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| KRWC News 9/20/04 - 9/26/04 |
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Buffalo Fall Clean-up Event Saturday
The City of Buffalo will hold its annual Fall Clean-up tomorrow. This year's clean-up will be held at the Buffalo Civic Center from 8 AM to 2 PM. Metal, demolition materials, general household appliances, electronics and other general discardable items will be accepted. No hazardous materials, water softeners, motor oil, paint or other liquids will be accepted. A flat fee will be charged per load, with additional charges for appliances. Those attending the Fall Clean-up must show proof of residence in Buffalo will be checked at the gate. Times for the Fall Clean-up once again are 8 AM to 2 PM at the Buffalo Civic Center. |
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Cokato Liquor Sale Petition Fails
There will be no vote on allowing liquor sales within the city limits of Cokato this fall after all. Only 132 of the more than 200 signatures on a petition that had been presented to the Cokato City Council could be verified as those of registered voters in the city. City officials say because the state required number of verifiable signatures was not met, the “wet vs. dry” question will not be on the November ballot in the city. |
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Highway 24 Improvement Open House / Public Hearing This Evening
Proposed changes and safety improvements to Highway 24 between the Wright County communities of Annandale and Clearwater will be discussed at an open house and public hearing this afternoon and evening in Annandale. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host the open house today from 4:30 to 8 PM at the Bendix Elementary School in Annandale. The proposals call for shoulder widening, repair or replacement of culverts, flattening of ditches to improve safety, and the replacement of the bridge over Warner Creek. The project carries an estimated price tag of 6.5 million dollars, and would begin in the 2006 construction season. The construction would take two years to complete. Residents and interested persons may attend the open house to review the proposals and environmental assessment, as well as offering written or verbal comments to MnDOT representatives on hand. |
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I-94 Road Work Continues Tonight in Wright County
Road work continues tonight in Wright County on Interstate 94 near Enfield. MnDOT says concrete pavement repairs will be made as crews will grind the surface to make improvements in smoothness and ride quality. Work on the three mile section of roadway will be done at night to minimize impact on traffic. Drivers should be aware however, that the right lane of eastbound I-94 will be closed where the work will be done, causing some delays and some stop and go traffic. Work is expected to continue through Friday. |
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Local Unemployment in August Up Slightly
Wright County's unemployment rate was up slightly in August. Figures released this week from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development show Wright County's non-seasonally adjusted unemployment was at 4.3 percent, up 2/10ths of a percent from July, but still 2/10ths of a percent lower than in August of last year. The August rate equaled the Minnesota rate of 4.3 percent, compared to a 5.4 percent jobless rate nationally. August marked the 4th consecutive month that the unemployment rate in Wright County was at or below 5 percent. |
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MN House Candidates Address Issues Saturday Morning in Waverly
The first of what is expected to be a lively political candidate forum season leading up to the November elections takes place tomorrow morning in Waverly. The St. Mary's Social Justice Committee organized the forum that will feature candidates for Minnesota House District 18 B and 19 B. District 18 B incumbent, Republican Dean Urdahl and DFL challenger David Detert are expected to be on hand, along with both candidates for District 19 B, DFL'er Lori Schmidt and Republican Tom Emmer. The event will be held at the Waverly Knights of Columbus Hall, with doors opening at 9 AM, and the forum beginning at 9:30. |
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Miss Minnesota, Wright County Native Tiffany Ogle Appears in Miss America Pageant
An extraordinary summer came to an end Saturday night in Atlantic City, New Jersey where Tiffany Ogle, originally from Waverly, represented Minnesota in the Miss America Pageant. Ogle did not make the top 10 finalists, so her screen time during the telecast was very brief, though she was featured in some portions of the evening. Deidre Downs, Miss Alabama is the new Miss America. Miss Louisiana, Jennifer Dupont was first runner-up. |
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President Makes Impromptu Stop in Monticello
President George W. Bush reportedly made a brief, unscheduled stop in Monticello Thursday as his campaign bus motorcade made its way through the community following a visit to St. Cloud, and on the way to a stop in Blaine. The president's motorcade was traveling from I-94 to Highway 10 when it made a brief stop in the city for handshaking. Traffic was blocked off until the motorcade cleared the area. President Bush made three campaign stops in the state on Thursday. Minnesota is considered a “toss up” state despite its long traditions of supporting Democrats. Some political analysts have suggested the Bush campaign is keeping the pressure on in Minnesota because they feel they have a chance to win the state's electoral votes, and that challenger John Kerry has little chance of winning the election without carrying states like Minnesota. |
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Rocori High School Marks 1 Year Anniversary of Fatal Shootings
Students, administration and faculty at Rocori High School in Cold Spring mark the first anniversary today of the tragic school shootings that claimed two lives. Students will be at school today, though most classes will be suspended to mark the one-year anniversary of the shootings that claimed the lives of Aaron Rollins and Seth Barthel. Fellow student Jason McLaughlin is charged with the shooting deaths, and has been found competent to stand trial as an adult. The district has planned a theme for the day entitled “Life is a Celebration.” School officials hope to provide a positive message of hope despite the tragic events of a year ago. Educators say the theme will be consistent with the thought behind the recently dedicated memorial at Rocori High School. Some of the events planned for the day include special motivational speakers, a quiet picnic-style lunch, a moment of silence marking the exact moment of the shootings and a district-wide balloon release. |
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Scientist Panel Says Renewable Energy Could Mean More Jobs for Minnesota
A new study be a group called the Union of Concerned Scientists says renewable energy could boost the state's economy. President of the group, Kevin Knobloch says a new national standard designed to increase energy from renewable sources would benefit states like Minnesota. The group claims 13 billion dollars leave Minnesota yearly to pay for imported coal, petroleum, natural gas and uranium. Knobloch says Minnesota could be a big winner if it increased its investment in renewable sources of energy. |
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