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Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland is praising the Grantsburg administration, students, and faculty for their handling of a bomb threat Friday, December 19th at the high school. Roland calls the schools handling of the situations quote “exceptional.” The school was evacuated Friday afternoon when administration heard of the threat.

Roland talks about the incident:

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The Pine County Toys-for-Tots campaign wrapped up another successful year; 4,205 toys were donated to the campaign which served roughly 303 families. That number is down from last year, but 897 children received presents which is 52 more than last year.

Vicki Vandervegt:

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The old Pine County Courthouse was on display, Monday. George Sutton, with Sutton and Associates, was invited by the Pine Center for the Arts to tour the building and share ideas and planning strategies. Sutton works as a cultural facilities developer. He manages feasibility studies, operational planning, conceptualizing.

Paul James Irons, 42, was convicted by a jury of attempted arson of a dwelling in Chisago County District Court on Dec. 19, 2008. Irons was convicted of trying to burn down the home he rented in Rush City on Nov. 9, 2004.

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Twins today announced the schedule for the ball club’s 49th Annual Winter Caravan. This year’s Twins Winter Caravan features stops in more than 60 communities throughout the Upper Midwest between January 12 and January 29.


NORTH TOUR Catcher Mike Redmond, pitcher Matt Guerrier, Twins Radio Network’s Kris Atteberry
Monday, January 12: Amery/Balsam Lake, Pine City, Moose Lake, Duluth

Grantsburg, North Branch and Rush City High School Choirs performed at the Mall of America’s Holiday Music Festival on December 17th.

Washington, D.C. – As Minnesota homeless shelters fill up and the supplies of food banks dwindle, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced Friday that Minnesota will receive $3,170,902 for emergency food and shelter programs.
Pine County – $29,056

Isanti County – $35,606

Chisago County – $44,811

Kanabec County – $19,573

Mille Lacs County – $26,527