The city is also home to the Isanti Arena, home to the Isanti Lakers of the United States Hockey League.
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Most people know that sunset is the time when the sun goes down. But did you know that the sun doesn't actually set? Instead, Earth rotates into darkness, giving us the illusion that the sun is setting. So what causes sunset?
Well, it's a combination of things. The Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight in every direction, but blue and violet light are scattered more than other colors. This is why the sky is usually blue during the daytime. As the sun gets lower in the sky, the atmosphere becomes thicker and more dense.
This scattering of sunlight happens to a greater extent, and we see red and orange light more than blue and violet light. That's why sunset is usually a beautiful red or orange color. So next time you see sunset, remember that you're actually seeing Earth rotate into darkness!
Isanti is a city located in Isanti County, Minnesota, United States, on the shores of the Mississippi River. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,885. It is the county seat of Isanti County. Isanti is a small city, with a population density of only 4 inhabitants per square mile (1/km²).
Isanti is located 30 miles south of the state capital, Minneapolis, at the junction of Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highway 22. The city is also a short drive from the Twin Cities ( Minneapolis and Saint Paul.)
Isanti is located at 42° 6′ N 94° 10′ W. The city is roughly 42 miles long and 10 miles wide, with a total area of 5.5 square miles (14.3 km²).
Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Isanti features over 49 miles of riverside trails for walking and running, including the popular Riverway Trail. The city also has a wide variety of parks and green spaces, including Lake Street Park, the Veterans Memorial Park, and dozens of neighborhood parks.
Isanti experiences a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. Average monthly temperatures in January range from a high of 32°F to a low of 20°F, and average monthly temperatures in July range from a high of 71°F to a low of 49°F. Interestingly, average monthly temperature extremes across the year are quite a bit less severe than further north or further south on the continent.
Notable places within the city limits include:
Isanti is home to two colleges and universities, Northern Michigan University and Presentation Lutheran College.
Isanti is also home to a number of small businesses, including local restaurants, bakeries, health and beauty establishments, and a variety of other small businesses.
Notable places outside of the city limits include:
The Isanti City Council is currently composed of the Mayor, who is elected at-large, and fourCouncilmembers, who are elected from single-member wards. The Mayor is responsible for overseeing the administration of the city, while the Councilmembers are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the city.
The Council currently includes representatives from both the Republican and the Democratic parties.
Notable people associated with Isanti include:
Isanti is home to a number of events and festivals throughout the year, including the Isanti County Fair, the Isanti County farmer's market, the Movies on the River series, and the Isanti Jazz Festival.
The city is also home to the Isanti Arena, home to the Isanti Lakers of the United States Hockey League.
}As the sun sets, the sky slowly grows dark. For many people, this is a time to relax and wind down for the day. But have you ever wondered exactly when it gets dark? The answer may surprise you.
Did you know that darkness actually begins long before the sun sets? As the sun gets lower in the sky, its light has to travel through more atmosphere. This filters out some of the blue light, making the sun look redder. At the same time, shadows get longer and darker. So by the time the sun finally dips below the horizon, darkness has already begun to fall.
Of course, not all places on Earth experience darkness at the same time. Near the equator, the sun sets and rises almost directly overhead. This means that there is less of a difference between daytime and nighttime. Closer to the poles, however, the sun stays low in the sky for much of the year. This leads to longer periods of darkness during wintertime.