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Archive for October, 2009

Diplomats Granted Access to Detained Hikers

Friday, October 30th, 2009

shanebauer.netShane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal, the three American hikers detained in Iran for the past three months, have received a second consular visit from Swiss diplomats in Tehran, their families said today. The 40-minute visit took place on Thursday at Evin Prison in Tehran, where Bauer, Shourd and Fattal are being held. Bauer’s mother Cindy lives in Pine City.

Deer hunters, forest users advised about wet conditions across much of northland

Friday, October 30th, 2009

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges people visiting state forests to use caution when operating motor vehicles or riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) to avoid negative impacts to forest access trails and roads. Current road and trail conditions are wet throughout much of northern Minnesota due to the recent heavy rains.

Chubby’s Fantasy Football Timeout

Friday, October 30th, 2009

fantasyfootballWCMP/WXCX’s News and Sports Director Sam Klemet previews the Vikings-Packers show from a fantasy perspective. Also, pickups to play in place of Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Carson Palmer, Chad Ochocinco and Ben Roethlisberger who are all on bye weeks. This and more!

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Power Back on in Sandstone

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Power is back on for about 450 East Central Energy members who lost it after a tree fell on a power line. The outage occurred Friday just after 11:15 a.m.. Crews were able to restore power by 12:30 p.m.

Those that are experiencing an outage are encouraged to call 1800.254.7944.

Looking Back on the Future

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Picture 1763 Pine City residents were able to take a second look, Wednesday, at the plans put together by the Minnesota Design Team who visited the city the last month. When they came to Pine City, the Design Team put together 25 poster boards with ideas to enhance Pine City in the future.

Pine City Planner Nathan Johnson:

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XC Runners Punch Ticket to State

Friday, October 30th, 2009

The cross country season reached it peak this week with teams competing in the section meets. Thursday, teams like Pine City, Mora, Braham, Rush City and Hinckley-Finlayson hit the trails in Pierz for the section 5a championships.