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Archive for January, 2010

01.29.10

Friday, January 29th, 2010

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On Red Rock Radio Replay this week…Twins pitcher Jesse Crain and DH Jason Kubel along with broadcaster Dan Gladden talk about the upcoming season and the new Target Field. Also, host Sam Klemet and play-by-play announcers Dan Hinrichs and Bob Rombach break down the weeks marquee match-ups and more!

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Donations Continue: “One Gallon Challenge” Tops $1K!!!

Friday, January 29th, 2010

OneGallonChallengeThe WCMP/WXCX “One Gallon Challenge” fundraiser for victims of the Haiti earthquake has gone over $1,000. The fundraiser received another $230 on Friday, bringing the total donated to $1,014.

Sentencing Pushed Back for Bengston, Jail Time Unlikely

Friday, January 29th, 2010

JaymeBengstonSentencing for Jayme Bengston is pushed back until February. She is one of two women charged in a September beating in Hinckley. Bengston, 20, pleaded guilty on November 2nd to fifth degree assault charges for her role in the attack of two women. She is due back in court on February 25th. Prosecutors said in court Friday that part of the plea deal is that Bengston will serve no more jail time.

“The Exonerated” Opens!

Friday, January 29th, 2010

exoneratedPine City High School one-act play “The Exonerated” will perform twice this weekend, on Friday and Saturday.

*Update* Twins Caravan Stops in Hinckley

Friday, January 29th, 2010

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Jason Kubel and Jesse Crain of the Minnesota Twins, along with Twins great and broadcaster Dan Gladden, stopped in Hinckley Thursday for the annual Caravan. They started the stop at Hinckley Elementary School then met with fans at a special lunch at Tobies Restaurant. Read more to hear from Kubel and Gladden.

Jesse Crain:

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Local Impact of Withholding School Payments

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Earlier this week, Minnesota Management and Budget announced that the state is going to delay school aid payments in order to pay the state’s bills. The state is withholding $1.5 million from Pine City schools says superintendent Dennis Fischer.

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High Speed Rail Grant Wins Praise from Minnesota Delegation

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Washington DC- The Obama Administration’s decision to move ahead with a high-speed rail line that will eventually connect the Twin Cities to Chicago is drawing praise from Minnesota’s congressional delegation.