Archive for October, 2008

Dragons Look to Blow Out Fire

Friday, October 31st, 2008




The Pine City Dragons are using the mantra, “1-0″ this season, to keep focused on the team at hand. The Dragons aren’t over looking the sections top seed, Holy Family Catholic Fire. Hear the game tonight on cool country 100.9 WCMP-FM. Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m.

Pine City: 2009 Outstanding Community!

Friday, October 31st, 2008

George Wallin, Pine City Mayor Jane Robbins, Mike Kilian, Chamber Pres. Rick HerzogInitiative Foundation Communications Director, Matt Kilian, made the announcement, Thursday, that Pine City is the winner of the 2009 Outstanding Community Award.


Watch Mayor Robbins talk about the award:


Fire Engulfs North Branch Home

Friday, October 31st, 2008

A North Branch home suffered what the police department describes as “extensive” smoke and water damage after a fire Thursday night.
North Branch Police and Fire Departments responded to the fire at the home at 6337 377th Street.

Two charged in injury of 14-month-old boy

Friday, October 31st, 2008

The Isanti County News and Cambridge Star reports that Braham resident Allyn Raymond Hanson, 20, faces first degree attempted murder charges for injuries of his girlfriends 14-month-old son, Ryan. Hanson also faces a third degree attempted murder charge and first degree assault.

High School Volleyball Post-season

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

High School volleyball’s post-season takes center stage tonight on Red Rock Radio. The Grantsburg Pirates hope to stay undefeated when they take on Washburn at Cameron. You can hear the action beginning at 7 p.m. on 105.7 WXCX. The winner of tonight’s sectional semifinal advances to play Saturday in the sectional final at Osseo-Fairchild.

In Minnesota, the Mora Mustangs are looking to continue on their miracle run. The Mustangs battled back after falling behind to Becker Tuesday. Today, they get Foley atMilaca. You can hear the game on Cool Country 100.9 WCMP-FM at 7 p.m.

Man Killed in Rollover Near Pine County Line

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

The Pine County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal accident Wednesday night on County Road 2 in Aitkin near the Pine County line. Arvid Simonson, 58, of McGrath was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Five County Mental Health Centers, Braham, Receives $280,000

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

The Minnesota Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care announced, Wednesday, that they are awarding over $3.5-million dollars in grants to help Minnesota provide interoperable electronic health records. The Five County Mental Health Centers is receiving $280,000.