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| KRWC News 10/27/03 - 11/2/03 |
Authorities Intensify Search For Theft Ring Members
Authorities say they believe they're closing in on members of a large theft ring that has stolen tens of thousands of dollars worth of heavy equipment and recreational vehicles. The majority of the thefts have been in western Hennepin and Meeker Counties. Local authorities and the FBI are continuing their investigation. While some of the stolen merchandise has been recovered, most is still missing. Authorities say equipment dealers and the public should be very suspicious of persons trying to sell new or nearly new equipment or vehicles for a "too good to be true" price. If you have any information that may help in the investigation, contact your local sheriff's office immediately. |
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Bell Sentenced to 10 Years in Sexual Assault Case
A Twin Cities man has been sentenced to serve 10 years in prison for the rape and attempted robbery of a Buffalo woman early this year. 21-year-old William Bell of St. Paul was sentenced in Wright County court on Monday after recently pleading guilty to the charges against him in exchange for a slight reduction in sentencing. Bell will also serve a 34-month concurrent sentence for the attempted aggrivated robbery, and once released, will be subject to a mandatory 5-year supervised release program. The Wright County Attorney's office credits quick, accurate police work for gathering of evidence needed to prosecute the case. The crimes occurred in early January in the parking lot of a local apartment complex as a Buffalo woman returned home in the early morning hours. |
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Buffalo Food Shelf Hours Extended
Increased demand has prompted increased operating hours for the Buffalo Area Food Shelf. Director Nancy Campbell says she has seen a steady increase in use for the past 3 years, and the shaky economy over the past year and a half has only increased the need. New hours at the food shelf will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, and Fridays from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The food shelf is located on the west side of the Lakeview Mall in downtown Buffalo. For information on how to help at the Food Shelf, or to make a donation, call (763) 684-1699. |
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Central Standard Time Now in Effect
If you haven't changed your clocks and watches yet, you're probably running early today. Daylight Savings Time ended at 2 o'clock Sunday morning, and Central Standard Time is now back in effect. Most folks find that even when they think they've got all of their clocks set back, they still find a few here and there that haven't been changed yet, so set all clocks back 1 hour to get back to CST. |
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Halloween '03: Safety First!
It's Halloween 2003, the first Friday Halloween in a few years. Authorities say they're gearing up for a little busier Halloween than usual because of the weekend holiday. Another "Safe & Sober" saturation patrol will be in effect tonight as officers look for impaired drivers, and provide added security for trick or treaters. For youngsters that will be out tonight, adults should accompany them, keep a flashlight handy, wear light colored costumes if possible, and go only to homes you know. Adults should also check any goodies before kids are allowed to eat them. |
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Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District Voters Face Important Decisions
Voters in the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted school district will decide on new school board members, as well as saying "yes" or "no" on two referrendum questions next Tuesday. Voters are being asked to consider an operating levy referrendum, as well as a vote on bonding for a new school campus for the district. School board members say the time is right for construction of a new school complex, particularly in light of low interest available now. Some groups in opposition to the proposal however say the economy is too shaky to enter into a large bonding plan right now. |
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Minnesota Diabetes Plan Unveiled Today
New data shows that nearly a half million people in Minnesota either have diabetes, or are at high risk of developing the disease. The report is being released today by the Minnesota Department of Health, along with a new comprehensive plan for battling the disease. Minnesota Diabetes Plan 2010 sets goals for dramatically reducing the impact of the disease over the next decade. The plan includes strategies for advocating for diabetes-related issues, eliminating diabetes health disparities, accessing health care, developing partnerships, and evaluating progress. Log on to find out more at www.health.state.mn.us/diabetes. |
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New Log Cabin Interpretations at Wright County Historical Society
The Wright County Historical Society is in the process of new interpretations for its three log cabins that are a part of the collection. Museum Curator and Coordinator Maureen Galvin says its part of an exciting new project to portray the log cabins in a fashion that is much more like the actual furnishings may have been when the original families occupied them. The work is being done after new grants recently awarded to the Historical Society. For complete information on the new interpretations, contact the Heritage Center on north Highway 25 in Buffalo at (763) 682-7323. |
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Statewide Forums Study Impact of Budget Cuts on Kids
A series of statewide seminars to explore the impact of state budget cuts on early childhood and education programs got underway this week. Advocates for Minnesota kids say they're becoming alarmed that some parents are choosing to go onto welfare because they can't afford the cost of programs. Other reports say some parents have chosen to let go of their health insurance coverage because they can't afford both the insurance and childcare costs at the same time. Ann Kaner-Roth with Child Care WORKS of Minnesota says the forums scheduled throughout the state for the next few months will hear testimony from parents, childcare providers, educators, and others who are affected by state service changes. The group will provide the information to legislators before the start of the next session. |
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