The North 65 Chamber of Commerce held its 2020 Employee of the Year Virtual Award Ceremony on Nov. 18. Jeannie Zagaros, Rosewood Senior Living House Manager, was honored as employee of the year.
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The safety of Allina Health’s patients, visitors and employees continue to be our top priority. As safety guidelines from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to evolve around the coronavirus (COVID-19), so do their policie…
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Karen Ostlund knows that students who lack a positive connection with their educators will have difficulty advancing in their learning careers.
Michelle Thomas was recently hired by the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC) as their economic resiliency coordinator.
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The Members Cooperative Credit Union Board of Directors has selected Steve Ewers to serve as the organization’s next President/CEO, following the retirement of Tammy Heikkinen.
North Branch resident Kathleen Aho was recently named as a 2020 Women in Business award recipient by the Minneapolis Saint Paul Business Journal.
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Jeff Selvog’s A-1 Tire Service shop is making a big move.
Cambridge Medical Center (CMC) has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment accordi…
During its regular meeting on Sept. 8, the Cambridge City Council approved a proposal to fund short-term business coaching for up to 20 small business owners. The funding is a direct response to the struggles resulting from COVID, recognizing that small businesses need more than financial su…
With business milestones ranging from five years to 50 years in 2020, the city of Isanti celebrated the milestones with the 13th annual Mayor’s Employer Celebration Day on Aug. 12.
From processing deer in his own garage to owning his own custom meat shop and retail store in Isanti, Joe Demo attributes his success to his hard work, passion for good product and the support of the city of Isanti and the community.
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Cheryl Smetana McHugh, executive director at Therapeutic Services Agency Inc., is pleased to announce their Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program is available to provide services to deaf children and their families living in the East Central (Chisago and Pine counties) regions of Minnesota.
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The East Central Energy (ECE) Board of Directors has selected Justin Jahnz, ECE Manager of Energy Services and Strategic Projects, as the next President/CEO.
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Canceling large events, limiting guests to online ordering and curbside pickup was an unwelcome reality for Mike and Ann Tessneer, owners of North Folk Winery in Harris, for the past few months. With restrictions loosened on June 2, the couple was excited to welcome guests back on site.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily ended our ability to provide live advance care planning (ACP) classes, Allina Health is now offering virtual online classes. Twelve classes have been scheduled in July. The focus of the online class is the same as the in-person class — to explain h…
Loren Davis has recently been reelected as Vice Chair of the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC), a position he has held since 2017.
Shane Boettcher, of Isanti, has been named the 2020 CowManager® Specialist of the Year.
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After months of waiting and wondering when the next time the gym would be able to open and equipment would be able to utilized by members, Snap Fitness owner Heidi Lietha was one of many gym owners excited to say welcome back June 10 at 12:01 a.m.
With a steady work flow for services and repairs, Anderson & Koch Ford Inc. of North Branch broke ground on June 3 for an expansion of its service bays.
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Erickson Farmstead of Isanti is known for its rustic feel, amazing landscape and annual Artisan Market.
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The city of Cambridge is continuing to work with downtown businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Karla Anderla got her start in cooking as a child with her mom and sisters and eventually became a Pampered Chef consultant. Now, as the owner of the Now That’s Waffles food trailer, based in Isanti, she is bringing her love for flavor and food creativity to her community.
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For Adam and Barb Curtis, owners of Cambridge Family Dental, Minnesota Sedation Dental, Braham Family Dental, and recently Isanti Family Dental, being able to continue to see emergency patients has been something they’ve worked hard to do amidst the current pandemic.
Virtual care with Allina Health clinics providers has hit nearly 5,000 per day, almost 60 percent of all scheduled visits. That compares to less than one percent just four weeks ago.
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As Minnesota continues to maintain a stay-at-home order to buy time in the fight against COVID-19, two area companies are doing their part to fabricate parts used to make desperately needed hospital ventilators.
The North Branch Area Chamber of Commerce, serving the cities of North Branch, Stacy, Harris and Almelund and surrounding communities, is working with businesses struggling during the recent pandemic, and are offering advice and precautions to take when looking ahead.
Generous donors from across Minnesota and western Wisconsin have already donated more than 200,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) since Allina Health first put out the call for donations on March 21. Allina Health is extending its call for donated PPE.
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As the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted daily life for everyone throughout East Central Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, it’s also had devasting effects on the most vulnerable within the community.
CENTURY 21 Moline Realty Inc. is pleased to announce that CENTURY 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized Katherine Willmert, sales affiliate with the office, as a top-producer nationwide when it honored her with the coveted CENTURY 21 Masters Ruby Award.
As Minnesotans face the challenges of COVID-19, the role of front-line caregivers has never been more crucial. To keep our health care workers in their roles doing what they do best, the Allina Health team is joining together to support the needs of caregivers at this important time by creat…
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On Friday March 20, Gov. Tim Walz addressed the state and announced that people working in the food system were moved to priority tier 2, meaning they were essential workers for the state.
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Driving through downtown North Branch, Stacy and Harris, one quickly notices there’s a definite change amid the local restaurant landscape –– gone is the hustle and bustle of customers congregating insides the likes of local eateries like Kaffe Stuga, Merchants Café and Don Julio’s.
Carrie Gibbs, Broker/Owner of CENTURY 21 Moline Realty, Inc. recently announced that agent, Nate Campion, sales affiliate with the independent office recently earned the CENTURY 21 CENTURION Producer Award following his 2019 sales success.
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The staff at Therapeutic Services Agency extends their care to all those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in some capacity, including those experiencing fear, worry and anxiety; and for those experiencing transitions from routine life with school closures and change in employment.
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Rush City resident Desirae Dahlberg has gone into the wine business.
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It was a shocking picture that gave Jackie Hegge a new sense of purpose. She recalls it was in October 2018 when she was out to lunch with her husband.
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