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| KRWC News 5/3/04 - 5/9/04 |
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3 Arrested on Methamphetamine Related Charges
The Wright and Sherburne County Sheriff's Departments worked together on 3 recent arrests related to methamphetamine production. Wright County investigators were conducting surveillance last week on 38-year-old Darrell Glover, which led them to the home of Glover's sister in Becker Township in Sherburne County. After Glover was arrested during a traffic stop, investigators obtained a search warrant to search the home of 52-year-old Anthony and 44-year-old Lori Gallick. Authorities found methamphetamine and all the items necessary to manufacture meth. Both individuals were arrested on aiding and abetting production of methamphetamine, 5th degree possession, and a firearms violation. Glover meanwhile was charged with manufacture of methamphetamine. Officials say the arrests are a good example of cooperation between law enforcement agencies to continue the crackdown on meth and other drugs. |
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Annandale Fire Truck Crashes
Annandale firefighters found themselves in a dangerous situation this past weekend, not because of the grass fire that they were on their way to battle, but because of a traffic mishap that damaged a fire truck, and momentarily trapped 5 fire crew members inside. The Annandale pumper truck was on its way to assist the Clearwater department with a grass fire shortly after 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Since the truck was on a “routine response”, it was being driven normally with no flashing lights or sirens. As the truck slowed to turn right off State Highway 24, onto County Road 39, a southbound pickup truck moved over the center line to get around a bicycle rider. The driver of the fire truck moved the truck onto the shoulder to avoid the pickup truck, but the shoulder was too soft for the heavy load, and the truck was pulled into the ditch where it struck and broke off a power pole. The energized power lines from the pole fell on the truck, and onto the ground where a small grass fire broke out. The firefighters were faced with a difficult choice. Normally, anyone trapped inside a vehicle that is in contact with power lines would want to wait for help to arrive and move the lines because of the possibility of electrocution. But in this case, with the grass fire getting larger right around them, the firemen had to jump out the passenger side of the truck where they could jump far enough so as not to come in contact with the vehicle and the ground at the same time. The Maple Lake Fire Department was called to extinguish the grass fire. Though the Annandale pumper truck sustained some damage, it was able to be driven back to the fire hall. No one was injured in the incident. |
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Author to Speak on Bullying, Breaking Cycle of Violence
An internationally known speaker and author will visit Wright County on Tuesday with a presentation on bullying and intimidation among young people, and how to help break the cycle of violence. Barbara Coloroso will give the presentation entitled, "The Bully, The Bullied, and the Bystander, Breaking The Cycle of Violence." Coloroso will speak on identifying the bully, and examining how and why a child becomes a bully or the target of a bully, and the role that bystanders play in perpetuating the cycle. Coloroso will speak Tuesday at 7 PM at the Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public. |
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Coleman Staffer Back in Wright County
A representative of U.S. Senator Norm Coleman's staff will be back in Wright County today to visit with residents and local officials regarding the senator's "Rural Renaissance Act." Coleman staffer Patrick Connolly will be in St. Michael this afternoon from 3 to 3:30 PM at the St. Michael City Hall. The meetings are helpful in gathering feedback on Coleman's legislation, which proposes a one-time 50 billion dollar investment to rural communities nationwide. Response from those attending the local visits will be used to help structure the “Rural Renaissance Act” into something beneficial for all outstate Minnesota communities. Connolly made similar stops earlier this week in Maple Lake and South Haven. |
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Coleman Staffer to Make Stops in Wright County
A representative of U.S. Senator Norm Coleman's staff will make stops in Wright County this week to visit with residents and local officials regarding the senator's "Rural Renaissance Act." Patrick Connolly will visit Maple Lake's city hall Tuesday from 10:30 to 11 AM, and in South Haven at the city hall from 12:15 to 12:45 PM. Thursday, Connolly will stop in St. Michael from 3 to 3:30 PM at the St. Michael city hall. Coleman's legislation proposes a one-time 50 billion dollar investment to rural communities nationwide. Feedback from those attending the local visits will be used to help structure the Rural Renaissance Act into something beneficial for all outstate Minnesota communities. |
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County Fair Plans Underway
Though we haven't officially hit the summer season, many plans are already locked-in for the annual Wright County Fair. Three Fair Board members and their spouses recently attended a 3-day Zone 4 Fair Conference in Minot, North Dakota, returning home excited to make this year's fair the most enjoyable ever. All the favorites will be back, including the demolition derby, the kiddie pedal tractor pull, midway rides, and the talent contest, plus the addition of a new ATV pull, and music from the country, old-time, and accordion music group “The Jammers.”
The Fair Board says there is plenty of room for additional commercial vendors to display at the fair. Contact Dennis Beise at (763) 972-2880 for more information on reserving your space. This year's Wright County Fair is set for July 28th through August 1st at the fairgrounds in Howard Lake. |
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Dayton, Other Senators Request Grace Period on Senior Prescription Card Sign-up
Minnesota Senator Mark Dayton was one of 13 U.S. Senators who signed a letter to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson this week. The letter urges the secretary to give Medicare recipients a 30-day grace period to change their minds or change programs after enrolling in a Medicare-approved drug discount card program. The problem in the sign-up for the new program which started this week is that pricing information is not yet available for all the cards being offered. Since seniors will be locked-into any card they register for through the end of the year, Dayton says he fears that seniors could find themselves enrolled in a program only to find out later that another program might have offered a better discount for them. Dayton and Senate colleagues are asking for the grace period to give seniors a month to change their enrollment if a better suited program is found. |
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Humane Walk For Animals Saturday
Animal lovers in our area are encouraged to take a "Walk in the Country" on Saturday to help raise money for the Humane Society of Wright County. Executive Director Dorothy Cheney says the annual walk is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the organization, which moved into a new shelter and office facility east of Buffalo late last year. Registration for the walk starts at 9 AM, with the walk from 10:15 to noon. Entertainment and fun in the park follows. The event will be held at Lake Rebecca Park near Rockford and Delano. For more information contact the Humane Society of Wright County at (763) 682-7061, or (763) 682-1029. |
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Local Man Named Minnesota Teacher Of The Year
A Wright County educator is Minnesota's Teacher of the Year. Tom Keating, a teacher with the Turning Point Alternative Learning Program in the Monticello School District was given the honor at a banquet in the Twin Cities on Sunday. Keating has a philosophy that stresses nurturing and helping young people to feel better about themselves in a society that is often quick to judge. Keating began his teaching career in Foley, teaching health and phy-ed as well as coaching for 11 years. He joined the Monticello School District in 1982, and currently teaches at-risk students. Keating developed the "S.U.P.E.R." or, Students Using Peers to Educate Responsibly program which brought struggling students together for the first hour of every school day, and focused on tutoring, mentoring and accountability. Keating was selected as Minnesota's Teacher of the Year from an original field of 150 nominees. He is now eligible for consideration for the National Teacher of the Year award, which will be announced early next year. |
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No Death Penalty Being Pursued in 1998 Armored Car Slaying
Federal officials say they will not seek the death penalty in the case against a metro area man who is charged in the 1998 murder of Brinks armored car guard Billy Strelow of St. Michael. The U.S. Attorney General's Office filed the notice that it would not be pursuing capital punishment in the case in U.S. District Court in the Twin Cities on Tuesday. 29-year-old Richard Oslund of Rosemount is charged with shooting Strelow outside a busy Target store in Bloomington in November of 1998 as Strelow carried cash receipts from the store to the armored car. Though Minnesota does not have the death penalty, the case did meet capital punishment guidelines under federal criteria. There was no explanation of why federal officials declined pursuit of the death penalty in the case. Oslund was arrested on the charges as he walked out of a state prison a year ago after serving time on other unrelated charges. He has denied the murder allegations. |
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Relay For Life Captain's Meeting Monday
A team captain's meeting has been set for Monday for teams participating in this year's American Cancer Society Relay For Life.
The meeting will be held Monday at 7 PM at the Buffalo Community Middle School. All team captains should plan on attending for an update on the Wright County event.
The public is invited to participate or watch the annual Wright County Relay For Life which is scheduled for July 9th at the Buffalo Middle School track. The Relay For Life is the largest fundraiser of the year for the local American Cancer Society chapter. Monies raised help cancer patients and their families, and additional cancer research. |
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Spring Fling Auction Saturday in Buffalo
The Buffalo Women of Today will host their 5th annual “Spring Fling Auction” Saturday. This year's proceeds will benefit the Crisis Nursery of Wright County, and the Tatanka Elementary School Playground Fund. Spokesperson Teresa Weise says the Women of Today take pride in carefully selecting organizations to contribute to with proceeds from the event. The Crisis Nursery of Wright County provides important services for parents who find themselves in difficult situations. Weise says the Tatanka Playground Fund is another deserving charity, and funds will help to provide new playground equipment. Saturday evening's events start with an auction preview and silent bidding at 5:30 PM, with dinner from 6 to 7 PM, and the live auction beginning at 7. Tickets for the “Spring Fling Auction” are $15 per person, and must be purchased in advance from any Woman of Today member. For more information, call Julie at (763) 682-4422, or Joan at (763) 497-5015. The event will be held at the Buffalo American Legion. |
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