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STARTING WAGE IS $10.36 AN HOUR.
CONTACT JOE AT 800-862-0175.
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Here’s What’s Up in East Central Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
The recount is officially underway in the race for the U.S Senate seat between Norm Coleman and Al Franken. Two area counties kicked off their recount this morning. Chisago County and Pine County are in the process of hand counting each of the ballots cast in the November 4th election. Over 14,000 votes were cast in Pine County on November 4th.
America’s economic hardships are weighing heavy on all facet of life. On Tuesday, the Pine County Board learned that now includes their upcoming public transit system. Jack Larson is the Transit Director with Arrowhead Transit. He told the board that Mn/DOT cut the system budget in half and that means Pine County will get one less bus when the service begins in January.
Members of the Pine City School Board and area teachers met at the elementary school Monday. They were given a tour of the nearly $7-million dollar renovation project that includes five new classrooms, a gymnasium, and new media center. Elementary Principal, Dave Arola, says once complete the additions will mean a new level of education possibilities for local students.
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Glen Henry Roeder passed away, Thursday, after he fell from his deer stand while hunting at his home. Isanti County Chief Deputy, Russ Monson, says Roeder got his leg stuck in the stand’s latter, and was unable to get out.
Hear Monson’s Statements:
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Bette Nelson is in the middle of a very difficult battle against cancer and her family would like to invite you to help meet her needs for medical treatments and other expenses!! Please come and enjoy good food and a fun outing with your friends, neighbors, and relatives. By doing so you will help Bette meet all of her financial needs during this difficult time.
November is American Diabetes Month. Nearly 24-million people have diabetes, according to the center of Disease Control and Prevention. Video from Step Out To Cure Diabetes Walk: September 27th, 2008.
A 37-year-old father of five from Osceola is facing possession of child pornography charges. Jason Pape was charged late last week for owning three computer hard drives and a thumb drive that contained images of minors involved in sexual conduct.
Ball in the House is performing at the Pine City Auditorium, Saturday, in support of the Pine Center for the Arts. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.
Watch Ball in the House practicing Friday at Pine City High School:
Saint Paul - Governor Tim Pawlenty today signed Emergency Executive Order 08-17, directing the Minnesota National Guard to assist the Mille Lacs County Sheriff in a search and recovery operation on Lake Mille Lacs. On October 29, 2008, a person was reported missing and presumed drowned. The Mille Lacs County Sheriff has requested National Guard resources to continue its efforts to locate the missing person.
Members of the cast of Pine City High School’s “A Christmas Carol” sat down with Courtney Foxx, on “The First Thing in the Morning Show,” Friday, to talk about the musical-play which opens next week. Hear the complete interview with Director, Brad Mariska, Trevor Clune (Scrooge), and Josh Palmer (Mystery).
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Roughly 30 cats and dogs are sitting in the Burnett County Shelter, hoping to find an owner and a friend. This weekend, the Humane Society of Burnett County is hosting Adoption Day at the Tractor Supply Company in St. Croix Falls.
Kennel Manager, Lucas Avery:
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Denny Hecker, the owner of multiple car dealerships throughout the state of Minnesota, including one in Pine City, filed suit against business partner Chrysler Financial on Thursday.
Eight votes separated Larry Southerland and Terry Turnquist in the race for the Isanti County Commissioner Two seat after the November 4th General Election. Eight days later, the number remained at eight. The Isanti County Auditors Office held the recount Wednesday at the Isanti County Government Center, and when all the ballots were counted, Incumbant Larry Southerland still had eight more votes.
The Pine County Sheriff’s Department would not be complete with out a four legged crime fighter named “Zap.” Zap is in his final year of service for the county On Wednesday, he showed off his skills at the Pine City Senior Dining Site.
Dr. Jon Stratte gave a pair of presentations at city hall for Veterans Day. Stratte showed videos, letters, and artifacts his father, Dr. Alf Stratte, collected while serving in World War II.
Bag a Big One? Submit your hunting photos to the RedRockOnAir.com Braggin Board. Tell us what you shot it with, from how far away, and where you were hunting. Also include you name and how long you have been hunting. Submit photos to courtney@redrockonair.com and see the Board at Courtney Foxx’s Blog page.
(Natalie Kolling and her first deer, a 5 point buck shot Saturday morning at 7:00 A.M.)