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The Blue Jacket All School Reunion Committee is saddened by decisions due to the global circumstances. The pandemic has left them with no choice but to postpone the scheduled Aug. 15, 2020 reunion to Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. It was a heartbreaking decision for the committee to postpone, but …
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Wi-Fi hotspot lending is now available to all East Central Regional Library members! Providing free Wi-Fi on the go, these hotspots can be used anywhere within the library’s coverage area via connection with your phone, tablet, laptop or any other Wi-Fi-enabled device.
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The Rush City School Board named Brent Stavig as interim superintendent as part of a special board meeting held Monday, June 1.
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The Isanti County Fair Board says “see you next year” as the announcement comes to postpone the 2020 Isanti County Fair until 2021 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
In these uncertain and challenging times, the Rotary Club of Cambridge and Isanti continues to help their communities in many ways through food, education, community recreation and wellness.
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Cambridge author, storyteller and comedian Chad Filley was recent recipient of the COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant Program for Artists.
The Pie Day Committee meet May 18 and after much discussion has decided that Braham Pie Day will be canceled for 2020.
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Whether it’s the entertainment of watching the clown’s hilarious antics, the youth mutton bustin’, the bucking of the broncs or the nail-biting eight-second bull rides, crowds have gathered for the past 43 years at the annual Isanti Firefighters Rodeo.
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A call of a structure fire at a vacant building in downtown Rush City on May 11 at 2:53 p.m. is believed to have been arson, according to Rush City Fire Chief Bob Carlson.
The Almelund Farmers Market begins its 13th season on Friday, May 22 at Rod’s Country Corner. Come Friday from 3-6 p.m. and check out the local items ... Annuals, perennials and garden plants, asparagus, rhubarb, eggs, maple syrup, honey, breads and other goodies. Products change with the season.
On April 18, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan launched a statewide homemade mask drive.
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With more and more businesses requiring masks be worn by shoppers as well as employees, and with the increased push for people to wear them while out and about in the community, many people have been using their talents to create and provide masks for others.
In 1976 President Gerald Ford proclaimed May as Older Americans Month. So, each May, Older Americans Month recognizes the contributions of older adults across the nation. This year’s theme is Make Your Mark, which highlights older adults’ unique and lasting contributions to their communities…
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Press release provided by the North 65 Chamber of Commerce
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What started as a vision of a couple local women hoping to connect with others with a passion for reading has since led to a new book club and almost a dozen women connecting over their love of reading.
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The Cambridge City Council and staff did a “happy dance” during the May 4 council meeting to celebrate the 1.58% interest rate the city received during its latest bond sale.
Although we should always be grateful for how much the maternal figure in our lives does for us, Mother’s Day is the day to really show your appreciation. Whether it is your mom, your grandma, an aunt, or someone else, honoring that person might look different in 2020 due to the coronavirus …
Edina Realty agents and their families participated in a drive by food drive on April 28 which yielded over 600 pounds of food and $600 in cash donations for local food shelfs.
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Curbside pickup is now available at many East Central Regional Library locations.
Social isolation brings a higher likelihood of psychological and medical risks. The major risk factors include older adults’ physical limitations which can impact mobility and their ability to do things by themselves. Also, they might feel disconnected when living on their own without suppor…
National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, is an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent and support to causes they care about in our community. A special group of volunteers who bring their lifetime of experience and wisdom to support our community’s youth are t…
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Plans for a new senior housing complex in the city of North Branch are moving forward.
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Lifestyles in Arizona quickly changed for us “winter visitors” in Apache Junction, as my wife Sherri and I soon learned.
East Central Regional Library is pleased to announce the launch of Brainfuse JobNow – a versatile online service designed to support every step of the job search process.
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Personalized homework help in the core subjects of math, reading, writing, science and social studies, including SAT preparation, is now available through your local library. It’s called Brainfuse HelpNow, and all library patrons need is a computer with internet connection.
As we prepare to celebrate Easter 2020 on Sunday, April 12, this year’s celebration will no doubt be different. With stay-at-home orders and self-isolation, there will be alternative ways to observe this holiday. They include streaming online Easter church services, hosting virtual Easter di…
East Central Regional Library encourages children and their families to join for virtual Storytime via Facebook Live. They’ll be offering sessions every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, starting at 10:30 a.m.
The Cambridge Community Garden plans to open for the season on May 1.
Watch the two videos submitted by our own local "Ole."
In partnership with the Initiative Foundation, the Cambridge Area Community Foundation is activating an Emergency Relief and Recovery Fund to meet critical needs in the community as we face the sweeping and unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
Community members can now request an East Central Regional Library card from home. This new online application process is very similar to getting a card in their branches. Visit their website at ecrlib.org to request a card.
East Central Regional Library-Cambridge is hosting a Harry Potter-inspired escape room called Escape from Hogwarts! on Tuesday, March 10. It’s an adventure game where players solve a series of themed puzzles using clues, riddles and strategy.
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About a year ago, Play Inc Arts announced it would produce the musical Les Miserables. Those plans unfortunately fell through when the national amateur rights to the production were restricted. Audience and actor response had been overwhelmingly excited for the show, and now Play Inc needed …
When will East Central Regional Library and its 14 branch locations reopen? In this rapidly changing situation that is COVID-19, they just don’t know yet, as well as when their events and programs will return. They are encouraging community members to watch their website at ecrlib.org and Fa…
East Central Regional Library patrons can join thousands of readers around the world in laughter and learning during Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club.
Instead of blowing out birthday candles while surrounded by friends helping him to celebrate the big day, six-year-old Ray Carlson, like many others, had to cancel his party due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
The St. Cloud office of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid has received a grant of Older Americans Act funds from the Central Minnesota Council on Aging to provide legal services for seniors residing in Isanti County. The funds will be used to provide legal advice, counseling and representation in cour…
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