Prior to the holiday break, I noted in a message to all families our plan to begin in-school instruction five days a week for K-8 students beg…
While thinking about what to write this week the obvious was Martin Luther King, Jr., as MLK Day is celebrated on Monday, Jan. 18. But interes…
When you begin investing, you’ll generally assess your comfort with risk, as your investment choices will be guided at least partially by your…
For the first 23 years of my education career, in addition to teaching, I had the privilege of coaching various levels of high school football…
It was quite a year but we’ve finally made it to January 2021. As we look forward to what the year might bring, it’s incredible to think about…
Just prior to the Christmas break, we were informed that North Branch Area Public Schools school board chair Kirby Ekstrom will be stepping do…
In an effort to raise awareness, educate our community, reduce the stigma associated with Alzheimer’s disease and assist families who have bee…
While 2020 has certainly been a year like none other, the city of Cambridge continues to serve its citizens. Here are few highlights of the Fi…
Many of us probably felt that 2020 lasted a very long time. But now that 2021 is upon us, we can make a fresh start – and one way to do that i…
Pantry pests are small insects that feed on dried foods in the pantry. The most common one is the Indianmeal Moth.
Former Minnesota Commissioner of Education Bob Wedl, of Edina, was right. Just released research confirmed one thing he thought and one thing …
It can certainly be said that 2020 has been the strangest of years. Daily tasks of contact tracing, ensuring social distancing, and wearing PP…
If you are like me, you might be becoming a bit weary of words and phrases such as unprecedented, the new normal, and contactless. As the year…
It has been an exciting journey for me to get to know all that makes up North Branch Area Public Schools. Joining the district in July, I have…
For at least three seasons of the year, I’m looking down. By that I mean for the spring, summer and fall. I’m constantly looking at the variou…
As the year draws to a close, it’s fair to say that we’ve all learned something about the social, political, physical and environmental forces…
If you read my articles on a regular basis you know that I touch on the topic of leadership fairly often.
In the United States, Santa Claus is often depicted as flying from home to home on Christmas Eve to deliver toys to children. He flies on his …
North Branch Area Public Schools is up and running with remote learning and I have been so impressed with the staff’s efforts to make this per…
In an effort, to raise awareness, educate our community and assist families who have been touched by Alzheimer’s disease, this month’s article…
The first snowfall of the year is always followed by a number of questions concerning the city’s rules concerning the removal of that snow tha…
As 2020 draws to a close, you might wonder how you can improve your tax situation – especially in terms of your investments. Here are a few ye…
There seems to be a day designated for just about everything now so not much surprises me, but National Roof Over Your Head Day, celebrated on…
I hope everyone was able to enjoy a nice Thanksgiving!
I’ve had a number of people ask me the same question over the past couple of weeks, so I’d like to take a moment to answer it for everyone.
Due to the current MN COVID restrictions, inside dining at the Friendship Café will be closed through Dec. 18. The good news is, the same deli…
Thanksgiving is upon us already and, even in these times, there is so much to be thankful for! There are so many things I am grateful for this…
It’s almost Thanksgiving. And although 2020 may have been a difficult year for you, as it has been for many people, you can probably still fin…
Over the past few months, I have had the opportunity to meet hundreds of our community members at backyard gatherings and park events. We want…
COVID-19 is a constant stressor on each of our minds. The county level data continues to increase, which is of concern. Our efforts to mitigat…
This week we honored our veterans as Veteran’s Day is recognized on Nov. 11.
Last week, the North Branch Area Public Schools COVID Response Team met with members of the Regional Support Team. We reviewed school case cou…
You’ve no doubt heard reports of personal data being stolen and used for financial fraud – anything from online shopping on your credit cards …
Preparing for North Branch Area Public Schools’ shift in learning models to levels 3 (most sites) and 4 (high school) has been a team effort a…
In an effort, to raise awareness, educate our community and assist families who have been touched by Alzheimer’s disease, this month’s article…
National Stress Awareness Day falls on Nov. 4 this year. Stress seems to be a popular word these days, but what exactly is it and what causes it?
Having an attitude of gratitude, how is this possible in 2020? You all have seen the T-shirts, bumper stickers, emails, T.V. news, etc. that t…
On Oct. 13, I presented my State of the City to the Chamber. Normally the number of miles of paved streets, number of houses, new businesses, …
Although Halloween is not an official holiday, millions of Americans partake in the festivities. For most of us it means pumpkin carving, dres…
Cambridge Fire Department along with members of Isanti Fire District, North Branch, Dalbo and Braham Fire Departments participated in a live b…
North Branch Area Public Schools is shifting learning models based on data and MDH’s five-step process for determining the safest learning lev…
“Three people can keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” (Benjamin Franklin).
We have several very tall white pines on our property. They were planted 28 years ago when a man that was selling his Christmas tree farm was …
Did you know that breast cancer is among the most common cancers women can face? The two greatest risk factors for breast cancer are being a f…
Election Day is little more than a week away. As a citizen, you may feel the results will affect many aspects of life in this country. But as …
Flexibility and choice has allowed each family to make decisions that best meet the needs of their unique situation during this pandemic. Over…
Last week, North Branch Area Public Schools staff confronted circumstances we hoped to avoid. The number of lab confirmed positive results spi…
World Osteoporosis Day is observed on Oct. 20. It launches a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagn…
Thanks to everyone in the North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS) family for a remarkable September! I so appreciate all of the ways students…
When you retire, can you afford to help your loved ones?
When you begin investing, you’ll generally assess your comfort with risk, as your investment choices will be guided at least partially by your…
For the first 23 years of my education career, in addition to teaching, I had the privilege of coaching various levels of high school football…
It was quite a year but we’ve finally made it to January 2021. As we look forward to what the year might bring, it’s incredible to think about…
Just prior to the Christmas break, we were informed that North Branch Area Public Schools school board chair Kirby Ekstrom will be stepping do…
In an effort to raise awareness, educate our community, reduce the stigma associated with Alzheimer’s disease and assist families who have bee…
While 2020 has certainly been a year like none other, the city of Cambridge continues to serve its citizens. Here are few highlights of the Fi…
Many of us probably felt that 2020 lasted a very long time. But now that 2021 is upon us, we can make a fresh start – and one way to do that i…
Pantry pests are small insects that feed on dried foods in the pantry. The most common one is the Indianmeal Moth.
Former Minnesota Commissioner of Education Bob Wedl, of Edina, was right. Just released research confirmed one thing he thought and one thing …
It can certainly be said that 2020 has been the strangest of years. Daily tasks of contact tracing, ensuring social distancing, and wearing PP…
If you are like me, you might be becoming a bit weary of words and phrases such as unprecedented, the new normal, and contactless. As the year…
It has been an exciting journey for me to get to know all that makes up North Branch Area Public Schools. Joining the district in July, I have…
For at least three seasons of the year, I’m looking down. By that I mean for the spring, summer and fall. I’m constantly looking at the variou…
As the year draws to a close, it’s fair to say that we’ve all learned something about the social, political, physical and environmental forces…
If you read my articles on a regular basis you know that I touch on the topic of leadership fairly often.
In the United States, Santa Claus is often depicted as flying from home to home on Christmas Eve to deliver toys to children. He flies on his …
North Branch Area Public Schools is up and running with remote learning and I have been so impressed with the staff’s efforts to make this per…
In an effort, to raise awareness, educate our community and assist families who have been touched by Alzheimer’s disease, this month’s article…
The first snowfall of the year is always followed by a number of questions concerning the city’s rules concerning the removal of that snow tha…
As 2020 draws to a close, you might wonder how you can improve your tax situation – especially in terms of your investments. Here are a few ye…
There seems to be a day designated for just about everything now so not much surprises me, but National Roof Over Your Head Day, celebrated on…
I hope everyone was able to enjoy a nice Thanksgiving!
I’ve had a number of people ask me the same question over the past couple of weeks, so I’d like to take a moment to answer it for everyone.
Due to the current MN COVID restrictions, inside dining at the Friendship Café will be closed through Dec. 18. The good news is, the same deli…
Thanksgiving is upon us already and, even in these times, there is so much to be thankful for! There are so many things I am grateful for this…
It’s almost Thanksgiving. And although 2020 may have been a difficult year for you, as it has been for many people, you can probably still fin…
Over the past few months, I have had the opportunity to meet hundreds of our community members at backyard gatherings and park events. We want…
COVID-19 is a constant stressor on each of our minds. The county level data continues to increase, which is of concern. Our efforts to mitigat…
This week we honored our veterans as Veteran’s Day is recognized on Nov. 11.
Last week, the North Branch Area Public Schools COVID Response Team met with members of the Regional Support Team. We reviewed school case cou…
You’ve no doubt heard reports of personal data being stolen and used for financial fraud – anything from online shopping on your credit cards …
Preparing for North Branch Area Public Schools’ shift in learning models to levels 3 (most sites) and 4 (high school) has been a team effort a…
In an effort, to raise awareness, educate our community and assist families who have been touched by Alzheimer’s disease, this month’s article…
National Stress Awareness Day falls on Nov. 4 this year. Stress seems to be a popular word these days, but what exactly is it and what causes it?
Having an attitude of gratitude, how is this possible in 2020? You all have seen the T-shirts, bumper stickers, emails, T.V. news, etc. that t…
On Oct. 13, I presented my State of the City to the Chamber. Normally the number of miles of paved streets, number of houses, new businesses, …
Although Halloween is not an official holiday, millions of Americans partake in the festivities. For most of us it means pumpkin carving, dres…
Cambridge Fire Department along with members of Isanti Fire District, North Branch, Dalbo and Braham Fire Departments participated in a live b…
North Branch Area Public Schools is shifting learning models based on data and MDH’s five-step process for determining the safest learning lev…
“Three people can keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” (Benjamin Franklin).
We have several very tall white pines on our property. They were planted 28 years ago when a man that was selling his Christmas tree farm was …
Did you know that breast cancer is among the most common cancers women can face? The two greatest risk factors for breast cancer are being a f…
Election Day is little more than a week away. As a citizen, you may feel the results will affect many aspects of life in this country. But as …
Flexibility and choice has allowed each family to make decisions that best meet the needs of their unique situation during this pandemic. Over…
Last week, North Branch Area Public Schools staff confronted circumstances we hoped to avoid. The number of lab confirmed positive results spi…
World Osteoporosis Day is observed on Oct. 20. It launches a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagn…
Thanks to everyone in the North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS) family for a remarkable September! I so appreciate all of the ways students…
When you retire, can you afford to help your loved ones?
I am excited to announce that the Senior Enrichment Center has hired a new Executive Director, Jody Van Lingen. She began working on Sept. 21,…
Like many when they’re young, I was eager to move away and take on the world. “You Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone)” – not only a grea…
While 2020 has certainly been a year like none other, the city of Cambridge continues to serve its citizens. Here are few highlights of the Fi…
Many of us probably felt that 2020 lasted a very long time. But now that 2021 is upon us, we can make a fresh start – and one way to do that i…
Pantry pests are small insects that feed on dried foods in the pantry. The most common one is the Indianmeal Moth.
Former Minnesota Commissioner of Education Bob Wedl, of Edina, was right. Just released research confirmed one thing he thought and one thing …
It can certainly be said that 2020 has been the strangest of years. Daily tasks of contact tracing, ensuring social distancing, and wearing PP…
If you are like me, you might be becoming a bit weary of words and phrases such as unprecedented, the new normal, and contactless. As the year…
It has been an exciting journey for me to get to know all that makes up North Branch Area Public Schools. Joining the district in July, I have…
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For at least three seasons of the year, I’m looking down. By that I mean for the spring, summer and fall. I’m constantly looking at the variou…
As the year draws to a close, it’s fair to say that we’ve all learned something about the social, political, physical and environmental forces…
If you read my articles on a regular basis you know that I touch on the topic of leadership fairly often.
In the United States, Santa Claus is often depicted as flying from home to home on Christmas Eve to deliver toys to children. He flies on his …
North Branch Area Public Schools is up and running with remote learning and I have been so impressed with the staff’s efforts to make this per…
In an effort, to raise awareness, educate our community and assist families who have been touched by Alzheimer’s disease, this month’s article…
The first snowfall of the year is always followed by a number of questions concerning the city’s rules concerning the removal of that snow tha…
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As 2020 draws to a close, you might wonder how you can improve your tax situation – especially in terms of your investments. Here are a few ye…
There seems to be a day designated for just about everything now so not much surprises me, but National Roof Over Your Head Day, celebrated on…
I hope everyone was able to enjoy a nice Thanksgiving!
I’ve had a number of people ask me the same question over the past couple of weeks, so I’d like to take a moment to answer it for everyone.
Due to the current MN COVID restrictions, inside dining at the Friendship Café will be closed through Dec. 18. The good news is, the same deli…
Thanksgiving is upon us already and, even in these times, there is so much to be thankful for! There are so many things I am grateful for this…
It’s almost Thanksgiving. And although 2020 may have been a difficult year for you, as it has been for many people, you can probably still fin…
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