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| KRWC News 3/22/04 - 3/28/04 |
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Annandale / Maple Lake to Appeal County Planners Provisions on Wastewater Plant
The cities of Annandale and Maple Lake say they plan to appeal a Wright County Planning Commission decision to add conditions to the construction of a joint wastewater treatment facility to serve both communities. County Planners recently gave the go-ahead on the construction of the facility in Albion Township, but with the provision that the treated effluent be piped to the north fork of the Crow River, instead of the initial plan to discharge into wetlands which would then disperse the flow south to the river. Officials with the cities say they are not convinced there is justification for the change which they say will add about 2 million dollars onto the cost of the construction. Property owners in the area however say that the original plan could flood farmlands and roadways. |
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Annandale Falls in Class 2A State Tourney
 Annandale rallied in the 4th quarter but fell short against Concordia Academy, losing 62-55 at Target Center. The Cardinals were powered by the 29 point effort of Tyler Haag. Annandale finished the season 24-4. Click Here for game pictures. |
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Coleman Staffer to Visit Wright County Next Week
A representative from the staff of U.S. Senator Norm Coleman will be in Wright County next week to gather input on his "Rural Renaissance Act." The plan calls for a one-time investment of some 50 billion dollars in rural communities across the country to help grow jobs, expand business, encourage residents to re-invest in their homes, and lure new residents to rural areas. Patrick Connelly from Coleman's staff will meet with residents and governmental officials at the Delano City Hall from 10 to 10:30 AM next Tuesday, followed by a visit at the Montrose City Hall from 11 to 11:30 AM. |
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Crash on I-94 Tuesday Claims Life of Rogers Woman
A 38-year-old woman from Rogers died early Tuesday morning when a westbound semitrailer truck went out of control, crossed the median, and crashed into the woman's on-coming mini-van. The State Patrol says Catherine Dahl died at the scene of the crash on eastbound I-94 near 101st Street in Maple Grove. Authorities say the driver of the truck was avoiding a MN Dot truck when he lost control. The truck driver was not injured. A passenger in the truck was treated for minor injuries and released from an area hospital. The crash forced the closure of eastbound I-94 for more than 3 hours Tuesday morning. Ironically, D.O.T. officials say the crash happened along an area where they plan to construct a cable fence in the median area to prevent such crashes. A similar crash in late December only a few miles from the site of Tuesday's crash claimed the life of 18-year-old Matthew Wilson of Monticello. |
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Hearing on Restraining Order Extension for Brian Guimond Continued to May
A Wright County man who is the father of a missing Minnesota college student says he hopes to be able to reach a compromise with St. John's University at Collegeville which recently banned him from unsupervised visits to the campus. The college had asked for a 2-year extension of the restraining order against Brian Guimond of Maple Lake, the father of Josh Guimond, a St. John's student who went missing without a trace some 16 months ago. In the month's since the young man's disappearance, numerous searches of the campus, its lakes, fields, swamps and many buildings have been conducted, but have turned up nothing. After Stearns County Sheriff's Department officials suspended the search, Brian Guimond took on the investigation himself, to the point of harassment of students and campus security personnel according to St. John's University officials. Guimond claims he is simply doing what he feels needs to be done to be sure that the search for Josh is not forgotten. A hearing in Stearns County on Wednesday was continued to May 14th after Brian Guimond's new attorney requested time to review the case. |
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MN Dot to Host Highway 101 Meeting in Wright County
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host a meeting in Wright County later this month to present preliminary findings of the highway 101 scoping study, designed to develop ways to improve safety and traffic flow on the heavily traveled highway. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 30th at the Otsego City Hall. MN DOT officials and representatives from its consulting firm on the project will be presenting information on design alternatives from three interchanges and an overpass, eliminating dangerous intersections with several Wright County highways in the communities of Otsego and St. Michael. Public input will be welcomed, and officials will also answer questions following the formal presentation. The date for that meeting once again is Tuesday, March 30th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Otsego City Hall. For more information, contact MN DOT project manager Craig Robinson at 1-800-657-3961. |
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Monticello takes 4th in Class 3A Boys Basketbal State Tourney
 The Monticello Boys Basketball team lost in Saturdays 3rd place game to Holy Angels 43-42. Holy Angels led after the first quarter 12-9, but Monticello went 6-for-8 from the field in the second quarter, outscoring the Stars 14-5 in the quarter to take a 23-17 halftime lead. Holy Angels Nathan Phillips scored his only point of the game with nine seconds remaining to claim the third-place trophy 43-42. Cory Laugen led the Magic with a game-high 18 points. Click Here for game pictures of the Magic's opening round win vs. Shakopee. |
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Safer St. Pat's Week
The St. Patrick's Day week was a fairly safe one on Wright County roadways. The Wright County Sheriff's office says no fatal or serious injury crashes occurred during the recent "Safe & Sober" expanded patrol period. Some 69 tickets were issued for various offenses, and 3 intoxicated drivers were removed from the roads. The next saturation patrol period comes up in May, and will focus on seat belt use. |
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Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association Annual Meeting Today
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association will host its 67th annual meeting on Tuesday, March 23rd at the co-op's headquarters in Rockford. Registration begins at 4 pm, with the free pork chop dinner starting at 4:30. The theme of this year's meeting is "Anticipating Tomorrow's Needs Today." The meeting will feature a presentation on the cooperative's achievements in 2003, and a preview of what's ahead in 2004 and beyond. Board Chair Chris Lantto, and President and CEO Mark Vogt will inform members about the sound financial condition of the cooperative and what is being done to address future needs. Director seats will be decided by votes in districts 4,6,7, and 8. Bingo, a silent auction, several door prizes, children's activities, and a grand prize drawing for a retired 1998 Chevy pickup will be among the many events. All co-op members and their families are welcome to attend. |
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AARP Members Lobby at State Capitol Today
About 200 Minnesota AARP members, including members from Buffalo are visiting St. Paul today to discuss issues concerning seniors with state lawmakers. Protection of nursing home residents against further funding cuts, and lower prescription drug costs are among topics expected to be discussed. Members were scheduled to meet with Attorney General Mike Hatch and state AARP President "Skip" Humphrey at a lunch meeting, along with visits with several other legislators at individual meetings at the capitol. |
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