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Isanti County is taking a big step forward by supporting a $2.5 million reliever route that promises to ease traffic and enhance school bus safety!

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County backs LRIP support for County Road 45 reliever route; engineer gives traffic and cost estimate
The board approved a resolution supporting an LRIP application for County Road 45, a 1.82-mile reliever route east of Isanti; the highway engineer cited 2023 average daily traffic (1,076 vehicles) and a preliminary cost estimate "approximately 2 to 2.5" million dollars.
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October 26, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Isanti County is gearing up for a major upgrade with $1.7 million in federal funding for the CSAH 5/Heritage Boulevard corridor, set to transform local roads by 2028!

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Isanti County backs CSAH 5/Heritage Boulevard LRIP application for 2028 project
County highway engineer presented the CSAH 5/Heritage Boulevard corridor as a strong candidate for the Local Road Improvement Program; the board approved a resolution to support the city's LRIP application and identified the project as planned for 2028 with about $1.7 million already secured in federal funding.
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October 26, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Isanti County residents are voicing strong concerns as the board debates the fate of wetland-restoration projects, sparking fears of potential nuisances and inadequate transparency.

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Public raises concerns as board debates narrow zoning exemption for wetland-restoration spoils; motion to adopt language fails
After extended public comment and agency explanation, the board declined to adopt the highlighted zoning language that would exempt certain wetland-restoration projects from interim-use permits when spoils remain on-site and are not transported on public roadways. Residents raised notice, scale, water-quality and nuisance concerns; commissioners asked planning to redraft and return.
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October 26, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Isanti County has taken a bold step to combat invasive species and rising treatment costs by approving the formation of the Paul and Elans Lake Improvement District—will residents rally together for a cleaner lake?

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Isanti County approves Paul and Elans Lake Improvement District after public hearing
After a public hearing featuring lake association leaders who cited rising treatment costs and invasive species, the board unanimously approved formation of the Paul and Elans Lake Improvement District with a proposed $100 annual assessment tied to the association’s previous petition.
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September 10, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Isanti County just took a bold step to protect its lakes by establishing the Paul and Elans Lake Improvement District, tackling invasive species and rising treatment costs head-on!

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Isanti County approves Paul and Elans Lake Improvement District to fund invasive‑weed treatments
After a public hearing that included lake association testimony on rising chemical costs and low voluntary dues, the Isanti County Board voted unanimously to establish a Lake Improvement District for Paul and Elans Lakes to fund treatment of curly‑leaf pondweed and other aquatic invasive species.
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September 9, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Isanti County has taken a bold step to safeguard Paul and Elans Lake by approving a new funding mechanism to tackle rising chemical-treatment costs and invasive species!

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Isanti County approves Paul and Elans Lake Improvement District after public hearing
After a public hearing featuring lake association testimony about rising chemical-treatment costs and volunteer fatigue, the Isanti County Board unanimously approved formation of a Lake Improvement District to fund aquatic-weed control on Paul and Elans Lake.
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September 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Isanti County residents are banding together to tackle rising costs and invasive species with the newly approved Lake Improvement District!

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Board approves Paul and Elans Lake Improvement District to fund invasive-weed control
After a public hearing with Lake Association leaders describing rising chemical-treatment costs and low voluntary dues, the Isanti County Board voted unanimously to establish the Paul and Elans Lake Improvement District to fund aquatic invasive species control and other lake maintenance.
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September 4, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Isanti County just approved a crucial one-year extension for the Viper 7 dispatch system, ensuring rapid repairs and reliable emergency response for residents.

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County extends maintenance agreement for Viper 7 dispatch system; staff urged to seek marketplace bids
The board approved a one-year renewal for the maintenance agreement on the Viper 7 emergency-dispatch system (maintenance/repair service), funded from E9-1-1 funds; staff said the agreement provides rapid on-call repairs and noted past contract history and rising costs.
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September 4, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Debate heats up in Isanti County as residents demand the immediate removal of controversial license-plate cameras, raising concerns about privacy and taxpayer liability.

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Residents and commissioners press for clarity on trial Flock license‑plate cameras
Public commenters and commissioners sought clarity on whether trial Flock license‑plate cameras will be removed, who will have access to data and whether taxpayers would be liable for vandalism; the board asked Sheriff Wayne to issue a public statement and Amanda to follow up.
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August 27, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Isanti County residents are demanding the immediate removal of controversial Flock cameras, raising questions about accountability for damages and the future of surveillance in their community.

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Residents urge removal of Flock cameras; county says officer access will end in August
Public commenters and commissioners pressed Isanti County leaders about the fate of trial Flock automated license-plate readers and who would pay for vandalized units. County staff relayed a sheriff update that officers' access will end at the end of August and the county is not liable for costs of three damaged units.
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August 27, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Isanti County residents are demanding answers about the future of Flock's controversial license-plate cameras after the board decided to halt the program.

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Residents press for removal of Flock cameras; county says it owes no costs for damaged units
Public commenters and a commissioner pressed the board on what will happen to Flock automated license-plate readers now that the county is not pursuing them. County administrator Amanda said the county paid nothing for the pilot and is not liable for camera damage; the sheriff will clarify whether Flock will continue collecting data after county access ends.
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August 26, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Concerns are mounting in Isanti County as residents demand the immediate removal of controversial Flock cameras, leaving officials scrambling to clarify who will foot the bill for potential vandalism.

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Residents and commissioners press county on future of Flock cameras
Public commenters and commissioners pressed Isanti County officials about what will happen to trial Flock cameras after the county stopped pursuing the program, who will remove them, whether Flock will continue collecting data, and who would pay for vandalized devices.
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August 23, 2026 at 7:41 AM
The Anoka-Isanti County board just approved a crucial interim use permit that will pave the way for a major wetland restoration project—discover how this decision impacts local conservation efforts!

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Board approves interim use permit for conservation district mining tied to wetland restoration
The board approved an interim use permit allowing the Anoka‑Isanti County Conservation District to mine sand, gravel, peat and black dirt for a wetland restoration project adjacent to County Ditch 13 in Oxford Township; approval followed discussion of spoils handling and ordinance intent.
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August 23, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Isanti County is taking a big step forward by hiring Ortel Architects for over $1.1 million to design a new highway facility, but concerns about costs and scope are still in the air.

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Isanti County hires Ortel Architects to design new highway facility after debate over cost, scope
The Isanti County Board voted 4–1 to hire Ortel Architects for $1,137,678.25 to design a replacement highway facility, advancing the project into schematic design amid concerns from one commissioner about scope, indoor storage and contract exposure; legal counsel described termination and suspension terms in the AIA agreement.
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March 9, 2026 at 6:55 AM