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Walker Still Thinks A Mine Near Ashland Is Possible

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Friday he still holds out hope for an iron mine in northern Wisconsin.

WCMP Broadcasting Live From Field Day In Pine City!

Today is a special day in Pine City as all of the students from the elementary school will head outdoors today to compete in games for the 44th Annual Harter Memorial Field Day…

Star Report With Kohler Back On

Regan Kohler is the editor of the Isanti-Chisago County Star, and she makes a weekly radio appearance on WCMP to promote the latest edition of the newspaper. She visited again with our Jesse Logan, and discussed some big local stories including a recent break-in at Casey’s Gas Station in Cambridge and some progress being made in contract negotiations in the North Branch School District.

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Pine City Seniors Take Over WCMP (Audio Replay)

Thursday night seniors from Pine City High School took over the airwaves on 100.9FM, WCMP.

The seniors played their own music, talked about memories they had from school, and also what they will be doing once they graduate. There were also a few jokes spread out throughout the program.

You can listen to the replay of the Pine City Senior Night on WCMP right here!

Becker @ Cambridge-Isanti Baseball (Audio Replay)

This afternoon we have another high school broadcast on WCMP AM 1350.

Although playoffs are approaching in both baseball and softball, we’re finishing strong on our regular season schedule. Today, Josh Miggler will be on hand as the Cambridge-Isanti Bluejackets will host Becker in a Mississippi 8 Conference matchup. The Bluejackets are currently sitting third in the conference standings with a 6-4 record, while Becker is bringing up the rear at just 2-8 in conference play.

You can listen to the entire replay of today’s game right here.

Pine County Sheriff’s Report (Audio)

Pine County Sheriff Robin Cole shared more information with our listeners on Thursday morning in his regularly scheduled report. Cole had a lengthy list of items to cover in his summary of the three districts in the county. Cole visited with our Mike Hughes and Jesse Logan as usual.

Pioneer Report With Mike Gainor

Our news director Jesse Logan interviewed Pine City Pioneer editor Mike Gainor once again on Thursday morning. The two talked about some cases of whooping cough that have been diagnosed in Pine County recently, and a bevvy of other topics including a controlled burn in Pine City, local parks gearing up for a busy summer, and the recent DAPE track and field day that took place.

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Graduations Rates Rising In Wisconsin

The state Department of Public Instruction reported Thursday that graduation rates in Wisconsin are on the rise.

Former-Twin Hunter Deals With Son’s Assault

The son of former Twin Torii Hunter has his dad in a tough state.

Torii Hunter was placed on restricted leave Monday after his 17-year-old son Darius McClinton- Hunter was arrested for sexual assault.

Dragons Softball Coach Sauter Feeling Optimistic After Win Over Braham

The Pine City Dragons softball team has really been tearing the laces off of the ball of late. The girls 10-run ruled the Braham Bombers on Tuesday, winning 12-2 in just five innings. That win came one night after Pine City scored a whopping 25 runs in a road win at Aitkin.

Over the Dragons last five games, they have scored an eye-popping 85 runs and amassed a 4-1 record. It’s no wonder coach Jacob Sauter was pleased with his team when he visited with our Jesse Logan.

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Burnett County Sheriff’s Report (Audio)

Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland was back on again on Tuesday for his weekly radio appearance.

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Moose Lake Woman Recognized As Minnesota’s Salute To Senior Service Winner

A 70-year-old Moose Lake woman has been honored as the Minnesota winner of an award: Rita Baresh has been chosen as the the Home Instead Senior Care® network’s Salute to Senior Service award recipient. Baresh is being recognized for her dedicated community service.

Spring HS Baseball/Softball Broadcast Schedule

Only three regular season games remain on our Spring Sports Schedule… playoffs will start next week!

Dayton Signs Stadium Bill, Vetoes Tax Bill

The Minnesota Legislative session may have ended, but Governor Mark Dayton is still busy singing and vetoing bills that had passed through both houses before the gavel fell.

Teich, Ovick Appointed To PC Planning Commission As Two Step Down

Two new members have been appointed to the Pine City Planning Commission this year; citizens Trevor Teich and Steve Ovick.

Fire Conditions Still ‘Very High’ In Pine County, Burning Restrictions Continue

The warm and dry conditions are currently causing Fire Departments in the listening area to be on edge. The DNR has all of Pine County under the ‘Very High’ fire danger rating because of warm and dry conditions, and officials are urging people to use extreme caution.

Recall Effort Against Wis. Sen Jauch Suspended

A committee had formed to recall Sen. Bob Jauch, a Poplar Democrat, to punish him for opposing a bill that would have jump started an iron mine south of Ashland. That committee has now suspended it’s efforts, in part, to allow volunteers to support Gov. Scott Walker in his upcoming recall election.

Star Report With Regan Kohler Back This Week (Audio)

Regan Kohler is relatively new to the WCMP airwaves as she’s been making a weekly appearance for about a month now. Kohler is the editor of the local newspaper the Isanti-Chisago County Star, and the purpose for her weekly visit is to preview said paper.

Wilf’s Elated, Say Vikings Are “Here To Stay”

It does look like the Vikings will be getting their new stadium. On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate approved the measure meaning only a few loose ends need to be addressed and the bill needs Gov. Mark Dayton’s signature to become law.

“We’re here to stay,” Zygi Wilf told the AP on Thursday night at a press conference.

Important Question: What Matters Most To Wisconsin Voters?

With the democratic recall primary now in the books and the general recall election less than a month away in Wisconsin, people are beginning to consider carefully the wild 16 months since Gov. Scott Walker took office. Many experts are saying the issues that matter most to Wisconsinites may be changing when compared with what they were back at the beginning of the recall process.

Grantsburg Senior Killed In Single Vehicle Crash

On Thursday, at 12:56 a.m., the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash on North Williams Road in the Town of Wood River. This area is approximately two miles east of the Village of Grantsburg, Wisconsin. The driver, Tessa M. Leffelman, 18, of Grantsburg, was pronounced dead at the scene by Burnett County Medical Examiner Mike Maloney.

Indy Documentary Leads To Criminal Investigations Of Officers Involved In Statewide Drug Recognition Program

On Wednesday, a big statewide story broke involving allegations that law enforcement was giving illegal drugs to citizens, and then watching them and questioning them after these citizens got high. Officials have since put a state trooper on paid leave, launched a criminal probe into a Hutchinson officer and halted what they say was originally a police training program.A doucmentary film (inside this post) also shows officers from Kanabec County and Chisago County who were involved in the program, though no officers from those counties are currently being named in any investigations.

Grantsburg Seniors Took Over SAM On Wednesday Night! (Audio Replay)

Listen as seniors from Grantsburg High School take over SAM 105-7FM tonight! The students will be playing their own music. They will also talk about memories from school, what their future plans are and more. You can listen tonight from 6-8pm on 105.7FM and also streaming live here.

Here is the audio replay of the Grantsburg Senior Night! The beginning of the audio has an issue with static interference, but if you fast forward to the 20 minute mark the audio is clear.

Wisconsin Recall Primary Results: Barrett To Face Walker

It will be Barrett vs Walker in the recall election on June 5. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett had a wide margin of victory in the democratic primary to become the party’s nominee.

Wisconsin DNR Says Sick Deer Found Near Shell Lake Is From The North

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says tests show that deer with chronic wasting disease near Shell Lake did not migrate from the southern part of the state. Apparently that 3-year-old doe came from the same genetic stock tissue taken from other northern Wisconsin deer, meaning the disease may be spreading from areas where it was known into areas where it has never been before.

Chisago County Commissioners Report With Commissioner Robinson

Chisago County Commissioner Mike Robinson called in to the station on Sunday for the first Chisago County Commissioners Report. Robinson discussed Wednesday’s Chisago County Board meeting. Among the topics covered during the report were redistricting, the first quarter budget and more.

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Pine County Commissioners Report With Commissioner Hallan

Pine County Commissioner Steve Hallan stopped by the radio station again on Thursday to discuss Tuesday’s Pine County Board meeting. Hallan visited with news director Jesse Logan about the conversion to 800MHz radios in Pine County, the resolution to a disheveled property near Pokegama Lake and also discussed the boards unanimous decision not to redistrict.

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Dayton Signs Bill To Raise Hunting, Fishing Licenses

It will soon cost more to get hunting and fishing licenses in Minnesota. Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill on Thursday that will raise those fees raising money for other wildlife management expenses.

Large Fire Burning Near Ely

Siren Chamber Update (Audio)

Deadline Today To Sign Up For eBook Class At PC Library

Wildlife Experience Weekend At Crex Meadows