Pine County Sheriff's Office makes arrest in Christmas tree theft case
The Pine County Sheriff's Office made an arrest Tuesday after receiving a report of stolen Christmas trees in Hinckley. According to a...
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Nov 271 min read
Area events abound as holiday season gets underway
With the holiday season underway, area events abound to help residents get in the spirit of the season. On Friday, the Minnesota...
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wcmpnews
Nov 251 min read
Hinckley man arrested after allegedly firing gun at mother, barricading inside house
A Hinckley man was charged with second-degree assault and possessing a firearm after a crime of violence conviction after an incident...
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wcmpnews
Nov 221 min read
Pine County Sheriff's Office seeks public's help in locating missing Sturgeon Lake man
The Pine County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a missing 82-year-old Sturgeon Lake man. According to a missing...
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wcmpnews
Nov 201 min read
MnDOT wraps up I-35 work near Hinckley for 2024 season
MnDOT has completed major construction work on I-35 near Hinckley for the 2024 season. According to a news release, traffic has returned...
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wcmpnews
Nov 192 min read
Cambridge man charged in Pine County murder case
A 31-year-old Cambridge man has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder, first-degree burglary, and two felony counts of...
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wcmpnews
Nov 171 min read
One dead in fatal Pine County shooting; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody following a fatal shooting in Pine County on Friday night. According to a news release, the Pine County Sheriff's...
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wcmpnews
Nov 151 min read
Former Rush City school bus driver sentenced in DWI case
A former Rush City school bus driver was placed on probation for four years and sentenced to 364 days in jail after pleading guilty in...
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wcmpnews
Nov 131 min read
Bomb threat received by Chisago County election staff deemed not credible
A bomb threat received by Chisago County's election staff was deemed not credible by the state of Minnesota. According to information...
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wcmpnews
Nov 131 min read
Siren School District investigating allegations of inappropriate conduct between students
Allegations of inappropriate conduct and contact between students are under investigation in the Siren School District. According to a...
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Nov 61 min read
$1.4 million Siren School District referendum passes in Tuesday's election
A Siren School District referendum seeking $1.4 million for a facility improvement project passed during Tuesday’s general election....
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wcmpnews
Nov 62 min read
Pine County municipal election results
County Commissioner, District 3: Roger Nelson 1,447 (55.85%), Terry Lovgren 1,136 (43.81%) County Commissioner, District 4: J.J. Waldham...
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wcmpnews
Nov 62 min read
Bombard wins Pine City mayor race; Swanson, Palmer elected to city council seats
Pine City Mayor Kent Bombard will remain in the position after winning in Tuesday’s general election. Bombard finished with just shy of...
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wcmpnews
Nov 11 min read
Chengwatana State Forest fully reopens; wildfire fully contained
The Chengwatana State Forest has fully reopened to the public on Friday morning after the Evergreen Forest fire reached 100 percent...
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wcmpnews
Nov 11 min read
Snowy weather causes power outages in east-central Minnesota
Snowy weather on Halloween caused power outages across east-central Minnesota. As of 6:30 a.m. on Friday, East Central Energy is...
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