The Isanti County Historical Society is proud to present this commemorative book as part of the county's celebration of its first 150 years. The sesquicentennial theme of yesterday... today... tomorrow is carried throughout the book as historical photos are combined with contemporary photos. The last chapter focusing on Isanti County in 2057 adds a whimsical note to the historical information presented. In documenting 150 years of a county's history, the keyword is no doubt "change." The transitions from subsistence agriculture to cash crops, from family-owned businesses to national chain stores, from an immigrant community to a bedroom community, and from one-room schools to multifaceted educational facilities are included in this volume. It is hoped that those who claim Isanti County as their origin will be prompted to remark, "Oh, I remember when that happened" or perhaps, "I never knew it happened that way" and that those who have moved to the county in recent decades will have an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of this place they now call home. - Dust jacket.