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Archive for December, 2009

Vigils Give Hope to Mother of Detained Hiker

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

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Prior to July 31st, Pine City resident Cindy Hickey thought she would spend Christmas in Damascus with her son Shane Bauer and his girlfriend Sarah Shourd. Now, she is spending that time fighting for his freedom.

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Burnett County Sheriff’s Report

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland on this week’s Sheriff’s report:

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Vigils Held for Detained Hikers

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Vigil3Families, friends and supporters of Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal were holding “Vigils of Hope” on Tuesday in the hometown areas of the three American hikers detained in Iran and again called on the Iranian authorities to release them for the holidays.

Man Charged for Counterfeiting Currency

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Jacob Haapla, 30, could serve over 20-years-in prison for allegedly counterfeiting currency. The Ogilvie resident is beleived to have used the fake money at several locations including at the Freedom Gas Station and the North Country Bottle Shop in Mora.

Snow Village: A Community Unlike Any Other

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

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Carl and Carole Anderson have welcomed over 1,000 people into their home the past 12 years to see their holiday display, Snow Village. This is the last year the Andersons will set up the toy community, leaving behind endless stories and memories. Sam Klemet reports.

Cool Country Fabulous Holiday Giveaway WINNER!

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Congratulations to Sam Marty from Rush City on winning our Cool Country Fabulous Holiday Giveaway!!!

Classic Hits Fabulous Holiday Giveaway WINNER!

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Congratulations to Dawn Sargent of Webster on winning our Classic Hits Fabulous Holiday Giveaway!!!