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Mosquitoes in northern Anoka County test positive for West Nile virus
Tim Harlow at the Star Tribune reports the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District has found its first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus this year in samples collected June 17-18 in Oak Grove in northern Anoka County. Via Minnesota Public Radio: Minneapolis park officials have temporarily closed four beaches...
Highway 169 construction between Milaca and Princeton starts July 8
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) plans to begin construction on Highway 169 between Milaca and Princeton starting with the installation of a J-turn in Pease. MnDOT will resurface both directions of Highway 169 between Milaca and Princeton, replace pipes and reconstruct the access at Highway 169 and Mille Lacs County Road 8 in Pease. Work will require detours. Pease ...
Exploring Minnesota’s Sweet Side
Instead of the usual red apple, a doughnut might be a more fitting gift for this Minnesota elementary school teacher. In November 2020, Kara Johnson of Cambridge embarked on an unexpected odyssey—she set out to try a new doughnut shop every week. What started as a way to support small businesses during the pandemic has turned into a riveting journey that shows no signs of stopping. Almost four years and over 190 doughnut shops later, Johnson continuously finds joy in life’s simplest (and sweetest) pleasures.
Princeton hires new fire chief
The Princeton Fire and Rescue Department (PFRD) will soon welcome a new fire chief following the City Council’s vote during its meeting on Thursday, June 13. Steve Zumberge was approved by the Princeton City Council and hired to the part-time fire chief position for the PFRD pending a psychological evaluation and background check. Zumberge will replace the previous fire chief, Ron Lawrence, who retired from the position following the submission...
Isanti adopts policy for Illuminate Isanti community displays
Since the Isanti City Council has decided to update the format of Illuminate Isanti, including the allowance of community/sponsor lead displays, the council approved a resolution to help streamline the process. During the Isanti City Council meeting Tuesday, June 18, the council adopted a resolution relating to community displays during the Illuminate Isanti festival of lights event. As per the policy: “The city of Isanti offers a designated display area,...
North Branch fills staff holes on short-term basis
North Branch City Council took steps to fill the holes left by recent departures of city staff in its meeting held Tuesday, June 25. Among the moves completed by the council were the hiring of two “short-term” interim city administrators, and a move to have a search firm hunt for both an interim city administrator and interim economic development director. “This is a very fluid process that we’re going through...
Woulfe named North Branch interim city administrator
North Branch has tapped a familiar face to serve as its interim city administrator. Lynda Woulfe, who served as city administrator for Cambridge for 14 years, will assume a similar role at North Branch starting Monday, July 8. She was unanimously approved for this role at a special meeting of North Branch's council held Monday, July 1. Mayor Kevin Schieber gave the credit for the city connecting with Woulfe to...
Tie-dye basics class at Cambridge Library
Want to learn how to tie-dye? Then join us for a Tie-Dye event at the Cambridge Public Library on Saturday, July 13. Our instructors will be showing us the ins and outs of making beautiful tie-dye creations. We will meet outside by the patio for two tie-dye sessions: 10 a.m. and 1:30-p.m.
Aerial spongy moth treatment taking place next week
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is preparing to treat five sites in Pine, Isanti, and Chisago Counties to slow the spread of the spongy moth. Officials will conduct the aerial management activities the week of July 8, beginning as early as 6:30 a.m. each day and continuing throughout the day. The dates are dependent on weather conditions in the area; treatments will take several days.
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