Rachel Kytonen

Minneapolis

Editor at Pinen County News

I grew up in WI, but now live in MN so I follow WI and MN sports teams. I work as an editor for a community newspaper.

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Articles

Brian’s Insulation honored with Patriot Award

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Rachel Kytonen

An Isanti business has recently been honored for going above the call of duty when it comes to supporting one of their own employees. Owners Tyler Nelson and Travis Nelson with Brian’s Insulation, was recently presented with the Patriot Award through the Minnesota Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Brian’s Insulation was nominated for the award by their employee, Pfc. Jared Bruss with the U.S. Army. kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ E96 |:??6D@E2 t>A=@J6C $FAA@CE @7 E96 vF2C5 2?5 #6D6CG6 H63D:E6[ 2?
Cambridge sells two parcels in Industrial Park to Isanti County for new highway department building

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Rachel Kytonen

During the Cambridge City Council meeting Monday, May 5, there were two closed sessions last night, and City Administrator Evan Vogel indicated the city intends to sell two parcels in the city’s Industrial Park to Isanti County. Isanti County is working to build a new highway department building, and plans to construct this new building in Cambridge’s Industrial Park. kAm'@86= D2:5 4@>:?8 @FE @7 E96 7:CDE 4=@D65 D6DD:@?[ 2 >@E:@? H2D >256 E@ 28C66 E@ 2?
Cambridge man faces felonies for purchasing cigarettes from unlicensed distributors

2 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Rachel Kytonen

A Cambridge man is facing several felony charges relating to the purchase of over $100,000 in cigarettes and tobacco products from unlicensed distributors that began in 2022, and took place over the course of a couple of years.
Senator Klobuchar visits with members of the Braham Area Food Shelf

2 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Rachel Kytonen

Senator Amy Klobuchar recently visited the Braham Area Food Shelf as part of her 19-county rural economy tour. Klobuchar visited the food shelf on Monday, April 21, with her economy tour also having stops in northwest, central and southern Minnesota. kAm“%9:D H66< x H:== G:D:E 72C>D[ D>2== 3FD:?6DD6D[ 2?5 962=E9 42C6 46?E6CD E9C@F89@FE CFC2= |:??6D@E2[” z=@3F492C D2:5] “x H2?E E@ 962C 5:C64E=J 7C@> |:??6D@E2?D 23@FE E96:C 492==6?86D[ A2CE:4F=2C=J H96?
Cambridge-Isanti prioritizes the future of their graduates

2 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Rachel Kytonen

Making sure every graduate has a plan for their future is a top priority for the administration at Cambridge-Isanti High School. During the Cambridge-Isanti School Board meeting Thursday, March 20, Cambridge-Isanti High School Principal Steve Gibbs explained how the staff at the high school ensures every student graduates with a plan for their future as outlined in the strategic plankAm“u@C E9@D6 @7 J@F H9@ 92G6 366? 2E @FC 8C25F2E:@? 367@C6[ J@F D66 H96?
Isanti Farmer’s Market gears up for season

2 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Rachel Kytonen

The Isanti Farmer’s Market will soon be kicking off the season in a new location. During the Isanti City Council meeting Tuesday, April 15, the council approved a special event permit for the Isanti Farmer’s Market to take place at 510 Heritage Blvd., in the grassy field located north of the Amoco gas station. Amoco has given permission for their property to be used for the farmer’s market and for attendees to park on the grassy areas. kAm!2C< 2?5 #64C62E:@? r@@C5:?2E@C y2FD:42 $H2?D@?
Cambridge approves joint powers agreement with BCA to help combat human trafficking

2 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Rachel Kytonen

The city of Cambridge is remaining steadfest in efforts to help fight against human trafficking statewide, and in the city of Cambridge. The city of Cambridge recently entered into an agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to participate in the Minnesota Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force as an affiliate member. kAmr2>3C:586 !@=:46 r9:67 $92H? |249:? 6IA=2:?65 :?
North Branch’s ‘Future Forward Day’ focuses on student success, building community relationships

2 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Rachel Kytonen

North Branch Area High School is getting excited for ‘Future Forward Day’ to help students plan for their future, but new elements to the event this year includes community-building activities. This year’s ‘Future Forward Day’ will be held Monday, May 5, at North Branch High School and Superintendent Sara Paul said the high school staff has been working very hard to plan the day’s activities.
Cambridge receives clean opinion on 2024 audit

1 month ago | hometownsource.com | Rachel Kytonen

The city of Cambridge received a clean opinion on its 2024 audit, and for the 22nd year in a row, also received an award for excellence in financial reporting. Andy Hering, from Redpath and Company, presented the 2024 annual audit for the city of Cambridge during the April 7 city council meeting. kAmw6C:?8 6IA=2:?65 9:D 7:C> :DDF6D 7@FC C6A@CED :?4=F5:?8 E96 @A:?:@? @? E96 72:C AC6D6?E2E:@?
Isanti’s well four improvement project moves forward

1 month ago | hometownsource.com | Rachel Kytonen

The city of Isanti received some great cost-savings information regarding the well four improvement project that has been planned for some time. During the Isanti City Council meeting Tuesday, April 1, city engineer Jason Cook with Bolton and Menk informed the council that a new well house would not need to be constructed as part of the project, a savings of $500,000. kAm“p7E6C D@>6 6G2=F2E:@?[ H6 56E6C>:?65 H6 H6C6?’E 8@:?8 E@ ?665 2 H6== 9@FD6[ H9:49 H2D :?4=F565 :?