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Isanti County Woman Hurt in Monticello Crash
MONTICELLO (WJON News) -- An East-Central Minnesota woman was taken to the hospital after crashing her car Friday morning. It happened on Interstate 94 just after 6:00 a.m. The Minnesota State Patrol says 20-year-old Jasmine Johnson of Grandy was eastbound when her car left the road into the center median and rolled.
Sherburne County sheriff report Sept. 26
The following individuals have been booked into the Sherburne County Jail for the alleged offense(s): - Dustin Josh Ollila, 35 of Zimmerman, MN 55398 for MSD Domestic Assault. - Logun Gustave Neubauer, 28 of Zimmerman, MN 55398 for GM 3rd Degree DWI Test Refusal and MSD Driving after Revocation. - Kacey Charles Swirtz, 37 of...
Mille Lacs county attorney lists recent convictions
Mille Lacs County Attorney Corey Haller issued the following report on recent convictions and sentencing in district court: - Floyd Collins Josie, Jr. found guilty of Fleeing in a Motor Vehicle and Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree. In April of 2021, Josie was charged by the Mille Lacs County Attorney’s Office with Fleeing in a Motor Vehicle and Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree. On September 16-19,...
Routine license plate check reveals stolen car
A routine license plate check in Elk River revealed a stolen car from Mille Lacs County on Thursday, Sept. 19. The driver was arrested as a result of the incident. A routine license plate check in the 19300 block of Highway 169 in Elk River revealed a stolen vehicle from Mille Lacs County, according to police reports. ...
Gymnastics coach accused of exposing himself at park
BLAINE, Minn. — A gymnastics coach in the north metro is accused of exposing himself to children at a park before inviting them to attend his class at a nearby studio.The 26-year-old man from Isanti was charged with one count of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct in the presence of a minor under the age of 16, according to a complaint filed in Anoka County on Monday.Blaine police were called to Carrara West Park just before 5 p.m. last Friday where they met with a woman and her 12-year-old son. The boy told police he had been sitting on a picnic table...
Milaca Meats aims to offer full-service experience
Local, farm-fresh meat is becoming easier to access in Milaca with the construction and planned opening of its newest meat-processing facility and retail store. The full-service Milaca Meats will provide locally raised meat from processing to smoking to retail all under one roof once its doors open, with the retail side expected to open in spring 2025. “We will have processing, wholesale, and retail options. We are going to take...
Milaca police report: week ending Sept. 19
The Milaca Police Department received the following calls for service: Friday, Sept. 13 7:56 a.m. Received a threats complaint on Third Ave. SW. 8:09 p.m. Suspicious activity was reported on Third Ave. SW. 8:12 p.m. Responded to a firearms complaint...
North Branch royalty prepares for Homecoming
Nora Toussaint and Jack Baker were chosen as Queen and King, respectively, of North Branch Homecoming for 2024. The school’s queen candidates besides Toussaint were Hailey Diaz, Dakota Esget, Ella Kuhlman and Drew Moryn. The king candidates besides Baker were Dooley Beaver, Ethan Kester, Tyler Minke and Jacob Robillard. Homecoming festivities at the school this week include three home sporting events on Thursday, Sept. 26: The boys and girls soccer teams will host Princeton, with the boys kicking off at 5 p.m. while the girls follow at 7 p.m., as well as a home volleyball match against Zimmerman. The next day the North Branch football team will host Duluth Denfeld, with kickoff set for 6 p.m.
Divers scour bottom of Mille Lacs to research and help clean-up iconic lake
MILLE LACS, Minn. — Mille Lacs Lake is known for many things. As Minnesota’s second-largest lake, Mille Lacs is a premier destination for fishing enthusiasts, averaging about 2.5 million angler hours annually. Except with more tourists, comes more litter. The popularity of ice fishing in particular has quickly...
DNR officer report Sept. 26
District 10 — Mille Lacs area - CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent time checking small-game, waterfowl, and archery hunters. ATV riding and angling activity was also monitored. Enforcement action was taken on duck hunting and ATV riding violations. A reminder that Minnesota law requires a wearable life jacket for every person on a boat, including waterfowl boats. ...
NB and RC football pick up wins, Braham falls to top 2A team in Barnum
The Rush City football team remained unbeaten Friday night, as the Tigers rolled to a 36-0 shutout win over Crosby-Ironton on Sept. 20, moving to an impressive 4-0 record. The team is undefeated through the first four games of the season for the first time since 2022, where Rush City ultimately finished with a 7-2 record and a loss in the Section 4AA quarterfinal. The Tigers’ offense took control of the game early on and the defense stood tall throughout the night, as the group...
Experience This ‘Must-See’ Halloween Event In Minnesota
As a child growing up in rural Minnesota, October was always a special time for me. I loved trick or treating, dressing up, enjoying pumpkin-face painted cookies from my aunt Marlene, and enjoying all the fun festivities of fall. I've just discovered a magical event that you and your family...
Milaca homecoming: The place where you belong
Milaca School District’s homecoming is howling into town the week of Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 with plenty of fun to go around. Events kick off with a pep fest on Friday, Sept. 27, to announce the homecoming top 10 royalty, preview homecoming events and celebrate fall activities. This year’s homecoming theme is “The Place I Belong” based on the song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver, to...
Drones officially banned from Isanti County parks
The Isanti County Board approved the changes to the county’s park ordinance as part of its meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 17. And with that move, it effectively banned drones from county parks. The commissioners originally tackled the topic during a meeting held Aug. 6 where they listened to public input about the document, which was created in 2014 and last updated in 2018. Before a public hearing on the topic...
From NASA to local radio: Milaca Hall of Fame introduces two more inductees
Milaca High School (MHS) recently announced a group of nine alumni to be inducted into its Milaca Hall of Fame. While the induction ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, the Union-Times plans to introduce each inductee to the community through a series of articles leading up to the ceremony. Each article will contain two candidates, with the last article containing three, and they will inform the...
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