Welcome to the Readers' Choice 2026 Best of Isanti-Chisago County! The top 5 nominees made it on the voting ballot. Voting is open Wednesday, July 8 at 9 a.m. through Sunday, August 2 at 5 p.m.

Rachael Ekstedt is proof positive of what great things can happen when two prominent local non-profits combine to help a ...

I’m sure anyone who picked up a copy of last week’s Star noticed our front page photo and corresponding photo spread on page ...

North Branch is trying to get ahead of any potential data centers by changing zoning and setting regulations on “high utility ...

Play Inc. Arts Community Theatre’s Junior Theatre Troupe is pleased to present Peter Pan Jr. in three performances.

Hi, I’m Tim Dummer, and I would be honored to serve you as our District 28A Representative. My wife and I have lived in this ...

I have lived in Isanti for five years now and when I describe the city to friends and family I say it is like living in ...

Beginning January 1, 2027, Isanti County vehicle owners will be paying out an additional $10 when they renew each of their ...

Today, after years of serving in public education, raising a family, coaching youth sports, attending countless school events ...

Cambridge is more than just a place on a map to my family. It’s where I grew up, and where my wife and I have chosen to raise ...

In the midst of all the serious election talk out there, it is nice to have some sort of fun diversion, even if technically ...

The city of Isanti isn’t messing around in regard to warding off unwanted data centers being constructed within city limits — ...