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Geisler takes circuitous route to C-I football
Ben Geisler has taken a long, unusual route to become the new football coach at Cambridge-Isanti High School. Among the stops along his route were nine successful seasons at Irondale High School, one impressive year at Blaine High School, and a return from the private sector to become a coach and teacher at Cambridge-Isanti High School starting this fall. Geisler said he has learned from all of those steps in...
Mille Lacs County sheriff report: week ending April 25
The following incidents were reported to the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, April 19 2:11 p.m. Responded to a residential fire alarm on 70th Ave. in Princeton. 2:47 p.m. Responded to a report of a smoking pile on 133rd St. in Milaca. ...
Fire billing issues reaching resolution, fire chief interviews begin May 4
Issues with the billing of local townships for fire services from the Princeton Fire and Rescue Department are close to a resolution following the work of city staff. During the Princeton City Council meeting on Thursday, April 25, City Administrator Michele McPherson provided the council with an update on the progress of the billing issues. The Princeton Fire and Rescue Department (PFRD) services multiple neighboring townships in the area, and...
Mille Lacs Band Speaks Out Against Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives Epidemic
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) is an epidemic of violence experienced by Indigenous people for generations. The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe hosted a program Thursday to help bring awareness to MMIR. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, from 2010 to 2018, 8% of all murdered women...
Local FFA chapters earn numerous awards at state
Princeton and Milaca FFA chapters spent April 21-23 attending the State FFA Convention at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and Minnesota State Fairgrounds. They attended sessions, competed, and received awards for their teams and chapters overall. Over 4,000 students from across Minnesota attend the event from the 220 chapters in the state. Princeton High School sent 24 of its members to State and came home with an impressive lineup...
Tigers softball defeats Milaca 8-1
Princeton won on Thursday, April 25, in the inaugural Kwik Trip Dirty Cleats game As the sun set on the Mark Park softball field on Thursday, April 25, the Tigers softball team basked under the lights with smiles on the players’ faces after defeating Milaca 8-1. Princeton and Milaca (3-4, 2-2) battled in the inaugural Kwik Trip Dirty Cleats game. The Tigers (7-2, 4-1) won a traveling trophy that will be awarded to the winner of each game going forward. ...
From foreign lands to Milaca: Exchange students share their experiences
After welcoming three foreign exchange students into its halls for the 2023-2024 school year, Milaca High School has reached the milestone of having hosted 70 foreign exchange students with EF High School Exchange. For reaching this milestone, EF High School Exchange coordinator for MHS Sharon Jamison presented Principal Damian Patnode with an award for the achievement. “EF High School Exchange would like to present the Global Education Excellence Award to...
Softball Game Recap: Pine City Comes Up Short
Pine City lost against Rush City on Wednesday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Pine City Dragons lost 13-1 to the Rush City Tigers. Pine City has not had much luck with Rush City recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
Portion of JFK Boulevard in Sea Isle Closed Due to Paving
The Sea Isle City Police Department announced a portion of JFK Boulevard between Park Road and Landis Avenue will be closed Wednesday due to paving operations. The paving is required after various infrastructure improvements; detours are in place.
Local insurance agency named 2024 Independent Agency of the Year
Princeton Insurance Agency has been named the 2024 Independent Insurance Agency of the Year. The announcement was made at the annual convention of the Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents Association held in Prior Lake on April 4th. Each year an agency is chosen for the award based on their commitment to professionalism in the insurance industry and the positive impact they have on the communities they serve. Princeton Insurance Agency is locally owned and operated and was founded in 1902. It serves the area through 5 offices located in Princeton, Milaca, Onamia, Foley and Cambridge.
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