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BY BILL STICKELS III just really making plans to move really number of organizational challenges [email protected] slowly and get to know everyone at the within the county,” she continued. county and kinda take things in.” “There was just a very old-fashioned, FToA sayL JuliaL M LinesE hasA hadN anS in- FORWeD all SknowU whatV happenedSEA next.SO N siloed! approach to the way that the teresting fi rst year as Isanti County With the rookie administrator in the different departments operated. This is Administrator would be the understate- lead, the county took on all sorts of new no ones fault. I don’t want to be making ment of the century. roles and responsibilities associated it sound like I’m blaming anyone who The North Branch Area High School with the pandemic, from distributing previously worked here.” graduate and former Human Resources CARES Act funding to providing week- Lines said she noticed the different Director for Cambridge-Isanti Schools ly COVID updates, to organizing the departments didn’t really know each took on her new position in January, distribution of COVID vaccines. other, or what they did. So when they 2020, excited for the challenges this started having to collaborate, it just felt new position would entail. Those ‘NEVER LET A GOOD CRISIS GO TO WASTE’ “unnatural.” challenges, however, quickly escalated “I do think a number of opportunities “It was glaringly apparent that we to unprecedented heights as she found came along with the unfortunate pan- needed better collaboration and better herself doing on-the-job training in the demic,” she said. experiences within county operations, middle of a global pandemic. Lines said the primary responsibility which will then translate to better “It has been quite a year. Last early of the county is to be the public health customer service for the residents,” she February I was at the Legislative Con- resource for the county. “Public Health said. ference and I was just so excited to be has worked really closely with the Based on that observation, Lines sug- learning what it is county administra- schools, the businesses, the residents gested to the Board of Commissioners tors do,” Lines said during the North 65 of the county,” she said. “To get PPEs they initiate an organizational study. STATE OF ISANTI COUNTY SLIDE PRESENTATION Chamber of Commerce’s virtual ‘State where they’re needed, to make plans for The recommendations from that study Isanti County Administrator Julia Lines in of the County’ address as she showed reopening. indicated the county should streamline a self-professed “dorky selfi e” at the Leg- a self-professed “dorky selfi e” from the “But one of the things that became their organization from 17 departments islative Conference in Feb., 2020. Lines conference. “I was down there meeting clear to me while we were responding had only been in her new position a couple months before the pandemic hit. our Senators and Representatives and to this pandemic was that there was a SEE LINES, PAGE 8

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BY JENNIFER KOTILA prosecutions of individuals involved in room doctor; we’ve arrested an attor- different ads from a variety of websites [email protected] human traffi cking. ney; we’ve arrested all sorts. It’s quite and we’ve brought these people in and Two of the people arrested during the eye-opener.” offered them services,” Carlson said. Isanti County law enforcement offi - the operation in Grand Rapids were During symposiums hosted by the “But, the sad part is we have to con- cials who assist in investigating and involved in the Line 3 Project, one a Association of Minnesota Counties, vince them that they are being vic- arresting those involved with human supervisor on the project and another a Morris said she has learned that those timized, and they don’t see it that way. traffi cking throughout the state of laborer, according to Carlson. who participate in human traffi cking There’s a lot of threats and intimidation Minnesota will now have the opportu- “I don’t know if you recall, but about like the rural areas of Minnesota where by somebody else that’s managing them nity to be reimbursed for overtime and two years ago we did one of these they can fi nd a more remote house and controlling their movements, what other expenses that occur if any of the operations right here in Cambridge. that is harder to watch, and it’s easier they eat, when they eat, what they wear. individuals arrested are working with We arrested nine people. So, to get away with stuff. “A A lot of psychological control over these the Line 3 Project. it’s here. It’s that we have to ‘It’s here. lot of people think it is just people. It’s just sad.” The Isanti County Board approved become aware of it,” Carlson a metro problem, it’s not a The board approved the amendment an amendment to its joint powers told the board. “It’s just like When we rural problem at all,” she unanimously. agreement between the Isanti County a drug thing, where, unless commented. Sheriff’s Offi ce and the Minnesota Bu- you are looking for it, you have done Although Carlson said SUMMER ROAD CONSTRUCTION PLANNED reau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) might not understand what he has not seen anything Isanti County roads and bridges to be Human Traffi cking Task Force at its you are looking at. So, it has operations quite like that in the county, improved this summer were present- meeting March 17. got me more aware, and our outside of he acknowledged he is still ed by Engineer Richard Heilman and The Line 3 Project is the construction county attorney’s offi ce and learning more and more approved by the board. of a pipeline expansion across the state victim services, amongst Isanti County, about it. County State Aid Highway (CSAH) of Minnesota owned by Enbridge. The other resources, have been The huge network that 21 is planned to be reconstructed from project was issued a permit by Minne- developing a protocol for I’ve chatted makes up the task force Minnesota Highway 95 to the Isanti/ sota Public Utilities Commission, and about six or seven years is useful in being able to Chisago county line at an estimated a requirement for the permit is that for the response to human with people bounce ideas off one another cost of approximately $1.24 million. Enbridge create a Public Safety Escrow traffi cking. We’re nearing and share information, he There are three bridges that will be Account making funds available to pub- completion on that.” from this area.’ said. “If we have someone in- replaced on CSAH 3 at a cost of approxi- lic safety service providers involved in Commissioner Morris volved in suspected human mately $1.84 million. human traffi cking enforcement activi- asked if there were plans to Kevin Carlson traffi cking in one location, Pavement preservation projects will ties related to the pipeline, according to educate the community more Isanti County Investigator chances are they are prob- take place on CSAH 3 from Rendova the amendment. about human traffi cking ably active in another.,” he Street to east county line; CSAH 10 Isanti County Investigator Kevin in order to be the “eyes and continued. “And, nowadays, from Isanti County Road 53 to CSAH 8; Carlson presented the amendment ears” and assist law enforce- its a matter of getting in a CSAH 14 from Minnesota Highway 95 to the board, noting he has been an ment in recognizing when someone car and driving 35 minutes to the met- to the Rum River bridge; Isanti County affi liate member of the task force since may be a victim of human traffi cking. ro. I can’t give all their secrets away. Road 36 from CSAH 6 to CSAH 3; Isanti the initial joint powers agreement was Part of the protocol is to educate There’s things that we are able to mon- County Road 42 from CSAH 10 to CSAH signed about two to three years ago. places such as hotels and other busi- itor as far as how they communicate 5; and, Isanti County Road 52 from Min- “It has been benefi cial for our county, nesses that could be affected by human with a manager versus their worker to nesota Higway 47 to CSAH 5. The total because we’ve learned a lot from the traffi cking, according to Carlson. He go meet their next client, and it’s quite cost of pavement preservation projects area operations we have done through- also noted that Isanti County Victim shocking.” is approximately $2.43 million. out the state,” Carlson said, noting he Services Coordinator Brenda Skogman Morris pointed out that Minnesota Sealcoating will take place on 18.3 and Cambridge Police Detective Jason will go public with any input, ques- passed legislation recognizing that miles of county roads at a cost of Harvey were recently in Grand Rapids tions, and concerns that the public may those who are being traffi cked, al- $366,000, and 17.3 miles of county roads where the task force completed the have when the protocol is ready to be though participating in illegal activ- will receive new striping. fi rst of what is more than likely several implemented. ity, are viewed as victims and given The total estimated construction operations focusing on the Line 3 Proj- “It’s here. When we have done op- resources to overcome drug addiction costs for the projects is approximately ect. “Between Detective Harvey and I, erations outside of Isanti County, I’ve and the trauma they have faced, rather $6.4 million. Funding will come from we’ve posed as undercover chat offi cers chatted with people from this area,” than being prosecuted like typical state aid (approximately $2.12 million), and I chatted in two of the seven people Carlson said. “They just don’t want to people involved in drugs. Drugs are sales tax (approximately $2.43 million), that we arrested. Detective Harvey do it in their backyard, but we know often used to keep control over human local funds (approximately $937,000), chatted in one, as well.” that it is people from this area that are traffi cking victims, she noted. federal funds (approximately $117,000), Investigators have learned a lot going somewhere else and, unfortunate- “Part of the operations are rescue bridge bonds (approximately $791,000). being on the task force, which Carlson ly, there’s no demographics that really recovery, setting aside a day for res- explained is helpful in having stronger stand out. We’ve arrested an emergency cue recovery where we have scoured Local woman fends off scam caller

BY MIKE GAINOR times to the Federal Communications Commission back. Some will send you a check (that will later turn [email protected] and Federal Trade Commission. out to be fake), tell you to deposit it, and then send them money. The voice on Judy’s voicemail message was friendly, SIGNS OF A SCAM The FTC offers these recommendations: but that was just part of the trick. The Federal Trade Commission says there are four • Take steps to block unwanted calls and to fi lter A person calling himself Roy claimed that he was clues that a call might be a scam. unwanted text messages. reaching out from Amazon customer support. He gave 1. Scammers pretend to be from an organization • Don’t give your personal or fi nancial information an employee ID number, and said the call was regard- you know. They might use a real name, like the Social in response to a request that you didn’t expect. ing a purchase made on Amazon for $909.99. He gave Security Administration, the IRS, or Medicare, or • If you get an email or text message from a compa- an order number for the supposed purchase. make up a name that sounds offi cial. Some pretend to ny you do business with and you think it’s real, it’s “If you have made this online purchase ... then sim- be from a business you know, or even a charity asking still best not to click on any links. Instead, contact ply hang up the call and your order will be shipped for donations. They use technology to change the them using a website you know is trustworthy. Or shortly to Los Angeles,” he said. “But if you have not phone number that appears on your caller ID, so the look up their phone number. Don’t call a number they made any such transaction then immediately call name and number you see might not be real. gave you or the number from your caller ID. [the] billing and fraud prevention department.” 2. Scammers say there’s a problem – or a prize. • Resist the pressure to act immediately. Legitimate And then he left a phone number. Scammers might say you’re in trouble with the businesses will give you time to make a decision. Of course, Judy knew she had never placed such an government, you owe money. Or someone in your Anyone who pressures you to pay or give them your order. Something was wrong. But the story seemed family had an emergency. Or that there’s a virus on personal information is a scammer. like it could be possible, even though she was immedi- your computer. • Never pay someone who insists you pay with a gift ately suspicious of what the caller was saying. Some scammers say there’s a problem with one of card or by using a money transfer service. And never “It was elaborate,” Judy said. your accounts and that you need to verify some infor- deposit a check and send money back to someone. However, she knew better than to call a number that mation. • Before you do anything else, tell someone — a an unknown caller claimed was billing and fraud pre- Others will lie and say you won money in a lottery friend, a family member, a neighbor — what hap- vention. Instead, she did the smart thing. She checked or sweepstakes but have to pay a fee to get it. pened. Talking about it could help you realize it’s a her Amazon account herself online. And of course, 3. Scammers pressure you to act immediately. scam. there was no record of any transaction like the one Scammers want you to act before you have time to Judy said she wanted to tell her story to let others described on the call. think. They might tell you not to hang up so you can’t in the community know what was going on so they But just to be sure, she also got a hold of her credit check out their story. They might threaten to arrest would know . card company. you, sue you, take away your driver’s or business “Hopefully nobody else got scammed by this,” she “The gal said there had been no activity on the license, or deport you. They might say your computer said. credit card, and the number he gave me was not an is about to be corrupted. If you have been approached by scammers or Amazon number,” Judy said. 4. Scammers tell you to PAY in a specifi c way. They believe you may have been scammed, report it to the This scam has been confi rmed on sites like call- often insist that you pay by sending money through FTC at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/ detective.net and nomorerobo.com – and the phone a money transfer company or by putting money on number that “Roy” gave Judy has been reported 56 a gift card and then giving them the number on the

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he Tweeted photos of the differences between the workout facilities at the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are very Tcompelling. As a fan of sports in general and in some instances a bigger fan of womens sports, the lack of weight room amenities is inexcusable. It’s almost as if whoever set that up looked at stereotypical images of men and women working out and thought all women do are yoga and maybe some minimal dumb- bell work. Subsequent images show a stark Worth a difference between meals offered, Thousand and swag gifts for the players. Words All of the uproar has led to some obligatory changes for this year, Bill but who knows if it will continue for other years. Stickels III There has always been a stark difference in the two tourna- ments. While the men traditionally play in larger venues, including the insane concept that the Final Four be played in 70,000 seat stadiums, the women’s tournament has typically been held in LETTERS TO THE EDITOR NBA sized arenas. And while the men’s tourna- ment as a whole has been broadcast on up to four national TV stations simultaneously, the women’s Disagrees with Chauvin trial editorial fuel to the fi re, and is always preferable to informa- typically is afforded two, with maybe some region- To the editor, tion funneled through ‘inside’ sources, some who ally focused games on a third station. In general, it The editorial regarding the Derek Chauvin trial may have an interest in distorting what transpires. seems like coverage of the women’s tournament is in the March 11 edition of the Star (‘There’s no way Finally, I was disappointed in the editorials use of at least 10-15 years behind the men’s. to avoid the upcoming storm’) was off the mark. the term ‘riff raff’. The implication protesters might And I’m sure this isn’t the fi rst year where if It begins noting the trial will be long, noting the be undesirable or disreputable is unwarranted. The you make a direct comparison of the facilities, jury selection alone may take three weeks. It’s no protesters are simply seeking a more just society. you would fi nd the women get far lesser treatment surprise jury selection will be more exacting than Ken Vaselaar than the men. But since the athletes are living in usual, given the extensive news coverage received. Isanti controlled environments for the duration of their Selecting impartial jurors will be diffi cult and of tournament run, these differences become mag- paramount importance to make sure Mr. Chauvin Sad to be dismissed as ‘Biden lover’ nifi ed. Whereas in other years teams would only gets a fair trial. To the editor, be staying in one place for less than a week, the The daily demonstrations have started, but the The other evening while walking in our neigh- championship teams this year will have to endure editorial missed their purpose and importance. borhood, a car drove by and a person leaned out the over two weeks in the same location. With few exceptions, the protesters do not expect to window shouting “Biden lover” at me. It was star- This might be surprising to hear from me, I don’t infl uence the trial or the verdict. It is integral to our tling to hear. I did not recognize the individual. I do think the two should be 100% equal though. As justice system such proceeding be impartial and not know if he knew me. However, I am a lifelong much as people hate to admit it, money does make fair, something the protesters believe and approve. Democrat. the world go around. While it can be said that if The purpose is to keep important issues foremost in I believe in a progressive tax system that puts a you increase the exposure, the interest and thus the minds of Minnesotans. larger burden on those that have been successful the revenues will follow. This might be a case of Acts of civil disobedience are part of a long history and helps those that have not. I am concerned for “which came fi rst, the chicken or the egg.” of protest in our country. Discomfi ting the citizenry those who struggle fi nancially or with health prob- Sure, you can forcibly increase the exposure, but (i.e. nonviolently blocking a busy road) can seem like lems. that might not necessarily increase the attention, the only way to bring about awareness of an injus- I believe that government is essential to a civilized which in turn might not increase the revenue. tice, the perpetrators willing to face consequences society. Government must be of the appropriate size, That has to come more naturally. such as fi nes or even imprisonment. Holding police responsive to current and future needs, and ade- As a case in point, take a look at the NCAA offi cers accountable who break the law as well quately funded. National Softball Championship Tournament. For as crime and educational disparities in minority I believe in equal justice for all. I believe that many years now, that tournament has been played communities need to be addressed. Conversations individuals should be able to worship as they wish, in jam-packed stadiums, with ESPN devoting two must be held, ideas put forth and debated, consensus but I also believe in the separation of church and or three channels almost non-stop for over two gained and translated into action. The results, we government. four-day weekends around Memorial Day. Mean- hope, improving both communities and the work of I believe that we must be active on global issues while, the NCAA Baseball College World Series dedicated police offi cers. and we can best do that in partnership with other seems to have much lesser fanfare. While I share the writer’s unease a few individ- democratic (open elections and free speech) nations. Gymnastics is another collegiate sport where the uals may turn from peaceful protests to violence, I Our nation greatly benefi ts by being a strong global women outshine the men. Volleyball is a third one. believe the majority of protesters will be peaceful. partner. But three exceptions doesn’t make up for ev- Local authorities are better prepared to handle any My beliefs are varied and complicated, and it was erything else, especially in light of these recent individuals who turn to rioting. Those who do break sad to be dismissed as a Biden lover. My beliefs ar- events. While I wouldn’t exactly argue the women’s the law should face the consequences. en’t slammed doors, but a way to guide my decision tournament should be played in domed stadiums Broadcasting the trial, a safer alternative to a making. I am concerned with the ease some have to too, they certainly don’t deserve to be served the packed courtroom during a pandemic, may have the name call, stereotype, and or just stay with locked-in equivalent of TV dinners while the men are chow- opposite effect feared by our editorial writer. Hear- positions. I so hope we can move on and thoughtfully ing down prime rib. ing testimony from witnesses as well as arguments start to resolve a few of the challenges that face our BILL STICKELS IIIis editor of the Isanti-Chisago County Star. He can be from opposing attorneys may produce understand- nation. reached at 763-689-1181 ext. 107 or [email protected]. ing of the verdict, defusing anger before it blossoms John Nordin into rage. 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Scott Kittelson MN 55008 [email protected] countystar.com • Phone: (763) 689-1181 • Fax (763) 689-1185 MARCH 25, 2021 OPINION ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR 5 CountyStar.com Big tech profi ts from news while journalists, publishers struggle ver the past year, local journal- journalism is displayed, prioritized and ing towards a new and more equitable shown that there is not only an ability ism has been more important monetized. They also capture the vast compensation system for publishers. to provide sustainable options for news, – and more needed – than ever. majority of all digital advertising dol- Policymakers in the U.S. previously but a desire from the public to do so. OFrom the COVID-19 pandemic lars because of their unique ability to proposed legislation that would provide What news publishers are asking for to the reignited social collect consumer data across the web. a safe harbor for news publishers to col- in the U.S. is pretty simple. American justice movement to Through their anticompetitive behav- lectively negotiate with the platforms publishers are not asking for forced the explosive 2020 U.S. ior, the tech companies have disrupted for a better deal. Now, the “Journalism payments or a “link tax,” as some have presidential election the relationships publishers have with Competition and Preservation Act” called it. They simply want the oppor- and its aftermath, peo- their audiences by building walled is expected to be reintroduced in the tunity to seek better deals for everyone, ple have been turning gardens that seldom results in a click, House by Antitrust Subcommittee and to work with the platforms rather to news publishers, day making it diffi cult for publishers to pay Chairman David Cicilline (D-RI) and than against them to build a better in and day out, to keep journalists. Because of the platforms’ Ranking Member Ken Buck (R-CO), future for news. them up to date on how dominance in the ad tech ecosystem, and in the Senate by Antitrust Subcom- The “Journalism Competition and News Media the changes happening when users do fi nally click through, mittee Chairwoman Amy Klobuchar Preservation Act” would establish a around the world affect news publishers may receive less than (D-MN) and Senator John N. Kennedy process that allows publishers to reap – Alliance their daily lives. half of every advertising dollar. (R-LA). and sow – the rewards of their work. However, while news The platforms have failed to com- It is simply not possible for most Quality journalism supports democ- David Chavern has been more in-de- pensate news publishers consistently individual news publishers to challenge racy, and the price of inaction – the mand than at any time and adequately for use of their content, the basic terms offered by the online disappearance of quality news – is too in recent history, news which is needed to ensure news pub- behemoths. The platforms are simply great. publishers have been struggling more lishers are around to cover the next much too big and much too infl uential, It is more important than ever that than ever. crisis. which is why they have been the targets our elected representatives support It is impossible to deny the negative The platforms pay to license music, of multiple antitrust lawsuits. legislation that will bring value back to impact of the tech platforms on the sports clips and other forms of content, Contrary to the platforms’ claims, those who create journalism. industry’s fi nancial health. Major tech but they have fought all attempts to the deals European and Australian platforms like Facebook and Google require them to pay to display news. lawmakers required them to reach DAVID CHAVERN is President & CEO of the News Media exert their dominance over the digi- As highlighted by recent global with news publishers did not “break Alliance. tal marketplace, setting the rules for developments, including the European the internet” or in any way harm or news publishers and determining how Union and Australia, the world is mov- punish end users. Instead, they have Bill provides safe harbor Experiencing a spring in our step

for news publishers to ith collective diligence to adhere to COVID we all know he can’t retire from being great! guidelines, we are returning from spring Our motto, Better Together, is lived out each and break with a spring in our step! I am so every day at North Branch Area Public Schools. collectively negotiate Wappreciative of the efforts of staff, students, NBAPS is bringing back our traditions with the and families at our school sites and return of four events in May and June. Distance Learning Academy that Community Service Day is scheduled for Friday, with tech platforms have made it possible for families to May 21. This tradition has been in place for over ten have both the safety and fl exibility years in NBAPS! Anyone who would like to receive MINNESOTA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION to make the most of this school year! help with a project should contact Community Rela- MNA.ORG All school district sites and tions Coordinator Patrick Tepoorten at 651-674-1018 programs are operating at a Level 2 or [email protected]. Minnesota Newspaper Association joins the News on our Flexible Learning Continu- Three traditions are coming back to high school! Media Alliance and other state press associations in um, which means that all students The high school will perform a spring musical, applauding U.S. House Antitrust Chairman David NB School are in school fi ve days a week! Our “Grease,” over May 6-9. The Junior/Senior Prom Cicilline (D-RI), ranking member Ken Buck (R-CO), collaborative approach is evident in is scheduled for Friday, June 11, and graduation is Senate Antitrust Chairwoman Amy Klobuchar News the creative solutions to maximize scheduled for Sunday, June 13. (D-MN), and Senator John N. Kennedy (R-LA) for space, organize classes, and make We have come a long way this year, and we are reintroducing the “Journalism Competition and Sara activities possible. confi dent in our ability to bring back our traditions Preservation Act” (JCPA). The bill provides a limited We were also able to honor the as we continue to work together and adhere to antitrust safe harbor for news publishers to collec- Paul servant leadership of Kirby Ek- COVID safety guidance. tively negotiate with Facebook and Google for fair strom at a reception earlier this All students in school fi ve days a week, the return compensation for the use of their content. month. Kirby served on the NBAPS school board for of in-person events, and traditions honored! It’s In response to the bill reintroduction in both the over 20 years. I am deeply grateful to all those who going to be a great spring at NBAPS! House and Senate, News Media Alliance President & came to wish Kirby and his family well in his retire- SARA PAULis superintendent of North Branch Area Public Schools. She can be CEO, David Chavern, said, “This is a huge milestone ment. We congratulate Kirby on his retirement, yet reached at 651-674-1000 or [email protected]. for U.S. news publishers. As we have seen over the last several weeks in Australia and Europe, the world is moving toward new compensation systems for pub- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 lishers. The cost of inaction, in terms of the spread of misinformation we are all experiencing, is simply too great to ignore any longer. Quality journalism is key Just thankful he’s gone failure of someone else. He couldn’t deliver the one to sustaining civic society and we must ensure that To the editor, thing the American people most deserve from their the digital ecosystem returns value back to the people In his letter of March 18, Jerry Grell listed #45’s President – the truth. who create that journalism.” accomplishments while in offi ce. He included Despite all this, #45 might have been re-elected if Since 2018, the News Media Alliance has been many statistics and, in some cases, compared #45’s he had properly handled the pandemic. Instead, he vocally advocating for such legislation in the U.S., achievements with those of his predecessors. I could poo-pooed the coronavirus from the start, told us which it believes is needed to address the imbalance argue most of them and question his sources, but it would go away, questioned the experts, present- in the news publisher-platform relationship. “Without instead, let’s assume that every word he wrote was ed some ridiculous “cures,” failed to present and an antitrust safe harbor, news publishers will have true. Why then would 81 million voters cast their uphold mitigation methods, spoke ill of anyone who no capacity to collectively fi ght for their futures,” ballots for #45’s opponent? suggested other paths, and stood in his own way of Chavern said. The previous bill received support from From the moment he announced his candidacy for progress. When leadership was needed, he thought several U.S. Representatives and Senators on both POTUS, #45 tried to convince us the country had only of himself. He failed. sides of the aisle and has now been reintroduced in gone into the toilet when, under President Obama, Months before the election, he prepared us (and, the 117th Congress to continue progressing forward. the economy had grown for 85 consecutive months more importantly to him, prepared himself) for Chavern added, “We are grateful to chairs Cicilline and unemployment was low. He belittled the dis- loss. He showed no confi dence in the very process and Klobuchar, ranking member Buck, and Senator abled, called the press an “enemy of the people” and that won him the offi ce in 2016. He took his right to Kennedy for their commitment to quality journalism, assigned derogatory names to those whose opinions question the election results to a dangerous level, and we look forward to working with them on ways to were different than his. He hired “the best people”, bullying election offi cials to overturn the results further strengthen the bill to ensure equitable terms only to fi re many of them and watch others eagerly and ultimately organizing and inciting the January and fair compensation for the valuable content being leave. He called over 20 women who accused him of 6 insurrection which resulted in the loss of several produced by all news publishers, including small assault “liars” and even said about one “she’s not my lives, much injury and damage, and an unquestion- and community publishers. News publishers need a type.” As an example of goodness and leadership, able threat to the lives of every member of Congress. fi ghting chance with the tech platforms that currently #45 was a failure from the start. Remarkably and sadly, his supporters in Congress control who receives our content and how much we The man lied about issues that mattered to and millions of Americans approved. are paid.” Americans. The Washington Post tallied over Supporters of #45 can thank him all they want. Currently, the Duopoly of Google and Facebook cap- 30,000 falsehoods during his term. Lies dominated I’m just thankful he’s gone. tures the majority of all digital ad revenue and doesn’t his speeches. Everything good that happened was Loren Brabec fairly compensate news publishers for the value local because of him. Everything bad was due to the Braham news plays on these platforms. The Alliance joins the members of Congress in their belief that a safe harbor for news publishers to allow them to come together to negotiate with the platforms on their overall behalf is LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! the solution to this problem. That basic idea now has wide support across the political spectrum and is the cornerstone of all comprehensive solutions. Search for: Isanti-Chisago County Star 6 ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR CountyStar.com MARCH 25, 2021 OBITUARIES Gilbert P. Becklin Gordon W. Seymour Barbara Rosburg Goor Gilbert “Gil” P. Becklin, of Belle passed away Gordon Wayne Seymour, of Isanti passed away on Barbara Anna (Pangerl) Rosburg Goor, passed Thursday, March 4, 2021, at his residence. He was 93 March 18, 2021, due to Alzheimer’s disease. He was away peacefully on the morning of Friday, March years old. 83 years old. 19, 2021, at the Cherrywood Advance Living in An- Gilbert was born Jan. 17, 1928, in Cambridge, Min- Gordon was born on Oct. 31, 1937, in St. Croix dover. She was 88 years old. nesota, the second of seven children born to the late Falls, Wisconsin to William Seymour and Grace Barbara was born Oct. PPaul Reuben and Harriet ((Smith) Seymour. After 22,2 1932, to Henry Eman- ((Oman) Becklin. ggraduating from Centuria uelu Pangerl, Sr. and Mary Following his 1946 grad- HHigh School he enlisted in TheresaT (Shilha) Pangerl uuation from Cambridge tthe Army as a Paratroop- ini Royalton Township, HHigh School, Gilbert eer stationed in Germany. PineP County, Minnesota. eenlisted in the United UUpon his return from the SheS grew up on a farm SStates Air Force. As a Sgt., AArmy, he worked for the sevens miles west of Pine GGil worked on Atomic FForestry Service before ful- CityC on Brunswick Road. EEnergy, Radar Systems, 1st fi lling his life career as a SheS attended school at ssignal Radio Maintenance, PPolice Detective/Narcotics HayH Creek, Grasston, and sspecial weapons, and was OOffi cer at the Coon Rapids Braham,B Minnesota. a electronic instructor PPolice Department. Most important to Barb aat Boca Raton Florida, Gordon had a passion werew her eight children, KKeesler Field, Mississippi, aand love for the great 161 grandchildren, 29 SSadia Electronic Labs in ooutdoors. He enjoyed many great-grandchildreng and NNew Mexico, and Kelly ttrips to Montana and Alas- one great-great-granddaughter. They all were very Field, Texas. Gilbert was discharged in 1950 and ka wild game hunting. He caught his fair amount special to her. went to work for the Philco Company as a technical of walleye in Canada and as a result his freezer A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on representative during the Korean War. He was as- was always full! Gordon also loved having a horse; Friday, March 26, 2021, at Saints Peter and Paul signed to the Army Gun laying Radar School in Ft. he rode in many Team Penning and Ranch Rodeo Catholic Church of Braham with Father Wagner Bliss as an instructor. events and so his home was lined with trophies! offi ciating. The service will be live streamed with a While assigned to Ft. Bliss, Gil met Wanda D. During Gordon’s adventurous life, he was a loving link available on the funeral homes website. Brooks. The two were united in marriage on July 7, and caring son, brother, husband, father, grandpa Memorial Visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on 1951. Wanda preceded him in death in September, and great-grandpa and a loyal and good friend to Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Rock Ingebrand Funer- 1998. many! al Home in Braham with a Rosary Service at 6:30 In 1955 went to work for the Firestone Tire and He was preceded in death by his parents, William p.m. and again from 10:30-11:00 a.m. on Friday at the Rubber company in Southgate, CA and then later and Grace; sister, Betty Johnson; former spouse, church. A private inurnment will be held at a later for the Bendix Corporation as an instructor in ra- Arlene Seymour; granddaughter, Shannon (Joe) date in the Ridgelawn Cemetery in Truman, MN. In dar for the Air Force. Between the years of 1958 and Wisen. Lieu of fl owers, Memorials are preferred to the Sts. 1962, Gil was assigned to different jobs as an advi- Gordon is survived by daughter, Laurie (Troy) Peter & Paul Church or a charity of your choice. sor and manager in the space program at satellite Slater; granddaughter, Terri (Dakota) Hubbard; Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome. tracking stations. In 1962, after a short stint with great grandchildren, Memphis and Kipling Wisen; com. the Forestry Dept., he was hired at NASA as a com- son, Wayne (Anne) Seymour; granddaughter, Eliz- puter specialist at the Goddard Space Flight Center abeth (Chris) Bushman and great-grandchildren, in Greenbelt, Maryland. Gil retired from NASA in Noah, Myla and Aspen Bushman; son, Ryan (Rose) Daniel R. Homer 1984 after 22 years of service. His NASA job took Redepenning; granddaughter, Rubyann; and former Daniel R. Homer of Isanti, passed away Nov. 19, him to many places including Woomera Australia, spouse, Kris Seymour. 2020. He was 58 years old. Ascension Island in the South Atlantic, Fairbanks Gordon’s celebration of life Memorial Service He was preceded in Alaska, Winkfi eld England, Santiago Chili, and will be held at a future date, please look on Strike- deathd by his father, Don- Quito Ecuador. LifeTributes.com for future service information. ald;a grandmother, Loretta Gil was preceded in death by the love of his life, Jevne;J and best friend, Wanda (Brooks) Becklin, second wife, Mary A. SandyS Poepping. Becklin (Bilbrey) and his parents, two brothers Raymond C. Magnuson He is survived by sons, Robert and Donn Becklin, two sisters-in-law Annie CoreyC and Curtis; mother, and Joyce Becklin, and one brother-in law George Dr. Raymond C. Magnuson, of Cambridge passed CaraC (Donald) Freundl; Wilkie. away on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at GracePointe granddaughter,g Marvel; Gil is survived by brothers, Lynn Becklin and his Crossing. He was 94 years old. siblings,s Dawn (Greg) wife Lois, Eric Becklin, and Galen Becklin and his Ray is survived by his Sells,S Deb Homer, Tammie wife Karonne; sister in law Ruth Becklin; one sister, wifew Marie Ann, children (Jim)( Adamson, and Don- Eileen Wilkie; two daughters, Vinice Larkins and ToniT Magnuson (Paul nyn Freundl; many nieces, her husband Benny and Anita Tyndall and her hus- Kuhnmuench),K Terry nephewsn and friends. band Ronnie; fi ve grandchildren, fi ve great grand- AnnA (Henry) Rinke, Todd A visitation to celebrate children, and many extended family and friends. (Sarah)( Magnuson, Tricia Dan’sD life will be held from Memorial services for Gilbert will be held this (Paul)( Carlson, 14 grand- 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 24 at Mueller-Bies Funeral summer at the Delaware V.A. Cemetery in Mills- children,c seven great Home, Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. at County Road B. boro, Delaware. grandchildren,g brother VernonV (Mabel) Magnu- BIRTHS son,s sister Gladys Blom- quist,q as well as other ily and Ryan Lindquist relativesr and friends. Abel Lee Garber of Cambridge. Grandpar- Public visitation will be ents are Judy and Bob Master Gardeners Zoom Abel was born on 111 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wednes- Lindquist of Grasston, day,d March 31, 2021, with March 1, 2021, and and Kristine and Jeff a Private Service to follow at Carlson-Lillemoen weighed 8 pounds 10 Lindahl of St. Paul. webinar to be held Funeral Home in Cambridge. Interment will be in ounces. Parents are Cam- Cambridge Union Cemetery. A Public Memorial eron and Sara Garber of Service will be held at a later date. Condolences at Forest Lake. Grandpar- Ava Adair Schmitt CONTRIBUTED www.carlsonlillemoen.com. ents are Lisa Schmitt of Ava was born on ISANTI COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS Full obituary in next edition. North Branch, Mike and March 19, 2021, and The public is invited to participate in a free Christine Eichinger, and weighed 7 pounds 14 webinar via Zoom presented by the Isanti County Alan Garber of Forest ounces. Parents are Jon Master Gardeners on Thursday, April 8 at 7 p.m. Lake. and Libby Schmitt of The topic will be “Seed selection and gardening Cambridge. Grandpar- tips,” presented by Sharon Johnson, owner of Min- Layn Peter Bohanon ents are Pat and Liz Col- Special education records lins of White Bear Lake, nesota Fresh Farm. Layn was born on and Mark and Natalie Sharon will talk about how to choose sources for March 8, 2021, and Schmitt of Rice. vegetable seeds and transplants as well as variety weighed 6 pounds 0 selection. She will discuss what the different dis- being disposed ounces. Parents are Scott ease indicators mean on the seed packages. What and MaryAnn Bohanon Elias William Franklin types of vegetables grow well in Isanti sand and CONTRIBUTED of Isanti. Grandparents Elias was born on tips for growing healthy fruits and vegetables will NORTH BRANCH AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS are Marvin and Wanda March 21, 2021, and also be shared with participants. Jensen of Princeton, and weighed 8 pounds 13 For access to the Zoom presentation, call 763-689- North Branch Area Public Schools is preparing John and Michelle Boha- ounces. Parents are Julia 1810. to dispose of special education student records for non of Squaw Lake. Lindgren and Collin the graduation class of 2012. If anyone has any need Franklin of Braham. of these records or questions about the disposal, Elizabeth Kristine Grandparents are Ken Send your business news, please contact Mary Rock at 651-674-1013 by April Lindquist Lindgren of Braham, 30, 2021. Nancy Lindgren of Mora, Elizabeth was born accomplishments and awards and Duane and Virginia on March 10, 2021, and Franklin of Harris. to [email protected]. weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces. Parents are Em- MARCH 25, 2021 ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR 7 CountyStar.com

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS NOW ALLOWING FOR INPERSON WORSHIP SERVICES. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT W O R S H I P guide YOUR INDIVIDUAL CHURCH FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR COVID19 PREPAREDNESS PLAN. Baptist Lutheran Spring Lake Lutheran Church (ELCA) Spirit River Community 8440 Erickson Road, PO Box 958, North Branch, MN A United Methodist Church First Baptist Church Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 55056 (9 mi. E. of Cambridge on Hwy. 95, North one 1321 Heritage Blvd. NE, 304 S. Main St., Cambridge, 320-396-2755 block on Erickson Road). Isanti, MN 612-888-4255. 763-689-1173. Call the church office or visit our website West Central Drive & County Road 4, Braham 651-674-4606. Reverend Pastor Guy E. Sederski. Sunday Worship Service for current service times and programs. Pastor Julie Beck Pastor Vicki VanderVegt. and Christian Education 10:30am. firstbaptistcambridge.org Sunday: 9:30 am Worship Service on KBEK 95.5 FM; sllchurch.org spiritrivercomm.org Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Live Worship Service on Facebook Email: [email protected] North Isanti Baptist Church Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Worship Service at Braham Lutheran Thursday, March 25th - Non-Denominational Lead Pastor: Travis Blake Office hours 9:00 a.m. to Noon Tuesday thru Friday 7:00pm Women of Grace Bible Study (Zoom) 2248 313th Ave. NE, Cambridge, MN 55008. www.nib- Sunday, March 28th - Bethesda Church church.com Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Rush Point 8:30am Worship in person & via Zoom Holy Communion 38180 Hemingway Ave., North Branch, MN 651-674-5873. Email: [email protected] (ELCA) Tuesday, March 30th - Pastor Mark Huber. 763-689-3576. 8:30am Worship Service (traditional Pastor Vicki Vandervegt. 8:00am Men’s Breakfast 9am Worship Service. style) 10:45am Worship Service (contemporary style) 320-358-4829, 600 Rush Point Dr. 10am Worship with 6:30pm Property Committee 10:30am Sunday School nursery available. 11am Fellowship Thursday, April 1st - and adult Bible studies. South Isanti Baptist Church my.calvaryofrushpoint.org. 9:00am Men’s Coffee bethesdachurchnb.com 3367 Cty. Rd. 5 NE, Isanti. Office: [email protected] Lakeside Christian Church 763-444-5860, Pastor Bob Venneman. Sunday Worship St. John Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 32393 Rendova Cir. N.E., Cambridge (3 mi. E of Cambridge 9:30am. Wednesday “Life & Light” Bible studies for all Cambridge Lutheran Church 28168 Jodrell St. NE, North Branch Located 6 mi. E. of just off Hwy. 95). 763-689-3649. Ministry Coordinator ages. Adults & children. For info call or go to 8:30am - Traditional / Festival Isanti on Co. Rd. 5; (or 7 mi. W. of North Branch on Co. Rd. Jeff Bonkoski. Administrative Assistant Sharon Dahl. southisantibaptist.org. 9:20am & 10:30am - Contemporary / Horizon 5); then 1-1/2 mi. S. on Co. Rd. 12. 763-444-5988, Paul Sunday 9:30am Worship. Join us in-person & online for worship! Anderson, Pastor; Sunday 9am Worship; 10:20am Adult Sunrise Bible Church Retreat house & personal retreat cabins available. Call FB.com/CambridgeLutheran Bible Study; Thursday 6:30pm Bible study. Email: 41300 Second St., North for reservation. Email: 621 Old N. Main St. [email protected] Branch, Pastor David Stertz. Sunday school for all 763-689-1211 [email protected]. ages St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (LCMC) lakesidechurchcambridge.org 9:30am, Sunday morning Worship 10:30am, Sunday Christ Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS) 31075 Genesis Ave., Stacy, MN 55079 Journey of Faith evening 6pm, Wed. Kids 4 Truth & Bible studies for all 32962 Vickers St. NE, Cambridge, 763-689-5333 651-462-5115. Bible based worship. ages 6:30pm. More info at Pastor Samuel L. Biebert. Pastor Ben Hollingstead. 651-600-9878. sunrisebiblechurch.org Sunday Worship 9am, Sunday School/Bible Class 8am and 9:30am Services, [email protected]. Sunday fellowship or 651-674-4107. 10:30am Sunday School during 9:30am Service. 9am www.christcambridge.com Email Catholic Worship & Youth Ministry 10am Come as you are. All [email protected]. Website - Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) welcome. Junction Bowl. 123 Cajima Street, NE, Isanti. stjohnslutheranchurch-stacymn.org St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 109 Second Ave NW, Isanti Refreshments served. 207 Whiskey Rd NW, Isanti, MN. 763-444-9201 St. John’s Lutheran Church 763-444-4035 NorthBrook Church Pastor Ian Coen-Frei (Missouri Synod) Email: [email protected]. Mass: Tues. & Wed. Meeting at GTI North Branch Theatre (38450 Tanger Dr, Sunday School 8:30 a.m. 980 West 4th Street, Rush City, Pastor Tim Renstrom 7:30am. Sun. 8:30am. stelizabeth-isanti.org. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. North Branch, MN 55056) 320-358-3623, Sunday 8:45am Worship, 7:30am Rise & Church Office: 651-277-0100 Virtual Kingdom Kids - Wed 6pm Shine Bible Study, Monday 10am Longer Look Bible Study. Frank Gomes, Pastor. Converge Grades 1-6 (see website for more info) stjohnsrushcity.org Please join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. for Worship Home of Heavenly Sunshine Preschool Springvale Church Sunday School for all ages at 8:30 a.m. email: St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church 10:30am Sunday Service at Nursery for infants & Children’s Church (2 yrs old-K) [email protected] (Missouri Synod) during worship. 410 County Road 6 NW 400 SE 8th St., (Isanti #4 E.), PO Box 37, Braham. 320- Mon-Fri: (call for details) Small Groups, Women’s, Men’s Stanchfield, MN 55080 First Lutheran Church (ELCA) 396-3103. & Youth Ministries 763-689-1373 43779 Gates Ave., Harris. Tim Renstrom, Pastor. Email: [email protected] Online service at springvalechurchmn.org 651-674-4498. Handicapped 9:30am Sunday School & Adult Bible Study. 10:30am Website: nbchurchmn.org accessible. Pastor Scott Simmons. Sunday Worship Evangelical Free Worship. 9:30am, with Sunday School 10:30am coffee ststephensbraham.org River of Life Church and fellowship. Meeting at 150 Birch St. N., Ste 170, Cambridge. (Across Dale Evangelical Free Church Email: [email protected] from Minnco Credit Unon) Mark Radeke, Pastor. 763-689- 45268 Brunswick Rd, Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) 38460 Lincoln Trl, www.firstlutheranharris.org 5115. Harris, MN 763-689-5817 North Branch Sundays 9am & 10:30am Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin. Sunday School – all 651-674-7047. Pastor Jon Yurk Long Lake Lutheran Church (ELCA) Nursery at both services ages 9am. Sunday Service 10:25am. See our website for worship 3921 277th Ave NW Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-5315. River Kid’s for ages 4 yrs to 5th gr at the 10:30am service www.daleefc.com information. Messages are also Pastor Sue Olson posted on our facebook page. riveroflifehome.com Worship Sundays at 8am & 10am Sunday School on the Kost Evangelical Free Church Email: 1st and 3rd Sundays Pentecostal 37405 Kost Trail, North Branch, MN 55056. Jct. of CR 11 & [email protected] Wednesday Worship, Children’s Church, and Confirmation CR 72, SE of North Branch. 651-583-3281. or visit www.trinitynorthbranch.org beginning at 6:00pm The Journey New Life Church Pastor, Josh Jensen longlakeluth.org Methodist 601 Heritage Blvd NE, Isanti Kost Student Ministries Mondays 6:30pm. Worship Pastor David L. Willis. Service Sundays 9:30am. More info: www.kostefc.org Salem Lutheran Church Common Ground - A United Methodist Community Sunday 10am Worship & 4638 381st Ave. NW, Dalbo, MN 55017. 763-689-1687 the Word & Kids’ Church. Oxlip Evangelical Free Church 404 North Cypress St. North, Cambridge. 763-689-2071. 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REORGANIZATION CARES ACT MONEY Lines said the fi rst actions taken Lines said the county received based on the study’s recommenda- $4.8 million in CARES relief. $2.9 tions were to promote Penny Mess- million of that money went to coun- er to Health and Human Services ty infrastructure, including con- Division Leader. That division will struction and technology upgrades now be a combination of the Public to the courtrooms. $1 million went GOOGLE MAPS Health Department and Family to small business relief, with an- An open house for those interested in hearing about the reconstruction project for a portion of Services Department. other $500,000 going to non-profi ts. Main Street in Isanti from Whiskey Road and Fourth Avenue is scheduled for Thursday, March 25, “Those services will now be $300,000 went to public schools, and from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. The city will also hold a public hearing during the April 20 council meeting. provided under one roof and under $100,000 went to individual housing The project is expected to run from June through October. one team,” Lines said. “We’re fi nd- relief through Lakes & Pines. ing we can provide a more holistic Included in the small business approach to a family in need by and non-profi t relief were 37 $10,000 knowing these other services that grants in the fi rst round, 41 $5,000 Isanti Main Street set for are offered by that other former grants awarded specifi cally to department.” businesses that were shut down by Additional changes include the governor’s order in the sec- merging the IT, GIS, and facilities ond round, and 77 grants of up to reconstruction this summer departments into the Central Ser- $15,000 in the third round from the vices Division, under the leader- state. ship of former IT Director Travis Lines said that the county is BY JENNIFER KOTILA the construction will be taking place will Martilla. estimated to get an additional $7.8 [email protected] be assessed for their share of the recon- Chad Struss is in the process of million in relief from the Amer- struction costs. The assessed amount being appointed to Chief Financial ican Rescue Recovery Package A major reconstruction of Main Street in is estimated to be approximately $64.16 Offi cer - Property and Finance recently signed by President Biden. the City of Isanti will take place this sum- per assessable foot of property, with an Division. This will be a merger While the exact amount and specif- mer between Whiskey Road and Fourth average assessment of $5,662 per property of Assessor, some of Zoning, and ically what this money can or will Avenue Northwest after the council ap- owner. The highest estimated assessment Recorder, along with the licensing be used for is unknown, Lines said proved moving forward with the project at is approximately $11,549, and the lowest counter. they will have until December, 2024 its meeting March 16. approximately $3,721. “Our hope is to provide more of to spend it. A public open house regarding the proj- Funding sources for the project will a one-stop counter for someone ect will take place Thursday, March 25, be state aid ($674,000) and assessments who is going to be coming into the VACCINE CLINICS from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., with a public hearing ($164,000), according to Cook. county and needing any kind of Lines said the vaccine clinics, Tuesday, April 20 during the Isanti City Stormwater utility fund will be for the property services,” she said. which is currently the primary fo- Council meeting at 7 p.m. Construction is stormwater improvements at Whiskey Finally, Lines said that an En- cus, started out small, in the lower expected to take place between June and Road. vironmental Division, which will level of the government center. It October. include such things as Parks and next expanded to some drive-th- Along with approving moving forward ODDS AND ENDS Recreation, along with other zon- ru clinics at the Sheriff’s Offi ce, with the Main Street reconstruction proj- In other business, the council: ing functions, is in the preliminary and now to a larger-scale clinic at ect, the council approved moving forward •Approved site plans for the new munici- stages. Cambridge Middle School. As of with stormwater improvements at Main pal liquor, which will be located at 10 Sixth “I’m excited that in the scope Wednesday, March 17, the county Street and Whiskey Road, where water Avenue Southeast. of one year, we’re making these had vaccinated 6,700 people, which tends to pool due to poor drainage. •Approved a 10-year street lighting in-fi ll decisions to move forward and comes to about 57% of the popula- The cost of the Main Street reconstruc- plan, and the plans for 2021. modernize the county services,” tion 65 or older. Lines said future tion project is estimated to be approxi- •Approved repair and maintenance for Lines concluded. “Many of you locations for the clinics will be at mately $674,000, according to city engineer well house II. know, things don’t move quickly in the New Hope Church, along with Jason Cook of Bolton and Menk. The •Heard the 2021 MS4 annual report. government, but we are taking the at the fairgrounds once the weath- stormwater improvements are estimated opportunity to really push forward er gets warmer. to be approximately $59,100. and take that next step to a mod- Those living along Main Street where

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BY BILL STICKELS III While it would have been ence between the Rangers and [email protected] nice to have the streak contin- the Jackets, the meet was actu- ue, Jacket head coach Wendy ally up in the air until the fi nal The streak is over. After 11 Rooney said she was proud rotation. In fact, C-I held a half- straight seasons of fi nding of how her girls performed at point lead over Forest Lake as ways to keep a fi rm hold of the sections. the Jackets competed on bars Section 7AA championship “Both Forest Lake and Ano- while the Rangers fi nished trophy, the Cambridge-Isanti ka are very talented teams this on vault. And although the gymnastics team couldn’t year,” Rooney said. “We came Jackets swung to a season-high quite pull off an upset to extend into the meet knowing we 35.25, the Rangers exploded for the streak to a dozen. Forest weren’t favored to win. I’m just a 37.750 score on vault, high- Lake, who was also the last proud how we went out there lighted by an incredible layout team to top the Jackets back in and didn’t just give up. They yurchenko by all-around 2009, captured their fi fth team still fought for every tenth of a champion Claire O’Gorman state meet berth by scoring a point in order to get the best re- that scored a 9.875. season-high 145.825, compared sults possible. We had so many C-I started the meet on beam, to C-I’s 143.850, which was C-I’s good talks over the past two and like it has been all season, season-high score. Anoka, who weeks about what we wanted the team struggled to stick entered the meet ranked third last night to look like for us their routines, taking fi ve in Class AA, again took the and I think we all left the gym falls on the event. However, runner-up trophy with a score really happy.” their 35.625 proved to be the of 144.875. Despite the two-point differ- second-best team score on the event for the meet. The other positive coming from the event was Alison Barber’s 9.375 took second place in the meet, sending the sophomore to the state meet. The Jackets rebounded nicely by scoring a season-high 36.725 on the fl oor, which in- cluded Laci Leverty’s 9.5 score that qualifi ed her for state as well. The vault proved to be yet an- BILL STICKELS III | COUNTY STAR other season-high for C-I, with Cambridge-Isanti’s Alison Barber hits her full-twisting dismount off the a team score of 36.25. Leverty’s beam during the Section 7AA meet at Forest Lake on Friday, March 19. 9.475 pike tsuk gave the junior Barber took second place on the event, earning her a trip to state. her second state meet berth in as many events. which was completed in Also because of COVID, Finally came the previously break-neck speed due to the state meet will look much mentioned bar score, where COVID guidelines turning it different than years past. Tak- Leverty made it three-for-three into a four-rotation (compared ing place at Champlin Park in state meet berths (she didn’t to the typical eight rotation) High School, each class will compete on the beam) with a meet. From start to fi nish, the be broken into two sessions, third-place 9.2. Laci Lorinser, meet lasted just over one hour, with four sections competing despite nearly taking a fall on meaning all of the gymnasts at 11:30 a.m. and the other four bars, still managed a fourth- had only a couple minutes sections competing at 6 p.m. place 8.975, qualifying her between completing one event The team and individual com- for state on the event for the and warming up on the next petitions will take place at the second year in a row. one. same time, meaning if a gym- Despite that, the Vikings nast qualifi ed as part of a team VIKINGS ALSO THIRD pushed through the fatigue and as an individual, her score The North Branch Vikings and wound up qualifying two will count for both competi- also came into their section to the state meet. Senior Paige tions. The individuals not part meet with the #3 seed, and Bauer will be making her of the section team champions likewise fi nished the meet second-straight appearance at will rotate with their section’s by taking third with a score state on vault after winning team champion. of 135.425. Defending Class the section championship on North Branch will compete A state champion Big Lake the event with a score of 9.425. in the fi rst Class A session BILL STICKELS III | COUNTY STAR repeated as section champion, Joining her will be 8th-grader on Friday, March 26. Cam- North Branch senior Bekah Fish competes on the beam during the scoring a 144.4. Dakota Esget, who took second bridge-Isanti will also compete Section 7A meet at Big Lake on Saturday, March 20. The Vikings had up-and- in the all-around with a score in the fi rst Class AA session on down results in the meet, of 36.525. Saturday. Sections proves unkind to area teams

BY BILL STICKELS III teams scored once in the fi rst period, Section 5A, the Braham Bombers won [email protected] with the Dragons taking a 3-2 lead into a thrilling 74-62 overtime game over the third period. The only scoring in Hinckley-Finlayson in the subsection After enduring the compressed reg- the third period was an empty-net goal quarterfi nals. The #3 East subsection ular season, the postseason wound up with just four seconds remaining to seeds however would lose their next being short and not-so sweet for several seal the win for the Dragons. game 62-57 to Upsala two nights later. area teams. For North Branch, they were unable Like the Viking boys hockey team, to even play their opening round game the Bluejacket boys basketball team BOYS HOCKEY as the #8 seed against #9 seed Mora as saw their season end even before the The Bluejackets entered the Section the team had to pull out of the tourna- opening tipoff as C-I had to pull out 5A tournament with their highest seed- ment due to COVID. of their section quarterfi nal game, ing in team history, but unfortunately resulting in Forest Lake automatically couldn’t parlay that into a long postsea- BOYS BASKETBALL advancing. son run, losing to Pine City 4-2 in the The Vikings found themselves on quarterfi nals. the wrong end of a hot-shooting team, GIRLS BASKETBALL After engaging in a pair of exciting, as North Branch lost to Hibbing 77-33 The Viking girls also saw their high-scoring games that resulted in in the Section 7AAA tournament. season end in lopsided fashion, losing each team earning a 6-5 win during Hibbing jumped out to a 48-13 halftime 67-37 to Chisago Lakes in the section the regular, this “rubber match” was lead before cruising to the win. Trevor quarterfi nals. expected to be very entertaining. And Johnson had a strong game for North The Vikings trailed 42-17 at halftime while the total goals scored was lower Branch, collecting 19 points. Unfortu- before seeing that defi cit extend by fi ve SARA ANDERSON | COUNTY STAR this game, the fast-paced action kept nately, he was the only Viking to even in the second half. Similar to the boys, Braham’s Conner Johnson blocks a Hinck- the COVID-capacity crowd at the edge eclipse fi ve points for the game. ley-Finlayson player’s shot during the Bombers’ home section playoff game. of their seats until the fi nal horn. Both After getting a fi rst round bye in SEE SECTIONS, PAGE 10 10 ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR CountyStar.com MARCH 25, 2021

BILL STICKELS III | COUNTY STAR BILL STICKELS III | COUNTY STAR Cambridge-Isanti’s Jacob Ziebarth gets bowled over by a sliding Aidan Welch of the Dragons during the Jackets’ Cambridge-Isanti’s Mikayla Aumer drove Coon Rapids defenders cra- Section 5A game versus Pine City. The Dragons would down the Jackets 4-2. zy mixing in driving to the basket, hitting outside shots, and dishing to teammates during the Jackets’ section semifi nal game. SECTIONS: Bluejacket girls basketball the only team to advance deep into postseason tournament

FROM PAGE 9 game, Mikayla Aumer was slightly less effective a good chunk of the girls’ scoring came from one in the playoff game, scoring 20 points. However player, with senior Kate Carlson scoring 16 as the unlike the regular season when no other Jacket only Viking to reach double digits. could fi nd the scoring touch, both Aiyana Knight The Braham Bomber girls’ postseason was sim- and Evelyn Wiltrout contributed 11 points in the ilar to the Bomber boys, with the team winning playoff win. their opening round game, but then losing two In the semifi nals, the Jackets faced #6 seed nights later. Braham’s win came over Upsala by a Coon Rapids, who had upset #3 seed Blaine. C-I score of 67-43. The loss was to Swanville 59-46. wasn’t about to be the second upset victim of the The lone exception to the diffi cult postseasons Cardinals, as the Jackets built up a six-point lead is the Bluejacket girls basketball team, who have at halftime and then extended that to come away advanced to their third-straight section champi- with a 70-43 victory. onship game. Aumer completely controlled the game, scor- After shockingly losing to Duluth East in their ing 40 points. And when she wasn’t putting on a regular season fi nale last Tuesday, the Bluejacket shooting clinic, the junior was dishing off inside, girls made certain that wouldn’t happen twice in resulting in Maraya Wiltrout scoring 13. a week in C-I’s section quarterfi nal game against For the third year in a row, the Jackets will the Greyhounds. The Jackets went out to a 33-20 battle Forest Lake for the Section 7AAAA champi- lead at halftime, then slightly extended that lead onship. Tipoff is 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 25. SARA ANDERSON | COUNTY STAR en route to a 60-43 win. Braham’s Hannah Cornelius hits a three-pointer over the out- After scoring 29 points in the regular season stretched arm of a Swanville defender. Wrestling postseason takes on new form

BY BILL STICKELS III Wyatt Wothe lost his fi rst round [email protected] match at 152 pounds, won his fi rst con- solation round match, but then lost for To the casual observer of high school the second time. wrestling, when gazing at the numer- The other Jackets to compete were ous names from both Cambridge-Isanti Braylon Davis (113 pounds), Logan and North Branch who appeared on the Lindquist (120 pounds), Maverick Hen- list of “state competitors,” it would ap- derson (126 pounds), Brandon Austin pear like the two schools had historical- (138 pounds), Devan Jones (220 pounds), ly good results in the individual section and Scott Simpson (285 pounds). tournaments. Upon closer inspection, however, those results are slightly FIVE VIKINGS COMPETE misleading. Under this unique format, North As a result of COVID restrictions Branch found itself competing against that prevented the Minnesota State wrestlers from Section 1AA, which High School League from holding their top-to-bottom is one of the strongest typical three-day, eight-mat spectacle at Class AA sections. As a result, only one the Excel Energy Center, MSHSL opted of their fi ve state prelim qualifi ers di- to hold “state preliminary” tourna- rectly wrestled for a chance to advance ments at regional sites across the state. to STMA. Typically, the fi rst and second place fi n- BILL STICKELS III | COUNTY STAR Brandt Bombard, wrestling at 160 ishers in each weight would advance to Cambridge-Isanti’s Treytin Byers worked his way through the consolation bracket in order pounds, won his fi rst round match to have a second shot at advancing to the state quarterfi nals, however he came up just the state tournament at the “X.” Under via pinfall before losing his semifi nal short in a “true second” match. this year’s format, the section tour- match on a 5-2 decision. Bombard naments stopped short of conducting would go on to win his third place championship or third place matches, at Coon Rapids on Saturday, March round match, but then worked his way match via pinfall, but lost 5-1 in a true with the top four wrestlers advancing 20. And once the dust settled, only Leo through the consolation side, winning second match. to the state prelims. Those state pre- Edblad at 106 pounds wound up advanc- his third place match and giving him At 145 pounds, Josh Logan lost his lims featured qualifying wrestlers ing to St. Michael-Albertville, the site the chance to wrestle in a “true second” third place match, resulting in a fourth in one section competing against the of this year’s state championships. The place match for a chance to advance place fi nish. Both Evan Pommier (106 qualifi ers from the same other section, freshman collected one pinfall and two to STMA. However, Byers lost that pounds) and Caleb Norwig (220 pounds) with the top two advancing to the state decisions en route to the state prelim true second match by a close 3-2 score, lost their fi rst round match, won their quarterfi nals. championship. resulting in a third place fi nish. fi rst consolation match, but then lost On paper, this meant C-I had 10 out Besides Edblad, three other Jack- At 195 pounds, Andrew Stickley was their third match of the day. Ashton of 14 wrestlers being named as state ets wrestled more than twice in the able to advance to the third place match LaBelle (152 pounds) lost both of his qualifi ers. The Jackets took on qual- double-elimination brackets. Treytin after losing in the opening round, but matches. ifying wrestlers from Section 8AAA Byers, at 160 pounds, lost his opening also lost in a close 3-2 decision. MARCH 25, 2021 ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR 11 CountyStar.com Salute TO VETERANS Past & Present Honoring Our Heros in Uniform SHOW YOUR PRIDE 763-689-1181 SendS the STAR a photo of your ISANTI-CHISAGOISANTI-CHISAGO veteran, past or present along with $4 by countystar.com May 6. Photos will be published in a full color special section May 20. PleasePlease Include: I

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NAME Linda J. Woulfe the Isanti County Board of Treasurer. NOTICES MINNESOTA STATUTES, City Administrator The Isanti County Board of CHAPTER 333 Published in the Isanti-Chisago Commissioners at the office of the Commissioners reserve the right to PUBLIC NOTICE The filing of an assumed name County STAR on March 25, 2021 County Engineer located at 232 reject any or all bids and to waive ISANTI COUNTY BUDGET SUMMARY DATA REPORT does not provide a user with exclu- ______Emerson Street North, Cambridge, any irregularities therein, and fur- The following is a summary of the operating budget for the 2021 fiscal sive rights to that name. The filing Minnesota 55008. Bids will be ther reserve the right to award the year for Isanti County. The summary is published in accordance with Minn. is required for consumer protection CITY OF CAMBRIDGE opened and read publicly at this contract to serve the best interest of Statutes § 375.169. The detail of the County budget is on file in the County in order to enable customers to be ORDINANCE 732 location, immediately after the hour the County. Administrator’s office at the Isanti County Government Center, 555 18th able to identify the true owner of a SUMMARY PUBLICATION set for receiving bids. Richard Heilman, County Ave SW, Cambridge, Minnesota 55008 and may be reviewed during normal business. Ordinance 732 amended Contract No. 2106 Engineer, Isanti County, Cambridge, business hours. ASSUMED NAME: Thunderhorse Title III Administration, Chapter S.A.P. 030-603-028 MN 55008 COUNTY SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT Descendant 32, Departments, Boards, and New Bridge Nos. 30J11, 30J12, Published in the Isanti-Chisago BUDGETED GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS PRINCIPAL PLACE OF Commissions. The amendment & 30J13 County STAR on March 18, 25, BUSINESS: 517 Old North Main included adding a non-city repre- Bridge Removal, Precast April 1, 2021 2020 2021 Street, Cambridge, MN 55008 sentative from the Cambridge-Isanti Concrete Box Culverts, and Traffic ______BUDGET BUDGET NAMEHOLDER(S): Community Education Department Control Randee Brown, 517 Old North along with minor changes not intend- Located on CSAH 3 over PUBLIC NOTICE REVENUES Main St. Cambridge, MN 55008 ed to change content. A complete Stanchfield Creek, between CSAH CAMBRIDGE TOWNSHIP Property Taxes 22,949,646 24,281,932 By typing my name, I, the under- copy of the ordinance is available 22 and CSAH 1. The major esti- GRAVEL HAULING QUOTES Other Taxes 2,483,481 2,896,775 signed, certify that I am signing this at City Hall, 300 3rd Avenue NE, mated quantities are; 1 Each mobi- The Town of Cambridge, hereby Licenses and Permits 533,500 514,100 document as the person whose sig- Cambridge for inspection. lization; 684 LF of 12’x7’ precast requests, QUOTES per yard for the Intergovernmental Revenue: nature is required, or as agent of the ATTEST: concrete box culvert; 18 Each 12’ x hauling of approximately 5,800 yards Federal 5,465,213 5,096,487 person(s) whose signature would be Linda J. Woulfe 7’ precast concrete box culvert end of gravel for Cambridge Township State 15,087,595 13,307,390 required who has authorized me to City Administrator sections; 1 LS bridge removal; 1397 roads during the summer months Charges for Services 2,063,036 1,871,073 sign this document on his/her behalf, Published in the Isanti-Chisago CY of coarse filter aggregate; 5690 of 2021. Fines and Forfeits 39,400 29,900 or in both capacities. I further certify County STAR on March 25, 2021 CY of structural backfill; 1210 Ton of 1. The quote per yard will include Interest on Investments 125,000 100,000 that I have completed all required ______random riprap; 1 LS traffic control; hauling gravel on 9 separate roads Gifts and Contributions 157,700 145,200 fields, and that the information in 3460 LF of silt fence; 6480 SY of and the ability to haul an average of Miscellaneous 1,364,441 1,104,643 this document is true and correct CITY OF ISANTI rapid stabilization method 4. 500 yards of gravel per day from a Other Sources: and in compliance with the applica- MAIN STREET Plan and Proposal may be pur- gravel pit (Walstrom-Hass Pit Hwy Budgeted Use/(Increase) of Available 209,435 334,389 ble chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I RECONSTRUCTION chased by Mail from the office of the 47 & 110th) within a 25 mile radi- Funds understand that by signing this docu- INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE County Engineer at 232 Emerson us of the City of Cambridge and Total Revenue and Other Sources $50,478,447 $49,681,889 ment I am subject to the penalties of March 25, 2021 Street North, Cambridge, Minnesota respective roads. To receive a listing perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 55008. Please call (763) 689-1870 of roads (map) and yards of gravel EXPENDITURES as if I had signed this document Isanti City Hall to purchase, between 7:30 AM and to be hauled, contact the Cambridge General Government 9,239,985 10,037,961 under oath. Unable to attend in person? 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday. Township Road Maintenance Public Safety 9,901,420 10,342,705 SIGNED BY: Randee Brown Open House can be accessed Plan and Proposal Cost; Mailed Supervisor: Highways and Streets 9,331,371 9,424,143 MAILING ADDRESS: None via Zoom using the information $50.00 Rob A. Anderson Human Services 14,451,015 14,539,083 Provided below. Plan and Proposal are non-re- 3568 337th Ave NE Public Health 1,629,113 1,589,608 EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/ fundable. Cambridge, MN. 55008 Culture and Recreation 784,059 833,216 [email protected] MainStreetOpenHouse Bids must be sealed, identified on (763) 689-4019 Conservation of Natural Resources 412,761 443,611 Work Item 1204900500036 Meeting ID: 981 7603 1963 the envelope and accompanied by a 2. Gravel hauling is to be done Economic Development 155,336 157,336 Original File Number Meeting Passcode: 092178 Bidder’s Bond, Certified Check or a at the request of the Cambridge Transit 2,401,843 671,718 1003065000023 Phone Number: 312-626-6799 Corporate Surety Bond in an amount Township Road Maintenance Debt Service 1,235,844 1,111,033 STATE OF MINNESOTA Project Scope equal to five percent of the total bid Supervisor, upon reasonable notice, Capital Outlay 935,700 531,475 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY · Bituminous Street Reclamation made payable to the Isanti County and hauling is to be completed on Total Expenditures $50,478,447 $49,681,889 OF STATE · Curb & Gutter Replacement Treasurer. specified dates between May 1, Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 25, 2021 FILED · Sidewalk Replacement from The Isanti County Board of 2021 and September 1, 2021 (Road ______01/08/2021 11:59 P.M. Rosewood Avenue NW to 5th Commissioners reserve the right to restrictions permitting). Steve Simon Avenue NW/SW reject any or all bids and to waive 3. Proof of Insurance (certifi- There is an outstanding mortgage Secretary of State · Storm Sewer Improvements any irregularities therein, and fur- cate) with a minimum coverage NOTICES on this property with Bayview Loan Published in the Isanti-Chisago Schedule ther reserve the right to award the of $1,500,000.00 per person, per Servicing, LLC. County STAR on March 18, 25, · Public Hearing – April 20th at contract to serve the best interest of occurrence (required by Township’s NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S Terms of Sale: Cash or Cashier’s 2021 7:00 p.m. in City Hall the County. MATIT insurance policy). EXECUTION SALE Check ______· If Project is Authorized, Richard Heilman, County 4. Only belly dump trailers will be NON-HOMESTEAD PROPERTY CP: 20000698 Construction Would be Completed Engineer allowed. The contractor must pro- Under and by virtue of an Dated: Feb. 26, 2021 CAMBRIDGE BUSINESS in 2021 Isanti County, Cambridge, MN vide a list and description (capac- Execution issued out of and under Isanti County Sheriff’s Office DEVELOPMENT COMPANY · We Will Notify You of Construction 55008 ities and identification numbers) the seal of the District Court of the 2440 Main Street South NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Schedule After Contract is Awarded Published in the Isanti-Chisago of the planned hauling equipment. State of Minnesota, in and for the Cambridge, MN 55008 Notice is hereby given that · Approximate 6-8 Week County STAR on March 11, 18, Township personnel may request Tenth Judicial District and County By Lisa Lovering Cambridge Business Development Construction Period is Anticipated 25, 2021 that contracted equipment be scaled of Isanti on the 27th day of January, Deputy Sheriff Company will hold its Annual Traffic Control ______for capacity periodically at the town- 2021, upon a judgment rendered Published in the Isanti-Chisago Meeting Virtually on Monday, April · Street Will be Closed to Through ship’s expense. and docketed in said Court and County STAR on March 4, 11, 18, 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.. The ZOOM Traffic During Underground and ISANTI COUNTY HIGHWAY 5. No fuel surcharge clause will said County in an action therein, 25, April 1, 8, 2021 call information is as follows: Pavement Construction Activity PROJECT be accepted. between Miguel Agama, Plaintiff(s) ______Call-In Number: · Access to Driveways Will be ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Quotes must be submitted (mail and Jamie Wojcik, Defendant(s) in +13126266799 Maintained as Much as Possible CONTRACT NO. 2103 or delivered at meeting) prior to the favor of said Plaintiff(s) and against OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA Meeting ID: 652 559 0894 Project Funding NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS 8 PM reviewing of the quotes at said Defendant(s), Jamie Wojcik, for SECRETARY OF STATE Eric Wiltrout · Total Estimated Project Cost is Sealed bids will be received the April 12, 2021, Township Board the sum of $26,952.50 Dollars as CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED Secretary Estimated at $674,000 until 10:30 A.M., April 13, 2021 Meeting. Quotes can be submitted appears by the judgment roll filed in NAME Published in the Isanti-Chisago · Twenty Five Percent (25%) by the Isanti County Board of to: the office of the Clerk of said District MINNESOTA STATUTES, County STAR on March 18, 25, of Street Costs to be Assessed to Commissioners at the office of the Cambridge Township Clerk Court for said County, and CHAPTER 333 April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 Parcels with Project Frontage County Engineer located at 232 3568 337TH AVE NE WHEREAS, said judgment was The filing of an assumed name ______· Street Width in Excess of City Emerson Street North, Cambridge, Cambridge, Minnesota 55008 docketed in the District Court for does not provide a user with exclu- Standard Would Not be Assessed Minnesota 55008. Bids will be The Township reserves the right Isanti County on the 4th day of sive rights to that name. The filing SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF THE · Average Assessment - $5,661.57 opened and read publicly at this to accept or reject all quotes. December, 2019, at 10:51 o’clock is required for consumer protection PROCEEDINGS OF THE per Parcel location, immediately after the hour Darrell D. Vosika, Cambridge am and the sum of $28,300.10, is in order to enable customers to be CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Project Contact set for receiving bids. Township Clerk now actually due thereon with inter- able to identify the true owner of a The complete minutes are avail- Jason W Cook, P.E. Contract No. 2103 Published in the Isanti-Chisago est of $2.95 per diem from the 27th business. able for public inspection at the office City Engineer S.A.P. 030-621-006 County STAR on March 25, 2021 day of January, 2021, and up to and ASSUMED NAME: Maple Ridge of the City Administrator, 300 3rd Bolton & Menk, Inc. Reconstruct CSAH 21 ______including the date of sale, also for all Laserworks Ave. NE, Cambridge, Minnesota. 763-433-2851 (O) Shoulder Widening, Grading, increased costs and for all Sheriffs PRINCIPAL PLACE OF Members Present: Mayor 763-200-2444 (M) Reclamation, Aggregate Base, Plant ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS fees, costs and disbursements of BUSINESS: 3128 405th Ave NW James Godfrey; Council Members [email protected] Mixed Asphalt, Pavement Marking ISANTI MUNICIPAL LIQUOR levy and sale, Braham MN 55006 United States Lisa Iverson, Mark Ziebarth, Bob Published in the Isanti-Chisago Located on CSAH 21 from TH 95 STORE WHEREAS, said Execution has NAMEHOLDER(S): Shogren, and Kersten Conley. County STAR on March 25, 2021 to the North County Line. The major Contractor’s sealed proposals for to the Sheriff of said County been Name: Chad Eric Nelson Regular City Council Meeting ______estimated quantities are; 1 Each the construction of Isanti Municipal duly directed and delivered, Address: 3128 405th Ave NW March 1, 2021 mobilization; 1 LS mobilization; 1 Liquor Store will be received by PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that I Braham MN 55006 United States ● Meeting called to order at 5:00 NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE LS clearing and grubbing; 772 LF Owner in accordance with the plans have levied upon and will sell at pub- By typing my name, I, the under- p.m. The following property will be sold remove pipe culvert; 19961 CY com- and specifications prepared by: lic auction to the highest cash bid- signed, certify that I am signing this ● No one appeared for Citizens by written bid by 9:00 a.m. MST on mon excavation; 19044 CY common ARCHITECT der, in lobby of said Sheriffs office, document as the person whose sig- Forum. 4/2/2021. borrow; 2450 TON aggregate sur- Widseth Smith Nolting 2440 Main Street South, Cambridge, nature is required, or as agent of the ● Approved amended agenda. 2016 Peterbilt facing; 9950 TON aggregate base; 7804 Industrial Park Road Minnesota, on the 30th day of April, person(s) whose signature would be ● Council approved consent 579 1XPBD49X5GD270086 15071 SY full depth reclamation; Baxter, MN 56425 2021, at 10:00 a.m. all right, title required who has authorized me to agenda items A-G and I. To inquire about this item please 3800 TON bituminous mix; 925 CY SITE VISIT INFORMATION and interest that the above-named sign this document on his/her behalf, ● Discussed and approved con- call Bret Swenson at 801-624-5864. aggregate bedding; 4 EA 24” RC Bidders are encouraged to visit judgment debtor had in and to the or in both capacities. I further certify sent Items 4H and 4J. Transportation Alliance Bank pipe apron; 2 EA 36” RC pipe apron; the construction site. There will not real property, hereinafter described that I have completed all required ● Reviewed plan for prevention of 4185 Harrison Blvd Ogden, UT 6 EA 28” span RC pipe-arch apron; be a scheduled Pre-Bid Meeting. on the 3rd day of December, 2019, fields, and that the information in Emerald Ash Borer. 84403 22 EA 15” GS safety sloped apron; BID DATE INFORMATION: that being the date of rendition of this document is true and correct ● Reviewed proposal on Heritage Published in the Isanti-Chisago 2 EA 18” GS safety sloped apron; 04-09-2021 said judgment or any interest therein and in compliance with the applica- Greens PUD Amendment. County STAR on March 25, April 606 LF 15” CS pipe culvert; 72 LF Bid Time: 2:00 p.m. which said judgment debtor(s) Jamie ble chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I ● Appointed Marvin Timm, David 1, 2021 2021 18” CS pipe culvert; 170 LF 24” Location: Wojcik have since that day acquired, understand that by signing this docu- Morell, Gary Bye, and Brandon Grell ______RC pipe culvert; 82 LF 36” RC pipe Isanti City Hall the description of the property being ment I am subject to the penalties of to Airport Advisory Commission. culvert; 218 LF 28” span RC pipe- Attn: Josi Wood, City Administrator as follows, to wit: perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 ● Approved transfer of Pizza Pub CAMBRIDGE SELF STORAGE arch culvert; 400 LF concrete curb 110 1st Avenue Northwest That part of the Southwest as if I had signed this document Liquor License to Jeff Klat. AUCTION and gutter design D418; 1 LS traffic Isanti, MN Quarter of the Southwest under oath. ● Approved Isanti County Building This is notice of intent to sell prop- control; 5700 LF silt fence; 256 LF at which time they will be publicly Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW1/4) SIGNED BY: Chad Nelson Inspection Agreement. erty located in unit K41 at Cambridge sediment control log blanket system; opened and read aloud for the con- of Section Twenty-three (23), MAILING ADDRESS: None ● Approved use of city lots for Self Storage. If and Cheyanna 2000 LBS fertilizer type 3; 4559 SY struction of the above named proj- Township Thirty-five (35), Range Provided Snowman Building Contest. Larson fails to pay the balances sodding; 1625 SY rapid stabiliza- ect. Envelopes containing bids must Twenty-three (23), lsanti County, EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: ● Discussed asking price of city in full by April 9, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. tion; 9 ACRE seeding, 9 ACRE disk be sealed, clearly marked on the Minnesota, described as follows: [email protected] owned properties in a closed ses- online auctions will be held at www. anchoring; 27 TON mulch; 19888 LF lower left-hand corner “Bid Enclosed Commencing at the Southeast Work Item 1223298700023 sion. storageauctions.net will be held April 4” line paint. for Isanti Municipal Liquor Store” corner of said SW 1/4 of SW 1/4; Original File Number ● Adjourned meeting at 6:21 p.m. 12, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.. The units Plan and Proposal may be pur- and with the name and address of thence North along the East line 1223298700023 Published in the Isanti-Chisago appear to contain household and chased by Mail from the office of the the bidder and the date and hour of thereof 875 feet, thence West and STATE OF MINNESOTA County STAR on March 25, 2021 garage items. County Engineer at 232 Emerson the opening. parallel with the South line of said OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY ______Published in the Isanti-Chisago Street North, Cambridge, Minnesota PROJECT DESCRIPTION: SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, 660 feet; thence OF STATE County STAR on March 25, April 55008. Please call (763) 689-1870 The project involves general, civil, South and parallel with the East FILED CITY OF CAMBRIDGE 1, 2021 to purchase, between 7:30 AM and mechanical and electrical work for line of said SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, 875 03/10/2021 11:59 PM ORDINANCE 731 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday. construction of an approximate feet, more or less, to the South Steve Simon SUMMARY PUBLICATION Plan and Proposal Cost; Mailed 12,600 total sf municipal liquor store. line of said SW 1/4 of SW 1/4; Secretary of State Ordinance 731 annexed City REQUEST FOR BID $50.00 Construction will be poured con- thence East along the South line Published in the Isanti-Chisago owned land located in Cambridge Plan and Proposal are non-re- crete foundation and slab-on-grade thereof 660 feet, more or less, to County STAR on March 18, 25, Township, Isanti County, Minnesota ISANTI COUNTY HIGHWAY fundable. floor, wood framed walls and parti- the actual point of beginning and 2021 into the city limits of the City of PROJECT Bids must be sealed, identified on tions with wood truss roof structure. there to terminate. ______Cambridge. A complete copy of the ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS the envelope and accompanied by a HVAC system to be gas-fired forced according to the plat thereof on ordinance is available at City Hall, Contract No. 2106 Bidder’s Bond, Certified Check or a file and of record in the office of the OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA 300 3rd Avenue NE, Cambridge for NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Corporate Surety Bond in an amount County Recorder/ Registrar of Titles Sealed bids will be received SECRETARY OF STATE inspection. equal to five percent of the total bid SEE PUBLIC NOTICES, PAGE 16 in and for the said County. CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED ATTEST: until 10:30 A.M., April 6, 2021 by made payable to the Isanti County 16 ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR CountyStar.com MARCH 25, 2021

FROM PUBLIC NOTICES, PAGE 15 ment of the personal representative. meet the required setbacks. The back from the rear property line on following requests: a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, Any objection to the appointment of legal description is Lot 3 with an an undersized lot. Legal description 1. The request of Adam Fussy, April 6, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. or as the personal representative must be exception, Cambridge Industrial is Lots 24 & 25 Block 5 Francis Lake 3378 251st Lane NW, Isanti, MN soon thereafter as the matter may air. Water and sewer systems are filed with the Court, and any properly Park, Isanti County, Minnesota. (PIN: Shores of Section 22, Township 35, 55040 to present a preliminary be heard, at the North Branch to connect to city services. Electrical filed objection will be heard by the 15.046.0030) Range 24, Bradford Township. plat of Chipmunk Meadows. Legal City Hall, 6408 Elm Street, North work will include lighting, power and Court after notice is provided to inter- 2. PUBLIC HEARING – A request 6. The request of Headlines, LLC, description is Pt SE ¼ of the NE Branch, Minnesota. The purpose communications material and instal- ested persons of the date of hearing by Minnesota Built Harris, LLC, d/b/a 1638 323rd Avenue NW, Cambridge, ¼ except S 168’ of Section 34, of this public hearing is to allow the lation. on the objection. Gopher State Storage, for an Interim MN 55008, to vary the Isanti County Township 36, Range 24, Springvale public to give testimony regarding Each bid must be accompanied Unless objections are filed, and Use Permit to allow mini storage Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision 10, Township. requests to approve applications for with a cashier’s check, bid bond, U.S. unless the Court orders otherwise, at 315 Cleveland St. S. The previ- Non-Conformities c. stating that in 2. The request of Steve Lindell, a Preliminary Plat (creating 5 lots). Government Bonds (at par value) or the personal representative has the ous Interim Use Permit was issued a group of two or more contiguous PO Box 53, Isanti, MN 55040 to The hearing shall continue until all certified check equal to five percent full power to administer the estate, to The Farm Mini Storage and is lots of record under common own- present a preliminary plat of Tucker evidence and testimony have been (5%) of the amount of the proposal. including, after thirty (30) days from not transferrable. The legal descrip- ership must meet 66% of the lot Addition. Legal description is N ½ received. Security is payable to the Owner as the issuance of letters testamen- tion is Lot 1, Block 1, Southeast area and lot width in order to be of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section Applicant: Joshua Kopp a guarantee of prompt execution of tary, the power to sell, encumber, Cambridge Industrial Area 3rd sold separately, to construct a sin- 25, Township 35, Range 23, Isanti Property Owners: Joshua Kopp the contract in accordance with the lease, or distribute any interest in Addition, Isanti County, Minnesota. gle family dwelling with an attached Township. General location: 60 acres proposal and Contract documents, real estate owned by the Decedent. (PIN: 15.270.0011) garage with less than the required 3. The request Arlen Anderson, south of TH 95 and west of Jewel along with furnishing Payment and Notice is further given that, sub- 3. PUBLIC HEARING – A request setback from the road right of way 8400 County Road 6 NW, Princeton, Avenue Performance Bonds of One Hundred ject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all by Nate Hansen of PRC-CSS RE, of two township roads and with less MN 55371 and Tillman Infrastructure, Legal Description: That part percent (100%) of the bid amount creditors having claims against the LLC, for an Interim Use Permit to than the required setback from the 152 W. 57th Street, New York, New of the Northwest Quarter of the acceptable to the Owner. Decedent’s estate are required to allow storage pod containers at 503 rear property line on an undersized York, 10019, for a conditional use Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Bids received after the deadline present the claims to the personal Cleveland St. S. The legal descrip- lot. Legal description is Lot 18 & permit for a commercial wireless Township 35, Range 21, Chisago will be returned unopened. Bids representative or to the Court within tion is Lot 2, Block 1 (with an excep- 19 Block 5 Francis Lake Shores of telecommunications tower. Legal County, Minnesota, described as are to be submitted on the Bid Form four (4) months after the date of this tion), and Part of Lot 2, Block 1 with Section 22, Township 35, Range 24, description is W ½ of the NE ¼ follows: Beginning at the southeast provided in the project manual. Bids notice or the claims will be barred. a metes and bounds description, and Bradford Township. & E ½ of the NW ¼ of Section 8, corner of said Northwest Quarter of not received on the Bid Form will be Dated: March 11, 2021 Part of Lot 1, Block 1 described as 7. The request of Charlean Township 36, Range 25, Wyanett the Southwest Quarter; thence north cause for rejection. Mychael Walter the south 160’, all of the Southeast Albright, 5594 269th Avenue NE, Township. along the east line of said Northwest Complete digital project bidding Registrar Cambridge Industrial Area 3rd Isanti, MN 55040 to vary Section 6, 4. The request of Tom and Loretta Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, documents are available at www. Megan Bergman Addition , Isanti County, Minnesota. Subdivision 4 of the Isanti County Fornberg, 28269 Highway 47 NW, a distance of 660 feet; thence west widseth.com by clicking on Bid Court Administrator (PINs: 15.270.0020, 15.270.0030, Zoning Ordinance requiring any ken- Isanti, MN 55040 and Tillman and parallel with the south line Documents link or at www.quest- Joslin & Moore Law Offices, P.A. and 15.270.0012) nel facility to be 1,000’ from any Infrastructure, 152 W. 57th Street, of said Northwest Quarter of the cdn.com by inputting Quest proj- Clark A. Joslin 4. PUBLIC HEARING – A request residential house and a minimum New York, New York, 10019, for a Southwest Quarter, a distance of ect #7641363 on the website’s MN# 52802 by Kwik Trip, 1626 Oak St., La of ½ mile from 10 or more homes conditional use permit for a com- 330 feet; thence South and parallel Project Search page. Please contact 221 NW 2nd Ave. Crosse, WI 54602, for a preliminary or platted lots and to vary each mercial wireless telecommunications with said east line of the Northwest QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 Cambridge, MN 55008 plat. The name of the Preliminary adult animal shall be provided with tower. Legal description is W ½ of Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, or [email protected] for assis- Telephone: 763/689-4101 plat is Kwik Trip 1177 and includes a minimum fenced enclosure equal the NW ¼ and SE ¼ of the NW ¼ of a distance of 660 feet to the south tance in free membership registra- Facsimile: 763/689-9794 the parcel located at 4000 Main to 36 square feet per animal. Legal Section 32, Township 35, Range 24, line of said Northwest Quarter of tion, downloading and working with e-mail: [email protected] Street S. The legal description is description is Pt W ½ of the NE ¼ of Bradford Township. the Southwest Quarter; thence east this digital project information. You ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL Outlot A of Rearrangement of Outlot the NE ¼ described as the E 400’ of 5. The request of Reliable Land and along said south line a distance may download the digital plan doc- REPRESENTATIVE A, Johnson’s South Addition, Lot 1, the N 545’ of Section 7, Township 34, and Trust, LLC, PO Box 302, of 330 feet to the point of beginning uments electronically for $30. An Filed in District Court Block One, Johnson’s South Addition, Range 22, Oxford Township. Cambridge, MN 55008 & Knife and there terminating. AND The East optional paper set of project docu- State of Minnesota and Outlot B, Rearrangement of Trina Bergloff River Corporation, 4787 Shadow Half of the Southwest Quarter of the ments is also available from Cadd/ 3/11/2021 10:00 a.m. Outlot A Johnson’s South Addition, Isanti County Zoning Administrator Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN Northwest Quarter and the Northwest Engineering Supply (CES) 1701 Published in the Isanti- Isanti County, Minnesota. (PINs: This meeting will be held via 56379 for an Interim Use Permit Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of James Circle N., Brooklyn Center, Chisago County STAR on March 15.142.0020, 15.142.0010, and Tele – Conference ONLY, please for a temporary construction facility Section 24, Township 35, Range MN 55430. Please contact CES’s 18, 25, 2021 15.136.0010) go to the Isanti County web- associated with road construction 21, Chisago County, Minnesota, Repro Dept at (763) 560-9098 or ______More information is available page at www.co.isanti.mn.us for or reconstruction project to stockpile EXCEPTING THEREFROM the fol- (800) 831-8587 for pricing and if you at Cambridge City Hall, 300 3rd instructions. millings (recycled asphalt pavement) lowing described parcel: Beginning have any questions. STATE OF MINNESOTA Avenue NE, Cambridge, MN 55008, Published in the Isanti-Chisago for a State Highway 95 road project. at the southeast corner of said The successful bidder must be a COUNTY OF ISANTI including full legal descriptions. County STAR on March 25, 2021 Legal description is Lot 1 Block 1 Northwest Quarter of the Southwest “responsible contractor.” The term DISTRICT COURT Cambridge Planning Commission ______West Side Commercial of Section Quarter; thence north along the east “responsible contractor” means a TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Meetings are typically scheduled on 25, Township 36, Range 25, Wyanett line of said Northwest Quarter of the contractor as defined in Minnesota Court File No.: 30-PR-21-22 the 1st Tuesday of every month and ISANTI COUNTY BOARD Township. Southwest Quarter, a distance of Statutes Section 16C.285, subdivi- In Re: Estate of are open to the public. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 6. The request of Keith & Amanda 660 feet; thence west and parallel sion 3. Any prime contractor, sub- Hazel A. McIntyre, also known as Marcia Westover AND INTENT TO APPOINT Johnson, 41639 Jivaro Street NW, with the south line of said Northwest contractor, or motor carrier that does Hazel Ann McIntyre, Decedent. City Planner THE OFFICE OF AUDITOR- Ogilvie, MN 56358, for an interim Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, a not meet the minimum criteria or NOTICE OF INFORMAL Published in the Isanti-Chisago TREASURER use permit for an extended home distance of 330 feet; thence South fails to comply with the verification PROBATE OF WILL AND County STAR on March 25, 2021 Notice is hereby given that occupation conducted within an and parallel with said east line of the requirements is not a responsible INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF ______the Isanti County Board of accessory structure for a metal/weld- Northwest Quarter of the Southwest contractor and is not eligible to be PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Commissioners will hold a Public ing repair business. Legal descrip- Quarter, a distance of 660 feet to the awarded a construction contract for AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS ISANTI COUNTY BOARD OF Hearing at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, tion is the N ½ of the NW ¼ of the SE south line of said Northwest Quarter the project or to perform work on the Notice is given that an Application ADJUSTMENT April 7, 2021, in the Board Room of ¼ of Section 6, Township 37, Range of the Southwest Quarter; thence project. A prime contractor, subcon- for Informal Probate of Will and PUBLIC HEARING the Government Center, 555 18th 24, Maple Ridge Township. east and along said south line a tractor, or motor carrier that makes a Informal Appointment of Personal Notice of (VIRTUAL ONLY) Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008, Trina Bergloff distance of 330 feet to the point of false statement under oath verifying Representative was filed with the Public Hearing to obtain public comment on the Isanti County Zoning Administrator beginning and there terminating. compliance with the minimum criteria Registrar, along with a Will dated March 18, 2021 County’s intention to appoint the If you would like to attend this Pertinent information about will be ineligible to be awarded a March 29, 2018. The Registrar The Isanti County Board of office of Auditor-Treasurer, Pursuant meeting via-Tele-Conference, this request is on file at City Hall. construction contract on the project accepted the application and infor- Adjustment will hold a (VIRTUAL) to Minnesota Statute §375A.1205. please go to the Isanti County Interested parties are encouraged and the submission of a false state- mally appointed Tammi J. Nelson, public hearing on Thursday April Questions regarding this mat- webpage at www.co.isanti.mn.us to submit written or oral comments ment may result in termination of a whose address is 4951 County Road 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. to consider the ter may be referred to Julia Lines, for instructions. on this matter at or before the Public contract awarded to a prime contrac- 5 NW, Isanti, MN 55040, to serve as following requests: County Administrator, at (763) 689- Published in the Isanti-Chisago Hearing. tor, subcontractor, or motor carrier the personal representative of the 1. The request of Greg & Nicole 3859. Written testimony may be sent County STAR on March 25, 2021 For the Planning Agency that submits the false statement. A Decedent’s estate. Meyer, 5690 Highway 95 NW, to the County Administrator’s Office, ______Carla Vita Community prime contractor shall include in its Any heir, devisee or other inter- Princeton, MN 55371, to construct 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, Development Director - carlav@ verification of compliance a list of all ested person may be entitled to an addition to the existing pole MN 55008, and must be received NORTH BRANCH PLANNING ci.north-branch.mn.us 651.674.8113 of its first-tier subcontractors that it appointment as personal represen- structure (store) with less than the no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING intends to retain for work on the proj- tative or may object to the appoint- required setback from the road right April 2, 2021. NOTICE ect. Before execution of a construc- ment of the personal representative. of way of State Highway 95. Legal By order of the Isanti County NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tion contract, a prime contractor shall Any objection to the appointment of description is the NE ¼ of the NE Board of Commissioners this 17th that the North Branch Planning submit a supplemental verification the personal representative must be ¼ fct. of Section 26, Township 36, day of March, 2021. Commission will hold a PUBLIC under oath confirming that all sub- filed with the Court, and any properly Range 25, Wyanett Township. Julia Lines HEARING on TUESDAY, April 6, contractors and motor carriers that filed objection will be heard by the 2. The request of Swanson- County Administrator 2021 at 6:30 P.M. or as soon there- the prime contractor intends to use Court after notice is provided to inter- Carley Properties, LLP, 4017 Polk Proposed Resolution for after as the matter may be heard, at to perform project work have verified ested persons of the date of hearing Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421 Appointment of the Office of the North Branch City Hall, 6408 Elm to the prime contractor, through a on the objection. (Property address: 32606 Naples Auditor-Treasurer Street, North Branch, Minnesota. signed statement under oath by an Unless objections are filed, and Street NE, Cambridge, MN 55008), WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. The purpose of this public hearing is owner or officer, that they meet the unless the Court orders otherwise, that two strips of land (3 rods wide) §375A.1205 allows a County Board to allow the public to give testimony minimum criteria for a responsible the personal representative has the in Govt Lot 5 of Section 34, Township to appoint certain offices including regarding a request to approve a contractor. full power to administer the estate, 36, Range 23 smaller than permit- the County Auditor-Treasurer; and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Bids may not be withdrawn within including, after thirty (30) days from ted by the Isanti County Zoning WHEREAS, the County Board allow for an accessory structure with forty-five (45) days after the sched- the issuance of letters testamen- Ordinance not to be considered as of Commissioners recognizes the plumbing. The hearing shall contin- uled closing time for receiving bids tary, the power to sell, encumber, parcels that would take development benefit to having appointed persons ue until all evidence and testimony without consent of the Owner. The lease, or distribute any interest in rights in Govt Lot 5 and be able to be in the position of the County Auditor- have been received. Owner reserves the right to reject real estate owned by the Decedent. split once without the need to plat. Treasurer because it promotes effi- Applicant: Nathan Keech any and all bids and rebid the project Notice is further given that, sub- Legal description is Lot 5 excepting ciency and consistency of County Property Owner: Nathan until a satisfactory bid is received. ject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all therefrom a strip of land three (3) business with individuals qualified Keech Published in the Isanti-Chisago No bid will be read or considered creditors having claims against the rods wide along the West side of to oversee a broad spectrum of General location: County STAR on March 25, 2021 if the bid does not fully comply with Decedent’s estate are required to said Lot 5, Section 34, Township 36, complex issues within the Auditor- 8703 380th Street the requirements of this invitation present the claims to the personal Range 23, Cambridge Township. Treasurer’s Office; and PID: 11.00536.10 COUNTY BOARD and/or other bidding and contract representative or to the Court within 3. The request of Derek & Amie WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Pertinent information about documents. Any deficient bid sub- four (4) months after the date of this Johnson, 12727 317th Avenue, Stat. §375A.1205, Subd. 1, the this request is on file at City Hall. mitted will be resealed and returned SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF THE notice or the claims will be barred. Princeton, MN 55371, for a lot creat- County Board intends to appoint a Interested parties are encouraged PROCEEDINGS OF to the bidder immediately. Dated: March 18, 2021 ed on January 11, 2000 to become a County Auditor-Treasurer under the to submit written or oral comments By: Josi Wood, City Administrator THE REGULAR MEETING OF Mychael Walter lot of record and without the need to following circumstances: on this matter at or before the Public THE ISANTI COUNTY BOARD OF City of Isanti Registrar plat. Legal description is Pt Govt Lot 1. There is a signed contract with Hearing. Published in the Isanti-Chisago COMMISSIONERS Megan Bergman 1 of Section 1, Township 34, Range the County Board and incumbent For the Planning Agency ISANTI COUNTY, MINNESOTA County STAR on March 25, April Court Administrator 25, Stanford Township. Auditor-Treasurer that the incum- Carla Vita 1, 2021 Per Minnesota Statutes 375.12 Joslin & Moore Law Offices, P.A. 4. The request of P.I.E. Properties, bent officer will be appointed to the Community Development Director Publication of Proceedings. Clark A. Joslin 1539 405th Avenue NW, Stanchfield, position and retain tenure, pay, and [email protected] Meeting held on Wednesday, PROBATE MN# 52802 MN 55080, to vary the Isanti County benefits equal to or greater than 651.674.8113 March 3, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.-Govern- 221 NW 2nd Ave. Zoning Ordinance, Section 11, length of service. ment Center Boardroom STATE OF MINNESOTA Cambridge, MN 55008 Shoreland District, Subdivision 10, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT A detail of the entire minutes are COUNTY OF ISANTI Telephone: 763/689-4101 Non –Conformities c. stating that in a RESOLVED, that the Isanti County available for public inspection in the DISTRICT COURT Facsimile: 763/689-9794 group of two or more contiguous lots Board of Commissioners hereby Isanti County Administrator’s Office TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT e-mail: [email protected] of record under common ownership notifies the public of its intent to or by visiting our website at www. Court File No.: 30-PR-21-17 ATTORNEY FOR TAMMI J. must meet 66 % of the lot area and appoint the office of the County co.isanti.mn.us. In Re: Estate of NELSON lot width in order to be sold sepa- Auditor-Treasurer; and Members present: Chairperson Paige Michele Carlstrom, Published in the Isanti-Chisago rately, to construct a garage with less BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Susan Morris; Commissioners Decedent. County STAR on March 25, April than the required setback from the that the Isanti County Board of Terry Turnquist, Dave Oslund, Mike NOTICE OF INFORMAL 1, 2021 road right of way of a township road, Commissioners will hold a Public Warring, and Greg Anderson PROBATE OF WILL AND with less than the required setback Hearing on Wednesday, April 7, Members Absent: None INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF from the rear property line on an 2021, at 9:30 a.m. during its regular Others Present: J Lines, J PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE PUBLIC HEARING undersized lot. Legal description is board meeting regarding appoint- Edblad, R Heilman, C Struss, T AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Lots 16 & 17 Block 5 Francis Lake ment of the Auditor-Treasurer with Bergloff and M Bostrom; (Reporter: Shores of Section 22, Township 35, said appointment taking place by Notice is given that an Application CITY OF CAMBRIDGE J Kotila and S Mithaqiyan) for Informal Probate of Will and Range 24, Bradford Township. signed contract with the incumbent O0o Chairperson Morris called PLANNING COMMISSION 5. The request of Highmark Auditor-Treasurer. Informal Appointment of Personal The City of Cambridge Planning the meeting to order and led the Representative was filed with the Enterprises, Inc., 19960 Naples Published in the Isanti-Chisago assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commission will hold a regular meet- Court, East Bethel, MN 55011, County STAR on March 25, April Registrar, along with a Will dated ing on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at O0o Public Comment Session. February 4, 2004. The Registrar to vary the Isanti County Zoning 1, 2021 There was no public comment. 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Ordinance, Subdivision 10, Non- ______Published in the Isanti-Chisago accepted the application and infor- of the Cambridge City Hall, 300 3rd 21/03-01 Oslund/Warring, to mally appointed Neva E. Carlstrom, Conformities c. stating that in a County STAR on March 25, 2021 approve the March 3, 2021, County Avenue NE, Cambridge, Minnesota group of two or more contiguous lots ISANTI COUNTY PLANNING ______whose address is 38116 Killdeer 55008, to discuss the following pub- Board Agenda with the following Lane, Hinckley, MN 55037, to serve of record under common ownership COMMISSION MEETING lic hearing items and other items on must meet 66 % of the lot area and NOTICE OF (VIRTUAL ONLY) NORTH BRANCH PLANNING as the personal representative of the the agenda. Decedent’s estate. lot width in order to be sold separate- PUBLIC HEARING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING 1. PUBLIC HEARING – A request ly, to construct a single family dwell- March 18, 2021 NOTICE Any heir, devisee or other inter- by Larry Fredlund, on behalf of CAT ested person may be entitled to ing with an attached garage with less The Isanti County Planning NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Properties, 645 Emerson St. N. for than the required setback from the Commission will hold a (VIRTUAL) that the North Branch Planning appointment as personal represen- a variance. The request is to install tative or may object to the appoint- road right of way of a township road public hearing on Thursday, April 8, Commission will hold a meeting for SEE PUBLIC NOTICES, PAGE 17 a parking lot and drive that will not and with less than the required set- 2021 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the MARCH 25, 2021 CountyStar.com ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR 17

FROM PUBLIC NOTICES, PAGE 16 Whitlock in the amount of $333.00 approve the following claims and $362,357.86 Road Improvement Program (LRIP) approve the joint powers agreement after the allowed time frame. Carried. warrants: Carried. CSAH 5 (on file). Carried. for building inspection services 21/03-05 Oslund/Warring, to Astech Corp $15,732.49 21/03-08 Warring/Oslund, to 21/03-11 Oslund/Turnquist, to between Isanti County Zoning and addition: D-2 – Joint Powers approve the following change order Birch $8,955.29 approve the following resolution: set a Public Hearing to consider the City of Cambridge. Carried. Agreement for Building Inspection for the courtroom project from BJ Cambridge Medical Center RESOLUTION REFUNDING amending the Zoning Ordinance, 21/03-13 Anderson/Turnquist, to Services. Carried. Baas: Change Order #8 – added $6,209.90 ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR Section 6, Agriculture/Residential, approve and adopt the updated Isanti 21/03-02 Anderson/Turnquist, electric in Court Room C, $986.70. Cargill Incorporated $38,284.73 LICENSE FEES DUE TO THE Subdivision 3, to allow excavation/ County Continuity of Operations to approve the February 17, 2021, Carried. Erickson Engineering Co LLC IMPACT OF COVID-19 (on file). contractor equipment in a fully Plan (COOP). Carried. County Board Meeting Minutes. 21/03-06 Anderson/Warring, to $5,946.00 Carried. enclosed building, on Wednesday, 21/03-14 Oslund/Warring, to Carried. award the following Small Business Hansen Surveying $13,833.00 21/03-09 Oslund/Turnquist, to April 21, 2021 at 9:45 a.m. in the adjourn (9:40 a.m.). Carried. 21/03-03 Turnquist/Oslund, to and Non-Profit Relief Grants (on Hildi Inc. $6,600.00 approve the following Utility Permits County Board Room of the Isanti Julia Lines, County Administrator approve the following Personnel file). Carried. Abstain: Turnquist. Morris Electronics Inc. $6,658.37 (on file). Carried. County Government Center, 555 By: Halee Turner, Administrative Action Items (on file). Carried. O0o Commissioners provided Mystic Riders $12,338.08 21/03-10 Turnquist/Warring, to 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN Assistant II 21/03-04 Turnquist/Oslund, to various committee reports. Nac Mechanical $247,800.00 approve the following resolution: 55008. Carried. Published in the Isanti-Chisago approve the expense claim for Joel 21/03-07 Turnquist/Morris, to Total Claims & Warrants RESOLUTION NO. 21-13-08. Local 21/03-12 Oslund/Warring, to County STAR on March 25, 2021

EASTER Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church SSOUTHOUTH IISANTISANTI BBAPTISTAPTIST CCHURCHHURCH 990505 CentralCentral Dr.Dr. W.,W., BrahamBraham | ((320)320) 396-2755396-2755 2-1/2 miles east of Isanti on County Road 5 www.southisantibaptist.org • 763-444-5860 Maundy Thursday- 6 p.m. SSundayunday SSchoolchool 9 aa.m..m. Celebrate Christ’s Resurrection Worship with First Communion WWorshiporship withwith HolyHoly CommunionCommunion Hope with us! 110:150:15 aa.m..m. Good Friday- 6 p.m. Good Friday- Join us for worship with Communion Join us for Easter Sunday Worship WWorshiporship lliveive oonn BBrahamraham Worship at 7 p.m. online at LLutheranutheran FFacebookacebook 110:150:15 aa.m..m. Easter Sunday- Celebrate Christ’s Resurrection at Discovering https://commongroundumc.online.church Easter Sunday- 8 a.m. SSundayunday MMornings-ornings- 9:309:30 a.m.a.m. 9:30 a.m. Both services in-person and livestreamed the Grace Aprilp 4 at 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy CCommunionommunion WWorshiporship onon KBEKKBEK 95.595.5 FFMM to Facebook. For further information, see the church 404 Cypress St. N., Cambridge • 763-689-2071 website at www.southisantibaptistchurch.org of Easter www.commongroundumc.org

EEasteraster SerSer vicesvices The First Evangelical Lutheran Church 1000 South Jay Avenue • Rush City, MN 55069 EEasteraster MMessageessage @ KKarmelarmel Palm Sunday • 9 am 320-358-4076 • RushCityFirstLutheran.org April 2- Good Friday Service 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday • 7 pm April 4- Pancake Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt for children through 5th grade 9:15 a.m. Good Friday • 7pm Palm Sunday 9 am Easter Service 10 a.m. Easter Morning Sunrise Service Maundy Thursday 7 pm In-person and on Facebook 6:30 am & 9 am Good Friday 7 pm Video will be available EEasteraster Sunday 8 am (simple) 10 am (festive) afterward at karmelcov.org Karmel Covenant Church Long Lake Lutheran Church Thank you for masking and distancing. Stay “Christ Centered, Purpose Balanced, and Mission Driven” 5799 County Road 6 NW, Princeton MN 3921 277 Avenue NW • Isanti, MN • 763-444-5315 Safe. Be kind. 763-389-3169

Spring Lake Lutheran Church St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church 8440 Erickson Road NE • 651-674-4606 38725 Forest Blvd. North Branch, MN • 651-674-4056 4 miles west of North Branch on Hwy 95 www.stgregorynb.org Holy Week Schedule Palm Sunday – March 28 April 1 Holy Thursday April 3 Holy Saturday Worship 8:30 a.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper at Solemn Easter Vigil Mass at 8 P.M. 7:30 P.M. April 2 Good Friday April 4 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday – April 4 Stations of the Cross at 12 P.M. Mass at 9:30 A.M. The Lord’s Passion and Veneration of Mass at 11 A.M. Worship 8:30 a.m. with Communion the Crossss at 7:30 P.M.

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CAMBRIDGE Inspect watercraft; Educate public on the Provide services to increase the crime victims’ FREE NAR CLASSES and a SIGN ON BONUS. threats of ecologically harmful Aquatic Invasive and witnesses’ knowledge, comfort, convenience, Offering competitive wages and benefi ts. 763- 689-1181 Species and how to prevent AIS transport. and security during their involvement in the Please see website for more information OR ONLINE Currently pursuing, or completed, a college degree program in criminal justice system; provide statutorily and job descriptions www.ecumen.org/careers www.countystar.com areas such as Biology, Natural Resources, Fisheries & Wildlife, Law mandated notice of case information and required appearances for or call Amy @ 651-237-3055 AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled Enforcement, Communications, Recreation Resource Management, victims, assist with the coordination of witnesses for hearings, make appropriate referrals to police and service agencies, and act as liaison Recreation, Park & Leisure, Ecology, Environmental Science, Social Worker/Case Manager – between the criminal justice system and victims and witnesses; Ensure Forestry, Geology, Sociology, Sociology of Law, Criminology & Mental Health • Full Time observation of victims’ rights within the County Attorney’s Offi ce Deviance, or Urban & Community Forestry. Valid Driver’s License. and criminal judicial system. Bachelor’s Degree in related fi eld or Provide case management, care coordination, Minimum of 20 hours per week for part time. commensurate work experience; One to three years of related work and employment supports for individuals Level 1: $15.00/hour. experience in the areas of advocacy, counseling, or criminal justice is identifi ed as meeting Rule 79 case Level 2: One-year experience as a watercraft inspector. $17.50/hour. preferred; $25.35 to $34.78 DOQ. management eligibility. Utilize competencies in mental health, Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us by March 31, 2021. Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us by April 7, 2021. child welfare, addiction, vocational readiness and rehabilitation, and disability services. A bachelor’s or master’s degree from Legal Assistant I • Full Time Park Ranger - Seasonal an accredited college/university with a major in social work, Provide complex level administrative support Provide information to the public, security, and psychology, sociology, or closely related fi eld with a supervised fi eld to attorneys including civil, juvenile, and/or enforce County ordinances and State Statutes. placement providing case management and/or counseling services criminal caseload; Ability to guide, train, and Experience in Law Enforcement preferred or to individuals and families; one to three years of experience in a collaborate with other legal assistant staff , act attending college in a law enforcement related human services setting. $22.74 to $34.86 DOQ. independently, and take direction from attorneys and other staff fi eld. First Aid Certifi cation including CPR; valid Driver’s License. Apply online at Minnesota Merit System by March 31, 2021 members to carry out duties related to prosecution of all level of Applicants must be available to work through Labor Day. $17.00 per www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem crimes and off enses committed in Chisago County. A minimum of an hour 20-40 hours per week; Regular work shifts Monday-Sunday associate degree in legal administrative assistant, legal secretary, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. AIS Specialist – Lead Watercraft Inspector or paralegal; OR completion of equivalent secretarial program at a Level 2 Decontamination business or vocational school AND 1 year of experience in a related Park Collection Attendant - Seasonal 30 hours per week – Part-time permanent position fi eld or in working in the public sector. $17.53 to $23.92 DOQ. Provide visitor information at Fish Lake Park, collect parking fees, and Develop and implement countywide Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us by April 7, 2021. conduct surveys. Must have good communication and math skills. Post communication and education plan; Provide in fi eld Watercraft Inspector Parks Maintenance Technician shelter reservations. Opens and cleans restrooms, park shelters, and monitoring, training, guidance, coordination, decontamination, inspec- Part Time- North Branch other duties assigned. Must be 16+ years of age. Available to work tion, and support; Educate the public on the threats and prevention of Fridays, weekends, and holidays. 8-20 hours per week throughout ecologically harmful aquatic invasive species. Responsibilities include installation and repair of park the summer months. Must be available to work through Labor Day. Graduation from high school or equivalent; Currently pursuing, or amenities, equipment and building maintenance, $11.00 per hour. completed, a Bachelor’s degree/college degree in an Education, Commu- landscaping, and forestry. Operation of equipment and tools while Park Maintenance - Seasonal nications, Environmental, Natural Resources, Planning, Biology, Law En- working in a variety of weather conditions. Involvement with ongoing forcement, Recreation Resource Management, Ecology, Environmental park and trail improvement projects, maintenance, and operations of Operates a variety of mowing equipment utilized in maintenance of Science, Forestry, Geology or related fi eld or an equivalent combination the County Parks and Trails system. Ave. working hours/year: 1,248 the park grounds, maintenance, and repair. Experience in grounds of education and experience in a related fi eld; Two years’ experience as to 1,578; March-November. High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ maintenance, operation of riding mowers and power tools, and related a watercraft inspector. Must have a valid driver’s years of parks maintenance experience or other related fi elds; must skills necessary. Must be 18+ years of age with a valid driver’s license. license or the ability to make alternate travel be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid driver’s license; crew Must be available to work through Labor Day. $15.00 per hour. 20-40 arrangements. $19.02 to $25.97 per hour DOQ. Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us supervision experience. $16.83 to $22.92 per hour DOQ hours per week; Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us by April 11, 2021. Apply on-line at www.chisagocounty.us by March 31, 2021. by April 9, 2021. 20 ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR CountyStar.com MARCH 25, 2021

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