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Red Rock Radio Replay 03.12.10

Friday, March 12th, 2010

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On Red Rock Radio Replay this week…a recap of Braham’s section championship, a preview of the weekend playoff games, an interview with Mora state wrestling champ Andrew Youngbloom and his dad/coach Tom Youngbloom, and much more.

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BRAHAMpions: Bombers Win Back-to-Back Section Titles

Friday, March 12th, 2010

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The Braham Bombers are heading back to the state tournament. The Bombers beat Esko 58-55 in a thriller at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Tim Malone on claiming his first section title as the Bomber’s head coach:

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Hear the game in it’s entirety as heard on WCMP-FM:

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*Update* Library Fundraiser Draws Big Crowd; Over $7K Raised

Friday, March 12th, 2010

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Pine City Librarian Christy Koch believes the expansion project will begin sooner rather than later. Thursday at the Pizza Pub in Pine City, the library held a fundraiser to raise the remaining funds needed for the project to begin. Koch says she was more than encouraged with the turnout and participation.

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Walkers for Knockers: Raising Money for the Fight Against Cancer

Friday, March 12th, 2010

WalkersforKnockersThis weekend in Pine City the two day event, Walkers for Knockers, is taking place to raise more for The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure 60-mile walk. Pizza Pub owner Rick Herzog’s daughter, Amanda, is participating in the walk in this summer, but first her and her team are coming together to raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer.

Herzog talks about Walkers for Knockers:

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Alleged Attack with Baseball Bat, Man Hospitalized with Skull Fracture

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

AustynKaufmanA party Sunday night in Northern Pine County ended with one man in the hospital with serious injuries and a teenager behind bars. Austyn Kaufman, 18, is charged with hitting the victim in the head with an aluminum bat causing a skull fracture.

The Champ is Here! Interview with State Wrestling Champion Andrew Youngbloom of Mora

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

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Andrew Youngbloom finished his career as every wrestler dreams, as a champion. Youngbloom won the State Championship in the 140 pound division on Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The senior is moving on to South Dakota State University next fall, but first, he and his coach (and dad) take a look back at his magical career and journey to the top.

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Pawlenty Expected to Sign Bonding Bill; Local Legislators React

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty says the bonding bill is one “we can work with.” The Governor said Wednesday that he will likely not veto the latest billion dollar proposed borrowing bill, but said he may use his line item authority on some projects.

The bill is about $300 million more than the Governor initially requested, but State Representative Tim Faust (DFL-Hinckley) believes this is an ideal year for a larger bill.

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