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Mora 'in early stages' of exploring veterans memorial site becoming city park
The city of Mora is in the early stages of exploring the possibility of the veterans memorial site becoming a city park. At last week's...
wcmpnews
May 301 min read
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Isanti man charged with attempted murder after threatening to shoot law enforcement officers
An Isanti man is facing multiple charges after a May 10 incident where he threatened to shoot law enforcement officers. 35-year-old...
wcmpnews
May 282 min read
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Bridge closure to start June 9 for Ann River project
Work on the Ann River bridge replacement project in Kanabec County will begin with a bridge closure starting on June 9. According to...
wcmpnews
May 271 min read
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Coin School recommended for national registry of historic places
The Coin School located at the Kanabec History Center in Mora has been nominated to be placed on the national registry of historic...
wcmpnews
May 271 min read
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Isanti County Sheriff's Office investigating incident where school bus left roadway
The Isanti County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident where a school bus left the roadway on Friday morning. According to a...
wcmpnews
May 231 min read
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Mora City Council shares update on library needs analysis study
The Mora City Council shared an update on a needs analysis study for the city's library at Tuesday's meeting. The study is a joint...
wcmpnews
May 212 min read
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From the Front Porch: Interview with Braham superintendent Ken Gagner
I was able to speak with Braham superintendent Ken Gagner. Here are a few things we spoke about: • Gagner spoke about the efficiency in...
Adam Hefty
May 201 min read
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Man pleads guilty to role in 2023 Isanti County armed burglary turned homicide
A man pleaded guilty on Monday for his role in an Isanti County armed burglary turned homicide case in December of 2023. According to a...
wcmpnews
May 201 min read
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$63.7 million Chisago Lakes bond referendum fails in special election
Chisago Lakes school district voters rejected a $63.7 million bond referendum at Tuesday’s special election. According to unofficial...
wcmpnews
May 161 min read
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Unofficial results: Heggernes wins special Mora school board election
Matt Heggernes is poised to continue serving on the Mora School Board after winning a special election Tuesday to fill a vacancy....
wcmpnews
May 151 min read
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Kanabec County Sheriff's Office notifies public about sex offender's release
The Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office is notifying residents about a risk level-three sex offender being released in Mora on May 14....
wcmpnews
May 141 min read
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Mora, Chisago Lakes school districts hold special elections
Two area school districts will hold special elections today. Mora is seeking to fill a school board vacancy after a winning candidate in...
wcmpnews
May 131 min read
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Former Isanti police officer sentenced for sending sexually explicit material to a minor
A former Isanti Police Department officer was sentenced to a year and a day in prison this week after entering a guilty plea in a case...
wcmpnews
May 91 min read
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Fire risks increase with dry conditions
With a drier winter and the lack of rain recently, fire conditions have deteriorated in east-central Minnesota. Pine County Sheriff Jeff...
Adam Hefty
May 81 min read
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Public hearing request for tax abatement consideration for proposed Mora apartment complex stalls at Kanabec County Board meeting
A request for a public hearing on tax abatement consideration and a development agreement for a proposed apartment complex in Mora failed...
wcmpnews
May 72 min read
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Student arrested, replica firearm recovered after social media post prompts North Branch High School lockdown
A 16-year-old student was arrested on Tuesday after a social media post that appeared to depict a weapon within the North Branch High...
wcmpnews
May 61 min read
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MnDOT: Highway 169 reduced to one lane of traffic in Princeton through late October
Highway 169 will remain reduced to one lane of traffic in Princeton through late October. According to MnDOT, traffic between 313th...
wcmpnews
May 41 min read
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Mora woman faces 16 counts of mistreating animals after multiple deceased dogs removed from home facility
A Mora woman is facing 16 counts of overworking or mistreating animals — torture, stemming from treatment and condition of dogs at a...
wcmpnews
May 23 min read
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I-35 road work in Hinckley to resume May 5
According to MNDOT, road work will resume on I-35 in Hinckley starting May 5. Traffic will be single lane in both directions during...
wcmpnews
Apr 301 min read
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Mora High School student council to host candidate forum for school board special election
The Mora High School student council will host a candidate forum for the upcoming school board special election on Wednesday, April 30....
wcmpnews
Apr 291 min read
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