Delano Football Advances
State Quarterfinals
FINAL Class 3A
Delano 40
Redwood Valley 15
The Tigers next game will be in the Metrodome on Saturday the 15th vs. Crookston at 3:30pm. The winner will advance to the Prep Bowl Championship game. |
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Energy Assistance Program Available to Help With Winter Heating
The Wright County Community Action agency is again operating the Energy Assistance Program, or EAP in our area. The program helps income eligible households to pay a portion of the cost of their fuel bills. The program can also provide assistance to households in need of emergency related repairs. For more information on the program, contact W.C.C.A. at (320) 963-6500, or stop by their offices on West Division Street in Maple Lake. |
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Homemade Explosive Device Seriously Injurs Metro Man
A Twin Cities man was seriously injured by a homemade explosive device in a weekend incident in neighboring Sherburne County. Sheriff's Department officials say 26-year old David Malkerson of Coon Rapids and another north metro man were in a secluded area of rural Big Lake Township Saturday night where a number of appliances had been abandoned. Authorities say Malkerson had rigged a type of explosive device that he told his friend he was going to throw into an old stove to watch it blow up. When the man lit the fuse, it apparently went off prematurely. Malkerson lost his hand and had facial injuries from shrapnel. The other man rushed Malkerson to Elk River to the Sherburne County Government center where he received emergency treatment by jail officials. He then was airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center. The incident is still under investigation by the Sherburne County Sheriff's Department. |
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Latest Safe & Sober Campaign a Success
Local law enforcement officials are calling the latest "Safe & Sober" campaign wave in Wright County a success. Local police officers joined Sheriff's deputies and the State Patrol in saturation patrols on Highway 55 in Wright County. Over 100 vehicles were stopped, with five intoxicated drivers safely removed from the road. Several other citations were issued. The next "Safe & Sober" saturation wave is slated for the last two weekends of November, and will concentrate mainly on seatbelt compliance. |
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Maple Lake Community Marks 1-Year Anniversary of Josh Guimond Disappearance
Sunday, a Wright County community marked the one year anniversary of the disappearance of one of its young adults. November 9th, 2002 was the last time that anyone has seen 20-year-old Josh Guimond of Maple Lake. The St. John's University college student left a card game at a friend's apartment on the Collegeville campus just before midnight that Saturday night, and has never been seen since. Stearns County authorities are still treating the disappearance as a missing persons case, though Josh's parents are convinced that he may have been abducted. Anyone with any information in the case should contact authorities immediately. |
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Red Cross Blood Request
The American Red Cross is hoping that families throughout the area start a new holiday tradition this season of donating blood. The holiday season is one of the most difficult times of the year to convince people to donate blood, yet it can be a time of critical need. The next bloodmobile visit in Wright County is set for November 29th from 8 AM to 2 PM at the Maple Lake VFW club. To make an appointment, call (320) 963-5598, or be a walk-in donor. |
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Rep. Tony Kielkucki to Step Down
A state lawmaker from our region says he'll be stepping down later this month. State Representative Tony Kielkucki of Lester Prairie has confirmed that he will resign his seat November 24th to pursue other opportunities within state government. Speculation has it that the Kielkucki will take a post within the Secretary of State's office. Kielkucki is a 4-term republican who has represented a portion of Wright County throughout much of his time in St. Paul until re-districting changed his area of representation to the Meeker and McLeod county areas. A special election will need to be held to fill the seat. There's no word yet from the Governor's office as to when that special election will be held. |
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South Haven Fire Department to Receive FEMA Grant
The South Haven fire department will receive more than 34 thousand dollars in federal grant monies from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA announced this week that the grant will be awarded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for Fire Operations and Firefighter Safety. The funds can be used at the department's discretion for training, wellness and fitness, equipment, and personal protective gear. Several other fire departments across the area have received similar grants under the FEMA program. |
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Veterans Day Activities Today
A special Veterans' Day ceremony is scheduled for today in Maple Lake. The special observance will feature a welcoming address by Congressman Mark Kennedy, and a special address by Charles W. Lindberg, the last living survivor of the first flag raising on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. The event is open to the public, and is scheduled for 1 PM at the Maple Lake High School Auditorium. Other Veterans' Day activities include a special flag raising and dedication at 12 noon at the Buffalo Veterans Memorial Park at the site of the old downtown water tower. Many other Veterans' Day activities are planned. Check with your local American Legion or VFW if you are unsure of times and places for commemorative events. |
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Watkins Man Arrested on Federal Charges
Authorities in Meeker County have arrested on several federal charges in Minnesota and Illinois. 49-year-old Gary Wikelius of Watkins was arrested on charges of kidnapping in Illinois and Minnesota charges of possession of child pornography. Wikelius was turned over to federal agents after his arrest on Thursday. Meeker County authorities had been working in cooperation with federal agents in both Minnesota and Illinois. |
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Wisconsin Teen Arrested in Elk River, Suspected of Murder
A western Wisconsin teenager accused of killing his mother is being held at the juvenile detention facility at Lino Lakes. The 14-year-old boy was arrested Monday night in Elk River after driving erratically in his mother's mini-van. Authorities say the boy has confirmed that he argued with his mother Sunday, leading to the shooting. The boy was reportedly planning on trying to drive to Mexico. Meanwhile, an autopsy is planned on the victim, 45-year-old Bonnie Hills of Danbury, Wisconsin. |
