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Mora man arrested, charged with assault after barricade situation
A Mora man was arrested and charged with second-degree assault after barricading himself in his residence last week. According to the...
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Jan 22, 20242 min read
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Emerald ash borer infestation confirmed in Kanabec County
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first presence of emerald ash borer in Kanabec County on Thursday. According to...
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Jan 18, 20241 min read
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Forecast, lack of snow could force changes for Vasaloppet
The Vasaloppet ski race in Mora is at risk of making some necessary changes due to a lack of snow. Vasaloppet USA executive director...
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Jan 17, 20241 min read
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Isle man dies after truck goes through ice on Mille Lacs Lake
An Isle man has died after a truck went through the ice on Mille Lacs Lake on Friday. According to the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s...
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Jan 15, 20241 min read
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Kanabec County, union reach tentative deal to avoid strike
Kanabec County and the union representing most of the county’s highway and road and bridge employees reached a tentative deal on...
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Jan 11, 20241 min read
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Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck in Mora
A man was seriously injured after being struck by a motorist in Mora on Wednesday. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Toyota...
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Jan 11, 20241 min read
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Foley man dies in single-vehicle rollover crash in Mille Lacs County
A 67-year-old Foley man died in a one-vehicle rollover crash in Mille Lacs County on Friday. According to the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s...
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Jan 9, 20241 min read
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Kanabec County receives notice of intent to strike
Kanabec County has been notified that the union representing highway equipment operators and technical staff intends to strike beginning...
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Jan 8, 20241 min read
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Law enforcement agencies warn of phone number spoofing scams
Area law enforcement officials are warning residents to be cautious of phone number spoofing scams. On Jan. 2, Kanabec County Community...
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Jan 4, 20241 min read
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Mora asks residents to participate in community survey
The city of Mora is asking residents to participate in its annual community survey. The survey is anonymous and focuses on the quality of...
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Dec 28, 20231 min read
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Isanti County Sheriff's Office makes arrests in homicide case
The Isanti County Sheriff’s Office has made four arrests linked to a Spencer Brook Township shooting death on December 13th. According to...
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Dec 26, 20231 min read
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Mora City Council adopts 2024 budget, levy in split vote
The Mora City Council passed its 2024 budget and property tax levy in a narrow 3-2 vote at Tuesday’s meeting. The city’s property tax...
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Dec 20, 20231 min read
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Fire destroys storage unit structure in Mora
A fire early last week destroyed a storage unit structure in Mora. According to information from the city of Mora, firefighters responded...
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Dec 18, 20231 min read
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MnDOT receives federal funds for Northern Lights Express planning
The Minnesota Department of Transportation received $500,000 in federal funds to advance the planning phase of the Northern Lights...
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Dec 15, 20231 min read
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Isanti County Sheriff's Office investigates Spencer Brook Township death
The Isanti County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man found in a Spencer Brook Township home on Wednesday. According to...
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Dec 13, 20231 min read
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Reward announced for information about fatal Mille Lacs hit-and-run
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has announced a $10,000 reward for information about a fatal Mille Lacs hit-and-run crash on...
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Dec 13, 20231 min read
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East Central Energy sets first rate adjustment since 2018
The average East Central Energy member will see about a 6% increase on their electric bill in 2024. ECE President Justin Jahnz said on...
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Dec 12, 20231 min read
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Municipalities in east central Minnesota focus on passing final budgets, tax levies for 2024
The Pine City Council pushed back the approval of its 2024 budget and tax levy following a contentious discussion. The city held its...
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Dec 11, 20232 min read
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Drone program to lift off at Kanabec County Sheriff's Office
A drone program at the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office will take flight after approval from the county board. A public hearing was held...
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Dec 8, 20231 min read
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Isanti County offers administrator position to Usher
The Isanti County Board of Commissioners has unanimously voted to offer Amanda Usher the position of county administrator. Usher is the...
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Dec 7, 20231 min read
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