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Mora hires Hippen-Koch as treasurer
The Mora City Council and public utilities commission approved hiring Charles Hippen-Koch as treasurer on Oct. 1. The treasurer position...
erikvanrheenen
Oct 18, 20241 min read
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Kanabec County board discusses draft ordinance for cannabis measures
The Kanabec County cannabis committee shared recommendations for the county’s draft ordinance at Tuesday’s board meeting. Community...
erikvanrheenen
Oct 18, 20241 min read
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Two in critical condition after Sunday shooting near Foley; victims, suspect identified
Two victims are in critical condition after being shot Sunday just northwest of Foley. According to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office,...
wcmpnews
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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East Central Energy wins grants to support fiber work in Mille Lacs County
East Central Energy won two grants totaling nearly $7 million through the most recent round of border-to-border broadband development...
wcmpnews
Oct 14, 20241 min read
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North Branch shows school spirit, designates stretch of Grand Avenue as Viking Way
The North Branch City Council showed its school spirit by designating a stretch of road as Viking Way at Tuesday’s meeting. Grand Avenue...
wcmpnews
Oct 10, 20241 min read
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Isanti holds contest to name new park
The city of Isanti is asking for the public’s help in naming a new park. The proposed natural playground is located in the northeast side...
wcmpnews
Oct 9, 20241 min read
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Mora, Rush City airports receive federal funding for infrastructure improvements
The Mora Municipal Airport and Rush City Regional Airport will receive federal funding for infrastructure improvements. According to a...
wcmpnews
Oct 4, 20241 min read
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MnDOT opens all lanes of Highway 169 between Milaca, Princeton
MnDOT opened all lanes on both directions of Highway 169 between Milaca and Princeton on Friday. Friday marked the completion of a $7.6...
wcmpnews
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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Former Mille Lacs County reserve deputy arrested on child pornography charges
A Mille Lacs County man was arrested on four felony-level counts of disseminating child pornography last week. 28-year-old Isle resident...
wcmpnews
Sep 27, 20241 min read
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Mora City Council accepts results of Highway 23/65 corridor study; roundabouts planned
The Mora City Council unanimously voted to accept the results of MnDOT’s Highway 23 and 65 corridor study at last week’s meeting. As part...
wcmpnews
Sep 27, 20241 min read
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Isanti County declares state of emergency after August storm damage
The Isanti County Board declared a state of emergency at a special meeting on Tuesday after a storm in late August caused significant...
wcmpnews
Sep 25, 20241 min read
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North Branch man charged in Stacy crash; denies being behind wheel
A North Branch man has been charged with four counts of criminal vehicular operation after a Saturday crash in Stacy that left a...
wcmpnews
Sep 18, 20241 min read
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Five injured, one in critical condition, in Chisago County crash; alcohol suspected as factor
Five individuals were injured in a Saturday morning crash in Chisago County. Law enforcement says alcohol is suspected to be a factor in...
wcmpnews
Sep 17, 20241 min read
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Harris man dies in fatal Mille Lacs County crash
A Harris man died in a fatal Mille Lacs County crash on Saturday morning. According to the state patrol incident report, a Buick LaSabre...
wcmpnews
Sep 16, 20241 min read
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MnDOT to open all lanes of Highway 23 between Bock, Milaca on Friday
All lanes of Highway 23 between Bock and Milaca are set to reopen on Friday, Sept. 13. The roadway has been closed for resurfacing...
wcmpnews
Sep 10, 20241 min read
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MnDOT studying Highway 8 from Chisago City to Taylors Falls
MnDOT is beginning a study of Highway 8 for a pavement resurfacing project slated for 2032. The location of the study extends from Karmel...
wcmpnews
Sep 6, 20241 min read
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Storms cause power outages, damage in east central Minnesota
Severe Monday night storms caused power outages and damage across east central Minnesota. East Central Energy reported outages impacting...
wcmpnews
Aug 27, 20241 min read
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Saturday morning Isanti County collision results in multiple serious injuries
A Saturday morning crash in Isanti County resulted in multiple victims sustaining serious injuries. According to an Isanti County...
wcmpnews
Aug 26, 20241 min read
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Mille Lacs County Jail inmate dies
An inmate found unresponsive at the Mille Lacs County Jail on Aug. 23 died shortly after. According to a press release from the Mille...
wcmpnews
Aug 25, 20241 min read
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Fatal Highway 65 crash in Isanti County under investigation
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Isanti County that occurred on Thursday morning. According to the incident...
wcmpnews
Aug 23, 20241 min read
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