FREE ISANTI-CHISAGOISANTI-CHISAGO SaveS money. Win money. www.minnco.com THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 VOL. 114 NO. 33 COUNTYSTAR.COM HOT RODS: Annual Isanti car show draws huge crowds. PAGE 8 & COUNTYSTAR.COM Cambridge council race narrowed to four BY BILL STICKELS III [email protected] A slow, but steady stream of voters fi led into Cambridge City Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 11 to cast their votes in the city’s second-ever Primary Election, with the results narrowing the fi eld of candidates for city council down from seven to four. And once all of the in-person ZiebarthZiebarth IversonIverson ballots and most of the absentee ballots were counted, both incum- bents appear to be moving on to the general election. Mark Ziebarth, who previously served on the council in the 1990s, was the top vote-getter with 447 (29.82%). Current council member Lisa Iverson came in second with 256 votes (17.08%). In third place is Schibilla Morin Tom Schibilla, who garnered 232 votes (15.48%). In fourth place is current council member Joe Morin, who received 173 votes (11.54%), which is just 10 votes ahead of Barbara Schumann’s 163 (10.87%). Brandy Herbst (117 votes, 7.81%) and David Redfi eld (111 votes, 7.40%) rounded out the fi eld. BILL STICKELS III | COUNTY STAR State law states any absentee ballots that are postmarked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz presented the city of North Branch with an offi cial proclamation honoring by election day (Aug. 11) must also be counted. Therefore, on North Branch and 22 other communities as a “Telecommuter Forward Community” during a press confer- the off-chance there are 11 more absentee ballots still yet to be ence at North Branch City Hall on Friday, Aug. 7. counted that voted for Schumann and not Morin, Schumann would then take over the last spot. The fi nal votes will be made offi cial once the city council can- North Branch recognized by vases the ballots and certifi es the results on Monday, Aug. 17. Governor for internet initiative Filing period closes with BY BILL STICKELS III honored by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz [email protected] for being a “Telecommuter Forward Commu- nity.” For a long time now, one of the biggest pet To commemorate this honor, Governor mostly minimal activity projects for the North Branch council and Walz held a press conference at City Hall last staff has been trying to bring high-speed Friday, Aug. 7. BY BILL STICKELS III Branch School Boards were internet to the entire area, something that “The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear [email protected] open, plus two seats on the is desperately needed even near downtown how important it is for the state to support North Branch City Council North Branch. To that extent, back in Feb- telecommuting capabilities, and this ini- Following the second of two and the North Branch May- ruary, the council approved a resolution in tiative will help ensure options for remote fi ling periods for running oral seat. As of fi ling closing support of Telecommuting Opportunities and work expand in our state,” Walz said. “The for political offi ce on Aug. 11, at 5 p.m. two of the four races Telecommuter Forward Certifi cation, which city of North Branch has made that a case of voters in Cambridge, Isanti, will be considered “uncon- is a bill passed by the State Legislature in high-quality living, the ability to live here North Branch and both Isanti tested,” meaning there is the 2019. North Branch was one of only 23 cities, and still be able to participate in the economy and Chisago Counties fi nd same number of candidates counties, or townships to formally get on the way you choose to. themselves with few choices running as the number of board with the initiative. Chisago County was “This is very visionary,” he continued. “It for the local races, which seats open. One of the races also one of these 23 communities. was visionary before COVID-19, it is absolute- should almost certainly lead only has one more candidate While there has so far been minimal ly critical now.” to the re-election of a majority than open seats, and the fi nal advancement in the area with high-speed “As Minnesotans have balanced work, of the incumbents. race currently has two more internet - even despite the increased empha- school and life from their kitchen tables, the For this round of fi lings, candidates than seats open. sis in the need due to more people working need for telecommuter-friendly cities is more three seats on the Cam- The most intriguing race of from home and distance learning during the bridge-Isanti and North SEE FILING, PAGE 10 COVID-19 pandemic, the city was recently SEE GOVERNOR, PAGE 10 20202020 FORDFORD EXPLOREREXPLO XLT 4WD 202020 FORD F-150 W W NEWNNE NEW CREW 4x4 XLT Dual Power Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Heated Rear Bucket Seats. #80132 8” Touch Screen w/ Trailer Tow, 8” Touch MSRP .............................................................. $46,005 Reverse Camera, FordPass Connect™ (download an #81453 Screen w/ Reverse Camera, F-Series Retail Customer Cash ................................–$2,250 app and get remote start, FordPass Connect™ Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash ............................–$2,750* MSRP .............................................................. $41,595 lock and unlock doors, (download an app and $ * Retail Customer Cash .............................................–$2,250 Retail Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cust. 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Largely I established Ambry Hill’s new not able to give back. I chose So, thank you for the opportunity I am the president and CEO of focused on specifi c business headquarters offi ce in Cambridge Cambridge to establish our offi ce to participate and be a member. I Ambry Hill Technologies, an software systems I learned a earlier this year. As a member of because I love this community look forward to serving the board aviation business software great deal over the years and the business community, I felt and I see the great progress this and the community. company. After 10 years in the now we are building our own it was important to contribute city has made. Now, I hope to military, during the Gulf War, suite software solutions. to the community however I contribute to the future of this Kindest regard, my career has been centered on I hope to bring some of this can. I am very excited about the city, create opportunities for our aviation business after market experience and insight to the opportunity to participate in community members and help Paul Stewart, President services, helping companies all Cambridge community while the Chamber because over the build