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763-444-4646 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 VOL. 114 NO.47 COUNTYSTAR.COM VICTORY FORMATION: Jacket, Bomber football earn key wins in regular season fi nales. PAGE 9 Final section of Heritage Greens to be developed BY BILL STICKELS III [email protected]

For nearly two decades there has been several large portions of the former Cambridge State Hospital grounds (now known as Heritage Greens) that have remained empty fi elds. While recently the area has seen a steady fl ow of new, single-family homes being built, there still remained two noticeable untouched areas. ‘We don’t want Back in September, the council started the process of to pack just a fi lling the lot located on the southeast corner with a $6 bunch of things million, 48-unit apartment complex. And now, the coun- in there. We cil has taken the fi rst steps towards fi lling the largest are respectful remaining vacant section, lo- of how the cated on the northeast corner of the area, which also hap- neighborhood CONTRIBUTED pens to be currently owned by Paul (Caleb Newman) and Joy (Kat Yearwood) discuss Joy’s latest romance novel during a scene from the North the city. functions Branch Theatre Department’s performance of “The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon.” This year’s fall During the Nov. 16 council play will be performed on stage, but with no live audience and livestreamed three times this weekend. meeting, the council heard a today.’ presentation from Kyle Didier regarding a proposal to build Kyle Didier a development on that 9.6-acre Potential developer of housing Looking for love in ugly sweaters: lot which would include a total at Heritage Greens of 183 “homes,” including a 75-unit apartment complex, plus 33 single-family townhomes and a green space in North Branch play parodies holiday rom-coms between, built in three phases. According to Communi- ty Development Director Marcia Westover, the develop- BY LORI ZABEL friend, a snobby princess, a Christmas tree farm ment is predicted to be appraised at approximately $29 [email protected] and charming inn at risk of destruction by evil million. city slickers and a Christmas parade with a Santa Didier told the council the apartment complex, “It’s beginning to look a lot like…COVID lock- dilemma. And that’s just the half of it. which would be part of the fi rst phase of the project, down?” “I think audience members will enjoy watching would be built on the northern-most section of the lot. With another wave of coronavirus making something goofy and silly and completely put It would comprise of three levels of apartments above an appearance and restrictions tightening, the together by amazing students,” Michels said. “And parking initially in an “L” shape, with an extension of North Branch High School Theatre Department since it is a spoof on holiday Hallmark movies, the complex turning it into a “U” shape during phase is offering its fall play in a new, corona-conscious they will get a good laugh at the absurdity of the two. There will be a mixture of studio, one bedroom, format – a livestream of three performances on situations in the show.” and two bedroom apartments, with current minimum Nov. 20-22. rentals being around $895/month. He said the complex “Our goal for this show,” said theatre depart- STUDENT DIRECTORS GET THEIR CHANCE would have all up-to-date amenities, including some ment director Laura Michels, “is to create some- According to Michels, she chooses one play that came to light as being needed during the COVID-19 thing fun and happy to distract people from all of each year to be directed by students, and this pandemic. the stress and negativity going on with COVID.” show is helmed by Joshua Newman and Henry The single-family townhomes would be located on the To do that, the show, named “The Holiday Chan- Mattson. The seniors have appeared in a total of southern-most section, which would place them closest nel Christmas Movie Wonderthon,” will parody 12 shows through the school drama department to a majority of the existing single-family homes al- holiday romantic comedies with a cast of 23 actors and snagged the co-director positions after going ready constructed. The green space would take up 40% whose characters converge on the small town of through an interview process. of the lot, and could include a holding pond, walking Hopewood Falls, Vermont, looking for love in ugly “They are both very talented actors,” Michels path, or a dog park. sweaters. said, “and have great ideas as directors.” “We are sensitive to, given the site, yes there is A sugar rush of six Christmas movies at once, Due to a lack of male cast members, both density, but 40% of the entire site will still be dedicated the show features a prince or two in disguise, an unconscious veterinarian, a sassy, red-haired best SEE WONDERTHON, PAGE 8 SEE HERITAGE GREENS, PAGE 8

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BY BILL STICKELS III In an attempt to keep those numbers ‘I commend staff and after the holidays.” [email protected] low, however, Paul said the decision has been made to temporarily discontinue students for making these IMPACT ON SPORTS In what can be called a preventative on-site instruction for all students PK- At the time the announcement was action, the North Branch Are Public 12, with the last date for on-site instruc- critical adjustments and made on Nov. 10, a decision had not Schools will be transitioning to a full tion being Friday, Nov. 20, which is the been made as to whether North Branch distance learning model for the dura- district’s last day of the fi rst trimester. adhering to the protocols Viking athletics or other extra-curricu- tion of the holiday season. The move There will be no school on Monday lar activities would be able to continue comes both despite, and because of, the through Wednesday, Nov. 23 - 25, in we have put in place while during the distance learning period. fact that while positive COVID counts order for staff to prepare for the remote While the football team’s season is continue to increase at rapid rates learning, which will begin on Monday, keeping as much normalcy set to conclude before Thanksgiving around the county, the school district Nov. 30 (Thursday, Nov. 26 is Thanks- in our school system as no matter what, the volleyball team’s itself has had minimal confi rmed posi- giving Day). section tournament begins the Tuesday tive cases from staff and students. “We are doing a good job of mini- possible.’ after Thanksgiving. Also, winter sports According to the district’s “Return mizing school transmission, (howev- practices were set to begin starting to Learn!” web page, from Nov. 2 - 8, er) Chisago and Isanti County level with boys basketball on Monday, Nov. Sara Paul nine new positive cases were report- data continues to increase, which is a 23. ed among roughly 2,600 students and concern,” Paul said. “The upcoming North Branch Area Public Schools Superintendent However, Minnesota Governor Tim seven new cases were reported among holidays bring opportunities for social Walz was set to make a major an- the 300 staff members. According to the gatherings that so many look forward levels on January 19. nouncement regarding new guidelines district, a majority of these new posi- to all year. The reality of the upcoming “This target return date allows for a for all youth sports Wednesday, Nov. tive cases were the result of community increase in social gatherings is ulti- 14-day incubation period following the 18 (after this edition of the Star went to spread outside the school setting. mately why NBAPS is making a shift to holiday season,” explained Paul. “Ac- press). If Walz’s announcement is what “I commend staff and students for distance learning for all students after cording to MDH (Minnesota Depart- it is predicted to be, all fall and winter making these critical adjustments and Thanksgiving and through the holiday ment of Health), this will mitigate the sports will at the very least be “paused” adhering to the protocols we have put season.” viral spread associated with holiday for an unknown length of time, no in place while keeping as much normal- The district is hoping, barring a activities. NBAPS staff has done great matter what learning model a school cy in our school system as possible,” drastic increase county-wide or other work keeping COVID from spreading district is in. See next week’s edition said a message to parents from Superin- extenuating circumstances, to return within our schools. It is realistic that of the Star for the details and coaches’ tendent Sara Paul on the web page. to one of their fi ve-day on-site learning we can return to in-school instruction reaction to that announcement. North Branch approves Minnesotans urged to follow CDC erection of internet towers guidelines at holiday gatherings CONTRIBUTED may feel fi ne and healthy, but BY BILL STICKELS III ‘Mother Nature is a fi ckle [email protected] what about grandpa and grand- [email protected] ma or your elderly parents? Goddess, and if we cannot get The Minnesota Medical The state is seeing tremendous Even though it turned out the City of North Association (MMA) supports growth in COVID-19 infections Branch didn’t have enough time to formally these footings poured, then all the guidance provided by the and deaths, and we need to all utilize CARES Act money for increasing high Centers for Disease Control and do our part to slow the spread.” speed internet access for its residents, the city construction is halted until next Prevention (CDC) on Nov. 9. and COVID-19 cases are on the is still going full-speed ahead with accom- is strongly encouraging Minne- rise in Minnesota. Intensive plishing its goals of bringing broadband to as spring.’ sotans to re-think their holiday Care Units are fi lling up. many residents as possible as soon as possible. plans if those plans include Physicians and hospitals are During the Nov. 10 City Council Meeting, Renae Fry gathering in-person. stressed. “We realize that after which was ironically conducted with two of North Branch City Administrator “Normally the last few eight months of fi ghting this the council members and City Administrator months of the year are a time of pandemic, people are tired. Ev- Renae Fry utilizing the internet to attend celebration, of getting togeth- eryone has COVID fatigue, but remotely, the council unanimously approved tance learning at some time (since that meet- er with family and friends to we can’t let our defenses down Conditional Use Permits (CUP) for the con- ing, the school district announced they would celebrate the holidays. But this now,” Peitso stressed. “We all struction of two of three towers “to support a in fact be doing that beginning Nov. 30). year is unlike any other,” said have to work together to beat fi xed wireless internet solution.” The towers Fry said the three sites were chosen based MMA President Marilyn Peitso, the virus.” will be over 75 feet tall, which is the reason a on three criteria: 1. it was public land, 2. there MD. “As the CDC recommends, Minnesotans can help health CUP was required. was access to power, and 3. that were adjacent be mindful of the various care workers and their fellow According to Fry, three towers will be to a fi ber source. Fry said the third criteria factors that contribute to the citizens by wearing a mask strategically placed to work in conjunction was the toughest one to meet. risk of getting and spreading when in public, practicing with four existing towers “for the purpose of New City Attorney Christopher Hood COVID-19 at in-person gath- social distancing, washing your deploying a fi xed wireless internet solution to recommended to the council to approve the erings, and work to minimize hands, staying home when you bring high speed internet to the outer reach- CUPs for sites 2 and 3 only, noting if there was your risk and that of others. are sick and seeing your physi- es of our community that currently are not a legal challenge to site 1, the entire project We need to think of the health cian when you feel ill. served or so poorly served that the cannot might get delayed. of our family and friends. You utilize the internet.” Fry emphasized to the council that if they The three proposed towers would be placed chose to do that, residents of the northwest at the southwest corner of 412th Street and portion of the city will most likely have Flink Avenue (aka site 1), in a park at 5035 to wait until spring if an alternative site 1 Visit us @ 366th Street (site 2), and the northeast corner couldn’t be located in the near future. She of Lincoln Trail and 367th Street (site 3). said the footings of the towers would have to COUNTYSTAR.COM Fry told the council a public hearing was be poured before the ground froze over, but held at the Nov. 2 Planning Commission once the footings were in place, construction CLICK ANYTIME FOR: meeting, where “a number of individuals that could proceed over the winter. Up to minute local & regional news spoke in opposition of site 1, and two individ- “That’s why this is so urgent,” Fry said. uals who had concerns with site 2.” She said “Mother Nature is a fi ckle Goddess, and if School & sports coverage nobody voiced their opposition to site 3. we cannot get these footings poured, then all Local events, current classi½ ed “We also had a number of individuals who construction is halted until next spring, and listing and so much more! testifi ed in favor of the overwhelming need this much-needed resource is delayed.” for internet to serve those outer regions of the The motion to grant the CUP for sites 2 and community,” Fry added. Several of those who 3 only passed unanimously 3-0, with Council ISANTI-CHISAGOISANTI-CHISAGO were in favor of the project were students who Member Joel McPherson not in attendance 763-689-1181 at that time anticipating having to go to dis- (either in person or remotely). 930 S. Cleveland • Cambridge

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As I scanned the completed ballot, it was pretty evenly split between Democrats and Republicans for the races where parties were indicated. There was also a good mixture of incumbents versus non-incumbents Worth a with a blackened oval beside their Thousand names. This wasn’t done by design at GUEST COLUMN Words all, so it pretty much confi rmed my own suspicions that I am a steadfast, Bill maybe even textbook “moderate.” Without revealing specifi cally who Stickels III I voted for, I can say that there was a Going remote over the holidays makes sense reason for every single vote I cast - at least for the contested races. I voted for the incum- OVID-19 is a constant stressor on each of our to make the immediate transition to remote learn- bents who I thought had done a good job during their minds. The county level data continues to in- ing. Exploring what worked well last spring, and time in offi ce. Conversely, I didn’t vote for some of the crease, which is of concern. Our efforts to what did not, has positioned NBAPS to better meet incumbents because I didn’t approve of some of their Cmitigate risk are working to reduce transmis- the needs of students and families. decisions. sion of the virus in our schools. I To better understand families’ needs, we have so- At the same time, however, some of the votes cast commend staff and students for licited their thoughts on ways we can best support weren’t that black-and-white. Some of the races were making these critical adjustments them during this time using the Thoughtexchange almost literally a coin-fl ip. There were two (or more) and adhering to the protocols we survey tool. candidates who I felt would do a good job. I simply have put in place while keeping as Executive Order 20-82 requires Minnesota school had to choose who I would consider to be the “best-of- much normalcy within our school districts to offer child care services for families of the-best.” And quite frankly, some votes were cast for system as possible. Tier 1 workers. In addition, NBAPS understands “the lesser of two evils.” As I noted in last week’s column, the importance of offering child care for work- The way I look at an election, it is like a job inter- with the holidays upon us, North ing families. Therefore, students ages 3 through view. Maybe I get this from my years of being a retail Branch Area Public Schools sixth grade may be eligible for Youth Connections manager. Whenever I had a position to fi ll at my store, NB School (NBAPS) needs to make a shift to services during the remote learning period, space I would have to go through each applicant, weighing News its learning model. permitting. who I felt would best fi ll the position. Sometimes that NBAPS is moving to remote Staff are working with the families of elementa- would be an easy decision, sometimes it would be a Sara learning starting November 30. ry-age students to ensure they have the necessary tough one, from either a good or bad perspective. But The last day of in-school instruc- technology. Free meal distribution is being coordi- since this was my store, my biggest hope is that who- Paul tion for students will be Novem- nated, and solutions for extracurricular activities ever I picked, they would do a good job. ber 20. There will be no school are being explored. Our country, state, district, county, city, or even for all in-school students (PK-12) on November 23, Our target date for a return to in-school instruc- school district is like our “store.” Only instead of one 24, 25. Staff will use the time to prepare for remote tion is January 19. Through every pivot this year, person making a hiring decision, it’s thousands, even learning. our staff has risen to the challenge to ensure we millions of people doing it. Making this shift to remote learning is likely are taking care of the needs of our students. As we Unfortunately, not everyone thinks that way. Many causing families to experience a fl urry of emotions. enter into this time of Thanksgiving, I’m so thank- will blindly vote for (or against) a certain party, no At every shift to our learning levels, safe learning ful for all the staff members that serve our students matter how appealing another candidate is to them, has been our top priority, which includes both the and families! or how otherwise unappealing their party’s candi- physical and emotional health of students. We all SARA PAULis superintendent of North Branch Area Public Schools. She can be date is. Others will fl atly vote for all the incumbents, learned a lot last spring when school district’s had reached at 651-674-1000 or [email protected]. or more than likely based on today’s prevailing atti- tude, vote for anybody but the incumbents. Then, they go out and celebrate when their chosen LETTER GUIDELINES party/candidate “wins” or grieves if their chosen party/candidate “loses.” But how can they know at Letters to the Editor are published with priority given to Staff reserves the right to refrain from printing a letter. that very moment if they’ve truly “won” or “lost?” letters that are concise (400 words or less) and exclusive to our Anonymous letters will not be printed. Instead of knee-jerk reactions like this, I would newspaper, from readers in our general distribution area. Letters may be emailed to: [email protected] no later ask people to take this stance: To all the candidates All letters are subject to editing for grammar and clarity and than 5 p.m. Monday the week of publication. I voted for who got elected, prove me right. To all must contain the undersigned’s full name and their address The County Star welcomes readers’ suggestions for news the candidates I didn’t vote for, but they got elected and daytime telephone number for verifi cation. (Addresses stories as well as their comments on stories that have been anyway, please feel free to prove me wrong. After all, and phone numbers will not be printed.) Letter writers must printed. News releases should be typed and include appropri- if both of these things happen, then everyone will be live, work or have another connection to The Isanti-Chisago ate contact information. guaranteed to have “won.” County Star’s coverage area. They will be printed as space permits in the fi rst issue possi- BILL STICKELS IIIis editor of the Isanti-Chisago County Star. He can be reached at Due to space limitations, letters that don’t address local ble. 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ver the past few months, I have many. dollars over the past two years, we together during these diffi cult times. had the opportunity to meet With rising COVID case counts, are already one of the lowest spending The children in our schools today hundreds of our community students in distance learning, and our districts in the state and the reductions will face challenges not experienced Omembers at backyard gatherings hospitals nearing capacity, we are com- that are needed will balance the budget during childhood since the Greatest and park events. We mitted to supporting families—provid- for fi scal year 2022 only. Without a Generation. They will be asked to want to thank every ing free childcare for essential workers, funding increase, we anticipate facing perform in jobs not yet invented and resident, volunteer meals for children, access to internet more than a $1.7 million dollar shortfall to solve problems that they inherit. and host who attended and broadband and quality instruc- the following year, continuing until Growing up during a pandemic, they a gathering or wel- tion for students. Our staff has shown revenue or funding does change. will learn the value of life, family and comed us into your strength and resilience in adapting as We are in the process of assembling life-long learning. They will be more neighborhood to talk needed and our summer planning has a community task force to address the adaptable, tech-savvy and resilient. about school funding allowed us to move between models. District’s dire budget situation and Our students continue to inspire us to and the referendum. When we work together as a commu- plans for the future. We understand be our best every day...and keep getting We appreciate your nity, we are optimistic we will get these are hard times. We need to sup- better. In turn, we must continue to C-I School time, your under- through this historic time. port each other and work toward cre- inspire them...Every Student. Every News standing and your As we embark on our planning for ative solutions. Our children’s futures Day. We will get through this together. support. next year, we will need community depend on it. Right now, they need us We are responsible and resilient —the Dr. Nate What I learned members involved in the planning and to work together to create the best path Bluejacket Way. during those meetings decision-making. After all, you are the forward. Our students are the future Thank you, Cambridge-Isanti, for Rudolph and the November 3 owners of our schools—and we have citizens of Cambridge, Isanti and rural your continued support. election is that our some diffi cult decisions to make, which Minnesota. Let’s work together to fi nd DR. NATE RUDOLPH is superintendent of Cambridge-Isanti community loves and supports our will need community input. solutions. Schools. He can be reached at 763-689-6202 or nrudolph@c-is- schools. People understood that our The budget challenges we’ve faced If you can share your time and expe- chools.org. schools are signifi cantly underfunded, are not going away. Due to the current rience to serve on the task force, please and our budget challenges are real. Yet, funding challenges, we will have at call our offi ce at (763)689-6202 or email now is not the right time. We under- least a $1.7 million shortfall in the next dist-communications@c-ischools. stand that this is a diffi cult time for budget cycle. After cutting $7.5 million org. We need our best minds working

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OBITUARIES Ruth M. Ljungren Trevor T. Watson Marilyn J. Benting Ruth M. Ljungren, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, Trevor Tyler Watson “Watty,” of Isanti, MN Marilyn Judith Benting, died on Tuesday, Nov. 10, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at the Ecumen passed away peacefully Nov. 5, 2020. He was 40 years 2020, in her home at Cambridge. She was 83 years Oaks in Hutchinson. She was 90 years old. old. old. Ruth was born on Nov. 10, 1930, in Rice Lake, He grew up in Bethel, MN playing baseball, foot- Marilyn was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Pastor Claes ball, playing video games and loved to ride dirt bike. to Martha and H.F. Reed Simon on Aug. 6, 1937. She DanielD and Signe Mathilda HeH developed life long attendeda and graduat- (Carlson)( Mattson. Ruth friendshipsf with child- ede from Lemmon High wasw baptized as an infant hoodh friends. SchoolS in South Dakota. ata the Lutheran Church in Trevor enjoyed spending On Aug. 20, 1956, Mar- RiceR Lake, Wisconsin, and timet with Chasity and the ilyni married Victor L. wasw later confi rmed in her kids,k their cat Cookie and Benting.B They moved to faithf as a youth in Bur- beardedb dragon Honey; CambridgeC with their two dick,d Kansas. Her school hish family and friends. He sons,s Jeffrey L. Benting yearsy were spent in Ber- wasw an avid pool player for anda Wayne A. Benting. gland,g Ontario and Bur- thet past 20 years partici- Marilyn was preceded dick,d Kansas. In school, patingp in many different ini death by her husband, RuthR played and taught tournaments;t he played in parents,p and one sister. pianop and organ to make a bar league, advanced and Marilyn is survived by money.m She went to Beth- masters.m He loved golfi ng twot sons; Jeffrey (Shelley) anya College in Kansas and ono leagues, attending mo- ofo Cambridge, Wayne graduatedg with a teaching tocross,t disc golf, fi shing, (Julie)( of Cambridge; and degree from Bemidji State Teachers College in 1952. hunting, star gazing, storm watching, rock collect- grandchildren, Bethany of Otsego, Amy (Josh) of She taught elementary school in Walker, Thief Riv- ing, gaming, music, BBQ’s, bon fi res and playing Champlin, Rian (Brittany) of Rochester and Adam er Falls, and Alexandria Minnesota. glow in the dark bocce ball. He liked to spend week- (Lindsay) of Coon Rapids as well as fi ve great While Ruth’s parents were in Sebeka, Minnesota, ends at the lake relaxing with family. grandchildren. they encouraged her to date the pharmacist son He prided himself as a painter for many years. The family would like to extend our sincere of one of the church members. On Dec. 27, 1959, And in the past several years he worked at P&M thanks to Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Joy Lu- Ruth was united in marriage to Donald Ljungren Truss building fl oor trusses. He was happy there theran Church and Allina Health Hospice. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Min- and spoke highly of his work family. Funeral Services were held Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, nesota. As was typical of the time, Ruth gave up He had a magnetic personality with a great sense at Joy Lutheran Church in Cambridge. Pallbearers teaching when she married Don to have children. of humor, an infectious laugh and an unforgettable were Bethany, Amy, Rian and Adam. Condolences This marriage was blessed with two children, Wen- smile. He was a loving son, partner, father fi gure, at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements by dy and Mark. Ruth and Don resided in White Bear brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Lake and then Cambridge, Minnesota. After the friend. He was loved by all who knew him and is Services in Cambridge. kids graduated, Ruth returned to teach pre-school at going to be missed tremendously. Cambridge Lutheran. After Don retired from phar- We love you Trevor and you will forever be in the macy, they became snowbirds in Sun City Arizona hearts of Watty’s Warriors. BIRTHS (near daughter Wendy). He was preceded in death by Grandparents Larry Throughout her life, Ruth was an avid volunteer and Dorothy Watson, Floyd Clark, William Janssen, pounds 15 ounces. Par- and an active member of the Lutheran churches. Uncle Dan Watson, Step Father Jim Strassburg and Amelia Marie Tauer ents are Caleb and Susie Due to health issues, Ruth and Don moved into an Mother in law Kim Isaacs. Dickens of Isanti. Grand- Amelia was born on assisted living facility in Hutchinson, Minnesota in He is survived by Life Partner Chasity Livingston; parents are Lyle and Oct. 5, 2020, and weighed 2012 to be near son Mark’s family. They shared 60 step children Taylin and Tanaya Rickey; parents Nancy Peterson of Isanti, 7 pounds 11 ounces. Par- years of marriage. Brenda Strassburg and Bruce Effertz, and Michael and Andrew and Sylvia ents are Annika Braun Ruth enjoyed traveling, walking, music and in and Kathy Watson; In-Laws Kevin and Cindy Living- Dickens of Sanford, NC. retirement golfi ng. She especially enjoyed spending ston and Lee Isaacs; Sisters Heather Hemmelgarn and Jerome Tauer of Grasston. Grandparents time with her family, grandchildren and friends. (Tim), TJ, Ashley Watson (Scott), Cohl and Camai- Jaxon Gerald Mell Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, Claes ra Karkinen; step sister Shannon Ojeda (Jon) and are Kevin Tauer of Brook and Signe Mattson; Brother, Rev. Richard and his children; sister in law Chrystal Strange (Marc) and Park, MN, Peggy Mohel- Jaxon was born on Oct. wife Anna Mattson; and Son-In-Law, Terence Mulk- children; grandmother Shirley Clark; and many ski and Lyle Pischke of 24, 2020, and weighed 8 ern. aunts, uncles and cousins. Isanti, and Joseph Braun pounds 6 ounces. Parents She is survived by her husband, Donald; children, We will have a celebration of life for Trevor at a of Ramsey, MN. are Charlie Mell and Wendy Ljungren-Mulkern of Kentwood, MI, Mark future date. Lorah Mattson of Cam- Ljungren and his wife, Robin, of Hutchinson, MN; Jayden Wesley Johnson bridge. Grandparents grandchildren, Alexander (Clarissa) Ljungren, are Alexis and Russell Jayden was born on Zachary (Rebecca) Ljungren, Melanie (Reid) Mc- Roger J. Paine Mattson, and Kevin and Oct. 6, 2020, and weighed Graw, Ciaran Mulkern, and James Mulkern; great Cindy Kangas. grandchildren Maxton Ljungren, Oaklyn McGraw, Roger James (Jim) Paine, of Cambridge passed on 7 pounds 3 ounces. Par- ents are Dustin and Miya and Hadley McGraw; brother Paul Mattson and his Nov. 4, 2020. He was 74 years old. Rhett Nicholas Girouard wife, DeLores, of Lakeville, MN; and many other Jim graduated from Alexander Ramsey High Johnson of Cambridge. relatives and friends. School in 1964. He enlisted and honorably served Grandparents are Dalen Rhett was born on Oct. Memorial Services were held on Saturday, Nov. two tours of duty in Vietnam as a gunner on a and Roxanne Johnson 28, 2020, and weighed 7 14, 2020, at Christ The King Lutheran Church in PBRP riverboat. He had a of circle Pines, MN and pounds 4 ounces. Parents Hutchinson with interment in the West Cemetery successfuls business career Joshua and Diedre Zelin Kayla Boettcher and in Sebeka, Minnesota, at a later date. Arrangements ata York. Jim had a passion of Isanti. Nick Girouard of Isanti. by the Dobratz-Hantge Chapels in Hutchinson. On- forf the outdoors. He thor- Grandparents are Kim line Obituaries and Guest Book available at www. oughlyo enjoyed fi shing, Kaydence Lee Wines Andersen of Cambridge, hunting,h and countless Krista Girouard of hantge.com. Kaydence was born annuala events with many Somerset, WI, and Paul on Oct. 11, 2020, and lifelongl friends. Girouard of Cambridge. Jim was an avid athlete weighed 7 pounds 13 Beth Ann Peterson ounces. Parents are Na- anda loved running. He Gavin Michael Arcand Beth Ann Peterson, of Bock, formerly of Cam- ranr in many local events than and Trisha Wines of bridge and Braham, passed away on Friday, Nov. 13, anda successfully fi nished Grasston. Grandparents Gavin was born on Oct. 2020.2 She was 59 years old. thet Boston Marathon in are Laurie Gammon of 30, 2020, and weighed 7 Beth is survived by 1991.1 He enjoyed travel- Isanti, Michael and Kari pounds 3 ounces. Par- brothers,b Daryl of Bra- ing,i golfi ng, and watching Wines of Nowthen, and ents are Elisabeth and ham,h Duane (Susan) of thet Twins and Vikings. Deb Wines of Monticello. Nathan Arcand of Isanti. MinneapolisM and Bruce He loved going to the races with brother Denny, Grandparents are Lyn (Lori)( of Norwood Massa- to which the Indy 500 was their grand hurrah. At Mason Robert Kepler and Molly Payne of Buf- the end of every day, Jim was famous for saying he falo, MN, and Gale and chusetts.c Mason was born A private graveside would have “just one more” beer. He was always Colleen Arcand of Hugo. looking forward to the next opportunity to entertain on Oct. 19, 2020, and services will be held at the weighed 9 pounds 9 ounc- RiceR Lake Cemetery in others and make more memories. Charlotte Elizabeth Bucy He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester es. Parents are Madison Braham.B No public ser- Lynn and Hunter Brad- Charlotte was born on vicesv will be held. In lieu and Genny, and brother, Denny. He is survived by life partner, Dorothy (Dot), his children, grandchil- ley Kepler of Hinckley, Nov. 7, 2020, and weighed ofo fl owers, memorials are MN. Grandparents are 8 pounds 8 ounces. Par- preferredp to the Stanch- dren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, god- Autumn and Robert ents are David and rox- fi eld Baptist Church or In- children, along with other relatives and many close Mattson of Stanchfi eld, anne Bucy of Cambridge. dustries,d Inc. -a division of friends. Tiffany Barry of Ban- Grandparents are Mike PHASE (601 S. Cleveland St. Cambridge, MN 55008). We look forward to celebrating Jim’s life at a date Arrangements are by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral to be determined in 2021. ning, CA, and Shane and Rose Bucy of Coon Home of Braham. Condolences may be posted at “I have fought the good fi ght, I have fi nished the Kepler of North Branch. Rapids and Rick and www.aifuneralhome.com. race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7. Shawn Kessler of Isanti. Zico Gerrard Dickens Zico was born on Oct. 21, 2020, and weighed 7 NOVEMBER 19, 2020 ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR 7 CountyStar.com guide Baptist Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Spring Lake Spirit River Community Church Of Rush Point (ELCA) Lutheran Church (ELCA) A United Methodist Church Proud to sponsor and First Baptist Church Pastor Vicki Vandervegt. 8440 Erickson Road, PO Box 958, 1321 Heritage Blvd. NE, salute our local churches 304 S. Main St., Cambridge, 320-358-4829, 600 Rush Point Dr. North Branch, MN 55056 (9 mi. E. of Isanti, MN 612-888-4255. 763-689-1173. Call the church office 10am Worship with nursery available. Cambridge on Hwy. 95, North one Reverend Pastor Guy E. Sederski. or visit our website for current service 11am Fellowship block on Erickson Road). Sunday Worship Service and times and programs. my.calvaryofrushpoint.org. 651-674-4606. Christian Education 10:30am. firstbaptistcambridge.org Office: [email protected] Pastor Vicki VanderVegt. spiritrivercomm.org sllchurch.org North Isanti Baptist Church Cambridge Lutheran Church Email: [email protected] Non-Denominational Lead Pastor: Travis Blake 8:30 - Traditional / Festival Thursday, November 12th - 2248 313th Ave. NE, Cambridge, MN 9:30 - Contemporary / Horizon 9:00am Men’s Coffee at County Bethesda Church 55008. www.nibchurch.com Join Us! Market 38180 Hemingway Ave., North 763-689-3360 Email: [email protected] Online-Only Worship 7:00pm Daisy Circle Branch, MN 651-674-5873. 763-689-3576. 8:30am Worship FB.com/CambridgeLutheran 7:00pm Women of Grace Bible Pastor Mark Huber. Service (traditional style) 10:45am 621 Old N. Main St. Study-Zoom 9am Worship Service. Worship Service (contemporary style) 763-689-1211 Saturday, November 14th - 10:30am Sunday School 8:00am Daisy Circle and adult Bible studies. South Isanti Baptist Church Christ Ev. Lutheran Church 9:00am WELCA Workday bethesdachurchnb.com 3367 Cty. Rd. 5 NE, Isanti. (WELS) Sunday, November 15th - 8:30am Lakeside Christian Church 763-444-5860, Pastor Bob 32962 Vickers St. NE, Cambridge, Worship/Sanctuary, also via Zoom 32393 Rendova Cir. N.E., Cambridge Venneman. Sunday Worship 9:30am. 763-689-5333 Holy Communion (3 mi. E of Cambridge just off Hwy. Wednesday “Life & Light” Bible stud- Pastor Samuel L. Biebert. Thursday, November 19th - 95). 763-689-3649. Ministry ies for all ages. Adults & children. For Sunday Worship 9am, Sunday 7:00pm AA Meeting GracePointe Crossing info call or go to School/Bible Class 10:30am Coordinator Jeff Bonkoski. southisantibaptist.org. www.christcambridge.com St. John Lutheran Church Administrative Assistant Sharon a senior living community (Missouri Synod) Dahl. Sunday 9:30am Worship. Sunrise Bible Church Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) 28168 Jodrell St. NE, North Branch Retreat house & personal retreat 763.689.1474 41300 Second St., North 109 Second Ave NW, Isanti Located 6 mi. E. of Isanti on Co. Rd. 5; cabins available. Call for reservation. www.gracepointecrossing.org Branch, Pastor David Stertz. 763-444-9201 (or 7 mi. W. of North Branch on Co. Email: Sunday school for all ages Pastor Ian Coen-Frei Rd. 5); then 1-1/2 mi. S. on Co. Rd. 12. [email protected]. 9:30am, Sunday morning Worship Sunday School 8:30 a.m. 763-444-5988, Paul Anderson, lakesidechurchcambridge.org 10:30am, Sunday evening 6pm, Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor; Sunday 9am Worship; Journey of Faith Wed. Kids 4 Truth & Bible studies Virtual Kingdom Kids - Wed 6pm 10:20am Adult Bible Study; Thursday Bible based worship. for all ages 6:30pm. More info at Grades 1-6 (see website for more 6:30pm Bible study. Email: 651-600-9878. sunrisebiblechurch.org info) [email protected] or 651-674-4107. [email protected]. Sunday fellowship 9am Catholic MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS NOW Worship & Youth Ministry 10am Come as you are. All welcome. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ALLOWING FOR INPERSON WORSHIP SERVICES Junction Bowl. 123 Cajima Street, 207 Whiskey Rd NW, Isanti, MN. FOLLOWING COVID19 PREPAREDNESS PLANS FOR NE, Isanti. Refreshments served. Screen & Digital Printing 763-444-4035 T-Shirt & Apparel Roofer Yard Signs Email: [email protected]. LOCAL CHURCHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT NorthBrook Church Banners Real Estate Yard Signs Mass: Tues. & Wed. 7:30am. Sun. Meeting at Access Church 4359 YOUR INDIVIDUAL CHURCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Decals Vehicle Graphics 8:30am. stelizabeth-isanti.org. 392nd St, North Branch, MN, 55056. REGARDING THEIR COVID19 PREPAREDNESS PLAN Church Office: 651-277-0100 Campaign Signs Vehicle Wraps Converge REQUIREMENTS AND REOPENING SCHEDULE. Frank Gomes, Pastor. Come join us on Contractor Yard Signs Sunday at our 5pm Worship Service Springvale Church – nursery provided - children’s church Service On Facebook: Home of Heavenly Sunshine (2 yrs old-2nd gr.); Mon. - Fri.: (call for springvalechurchmn Preschool details) “Life Groups”, Bible Studies, 763-689-1373 email: St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Youth Ministry. Email us at [email protected] or visit us on Evangelical Free [email protected] Church (LCMC) 31075 Genesis Ave., Stacy, MN 55079 the web at nbchurchmn.org Dale Evangelical Free Church First Lutheran Church (ELCA) 651-462-5115. River of Life Church 45268 Brunswick Rd, 43779 Gates Ave., Harris. Pastor Ben Hollingstead. Meeting at 150 Birch St. N., Ste 170, Harris, MN 763-689-5817 651-674-4498. Handicapped 8am and 9:30am Services, Cambridge. (Across from Minnco Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin. accessible. Pastor Scott Simmons. Sunday School during 9:30am Credit Unon) Mark Radeke, Pastor. Sunday School – all ages 9am. Sunday Worship 9:30am, with Service. 763-689-5115. Sunday Service 10:25am. Sunday School 10:30am coffee Email Sundays 9am & 10:30am www.daleefc.com and fellowship. [email protected]. Nursery at both services Email: [email protected] Website - Hwy. 65 N, Isanti, MN River Kid’s for ages 4 yrs to 5th gr at Kost Evangelical Free Church www.firstlutheranharris.org stjohnslutheranchurch-stacymn.org www.MinnesotaEquipment.com the 10:30am service 37405 Kost Trail, North Branch, MN riveroflifehome.com 763-444-8873 55056. Jct. of CR 11 & CR 72, SE of Long Lake Lutheran Church St. John’s Lutheran Church (ELCA) (Missouri Synod) North Branch. 651-583-3281. Pentecostal Pastor, Josh Jensen 3921 277th Ave NW Isanti, MN 55040 980 West 4th Street, Rush City, 763-444-5315. Pastor Sue Olson Pastor Tim Renstrom 320-358-3623, Kost Student Ministries Mondays The Journey New Life Church Worship Sundays at 8am & 10am Sunday 8:45am Worship, 7:30am 6:30pm. Worship Service Sundays 601 Heritage Blvd NE, Isanti Sunday School on the 1st and 3rd Rise & Shine Bible Study, Monday 9:30am. More info: www.kostefc.org Pastor David L. Willis. Sundays 10am Longer Look Bible Study. Sunday 10am Worship & Oxlip Evangelical Free Church Wednesday Worship, Children’s stjohnsrushcity.org the Word & Kids’ Church. 9am Sunday Worship Service, Church, and Confirmation beginning Sunday 6pm Family Worship. indoors, broadcast to parking lot, at 6:00pm St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church Wednesday 7pm Family Breakout Facebook live longlakeluth.org (Missouri Synod) Classes. 10:15am Coffee Fellowship 400 SE 8th St., (Isanti #4 E.), PO Box 763-689-4471 10:45am Sunday School Salem Lutheran Church 37, Braham. 320-396-3103. Thejourneynlc.org 6pm Sr High Youth 4638 381st Ave. NW, Dalbo, MN Tim Renstrom, Pastor. Wed. 6:25pm AWANA/Jr High Youth 55017. 763-689-1687 9:30am Sunday School & Adult Bible Pastor Leroy Scheumann Join us for worship every Study. 10:30am Worship. 29237 Roanoke St NW Sunday at 9:00am, Sunday ststephensbraham.org Isanti, MN 55040 school for 3 yrs to 6th gr. www.oxlip.org begins at 9:00am. Coff ee Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) 763-444-5134 fellowship after worship 38460 Lincoln Trl, North Branch www.salemlutherandalbo.com 651-674-7047. Pastor Jon Yurk Lutheran See our website for worship information. Messages are also Braham Evangelical Lutheran posted on our facebook page. Church (ELCA) Email: 320-396-2755 [email protected] West Central Drive & County Road 4, or visit www.trinitynorthbranch.org Braham Specialists In Auto Collision Repair Pastor Julie Beck Methodist Sunday: 9:30 am Worship Service Since Common Ground - A United on KBEK 95.5 FM; 1978 Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Live Worship Methodist Community Service on Facebook 404 North Cypress St. North, Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Worship Service Cambridge. 763-689-2071. Pastors at Braham Lutheran Amelia & Andrew Buschena. Sunday Perry Lindberg, Owner 1-320-358-4211 Office hours 9:00 a.m. to Noon 9:30am Worship. Livestream of 875 So. Bremer Ave., Rush City Tuesday thru Friday services and more info at commongroundumc.org. W O R S H I P Everyone Counts! This directory is paid for and made possible by the participating churches listed. 8 ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR FROM PAGE ONE NOVEMBER 19, 2020 CountyStar.com WONDERTHON: Play livestreams are fee, however donations are appreciated

FROM PAGE I than offer it as a “virtual play” with actors record- directors also have roles in the play, and Mattson ing their parts from separate locations. has been surprised by how other directors can “We received guidance that if we were going to make the job look easy when he’s found that it’s not. perform together in person, we would not be able “There are many responsibilities that you don’t to have an audience in the room,” she said. “So our normally deal with just as part of the cast or crew,” choices were livestream or put on a virtual play – he said. “Even though there are two of us, it’s not as the latter of which I wanted to avoid if at all possi- easy as it seems to be.” ble because the students really need to be together.” Newman said he was surprised by how fun the So in its three performances, actors will be director job is. together on stage – in a comedy with no audience “I thought at fi rst I was just gonna sit on my to laugh at the jokes. Michels said all is not lost, chair and yell at everyone,” he said. “But the truth however. is that I get off my chair and yell at everyone. … I’m “There is actually some ‘audience participation’ joking. It really is a lot of fun to help guide the cast in this show,” she said. “We have navigated it by and see how amazing things have gone. It’s a super adding appropriate sound effects at the points funny show, and it makes me laugh every time.” where the audience should interact, so we are hoping that the audience at home will interact even CONTRIBUTED COVID MAKES THINGS DIFFICULT though they aren’t in the room with us.” (Top photo)Narra- Practices for the cast began in the third week of That wish to keep things as interactive and tors Aubrey Denesen the school year, with uncertainty as to what kind normal as other non-COVID performances comes and Alina Bushinger of performances would be allowed due to pandemic directly from Michels’ heart. discuss the next part restrictions. “I have noticed throughout my years directing of the show. “After we had to cancel our musical last spring,” that students who repeatedly participate in theatre (Left photo) Merry Michels said, “the kids were so devastated. I think feel lost when they aren’t part of a show,” she said. (Danielle Laszcwski) that has motivated them to adhere to our strict safe- “Theatre becomes our entire lives. We live it and tries to buy Blake’s ty guidelines because they need the social interac- breathe it, so any chance we can have to participate (Henry Mattson) tion with their peers and they really want to put on in it, we will do whatever it takes to make it happen Christmas tree farm, a show.” – even if whatever it takes includes sanitizing every but he is too emo- As production manager, Michels came up with a time they leave the stage, wiping down props and tional. safety plan that includes sanitizing schedules, so- mics after touching them, as well as many other cial distancing guidelines and mask requirements. precautions.” Actors have utilized plastic face shields so their expressions can be clearly seen. HOW TO SEE THE SHOW “We have also encouraged the cast members to To watch the free performances of “The Holiday limit exposure to people outside of our cast for the Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon,” visit the CONTRIBUTED duration of the show to minimize the risk for quar- Facebook page “North Branch High School The- antine situations,” she said. atre,” and click on the link in the Facebook Event, CAST LIST Even with a plan in place, Michels said the big- which will be posted beginning Nov. 20. gest challenge the troupe has faced is incorporating A link will also be posted at the Google site: quarantined students into practices. https://sites.google.com/view/nbahstheatre/fall- Narrator 1 - Alina Bushinger Noelle - Kendra Geary “Quarantined cast members join rehearsals via play. Narrator 2 - Aubrey Denesen Sven - Kelly Steele Google Meet,” she said. “and it can be challenging Shows will be livestreamed at 7 p.m. on Friday, Holly - Dayna Nelson Rita - Ava Anderson to create a good fl ow during rehearsal when there’s Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, and at 2 p.m. on Brett - Jack Erickson Laertes - Charlie Templin the internet lag and the person can’t physically be Sunday, Nov. 22. Joy - Kat Yearwood Bridgette - Hailey Norman on the stage.” Although all performances are free, donations Paul - Caleb Newman Prancer - Anna Randall can be made to the theatre department by writing Carol - Chloe Petersen Vixen - Paola Velez THE SHOW WILL GO ON a check to “ISD138” with “theatre” in the memo Jackson - Cameron Fenner Girl 1 - Bitsy Neu Finding it diffi cult to rehearse via the internet line, and mailing it to the Activities Offi ce at North Merry - Danielle Laszcwski Girl 2 - Abby Neu helped Michels make the decision to livestream Branch Area High School, 38175 Grand Avenue, Blake - Henry Mattson TSA Agent - Klaus Solko the show from the high school’s auditorium rather North Branch MN 55056. Kris - Mark Murphy Marlena - Haley Asher

HERITAGE GREENS: Developer promises open communication with city, residents

FROM PAGE I BY” (not-in-my-backyard) in nature. She added the proj- to green space,” Didier said. ect plans fall within all city “We don’t want to pack just ordinances and codes, with the a bunch of things in there. lone exception of the apart- We are respectful of how the ment complex would be 48 feet neighborhood functions today.” tall, which is three feet over current ordinances. She said NOT EVERYONE IN FAVOR the extra height was to accom- The project isn’t without a modate nine-foot high ceilings small amount of controversy in the apartment units, which as many current residents the developer said is a popular of Heritage Greens voiced feature with renters. Because their opposition to the project it meets all city requirements, during the public hearing held Westover said it would be during the Nov. 4 Planning “very detrimental” to the city Commission meeting, prompt- if the council denied the PUD ing the commission to vote amendment request. 4-3 to recommend denying the Didier told the council they request to amend the Planned heard and understood the Unit Development (PUD) to residents’ concerns, they laid include multi-family buildings. out their original plans with “This room (council cham- those concerns in mind, and bers) and that room (the City they were willing to constantly Hall lobby) was completely full be in communication with the of concerned citizens,” said city and the Heritage Greens Planning Commission member residents throughout the con- David Redfi eld, who spoke to struction. He also reiterated the council “as a representa- what Westover had said that tive” of the residents of Heri- projects such as this historical- CITY OF CAMBRIDGE AGENDA PACKET tage Greens. “(This) apartment ly have increased the value of This overhead look shows the approximate location of the proposed apartment complex to be built in Heritage complex does not (make sense). the area, rather than being a Greens during phase 1. For reference, South Fern Street is to the left, Dellwood Street is on the right, and 11th It’s right in the middle of a sin- detriment. Ave SW is just off the top. gle-family community, and it’s zoned single-family housing as ‘BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE’ a purchasing agreement in property to a developer in any citizens who are here tonight.” it sits.” During council discussion, place. near future because of the rep- Ultimately, the council unan- Westover noted the overall Mayor Jim Godfrey said the “We don’t have any fi ndings utation we would have based imously approved the PUD tone of the Planning Commis- fact the city is the seller of that we can use to deny this on agreeing to a sale and then amendment, along with estab- sion Members who voted in the land makes denying the request,” Godfrey said. “If we reneging on that agreement lishing the land as a housing favor of the PUD amendment PUD amendment much more were to deny this, we would within a month or two would TIF (tax increment fi nancing) was that the city desperately diffi cult, noting city represen- open up all of the citizens to put us in an awkward position. district, and the preliminary needs more of this type of tatives have been negotiating possible lawsuits, (and) we Therefore I will be voting in fa- and fi nal plat for the project. housing and they got the sense with the developer to purchase probably would not be able vor of the motion knowing that the opposition was “NIM- the land to the extent of having to sell another city-owned disappoints every one of the AND OUTDOORS NOVEMBER 19, 2020 countystar.com ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR 9 Jackets topple Titans, Bombers blast Bluestreaks

BY BILL STICKELS III That set up more late-game dramat- [email protected] ics for C-I as a Connor Braaten pass to Ziebarth resulted in a 31-yard score For every game this season, the with just 47 seconds remaining. Zie- collective eyes of Cambridge-Isanti’s barth then put the icing on the cake opponents’ defenses have been fi xed with a successful two-point conversion on a single target - stopping Bluejacket to make the fi nal score 34-27 in favor of runningback Gaven Ziebarth. And C-I. much to Bluejacket fans’ dismay, they The win also gives C-I home fi eld have been largely successful in contain- advantage for the section semifi nals, ing the Division I recruit. That is until where they will host Coon Rapids at the last regular season game, where 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. There the senior exploded for 220 yards on 23 are only three teams remaining in carries and four rushing touchdowns, the section as both Duluth East and plus adding a fi fth receiving score to St. Francis previously canceled their enable the Jackets to upset previously remaining games. Undefeated Andover unbeaten Tartan. was given the #1 seed and a bye into the Perhaps it was the mere 48 hours for section title game, where they will face Tartan to prepare for Ziebarth that the winner of the Jackets vs. the Cardi- made the difference. The two schools nals on Wednesday, Nov. 25. agreed to meet each other on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 10, after multiple other BOMBERS DOMINATE BLUESTREAKS schools fi rst agreed, then immediately Braham was able to even their record had to back out of facing C-I. The Jack- for the season in their fi nal game of the ets were originally scheduled to play regular season, a 52-10 lopsided win Buffalo, but the Bison pulled out of the over winless Chisholm at Braham on rest of their season due to COVID. Wednesday, Nov. 11. But whatever the reason was for The Bombers dominated every aspect Gaven’s success, it came at the perfect of the game, outgaining Chisholm 388 time as the upset win - just C-I’s second yards to 69. Carson Shockman did a ma- of the season compared to four losses, jority of the damage, scoring fi ve touch- catapulted C-I into the second seed downs on 18 carries, and over tripling of the abbreviated Section 7AAAAA the Bluestreaks’ offensive output with tournament. It also is sure to give the 204 yards on the ground. Jackets a moral boost heading into the Quarterback Hayden Lee added to the playoffs. carnage by completing both of his pass SARA ANDERSON | COUNTY STAR The Bomber defense, led by Michael Tauer and Jonah Johnson, swarm all over a Chisolm In the game, Tartan and C-I ex- attempts for touchdowns, with one go- ball-carrier during the Bombers’ 52-10 win. changed scores throughout the fi rst ing to Lyle Nelson and the other going half, with the Titans striking fi rst and to Nate Fiedler. the Jackets quickly responding each Almost all of the scoring took place in VIKINGS BACK IN ACTION will face #1 seed Hermantown, who time, with two of them on long runs of the fi rst half, with Braham racking up Barring any COVID setbacks, the received a bye into the section fi nals. 38 and 66 yards by Ziebarth. The third a 46-3 lead. Both teams scored once in North Branch Vikings will return to The championship game will be played score of the game was Ziebarth’s short- the third quarter, with the entire fourth the fi eld just in time for the Section at Hermantown at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, est, three yards to tie the score at 20-20 quarter being run-time. 7AAAA playoffs on Thursday, Nov. 19 Nov. 25. at halftime. Braham’s .500 record gave them the as the #3 seed. Like Cambridge-Isanti’s Editor’s note: this article was written After a scoreless third quarter, it was #4 seed in Section 7A, where they were section, North Branch’s has dwindled and sent to press prior to Minnesota C-I’s turn to take the lead, with Zie- scheduled to face Barnum on Tuesday, down to just three teams after Chisago Governor Tim Walz’s press conference barth dashing in from 18 yards out. A Nov. 17 in the quarterfi nals. A win Lakes, Hibbing, and Duluth Denfeld all announcing new guidelines for youth missed extra point made the score 26-20 there would most likely send them on had their seasons end prematurely. sports. Depending on what those guide- in favor of the Jackets with 9:25 remain- to face #1 seed Deer River on Satur- The end result is with a 2-2 record, lines are, the Jackets’, Vikings’ and ing in the game. That lead only lasted day, Nov. 21 in Deer River. The section the Vikings will face Cloquet, who has Bombers’ section playoff games may three minutes as Tartan responded championship is scheduled for Friday, been battling their own COVID issues have been canceled. Go to countystar.com with a long TD run of their own, Nov. 27 at Mesabi Sports Complex in the second half of the season en route for updated information and see next followed by a successful extra point to Virginia. to a 3-3 record. The game will be played week’s edition of the Star for coaches’ give the Titans a one point lead. at Proctor. The winner of that game reactions. Viking volleyball splits week, Jackets survive Hornets’ sting

BY BILL STICKELS III and Sheehan each collecting seven. [email protected] JACKETS WIN LONE MATCH The North Branch volleyball team had an A shorthanded Bluejacket squad battled up-and-down week last week, sweeping one tough to pick up a 3-0 win over Big Lake on opponent but then getting swept themselves. Tuesday, Nov. 10 in C-I’s lone match of the Princeton seems to be the “go-to” school in week. Despite missing their starting setter and order to pick up another match to replace an libero, the Jackets edged the Hornets by scores opponent who had to cancel as the Vikings of 26-24, 25-20, 26-24. hosted the Tigers for the second time in two Ada Schlenker and Makenzie Coplan were weeks, with one more match scheduled for the strong from the outside, picking up nine and two teams next week. seven kills respectively. Sophomore Brooklyn Last week’s match wound up very similar to Dickey, fi lling in at the setter position, collected the fi rst meeting, with the Vikings cruising 24 assists. Ellie Kuznia, who donned the libero to a 3-0 win by scores of 25-14, 25-17, 25-18. Also jersey, came up with 20 digs, followed by Cierra like last time, North Branch evenly spread the Johnshoy, who was thrust into the back court offense out, with Lindsey Bunes picking up 11 rotation, coming up with 14 digs. kills, and the two Paiges - Peaslee and Sheehan Being shorthanded however, has caught up adding nine kills. with the Jackets as their two matches this week Two nights later, the Vikings again found - versus Monticello and Becker, were either themselves on the wrong end of a sweep, com- postponed to next week or canceled. pliments of conference front-runner Monticello. Like earlier in the season, the Magic were just PANTHERS SLASH THROUGH BOMBERS too potent for the Vikings, winning 25-14, 26-24, Braham had a rough time last week, falling 25-12. What limited offense the Vikings could to a strong Onamia Panthers squad twice by muster came from the middle, as both Peaslee scores of 3-0 and 3-1. The losses drops the Bomb- and Reagan Irons led the team with only fi ve ers to a .500 record at 4-4 with the possibility BILL STICKELS III | COUNTY STAR Senior Ellie Kuznia fi lled in admirably at the libero position during the Jack- kills each. Defensively, the Magics’ accuracy of three matches remaining in the regular ets’ match versus Big Lake, picking up 20 digs. limited North Branch digs to Chloe Fortuna season. 10 ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR SPORTS AND OUTDOORS NOVEMBER 19, 2020 countystar.com

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ake a quick moment to think the next two hours by eating whatever FromFrom the coach:coach: Our ccoaching staff nominated #6 about the last competitive game food I brought along! BrooklynBrooklyn DickeDickeyy as athathletel of the week. She is our you played, the last outdoor activ- I had thought the event forgotten, but SophomoreSophomore RightRight SideSide whow is also our backup setter. Tity in which you engaged, or the when I was just about within casting The day bebeforefore oouru home game against Princ- last time you did either distance of my November 4 destination, eton we found outo our Senior setter Hailey with a youngster. Got I rounded a left corner, tipping the ChChristensonristenson wwould be unavailable for an it? Keep it in mind. minnow bucket that was on the fl oor in extenextendedded periodpe so Brooklyn was asked to The terrifi cally front of the passenger seat of my car. I ssteptep in and llead our off ence. She proceeded nice weather in early immediately turned the bucket upright to tally 32 aassists, 10 digs and 3 kills on November provided and pulled over to assess the damage. route to lleadingea our team to a 3-1 win. In opportunities I really I opened the passenger door and was thethe past 4 ggames with her as our setter hadn’t expected. For greeted by fl opping crappie minnows we have gonego 3-1 and she has played a big example, I got to trying desperately to stay in the tiny, rolerole in that.that With that being said I can’t record a couple more life-sustaining streams of water that say enouenoughgh about the rest of our team, es- Subbin’ In songs on my guitar, fi lled the grooves of my fl oor mat! With- peciallypecially ourour seniors who have all stepped Loren W. outdoors! More excit- in a few minutes, they were back in the upup andand reallyreall supported her and in essence ing than that, how- bucket, and I had sopped up most of the have said “w“we got this”. Brabec ever, were two bonus water with a rag I keep under the seat fi shing times. (apparently, just for this purpose). So, Favorite thingthin about sports: My favorite I grabbed the fi rst no big deal! thinthingg has been alla the friendships I have made one with my daughter Brenda and my So far in my life, I’ve had my minnow and beinbeingg able to pplay the sport I love with all of nearly-six-year-old grandson Auggie on bucket tip over three times. I’ve lost ththem.em. the afternoon of election day, November countless lures to snags in a river or 3. The second came the next day as I lake. I’ve had hooks in my thumb or PPersonerson who has infl uuencede you: My dad Colin soloed on a small lake in Pine County. hand a few times. I’ve lost two anchors because he has tautaughtght me the importance of working These two experiences seemed to bring to improperly-tied knots. I’ve closed at hardhard andand never ggivingiving uup no matter what people say. a lifetime of fi shing adventures full least one rod tip in the car door. I left circle for me, and now, looking back, I the tent poles at home one time, and, oh, HowHow do you prepare fforo a game or meet?: I usually am glad they happened. that’s enough. listen to music and focusfocu on what I will do during the Brenda, Auggie and I hadn’t been On the other hand though, the posi- game.game. fl oating on the Snake River for hardly tives of my sports and outdoor experi- ten minutes when Auggie apparently ences have far out-numbered the nega- HighlightHighlight ooff athletic ccareer: Making varsity and lost the post-cast grip on his fi shing rod tives. Whether high school sports, open beingbeing aableble to bbee a startstarter.e (his lures contain no hooks!). Down gym basketball, church-league softball, into the river it went, agonizingly slow- or fi shing, I’ve been fortunate, despite Future goalsgoals:: I hope to eventually get to 1000 ly and not without a reasonable degree injuries and various setbacks, to always assists and then hopefullyhope be able to play volleyball of tearful disappointment. I’m sure he fi nish wanting more. Like mosquitoes in cocollege.llege. expected a keeper-sized scolding would and rain in the Boundary Waters, it’s soon be on the stringer. all part of the overall experience. Instead, however, mother and grand- I’d like to think that Auggie “learned pa embarked on a lengthy tale of fi shing his lesson” on November 3. That woes, including broken equipment, lost morning, he’d witnessed his mom cast lures and anchors, and assorted other her votes in the election, and, in the disasters, all from personal experience. afternoon, he was taught that having Like hooks embedded in hands and fun outdoors requires focus, and that it skulls, some of these recollections hurt, occasionally comes with a cost. That’s a but, before too long, Auggie’s grieving full day for anyone whose nearly six! Safer, easier and had passed, and he realized two import- LOREN BRABECis a contributing sports writer for the ant things: 1) even grown-ups suffer Isanti-Chisago County Star and author of several Braham sports more important fi shing catastrophes; and, 2) no one was books. than ever. upset at him. He “rodlessly” endured Night Pass WildMountain.com Ski or snowboard every night after 4pm Virtual Care Visits. $169 Same great care. From anywhere.

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G. Community Education – Board Member Grovender reported on the virtual meeting she attended on September 15. SCHOOL BOARD H. Policy Committee Report – None DATES TO REMEMBER NORTH BRANCH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 138 A. October 22, 2020, Work Session, 5:30 p.m., North Branch Area Middle School, Media Center REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING B. November 12, 2020, Work Session, 4:30 p.m., North Branch Area Middle School, Media Center NORTH BRANCH AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL, MEDIA CENTER C. November 12, 2020, Regular School Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., North Branch Area Middle School, Media Center OCTOBER 8, 2020 Adjournment The School Board of Independent School District 138 met in regular session on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. Moved by Bollman, seconded by MacMillan and carried unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:29 pm. at the North Branch Area Middle School Media Center. Sarah Grovender, Clerk Board Chair Ekstrom called the meeting to order. Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Nov. 19, 2020 Roll Call: Kirby Ekstrom, Tim MacMillan, Sarah Grovender, Kevin Bollman, Heather Osagiede, Tanya Giese, and Superintendent Paul Others in Attendance: • Approved the Treasurer’s Report A COURT PROGRAM. IF YOU Denise Martin, Bill Stickels III, Rachel Kytonen, Abby Schulte, Dylan Beaver, Art Tobin, David Treichel, Todd Tetzlaff, SCHOOL BOARD subject to audit ARE A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC Pat Tepoorten, and Arle Chambers • Resolved to accept gifts ABUSE OR THREATS OF ABUSE The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all. and donations from the following AS DEFINED IN MINNESOTA NORTH BRANCH INDEPENDENT individuals and businesses: James STATUTES, CHAPTER 518B, YOU Approval of Agenda: SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 138 Moved by Bollman, seconded by Osagiede and carried unanimously to approve the agenda. Patterson & Scholastic Book Club, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO TRY SCHOOL BOARD RETREAT Beth Moran, Allina Health System, MEDIATION AND YOU WILL NOT SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT October 8, 2020 Superintendent Paul gave a public health update, talked about Policy 504 – Student Dress and Appearance, and men- Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, BE PENALIZED BY THE COURT IN The School Board of Independent John & Bonnie Schlagel, and East LATER PROCEEDINGS. tioned there would be presentations on the activities facilities and learning spaces. School District 138 held a school CONSENT ITEMS Central Energy JAMES D. CAPRA, INC board retreat on Thursday, October • Approved 2020-21 Snow Date 08/28/2020 Moved by MacMillan, seconded by Giese and carried unanimously to approve the following consent items. 8, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. A. Minutes of September 10, 2020 Regular School Board Meeting Removal Bids James D. Capra (#019847X) Members Present: Kirby Ekstrom, • Approved Winter & Spring Attorney For Petitioner Tim MacMillan, Sarah Grovender, B. Minutes of September 24, 2020 Policy Committee Meeting Sports MOU between ISD 911 and 2223 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 18017 Kevin Bollman, Heather Osagiede, EMC-I, Local 7040 White Bear Lake, Minnesota Tanya Giese, and Superintendent C. Minutes of September 24, 2020 Work Session • Approved Addendum to the 55110-3024 Paul MOU with the City of Cambridge Tel: (651) 291-0903 The school board took a tour D. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity for the School Resource Officer Fax: (651) 291-0842 of the construction projects at the Program [email protected] • Accounts Payable, Bank 07 – $1,483,590.36 school buildings. • Auxiliary, Bank 12 - $11,412.40 • Adopted Policy 406 Published in the Isanti-Chisago The board adjourned the retreat • Approved the Meeting Date to County STAR on Nov. 5, 12, 19, • Payroll, Bank 13 - $1,621,465.91 at 5:10 p.m. • Scholarship, Bank 18 - $0.00 Canvass the Returns and Declare 2020 Sarah Grovender, Clerk the Results of the Election ______• High School Student Activities, Bank 31 - $719.90 Published in the Isanti-Chisago • Middle School Student Activities, Bank 32 - $0.00 • Approved move to closed County STAR on Nov. 19, 2020 session pursuant to Minnesota OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA E. Personnel ______1. Carol McGrath, resignation effective September 9, 2020, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area High School Statute § 13D.05, Subd. 3 SECRETARY OF STATE 2. Scott Tolzmann, resignation effective October 14, 2020, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area High School • Approved move to open session CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NORTH BRANCH INDEPENDENT • Adopted Resolution Authorizing NAME 3. Jennifer Aguirre, position reduced effective September 11, 2020, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 138 Branch Area Education Center Negotiations for Sale of Property MINNESOTA STATUTES, NORTH BRANCH AREA MIDDLE o Adjourned at 8:01 p.m. CHAPTER 333 4. Jennifer Aguirre, employment effective September 14, 2020, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area Education SCHOOL Center Published in the Isanti-Chisago The filing of an assumed name SCHOOL BOARD WORKING County STAR on Nov. 19, 2020 does not provide a user with exclusive 5. Kayla Erickson, position reduced effective September 10, 2020, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch SESSION Area Education Center rights to that name. The filing is October 22, 2020 required for consumer protection in 6. Kayla Erickson, employment effective September 11, 2020, as SPED Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School The School Board of Independent COUNTY 7. Mikaela Matheny, position reduced effective September 25, 2020, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North order to enable customers to be School District 138 met in a Working able to identify the true owner of a Branch Area Education Center Session on Thursday, October 22, STATE OF MINNESOTA 8. Mikaela Matheny, employment effective September 28, 2020 for approximately 4-6 weeks, as temporary Education business. 2020, at 5:30 p.m. in the Media COUNTY OF ISANTI ASSUMED NAME: Tile by Rossi Assistant at Distance Learning Academy Center at the North Branch Area DISTRICT COURT 9. Kristin Mayne, position reduced effective September 4, 2020 as School Age Care Manager at North Branch Area PRINCIPAL PLACE OF Middle Center. TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT BUSINESS: 2153 Cleveland Lane Education Center Chair Ekstrom called the meeting FAMILY COURT DIVISION 10. Kristin Mayne, employment effective September 8, 2020, as Title I Assistant at Distance Learning Academy South Cambridge MN 55008 USA to order. Case Type: Marital Dissolution NAMEHOLDER(S): 11. Nicholas Hosch, position change effective September 14, 2020 from temporary to SPED Assistant at North Branch The Pledge of Allegiance was W/Children Area Education Center Name: Michelle Marie Rossi said by all. Court File No.: Address: 2153 Cleveland Lane 12. Kathleen Tilbury, position reduced effective September 15, 2020, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Roll Call: Kirby Ekstrom, Tim SUMMONS Branch Area Education Center South Cambridge MN 55008 USA MacMillan, Sarah Grovender, Kevin In re: The Marriage of By typing my name, I, the 13. Kathleen Tilbury, employment effective September 16, 2020, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area High School Bollman, Heather Osagiede, Tanya BRUCE ALLEN BENNETT, 14. Tena Oswell, employment effective September 8, 2020, as SPED Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School undersigned, certify that I am signing Giese, and Superintendent Paul Petitioner, this document as the person whose 15. Dana Alcott, employment effective September 17, 2020, as Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle Others in Attendance: and School signature is required, or as agent of Lori Lavin, Nita Worthley, Kevin ANGELA MARIE BENNETT, the person(s) whose signature would 16. Bryan Mortensen, employment effective September 28, 2020, as Groundskeeper at North Branch Area Public Grote, Lori Zimmerman, Art Tobin, Respondent. Schools be required who has authorized David Treichel, Todd Tetzlaff, Pat THE STATE OF MINNESOTA me to sign this document on his/ 17. 2020-21 Extra Curricular Fall Coach Positions Tepoorten, and Arle Chambers TO THE ABOVE-NAMED a. Katie Olsen, Class 9, Step 10, as Weightroom Supervisor for Trimester 1 of the 2020-21 school year her behalf, or in both capacities. I Items Discussed RESPONDENT: further certify that I have completed b. Justin Voss, Class 1, Step 3, as Head Coach for Football Superintendent’s Report You are hereby summoned and c. Dan Johnson, Class 3, Step 6, as Assistant Coach for Football all required fields, and that the Superintendent Paul gave an required to serve upon petitioner’s information in this document is true d. Kyle Kahl, Class 3, Step 8, as Assistant Coach for Football update on our safe learning plan. attorney an answer to the petition e. Brent Lundgren, Class 3, Step 7, as Assistant Coach for Football and correct and in compliance with She reported that North Branch Area which is served upon you together the applicable chapter of Minnesota f. Ian McWilliams, Class 3, Step 9, as Assistant Coach for Football Public Schools started at a Level 2 with this summons within thirty (30) g. James Pope, Class 3, Step 8, as Assistant Coach for Football Statutes. I understand that by and that from September 8-October days after service of this summons signing this document I am subject h. Mike Selbitschka, Class 1, Step 8, as Head Coach for Volleyball 18 there has been 6 student cases upon you, exclusive of the day of i. Tammi Minke, Class 3, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Volleyball to the penalties of perjury as set forth and 20 staff cases across the entire service. If you fail to do so, judgment in Section 609.48 as if I had signed j. Abby Moon, Class 3, Step 6, as Assistant Coach for Volleyball district of 2600 students and 300 by default will be taken against k. Ron Trunk, Class 3, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Volleyball this document under oath. staff. The 14-day county COVID you for the relief demanded in the SIGNED BY: Michelle Rossi l. Cindy Berg, Class 6, Step 10, as Middle School Volleyball Coach case rate is 39.10 for Chisago petition. m. Kathy Crudo, Class 6, Step 5, as Middle School Volleyball Coach MAILING ADDRESS: None County and 31.8 for Isanti County. This proceeding does not involve Provided n. Diane Jones, Class 6, Step 10, as Middle School Volleyball Coach Beginning the week of October an interest in real property. o. Jim VanEerden, Class 6, Step 8, as Middle School Volleyball Coach EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: 26, the following schools will NOTICE OF TEMPORARY [email protected] change to Level 3: North Branch RESTRAINING AND Work Item 1172694000025 F. Scoreboard Advertising Agreement Between North Branch Area Public Schools and the Following Businesses Area Education Center, Sunrise ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE 1. Hermann Insurance Services, Inc. Original File Number River Elementary School, North RESOLUTION PROVISIONS 1172694000025 2. Post-Haste Business Solutions Branch Area Middle School, Norse UNDER MINNESOTA LAW, G. Approval of Seniority Lists STATE OF MINNESOTA Area Learning Center, and Chisago SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 1. NBEA (North Branch Area Education Association) County Life Works Center. North MAKES THE FOLLOWING 2. Community Education Early Childhood Teachers OF STATE Branch Area High School will change REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO FILED 3. NBSSA (North Branch Support Staff Association) to Level 4 the week of October 26. BOTH PARTIES TO THIS ACTION, 4. SEIU Local 284 (Custodial) 08/20/2020 11:59 PM There will be no school at these UNLESS THEY ARE MODIFIED Steve Simon H. Annual Assurance of Compliance Report buildings on October 26 and 27 to BY THE COURT OR THE I. Acceptance of Donations Secretary of State allow for planning. PROCEEDING IS DISMISSED: Published in the Isanti-Chisago Date Donation From Donation To Amount Use School Board Goals (1) NEITHER PARTY MAY County STAR on Nov. 12, 19, 2020 The school board discussed DISPOSE OF ANY ASSETS EXCEPT ______9/16/20 ATS&R – Minneapolis, NBAPS $1,000 Return to Learn Support goals for 2020-21. (i) FOR THE NECESSITIES OF MN Superintendent Goals LIFE OR FOR THE NECESSARY NOTICE OF MEETING The school board discussed GENERATION OF INCOME OR The City of Cambridge Planning 9/30/20 NB Area Athletic Assn. NBHS Scholarship $1,000 Scholarship Donation superintendent goals for 2020-21. PRESERVATION OF ASSETS, (ii) Quarterback Club – NB, A/C Commission will hold a regularly MN Adjournment BY AN AGREEMENT IN WRITING, scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Chair Ekstrom adjourned the OR (iii) FOR RETAINING COUNSEL December 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in meeting at 6:37 p.m. TO CARRY ON OR TO CONTEST the Council Chambers at Cambridge Sarah Grovender, Clerk THIS PROCEEDING; Total $2,000.00 City Hall, 300 3rd Ave NE, to discuss Published in the Isanti-Chisago (2) NEITHER PARTY MAY the following public hearing items County STAR on Nov. 19, 2020 HARASS THE OTHER PARTY; AND and other items on the agenda. OPEN MIC ______(3) ALL CURRENTLY AVAILABLE 1. PUBLIC HEARING – A request No one signed up for open mic. INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST by JE Benk, LLC., 725 3rd Ave SE, OLD BUSINESS CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI SCHOOLS BE MAINTAINED AND CONTINUED Suite 113, Cambridge, MN 55008, A. Facilities Update SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF WITHOUT CHANGE IN COVERAGE for a Commercial Planned Unit 1. Activities THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE OR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION. Development (PUD) amendment. Superintendent Paul introduced Abby Schulte and Dylan Beaver who provided the school board a summary of the CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI SCHOOLS IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF The amendment includes separating activities facilities improvements as a result of the May 2017 bond referendum. BOARD OF EDUCATION. THESE PROVISIONS, YOU WILL a parcel for a future parking lot. 2. Learning Spaces The complete minutes are BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY The legal description is Lot 1, Block Superintendent Paul introduced Art Tobin, Director of Buildings and Grounds, who presented an update on the available for public inspection at THE COURT. 1, JJE Commercial Plat 2, Isanti learning spaces at each of the sites at North Branch Area Public Schools. the Education Services Center, (4) PARTIES TO A MARRIAGE County, Minnesota. The location is NEW BUSINESS Cambridge-Isanti Schools, 625A DISSOLUTION PROCEEDING 205 Opportunity Blvd. N. A. Approval of First Reading of Policy 504 – Student Dress and Appearance Main Street North, Cambridge, MN, ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEMPT 2. PUBLIC HEARING – A request Moved by Bollman, seconded by Osagiede and carried unanimously to change the agenda item to state it will be a or at our website, www.c-ischools. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE by JE Benk, LLC., 725 3rd Ave second reading instead of a fi rst reading of Policy 504 – Student Dress and Appearance. org. RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO SE, Suite 113, Cambridge, MN Moved by Grovender, seconded by Giese and carried unanimously to approve the second reading of Policy 504 – The Regular School Board MINNESOTA LAW. ALTERNATIVE 55008, for a preliminary plat. The Student Dress and Appearance. Meeting of Cambridge-Isanti Schools DISPUTE RESOLUTION INCLUDES proposed preliminary plat name is INFORMATION October 22, 2020. MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, AND JJE Commercial Plat 3. The legal The board reviewed the October 2020 issue of the Board & Administrator. Member Present: Chair Tim OTHER PROCESSES AS SET description is Lot 1, Block 1, JJE BOARD REQUESTS Hitchings, Vice Chair Gary Hawkins, FORTH IN THE DISTRICT COURT Commercial Plat 2, Isanti County, None Clerk Lynn Wedlund, Treasurer Heidi RULES. YOU MAY CONTACT Minnesota. The location is 205 COMMITTEE REPORTS Sprandel, and Directors Aaron Berg THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR Opportunity Blvd. N. A. SEE (Schools for Equity in Education) – None and Nikki Johnson; and Ex Officio, ABOUT RESOURCES IN YOUR 3. PUBLIC HEARING – A request B. Negotiations – Board Member Ekstrom reported a meeting with the NBSSA has not yet been scheduled. Superintendent Dr. Nate Rudolph. AREA. IF YOU CANNOT PAY FOR by the City of Cambridge for a C. MSBA Report – Board Member Ekstrom reported that the 2020 MSBA Delegate Assembly would be held virtually Absent: Carri Levitski MEDIATION OR ALTERNATIVE Preliminary Plat of North Frontage on December 2. • Chair Hitchings called the DISPUTE RESOLUTION, IN SOME Road Commercial Plat 6th Addition. D. MSHSL – Board Member Ekstrom reported on the guidance for spectators of indoor invents. meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. COUNTIES, ASSISTANCE MAY BE The legal description is Outlot A, E. SCRED Report – Board Member Grovender reported on the virtual meeting she attended on September 22. • Revised Agenda and Consent AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH F. Staff Development Report – Board Member Bollman reported on the September 14 staff development meeting. Agenda were approved A NONPROFIT PROVIDER OR SEE PUBLIC NOTICES, PAGE 14 14 ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR CountyStar.com NOVEMBER 19, 2020

FROM PUBLIC NOTICES, PAGE 13 County STAR on Nov. 19, 26, 2020 Subd. 2(g). The land described in The following information is Published in the Isanti-Chisago Judge of District Court the Mortgage is not registered land. provided pursuant to Minnesota County STAR on Nov. 12, 19,26, Megan Bergman 2. The original principal amount Statutes Sections 580.025 and Dec. 3, 2020 Court Administrator North Frontage Road Commercial PUBLIC HEARING secured by the Mortgage was: Two 580.04: Attorney for Personal Plat 5th Addition, Isanti County, Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand and (1) Street Address of Property: Representative PUBLIC NOTICE Minnesota. The location is east of No/100 Dollars ($235,000.00). 2621 Long Lake Drive, Isanti, MN PROBATE Sarah J. Wentz CITY OF ISANTI ALDI, Inc. 3. No action or proceeding at law 55040 Fox Rothschild LLP ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT More information about these is now pending to recover the debt (2) Name of Transaction Agent, 222 South Ninth Street, Suite AUTHORITY STATE OF MINNESOTA requests, including full legal secured by the Mortgage, or any Residential Mortgage Servicer, 2000 December 1, 2020 COUNTY OF ISANTI descriptions, is available and part thereof. Lender &/or Broker: N/A Minneapolis , MN, 55402 Notice is hereby given that TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT questions can be answered by calling 4. The holder of the Mortgage (3) Tax Parcel Identification Attorney License No: 0386996 on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 DISTRICT COURT Marcia Westover at 763-552-3207. has complied with all conditions Number of the Property: 12.150.0070 Telephone: (612) 607-7000 immediately following the 7:00 p.m. PROBATE DIVISION Cambridge Planning Commission precedent to acceleration of the (4) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage FAX: (612) 607-7100 City Council meeting, at the Isanti Court File No. 30-PR-19-49 Meetings are typically scheduled on debt secured by the Mortgage and Identification Number, if known: N/A Email: [email protected] City Hall located at 110 First Estate of the 1st Tuesday of every month and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all (5) Name of Mortgage Originator, Filed in District Court Avenue NW, Isanti, Minnesota; the Anthony Reuben Bailey, are open to the public. notices and other requirements of if stated on mortgage: N/A State of Minnesota Economic Development Authority Decedent Marcia Westover applicable statutes. (6) Date on which Occupant must November 2, 2020 will hold a Public Hearing on the NOTICE AND ORDER FOR Community Development Director 5. At the date of this notice, the vacate Property, if mortgage is not This hearing will be held using following item: HEARING Published in the Isanti-Chisago amount due on the Mortgage, and reinstated under Section 580.30 or remote technology. Please contact 1. Sale and subdivision of EDA ON PETITION FOR FORMAL County STAR on Nov. 19, 2020 taxes, if any, paid by the holder property redeemed under 580.23: Isanti County Court Administration Land located on East Dual Blvd. NE, SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE ______of the Mortgage is: Two Hundred 11:59 p.m. on March 8, 2021. If the for remote hearing instructions. 763- PID 16.124.0020 Fifty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday The Personal Representative of 290-7020. BY ORDER OF THE CITY OF the Estate has filed a Final Account NOTICE Twenty-Six and 44/100 Dollars or legal holiday, then the date to Published in the Isanti-Chisago ISANTI, MINNESOTA. and a petition which requests formal CAMBRIDGE SELF STORAGE ($258,226.44). vacate is the next business day at County STAR on Nov. 19, 26, 2020 Sheila Sellman allowance of the final account, an AUCTION 6. This mortgage foreclosure 11:59 p.m. Community Development Director order of complete settlement of the This is notice of intent to sell is being conducted in accordance THE TIME ALLOWED BY Published in the Isanti-Chisago Estate and an order or decree of property located in units J49, F20, with the terms and conditions of LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY REQUEST FOR BID County STAR on Nov. 19, 2020 distribution to the persons entitled to K1, at Cambridge Self Storage. If a Voluntary Mortgage Foreclosure THE MORTGAGOR, THE the Estate. CITY OF CAMBRIDGE HOUSE Mark Curtis, Heather Munson, and Agreement dated October 27, 2020. MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL IT IS ORDERED and notice is REMOVAL/SALVAGE REQUEST Nick Neuschwander fail to pay the 7. Pursuant to the power of sale REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, FORECLOSURE given that the petition will be heard FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) balances in full by December 4, 2020 in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE (5) be foreclosed, and the land legally WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS on December 22, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. The City of Cambridge is at 9:00 a.m. online auctions will be NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE described as: ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA by this Court at 555 18th Avenue currently seeking proposals to held at www.storageauctions.net will SALE PURSUANT TO Lot 3, Block 2, Strand’s Sunny STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, SW, Cambridge, Minnesota. Any move or salvage a home at 680 8th be held December 7, 2020 at 9:00 VOLUNTARY MORTGAGE Oaks 2nd Addition, Isanti County, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER objections to the Petition must be Avenue SW, Cambridge, Minnesota. a.m. The units appear to contain FORECLOSURE AGREEMENT Minnesota THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED filed with the Court prior to or at the Proposals are being accepted for household items. Date: November 3, 2020 will be sold by the County Sheriff PREMISES ARE IMPROVED hearing. the house, garage and shed to be Published in the Isanti-Chisago YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: of Isanti County, Minnesota, at public WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING 1. Notice shall be given to all moved off site and/or restored on County STAR on Nov. 19, 26, 2020 1. Default has occurred in the auction on January 7, 2021, at 10:00 OF LESS THAN FIVE (5) UNITS, interested persons (MINN. STAT. § your own lot. The house, garage ______conditions of the Mortgage dated a.m. at the Sheriff’s office, 2440 ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN 524.1-401) and persons who have and shed will be offered for sale by June 24, 2020, executed by Platinum filed a demand for notice pursuant sealed bid, with preference given NOTICE OF SALE OF STORED South Main Street, Cambridge, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, Land LLC, a Minnesota limited liability to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3- to move and restore the house. PROPERTY Minnesota. AND ARE ABANDONED. company as Mortgagor, to Alliant 204. The request for proposal forms are Notice is hereby given that the 8. The time allowed by law Alliant Finance, LLC Finance, LLC, a Minnesota limited 2. Notice shall be given by: available on the City’s website at contents in the following storage for redemption by Mortgagor HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC liability company, as Mortgagee, and Mailing a copy of this Notice and http://www.ci.cambridge.mn.us.us unit will be sold to the highest bidder or Mortgagor’s personal Dated: November 3, 2020 filed for record July 10, 2020, as Order by U.S. Postal Service at least and at City Hall, 300 3rd Avenue to satisfy charges due for rent plus representatives or assigns is two (2) By: Document No. A494140 in the Office 14 days prior to the hearing date. Northeast, MN 55008. Qualified incurred costs by Braham Mini- months after the date of sale. Each Joel A. Hilgendorf, I.D. # 315953 of the Recorder of Isanti County, Publishing this Notice and Order contractors and interested parties Storage: holder of a junior lien may redeem Attorneys for Mortgagee Minnesota. Platinum Land LLC, a in accordance with law by: Star should submit their proposals by Ed Soltau- $230.00 in the order and manner provided in 8050 West 78th Street Minnesota limited liability company, Legal Newspaper. noon on Friday, December 18, 2020. Contact Braham Mini Storage at Minnesota Statutes §582.32, Subd. Edina, MN 55439 is the Mortgagor as that term is BY THE COURT Published in the Isanti-Chisago 320-980-3267 for more information. 5(d), beginning after the expiration of (952) 941-4005 defined by Minn. Stat. §582.32, Amy R. Brosnahan County STAR on Nov. 19, 26, 2020 Published in the Isanti-Chisago the mortgagor’s redemption period. File No.: 25707.0020 PHONE: 763-689-1181 | FAX: 763-689- 1185

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BY JENNIFER KOTILA [email protected] On your mark, get set, go! revenue that typical subscriber community newspapers The City of Isanti approved an amendment to its zoning ordinance to allow the keeping of rac- ing pigeons within the city in the R1A zone. The ordinance requires lofts, coops, or enclo- sures for the racing pigeons that must: •Meet all setback requirements for the zoning rely on to off set news reporting, printing and delivery district of the property or be at least 10 feet from a side or rear property line, whichever is greater. •Not be located in a drainage or utility ease- ment or in a shoreland protection area or in a wetland setback area. •Be at least 30 feet from any residential dwell- costs. ing on any adjacent property. •Comply with accessory structure zoning requirements. •Be located 10 feet or further from any primary structure on the subject property. •Be located in the rear yard only. •Provide a minimum of one square foot of fl space per bird. Your voluntary subscription helps keep quality •Are prohibited on properties with multifamily oor BILL STICKELS III | COUNTY STAR structures. A member of the Isanti Fire District wetsBurning down a house downduring the fithe house Other requirements in the ordinance amend- from getting out of control. Members of the Isanti Fire District; and Cambridge, North Branch, Dalbo, and Braham Fire ment include keeping the lofts, coops, or enclo- Departments took part in the exercise. This house was one of two right along Highway 95 just east of the railroad tracks in sures in good condition and free from fi nal burn of practice fi Cambridge that were used, requiring traffi ing feed in a rodent-proof containers, disposing re training in order to keep it lth, stor- reporting, photography and local information available c to be detoured around the site for a good portion of Saturday, Oct. 24. weekly of animal waste, being in good standing with a pigeon club if birds are to fl than 100 pigeons, and registration and proof of y, no more membership to the Isanti Police Department on Missing woman’s body found nearan annual Cambridge basis. to everyone in our communities.

BY KIRSTEN FAURIE [email protected] and KCSO Reserves drove the county’s A search for an 80-year-old woman southernmost six townships road by with dementia came to a tragic end road searching for her and enlisted an the caller was concerned it might be when her body was found just north of air search team. There were several Nyberg. Cambridge Monday afternoon, Oct. 26. possible sightings of her including one “Upon arrival, deputies had a hard berg family during Andrea “Andi” Nyberg fi as far south as Hudson, Iowa — but they time locating the vehicle as the car had this diffi cult time. We would like to missing the evening of Friday, rst wentOctober weren’t accurate. driven off a curve and deep into a corn 23. “We had a lot of dead ends from the fi eld,” read the press release. “Once thank everyone In Print, Online and Mobile According to Kanabec County Sheriff start,” said Smith. “We really had no they located it, they approached the ve- that helped search Brian Smith, Nyberg and her husband credible sightings to know which way hicle and found it occupied by a female. for Andi since her are from Elk River and were visiting she went.” They checked and found that she was disappearance. The a property in Brunswick, which is According to a press release from deceased.” number of volun- located northwest of Braham and south the Isanti County Sheriff’s Offi The release continued, stating the teers that came out to help was simply of Mora. Nyberg, who had dementia and was found deceased Monday afternoon ce, she plate on the car matched the descrip- just north of Cambridge. Her car was tion of the one on the car Nyberg was amazing. Special did not drive, allegedly drove away in CONTRIBUTED he car. discovered by a citizen who saw a red last seen in, and deputies were able to thanks to United Andrea Nyberg The Kanabec County Sheriff’s Offi car in a corn fi identify the occupant as Nyberg. Legacy for their resources and the sup- eld off of Jamestown port they provided the Nyberg family.” Regional Reach, Local Voice Street and 343rd Ave NE. Isanti County The Kanabec County Sheriff’s ce Emergency Communications stated Offi ce released a statement thanking A death investigation is underway those who helped search for her. “Our with Kanabec County and the MN BCA thoughts and prayers go out to the Ny- assisting the Isanti County Sheriff’s Offi ce and the Midwest Medical Exam- iner’s Offi ce.

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