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Local News Archive

Franken Introduces Legislation To Allow Americans To Buy Meds From Canada

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) introduced legislation that would help get cheaper prescription drugs for seniors by allowing them to purchase their medications from certified Canadian pharmacies. Franking stated that the amendment would allow people to safely get the exact same prescription drugs from Canada at a much cheaper price and called the move “commonsense legislation.”

Burnett County Sheriffs Report

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

On Tuesday, Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland was heard once again giving his weekly report.

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Rush City @ Hinckley-Finlayson, Softball Playoffs (Audio Replay)

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Join us this afternoon for the first playoff game of our spring playoff schedule. It’s the Rush City Tigers at the Hinckley-Finlayson Jaguars at 4:30pm on 1350 AM WCMP.

This is the third meeting of the two teams this season, and Hinckley-Finlayson has won both of the previous meetings.

Jesse Logan will be on the call!

Two Charged With Assault In Forest Lake Bar Fight

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Two people have been charged with third degree assault after a large bar fight earlier this month at the Forest Lake American Legion.

Name Of Motorcyclist Killed Forest Lake Now Released

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

More now on the one person who was killed over the weekend in a motorcycle accident in Forest Lake. The accident happened shortly after 6:30 p.m.on Saturday night as the motorcyclist was traveling northbound on Highway 61 at 240th Street north of Forest Lake. The State Patrol says 45-year-old Scott Vikander of Stillwater was traveling [...]

Two Weeks Remain Until Wisconsin Recalls

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Two weeks from today, the eyes of the nation will shift to the state of Wisconsin for the recall election of Governor Scott Walker. Many political pundits believe that outside of the race for the presidency this fall, Walker’s recall could have the biggest political impact of any race in the country. Walker is being [...]

Barron County Teacher Accused Of Sex With Students Will Head To Trial

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

A Barron County teacher accused of having sex with high school students is headed to trial.