Located in Isanti County, the city of Isanti is in central-eastern Minnesota. The chief routes through the city include Minnesota Highway 65 and County Road 5. Nearby communities include Bradford, Blomford, Bodum, Cambridge, Edgewood, Oxlip, and Stanley. Minneapolis is about forty miles south of Isanti. Originally, Isanti was situated about three miles north of the current town site, which is now known as Old Isanti, a settlement that dates back to the 1860s. Edward and Albert Norelius moved their store building to the new site, in southwestern Isanti Township, in 1899. Wilfred D. Oleson arrived to build a new store that same year, and he and his wife stayed with the Norelius family while the construction was underway. Topics related to either the township or the city are appropriate for this category.
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The comprehensive tuition-free public elementary school offers a K-8th grade academic program with a concentration on the visual and performing arts, science, math, technology, language arts, and social studies. Its enrollment policies, curriculum, a school calendar and schedules are posted to the site.
http://artandscienceacademy.k12.mn.us/
The family cafe is located in downtown Isanti, Minnesota. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant’s location, operating hours, menu, and special offers are posted, along with information about the use of its banquet room, subscribing to its mailing list, and employment postings.
http://www.creamerycrossing.com/
Situated in Isanti County, Minnesota, the official municipal web site introduces the city’s mayor and council, boards, commissions, and administrative personnel, along with council meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, ordinances and codes, as well as a guide to economic development opportunities, public services, and a residential handbook.
http://www.cityofisanti.us/
Based in three stations in Isanti, Minnesota, the Isanti Area Joint Operating Fire Department serves the city of Isanti as well as the townships of Athens, Bradford, Isanti, Oxford, Spencer Brook, and Standford. Its organizational structure, services, service area, training programs, and photographs are posted to the site.
http://www.isantifiredistrict.org/
The Isanti County Area David C. Johnson Civic Arena was constructed in 1997, and operating the facility as a private non-profit corporation, hosting hockey play, as well as open ice hockey times, and ice skating times. Its location, policies, and fees are put forth, and its pro shop is featured. Hockey season registration may be accomplished through the site.
http://www.isantiarena.org/
In business since 1978, the concrete supplier is based in Isanti, Minnesota, serving the communities of Isanti, Princeton, Elk River, Forest Lake, Zimmerman, and all of Anoka, Chisago, and Isanti counties. Offering gravel, paving materials, ready-mix concreate, sand, colored concrete, stamps and sealers, and crushed concrete, with a concrete pump truck available on request.
http://www.isantireadymix.com/
Headquartered in Isanti, the Chamber is a business membership organization made up of business owners and others in Isanti County and east-central Minnesota. Membership benefits, Chamber affiliations, and contacts for its board of directors and staff are posted, with area maps and a business directory.
http://www.north65chamber.com/
