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Burnett County Sheriff’s Report (Audio)

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland was back on again on Tuesday for his weekly radio appearance.

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Moose Lake Woman Recognized As Minnesota’s Salute To Senior Service Winner

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

A 70-year-old Moose Lake woman has been honored as the Minnesota winner of an award: Rita Baresh has been chosen as the the Home Instead Senior Care® network’s Salute to Senior Service award recipient. Baresh is being recognized for her dedicated community service.

Spring HS Baseball/Softball Broadcast Schedule

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Only three regular season games remain on our Spring Sports Schedule… playoffs will start next week!

Dayton Signs Stadium Bill, Vetoes Tax Bill

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

The Minnesota Legislative session may have ended, but Governor Mark Dayton is still busy singing and vetoing bills that had passed through both houses before the gavel fell.

Teich, Ovick Appointed To PC Planning Commission As Two Step Down

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Two new members have been appointed to the Pine City Planning Commission this year; citizens Trevor Teich and Steve Ovick.

Fire Conditions Still ‘Very High’ In Pine County, Burning Restrictions Continue

Monday, May 14th, 2012

The warm and dry conditions are currently causing Fire Departments in the listening area to be on edge. The DNR has all of Pine County under the ‘Very High’ fire danger rating because of warm and dry conditions, and officials are urging people to use extreme caution.

Recall Effort Against Wis. Sen Jauch Suspended

Friday, May 11th, 2012

A committee had formed to recall Sen. Bob Jauch, a Poplar Democrat, to punish him for opposing a bill that would have jump started an iron mine south of Ashland. That committee has now suspended it’s efforts, in part, to allow volunteers to support Gov. Scott Walker in his upcoming recall election.