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PCHS Hosts Annual School District “Welcome Back” Breakfast

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

On Wednesday, Sept. 1 the Pine City High School hosted the annual “Welcome Back” breakfast as a kickoff to the 2010 school year. All local school teachers, administrators, custodial staff, and food service workers were in attendence for pancakes, french toast, sausage, rolls and milk.
Dave Arola, the grade school principal, told us that this event [...]

Drug Sniffing Dog Goes Missing

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

A drug-sniffing dog belonging to the Anoka County Sheriff’s office is missing.
Sometime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday, the black Labrador Sherman went missing in the area of West River Road in Champlin.
The dog is 4 years old, weighs 75 pounds and was wearing a choke chain-style collar.
Police told WCCO he is friendly and [...]

Life Sentence Upheld For Pine City Woman and Brother

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

The Minnesota Supereme Court has upheld the life prison sentence of Jamie Larson of Pine City and her brother, Robert Larson of Parkers Prairie.
The two were convicted of killing Thomas Cady Jr. back in November of 2003.
In separate decisions on Thursday, Sept. 2, Minnesota’s highest court said evidence presented during each Larson trial was sufficient [...]

More Questions Than Answers For Vikings Thursday vs Denver

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

When the Minnesota Vikings wrap-up their preseason on Thursday night (Sept. 2), the club that narrowly missed out on the Super Bowl last year will still have plenty of questions to answer.
First and foremost, will QB Brett Favre be able to make it through his 20th NFL season? Favre recently had an injection of lubricant [...]

Poetry Contest Will Honor Winners With Permanent Placement on Sidewalks

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

The Pine City Public Library and Pine Center for the Arts are set to host a poetry contest, and the winner will have their work become a part of the local landscape, forever.
Pine City Public Library and Pine Center for the Arts will be launching a poetry contest Sept. 1 through  Sept. 24 [...]

Overnight Storms Causing Power Outages (updated)

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

lightening_1WCMP has learned that almost 600 area residents are without power after powerful storms that passed through during the early morning hours of Sept. 2. Customers without electricity service are advised to call 1-800-254-7944 and report their status.

Duluth Nurses Avoid Strike With Tentative Deal

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

It appears Duluth area nurses have avoided a possible strike and reached a tentative agreement with a local hospital.
The AP reports the agreement follows an all-night negotiating session between the two parties which was considered a last attempt at bargaining before more than 400 nurses scheduled a one-day strike.
Union negotiator Cindy Prout says [...]