutheran Church and Preschool 4638 381st Avenue NW, Dalbo 763-689-1687 www.salemlutheranchurchdalbo.org Siloa Evangelical Lutheran 2607 405th Avenue NW, Braham 320-396-3927 Pastor@SiloaLutheranChurch.org www.SiloaLutheranChurch.org

NON-DENOMINATIONAl River of Life 915 Main St. S, Cambridge 763-689-5115 rolcambridge@aol.com www.riveroflifehome.com SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Cambridge Seventh Day Adventist Christian Church 210 SW 10th Street, Cambridge 763-689-1633 www.cambridgeadventist.org

METHODIST Cambridge United Methodist 404 N Cypress, Cambridge 763-689-2071 openhearts@cambridgeumc.net www.cambridgeumc.net Fresh Water United Methodist Brook Campus (formerly Spencer Brook) 6823 305th Ave. NW, Princeton 763-631-1185 www.freshwatersumc.org

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Public Transportation

Chisago-Isanti County Heartland Express

245 2nd Ave. SE, Cambridge, MN 55008

763-689-8131

toll-free 1-888-234-7840 Fax: 763-689-8134

Chisago-Isanti County Heartland Express is a rural public transit program which is funded by the State of Minnesota and supported jointly by Chisago and Isanti Counties. Our mission as a leader in rural transportation is to provide prompt, friendly, cost-effective transportation to the residents of the county. Whether you ride once a month, or every day, this service is for you. Current passengers include people going to work, school or college, medical appointments, shopping, day care outings, volunteer work, Senior Dining Sites, beauty or barber shops or just out to eat. All buses are handicapped accessible and there are no restrictions, everyone can ride! We invite you to try our service just once and find out how easy it is to catch a ride on a warm bus, with friendly

well-trained drivers and a staff committed to providing the very best service possible. We operate Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For best service call by 3:00 p.m. the working day before. If you get the answering machine just leave your name, best telephone number to reach you and your ride information and we will get back to you. Do you have any questions? Just give us a call at 763689-8131 or toll-free 1-888-234-7840. Office hours are M-F, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We offer city bus service in Cambridge & North Branch. Those buses run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Isanti Rodeo/Jubilee Days

Jubilee Days It’s never too early to save the date for Isanti’s Rodeo/Jubilee Days. There will definitely be something for the young, as well as those ‘young at heart’ during the 2013 Isanti Rodeo/Jubilee Days July 11-14. The kick-off for this year’s festivities is 2013 Isanti Parade, brought to you by the Isanti Area Chamber of Commerce, is set for Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. Each year the parade features around 200 floats and proves to be the best in the area. The parade showcases area marching bands, community organizations and businesses, classic cars and tractors, area non-profit organizations and churches and many others. Isanti’s streets are filled during the parade, so get there early to get a good seat. Parade organizer Brian Strike is looking for sponsorships to support this year’s parade. If interested, contract Strike at 612-308-7089. Also on Thursday, the Isanti Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 30th annual pig and turkey roast, to be held at the Isanti Community Center from 3 to 6 p.m. Most of the Saturday, July 13 activities will once again be held on Isanti’s Main Street and behind Isanti City Hall. Saturday features Kids’ Day games and activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Events include free kids games, pony rides, obstacle course, turtle races and the Isanti Lions corn feed. Visit the craft vendors and food vendors. Financial sponsorships are needed to help fund these activities. Contact Sue Beckman at 763-691-6035 on sponsorship information. The annual Kiddie Parade will be held on Saturday morning beginning at the Faith Lutheran Church parking lot on Main Street. The Royal Box Lunch Auction, featuring the 2012 Isanti Ambassadors and 2013 Ambassador candidates, will be held again this year. The 24th anniversary of the Outhouse Races will be

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celebrated this year on Main Street at 2 p.m. Watch local teams compete with their “special outhouses.” Fast paced obstacles make the races extremely competitive. Cash prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. The celebration wraps up with the 2013 Isanti Ambassador Coronation Ceremony on Sunday, July 14, at the Isanti Middle School. Watch the 2013 Isanti Ambassadors crowning moments and find out who is going to represent the community of Isanti at different festivals and parades across the state the next year. If interested in more information regarding 2013 Isanti Jubilee Days activities, contact Chair Dave Englund at 763-444-6432. To financially support Jubilee Days activities, checks made payable to the Isanti Chamber of Commerce with “Jubilee Days” in the memo can be mailed to the Isanti Area Chamber of Commerce, 121 W. Main St., Isanti, MN 55040. For more information on the Isanti Area Chamber of Commerce visit www.isantichamber.com or call 763444-8515. Isanti Firefighters Rodeo Performances Haul down that old hat and oversized belt buckle, Continued on page 28

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and brush a mite of mud on those boots so they look like they’ve been worn since last year. The rodeo is coming to town. Tom Pagel, longtime volunteer firefighter, has served as chairman of the Isanti Firefighter’s Rodeo since 1978. In that time he’s watched the hometown rodeo grow into one of the top social events of the summer for Isanti County. Now in its 37th year, the rodeo is the second longest running Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association sanctioned rodeo in the state, and one of the largest rodeos in the region. As such, it features favorite rough stock events like bull riding, saddled bronco riding and bareback riding and timed events like barrel racing, calf roping and teaming roping. But the rodeo has come to offer much more, with appeal for the rugged roper and the tenderfoot alike. Many come for the dance offered both nights of the rodeo, which this year will feature Sterns County 17 on Friday evening and Iron Horse on Saturday evening. But the real benefit of the rodeo comes after the festivities are packed away, according to Pagel. “All of the proceeds we’ve ever made on the rodeo go back into the community,” Pagel said. “Nobody makes a penny on it.” The money raised from the rodeo is used by the fire department to maintain operations and enhance services. The 2013 rodeo performances will take place Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 at the Isanti Rodeo Grounds. Mutton Bustin’ will also be held this year.

For more information on the Isanti Rodeo Association visit www.isantifiredistrict.org. For ticket information call 763-464-2508.

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The Origins of Isanti County For centuries, the natural offerings of the land comprising Isanti County drew settlers, both Native American and white. Going back some 16,000 years, two gigantic glaciers – the Superior Lobe from the northeast and the Des Moines Lobe from the west – collided northwest of St. Cloud, creating a glacial lake called Lake Grantsburg which covered all of Isanti County. It deposited a mix of silty clay soil on the northern part of the county and huge sand piles on the southern end, known as the Anoka Sand Plain. Moraines (land ridges), rivers and lakes were also left by the receding glaciers. The Rum River was the main drainage route for the county, supplied by tributaries Spencer Brook, Upper and Lower Stanchfield Creeks, and Cedar Creek. As years passed, a dense forest covered the land. Red and white oak, white birch, sugar maple, basswood, elm, tamarack, cherry and wild plum are among the trees which took root. Native Americans likely immigrated north through the Mississippi Valley, and projectile points and stone hammers dating back to perhaps 5,000 B.C. were found near Spring Lake and Lake Francis. The first white explorers to step foot in Isanti County were probably Radisson and Grossliers in 1655 and 1659, and Father Hennepin in 1680. Four tribes of Sioux inhabited this area, known as the Santee, Isanyati or Isantees (“isan” in Sioux means “knife”). Maple sugar and cranberry-filled marshes were abundant, as were game and fish. The Santees also planted a variety of vegetables. In the mid 1700s, the Ojibway (Anishinabe) moved into the area, pushed westward by other natives and white set-

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tlers. Armed with muskets, they drove the Santees to the west and south, settling into the county with their wigwams after decisive battles were won along the shores of Mille Lacs Lake. As late as 1839 north of Anoka, one last victory assured Ojibway dominance of the area. Lumber rush leads to white settlement In 1847, lumber cruiser Daniel Stanchfield traversed the Rum, locating a huge stand of white pine four miles northeast of Cambridge. His reports of unlimited timber brought lumbermen from his native state of Maine and other Eastern states. These New Englanders named most of the towns and townships after the places they left behind: Cambridge, Athens, Oxford, Stanford and Spring Vale. Spencer Brook was named for Judge Spencer, who located a hunters’ camp at the outlet of Blue Lake around 1854. Elbridge G. Clough and Ben McKenzie settled in Spencer Brook in 1857 as the thriving community took on a New England air. Clough’s son, David, would later become the president of the State Agricultural Society, a state senator and the 13th governor of Minnesota. In October 1856, the city of Cambridge was first platted. On Feb. 13, 1857 Isanti County was officially separated from Ramsey County and was organized as a government unit. Comprising the first Board of Commissioners were E.G. Clough, Oscar Smith and Hugh Wylie. George L. Henderson was the first sheriff. Cambridge was designated the county seat, and the U.S. Land Office was moved there from Stillwater in 1858.

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763-689-2505

info@cambridge-chamber.com 140 Buchanan Street North – Suite 174 Cambridge MN 55008

www.Cambridge-Chamber.com We are a non-profit organization advocating for area businesses and organizations, with the purpose of helping members connect, lead and grow.

You are invited to join the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce. Benefits you can EXPECT: Business Opportunities Member Referral Services • Requests from Web Site Access to many business resources • Business Database Professional Development Monthly Luncheons • Networking Events Marketing Opportunities • Leadership Training Educational Seminars Marketing/Promotional Resources Community Guides • Area Map Newsletter and Press Releases • New Member Plaque & decal Target Marketing Efforts • Featured at Events/Host Events Buy Local Program • Hot Deals & Member to Member Discounts Community Involvement Cambridge Day Out • Welcome New Teacher Luncheon Cambridge Swedish Festival • Santa Day Snowflake Parade • Community Awareness Forum Cambridge Customer Appreciation Event Chamber Sponsored Events Minnesota Manufacturers Week Employee Recognition Luncheon & Awards Annual Fun Frolic Dinner & Auction • ‘Cambridge Cup’ Golf Event ‘Race the Rum’ 5K & 1 Mile Family Run/Walk Community and Business Expo STEM Summit Involvement with many local associations and organizations

Your business or organization could benefit from a Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce Membership!

Let the Chamber work for YOU! Your Local Business Resource • www.Cambridge-Chamber.com

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Chamber Member Listings

Accounting & Tax Bauer & Hohlen, P.C. 237 SW 2nd Ave Ste 240 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-4044 Peffer & Wallace 119 Adams St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-9674

Appliances

Red’s TV & Appliance Inc 523 Main St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2080

Architects Designer Development Inc 206 Ashland St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-9869 LSF Design 28351 Durant St NE Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 732-3548 www.larryfredlund.blogspot.com

Arts, Crafts & Gifts Northwoods Decor and Gifts 114 Main St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-9766 www.northwoodsdecorandgifts.com Oak Gallery & Frame Shop 112 Main St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-6889 www.oakgalleryandframe.com

Assisted Living Benedictine Health System 1995 East Rum River Dr S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1162 www.bhshealth.org GracePointe Crossing 135 Fern St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1474 www.gracepointecrossing.org

Attorney Donegan Law Office, LLC 1001 First Ave East Ste 105 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1290 www.tdoneganlaw.com Joslin & Moore Law Offices, PA 221 2nd Avenue NW Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-4101 The Law Firm of Carrie Doom, Ltd. 210 6th Avenue NE Ste 2B Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 444-9130 www.carriedoomlaw.com

Automotive Parts & Services Cambridge Collision and Auto Center 205 Railroad St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-5040 www.CambridgeCollision.com Cambridge NAPA Auto Parts 240 Garfield St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2411 www.napaonline.com Cambridge Truck & Auto Repair 515 Emerson St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1246 www.cambridgetruckandauto.com Doctor Monte’s Auto 115 Main St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-9394 East Central Diesel 400 Emerson St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-9470 www.ecdiesel.net Scottie & Son Auto Center 2555 Hwy 95 NW Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-3259 Steve’s Tire Inc 206 Main St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1544

Automotive Sales Hayford Ford 1330 301st Ave NE Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 689-5555 www.HayfordFord.com John Hirsch’s Cambridge Motors 700 Garfield St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-7600 www.cambridge-motors.com

Baby Baby Elephant Ears, Inc. 34897 Quincy Dr NE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 670-1581 www.babyelephantears.com

Bakery Herman’s Bakery, Coffee Shop & Deli 130 Main St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1515

Banks Cambridge State Bank 127 Main St S PO Box 472 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2500 www.cambridgestatebank.com

Banks (cont.) Community Pride Bank 905 6th Ave Court NE PO Box 10 Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 444-8800 www.cpride.com Landmark Community Bank 711 6th Ave NE Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 444-5528 www.landmark-bank.net Peoples Bank of Commerce 234 1st Ave E Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1212 www.e-peoplesbank.com Peoples Bank of Commerce East Branch 1990 2nd Ave SE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 691-1341 www.e-peoplesbank.com Stearns Bank 38877 10th Ave North Branch, MN 55056 (651) 277-2265 www.StearnsBank.com Wells Fargo Cambridge 250 2nd Ave NE Cambridge, MN 55008 (612) 667-5898 www.wellsfargo.com

Book Store Cambridge Christian Books & Gifts 220 Main St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-4015 www.cambridgechristianonline.com Scout & Morgan Books 114 Buchanan St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2474 www.scoutandmorganbooks.com

Bus Service Chisago-Isanti County Heartland Express 245 2nd Avenue SE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-8131 www.co.isanti.mn.us/transitheartland.html

Cable TV Midcontinent Communications 402 Red River Ave N Suite 5 Cold Spring, MN 56320 (800) 783-2356 www.midcocomm.com

Campground Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River 27437 Palm St NW Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 444-9626 www.country-camping.com

Isanti County Many Faces • March 2013 Casino Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive Hinckley, MN 55037 (320) 384-7101 www.grandcasinomn.com

Catering LeFebvre Catering 421 6th Ave SW Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-9201

Cellular/Wireless Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer 1870 2nd Ave SE, Ste 200 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-7555 www.cellexperts.net

Chiropractic & Massage Cambridge Chiropractic Clinic 137 2nd Ave SW Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2462 www.cambridgechiro.com

Churches Christ The King Catholic Church 230 Fern Street N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1221 Joy Lutheran Church 1155 Joy Circle Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-4355 www.joylutheran.net New Hope Community Church 145 2nd Ave SE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-7979 www.newhopecambridge.org

Coffee Caribou Coffee 1595 2nd Avenue NE Ste 110 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2896 www.cariboucoffee.com

Collections Advantage Collection Professionals Inc 495 2nd Ave SE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1500 www.advantagecollections.com

Commercial B.J. Baas Builders, Inc. 330 Emerson St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 691-0444 www.bjbaas.com

Computer & Networking Support

Credit Unions

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Dynamic Process & Logistics LLC 407 Ashland St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 244-1081 www.dynaprologic.com

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union 1820 2nd Ave SE Ste 330 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-9110 www.affinityplus.org

Gorilla Computer Support LLC 3137 309th Ave NW Cambridge, MN 55008 (612) 282-2349 www.gorillacomputersupport.com

Lake State Federal Credit Union (Isanti Office) 210 6th Ave NE Ste 1 Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 444-8120 www.lakestatefcu.org

Construction/Contractors D&D Anderson Heating & Plumbing, Inc. 5075 305th Lane NW Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 444-5383 www.DandDAnderson.com Professional Exteriors 3158 Viking Blvd NE East Bethel, MN 55092 (763) 434-1500 www.myproexteriors.com

Consultants Training Connections PO Box 267 Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 444-6993 www.training-connections.com

Convenience Stores

Lake State Federal Credit Union (North Branch Office) 6241 Main St. N North Branch, MN 55056 (651) 674-0898 www.lakestatefcu.org Minnco Credit Union 235 1st Ave W Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1071 www.minnco.com

Dance Dance Dynamics LLC 2 Enterprise Ave Ste A4 Isanti, MN 55040 (651) 274-7378 www.dancedynamicsisanti.com

Dental

Casey’s General Store #1751 243 1st Ave E Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-9932 www.caseys.com

Anderson, Brian DDS 135 2nd Ave SE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1161

Casey’s General Store #2155 2290 Main St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-9968 www.caseys.com

East Cambridge Dental 1596 2nd Ave NE Ste A Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-5699 www.ecdental.com

Federated Co-ops Inc. - Cenex 502 S 2nd St Princeton, MN 55371 (763) 389-2582 www.federatedcoops.com

Minnesota Sedation Dental 1596 2nd Ave NE Ste B Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-5501 www.minnesotasedationdental.com

Copiers Intelligent Document Technologies 236 Adams St S Ste 100 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-9300 www.idtmn.com

Counseling Haven Center, Inc. 121 Adams St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (651) 277-4283 www.mnhavencenter.org

Pocrnich, Mark DDS PA 223 Ashland St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1151 Schwarten, Steve DDS 134 Adams St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-4393 Smith, Paul DDS 235 Main St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1050

Department & Clothing Stores The Leader 133-35 Main St S PO Box 351 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1025 Walmart Supercenter 2101 2nd Ave NE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-0606 www.walmart.com

Page 36 Directory & Map Publishers Dex One 80 37th Ave South Ste 200 St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 259-0655 www.dexone.com USA Northland Directories 2901 Frontage Road South Moorhead, MN 56560 (888) 375-3457 www.usanorthland.com

Dry Cleaners Cambridge Launderers & Cleaners Inc 326 1st Ave West Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1313

Drywall Tim Westman Drywall LLC 34497 Hastings St NE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 286-3996

Electric Nordberg Electric Supply 127 Buchanan St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1322

Electric Companies Connexus Energy 14601 Ramsey Blvd NW Ramsey, MN 55303 (763) 323-2600 www.connexusenergy.com East Central Energy 412 Main Avenue North Braham, MN 55056 (800) 254-7944 www.eastcentralenergy.com Great River Energy 12300 Elm Creek Blvd Maple Grove, MN 55369 (763) 445-5000 www.greatriverenergy.com

Employment

Employment (cont.) Rise, Incorporated 602 Main St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2093 www.rise.org

Equipment Isanti County Equipment 233 Cajima Street Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 444-8873 www.mnequipmentsolutions.com

Excavating Leaf Construction, Inc. 3024 Hwy 95 NE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1970

Festival Isanti County Fairgrounds & Event Center 3101 Hwy 95 East Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2555 www.isanticountyfair.com

Fitness Training Total Wellness Coaching, LLC 807 Main St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 237-3245

Flooring Abbey Carpet of Cambridge 1565 1st Ave E (East Hwy 95) Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-5054 www.cambridge.abbeycarpet.com

Florists Cambridge Floral Inc 122 Main St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2040 www.celebratewithflowers.com

Funeral Homes & Directors

Central MN Jobs & Training 140 Buchanan St N Ste 152 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 279-4492 www.cmjts.org

Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home 311 Ashland St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2244 www.carlsonlillemoen.com

Command Center Cambridge 320 Garfield St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-9675 www.commandonline.com

Strike Funeral Homes Cambridge Chapel 720 1st Ave E Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2070 www.strikefuneral.com

Industries Incorporated Cambridge Office 601 Cleveland St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-5434 www.industriesinc.org Masterson Personnel 1001 1st AVe East Ste 145 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1927 www.mastersonpersonnel.com

Gas/Propane/Fuel Oil Centerpoint Energy 800 LaSalle Ave Floor 14 Minneapolis, MN 55459 (612) 372-4727 www.centerpointenergy.com Federated Co-ops Inc. Cambridge Propane 211 Cleveland St. S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1751 www.federatedcoops.com

Isanti County Many Faces â&#x20AC;˘ March 2013 Gas/Propane/Fuel Oil (cont.) Mille Lacs Oil Co. 102 Main St. N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2220

General Home Sweet Home Designs, Inc. 27587 Xylite St NE Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 444-5631 www.homesweethomedesigns.com

Golf Courses Purple Hawk Country Club 36300 Hwy 65 NE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-3800 www.purplehawk.com

Government Cambridge Deputy Registrar #90 225 Ashland St South Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1130 City of Cambridge 300 3rd Avenue NE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-3211 www.ci.cambridge.mn.us US Army Recruiting Station 140 Buchanan St N Ste 162 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-3223 www.goarmy.com

Graphic Arts Schmittyapolis Advertising & Design 2870 Norway Circle S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 247-1327 www.schmittyapolis.com

Grocery City Center Market 122 Buchanan St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-4640 www.citycentermarket.coop Cub Foods 100 Opportunity Blvd N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1112 www.cub.com

Health & Wellness Isanti Physical Therapy 2nd Enterprise Ave Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 444-8680 www.physicalterhapyptc.com

Isanti County Many Faces • March 2013 Health Clubs

Insurance

Jewelers

Anytime Fitness - Cambridge Club 1001 1st Ave East Ste 150 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-2348 www.anytimefitness.com

COUNTRY® Financial 602 Main St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2400 www.countryfinancial.com/jim.hergert

Chilson Jewelers 219 Main St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2552 www.chilsonjewelers.com

Anytime Fitness - Isanti Club 120 Co Rd 5 E Ste 9 Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 444-6344 www.anytimefitness.com

Insurance Brokers of MN, Inc. 1545 1st Ave E Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-9491 www.insurancebrokersmn.com/branch/3/ clark_johnson/12

Cambridge Mixed Martial Arts 205 Opportunity Blvd Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 219-7783 www.cambridgemma.com

Snap Fitness 1820 2nd Ave SE Ste 320 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-7627 www.snapfitness.com

Heating/Cooling TM Johnson Bros. Inc. 645 Emerson St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-3141 www.tmjohnsonbros.com

Home Care B’s Homecare Inc. 237 Cypress St. S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-8984 www.bhomecareinc.com Visiting Angels 200 3rd Ave NE Ste 100 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-4043 www.visitingangels.com/eastcentralmn

Hospice St. Croix Hospice 160 Birch St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-3735

Hospital Cambridge Medical Center 701 Dellwood St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-7700 www.cambridgemedicalcenter.com

Hotel & Motel AmericInn Lodge & Suites 38675 14th Ave North Branch, MN 55056 (763) 674-8627 www.americinn-northbranch.com Crossings by GrandStay Inn & Suites 300 Garfield St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-0542 www.crossingsinn.com

Ice Arenas Isanti County Area Civic Arena 600 1st Ave N Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 444-6432 www.isantiarena.org

Oakwood Insurance Agency, Inc. 140 Birch St N Ste 103 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-0739 www.oakwoodinsurance.com Peoples State Agency 116 1st Ave E Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-3100 www.peoplesstateagency.com State Farm Insurance - Chuck Swenson 227 Main St So Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-4521 www.chuckswenson.com Town & Country Insurance 600 Clark St Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-4400 www.townandcountry-ins.com

Interior Restoration Color Glo of ECM 33025 Heather St NW Cambridge, MN 55008 (612) 390-8387 wwwcolorgloecm.com

Investment Services Edward Jones - G. Peichel 150 2nd Ave NE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-4281 www.edwardjones.com Edward Jones - R. Snodgrass 390 Garfield St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-1100 www.edwardjones.com Investment Centers of America J. Morley & R. Brown 227 Main St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1400 www.CambridgeIsantiFinancial.com Newton Financial Solutions 600 Main St S Ste 110 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-8888 www.newtonfinancialsolutions.com Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 206 Main St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-0595 www.thrivent.com

Karate Studio

Library East Central Regional Library 244 Birch St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-7390 www.ecrl.lib.mn.us

Liquor Northbound Liquor 1655 1st Ave E Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2468 www.ci.cambridge.mn.us

Manufactured Homes Pine Village, Inc. 1040 24th Ave SW Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-3512

Manufacturers Accent Ornamental Iron & Powder Coating 354 Adams St S Ste 1 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 691-8500 www.accentornamentaliron.com Diversified Bronze & Mfg LLC 725 3rd Ave SE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-4444 www.diversifiedbronze.com Isanti Tool Co. Inc. 39036 Naples St PO Box 57 Stanchfield, MN 55080 (320) 396-3306 www.isantitool.com MAPE USA, Inc. 315 Garfield St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 237-1500 www.mape.it Motek-Team Industries, Inc. 625 2nd Ave SE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1333 www.TEAM-IND.com National Recycling Inc. 1505 11th Ave NE Cambridge, MN 55008 (651) 407-0092 www.nationalrecyclinginc.com

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Non-Profit Organizations

Park Manufacturing Corporation 555 Garfield St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-2000 www.parkmfg.com

American Cancer Society 2520 Pilot Knob Road Ste 150 Mendota Heights, MN 55120 (651) 255-8113 www.cancer.org

Schlagel Inc 491 Emerson St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-5991 www.schlagel.com

Better Business Bureau 220 River Ridge Circle South Burnsville, MN 55337 (651) 699-1111 www.thefirstbbb.org

SunOpta Ingredients Cambridge Facility 1001 Cleveland St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-5800 www.sunopta.com

Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce 140 Buchanan St N Ste 174 PO Box 343 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2505 www.cambridge-chamber.com

Mediation Peacemaker Mediation & Restoration LLC 600 Main St South Ste 100 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 221-4760 www.Peacemaker-Med-Rest.com

Medical Equipment Allina Home and Community Services 2560 Main St S Ste 100 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-7737 www.allina.com

Mortgages PrimeLending 125 Main St. N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-5146 www.PrimeLending.com

Motor Sports Larsons Cycle, Inc. 205 Garfield St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2760 www.larsonscycle.com

Newspapers Isanti-Chisago County STAR 930 Cleveland Street S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1181 www.isanti-chisagocountystar.com Scotsman/Isanti County News 234 Main St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1981 www.isanticountynews.com

Cambridge Humanities & Education Foundation 645 Old Main St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (612) 293-9357 www.chefmn.org Cambridge Isanti Softball Association PO Box 83 Cambridge, MN 55008 (612) 702-8183 Cambridge Isanti Competitive Baseball Association PO Box 383 Cambridge, MN 55008 (651) 346-8478

Isanti County Many Faces â&#x20AC;˘ March 2013 Optical Cambridge Eye Associates 120 1st Ave E Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1494 Gibbons Eye Clinic 120 Main St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1441

Pharmacy Walgreens #2460 115 Garfield St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-3100 www.walgreens.com

Phone & Internet Service CenturyLink 2800 Wayzata Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55402 (800) 244-1111 www.centurylink.com OrbitCom, Inc. 1701 N Louise Dr Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (605) 977-6900 www.orbitcom.biz Windstream Communications 210 Main Street South Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-4672 www.windstream.com

Photography/Photo Finishing

Cambridge Lions Club c/o John Swanson 2465-266th Lane NE Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 444-4371

C5 Adventure Photography 3430 Kenwood Place S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 245-6429 www.c5photo.com

Greater Twin Cities United Way 404 Eighth Street South Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 340-7400 www.unitedwaytwincities.org

Carlson Studio of Photography, Inc. 245 Main St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1771 www.carlsonstudiophotography.com

Isanti County Historical Society 1700 E Rum River Dr S Ste K Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-4229 www.ichs.ws Jacket Hockey Blue Liners PO Box 214 Isanti, MN 55040 www.bluejackets-blueliners.com Pregnancy Resource Center of Cambridge 140 Buchanan St N Suite 138 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-4319 www.rupreg.com

Printers Sunshine Printing 1001 1st Ave E Ste 170 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-5499 www.mysunshineprinting.com

Promotional Products 360 Imagewear & Promotions 1400 1st Avenue E Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-1208 www.360imagewear.com

Rotary Club of Cambridge & Isanti PO Box 631 Cambridge, MN 55008

Embroidery & Ink 118 West Main St PO Box 28 Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 444-8303 www.embroideryink.com

The Refuge Network 1700 East Rum River Dr S Ste E Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-3532 www.therefugenetwork.org

Rum River Buttons and Gifts, LLC 5562 331st Ave NW Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 691-1725 www.rumriverbuttonsandgiftsllc.com

Isanti County Many Faces • March 2013 Public and Private Schools

Real Estate & Property Mgmt.

Restaurants (cont.)

Anoka-Ramsey Community College 300 Spirit River Dr S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 433-1100 www.anokaramsey.edu

Century 21 Moline Realty Inc 202 Main St S Cambridge, MN 55008 763) 689-3593 www.century21moline.com

Taco John’s 225 2nd Ave NE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-4553 www.tacojohns.com

Cambridge Christian School 2211 Old Main St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-3806 www.cambridgechristianschool.org

Court House Square Assoc. 237 2nd Avenue SW Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-9869

The Hawk Grille and Bar 36300 Hwy 65 NE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-3433

MetroPlains Management 180 Birch St. N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-8696 www.metroplainsmanagement.com

Wintergreens 306 Credit Union Dr Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 444-8422 www.wintergreensgolfandgrill.com

Cambridge Intermediate School 428 2nd Ave NW Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 691-6600 www.cambridge.k12.mn.us Cambridge Middle School 31374 Xylite St NE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-6300 www.cambridge.k12.mn.us Cambridge-Isanti High School 430 8th Ave NW Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-6066 www.cambridge.k12.mn.us Cambridge-Isanti ISD 911 625A Main St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-6188 www.cambridge.k12.mn.us

ReMax Results 268 S Garfield St Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-7477 www.michellelundeen.com RIC Property Management 2 Enterprise Ave NE STe D4 Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 689-0349 www.ricproperty.com Rush Point Realty LLC 300 Rush Point Drive Stanchfield, MN 55080 (763) 689-5343 www.rushpointrealty.com

Rental Equipment

Cambridge-Isanti ISD 911 Community Education 625B Main St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-6220 www.cambridge.k12.mn.us

Isanti Rental Inc. 421 Dual Blvd West Isanti, MN 55040 (763) 444-7368 www.isantirental.com

Oak Land Cooperative Center 626C Main St N Cambridge, MN 55008 763) 552-6262 www.cambridge.k12.mn.us

Cambridge Bar & Grill 216 Main St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-4052

Pine Technical College 900 4th St SE Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-5100 www.pinetech.edu

Publishers Adventure Publications, Inc. 820 Cleveland St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-9800 www.adventurepublications.net

Radio KBEK 95.5 FM 1947 Dennis Road Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-6955 www.besttimes.com Red Rock Radio Station 15429 Pokegama Lake Rd Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-7575 www.redrockonair.com

Restaurants

Culver’s of Cambridge 105 Opportunity Blvd N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2005 www.culvers.com House of Liu 129 2nd Ave SW Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-9931 Perkins of Cambridge 140 Garfield St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-5000 www.perkinsrestaurants.com Pine Brook Inn 34063 Roanoke St NW Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-1741 Pizza Pub 124 Main St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-8888 www.mypizzapub.com

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Senior Housing East Terrace Cooperative 2155 6th Ln SE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-0709 www.gr8place2live.com

Skiing Wild Mountain Taylors Falls Recreation 37200 Wild Mountain Road Taylors Falls, MN 55084 (651) 465-6315 www.wildmountain.com

Sporting Goods Outdoor Edge, Inc. 115 Adams St S Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-3343 www.outdooredgemn.com

Theater ABC Theatre Company Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-0449 www.abctheatrecompany.com GTI Cambridge Theatre 132 2nd Ave NE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-3005 www.moviefone.com/

Veterinary East Central Veterinarians PA 817 Main St. N Cambridge, MN (763) 689-4604

Waste Management East Central Sanitation & Recycling 215 Opportunity Blvd N PO Box 671 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2171 www.eastcentralsanitation.com

Water Conditioning Culligan Water 1230 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-3130 www.culliganwater.com

Wellness Ctr WillowBridge Center 807 Main St N Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-6161 www.willowbridgecenter.com

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Isanti County Many Faces • March 2013

Isanti Area Chamber of Commerce Established 1982

121 West Main Street • PO Box 203 Isanti, MN 55040 Phone: 763.444.8515 • Fax: 763.444.4379 Email: admin@isantichamber.com Website: www.isantichamber.com Mission Statement: The Isanti Area chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Isanti Area so that its citizens and all areas of business shall prosper. The Isanti Area Chamber of Commerce is a notfor-profit organization with the purpose of helping our members and the community prosper. We serve the Isanti County area. The Chamber provides access to resources you might not otherwise have, and that access means power; the power to improve our community; the power to make your voice heard; the power to grow and succeed. Our Chamber of Commerce is compiled of businesses, civic organizations, and public entities that have joined to promote a healthy business climate and work to improve the community in which we live and work. We provide opportunities for our members to develop economically, while creating a positive environment in which to conduct business. We have a variety of programs that promote members, provide

name recognition, and help you or your business prosper. Most importantly, the Chamber of Commerce is PEOPLE. People who realize that through the Chamber they can accomplish collectively what would be difficult to provide individually. The strength of the Chamber lies in attracting the greatest number of members, creating a pool of resources from which ideas, energy, and finances can be drawn. The Isanti Area Chamber of Commerce is a member of other organizations, designed to provide added benefits to your membership, as well as being part of the larger business community and forming a working relationship with other local chambers.

Go to www.isantichamber.com for a continuously updated Calendar of Events. The Third Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. is “Members Luncheon” featuring speakers with various topics related to business and the community. This luncheon is open to all who wish to attend. Check the website for subjects and locations.

Isanti County Many Faces • March 2013

Chamber Member Listings

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411 Realty Inc. 210 6th Ave. NE, Ste 2C Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-0411 www.411realty.net

Cambridge Isanti Arena Corp. 600 1st Ave. N Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-6432 www.isanti.arena.org

Demorie Alterations 121 W Main St. Isanti, MN 55040 763-331-1675 www.demoriealterations.com

Above All Roofers to Remodeling, Inc. 10 W. Main St., Ste B Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-7824 www.aboveallrooferstoremodeling.com

Cambridge Medical Center 701 S Dellwood Cambridge, MN 55008 763-688-7804 www.cambridgemedicalcenter.com

Absolute Portable Restrooms 5500 297th Ave. Cambridge, MN 55008 763-444-9887 Ace Solid Waste 6601 McKinley St. NW Ramsey, MN 55303 763-427-3110 www.acesolidwaste.com

Center Point Energy 10511 Hanson Blvd. Coon Rapids, MN 55434 763-754-4141 www.centerpointenergy.com

ECM Publishers/Isanti County News 4095 Coon Rapids Blvd. Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763-689-1981 East Central Sanitation 215 Opportunity Blvd. N Cambridge, MN 55008 763-444-9862 www.eastcentralsanitation.com

Advanced Telemetry Systems 470 1st Ave. N Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-9267 www.atstrack.com Anoka Ramsey Community College 300 Polk St. S Cambridge, MN 55008 763-433-1470 www.anokaramsey.edu Anytime Fitness 120 E County Rd 5 Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-6344 www.anytimefitness.com BJ Baas Builders, Inc. 330 N Emerson Cambridge, MN 55008 763-691-0444 www.bjbaas.com Bolton & Menk 7533 Sunwood Dr. NW, Ste 206 Ramsey, MN 55303 763-433-2851 www.bolton-menk.com Brighter Computer Solutions 25950 Rum River Dr. NW Isanti, MN 55040 763-639-4645 www.brightercomputersolutions.com Cambridge Drift Dusters randyfox48@msn.com Cambridge, MN 55008

Chilson Jewelers 219 Main St. S Cambridge, MN 55008 763-689-2552 www.chilsonjewelers.com Clarence’s Recycling 27973 Hwy. 65 NE Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-9901 Community Pride Bank 905 6th Ave. Ct. NE Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-8800 www.cpride.com Connexus Energy 14601 Ramsey Blvd. Ramsey, MN 55303 763-323-2600 www.connexusenergy.com Country Camping & RV Park 27437 Palm St. NW Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-9626 www.country-camping.com Crossings by Grand Stay Inn & Suites 300 S Garfield St. Cambridge, MN 55008 763-689-0542 www.crossingscambridge.com Culligan Water 1230 Main St. S Pine City, MN 55063 320-629-3130 www.culliganwater.com Debbie Bray Supporting Member Isanti, MN 55040

Elim Baptist Church 114 N Dahlin Ave. Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-9221 www.elimisanti.org Ever Cat Fuels, LLC 100 Isanti Parkway NE Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-8444 www.evercatfuels.com Federated Co-ops Inc. 303 Dahlin Ave. Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-5561 www.federatedcoops.com Gordon Fredeen DDS 401 Dual Square Mall Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-5541 Grand Stay Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Dr. Hinckley, MN 55037 320-384-4626 www.garndcasinohinckley.com Hayford Ford 1330 301st Ave. NE Isanti, MN 55040 763-689-5555 www.hayfordford.com Heat Mizer Glass Inc. 30678 Highway 47 NW Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-9234 www.heatmizerglass.com Hermann Insurance Services, Inc. 101 E Main St., Ste A Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-5531 www.hisins.us

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Page 42 Home and Away Chiropractic 818 Golden Way Isanti, MN 55040 763-377-2209 Insurance Brokers of MN, Inc. David Wichman Agency 120 E County Rd 5, Ste 2 Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-5446 www.insurancebrokersmn.com Isanti County Equipment 233 Cajima St Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-8873 Isanti Physical Therapy 2 Enterprise Ave, Ste E4 Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-8680 www.physicaltherapyptc.com Isanti Redbirds PO Box 11 Isanti, MN 55040 612-226-1006 www.metrominny.com Isanti Rental Inc. 421 W Dual Blvd. Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-7368 www.isantirental.com Isanti Retail Meats 30 W Main St. Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-5767 www.isantimeats.com Isanti Subway 120 E County Rd 5, Ste 1 Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-8400 www.subway.com Isanti Tire & Auto Care, Inc. 33 W County Rd 5 Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-6641 John Hirsch’s Cambridge Motors 700 S Garfield St Cambridge, Mn 55008 763-689-7600 www.cambridge.motors.com Joslin & Moore Law Offices P.A. 221 NW 2nd Ave. Cambridge, MN 55008 763-689-4101

KBEK Radio P.O. Box 136 Mora, MN 55051 763-689-5500 www.besttimes.com KBOB Radio 14443 Armstrong Blvd. NW Ramsey, MN 55303 763-450-7777 www.dothebob.com Lisa Kliese Supporting Member Stanchfield, MN 55080 Lake State Federal Credit Union 210 6th Ave NE Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-8180 www.lakestatefcu.org Landmark Community Bank 711 6th Ave NE Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-5528 www.landmark-bank.net Memorial Blood Centers 737 Pelham Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55114 612-332-7000 www.mbc.org Miller Tax & Bookkeeping, Inc. 303 Credit Union Drive Isanti, MN 55040 763-248-6840 www.millertb.com Minnco Credit Union 311 Credit Union Dr Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-4300 www.minnco.com North Star Media 930 S Cleveland St Cambridge, MN 55008 www.isanti-chisagocounty.com Peoples Bank of Commerce 234 E 1st Ave Cambridge, MN 55008 763-689-1181 763-689-1212 www.e-peoplesbank.com Peter & Associates LLC 29 W Main St Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-8725

Isanti County Many Faces • March 2013 Professional Exteriors Inc. 3158 E Viking Blvd. East Bethel, MN 55092 763-434-1500 www.myproexteriors.com R. Shaughnessy & Associates, LLC 12527 Central Ave. NE, Ste 192 Blaine, MN 55434 612-834-3999 Ravens Bar & Grill 300539 Highway 47 NW Bradford, MN 55008 763-444-8111 www.ravens47.com Real Star Title 210 6th Ave NE Ste 2C Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-5510 www.realstartitle.com Rum River BMX 210 Isanti Parkway Isanti, MN 55040 763-244-0314 www.rumriverbmx.com Scruffez Pet Grooming 105 County Rd 5 W Plaza 5 Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-7141 Sean Sullivan Supporting Member Oak Grove, MN 55011 Signs by Jill 227 Richard Ave SE Isanti, MN 55040 612-242-3292 www.signsbyjill.com Snap Fitness 24 Hour Fitness Center Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-3400 www.snapfitness.com Spirit River Community 1320 County Rd 5 NE Isanti, MN 55040 763-269-1548 www.spiritrivercomm.org Strike Funeral Home 409 E Broadway Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-5212 www.strikefuneral.com

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Isanti County Many Faces â&#x20AC;˘ March 2013 Sue Larson Supporting Member Isanti, MN 55040 Strong Tower Consulting, LLC 121 W Main St Isanti, MN 55040 763-634-8881 The Courier 4115 Ambassador Blvd St. Francis, MN 55070 763-753-7032 www.the-courier.org The Place to Be 1320 County Rd 5 NE Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-9840 The Refuge Golf Club 21250 Yellow Pine NW Oak Grove, MN 55011 763-753-8383 www.refugegolfclub.com Therapy Associates Inc. 2 Enterprise Ave NE, Ste C1 Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-8700 Al &Sue Torkelson Supporting Member Cambridge, MN 55008 Training Connections 29 W Main St Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-6993 www.training-connections.com West Point Repair 32322 Roanke St. NW Cambridge, MN 55008 763-689-6592 George Wimmer Supporting Member Isanti, MN 55040 Wintergreens 306 Credit Union Dr Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-8422 Wishes & Dreams Foundation 407 Railroad Ave S Isanti, Mn 55040 763-244-6781 www.wishesdreamsfoundation.org

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Chamber membership is available to any business, organization or individual with an interest in shaping the future of our community through carrying out the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission. While membership alone can provide many benefits to your business through press coverage and referrals, your active involvement in Chamber initiatives can provide invaluable networking opportunities and a chance to provide your input to community development. NEW! The Chamber now offers an individual/family associate membership for only $50 per year. Support the work of the Chamber by becoming an associate member. The Isanti Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Jubilee Parade, Kids Free Fun Day, ATV Snowmobile Parade, Santa Day, Take A Kid Fishing Day, Business After Hours quarterly socials, Buds, Suds & Vino wine tasting events, the Sidewalk Sale, Home for the Holidays event, Christmas Village decorations, the Community Business Expo and the Bridal Fair. The Isanti Chamber is also responsible for the flowers, benches and banners along Main St. and Co. Rd. 5. Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed to help in many different capacities in the upcoming events in 2013. Contact any board member or the Chamber office for info. Some Events we need Volunteers for: Office Staffing, Jubilee Days, Golf Tourney, and many more...please help us make a difference in the community! Membership Renewal Dues March 31st, 2013 The new Fiscal Year begins on April 1st. Please go to our website and fill out the Membership Renewal Form. Notice on the form there is now a spot to add others to our email list to receive the "Isanti Informer" and other notifications from the Chamber. Also this year we are offering "Extra" incentives to renew. You pick the one best for your business; Save $15 off dues, 2 FREE Luncheons, or 6 Month Enhanced Web Listing. Annual Membership Dues 1-2 Employees........................................................................$165.00 3-5 Employees........................................................................$215.00 6-10 Employees......................................................................$265.00 11-15 Employees....................................................................$315.00 16-25 Employees....................................................................$365.00 26-50 Employees....................................................................$440.00 51 + Employees.......................................................................$515.00 Political, home-based business, Non-Profit, or Individuals.........................................................$115.00 Individual/Family (Associate Membership) . .............................$50.00

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Braham Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors President Sarah Ruther

Nature’s Way Chiropractic (320) 396-3375 sruther@nwhealth.edu

Vice-President Dan Richardson

Main Street Market & Deli (320) 396-5013

Secretary Mary Pfeifer

APH Law Office (320) 396-2200 mary@APHlaw.com

Treasurer Becky Anderson

Frandsen Bank & Trust (320) 396-3377 banderson@frandsenbank.com

Past President Julie Fore

Frandsen Bank & Trust (320) 396-3377 jfore@frandsenbank.com

Directors Connie Reilly (2012)

Braham Country Floral (320) 396-2188 brahamcountryfloral@yahoo.com

Mary Lodin (2012) Genesis Wireless (320) 396-2990 mary@igenesis.us

Jacque Norby (2013)

Hometown Liquor (320) 396-2381 homtown@braham.com

Jeff Lodin (2013)

Black Dog Archery (320) 396-4967 jeff@blackdogarchery.com

Contact Information P.O. Box 313, Braham MN 55006

www.BrahamChamber.com

Chamber Members 2013 Apple Blossom Naturals Appelhof, Pfeifer & Hart, P.A. Aurelius Manufacturing Co., Inc. Be Tab Fit Bert’s Auto Body Black Dog Archery & Pro Shop Braham Area Community Center Braham Area Girl Scouts Braham Barber Stylist Braham Bus Co. Braham Country Floral Braham Farmer’s Market Braham Meat & Food Service Braham Hardware & Rental Braham Mini-Storage Braham Motor Service Braham Subway Cambridge Medical Center Central Insurance Services Carlson Fence Chilson Jewelers City Of Braham Creative Flare Culligan Water Doris’ Salon East Central Dental Clinic, P.A. East Central Energy East Central Sanitation & Recycling Elmhurst Commons

Fieldhouse - Sports Bar And Grill Frandsen Bank & Trust Genesis Wireless Grand Casino Hinckley Heartland Express Home Town Liquor Isanti County News/Scotsman KBEK 95.5FM Kanabec Publications Kit~N~Kaboodle~N~More Kline Oil / Mille Lacs Oil Main Avenue Hair & Body Main Street Market & Deli Muddy Gap Hollow, Inc. Excavating & Septic Nature’s Way Chiropractic Clinic North Country Pets & More Novus Glass Olson Services Patti’s Trading Post Perry’s Auto Salon, Inc. Pizza Pub - Braham The Radiant Image Rock-Ingebrand Funeral Home Rum River Promotions Salon 311, Inc. Star 95 Car Wash & Detail Tusen Tack The Park Cafe

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Chamber Member Listings

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Apple Blossom Naturals 118 Main Avenue North, Braham (320) 209-0050 info@AppleBlossomNaturals.com or www.AppleBlossomNaturals.com

Braham Hardware & Rental 104 West Central Drive, Braham (320) 396-4155 hankshardware2001@yahoo.com or www.BrahamHardware.com

East Central Energy 412 Main Avenue North, Braham (800) 254-7944 lana.black@ecemn.com or www.EastCentralEnergy.com

Appelhof, Pfeifer & Hart, P.A. 100 South Main Street, Braham (320) 396-2200 susan@aphlaw.com or www.APHLaw.com

Braham Mini-Storage P. O. Box 402, Becker (320) 980-3267

East Central Sanitation & Recycling P. O. Box 671, Cambridge (763) 689-2171 EastCentralSanitation.com

Aurelius Manufacturing Co., Inc. 220 - 8th St., Braham (320) 396-3343 info@aurelius-mfg.com or www.Aurelius-Mfg.com Be Tab Fit (612) 390-0765 toni@betabfit.com or www.BeTabFit.com Bert’s Auto Body (320) 396-2655 bertsautobody@gmail.com Black Dog Archery & Pro Shop 104 East Central Dr., Braham (320) 396-4967 jeff@blackdogarchery.com or www.BlackDogArchery.com Braham Area Community Center P. O. Box 214, Braham (320) 396-3177 www.BrahamCenter.org Braham Area Girl Scouts (320) 396-3628 tishywishy@msn.com Braham Barber Stylist 115 Broadway Ave. So., Braham (320) 396-4134 terry.turnquist@yahoo.com Braham Bus Co. 216 South Main St., Braham (320) 396-2962 brahamford@gentekcom.com Braham Country Floral 128 Central Drive West, Braham (320) 396-2188 Facebook.com/brahamcountryfloral Braham Farmer’s Market May-October, Thursdays, 3-7pm Freedom Park in Braham on Hwy. 107 Braham Meat & Food Service 124 West Central Drive, Braham (320) 396-2636

Braham Motor Service 216 South Main St., Braham (320) 396-2962 brahamford@gentekcom.com Braham Subway 100 Central Drive, Braham (320) 396-5040 ranlauf@hotmail.com Cambridge Medical Center 701 South Dellwood, Cambridge (763) 688-7804 www.CambridgeMedicalCenter.com Central Insurance Services 117 West Central Drive, Braham (320) 396-3304 grundy@centralinsurances.com or sarah@centralinsurances.com Carlson Fence (320) 396-3628 Chilson Jewelers 219 Main Street South, Cambridge (763) 689-2552 karen@chilsonjewelers.com or www.ChilsonJewelers.com City Of Braham 201 South Broadway, Braham (320) 396-3383 www.Braham.com Creative Flare 127 West Central Drive, Braham (612) 423-9993 sarah@creativeflaredesign.com Culligan Water 1230 Main Street S, Pine City (320) 629-3130 or (800) 955-3685 jamie.kempf@culliganwater.com or www.CulliganWater.com Doris’ Salon Contact: Doris Marsh (763) 300-3868 www.DorisSalon.com East Central Dental Clinic, P.A. P. O. Box 170, Braham (320) 396-4417 email: brahamdental@gmail.com

Elmhurst Commons 400 SW 3rd St., Braham (320) 396-0440 sharon.murray@vqpm.com Fieldhouse - Sports Bar And Grill 112 Central Drive West, Braham (320) 496-1111 thefieldhousebraham@yahoo.com Frandsen Bank & Trust 121 South Main Avenue, Braham (320) 396-3377 www.FrandsenBank.com Genesis Wireless 205 SW 2nd Street, Braham (320) 396-2990 mary@igenesis.us or www.iGenesis.us Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley (320) 384-4723 kanderson@grcasinos.com or www.GrandCasinoMN.com/grandcasino-hinckley.aspx Heartland Express 245 2ND Ave. SE, Cambridge (763) 689-8131 www.co.isanti.mn.us/transitheartland.html Home Town Liquor 250 North Main, Braham (320) 396-2381 hometown@braham.com or www.Braham.com Isanti County News/Scotsman 234 South Main Street, Cambridge (763) 689-1981 jeff.andres@ecm-inc.com or www.IsantiCountyNews.com KBEK 95.5FM P. O. Box 136, Mora (320) 679-6955 kbek@besttimes.com or www.kbek.com Kanabec Publications PressPubs.com/kanabec

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Kit~N~Kaboodle~N~More (Formerly Braham Year-Round Flea Market) 103 West Central Drive, Braham (320) 396-0314

Novus Glass 2100 Hwy. 65, Mora (320) 679-4177 novusgfix@hotmail.com or www.FixYourAutoGlass.com

Rock-Ingebrand Funeral Home 120 South Broadway, Braham (320) 396-2121 info@aifuneralhome.com or www.AIFuneralHome.com

Kline Oil / Mille Lacs Oil 209 North Main St., Braham (320) 396-2693

Olson Services 330 South Broadway, Braham (320) 396-0039 pude@igenesis.us

Rum River Promotions (763) 389-5838 customerservice@RumRiverPromos.com or www.RumRiverPromos.com

Patti’s Trading Post 105 Central Drive West, Braham (651) 434-9855 pattistradingpost@yahoo.com

Salon 311, Inc. 127 West Central Drive, Braham (320) 396-2934 kgrundyson@gmail.com

Perry’s Auto Salon, Inc. P. O. Box 298, Rush City (320) 358-4211 perry@perrysautosalon.com or www.PerrysAutoSalon.com

Star 95 Car Wash & Detail Contact: Ron Grundyson 2300 2nd Ave. S., Cambridge (763) 689-0600 or (320) 396-3304 grundy@centralinsurances.com or www.Star95CarWash.com

Main Avenue Hair & Body 148 South Main Street, Braham (320) 396-2993 mainavenuehair@yahoo.com Main Street Market & Deli 146 Main Street South, Braham (320) 396-5013 main.street.market@hotmail.com Muddy Gap Hollow, Inc. Excavating & Septic (763) 286-2130 jsdig0357@gmail.com or www.MuddyGapHollowInc.com Nature’s Way Chiropractic Clinic 120 Central Drive West, Braham (320) 396-3375 sruther@nwhealth.edu or www.RutherChiropractic.com North Country Pets & More 100 Main Avenue, Braham (320) 248-7901

Pizza Pub - Braham 128 South Main Street, Braham (320) 496-4222 angelarysdam@yahoo.com or www.MyPizzaPub.com The Radiant Image (612) 940-9245 info@theradiantimage.us or www.TheRadiantImage.us

Tusen Tack 208 Central Drive West, Braham (320) 396-2633 The Park Cafe P. O. Box 359, Braham (320) 396-3630 theparkcafe@msn.com

Chamber Membership

New businesses to the area or those new to our Chamber are welcome! Our membership is just $50 annually, and is FREE to any new business startup or non-profit organization. Information is online at BrahamChamber.com Small town living is great! Remember, shopping locally and supporting our chamber members boosts local economy. Thanks for your support!

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A Slice of the Good Life! BRAHAM APPRECIATION DAY Saturday, June 1, 2013 Plans are underway for another great community gathering in Braham! Here’s a quick glimpse of how the day is shaping up: Morning 2-4 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30-6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 8:30-11:30 p.m.

5K Walk/Run Fundraiser for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation of America Bingo in the Fire Hall (Chamber fundraiser) Parade (3:30 lineup at the high school) Beer Garden opens (fundraiser for the Braham Fire Dept.) FREE meal for everyone (provided by the Chamber) Fun Stuff! Braham youth music, kids games & activities, Miss Braham and Little Miss Braham Pageants, Farmer’s Market opens Silent Auction & Raffle winners announced Braham’s Got Talent contest Live Band featuring “Blackout”

Please note: All activities are subject to change. There are some wonderful opportunities for business, churches and other organizations to be involved. Please visit BrahamChamber.com for more information and for the finalized plan of Appreciation Day 2013.

Other annual events and activities supported by the Braham Area Chamber of Commerce include:

After Hours held monthly, these networking events have grown in popularity – they’re fun, informative and great for building relationships. Members and anyone interested in learning more about the Chamber are welcome!

Monthly Meetings Members of the Chamber gathering at 11:00 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month to plan events and activities that build and strengthen our businesses and community. Join us…we meet at the Pizza Pub on Main Street (lunch is available to those interested).

Isanti County News Monthly Advertising. This Chamber supported page provides a variety of information about businesses and community.

Community Calendar In collaboration with Braham Area Schools to produce the annual academic year and community calendar.

Pie Day - a huge celebration in town that brings in the people and is always held the first Friday of each August. Visit PieDay.com for more information.

· PICK’M Farmer’s Market · Citywide Garage Sale · Fall Decorating Contest & Bonfire Night · Santa Day · Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting

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Left to right: Cathy Nelson, Erica Wilson, Dawn Tschumper, Helen Rosing, Greg Hunt, Elizabeth Sias, Regional General Manager Jeff Andres, Sue Beckman, Tonya Orbeck, Neil Anderson, Shana Bouley, Regional Sales Manager Jerry Gloe, and Rachel Kytonen. The Isanti County News is your trusted news source for the communities of Cambridge, Isanti and Braham. We are the 2013 legal newspapers for these cities, in addition to the Cambridge-Isanti School District, Braham Area School District and Isanti County. We have seen many changes to these communities since we started 114 years ago, but what has remained strong is the sense of community and pride in these communities. We hope the stories we print each week reflect that strength and give our readers a stronger insight into the people of these communities. Don’t forget that many of the same stories found in the printed version of the Isanti County News are also on our website, www.isanticountynews.com for your convenience. Many readers look at both our print edition and website. With over 12,600 copies delivered to homes every Wednesday, plus many more copies available at locations throughout the area, the Isanti County News reaches most of the people in Isanti County. Our news department does a great job reporting on the stories that not only keep you informed as to what is happening with the councils and boards, but also on the events in the area and features on interesting people. You probably recognize some of these reporters. Rachel Kytonen has been the Editor of the Isanti County News for the past three years, and has been with the newspaper for 11 years. Elizabeth Sias has been our Community Reporter for the past two years. Finally, Greg Hunt, our Sports Editor, has been seen on the athletic fields and in the gymnasiums of our school districts for the past 22 years. If you walk in our office at 234 S. Main Street in Cambridge, you are always greeted with a smile and a friendly face. Our front office associates take your Isanti County News and Scotsman classified ads, schedule all kinds of ads, and are there to answer many questions. Tonya Orbeck has been the Office Manager for many years and also spends a lot of time putting together Kid’s Day at the Isanti County Fair and heading up Downtown Customer Appreciation Day in Cambridge. Also in the front office are Cathy Nelson, Erica Wilson and Shana Bouley. The sales department offers a blend of long-time veterans and some newcomers. Jerry Gloe is the Regional Sales Manager bringing a wealth of experience and leadership. Veterans Sue Beckman and Neil Anderson have been helping customers make their marketing plans become successful for many years. Both Dawn Tschumper and Helen Rosing grew up in Cambridge, and have been working hard so their customers see the benefits of using the Isanti County News and Scotsman. Our office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We can be reached at 763-689-1981. ECM Publishers, Inc., the parent company of the Isanti County News and the Scotsman, purchased the Sun Newspapers group in 2011. ECM Publishers, Inc. now publishes 51 weekly newspapers and shoppers throughout the state of Minnesota with a combined distribution of 700,000 homes. We have 500 associates publishing, printing, and distributing these papers, in addition to many other papers from across the state and beyond.

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The area schools offer a wealth of sports programs for avid sports fans, whether it’s basketball at Braham Area High School, wrestling at Cambridge-Isanti High School or soccer at Cambridge Christian School.

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Isanti County Historical Society When it comes to the history of Isanti County, are you smarter than your fifth grader? Don’t take it too hard if it turns out she is better versed in the subject than you— chances will be she had a chance to attend “Old Time School,” at the West Riverside School. This experience is offered five weeks out of every year to students from the first to eighth grades and takes place at a historical country school preserved by the Isanti County Historical Society. Originally founded in 1965, the mission of the Isanti County Historical Society is to preserve and promote the history of Isanti County. After nearly four decades as an itinerant organization, the Historical Society finally settled in the Heritage Center in the northwest corner of the Isanti County Fairgrounds in 2003. However, after nine years the Heritage Center was totally destroyed by an arson fire on July 8, 2011 and the organization was forced to again relocate and regroup. It has been estimated that 80 percent of all archives and artifacts were lost, as well as the entire building and its offices, community room and kitchen. That’s all history now! After two long years of cleaning burned items, planning, designing, and rebuilding, the Isanti County Historical Society is ready to move forward with “A New Face in the Same Place.” Tentative plans are to move in by June 1, 2013 with a grand opening to celebrate this accomplishment sometime during the summer. The new facility is on the same footprint as the first, with a few tweaks to make it more functional and renter-friendly. Included in the facility

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will be a resource/research center, board/meeting room, licensed kitchen and large 32x50 great room for rentals. Many of the artifacts and collections were lost in the fire, but that only means that ICHS will have to look deeper and further to find replacements for our archives. Executive Director Kathy McCully envisions a proactive organization working with individuals, organizations, and families to collect and share new stories, photos and family histories not only through the library, but on-line, and through living history programs such as Old Time School and Swedish Language and Culture Camp. In addition to the West Riverside School, ICHS collaborates with Isanti County to maintain Spencer Brook School and Historic St. John’s Lutheran Church, both of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Beyond the historic preservation aspect, the Heritage Center is available for the community to rent for reunions, wedding receptions, meetings, seminars, and events seating up to 125-150 people, with a licensed kitchen. Donations for operating support are still being accepted to help the society reorganize and operate as they get back on their feet. Our inability to hold events or rent our facility has made the operating budget very, very thin. If you are determined to outwit your prideful progeny in the future, you can get involved with the Isanti County Historical Society and learn for yourself. Memberships start at $20, and volunteers of all skills and abilities are always welcome and needed. For more information, call 763-689-4229 or visit www.ichs.ws. ��

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Hunting and Fishing in Isanti County

Outdoorsmen eat well in Isanti County Isanti County has a little mix of everything while situated not far from the metro area. There are farms, woods, willow swamps, and waterways across the acres which beckon outdoorsmen to spend hours chasing game, along with drawing in visitors to the resources.

Fishing First off, Rum River courses throughout Isanti County. The Rum has an excellent source in Lake Mille Lacs, and there are many miles of tree-lined waterways for boaters or canoers to enjoy, along with several ramp and carry-in accesses. Primary fishing targets on the Rum are walleyes, northern pike, smallmouth, panfish and the occasional muskie. Bald eagle sightings are a bonus! The lakes of Isanti County are also gorgeous resources. In the west-central side sits the county’s largest lake– Green Lake at 832 acres, managed for walleye and northern pike, with a high-quality population of largemouth bass. Neighboring Green is Spectacle Lake– 224 acres of the clearest water around and a magnet for swimmers. Spectacle is also on a walleye-stocking program. Much of the mid-size to smaller lakes in Isanti County are panfish producers with the bonus of being decent largemouth bass stops. Little Stanchfield, west of Grandy, is a 138-acre backwater of the Rum River which can get hot on crappies or northerns. Blue Lake in the southwest corner is a 309-acre lake known for intermittent nice year-classes of crappies. Sister lakes Lake Skogman and Lake Fannie on the east side also give up crappies regularly with the bonus largemouth

found in the pads. Two gems off the beaten track in the northwestern corner are 212-acre Lory Lake and 220-acre Lewis Lake – both which hold feisty bluegills and decent northern pike. Just over the border to the northeast sits West & East Rush Lake, along with Goose Lake– all quality fisheries.

Hunting The habitat mix in Isanti County, combined with dedicated volunteer hours from several outdoor groups for annual improvements, is home to a strong whitetail deer population. The three deer hunting seasons (archery, firearms & muzzle-loader) draw large numbers of hunters looking for a wall-hanger or meat in the freezer. The bear population in the county has steadily grown the past few years– another draw for early autumn. The fields and water combination keeps home large flocks of Canadian geese, and the backwaters hold squeaking wood ducks, teal and mallards. Pockets of ruffed grouse can be found, as well. Wild turkey hunting is probably experiencing the largest growth from year to year. The first turkey re-introductions in the area began in 1992. Gobblers and hens are now a common sight, and the large groves of oak trees keep them full. Public access to hunting lands has also increased nicely the past 10 years. Isanti County now holds all of these Wildlife Management Areas: Athens (192 acres), Becklin Homestead (specifically for physically challenged hunts only), Bethel (667 ac), Cranberry (317 ac), Crooked Road (381 ac), Dalbo-Krone Bog (3,152 ac), Dobe (100 ac), Margret Lake (488), Marvin W. Schubring Memorial (285 ac), Rice Creek (686 ac), Spectacle (511 ac), Spencer Brook (232 ac) and Stanchfield (40 ac). For more information about WMAs, lakes, regulations and places to buy hunting and fishing licenses, go online to www.dnr.state.mn.us.

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Rum River BMX

Rum River BMX, located in Isanti, is one of the top 10 tracks in the United States as ranked by USA BMX. At this facility, riders as young as 1 years-old to 63 and older, come to learn, practice and race BMX pedal bikes around our state of the art bike racing facility. We offer programs for riders looking to just come out and get some exercise, and have some fun to hardcore racers. We have coaching and mentoring programs, free practice to new riders, free helmets and bikes on a first come, first serve basis. We are home to more than 10 riders who are ranked in the top 10 in the United States and home to more than 26 state title holders. With something for everyone at extremely affordable rates we are a cant miss stop for your spring sum-

mer and fall activities. Don’t forget spectators always watch for free. For more information visit http://www. ihigh.com/rumriverbmx/

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Area Athletic/Sporting Clubs BASEBALL Cambridge-Isanti Competitive Baseball Association www.cibaseball.com C-I Baseball, Diamond Club Todd Smrekar 651-587-2524 Isanti Redbirds www.metrominny.com Coach Steve Allen 763-689-4055 Rum River Bandits Amateur Baseball Club www.htosports.com/RumRiver Tom Koplitz 763-742-3972 BASKETBALL Jacket Hoop Boosters Jody Ledahl, Head Girls Coach 763-689-8749 Mike McDonald, Head Boys Coach 763-689-3534 Competitive Traveling Mike McDonald 763-689-3534 Jody Ledahl 763-689-8749 BICYCLING Cambridge Cycling Club www.outdooredgemn.com KC Bohn 763-552-3343 BMX Rum River BMX www.rumriverbmx.com Kevin Riedemann, president 763-444-5429 BOWLING Isanti County USBC David Pietruszewski 763-689-2589 or 763-238-2000(c) CURLING Cambridge Curling Club - Gateway 763-232-2524 EQUESTRIAN Mid State North Star Saddle Club Val Vetos 763-389-3556 Rising Stars Therapeutic Equitation brleet@aol.com www.rstherapeuticequitationinc.org Brian Leet 763-689-5291 Robin Scholl 320-632-2152 FOOTBALL Competitive Grades 4-5-6 Mike Hennen 763-442-9272 Jacket Backers Barry Thomas 763-267-4458 HOCKEY Cambridge-Isanti Hockey Association Isanti Arena 763-444-6432 MOTO CROSS Norsemen Motorcycle Club www.norsemenmc.org Barney Larson 763-689-2760

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OFF-ROAD CLUBS (4WD) Beater Boys Gene Boyle 763-631-8630 Minnesota 4-Wheel Drive Association www.mn4wda.com Minnesota Go4’s 651-280-8282 Trail Busters Don Irwin 763-444-9988 SNOWMOBILE CLUBS Cambridge Drift Dusters Randy Fox 763-691-8280 Mystic Riders Dave Horizuk 763-389-5852 Sno-Bugs Frank Mitchell 320-358-3603 SOCCER Cambridge-Isanti Soccer Club John Kinsey 763-552-4625 SOFTBALL Cambridge-Isanti Area Softball Association: GENERAL QUESTIONS/TOURNAMENTS Duke Weisbrod 612-702-8183 SWIMMING Great Wolf Swimming www.greatwolfswim.com Dave Bentz 763-569-4070 SPORTSMAN CLUBS Isanti County Sportsmen’s Club 763-691-1604 Bradford Sportsmen’s Club Richard Hansen 763-444-5447 Braham Sportsmen’s Club Kevin Hanson 320-396-3911 Minnesota Deer Hunters (Isanti County) Kevin Kriesel 763-444-9822 Pheasants Forever Al Kouzar 612-309-5469 Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) www.QDMA.com Mac Perry 763-286-6260 Ruffled Grouse Society Rum River Chapter www.ruffedgrousesociety.org James Govednik 612-282-2349 VOLLEYBALL Cambridge-Isanti Youth Vicki Courts 651-674-7763; cell 761-248-1763 WRESTLING Cambridge-Isanti Wrestling Club Neil Jennissen 763-689-4199

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Area Community Clubs/Organizations Chamber of Commerce Cambridge Eric Champion

4-H Clubs Isanti County Extension Office

763-689-1810

AA Alcoholics Anonymous

952-922-0880

A.B.A.T.E. l American Bikers for Awareness, Training and Education Mark Braastad 763-234-5642

www. cambridge-chamber.com 763-689-2505

Chamber of Commerce - Isanti Office

www.isantichamber.com 763-444-8515

Child Care, Licensed Providers

763-689-1711

City of Cambridge Parks Department Steve Wegworth

763-689-1800

Community Center, Grandy Dennis Golden

763-689-4941

Community Center - Isanti Reservations

763-444-5512x0 612-790-9529

Cub Scouts www.northernstarbsa.org CAMBRIDGE: Steve Grandgenett 763-772-7961 ISANTI: Trent Koukol 763-444-6422 East Central Grad Band Lynn Wedlund

763-689-4121

East Central Minnesota Chorale www.eastcentralmnchorale.org. Neil Johnson 763-689-1025 Renee King 651-428-9187

Al Anon Kat Studnek

763-689-8141

Allina Home & Community Services

651-635-9173

American Cancer Society

800-227-2345

American Legion Howard McCarty #290 Steve Grandgenett

ECRW (East Central Republican Women) Lauralynn Staton

763-444-0463

763-689-9936

Auxiliary, American Legion Unit #290 Carol Holmgren

763-689-9936

Education MN, Cambridge-Isanti Carol Hazard Jim Godfrey

763-691-8632 763-689-6410

ARC Retreat Center

763-689-3540

Emergency Management, Dir Mari Bostrom

763-689-8306

Blue Star Moms - Pine City Chapter 16 Mary Jo Mullner pinecitybluestarmoms@gmail.com

320-679-2263

Family Pathways Senior Services Network Collette Colucci, Isanti County

763-552-7284

Fare for All Food Program

763-450-3880

Four Seasons Garden Club Sandy Hartse

763-689-3421

Boy Scouts of America Northern Star Council Jamie Lamprecht Dave Arola

www.northernstarbsa.org 651-254-9171 651-254-9179

Braham Community Garden Club Nancy Kinart Braham Pie Day Nicole Hollenkamp

952-210-9638 www. pieday.com 320-396-4956

Breast Feeding Information www.mnbreastfeedingcoalition.org Barb Anderson 763-689-8270 Call to the Wall (CTTW)/MN Prayer Network Karen Kruger, Ex. Director 763-689-4107

Girl Scouts of America Julie Mohlis BRAHAM: Tish Carlson CAMBRIDGE: Stephanie Burton

www.girlscoutsrv.org 763-971-4034 320-396-3628 763-227-8718

Good Cheer Guild, Grandy Marlys Sutherland

763-689-2048

Greater Twin Cities United Way www.unitedway.org 612-340-7400 Habitat for Humanity, East Central MN Wayne Eller 763-689-0288

Cambridge Business Development Corp. Bob Guetschoff

763-689-2900

Cambridge-Isanti Dollars for Scholars Ray Hoheisel

Heartland Apostolic Prayer Network (HAPN) (North Central U.S. Region 8 Coordinator) Karen Kruger 763-689-4107

763-689-4893

Home School - Sonrise Scholars Shannon Shogren

763-689-6715

IEIC Early Intervention Committee Erin Dohrmann

763-389-6191

Isanti County Agricultural Society Wayne Boettcher Ruth Paschke, secretary

763-444-0420 763-444-9418

Cambridge Kennel Club

www. cmkc.org

Cambridge Medical Center Linda Lamb, Volunteer Coordinator

763-688-8803

Cambridge Public Library Book Club

763-689-7390

Career Exploration Work Experience Program Tracy Struckman 763-689-6453 Chamber of Commerce - Braham Danny Richardson

www. braham.com 320-396-5013

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Area Community Clubs/Organizations (continued) Isanti County DFL Sue Larson

763-286-9964

Isanti County Environmental Coalition Mike Mueller

763-689-1987

Isanti County Fair Office

www. isanticountyfair.com 763-689-2555

Isanti County Historical Society Kathy McCully

www. ichs.ws 763-689-4229

Isanti County Home Delivered Meals Joyce Wallace

763-689-8146

Isanti County Humane Society Leave Message at:

763-689-2334

Isanti County Safety & Rescue Patrol Kevin Carlson

763-689-2141

Isanti County Victim Services Brenda Skogman

763-689-2253

Isanti County Law Enforcement Association Lisa Lovering

Pregnancy Resource Center, East Central

763-689-4319

Prime Time Senior Ministry Marilyn & Leon Carson

763-691-0908

Red Cross, Twin Cities Chapter staffed 24 hrs/day

www.redcrosstc.org 612-871-7676

Red Cross Isanti Co. Disaster Service Twin Cities Chapter

612-871-7676

Refuge, The Roxie Karclis

763-689-3532

Rotary Clubs CAMBRIDGE & ISANTI: Brad Larson

763-444-8120

St. Cloud, MID MN Legal Aid 320-253-0121/1-888-360-2889 Salvation Army Kory Erickson

www. thesalarmy.com 763-689-1841

763-689-2141

Senior Dining Center BRAHAM: Dawn Wolff CAMBRIDGE: Sonja Barrows ISANTI: Isanti Community Ctr.

320-396-4164 763-689-4691 763-444-6100

Isanti County Local Advisory Council for Mental Health (LAC) Isanti County Family Services 763-689-1711

Seven County Senior Federation ISANTI CTY: Gladys Shelley MORA OFFICE:

763-689-3038 1-866-679-4700

Isanti Ice Arena - David C. Johnson Dave Englund

Senior Info & Referral, Cambridge Sue Hughes

763-689-6555

Senior Resource Center, East Central Penny Simonsen

320-679-4065

Sexual Assault Interagency Council - Isanti Brenda Skogman

763-689-2253

Shalom Thrift Store

763-689-0348

Square Dance Club, Cambridge Corners Rosemary Wilson

763-444-4598

TOPS, MN #1312, Cambridge Becky Carlson

763-689-5025

TOPS, MN #1755, Isanti Carri Scott

763-607-1055

www. isantiarena.org 763-444-6432

Isanti Parks & Recreation Commission Barry Wendorf www.co.isanti.mn.us/parksrechome.html

763-689-8220

Knights of Columbus BRAHAM: John Schockman CAMBRIDGE: Steve Grandgenett

320-396-2196 763-772-7961

Liberterian Party Larry Fuhol

763-444-9008

Lions Clubs CAMBRIDGE: Mary Mack GRANDY: Don Bistodeau ISANTI: Tony Tempesta

763-444-4371 320-396-3669 763-444-4425

Ministerial Association, Cambridge-Isanti Bill Berg

www.newhopecambridge.org 763-552-7979

United States Reformation Prayer Network (USRPN) (North Central U.S. Regional 8 Coordinator) Karen Krueger 763-689-4107

Minnesota Apostolic Prayer Network (MAPN) Karen Kruger, MN State Coordinator 763-689-4107

Veteran’s Service Office Jim Rostberg

763-689-3591

Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) Tonia Wagner 763-689-3790

VFW Post #2735 Isanti

763-444-9787

West Riverside Museum School Kathy McCully, ex. director

www.ichs.ws 763-689-4229

WIC Women, Infants & Children

763-689-4212

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Beth Zak Michelle Anderson

763-689-3576 651-408-1108 763-444-9607

Narcotics Anonymous

952-922-0880

New Pathways, Inc. Jolene Schladweiler, ex. 4

Wine Club Bobbi Mix

763-689-2468

763-691-0121

Oak Land Vocational Center Advisory Rebecca Fuller

Writer’s Association, Pines & Prairie Loren Brabec

320-396-4152

763-552-6262

Young Life

763-689-3823

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Dale Peterson

763-444-9352

Play, Inc. Youth Theatre Aaron Knudsvig

www.playinconline.org 763-691-8096

If you would like to be listed in our 2014 book, please call 763689-1981 or email jeff.andres@ecm-inc.com.

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Isanti County Fair The Isanti County Fair will be the place to be this summer when they celebrate the 136th Annual Fair with “Oktoberfest in July” at the 2013 Fair. Thanks to the ‘County Fair Arts Access and Cultural Heritage Grant Program,’ funding was received again this year to “to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota’s history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs.” This year’s Isanti County Fair will be celebrating our German Heritage with traditional ethnic and cultural entertainment. Some of the entertainment planned for this year’s fair will be the ‘Concord Singers’ from New Ulm, Minn., who will be performing authentic German selections. You will not want to miss this opportunity to experience their extensive repertoire of current and traditional German popular standards and “Volksweise.” The Concord Singers are known as the foremost amateur German-language male chorus in America and they have traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada and Europe entertaining audiences with their exuberant style. In addition to the Concord Singers, the Elk River Brass Band featuring their Bavarian Style of German music, will be performing Thursday evening, along with a traditional German Dinner which will be served at the Bandshell for

those who want to try an authentic taste of the Old World. There will be plenty of demonstrations, exhibits, and competitions along with returning favorites Cock-a-doodle Zoo, Historic turn-of-the-century Stillwater Trolley’s, great Bandshell entertainment and plenty of good food. Make plans to come out to the 2013 Fair. “Celebrate the Best Five Days of July” while learning about our Heritage with ‘Oktoberfest in July’ at the 136th Annual Isanti County Fair. More information about the Isanti County Fair can be found at www.isanticountyfair.com

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Friday, July 26th • 8:30 a.m.-Noon Fun • Games • Music • Animals • Inflatables Sponsored by Area Organizations & Businesses If you would like to sponsor, volunteer or be a part of Kids Day at the Isanti County Fair, please contact Tonya Orbeck at 763-691-6001.

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Cambridge Medical Center

Cambridge Medical Center is a regional medical facility providing quality clinic and hospital services to residents in East Central Minnesota, including Isanti County, for more than 50 years. It is a Joint Commission accredited health care facility. Each year more than 167,000 patients are seen in the medical center’s clinic. The medical staff of approximately 100 physicians and mid-level providers encompasses a wide range of medical specialties including: allergy, anesthesiology, audiology, oncology, cardiology, dermatology, diabetes and nutrition education, ear, nose & throat, emergency medicine, endocrinology, family medicine, general surgery, hospitalist, infectious diseases, internal medicine, nephrology, neurology, occupational medicine, ob-gyn, ophthalmology & optometry, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics and adolescent medicine, plastic and reconstructive surgery, podiatry, psychiatry & psychology, radiology, sports medicine, spine/back, urology, and vascular services. The 86-bed hospital provides care to more than 3,600 patients each year. Inpatient medical services include intensive care/coronary care, medical, pediatrics, and maternity care. Inpatient mental health and chemical dependency care is provided in a dedicated wing of the medical center. Outpatient care includes same day surgery and infusion

therapy, such as chemotherapy. More than 91,000 outpatient visits occur each year. The Medical Center’s oncology services have been designated as a Virginia Piper Cancer Institute service. The Level IV trauma emergency department is staffed 24/7 by physicians who specialize in emergency care. Nearly 16,000 patients are seen in the Emergency Department annually and in the fall of 2012, the new 15,000 square foot emergency room opened. Lab and radiology services are located on-site. Cambridge Medical Center’s Radiology Department is accredited by the American College of Radiology and MQSA and offers state-of-the-art technology including ultrasound, digital mammography, spiral CT scan, MRI, and PET/CT scan. Physical therapy and other specialized rehabilitation services are provided through the Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, located in the medical center. In addition to clinic and hospital care, the following services are available on site for patient convenience: same day clinic appointments, Eye Clinic & Optical Shop, and Allina Health Cambridge pharmacy (retail pharmacy). Cambridge Medical Center is a part of Allina Health, a non-profit health care system dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing greater health to individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. For more information call 763-689-7700 or visit www. cambridgemedicalcenter.com.

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Elmhurst Commons

Elmhurst Commons was founded 14 years ago, using the former site of Braham Middle School to construct a 36-unit housing for independent seniors age 55 and older. Having established a reputation for quality care, Elmhurstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s range of services was expanded three years ago to include housing for senior citizens who require assisted living. Assisted living services include daily lunches and dinners, wireless pendants, housekeeping, laundry, emergency assistance from on-site staff and access to registered nurse on call 24 hours a day. Both independent and assisted se-

niors receive air conditioning, cable TV, garbage removal and daily activities at no additional cost. Elmhurst primarily serves seniors from the surrounding area, including Kanabec, Pine, Chisago and Isanti counties. Future plans for Elmhurst may include constructing additional units to accommodate the rising demand for senior housing. In the meantime, the staff of 25, continues to pride itself on the homey atmosphere, quality food and personal care they provide for each resident. To contact, call 320-396-0440.

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Braham Area Schools

Braham Area Schools is located just north of the greater metropolitan area in east central Minnesota. The district contains approximately 140 square miles of territory in Isanti, Pine, Chisago and Kanabec Counties of east central Minnesota. It includes the cities of Braham (population 1,798) and Grasston (population 120+). Braham Area Schools has a tradition of strong family and community values and are dedicated to providing high-quality positive life-long learning to nurture each individual’s unique potential, talent and self-worth. Braham Area Schools also house the headquarters of the East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative, a joint-powers association of area schools providing interactive TV programming to its members. The district is also a member of the School-To-Work Partnership along with 12 other school districts/ communities that comprise the East Central Minnesota Workforce Council. The district is also a part of the I-35 Tech Prep Consortium, along with six other area schools. They invite you to take a look at what their district has to offer. Most importantly, they offer small class sizes with dedicated teachers to provide an excellent education to their students. Braham Elementary School Braham Area Elementary School, grades K-6, provides a comprehensive and challenging education to all students. Reading probes are done three times a year to ensure that all students are progressing in their fluency. Kindergarten students attend all day, every other day. First grade students gain reading strategies through guided reading and literature circles. Grades 2-6 use the SRA Reading Mastery Program; a direct instruction program that keeps students moving forward with their reading skills. Many elementary classrooms are equipped with

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Smart Boards that allow the students to become interactive with the curriculum throughout the day. This handson approach has been key to making the students understand the curriculum better. Supplemental programs such as Study Island and Accelerated Reading help differentiate and individualize the curriculum for students. Title One, ESL (English as a Second Language), DAPE (Direct Adaptive Physical Education), and Special Education help integrate students within the mainstream classrooms. Specialists in music, computer technology, physical education, and media enrich the students’ day and help produce creative thinkers. To provide a safe environment for students that need care before and after school the school has a program called Braham Area High School Braham Area High School provides students with many opportunities to receive a well-rounded education. Along with the core subjects students have the opportunity to explore their personal interests through electives offered in foreign language, family and consumer science, industrial technology, business, music, art and science. Classes are also offered over the ITV system for students who wish to take classes not taught at the high school. College bound students can get a head start on their college credits by taking classes offered through the College in the Schools program, AP US History, and concurrent enrollment courses offered through Pine Technical College. In addition to band and choir classes students can demonstrate their musical talents by participating in Echelon, Jazz Band, pep band and the school musical. Students interested in outdoor activities are given

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an excellent opportunity through the physical education department to participate in cross country skiing, snowshoeing and rollerblading. Students also can give back to the school by serving as peer tutors or teacher assistants. Students may also participate in a variety of athletic activities as well as established speech, academic bowl and school play programs. Braham Alternative Learning Program The Braham ALP is a school of choice where high school students are working on earning their high school diploma. ALP is a licensed, public, alternative high school.

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ALP also supports student-centered strategies, choice, and autonomy in many of its assignments, along with our core curriculum, utilizing technology, to increase motivation and engagement in learning. For 10 years now, the Braham ALP has worked with Tusen Tack, its local second-hand clothing store. Some of their ongoing Service Learning projects include loading two semi-trucks a year with clothing that is shipped to the cities. Students also clean up the local parks each year. They assisted in the planning and installation of their skate-park and multiple beautification projects of local gardens.

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Cambridge-Isanti School District #911

Cambridge-Isanti School District #911 is a comprehensive Pre-K through Grade 12 district serving the cities of Isanti and Cambridge and most of Isanti County, Minnesota. High quality education and academic success are long standing traditions in the Cambridge-Isanti School District and communities. They believe for all students to be successful in reaching their potential, a strong relationship needs to be developed between home and school. They encourage all members of the community to take an active role in their schools. Cambridge Primary School serves the northern portion of the Cambridge-Isanti School District. This attendance area is approximately 140 square miles and includes the cities of Cambridge, Dalbo, and Grandy. It houses Pre-K through grade 2 with a population of just over 630 students. CPS has 48 licensed and 28 support staff. The entire staff works hard to teach to the Minnesota Academic Standards and to develop positive relationships with all. We teach all our students beginning basic skills of Reading, Mathematics, and Language Arts to help them all become 21st century learners. Isanti Primary School and the Early Childhood Program currently serves approximately 500 Pre K - 2nd grade students who live in the area surrounding the city of Isanti. These programs offer early childhood family education, early childhood preschool and early childhood special needs programs, as well as a traditional kindergarten every other day program and a fee-based All Day, Every Day Kindergarten program. Isanti Primary School also includes first and second grade programs. IPS offers specialist classes for K - 2 in the areas of music, media, writing lab, PE and skills lab. We currently have 20 sections of K - 2 students. IPS houses two computer labs and has a SMART board and Apple TV technology in every classroom. Each teacher has an iPad for instructional use in the classroom and the Media Center has 30 iPads used with all students. Isanti Intermediate School and School For All Seasons is located in Isanti, Minnesota and is in a facility built in 2006 that houses its traditional calendar intermediate grades 3-5 and its year-round program in grades K-5. The building has 40 classrooms, five conference rooms, a gymnasium, three computer labs, a technology room, a large media center, a music room, a cafeteria that seats 250-300 people, two baseball fields, and a large playground. The school has an enrollment of 450 students in the Isanti Intermediate School and an enrollment of 215 students in the School For All Seasons. Each grade level and program has their own wing or house. The school is also home to the bus transfer station for the Isanti portion of the school district. The School For All Sea-

sons is an option for Cambridge-Isanti students in grades K-5 that follows a year-round schedule that begins in August and ends in June. Cambridge Intermediate School currently serves approximately 625 students in grades 3 – 5 who live in the northern half of the Cambridge-Isanti School District. It has 24 regular education classrooms, two gyms, three computer labs, a music room and a media center. CIS students and staff celebrate their academic and character education successes each trimester with a Blue Jacket Pride Recognition ceremony. Cambridge Middle School, grades 6-8, is committed to quality education for all students. Students at CMS are encouraged to expand their talents in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our Renaissance program recognizes students for academic excellence and improvement. Students are also recognized for outstanding evidence of the five character traits-Honesty, Self-Discipline, Respect, Compassion and Responsibility. Our vision is to create and academic culture at CMS where students can learn the skills they will need to succeed in this 21st century. All of our staff works to create a place where students get an education that is both academically rigorous and “real-world” relevant. Isanti Middle School (IMS) currently serves approximately 450 students in grades 6-8 living in the city of Isanti and surrounding area. IMS is one of two schools residing within one building. IMS shares the building with the Minnesota Center (MNC) and follows the traditional school calendar. The Minnesota Center (MNC) is Cambridge-Isanti’s optional year-round middle school program located at the Isanti Middle School site. MNC’s follows a year-round calendar and has been an option for district parents since its founding in 1995. Originally, the school calendar followed a 45-15 configuration where students learned for 45 days (nine weeks of school) and were on intersession break for 15 days (three weeks of vacation). That calendar has been modified over the years and currently students have 6-8 weeks of school followed by 1-2 week intersessions. The school year starts at the beginning of August and runs through the middle of June.

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Cambridge-Isanti High School, located in North Cambridge, is the home of the “Blue Jackets”. With an average enrollment just under 1600, students in grades 9 through 12 attend five classes each trimester. Students are offered required courses, a variety of electives, and may take advantage of college courses taught right at the high school. Students can complete over 1 1/2 years of college during their junior and senior years at the high school. Extracurricular activities offer an assortment of opportunities from a rich variety of athletics and music options, to Mock Trial and Model United Nations, to multiple theater and speech options. In addition to classroom settings, computer labs, a swimming pool, and career center, the CIHS campus has multiple athletic fields, tennis courts, and a performing arts center to be proud of. Administration, faculty and staff all work hard together to make Cambridge-Isanti High School the best learning place for students. Athletics and Activities Cambridge-Isanti Public Schools is a proud member of the Minnesota State High School League and participates in the Mississippi 8 Athletic and Activities Conference and Section 7AA. The Bluejacket Athletics and Activities Department offers 26 athletic programs, along with speech, mock trial, one-act play, visual arts and music opportunities. Academic gold awards (cumulative team grade point average of 3.50 or higher) have been earned this year by girls’ cross country, football, and girls’ tennis. Silver award winning teams (cumulative team grade point average of 3.30-3.50) have been earned by boys’ cross country, boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer, girls’ swimming and diving, and volleyball. We are very proud of the academic, activity, fine arts, and athletic successes of our students at Cambridge-Isanti. Oak Land Cooperative Center is a partnership of the following three school districts: Cambridge-Isanti, Princeton and St. Francis. Alternative Educational services and Technical/Career planning for students is the focus of the Cooperative. The Area Learning Center programming provides a wide range of “comprehensive services” for students K-12th grade. Students served qualify under the Minnesota Graduation Incentives Criteria for alternative education. Oak Land’s priority is supporting the needs of students as they journey toward a high school diploma. The following programs are collaborative efforts with the partnering districts: Targeted Services, MCA Remediation, Academic Credit make-up, Academic Intervention, Middle and Secondary Level Programming. Cambridge-Isanti Community Education See Page 68-69 for information about the programs offered by Cambridge-Isanti Community Education. School Board Regular School Board meetings are normally scheduled the third Thursday following the first Monday of every month in the Community Room in the Education Center. Special School Board meetings are scheduled as needed. The date, time, and place are posted and announced as far in advance as possible and in accordance with state law. Check the website for specific dates and times of future meetings at www. cambridge.k12.mn.us. Members are elected for 4 (four) year terms, unless a vacancy exists in an unexpired term. Current members of the School Board are Mark Becker, Jenni Caulk, Gary Hawkins, Tim Hitchings, Heidi Sprandel, Lynn Wedlund, and Darcy Winsor.

Cambridge-Isanti High School 430 8th Ave. NW Cambridge, MN ~55008 Office: 763-689-6066 Attendance Line: 763-689-6090 Fax: 763-689-6060 Counseling Office Fax: 763-6896070 C-I Early Childhood Program Cambridge Site 428 2nd Ave. NW Cambridge, MN 55008 Office: 763-691-6691 Fax: 763-691-6692 Isanti Site: 301 Co. Rd. 5 W Isanti, MN 55040 Office: 763-691-8733 Cambridge Intermediate 428 2nd Ave. NW Cambridge, MN ~55008 Office: 763-691-6600 Attendance Line: 763-691-6610 Fax: 763-691-6699 Cambridge Middle 31374 Xylite St. NE Cambridge, MN ~55008 Office: 763-552-6300 Attendance Line: 552-6310 Fax: 552-6399 Cambridge Primary 310 Elm St. N. Cambridge, MN 55008 Office: 763-691-6500 Attendance Line: 763-691-6510 Fax: 763-691-6599 Community Education 625B Main Street N Cambridge, MN 55008 Office: 763-689-6189 Fax: 763-689-6239 District 911 Office Education Center 625A Main Street N Cambridge, MN 55008 Office: 763-689-6188 Fax: 763-689-6200 ECMECC 531 Elmhurst Ave. S PO Box 488 Braham , MN 55006 Phone: 320-396-3674 Fax: 320-396-0122 Isanti Intermediate / School For All Seasons 101 9th Avenue NE Isanti, MN 55040 Office: 763-552-8800 Attendance Line: 763-552-8810 Fax: 763-552-8899

Isanti Middle School / Minnesota Center 201 Centennial Dr. Isanti, MN ~55040 Office: 763-691-8600 Attendance Line: 763-691-8661 Fax: 763-691-8662 Isanti Primary 301 Co. Rd. 5 W Isanti, MN 55040 Office: 763-691-8778 Attendance Line: 763-691-8770 Fax: 763-691-8700 M.E.T.O. 1425 State St. Cambridge, MN 55008 Phone: 763-689-7262 DSL: 763-689-7336 Oak Land East (ALC) 626 Main St. N Cambridge, MN ~55008 Office: 763-552-8770 Fax: 763-552-8772 Oak Land West (ALC) 625C Main St. N Cambridge, MN ~55008 Office: 763-552-6262 Fax: 763-552-6269 Rum River South 801 20th Ave. ~NE Cambridge, MN ~55008 Office: 763-552-6700 Fax: 763-552-6740 Rum River Special Ed. Co-Op 140 Buchanan St. N, Suite 150 Cambridge, MN ~55008 Office: 763-689-3600 Fax: 763-689-3601 Transportation 635 18th Ave. SW Cambridge, MN ~55008 Office: 763-552-6287 Fax: 763-552-6299

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Cambridge Christian School Now is the most pivotal time in history to recognize the importance of passing Godly values to the next generation. Parents won’t be able to pass on their faith or their values, or even protect their kids from the culture, unless they make the relational connections, loving bonds and intimate attachments that the children so desperately want and need. Cambridge Christian School strives to make those connections and bonds on a daily basis whether it’s in the classroom, in the hallway, or on the field of play. They take the education of each child seriously and endeavor to partner with parents in preparing each student to fulfill the wondrous future God has in store for them. Together they can mentor tomorrow’s Christian leaders today. Cambridge Christian School was founded in 1978 to partner with parents in educating their children within a Christian worldview. This has been the consistent mission of CCS throughout the school’s history. Their mission statement states that they exist “to partner with parents in providing a spiritual foundation through academic and extracurricular programs where children are challenged to become Christ-honoring servants.” At Cambridge Christian School they believe the most important thing one generation can do is equip the next generation to glorify God. To reach that end, they focus on four areas in equipping the next generation. They disciple students in learning how to follow Christ. They teach students to know and understand things they need to know and understand. They mentor students by serving as guiding friends and advisors. They coach students to successfully apply what they know. In short, what makes Cambridge Christian School different is that they make education personal. They build meaningful relationships, involve parents, have a purposeful and relevant curriculum, promote learning outside of the traditional classroom, and cultivate a Christ-like citizenship. They consistently strive for excellence in all aspects of your child’s education. As faculty and staff they truly believe that each child is a unique, one-of-a-kind, unrepeatable, never-to-be-seen-again, created-in-the-imageof-God, MIRACLE. Cambridge Christian School serves the whole family from Pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Early Education Center provides both certified preschool and licensed daycare throughout the day. Their kindergarten through twelfth grade program provides academic, athletic and fine arts offerings as well as promotes active community service options throughout the school year. Cambridge Christian School, including the recently completed outdoor athletic fields, is located at 2211 Old Main Street South in Cambridge and can be seen from Highway 65. Cambridge Christian School offers a wide variety of athletic programs for our students. Our goal for each student athlete is that they would be an example of Jesus Christ both on and off the field of play. Character development is a primary focus of our sports program. The coach’s and athlete’s character should honor God in each sporting event. CCS’ programs have been very successful. The athletic teams routinely have finished at or near the top of league play. Several CCS athletes have gone on to play at the collegiate level. Secondary students meet in the core classes (math, English, social studies, science and Bible) four days a week while reserving the fifth day for superblocks of electives and service time. Both the students and staff have enjoyed this format and they are seeing the positive results it brings the learning experience. Cambridge Christian School has also demonstrated positive

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results through its Online Academy. The CCS Online Academy was created to offer a flexible way to meet the scheduling needs of high school students. The world is changing and the educational environment is changing as well. Students currently in college are finding their experience with online learning helps prepare them for higher education. Whether it is accessing materials in the libraries, managing the scheduling process, taking exams or prerequisite courses, nearly every student is expected to handle the online environment these days. One of the goals of CCS is to provide our students more experiences in an online environment. Each year CCS accepts new students from several different educational systems. Because of that, a particular student may find that they need a class outside of the normal sequence. Online education will allow us to meet that need. Certain students may need additional course choices or may need to be able to recover a lost credit. The CCS Online Academy also provides students the opportunity to participate in both Advanced Placement and Dual Credit college courses. Another benefit of Cambridge Christian School is having all their K-12 programs on one site. Older students enjoy working with the younger students in both reading groups and tutoring sessions. The elementary students benefit from the experience and knowledge of the secondary students. The older students also discover that their actions and interactions are observed and mimicked by the younger students. Few decisions will have as lasting an impact on the life of a child as the choice of his or her school. Cambridge Christian School believes that God has a wonderful plan for each child. It is the school’s goal to help students find their strengths and develop the intellectual, emotional, social, physical and spiritual health to accomplish whatever road is set before them. If what you have learned about Cambridge Christian School fits with your family’s beliefs and needs, you are invited to make application for enrollment. Prospective parent tours are always available, and student visits can be arranged throughout the academic year. For detailed information on admissions, including grade openings and a current tuition and fee schedule, please contact the Admissions Office. Financial aid for grades K-12 is available for accepted students with proven financial need. For further information or to arrange a school visit, please contact: Cambridge Christian School 2211 Old Main Street South Cambridge, Minnesota 55008 (763) 689-3806 FAX (763) 689-3807 jdoble@cambridgechristianschool.org Cambridge Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin in its educational programs, admissions policies or financial aid.

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Anoka Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campus (ARCC)

Residents of East Central Minnesota don’t have to travel far for a college education or to find the lowest cost tuition in the entire state. Affordable, high-quality education is right here at Anoka-Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campus. Classes are offered at several off-site locations as well, including Blaine, Elk River, Monticello, North Branch, and others. With campuses in both Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Anoka-Ramsey has been a leading provider of

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higher education and training in East Central Minnesota since 1978. The college serves more than 12,000 learners of all ages annually as they pursue two-year degrees that stand alone or transfer as the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, or certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers. Anoka-Ramsey is fully accredited and a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, which includes 31 institutions on 54 campuses. Anoka-Ramsey offers two-year degrees: associate in arts, associate in applied science, associate in science and associate in fine arts. All degrees contain multiple emphases to help students choose and mold their personal education. There are also numerous short-term certificate opportunities, such as Pharmacy Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid (CNA/ HHA) Computer Network Security, Administrative Specialist or Business Communications. By working in cooperation with state universities, students are able to earn a bachelor’s of science in Nursing and a bachelor’s of science in Special Education. For more information about classes and programs, visit AnokaRamsey.edu or call at 763-433-1100.

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I.S.D. #911 Cambridge-Isanti Community Education

The mission of Cambridge-Isanti District 911 Community Education is to enrich the lives of everyone in the community by providing opportunities for lifelong learning. They offer something for everyone. To learn more or to register for classes, stop by their office at 625B Main Street North in Cambridge; call 763-689-6189; or browse www. cambridge.k12.mn.us/~comm-ed/. Community Ed Programs include: They offer a variety of early childhood programs at several locations. The mission of Cambridge-Isanti District #911 Early Childhood and Family Programs is to provide comprehensive program offerings, services and resources which educate, support and strengthen families with children ages birth through kindergarten entrance. Early Childhood Programs include: District 911 Preschool, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Early Childhood Screening, School Readiness, Early Childhood Census, and Teenage Parenting Program (TAPP). For general information, call 763-691-6691 or emailearlychildhood@ cambridge.k12.mn.us The Cambridge site is at Cambridge Intermediate School - Early Childhood (CIS-EC), 428 2nd Ave. N.W., Cambridge, MN 55008. In Isanti, go to Isanti Primary School - Early Childhood (IPS-EC), 301 Co. Rd. 5, Isanti, MN 55040. Community Education partners with Cambridge-Isanti schools to offer a fee-based, every day kindergarten option. Call 763-689-6189. District 911 Community Education’s School Age Child Care Program is called “Adventure Center.” There are sites at Isanti Primary School, Isanti Intermediate School and Cambridge Primary School. They offer fun, caring and kid-friendly child care programming for youth in grades K - 5. For more information, call 763-689-6221 or 763-6896180. District 911 Cambridge-Isanti Community Education and the Activities Department partner to offer developmental camps and clinics for youth. Call 763-6896224. Get involved in a wide variety of enrichment and recreational opportunities for kids in preschool to grade 12 including specialty camps, sports, arts & crafts and more. Call 763-689-6224. Have fun swimming. They offer swimming lessons, C-I Aquatics, Parent & Child Swim, Adult Fitness Swim, and Family Open Swim. Call 763-689-6227.

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I.S.D. #911 C-I Community Education (continued)

Adult Basic Education includes: GED (High School Equivalency Diploma) Preparation and Testing, One-toOne Reading Help, Get Ready for College Math Study Sessions, and English as a Second Language (ESL) including ESL Family Literacy. We serve the school districts of Braham, Cambridge-Isanti, Mora, and Princeton. Call 763689-6228. The mission of the Adults with Disabilities (AWD) Program is to provide quality, accessible lifelong learning opportunities for people with all types of disabilities. They work to achieve this by providing Inclusion, Assess and Adapted programs. Call 763-689-6224. They offer various adult classes and activities on the topics of Business & Finance, Computer & Technology, Creative Arts, Fitness & Recreation, Health & Wellness, and Special Interest. Call 763-689-6189. District 911 facilities and fields are available for use by groups and organizations. Call 763-689-6222 or 763-6896232. People can also obtain passes to walk in the buildings during non-school hours. Hardy Center See world class entertainment close to home at the Richard G. Hardy Performing Arts Center. Located in the Cambridge-Isanti High School at 430 8th Ave. N.W. in Cambridge, tickets are sold online atwww.hardycenter.com, by phone at 763-689-6189, and in person at the Community Ed Office at 625B Main Street North in Cambridge. Performers rave about the fabulous acoustics and audiences praise the friendly ambiance. Park for free. Spend a fraction on tickets that you’d spend in the Twin Cities. And because the center has seating for 720, and every seat’s a good seat, you’re never far from the action. Open since the spring of 1999, the Hardy Center has offered a diverse set of shows each year – everything from Celtic to bluegrass to gospel to children’s theatre. Shows are organized through a committee comprised of community members enthusiastic about bringing quality performances to the Cambridge- Isanti area. Student and group discounts are available. Upcoming Shows: Check online at www.hardycenter.com, to see the upcoming shows. You can also follow and get news by “liking” the Hardy Center Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hardy-Center/118405108628.

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Community Education is a program offered through the Braham Area school district, but with separate funding from state and local sources. The program’s purpose is to provide opportunities for people of ALL ages to learn and grow in a wide variety of areas. From newborns to senior adults, ALL ages and levels of learners can benefit from Community Education! They ask that any community residents with young children that are new to their district or welcoming the arrival of a new baby, to call the school office at 320-3965219 to fill out a census form. It is imperative to the funding of their programs and helps them to better prepare for your child when entering kindergarten. The Braham Area Community Ed programs are designed with YOU and your family in mind. Here they are at a glance: Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is for birth through kindergarten entrance, welcoming our community’s earliest learners and their families. Through a variety of on-going parent/child educational classes and activities, this program helps strengthen the parent’s role as a child’s first and foremost teacher! School Readiness is a preschool program for children ages 3-5 yrs. Classes offer preschooler’s fun and educa-

tional experiences that better prepares a child for kindergarten, including an easier transition and love for learning! Youth is for student’s in grades kindergarten through 12, including home schooled students. The program offers numerous fun and engaging educational and recreational classes, activities, field trips, summer camps and more going beyond the typical day! Adults of ALL ages can enjoy a wide variety of classes and events that involve physical & mental well-being, education, and general interest. Classes range from motor coach trips, fitness, various certifications, arts, cooking and much more! Adults do NOT have to live in the Braham district or have children attending the Braham Schools to participate. Adult Basic Education (ABE) is offered thru a collaboration with Isanti County giving adults a chance to brush up on their basic skills or to take their GED test. To learn more about these programs or to register for classes, they invite you to stop by their office in the Braham Area High School, or call 320-396-2677, or visit our website at braham.k12.mn.us. The website will give you access to their most current upcoming classes and events including: Youth and Adult Driver’s Training, Zumba, Yoga, an informative Internet Safety presentation, a field trip to see the Twins play at Target Field and even a “Beach Bash” outing for the little ones. Please contact them today! They guarantee YOU a worthwhile experience, including new friendships and lots of FUN!

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Arctic Plunge raises $16,000 for local organizations

A large crowd gathered for the 11th Annual Arctic Plunge held Saturday, March 2, 2013 near Captain’s on Long Lake in Bradford. Over 130 jumpers braved the icy waters to raise approximately $16,000 for several area community organizations. Since the Arctic Plunge began in 2002, over $250,000 has been raised for local organizations. Each jumper is asked to raise $100 to participate in the Plunge. Photos by Rachel Kytonen

Ryan Huizenga, plant manager at DairiConcepts in Dalbo, strikes a ‘Superman’ pose prior to taking the plunge. Even though they appeared a little hesitant, his colleagues, Shanda Paulson and Tracy Bassamore (Robin), also braved the frigid waters.

Loren Sikkink from Dean’s Heating & Air Conditioning heads into the icy waters with a smile.

Isanti Mayor George Wimmer (right) faces off with the Minnesota Owls mascot after Owls’ goalie Mike Rice drops the puck. Following the face off, Wimmer took the plunge.

Cara, Jill and Betsy from Captain’s on Long Lake bared the cold in their bikinis prior to taking the plunge.

The team, “Pub Jump,” wore colorful St. Patrick’s Day outfits for the Arctic Plunge.

Bryan Cotch strikes a pose prior to landing in the water.

Members of the University of Minnesota Army ROTC warm up on the ice by doing some push ups prior to taking the plunge.

Mark Benjamin, criminal defense attorney from Cambridge, portrays a humorous skit regarding Lance Armstrong prior to taking the plunge.

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Isanti County Government Offices Unless otherwise noted, all government offices but Family Services are located at the Isanti County Government Center, 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge. Family Services is located in the Oakview Building Complex at 1700 East Rum River Drive Suite A in Cambridge. County Administrator Kevin VanHooser.....................................................763-689-3859 kevin.vanhooser@co.isanti.mn.us Deputy County Administrator/ Human Resources Director Barb Baar....................................................................763-689-3859 barb.baar@co.isanti.mn.us Auditor/Treasurer Terry Treichel, Auditor/Treasurer.......................763-689-1644 terry.treichel@co.isanti.mn.us Angie Larson, Deputy Auditor angie.larson@co.isanti.mn.us Assessor Michelle Moen.........................................................763-689-2752 michelle.moen@co.isanti.mn.us Attorney Jeff Edblad.................................................................763-689-2253 jeff.edblad@co.isanti.mn.us Shila Walek Hooper, Chief Deputy Atty...........763-689-2253 shila.walek@co.isanti.mn.us Attorney-Assistants Dave Kraemer, Stacy A. St. George, Tim Nelson, Bob Bieniek, Jill Olson Building Official Tim Anderson...........................................................763-689-5165 tim.anderson@co.isanti.mn.us Chisago-Isanti Heartland Express 245 2nd Avenue SE, Cambridge........................763-689-8131 Craig Rempp, Director craig.rempp@co.isanti.mn.us Coroner Quinn Strobl.............................................................763-236-9050 Court Administrator Monica Tschumper.................................................763-689-2292 monica.tschumper@courts.state.mn.us Emergency Management/Homeland Security Mari Bostrom, Director..........................................763-689-8306 mari.bostrom@co.isanti.mn.us Extension Office Amanda Swenson, 4-H Coordinator................763-689-1810 swen0291@umn.edu Family Services Department Penny Messer, Director.........................................763-689-1711 penny.messer@co.isanti.mn.us 1700 East Rum River Dr. S., Suite A Family Nutrition Program Ruth Thunstrom, Coordinator............................763-689-1810

Health Officer Dr. Donald Deye, CMC...........................................763-689-4071 Highway Engineer Richard Heilman......................................................763-689-1870 rheilman@highway.co.isanti.mn.us 232 Emerson Avenue North Information Systems Kristy Anderson, Manager...................................763-689-8200 Jail 509 18th Avenue SW.............................................763-689-2397 Maintenance Jeffrey Benting.........................................................763-689-8261 Parks Barry Wendorf, Director........................................763-689-8220 barry.wendorf@co.isanti.mn.us Probate Registrar Monica Tschumper.................................................763-689-2292 monica.tschumper@courts.state.mn.us Probation Tim MacMillan, Director.......................................763-689-3052 tim.macmillan@co.isanti.mn.us Public Health Kathy Minkler, Director.........................................763-689-4071 kathy.minkler@co.isanti.mn.us Recorder Karen Anderson.......................................................763-689-1191 karen.anderson@co.isanti.mn.us Safety & Rescue.................................................................763-689-2141 Sheriff Russ Monson............................................................763-689-2141 www.isantisheriff.com Solid Waste Officer Tim Anderson...........................................................763-689-5165 tim.anderson@co.isanti.mn.us Surveyor Don Hansen..............................................................763-689-4749 Veterans Service Office Jim Rostberg, Director...........................................763-689-3591 jim.rostberg@co.isanti.mn.us Zoning...................................................................................763-689-5165 Tim Anderson, Zoning Administrator tim.anderson@co.isanti.mn.us Trina Wing, Deputy Zoning Administrator Terry Lakin, Building Technician Holly Nelson, Compliance Technician/ Water Plan Coordinator/Agriculture Inspector

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East Central Minnesota Chorale The East Central Minnesota Chorale is a civic choir representing more than 10 East Central Minnesota communities. Their mission: To bring fine choral music, performed at a high artistic level, to East Central Minnesota. Join the Chorale The Chorale welcomes all capable singers who love the challenge of fine quality choral music. Adults of all ages, young and older, sing in the chorale. If you are interested in becoming a chorale member please contact the chorale director, Mark Potvin at ecmcdirector@ gmail.com. Rehearsals are held September through early May on Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Cambridge Lutheran Church, 621 Old North Main Street in Cambridge. History David Clarke founded the East Central Minnesota Chorale in 1980. Clarke was choral director at Cambridge High School, and after leaving Cambridge, became director of music at Normandale Lutheran Church in Edina. Dr. Dennis Port, now the conductor of the Bethel University Choir, also served as director for a few years. Mark Potvin, Choral Director at Princeton High School,took over as music director of the Chorale in September 2007. Throughout the years the Chorale performed in several cities in East Central Minnesota, and the Twin Cities. They also took regional tours, performing in Duluth, Grand Forks, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Rochester, Marshall, and other Minnesota towns. The Chorale performed at the state convention of the American Choral Directors Association, as well as the ACDA regional convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. Over 150 East Central Minnesota residents have been members of the Chorale. Performances The chorale repertoire includes everything from classical Re-

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naissance to Contemporary styles, including classic choral selections, oratorios, folk songs and spirituals, as well as Broadway and pops arrangements. The Chorale has invited local high school choirs to join them in Major Works/Scholarship concerts and has performed with orchestra and professional soloists. The concerts provide a unique experience for area high school singers. The Chorale annually awards two vocal music scholarships at this concert. The concert season typically includes 3-4 Christmas Concerts, the February Scholarship Concert, and 2 Spring Concerts. Occasionally there are additional special event concerts scheduled as well. Unum Vox, high school honor choir In 2009 the East Central MN Chorale launched a project for regional high school students. “Unum Vox” (one voice) is an elite honor choir designed to enrich the typical high school choir experience by allowing students from various schools to excel in a common pursuit of quality singing at the highest possible level. Auditions are open to 10-12 grade choral students. Unum Vox rehearses from 6-8 pm on Sunday evenings at the Cambridge Lutheran Church in Cambridge. They usually perform in concert with the East Central MN Chorale. Mark Potvin also is the director of this choir.

The Chorale is very thankful and proud to have received funding from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council.

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Area Parks

ISANTI COUNTY PARKS

http://www.co.isanti.mn.us/parksrechome.html

Becklin Homestead County Park 34605 Holly St NW, Cambridge Mowed multi-use trails; boat/canoe access to Rum River; reservable ADA accessible picnic shelter & picnic tables; grills; observation platform; benches; ADA accessible restroom; snowshoeing; interpretive trail; geocahes; hunting through Capable Partners Program. Dalbo County Park 37481 Helium St NW, Dalbo Picnic tables; interpretive sign/map; mowed trails; boardwalks across wetlands; snowshoeing; geocahes.

Irving & John Anderson County Park 27241 Furman St NE, North Branch Mowed multi-use trails; canoe access to Horseleg Lake; reservable ADA accessible picnic shelter & picnic tables; grills; observation platform; benches; ADA accessible restroom; boardwalks across wetlands; horseback riding; geocahes; kids play area.

Springvale County Park 3361 Hwy 95 NW, Cambridge Mowed multi-use and paved trails; groomed cross country ski trails; reservable ADA accessible picnic shelter & picnic tables; benches; ADA accessible restroom; geocahes; horseback riding; future amenities will include single-track mountain bike trails and a 12 hole disk golf course. Vegsund Family County Park 40097 Polk St NE, Stanchfield Mowed multi-use and paved trails; fishing pier, canoe access to Lake Seventeen; reservable ADA accessible picnic shelter & picnic tables; grills; benches; open grass play area; geocahes. Wayside Prairie County Park 27800 Verdin St NW, Isanti Mowed multi use trails; reservable picnic shelter; picnic tables; grills; restroom; boardwalks across wetlands; interpretive sign; snowshoeing; geocahes.

Cambridge Parks

http://ci.cambridge.mn.us/cambridge

Spirit River Nature Area

1055 2nd Ave SW Unpaved trails; mountain bike/ snow shoe tails; benches; campsite; groomed cross country ski trails; snowmobile tails.

City Park

810 2nd Ave SW Tennis court; volleyball court; two playground areas; picnic shelters; paved trails; Basketball hoop.

Pioneer Park

821 Pioneer Trail SE Baseball back stop; playground; basketball court; tennis court; paved trails.

Peterson Park

310 16th Ave SE Baseball backstop; playground; paved tails.

Brown Park

905 24th Ave SW Playground; paved trails; benches; picnic shelter. BRAHAM

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Woodhaven Acres Park Maple Drive S Natural Park

Joe’s Lake Preserve Opportunity Blvd Natural Park

Skate Park/ Outdoor Ice Rinks

635 18th Ave SW Lighted hockey rink and general skating rink; warming house; skateboard park.

Cambridge/ Isanti Bike Trail

40th Ave SW and Central Drive NE Trail from Cambridge to Isanti

Isanti Parks

http://www.cityofisanti.us/discover/parks-recreation

Bluebird Park

201 Isanti Pkwy NW Skate Park; hockey rink; picnic shelter with tables; playground; toddler playground; walking trails.

Riverside Park

503 Rum River Dr NW Playground; toddler playground; picnic tables; walking trails.

Rum River Meadows Honeysuckle Park

1108 South Passage SW Playground; toddler playground; picnic tables.

Water Tower Park

311 5th Ave NW Tennis courts; basketball court; playground; picnic Shelter with tables; horseshoe pits.

Central Greens Park

795 3rd Ave SW Tennis courts; basketball court.

Lorne Erickson Memorial Park

518 Dogwood St SW Playground; picnic shelter with tables.

Wood Duck Preserve

410 Railroad Ave SE Playground; picnic tables.

Sandquist Park

420 3rd Ave N Softball field; picnic shelter.

1100 Honeysuckle Lane Tennis court; basketball court; playground; paved trails; benches. 255 Birch St S Playground; picnic shelters; 1455 Fern St S Playground; gazebo; picnic tables benches; paved trails. 905 Airport Pkwy Picnic tables; memorial plaque.

935 6th Ave NW Unpaved trail; natural park near river. 3422 Naples St NE Three softball fields; two soccer fields/ football fields; concessions/restroom facilities; one baseball field.

Silver Oak Park 1280 Joe’s Lake Rd Natural Park

Oak Circle Park 1675 Oak Circle S Natural Park

Mattson Park

Whisper Ridge Park Isanti Tot Lot VFW Park Unity Park

Legacy Park

NW corner of the Villages on the Rum Development, near the intersection of Bellaire Blvd NW and Blossom Blvd NW. Walking trails through the area.

Other Isanti Area Recreational Sites Isanti Soccer Complex 950 3rd Ave NW Nine soccer fields.

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Rum River BMX Track

101 Isanti Pwky NW BMX bicycling arena (head protection is required to use track).

Redbirds Baseball Field 620 3rd Ave NW Baseball field

Martin’s Landing

Martin’s Landing Rd SW DNR canoe landing

David C Johnson Civic Arena 600 1st Ave NW

Braham Parks

http://www.braham.com/

Northwest Park

2nd St NW Skateboard park; paved walking path; playground.

Hidden Park

5th St NE ADA accessible picnic shelter; playground; basketball half-court; volleyball court.

Memorial Rose Garden

Main St S Raised-bed gardens; memorial trellis; picnic table; pergola.

Freedom Park

Main St S Picnic shelter; historic bandshell; Veterans memorial; U.S. flag disposal station; annual Pie Day Festival

High Point Park (undeveloped)

Marshview Ave

Pleasantview Park (undeveloped)

8th St SW

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One-hundred forty nine soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard 850th Horizontal Engineer Company based in Cambridge, Minn., left Wednesday morning, March 6, 2013, for training and travel to Ft. Bliss, Texas, in preparation for a one-year deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Photos by Jon Tatting.

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