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Archive for January, 2010

Pine Co. Sheriff’s Report

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Mark MansavagePine County Sheriff Mark Mansavage discusses tips for preparing for winter vacations, parents influences on drug and alcohol use, highway enforcement, and the weekly call log and jail population on this week’s Pine County Sheriff’s Report.

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Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

yellowribbonPine City is looking to help local military families through an effort called Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Campaign and, next Thursday, a meeting will be held to gauge interest in the program. The February 4th meeting is scheduled from 11 a.m. until noon at the Pine City Hall Community Room.

*Update* Sheriff’s Office Asks for Help in Search of Assault Suspect

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

JohnathonCodyThomasThe Pine County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the help of the community in searching for one of the three men accused of beating Hinckley driving instructor Dwaine Palmer in November. Johnathon Cody Thomas (left), 20, remains at large.

Pine County Chief Deputy Steve Ovick talking to Red Rock Radio about Thomas last week:

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VHS found in Lake Superior fish

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today said the recent finding by a Cornell University research team of traces of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia virus (VHS) in fish inhabiting Lake Superior would not lead to any immediate regulation changes for anglers or boaters.

What Did You Think?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Obama delivering a speech at the Target Center 2009 President Barack Obama delivered his first State of the Union Address Wednesday in front of a joint session of Congress. We want to know what you think about the speech. Leave your comments.

Sentencing Friday for Bengston

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

JaymeBengstonOne of two women charged in a September beating in Hinckley is scheduled for sentencing Friday in Pine County Court. Jayme Bengston, 20, pleaded guilty on November 2nd to fifth degree assault charges for her role in the attack of two women.

Tuesday Scoreboard

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Boys Basketball Rush City 65 Pine City 38 Tigers head coach Jeremy Albright [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Braham 98 Ogilvie 38 Foley 57 Mora 50 Isle 83 East Central 47 Cambridge-Isanti 50 Monticello 44 St. Croix Falls 52 Grantsburg 39 Siren 65 Webster 51 Girls Basketball Pine City 69 Isle 57 Barnum [...]