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Cold Spring Middle School Student found with gun in school today.

April 12, 2011
ROCORI Middle School
Cold Spring, Minnesota USA

Official Announcement from School Superintendent Scott Staska,

On April 12, 2011, at approximately 9:00 a.m., students reported to the ROCORI Middle School principal that they thought they saw another student with a gun in that student’s locker.  The principal, Cheryl Schmidt, took immediate action with the reporting students and was able to identify the student offender and the locker.  The principal moved directly to the locker and was able to secure the weapon.

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Waite Park Road Construction Update

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In the fall of 2009, the DigElog Waite Park team caught up with a construction crew that was working on a new new Highway 23 project. As you'll see in the footage, the project consists of sewer, gutter, and sidewalk installation. With some help from Mother Nature, construction crews were able to work late into 2009 and pick up early in 2010. You can see the team hard at work and although it may seem as though not much has changed, the project is still on pace to finish up at Summer's end in 2010. For more city updates, stay tuned to DigElog Waite Park.

2010 Census

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In this story you will hear from Waite Park Police Officer Alicia Mages as she discusses the importance of filling out your 2010 U.S. Census Form. In an effort to reach every resident, the U.S. Census Bureau will be providing one-on-one assistance in filling out the questionnaire. These sites are called Questionnaire Assistance Centers (QAC). Locally, your best option for a QAC is at the St. Cloud Area Somali Women's Assoc.= 22 Wilson Ave. NE, St. Cloud.

If you do not receive a 2010 U.S. Census Questionnaire, you can pick one up at any of the following locations:

*Waite Park Library- 253 5th Ave North, Waite Park

*Schiffler, Inc.- 311 Railroad Ave, Albany

*Great River Regional Library- 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud

*Richmond Library- 63 Hall Ave SW, Richmond

For more information about the U.S. Census, call 1-866-872-6868 or visit www.uscensus.gov

4th Annual Soup and Chili Bowl Preview

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Here is a quick look at the 4th Annual Soup and Chili Bowl hosted by the Cold Spring Jaycees. The event will be held at the Cold Spring Brewery Distribution Center. Stay tuned next week for a full preview of this years event. In the mean time, check out last years coverage from the 3rd Annual Soup and Chili Bowl. 

The third annual Jaycees Soup and Chili Bowl was held on Saturday January 24, 2009 at the Cold Spring Brewing Distribution Center. Over 1800 people came through the doors on the blistery evening, and those who attended got a chance to sample some of Minnesota’s best soups and chilis. Profits from the event will go toward the ROCORI Trail project. Those who attended contributed over $500 in cash as well as donations totaling to over 1,200 pounds of food for our local food shelf. Altogether the event was an astounding success. Hats off to the Jaycees and all that helped to make this event possible. See you next year at the 4th annual Soup and Chili Bowl.

2009 Soup and Chili Bowl Photo Montage

Here's a combination of over 100 photos that the staff at DigElog put together in a music photo montage of the event.  Special thanks to Deb and Brian Eisenschenk for sharing these pictures with us.

St. Cloud's Highway 23 Bridge across Mississippi re-opens

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Many people in the greater St. Cloud area and the region are very thankful that the Highway 23 bridge crossing the river is now open again.  The newly refurbished bridge on highway 23 crossing the Mississippi in St. Cloud re-opened on Thursday, October 29th as the Granite City Crossing Bridge. In this story, Downtown St. Cloud Council executive directory Pegg Gustafson talks about the celebration that took place with the reopening of the bridge.

DigElog Network Game of the Week: St. Cloud Tech vs. St. Cloud Apollo

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This Wednesday, the DigElog Network will be showcasing another game of the week. Follow along from your computer as we broadcast LIVE from St. Cloud Apollo as the Eagles host the St. Cloud Tech Tigers.

If you missed last weeks’ coverage of our game of the week, you can still view the game in its entirety by clicking here. For more of the most extensive coverage of Central Lakes Conference Sports, stay tuned to DigElog Waite Park.

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WAITE PARK Citizens Successfully Rescue Local Post Office

In an effort to tighten the gap in the $6 billion loss the postal service will experience this year, closing the Waite Park Post Office @ 254 Second Ave South will not be a part of the solution.  This past week, Pete Nowacki, Postal Service spokesman, confirmed that the Waite Park site has been removed from the chopping block.  Congratulations to everyone who let their voice be heard to help influence this decision.

Waite Park to Participate in Minnesota's "NITE TO UNITE"

      

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On Tuesday August 4, 2009, the city of Waite Park will participate in Minnesota’s Night to Unite. In this story you will hear from Waite Park Community Officer Alicia Mages as she tells us a little more about what exactly the night will entail. Although the registration date has passed to host a party, you can still get out and enjoy the many activities that will be going on throughout the evening.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT OFFICIAL WAITE PARK NIGHT TO UNITE WEB PAGE