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Life Link III closes New Richmond baseLife Link III closed its helicopter base in New Richmond on Wednesday. The helicopter has provided medical transportation for patients in western Wisconsin since 2005. The decision to close the base was made due to the shifting needs of the areas served. They will continue to operate bases in Rice Lake, Wis.; Blaine, Minn.; Hutchinson, Minn.; St. Cloud, Minn.; and Hibbing, Minn. Patients and healthcare providers in the western Wisconsin area will not be left without access to air medical transport services, according to LifeLink officials. As part of its response to the changing needs of the area, Life Link III will reposition its Eden Prairie helicopter base to the Anoka County airport in Blaine, Minn. From this location, patients in western Wisconsin will have continued rapid access to emergency care. The difference in response time is minimal and will not adversely affect patients, according to a LifeLink press release. Additionally, Life Link III will be able to provide rapid transport for patients in the north metro area and along Interstate 35. "The decision to make this change in our operation was not made lightly," said Stacy Brewers, Life Link III's director of Flight Services. "We have closely examined our demand for services and feel we can most effectively meet the needs of the most patients through these operational adjustments." Life Link III continually evaluates its helicopter operations to ensure it can best meet the transport needs of the western Wisconsin area, according to the press release. The focus of the company remains on providing rapid access to emergency care for patients who require it, officials said. For a complete story, see next week's New Richmond News. Published 12:05 Jun-19-09 | TOP |
County Splash kicks off with a splash The second annual Apple River Country Splash in Somerset kicked off Thursday, June 18. Weather reports issued severe storm watches and temperatures were near 80-degrees all evening, but that didn't stop the fans from pouring into Float Rite Amphitheater. No rain fell during the performances. Katie Armiger was the lead-off performer, starting at 2:30 p.m. Luke Bryan was scheduled to take the stage at 4:30 p.m. with Little Big Town following at 6:30 p.m. But, with the death of final act Travis Tritt's father, Luke Bryan and Little Big Town showed flexibility and shifted their time slots. Little Big Town ended up being the final act of the night, starting at 8: 30 p.m. Other upcoming performers at Country Splash 2009 are Jason Michael Carroll, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, SheDaisy, Clay Walker, Darius Rucker and Rascal Flatts. For more information about Country Splash 2009, listen to K102 (102.1 FM), visit www.country splash.com or call the Country Splash Hotline at 877-FLOAT-08. Published 12:07 Jun-19-09 | TOP |
One dies in motorcycle crash near Osceola A motorcycle crash on Thursday, June 18 at 2:15 p.m. took the life of Garrett E. Cardinal of Osceola. According to the Polk County Sheriff's report, an automobile driven by Donald E. Anderson, 79, St. Croix Falls, was stopped in traffic on South Highway 35 attempting to turn left onto 250th Street when he was struck from behind by a motorcycle, driven by Cardinal, 25, Osceola. Traffic was re-routed while rescue efforts were provided by Dresser Fire Department, Osceola Ambulance, St. Croix Falls Ambulance, First Responders, Dresser Police and Sheriff personnel. Cardinal died at the scene. Henry Olivia, 63, a passenger in the Anderson vehicle, was transported to St. Croix Falls Hospital for medical treatment. Although closely related in time and location, this accident is not related to the two-vehicle accident two hours earlier that day. The accident remains under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff's Department. Published 13:13 Jun-19-09 | TOP |
Five taken to hospital after two-vehicle accident Five people from two vehicles were taken to hospitals after a two-vehicle accident on Thursday afternoon near Osceola. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office report, at about noon on Thursday, June 18, a minivan driven by Anthony J. Hansen, 17, Osceola, was attempting to cross South Highway 35 at 248th Street when he was struck by an automobile driven by Dawn A. Berger, 30, St. Croix Falls. Four of the five passengers in the Hansen vehicle were transported to the Osceola Medical Center for treatment. Berger was taken to St. Croix Falls Hospital for treatment. Although closely related in time and location, this accident is not related to the fatal motorcycle crash two hours later that day. The accident remains under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff's Department. Published 13:14 Jun-19-09 | TOP |
WDNR board meets Tuesday in New Richmond The Natural Resources Board, policy-making body for the state Department of Natural Resources, will hold its regular monthly meeting here Tuesday and Wednesday, June 23-24. The board will convene at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in New Richmond to act on proposed fishing and clamming regulations approved by state residents at the 2009 Spring Fish and Wildlife Rules Hearings and to authorize public hearings for "fisheries housekeeping rule revisions." The board will also act on 11 land or easement acquisitions and hear an update on the state's wolf management plan. Tuesday afternoon, the NRB will join with the Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Board to tour and receive presentations at three locations: Common Harvest Farm - a sustainable development farm - in Osceola; River Island Park in Star Prairie; and Emerald Dairy in Emerald. The board will again convene at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in New Richmond. On the day's agenda will be board action on proposed revisions to NR115 shoreland protection regulations. Board members, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the State Senate are Christine L. Thomas - Chair, Stevens Point; Jonathan P. Ela - Vice Chair, Madison; John W. Welter - Secretary, Eau Claire; David Clausen, Amery; Preston D. Cole, Milwaukee; Gary E. Rohde, River Falls; and Jane Wiley, Wausau. The agenda and information about the NRB can be found on the DNR's website. Published 13:35 Jun-19-09 | TOP |
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