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Chisago County Commissioner Mike Robinson called-in to WCMP on Saturday to talk about the latest board meeting that was held on May 15.
Here is the entire Commissioner Report with Mike Robinson.
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This afternoon we have boys baseball on 1350AM WCMP as the Pine City Dragons will host the Moose Lake-Willow River Rebels at 4:30pm. This will be the only meeting of the two teams this season. The Dragons have had a stellar regular season so far winning eight of thier last nine games and having a 9-4 record. The Rebels enter with back-to-back wins and a record of 5-4. Moose Lake-Willow River won last year’s meeting 7-2.
Today is a special day in Pine City as all of the students from the elementary school will head outdoors to compete in games for the 45th Annual Harter Memorial Field Day. Students in grades one through six annually look forward to competing in traditional track and field events such as running races, high jump, long jump, discus throw and more.
We’ve got boys baseball tonight on SAM1057 as the Grantsburg Pirates will take to the road to play the Webster/Siren co-op. Our Josh Miggler will call the action at 5pm.
On Thursday, our Jesse Logan did a live remote in Sandstone with Arrowhead Transit discussing how it has benefited Pine County over the past two plus years. After several interviews, it became apparent that many people are not only using the service, but have come to depend on it to get to necessary appointments, make trips to the grocery store, and get around the county. The final interview of the day was even more insightful, as County Administrator David Minke stopped by to say that the success of the venture means that Pine County no longer has to help support it with around $50,000 in a subsidy as had previously been the case.
Mr. Minke’s interview with Jesse Logan:
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Pine City Pioneer editor Mike Gainor was again interviewed by our Jesse Logan. The two talked about the high fire danger in Pine County and the surrounding area, the death of a Pine City man, and some Pine City specific stories too.
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It was emotional morning with Sheriff Robin Cole. The county is facing several issues including rapes, stabbings, burglaries, drug busts, and wild fires – all while being understaffed. To make matters worse, Dean Dronen, beloved Veterans Officer for Pine County, was killed in a motorcycle accident Thursday. It was not an easy report to get through.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reporting that the massive Germann Road Fire in the northwestern part of the state is fully contained. Gov. Scott Walker is touring the area on Thursday and has declared a State of Emergency.
Join our Josh Miggler for a baseball game between Grantsburg and Webster/Siren on Thursday on SAM1057!
US Sen. Al Franken was back on WCMP this morning for a short interview with our Jesse Logan. Sen. Franken provided an update on the Farm Bill and also commented on the marriage equality movement in Minnesota.
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Thursday night on SAM1057, the seniors from Granstburg High School took over the air-waves for their annual “Senior Night”. Listen to the audio replay if you missed any of the tomfoolery!
Thursday, we had another softball doubleheader for your listening pleasure on 1350AM WCMP. The girls from Braham traveled to Banning Junction to take on the East Central Eagles. Both teams split their wins. Braham won the first head 10-5, while East Central made a triumphant comeback in the 2nd to win in close fashion 9-7.
Braham is now 3-6 on the season while the Eagles are 3-9. The Eagles snapped a losing-streak of six straight while Braham had dropped three in a row. Our Jesse Logan was on the call, listen to the audio replay right here!
On Monday, the Minnesota Senate voted to legalize same-sex marriage, putting the state one step closer to becoming the 12th in the nation to allow gay couples to marry.
Our spring high school broadcast schedule continues this afternoon in Mora, weather permitting. The Mora Mustangs boys baseball team will be in action when they host the Esko Eskomos at 4pm on 1350AM WCMP. The Mustangs are just 4-6 so far this spring, but will be looking to stop an Eskomos team that comes in at 5-2. Again, it’s Mora hosting Esko today at 4pm for boys baseball with Jesse Logan on the call.
Rep. Tim Faust stopped by WCMP again on Monday morning to provide an update on the weekend’s developments on the budget, and Monday’s to revisit last Thursday’s historic vote on same-sex marriage in Minnesota.
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Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature’s top Democrats announced that they’ve reached a budget deal on Sunday. The deal reportedly includes income tax increases on wealthier Minnesotans and a cigarette tax increase, while also aiming to provide property tax relief and boosting spending for public schools and other programs.
A press release from the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the body of Danielle Jelinek has been found. (Photo from CrimeStoppers)
Our spring broadcast schedule for high school sports continued Friday afternoon on 1350AM WCMP. Josh Miggler was on the call in Cambridge as the C-I Bluejackets hosted the Mora Mustangs in girls softball. Mora defeated the Bluejackets 4-3 in a closely contended game. Mora has been hot this week going 5-0 while Cambridge-Isanti has gone just 1-4 this week. Listen to the audio replay right here if you missed the broadcast.
On Thursday the Minnesota House of Representatives did pass the same-sex marriage bill 75-59 with four Republicans breaking party ranks to vote in favor of same-sex marriage.
The long offseason has begun for the Wild.