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No Dem Candidate Picked Yet To Run Against Crawford In Dist. 11B, Johnson Leading Vote-Getter At Recent Meeting

Monday, May 21st, 2012

With less than half of the delegates from House District 11B present at the DFL endorsing convention at Barnum High School on Saturday, no endorsement decision was made for who the Democrats will run against incumbent Republican Rep. Roger Crawford. Pine City Planner Nathan Johnson says he did receive the highest vote tally in the final ballot rounds of the convention garnering 53% of the delegates.

Spring Sports Playoff Schedule Released!

Monday, May 21st, 2012

WXCX Spring Playoff Schedule

5/25 Siren/Webster Baseball playoffs @ Ashland, 4:30 SAM1057
5/29 Grantsburg Baseball playoffs, 5pm SAM1057
5/30 Grantsburg Baseball playoffs, 5pm SAM1057
5/31 Grantsburg Softball playoffs, 5pm SAM1057
6/4 Grantsburg Softball playoffs, 5pm SAM 1057
6/5 Grantsburg Baseball double header, 11am & 5pm SAM1057
6/7 Grantsburg Softball playoffs, 4pm SAM1057

WCMP Spring Playoff Schedule

5/22 Rush City @ Hinckley-Finlayson Softball, 4:30 1350AM
5/24 Mora Softball playoffs, 1pm 1350AM
5/24 H-F/ Rush winner, 5pm 1350AM

More to be announced soon….

Barron County Fire Under Investigation

Monday, May 21st, 2012

An investigation is ongoing after a house fire in Barron County over the weekend.

Larger Vehicles To Be Allowed On Wisconsin Trails Starting July 1

Monday, May 21st, 2012

If you like to four wheel in Wisconsin get ready to see some bigger vehicles on the trails. Starting July first, “Utility Task Vehicles” or U-T-V’s will be also be allowed to hit the mud, a fact that’s bringing mixed feelings among riders. A UTV is much bigger than an ATV as they are roughly [...]

Large Fire Near Ely Now 90% Contained

Monday, May 21st, 2012

Highway 1 near Ely was reopened over the weekend, as officials continue to deal with hot spots around a forest fire. Officials say the fire is now 90 percent contained. Residents who evacuated were allowed to return to their homes Saturday, and Highway 1 was reopened on Sunday morning. Officials say the fire affected 175 [...]

Ron Paul Earns Majority of MN Delegates

Monday, May 21st, 2012

Supporters of Texas Congressman Ron Paul got a big boost over the weekend when they claimed 12 of 13 delegate slots to the GOP National Convention in Tampa in August. In all, 32 of 40 Minnesota national convention delegates support Paul over Mitt Romney, who is widely being reported as the presumptive nominee.

Chisago County Commissioner Report

Sunday, May 20th, 2012

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