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Archive for May, 2009

Klobuchar Statement on Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court.

Fur Post May Avoid Shutting Down

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Fur PostThe doors at the Northwest Company Fur Post are likely staying wide open. Pine City’s historical site is on the chopping block due to proposed cuts to balance Minnesota’s $4.6 billion deficit. However, the cuts appear to be less than the originally expected 15-percent, according to Minnesota Historical Society Director Nina Archabal. She says even though cuts are inevitable, the Fur Post will likely remain open.

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Seven County Senior Federation “Very Healthy Financially”

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

The Seven County Senior Federation based in Mora is not in jeopardy of dissolving, says Staff Director Tim Burkhardt. A story published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on May 19th indicated that the Minnesota Senior Federation is considering dissolving on July 1st, which Burkhardt says is true, but no longer applies to the Mora Federation.

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Softball Playoffs Tonight on WXCX!!!

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Tune in to Classic Hits 105.7 WXCX to hear exciting high school softball playoff action. Grantsburg takes on Cumberland live from Grantsburg beginning at 5 p.m. The Pirates are the top seed and enter the post season 20-1.

Band Performs in Honor of Veterans

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

The Pine City High School Marching Band performed at the Memorial Day Parade in Downtown Pine City. Hundreds gathered in Pine City, Monday, to honor local veterans.

43rd Annual Chengwatana Riders Horse Show

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

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The 43rd Annual Chengwatana Riders horse show took place at the Pine County Fairgrounds, Saturday. Red Rock Radio’s Scott Peterson was there:

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Veterans and Community Celebrate Memorial Day

Monday, May 25th, 2009

100_2222The Pine City community gathered on Main Street to honor local veterans on Memorial Day.