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Vasaloppet Art Show

Monday, February 6th, 2012

More than 45 artists are expected to display their art at the annual Vasaloppet Art Show this weekend at St. Mary’s Parish Center. There will be plenty of great art to look at and plenty of things to do. On Friday night, starting at 7pm, Jan Hartley Wise will be leading a gallery tour. She [...]

2012 Mora Vasaloppet Races Cancelled

Monday, February 6th, 2012

The unseasonably warm weather and lack of snow has led to the cancellation of the 2012 40th anniversary Mora Vasaloppet races.

Sunny skies and high temperatures of 40 degrees in the forecast led the Vasaloppet USA board of directors to their decision. The warm temps will melt what snow remains on the Knife Lake back-up ski course. This week’s forecast also didn’t show any race-saving snowfall.

New Mandatory Checkpoints For Boaters This Year

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Boaters in Minnesota will now have to go through mandatory checkpoints when towing boats across the state.

Republican Presidential Hopeful In Minnesota Tonight

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Another Republican presidential hopeful will be in Minnesota today.

Sports Schedule Updated For Remainder Of Regular Season

Monday, February 6th, 2012

This schedule represents the most updated version as we plan the final two months of our regular season leading up to the playoffs in both Minnesota and Wisconsin on WCMP and WXCX!

Authorities Remind Super Bowl Party Goers To Plan A Sober Ride

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is reminding motorists to designate a sober driver before watching the Super Bowl. From 2006-2010, on Super Bowl Sunday, there were nine traffic deaths. Four of those were alcohol related. Also in that time frame, 1,201 people were arrested for drunken driving. Authorities say motorists could pick a sober [...]

Authorities Warn Of Thin Ice

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

Authorities in Minnesota are urging people to be cautious on all lakes due to thin ice and open water. The latest thin ice warnings come after a pickup truck broke through the ice Saturday on Lake Minnetonka. According to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s office, the pickup truck, was carrying two men, broke through the ice [...]