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Driver in Isanti County Fair grandstand event sustains life-threatening injuries
A driver in an Isanti County Fair grandstand event sustained life-threatening injuries on Thursday. According to a notice from the fair...
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8 hours ago1 min read


East Central Drug and Violent Offender Task Force executes narcotics search warrant in Shafer
The East Central Drug and Violent Offender Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant in Shafer on Thursday as part of an ongoing...
wcmpnews
1 day ago1 min read


Aerial spongy moth management operations get underway in Pine County
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture began aerial spongy moth management operations in five counties — including Pine County — on July...
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2 days ago1 min read


Eagan woman charged with first-degree drug sales, possession after Pine County crash
An Eagan woman has been charged with one count each of first-degree drug sales and possession after an I-35 collision in Pine County on...
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3 days ago1 min read


Air quality alert remains in place for Pine County through Tuesday
An air quality alert issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency remains in place for Pine County through 11 p.m. on Tuesday....
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3 days ago1 min read


Pickleball organization's request for financial support splits Pine City Council vote
A request made by the Pine City Area Pickleball organization for financial support from the city to move forward with testing the...
wcmpnews
4 days ago3 min read


Wisconsin DNR investigating Barron County bear attack
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is investigating a bear attack near the town of Comstock in Barron County on July 12....
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4 days ago1 min read


Finlayson water rate adjustments take effect
Adjustments made to Finlayson water rates went into effect on July 1, and will begin with the July billing cycle. According to a notice...
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4 days ago1 min read


Pine City Council sets Sept. 1 deadline for 315 Main Street transaction
The Pine City Council voted to set a Sept. 1 deadline for the 315 Main Street property transaction at Wednesday's meeting. According to...
erikvanrheenen
Jul 112 min read


Arrest made after Vietnam-era soldier statue is stolen, later returned to Chisago County business
The Chisago County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after a Vietnam-era soldier statue was stolen and subsequently returned to a...
wcmpnews
Jul 71 min read


MDA preparing to aerially manage 4,600 acres of Nemadji State Forest to stop spread of spongy moth
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is preparing to aerially manage multiple sites to stop the spread of the invasive spongy moth in...
wcmpnews
Jul 31 min read


Pine County officials hold rural economic development summit
The Pine County Board held a special meeting focused on economic development at Watrin Farms near Grindstone Lake on June 24. The summit...
wcmpnews
Jul 31 min read


Hinckley man dies in fatal Highway 48 crash
A 63-year-old Hinckley man died in a fatal crash on Highway 48 in Barry Township on Wednesday evening. According to the state patrol...
wcmpnews
Jul 31 min read


Mora man arrested after allegedly breaking into, living in Pine City warming house
A 35-year-old Mora man has been charged with first-degree property damage and two counts of second-degree burglary, among other charges,...
wcmpnews
Jul 22 min read


Where to find Fourth of July fireworks in the listening area
Here's a look at Fourth of July fireworks displays in east-central Minnesota and western Wisconsin: Friday, July 4 Cambridge: Isanti...
wcmpnews
Jul 21 min read
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