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MnDOT replacing I-35 bridges starting in April Public meeting at Pine City Library on Feb. 21 BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Four bridges on and over Interstate 35 in the Pine City area will be replaced in 2018 and 2019, according to officials of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), and the seven-mile stretch between the Snake River and Highway 70 will be resurfaced. New bridges will be constructed on the northbound and southbound lanes of I-35 over the Snake River. The I-35 overpasses for Highway 70 and County Road 7/Hillside Avenue/Pokegama Lake Road will also be torn down and rebuilt. WORK IN 2018 – HIGHWAY 70 OVERPASS The first stage of work will begin in April 2018, with the construction of a new overpass over Highway 70. The existing Highway 70 bridge was built in 1963. MnDOT Project Manager Roberta P. Dwyer said that work on the Highway 70 overpass will begin on or about April 16, and should be finished by July 19. The overpass will be totally closed while it is under construction. The detour for Highway 70 on the east side will be County Road 61 and the west side detour will be County Road 23. These county roads will direct traffic to County Road 7 or County Road 11 depending on the stage of construction.

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The Highway 7 overpass will be completely torn down and replaced in either late summer 2018 or early summer 2019.

WORK IN 2018 – NORTHBOUND I-35 BRIDGE This will be followed by the second stage: – construction of seven miles of northbound (east lanes) I-35 pavement along with construction of a new northbound I-35 Snake River Bridge. The existing I-35 Snake River Bridges were con-

structed in 1962. Dwyer said that I-35 should not close during construction, but it will be restricted to one lane in each direction on one side of the roadway from May 29 SEE BRIDGES, PAGE 14

New Lions ﬁshing contest a battle on ice “It’s a brand new venture,” said Pine City Lions President Bruce Nelson. “We have a lot of hurdles in front of us, but we have a lot of hurdles behind us. It has come along really well. All the stuff that they have put together is phenomenal.” Full information, rules and registration forms can be found at http://www.pinecitylions.com.

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The Pine City Lions are looking to take local area ice fishing contests to the next level on Feb. 10, with a $100 entry fee, a four-hour, two-person team tournament and a big cash prize for the winners. “There’s a history of organized ice fishing tournaments with two-person teams,” said Pine City Lion Brad Buys. “It brings a little more professionalism to it, a little more camaraderie and a little more drama.” The cash prizes are based on the number of teams entering, but if 60 or more teams enter, the top prize will be $3,000, with $2,000 for the second-place team and $1,000 for third place. “If we have 40 teams, we’d have something like $2,000 [for first], $1,200 [for second], $800 [for third],” Buys said. “All entry fees are going to the top three places.” Buys said he and the other tournament organizers are excited to help start what they hope will be a new ice fishing tradition in Pine City.

CONTEST BEGINS The contest will be held on Cross Lake starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, but the work begins the night before. “Friday night we’re all going to come together at a rules meeting at 7 p.m. at the American Legion,” Buys said. This will also be a last chance for teams to register for the contest before the cutoff at 8 p.m. Team numbers will be issued, and each team will be given a bucket. “That’s the only vessel they can turn their fish into us with,” Buys said. “It has a lid, and it’s our bucket.” SEE CONTEST, PAGE 14

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Pine City ﬁrst graders say hello to the world Kate Unverzagt welcomed visitors to the 2018 ﬁrst grade program “Folksongs and Dances from Around the World” on Feb. 1. Students sang songs from or about Australia, France, Jamaica, Germany, Korea and the state of Hawaii.

Basketball squad raises funds in ‘Hoops for Hope’

The Pine City girls varsity basketball team held Hoops for Hope night. Through donations and sales of t-shirts and ice cream sundaes, the team raised $950. This money will be sent to The Harbor Room at Cambridge Hospital and the Cancer Kids Fund at Children’s Hospital. The team is grateful to the community for their support.

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FEB. 8 ECFE Beach Party Early Childhood Family Education invites kids ages 2-7 to the Pine City Elementary School multi purpose room for a beach party from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8. There will be activities, prizes and a snack at the event. Parents are free and must attend with their child. Call 320-629-4030 for additional information.

tire bike race and “Spark” races begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday, and Skijoring dog/skier races at 11 a.m., both on Mora Lake. The Miniloppet children’s race is at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Call 320-679-2629 or visit www.vasaloppet.us for full schedule, registration forms, maps, trail conditions and additional details.

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FEB. 9 Designer Bag Bingo Designer Bag Bingo, to support the Pine City Ambassador program, will take place on Friday, Feb. 9 at the Pine City Country Club at 7 p.m. Seating is limited and advance registration is required. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 320-322-4040 to reserve tickets today.

using a mix of painting and stamping techniques with Kristin Webster from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Then “Grab a Hook” with Sarah Odendahl from noon to 2 p.m. and learn to read crochet patterns and yarn labels and practice basic stitches while creating a dishcloth. For cost or to register, call 320-629-4924 or visit www.pinecenter.org.

First Presbyterian Church, Pine City, will host “The Great Chocolate Cook-off” on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enter a favorite chocolate cake, cookie or candy recipe for a chance to win cash prizes. Entry forms are available at www. firstprespinecity.org or at the church office. For a small fee, the public is invited for tasting during the competition. Call 320-629-3592 with any questions.

PCftA gallery opening Lions ice ﬁshing tournament

Pine Center for the Arts’ next gallery exhibit, set to open on Friday, Feb. 9, will feature the artistic vision of photographer Dell Gross. A gallery opening reception with refreshments will take place from 4-7 p.m. For more information contact PCftA by email at info@ pinecenter.org or leave a message at 320-629-4924.

On Saturday, Feb. 10 the Pine City Lions will host an ice fishing contest from 8 a.m. to noon on the north end of Cross Lake, Pine City. Two-person teams will compete to catch sunfish and crappies. Registration forms must be received by Friday, Feb. 9 and are available online at www.pinecitylions.com.

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Paint a four seasons-themed series of trees at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Friday, Feb. 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m., with local artist Rachel Bigelow. Attendees will enjoy wine, appetizers and a friendly atmosphere for a relaxing night out with friends. Space is limited; call 320-629-4924 or visit www.pinecenter.org for cost, information or to register.

Enjoy an evening of early 19th-century entertainment with a lively country dance at the North West Company Fur Post, 12551 Voyageur Lane, Pine City, on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dance steps will be taught and called at the ball. Period or semi-formal attire is requested. Reservations are required; call 320-629-6356 or register online: www.mnhs.org.

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There will be Valentine’s Day baby back ribs and bingo at the Pine City VFW Hall on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m., open to players of all ages. Proceeds benefit the VFW education scholarship and Pine City Cub Scouts.

Storybook time & dream catchers at Mille Lacs Enjoy Native American stories at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. Then, from 1 to 3 p.m., children ages 8 and up can weave a dream catcher to take home. The woven web is believed to protect the dream world of the person who sleeps beneath it. Call 320-532-3632 or millelacs@ mnhs.org for more information.

FEB. 10 & 11 Open skating/open hockey On Saturday, Feb. 10 there is open skating at 2:20 p.m. followed by youth open hockey from 3:20 to 5:20 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. On Sunday, Feb. 11 there is adult open hockey from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.

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Vasaloppet Art Show The annual Vasaloppet Art Show and silent auction, held in conjunction with the Vasaloppet Ski Races, will take place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 9-11 in the basement of the public library in Mora. The free show opens to the public at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. More than 22 area artists are expected to display over 70 works of art. At 7 p.m. on Friday, an artist will lead visitors on a gallery tour, commenting on the art work in the show. Email art.kcaa@yahoo.com for information.

Vasaloppet ski race The 2018 Vasaloppet crosscountry ski race weekend in Mora takes place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 9 - 11. The main event Vasaloppet races begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday. “A Vasaloppet Trail Companion” free radio theater production will take place at Paradise Theatre at 7 p.m. Saturday. A fat

By freewill donation, a St. Valentine’s women’s brunch will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, 9 a.m., at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Speaker Lisa Nos Tollefson will present “The Importance of a Caregiver... Understanding Your Child’s Development Through the Power of the Caregiving Relationship.” Proceeds benefit Children of Joy preschool and tours will be offered. For more information call 320-629-2985.

The Women’s Christian Connection invites guys and gals of all ages for guest night on Monday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m., in Tobies’ Big Kettle Room in Hinckley for a presentation by Steve Marudas on the history of logging in Pine County. Music guests will be “Sons of Promise.” Guest speaker will be Ken Johnson who will share thoughts on “Pursuing Life With A Shepherd’s Heart.” Reservations may be made by calling 320-384-6413 or 320-2452783; walk-ins are also welcome.

Golf on Ice at Vannelli’s Sign up now to Golf on Ice on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Vannelli’s Landing on the south end of Pokegama Lake at 1 p.m. There will be cash prizes and raffles all afternoon. Call 320-629-9979 for more information or to reserve a spot.

Super Art Saturday at PCftA The public is invited to Super Art Saturday classes at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Saturday, Feb. 10. Create an abstract painting

FEB. 13 Family Law Clinic The Refuge Network is sponsoring a free, open to the public, Family Law Clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 4-6 p.m., at Family Pathways (214 Railroad Ave. NW, Mora, MN 55051). Attendees will learn the basics on Dissolution and Custody, receive helpful materials and have questions answered by an attorney. There may be an opportunity for two individuals to meet with an attorney individually after

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Winter Wildlifers From 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, families are offered a chance to discover wildlife through stories, songs, handson activities, games, crafts and snacks. Winter Wildlifers is a free, no-registration, no-obligation program for ages 2-8 that encourages families to get out and enjoy nature at Crex Meadows, 102 Crex Ave., Grantsburg, Wisconsin. For information email lauren.finch@wisconsin. gov or call 715-463-2739.

Library Lego Club in Hinckley Kids in grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Hinckley Public Library. Legos will be supplied by the library, so leave personal Legos at home. For more information, call the library at 320-384-6351, drop by the library at 106 First St. SE, or visit www.ecrlib.org.

FEB. 13 & 14 Memorial blood drives There will be a Memorial Blood Centers blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Walmart, Pine City, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and also at Hinckley-Finlayson High School on Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to sign up to donate, call 1-888-GIVEBLD or visit www.MBC.org.

FEB. 15 Driver improvement refresher A 55+ driver improvement course (four-hour refresher) will take place on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pine City Elementary School, 700 6th Ave. SW. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 888-234-1294, or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org.

Mid-Winter Concert Come and enjoy the talents of the Pine City Junior High Choir and Band students during their Mid-Winter Concert, Thursday, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m., at the high school auditorium. The free concert will open with the drum line and their glow-inthe-dark sticks, followed by the bands and choirs, and will end with Jazz Too! making their debut of the year. Email jkrinke@ isd578.org with any questions.

Pine City Reads ‘The Life We Bury’ Pine City area residents are invited to take part in a discussion of Allen Eskens’ book, “The Life We Bury,” on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Pine City Public Library. The book is available at the library, Chamber of Commerce, Pine City High School or the Community Ed office. Call 320-629-4030 with any questions.

MEETINGS THURSDAY 2/8 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City VFW Auxiliary: Pine City, VFW Post #4258 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY 2/11 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. Pine City Civic Center Board: Pine City ALC building, 8 p.m. MONDAY 2/12 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 2/13 American Legion & Auxiliary: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. Pine County Republicans: 7:30 p.m., Tobies, Hinckley WEDNESDAY 2/14 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

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The most beautiful bathroom in the world

Imagine stepping into pure luxury. Walk through the doors and feel embraced by the stylish arc of the circular building you’ve just entered. You’re surrounded by Ipe wood, the kind found in Brazilian rainforests. Above you is a soothing wood veneer ceiling. The total price tag: $7.2 million. Sounds pretty sweet, right? What is it? An extravagant new nightclub? A palatial Hollywood mansion? Nope. Editor’s It’s a rest stop. And your tax dollars are paying for Soapbox it. Mike A $7.2 million rest stop. This, unfortunately, Gainor is not only a real, actual thing, it’s a real, actual thing not too far from here. It’s the budget for the Goose Creek Rest Stop, currently being reconstructed on Interstate 35 by Harris. A $7.2 million rest stop. I can’t get over it. Let’s run a couple of comparisons. Here in Pine City, we recently built a brand new fire station. Some even said we spent too much. But that building came in at just around $1.1 million. The new Pine City High School Auditorium was around $5.6 million. And this rest stop is $7.2 million. You want to know something else crazy? Remember that Highway 70 reconstruction project that the Rock Creek and Pine City communities fought to get for years? That cost $8.64 million for 9.2 miles of work. Clearly, they could find a better use for this money. But instead, they’re creating somebody’s dream of the most beautiful bathroom in the world. Kudos to Minnesota State Representatives Brian Johnson, Anne Neu and Jason Rarick for writing a letter to MnDOT Commissioner Charles Zelle calling that department on this idiocy. Here’s an excerpt from their letter: “We are not questioning the fact that work was needed at the Goose Creek Rest Stop, but it appears you have chosen to build an opulent, overpriced facility when all that is needed is a functional building with new bathroom facilities ... it’s unconscionable that greater care was not taken to limit costs to ensure as much funding as possible remains focused on road and bridge infrastructure.” I couldn’t agree more. Zelle wrote a response to the representatives defending the expense, and in it he SEE BATHROOM, PAGE 5

The risks of ignoring traffic citations, legal notices and court notices In ancient times those who did not pay their creditors could be imprisoned until the debt was paid. In 2018 we do not have debtor’s prison, despite the insinuations of media reports. In Minnesota no one goes to jail just for not paying a debt or because there is a money judgment against them. The sequence of events for possibly being arrested regarding an unpaid debt is as follows. Assume Tom Doe owes XYZ Credit Corp. for unpaid credit card debt. XYZ sues him and obtains a money judgment through court. After judgment is XYZ sends Tom Doe a financial It’s in your entered disclosure form (disclosing income, assets and liabilities) which under Mincourt nesota law he must answer under oath Judge Steve and return to XYZ within 10 days(plus 6 days for mailing). If Tom Doe fails to do Halsey so, XYZ’s attorney can schedule a court hearing and obtain a court “order to show cause” requiring Tom Doe to appear in court and show cause why he failed to answer the disclosure. If the order to show cause is properly served on Tom Doe and he fails to appear for the hearing, then the court can issue an arrest warrant, with bail usually in the amount of the debt. The arrest warrant is issued not because of the debt, but because of Tom Doe’s failure to appear in court as ordered. You may end up in jail, maybe briefly, if you ignore a traffic citation. Failing to either plead guilty by mail and pay the scheduled fine and surcharges, or appear for court, can land you in jail. You also could find your driver’s license suspended. At each traffic and misdemeanor first appearance calendar, we have about 10 people fail to appear, some because they fail to change their residential address with the Department of Public Safety. They could be driving to work, or out on a date, or driving to

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‘You may end up in jail, maybe briefly, if you ignore a traffic citation. Failing to either plead guilty by mail and pay the scheduled fine and surcharges, or appear for court, can land you in jail. You also could find your driver’s license suspended.’

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BATHROOM: Price tag for Goose Creek Rest Stop near Harris comes in at $7.2 million

HALSEY: Don’t ignore traffic citations, legal notices summons which, among other notices, states the following to the Defendant (the person sued) in plain language: YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you [is attached to this Summons] [is on file in the office of the Court Administrator of the above-named Court]. Do no throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons … YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED

THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. You should at least call an attorney or do some research at your local county law library to find out the consequences of failing to respond in a timely fashion. Many Plaintiffs’ lawyers will give you an extension of time to answer the summons and complaint so you can consult with an attorney. The Minnesota State Bar

Association has a referral service which will assist you in contacting an attorney and meeting with them for a small fee or no fee for the initial consultation. Their website is at www.mnfindalawyer.com. Ignoring court notices only makes a legal problem much worse. Submitted by Judge Steve Halsey, Wright County District Court, chambered in Buffalo. Judge Halsey is the host of “The District Court Show” on local cable TV public access channels throughout the Tenth Judicial District. Excerpts can be viewed at WWW.QCTV.org. Go to Community and click “The District Court Show.” Judge Halsey may also be heard on “Legal Happenings” on KRWC 1360 AM (Buffalo) on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.

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described the scope of work for the project. Here’s what your $7.2 million is buying: • Demolition and reconstruction of a large portion of the car parking lot • Demolition of buildings, picnic shelters, trails and site amenities • Demolition of a 300-foot long, up to 22-foot tall, timber crib retaining wall (wall supports the car parking lot) • Construction of a new concrete retaining wall to replace the timber crib wall • Construction of the main rest area building and storage building • Rehabilitation of the truck and car parking lot pavements • Replacement of the wastewater treatment system • Drilling a new water well and service • Rehabilitation of two picnic shelters • Construction of handicap accessible trails and site amenities • Expansion of the truck parking lot to accommodate larger commercial trucks Please read through that list and let me know how that adds up to $7.2 million, because I don’t see it. Nowhere did Mr. Zelle say in his response that concerns about this enormous expense are reasonable. He did put this note at the end of his letter: “...the cost of constructing interstate rest areas is eligible for 90 percent federal reimbursement.” Ah. So it’s not state highway money we’re spending here. It’s federal highway money. Does that make it OK to spend $7.2 million for a rest stop? If you’d like to contact MnDOT Commissioner Zelle and express your feelings personally, please do. His email is charlie.zelle@state. mn.us and his phone number is 651-366-4800.

CONTACT YOUR GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES: PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 • Comments: 202-456-1111 or www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ • Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Fax: 202-456-4561 CONGRESSMAN RICK NOLAN • 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2366 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-0699 or Duluth Technology Village 11 E. Superior St. #125 Duluth, MN 55802 • 218-464-5095 • mn08rnima@mail.house.gov U.S. SENATOR AMY KLOBUCHAR 302 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 • 202-224-3244 Fax: 202-228-2186 or 1200 Washington Ave. S. Room 250, Minneapolis, MN 55415 • 612-727-5220 Toll Free: 888-224-9043. U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH

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On January 17 the Chamber team welcomed Katy Overtoom, owner of KT’s Cupcakery, as a new business in Pine City. We enjoyed samples of her “Whopper” cupcake at the visit and heard about her excitement in “making it oﬃcial” by starting more promotion of her delicious treats to the community. Every order is customized to ﬁt the needs of the occasion. Phone: 320.629.2208 or 763.267.9758 Facebook: @KTscupcakery Website: ktscupcakery.blogspot.com

Welcome ~ Talon Sanitation Talon Sanitation opened for business in the Pine City area in August of 2017. We ﬁnally caught up with their truck for a photo this month to provide them with an oﬃcial welcome visit. Pictured is Talon Sanitation driver, Joe along with the Chamber team. Talon Sanitation is locally owned and operated by Quent and Nikki Patzoldt. Phone: 320.629.1133 Facebook: Search Talon Sanitation By Mail: PO Box 199, Pine City, MN 55063

THIRD THURSDAY NETWORKING On Thursday, February 15th from 5:30 – 7:00 PM, all members of the Pine City Chamber are invited to attend a Happy Hour Networking event at Three Twenty Brewing Co. Join us as we celebrate and congratulate Nick and Cassandra Olson on their recent “Site Improvement Award” from the City of Pine City.

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Wicked Wrench Customs was created oﬀ of one idea. The idea that everyone is looking for that perfect shop that nobody thinks exists. We are that straight forward, quality work, no nonsense kind of shop. We are small right now but hope that with the support of our happy customers we will grow into something great! We service a variety of items: diesels, cars, bikes, boats, four wheelers and small engines. We also provide custom work for sound systems, performance, painting and bodywork.

~ New Location ~ Ameriprise Financial Services At the end of January the Chamber made time for a visit to Ameriprise Financial at its new location in the Hillside Avenue Business Complex. Past President, Julie Samuelson, presented a membership plaque to owner Bradley Turgeon and assistant Ashley Hartman. Ameriprise Financial has been a member of the Pine City Chamber since the business opened in 2006. Phone: 320.629.4997 Location: 1015 Hillside Avenue SW, Suite 3, Pine City, MN 55063

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Finlayson Reporter issues its last number in 1918

The County 4-H Public Speaking Contest held at Pine City was won by Wilfred Zalaznik, Pine City, who belongs to the Fast Freighters Club. The Office of War Information has divulged the following: “Beginning on Monday, February 8, 1943, shoes will be under the present rationing system, with three pairs of shoes allowed to each member of the family.” A. W. Wenborg recently received a patent on a garden cultivator which he applied for a couple of years ago.

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10 Years Ago, 2008 The Pine City Scrapbooking Co. Inc. (in the former Stahlke building downtown Pine City) officially opened Monday, Feb. 4. Owners Marni and Ron Steltz, also co-owners of the Divine Memories store, said they focus on stocking up on specialty items chosen from smaller suppliers to give buyers unique choices. Pine City Choir students recently participated in the Great River Conference Honor Choir, held in Mora on Jan. 12. The choir was directed by Dr. Timothy Sawyer from Northwestern College in St. Paul and featured students from nine area schools. Pine City students who participated are: Kellen Montague, Nathan Janzen, Katie Koppy, Jess Christensen, Jeremy Cox, Franklin Foster, Andrew Lutz, Derek Arnsdor, Kailee Willert, Clay Fischer, Alyssa Friese, Amy Wolfe, David Hambly and Dani Pangerl.

25 Years Ago, 1993 February brought mixed emotions for Dr. Anthony Romano. It signaled his retirement after 40 years of practicing dentistry in Pine City, but it also freed up his hectic schedule, giving him more time to pursue his unique interests. Jean Clemens of rural Pine City was the winner of the Pioneer Valentine contest. Her winning letter, identified as number 600, was chosen by a majority of votes by Pioneer readers. Clemens’ husband Bernie was the happy recipient of a $100 gift certificate to the Pine City Outdoorsman. Michael Zemek, son of Duane and Karen Zemek, Pine City, is serving as an academic assistant in the Gustavus Adolphus College music department during spring semester.

50 Years Ago, 1968 Since early October the $360,000 East Central Alfalfa of Grasston site has seen considerable activity, and much more is due prior to mid-May when it should be fully operational. Progress to date includes an office

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The train that made Pine City Pine City’s ﬁrst depot is seen above in the early 1870s, possibly in 1870 itself, the year that the Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad, later known as the St. Paul & Duluth, reached Pine City. The railroad’s route was responsible for the birth and development of the Pine City community, but caused the death of the Pine County stagecoach line and the Chengwatana settlement east of Cross Lake.

building, mill house and shop building. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Whiting were honored at their home on the occasion of their 65th wedding anniversary. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Smetana, Pine City, on the birth of their son, Scott Alan, born Feb. 1.

75 Years Ago, 1943 George Skalicky recently took the place of Martin Gjontes in the Desoto Feed Mill. He will appreciate your patronage.

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Herman Borchers has had a new floor laid in his shoe shop, and is fixing things up in general, and when complete his store will be greatly improved in appearance. On Thursday evening of last week a gay throng of young people called at the residence of Geo. Kick, and surprised his daughter, Miss Louisa. An enjoyable time was enjoyed until the clock struck 12, when the guests departed for their homes, with happy memories of the evening’s pleasures. Don’t shoot your black cat if you have one. It will be the companion of old maids the coming summer, and will be valuable to them. According to the Chicago World, crinoline will be the fashion, too. Young men, no show for you.

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The Finlayson Reporter issued its last number last week, leaving only nine papers in the county. Editor Butler is an excellent printer and good writer and seemed to give his town just as good a paper as it paid for – but even a newspaper man must make a living. The O. H. Ingrams of Sandstone received letters from their two sons, Herbert and Jess, who are in the army, each asking where the other was. Both were in the same camp in Texas and were sent telegrams to that effect, to give them an opportunity to see each other before being removed. The Sandstone basketball team met our boys in the armory last Friday evening, and were defeated by a score of 9 to 7, although they have a good team and are a fine sportsmanlike lot of fellows.

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Thirty-one states have social host ordinances (SHO) and Pine County Attorney Reese Frederickson will be drafting a proposed SHO to present to the county board. He spoke about the reasons for such an ordinance at the Pine County local government meeting last week. The ordinance is meant to make parents responsible for underage drinking in their homes. Parents may say they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what was going on, Frederickson explained, even with complaints from neighbors about loud music. The ordinance would close a loophole if someone else brings liquor into a party. Hosting includes allowing, controlling, aiding and procuring others to host. There would be criminal sanctions for â&#x20AC;&#x153;hostingâ&#x20AC;? an event where underage persons intend to consume or possess alcohol. It would be a misdemeanor and come with a sentence of 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Frederickson said he had the support of the county board and law enforcement. Pine County would join 25 Minnesota counties with SHO ordinances if approved by the board. He also gave statistics and updates on the criminal caseload. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not a high crime area,â&#x20AC;? Frederickson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a high crime detection area.â&#x20AC;? Crime rates have decreased since 2014 though Pine County led the area in 2017, with 1,425 adult criminal cases compared to Mille Lacs, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Aitkin and Kanabec County. The seven counties have anywhere from four to nine attorneys prosecuting cases. Pine County handles its cases with six attorneys. The numbers do not reflect multiple cases solved with the incarceration of one individual. Often one perpetrator is responsible for several crimes in one area. Pine County has a low incarceration rate. Frederick-

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With a pair of home games this past week, the Pine City boys basketball team enjoyed the comforts of home. The team had played just three of their previous 13 games at home, and was more than happy to pick up a couple of nice wins in front of their fans. Pine City is now 15-5 overall with six games to play. PINE CITY 74, BRAHAM 42 This was the Dragons’ first home win over Braham since Dec. 13, 2007. Stopping a home drought that had lasted more than a decade was sweet, and Pine City seemed to be enjoying the moment as the game went along. Parents and players alike appreciated the moment. “Braham is a rivalry game,” said Dragons head coach Kyle Allen. “Braham has had such success and was the face of basketball for this area for so long. Our boys understand the history that is there, how much this game means. Some people only come watch that game and our whole season is judged by them based on how we do in that game. We can have big games, good or bad, with other teams, but when we play Braham, I receive the most correspondence from alumni, community members and others than all other games combined. We know what playing Braham means to them.” The Dragons played great defense all night and limited the Bombers by beating them to lots of loose and 50/50 balls, and

rebounding relentlessly. Pine City was clearly eager to move their season along after the painful two-point loss to Hinckley-Finlayson in the game prior. “We wanted to get that taste out of our mouths,” Allen said of his boys’ return to the hardwood. “We played gritty defense all night. I liked how we tried to get in defensive position and take charges in the game; we ended up taking four in the game. Seth Logan has been an absolute beast on the boards for us; 13 boards, 12 of them being defensive, is unbelievably important to our team. Seth is starting to flex his ability on the boards and it is showing up big for us.” Balanced scoring was also a key as five players scored seven or more points. Seth Logan led the way with 19 as he tallied another double-double. Clay Logan had 16 while going 5-7 from the floor. Nick Hansmann had 13 and Konnor Jusczak had 12. Jake Rademacher had his focus on the defensive end as he drew the assignment of guarding Braham forward Levi Wylie. Rademacher helped the Dragons shut down the lefty, holding him to zero points. Pine City won going away in this one, which was played on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Two nights later the team would have a much tighter game to earn their second victory of the week. PINE CITY 55, MILACA 49 Entering this game, the Dragons were 0-4 on the season in games decided by six points or less. Al-

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On Tuesday, Jan. 30, the Dragons had their ﬁrst home win over Braham to stop a more than decade-long drought.

though the team struggled from the field and trailed throughout much of the first half in this one, Pine City made just enough plays in the final few minutes and used clutch free throw shooting to earn a big section win. “Very grind-it-out, gritty game,” said Allen. “We did not shoot the percentage we wanted, but we executed well on the boards and on the defensive end. Those two things saved us, and when we make them our constant, we are tough to beat regardless of what we shoot. Although we did not shoot well, we made some big time shots. Konnor Jusczak, Seth Logan and

Jake Rademacher all had big threes at crucial moments.” With the game tied at 46 with just over three minutes to play, Seth Logan’s deep three would put the Dragons ahead. Clutch free throws down the stretch for both Logans, as well as by Nick Hansmann, would seal the game. Hansmann was the only Dragons player who shot well, finishing with 20 points while Seth Logan had 10. Pine City’s defensive tandem of Jake Lunceford and Quentin Miklya did a great job holding Milaca’s Peyton Rothanburg in check with just two points. Damien Schwab also played some

big minutes in the post for Pine City as Milaca has a lot of size to contend with. All in all, it was a total team victory. “As a team we didn’t shoot well, but we did a great job of getting the ball to the hot hand,” Allen added. “Nick Hansmann shot well for us, and our team does a great job of recognizing who is having an on shooting night. Down the stretch, we had both Clay and

Seth Logan step up and hit crucial free throws to put the game away. Jake Rademacher’s leadership and grit really showed through in this game. He is willing to do whatever it takes to win.” The Dragons also added another win to their resume on Monday, Feb. 5 when they beat Isle 7831. Full coverage in next week’s Pioneer.

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Dragon hockey team picks up another win BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Result: Pine City Area beat Becker/Big Lake 4-1 Where/When: In Princeton on Thursday, Feb. 1 What happened: The Dragons fought through various adversities to earn this victory, as all night it seemed like things were just a little off. From a cold bus ride, to frigid temps in the locker room, and even Zamboni related delays, Pine City Area had to stay focused here to earn another win. “For some reason that team and that rink always give the boys fits,” said head coach Grant Nicoll.” Similar to the last time that these two teams met, the boys absolutely dominated play, but could not bury the puck against Becker’s goalie. It was a goofy night all around, but with all the chaos, the boys found a way to sneak a few past the very large Becker goalie and come away with their tenth win in a row.” Jan Zahradka had a pair of goals while George Miller and Tryston West finished with a goal apiece. Jonah Bergstrom had three assists. Alex Laven had 15 saves on 16 shots. What it means: Pine City Area is now 17-5 overall and has three games remaining in the regular season.

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Up next: The Dragons will host Legacy Christian on Thursday, Feb. 8.

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Marita Haberman shares her gratitude by helping others BY MARGARET MARTY NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

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Marita (Watrin) Haberman grew up in the Sandstone area on a large dairy farm with seven siblings. A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science Degree in dietetics and nutrition science, she was employed as a registered dietitian for 40 years at various institutions in Central Minnesota and for a time owned and operated a nutrition education counseling service. Married in 1969 to George Haberman, they raised a son and daughter while living in Centerville. In 1996 they moved to his parents’ home place north of Pine City and built their dream home there. Marita’s volunteer work has included extensive 4-H involvement in Anoka County where she and her husband received the 4-H Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award in 1988. She is a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 4258 in Pine City and has served as president, membership chair, and currently senior vice president (her husband served in the Navy during the Vietnam War). She has helped with special projects at the Pine City Library. She has assisted some school districts, including Pine City, in establishing the federal guidelines for school nutrition. She received the WCCO Good Neighbor Award in 1990 and the Allina Key Contributor Award in 1996. At St. Joseph’s Catholic church in Beroun, she helps serve lunch at funerals and is secretary of the Rosary Society. Marita’s most fulﬁ lling work has been that of hospice volunteer since 2002, serving in a 20-mile radius of Pine City. Her job as nutrition director at Cambridge Medical Center and her own personal experiences planted this seed in her heart. She is also trained as an 11th hour volunteer to be a comforting presence in the last hours of life. She was awarded the Hospice Volunteer Spotlight by Allina. “If you love people and love life, you probably have the spirit necessary to be a hospice volunteer,” Marita said. “You will always receive more than you can ever give.” “I want to be more grateful each year than I was the previous year,” she said. “Being grateful for my blessings motivates me to share my gratitude by helping others. We are here to serve.”

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Dragon girls victorious in only game of the week BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Result: Beat Braham 53-48 Where/When: In Braham on Tuesday, Jan. 30 What happened: The Dragons completed the season sweep of the Bombers by playing a very solid second half, especially defensively, as they held the Bombers to just six points for the first 14 minutes after the break. “We shot uncharacteristically poor, especially from the free throw line,” said Dragons head coach Ted Hasz. “Give credit to Braham for playing good defense. We made some adjustments on defense at halftime that seemed to work too.” Grace Langmade had nine points and 13 rebounds. Lily Wilson led the team in scoring with 13 points to go along with five assists. Alison Brown had 11 points, six boards, four assists and four steals. Ellie Hasz had eight points while Alaina Steele had six. What it means: At 15-3, Pine City is in the midst of one of the best seasons in school history. Up next: The Dragons picked up another win on Monday, Feb. 5, beating Isle 91-50. Full coverage in next week’s Pioneer. SARA ANDERSON | THE STAR

Freshman Ellie Hasz takes a shot during the winning game in Braham on Jan. 30.

Dragon wrestling struggles through injuries, sickness

Basketball ‘C’ team hosts tournament The Dragons girls C team hosted a tournament on home courts recently.

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Result: Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson goes 1-5 on the week Where/When: The Dragons traveled to Hibbing on Friday Feb. 2 to face Cloquet, Hibbing and Mora, and then was in North Branch on Saturday, Feb. 3 to take on Boyceville, Wisconsin, Grand Rapids and North Branch.

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What happened: With the Dragons struggling to field a full roster, it was tough sledding. “We had minimal guys this weekend,” said Dragons head coach Milo Allen. “We had some guys that were sick so we were operating with seven forfeits. Overall we’re trying to stay positive with numbers. We’ve got to get guys healthy, but with the guys we had, all the way up and down the line we were happy with how they wrestled.” A couple highlights on Saturday included Gavin Rockstroh who was able to get two wins, both pins, and Will Fix, who went 2-1 on the day. Carter Utecht also picked up a win in his only match of the day. Luke Knudson, Timmy Johnson, and Austin Eckert all earned the praise of coach Allen for their hard work. On Saturday, the Dragons beat North Branch 44-30 in a match filled with forfeits. Out of the five actual matches, Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson won two with Lukas Kemen and Robbie Decker. Kemen and Utecht also earned wins in a team loss to Grand Rapids.

What it means: Although the team is fighting through a lot right now, the wrestlers they do have are performing well.

Up next: The Dragons will compete in the Great River Conference Tournament on Friday, Feb. 9 in Ogilvie, and then will host the first round of sections on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

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Band students take part in Augsburg honors Three students from the Pine City Senior High Concert Band attended the Jan. 20 Honor Band Festival hosted by Augsburg University. Ninth and 10th grade students from around the state spent the day learning music as an ensemble with Augsburg Director of Bands, Erica Svanoe, and having breakout sessions with Augsburg instrumental faculty. Pictured: Emily Guzik, Kenny Vo and Trent Raudabaugh.

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Art brightens winter days at Vasaloppet show The Kanabec Country Art Association will sponsor their annual Vasaloppet Art Show in the basement of the public library in Mora on Feb. 9-11. This art show is held in conjunction with the Vasaloppet Ski Race in Mora. More than 22 area artists are expected to display over 70 works of art in the show.

Twenty-five years ago, Tammy Smith, RN, ONC, started her career as an RN at FirstLight Health System, quickly advancing to the night shift supervisor. Her desire for lifelong learning drove her back to school for her bachelor’s degree in nursing, and more recently earning a certification from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) as a Certified Oncology Nurse.

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Crash reported on Hwy. 70 STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

A driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 70 on the morning of Jan. 28. The Minnesota State Patrol reports that at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Jan. 28, a 1998 Ford F-250 driven by John Joseph Brennhoffer, 51, of Finlayson was heading eastbound on Highway 70 east of Keystone Street

in Rock Creek. The pickup veered into the ditch, rolled and came to rest at a tree. The driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, and the airbag deployed. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash. Pine County deputies, Pine City firefighters and state troopers reported to the crash site. Brennhoffer was transported by ambulance to Burnett County Hospital in Grantsburg with non-life threatening injuries

NEWSLINE Mid-Winter Concert at Pine City High School

The Pine City Junior High Music Department will be presenting its Mid-Winter Concert on Thursday Feb. 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the Pine City High School Auditorium. Showcasing the junior high groups will begin with the drum line and their glow-in-the-dark sticks, followed by the concert band and, performing styles from around the world, including Russia and the Middle East. The symphonic band will perform as well, with multi-cultural songs from the Saamis of northern Scandinavia as well as “Due North”, a musical representation of a toboggan ride in northern Minnesota. The choirs will follow the bands, with the 7th graders performing two poems from Emily Dickinson, as well as the always fun “Battle of Jericho.” The 8th graders will also perform a variety of styles including the spiritual, “I’ve Got My Ticket”, a Longfellow poem “The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls” and the fun “Misty Morning.” The concert will end with Jazz Too! making their debut for the year. All are invited to this free concert featuring the wonderful students of the Pine City community.

Woodchuck found sitting on bed

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Bret Grundmeier, working out of Hinckley said that last weeek he assisted a local trapper with an incidental catch of a large, adult bobcat that had its rear leg caught in a snare. After a lot of patience, and careful use of a catch pole, the barely injured bobcat was successfully released. Another wild animal call that was taken involved a resident that returned home and found a woodchuck sitting on the bed. Live traps were used to remove the woodchuck. DNR Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn, working out of Pine City, spent the week checking anglers in the Pine City area. He also assisted Wisconsin wardens with a license fraud case and issued possession permits for car hit deer. Wynn said that snowmobile

trails in the area are still in poor condition and most trails do not have enough snow for grooming.

Join Conservation Stewardship Program

The 2018 sign-up deadline for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is quickly approaching. The nation’s largest working lands conservation program, CSP, rewards farmers for their conservation efforts, and helps them implement additional conservation measures on their land. With contract payments starting at $1,500, CSP has helped thousands of farmers across the U.S. plant cover crops, implement buffer strips, develop wildlife habitat, and more. Interested farmers and ranchers must submit their applications by March 2, 2018, to be considered for this year’s sign-up. To apply, producers should stop by their local NRCS office and submit the initial application materials. For more information call 402-687-2100 ext. 1012 or coraf@cfra.org, or visit cfra.org.

Kelly Skalicky named president of Stearns Bank

Kelly Skalicky, daughter of Stearns CEO Norm Skalicky, was recently promoted to president of the organization. “I am humbled and honored to accept this new role. It is a privilege and, frankly, an enormous amount of fun for me to work with my father on a daily basis, and I relish this new opportunity,” said Kelly Skalicky. “As CEO and Chairman, Norm will continue to drive Stearns’ trademark entrepreneurial determination to “Get the Job Done” through his unparalleled ability to inspire innovation and top performance.”

Art show winners announced

Pine Center for the Arts and the East Central Spurs Chapter of Pheasants Forever have announced the winner of their January art show. First place, Peg Skalicky. Second place, Kristin Webster. Third place, Mary Sue Hughs. People’s choice, Peg Skalicky.

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Sandstone Health Care hires social worker Sandstone Health Care Center has hired Kari Ulland-Carlson as Social Services Director/Admissions Coordinator. Kari will help residents and families with admissions, coordination of care, discharge planning, medical assistance applications, education, referrals, and help with other concerns. “Kari has terrific experience that will significantly benefit our residents and their families,” said Tom Opatz, owner of Sandstone Health Care Center. “It is imperative to us to provide excellent, quality care and by adding social services we enhance the care that our residents need and deserve.” Sandstone Health Care Center bought the former Sandstone hospital facility in the spring of 2017 from the North Pine Area Hospital District. For more Sandstone Health Care Center information go to www.sandstonehealthcc.com or call 320-245-3150.

Fire deaths jump to highest level since 2002 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

More people died in fires last year in Minnesota than in any year since 2002, according to preliminary numbers released by the Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal Division (DPS-SFMD). Sixty-three people died in fires in 2017, a 47 percent increase over the 43 fatalities in 2016. The last time more than 60 people died in fires in Minnesota was in 2002, when 64 people died. The lowest number of fire fatalities on record was 35 in 2009; the highest was 134 in 1976. Fire death numbers become final once Minnesota hospital officials report their information to the Minnesota Department of Public Health in the spring. Seven people have died in fires so far in 2018. Last year ended on a particularly tragic note when four people — 4- and 9-year-old cousins and their grandparents — died Dec. 26 in a Hibbing house fire. The cause of that fire is still under investigation by local fire officials and the DPS-SFMD. The leading cause of fatal fires last year in Minnesota was careless smoking (nine deaths), followed by combustibles too close a heat source (four), according to preliminary data.

There were 19 deaths in which the fire’s cause was undetermined. PREVENTING FIRE DEATHS State Fire Marshal Bruce West said last year’s increase is concerning, because most fire deaths are preventable. “Fire is deadly, plain and simple,” West said. “If people don’t take the dangers of fire seriously and work to prevent a fire in their home, they could find themselves or their loved ones victims of the next tragedy.” West said it is difficult to pinpoint a reason for the spike in fire deaths. He urges Minnesotans to make fire prevention in their homes a top priority along with creating a family escape plan and practicing it twice a year. FIRE DEATHS THE PAST DECADE 2017: 63 2016: 43 2015: 57 2014: 44 2013: 44 2012: 50 2011: 56 2010: 39 2009: 35 2008: 52 FIRE PREVENTION TIPS Minnesotans can keep themselves and their families safe

by following these fire prevention and safety tips. SMOKING If you smoke, smoke outside and extinguish cigarettes in a sturdy ashtray filled with sand or water. Do not discard cigarettes in potted plants, leaves, mulch or other vegetation. Do not smoke while on oxygen. COOKING Never leave food cooking on the stovetop unattended; stay and look while you cook. Keep items like oven mitts, aprons and paper towels 3 feet from heat sources in the kitchen. HEATING Keep space heaters three feet from anything combustible. Do not leave space heaters unattended. Turn them off while you’re sleeping. Plug space heaters directly into the wall, not an extension cord or power strip. Have your furnace and chimney inspected annually. OPEN FLAMES Keep candles at least three feet from anything that can burn and never leave a candle unattended.

Use flameless candles instead of real candles. Smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms Test your smoke and CO alarms monthly; change the batteries at least once a year. Fire doubles in size every 60 seconds; a smoke alarm can give you the time you need to escape. Install smoke alarms in bedrooms, outside sleeping areas and on every level of the home. CO alarms should be installed within 10 feet of each sleeping room or inside each sleeping room. FAMILY ESCAPE PLANNING Create a family escape plan and practice it twice a year with everyone in your home. Start by drawing a map of your home that shows two ways out of every room. Make sure those ways out are easy to open (make sure windows aren’t painted shut, for example), and practice using different ones. If you have a multi-level home, consider putting an escape ladder near each window so you can get to the ground safely in an emergency. Designate a meeting place outside, such as a tree or utility pole.

ABOUT THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) comprises 11 divisions where 2,100 employees operate programs in the areas of law enforcement, crime victim assistance, traffic safety, alcohol and gambling, emergency communications, fire safety, pipeline safety, driver licensing, vehicle registration and emergency management. DPS activity is anchored by three core principles: education, enforcement and prevention.

ABOUT THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL DIVISION The mission of the State Fire Marshal Division is to protect lives and property by fostering a fire-safe environment through fire/arson investigation, code development and enforcement, regulation, data collection and public education. Data collected by the State Fire Marshal Division from fire departments statewide is analyzed and used to determine the best methods of public education and enforcement to improve fire safety in our state.

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County officials talk issues with towns, townships BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Township and city officials were invited to a local government meeting by the Pine County Board of Commissioners last week. The board has been scheduling these meetings twice a year. In January 2017, the county board and Assessor Kelly Schroeder held open houses to introduce a comprehensive plan. The plan was developed by the board and staff as a way to guide or control development of Pine County and the use of its resources. It became the main topic of discussion at the local government meeting a year ago. Presentations from Sheriff Jeff Nelson and County Attorney Reese Frederickson were on the agenda at the Jan. 30, 2018 meeting. Open discussion on other topics and updates followed, including questions about the commissioners’ push for countywide zoning. Commissioner Josh Mohr brought up the idea of a countywide dangerous dog control ordinance. Hinckley City Administrator Kyle Morell said Hinckley had a dog catcher until they lost their dog boarding facility. He said boarding the animals would be an issue of concern. Commissioner Steve Hallan said the county could create a dog control ordinance and the townships could choose whether or not to opt into the county’s management by adopting its ordinance. Dogs chasing animals was a police or civil court problem, according to one township official. County government is becoming overreaching was a comment from the townships. Another township officer asked if commissioners were still pursuing a countywide zoning ordinance. Hallan answered by saying their seven-hour strategic planning meeting in January involved countywide zoning. “We’re probably looking at an opt in countywide zoning ordinance,” he said, comparing it to the county’s sewage treatment (SSTS) ordinance. A year ago attendees at the local government meet-

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Officials from cities and townships in Pine County were invited to the county’s local government meeting last week to discuss current issues and get updates. Commissioner and board chairman Steve Hallan ﬁelded questions during the roundtable discussion.

ing asked if it was necessary to add another level of government, with countywide zoning, to control water resources and pollution when there were already state and federal agencies assigned to handle those issues. Farmers also mentioned the county board was overreaching at that meeting. They said they wanted less government and more autonomy for farmers in the management of their own land and less county interference. It was recommended at that time by Windemere

Township Supervisor Abe Mach that the county take the existing zoning ordinances from each township “under the umbrella of countywide zoning.’ The townships are diverse in their residents and land uses and have tailored their zoning ordinances to fit their diverse population. The county has set a date for its next local government meeting on May 29.

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until Oct. 5. “There will also be other lane closures prior to May 29 for construction of bypasses and preliminary work,” Dwyer said. Dwyer also said that there may be some night work done at each of the bridges and that this may include short stoppages of traffic or the use of the ramps for mainline traffic.

WORK IN 2018 – SOUTHBOUND I-35 PAVEMENT The third stage of road work in 2018 is construction of seven miles of southbound (west lanes) pavement on I-35 between Highway 70 and the Snake River Bridge. The entire seven-mile stretch of I-35 will be resurfaced using unbonded concrete overlay. Dwyer said the unbonded concrete overlay will be 7” thick and it will be placed over the original 9” concrete pavement and the existing bituminous surfacing will be milled down to 1.5” in thickness.

POSSIBLE WORK IN 2018 – COUNTY ROAD 7 OVERPASS MnDOT officials report that they may decide to reconstruct the County Road 7/Hillside Avenue overpass in 2018 once work on the Highway 70 overpass is complete, though that part of the project may wait until 2019. “If the Highway 70 bridge can be completed by July 19, 2018, then the County Road 7 overpass can be done in 2018,” Dwyer said. “Whether the work can be completed by July 19 depends on weather and steel fabrication for the beams. At County Road 7, if work is done in 2018, the work would start on or about July 23 and must be completed by Oct. 26.” The overpass will be totally closed

during construction. Cross traffic will be detoured. This would be a full replacement of the current northbound bridge, which was built in 1962. WORK IN 2019 MnDOT reports that work will resume in June 2019 with construction of the southbound I-35 Snake River Bridge. The second stage of the 2019 work plan is to construct the County Road 7/ Hillside Avenue overpass, if that work was not completed in 2018. “If the work is done in 2019, work would start on or about June 3 and must be completed by Aug. 30, 2019,” Dwyer said. “Weather and steel delivery are the two main factors that will determine the time frames.” Construction is expected to continue into October 2019. PUBLIC MEETING FEB. 21 A public information meeting for the scheduled I-35 bridge replacement at Snake River is set for Feb. 21 at the Pine City Public Library Community Room at 300 5th Street SE in Pine City. The meeting will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. According to MnDOT, there will not be a formal presentation, but layouts of the project will be displayed and project staff will be available to provide a brief project overview of the project and answer questions. Anyone wishing to request an ASL or foreign language interpreter, or make other accommodations is asked to call Janet Miller at 1-800-657-3774 or email to ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us one week before the meeting if possible. To learn more about the project visit: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/i35snakeriver/index.html

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Early the next day, the teams will gather up at the starting line on the north end of Cross Lake. “We meet Saturday morning out on the lake at about 6 a.m.,” Buys said. “We’ll have headlights on our flags and we’ll line them up as two-person teams.” Then it’s time to make sure no one is trying to smuggle in fish in order to have a better chance at the prize money. “At about 7 a.m. we’ll go through and inspect everything in their gear,” Buys explained. “Open your bibs, open your parka. I want to see everything in your snow machine, in your fish house. Everything.” Then the real action begins. “We’ll give them a release at about a quarter to eight so that they can scream across the ice to their favorite fishing hole and get set up for an 8 a.m. whistle blow then they’ve got four hours to work their butts off to try to find crappies and bluegills,” Buys said. “And I know, because I’ve been out on Cross Lake, that crappies can be caught in about 45 minutes. And it will take you the next three hours to find seven bluegills.” Teams will fish for four hours. Then they must be across the finish line by noon, with the weigh-in shortly after. Buys and his team of Lions are looking for a good day of fishing competition, and an event that will be the start of something big. “We’re looking to provide the most fun, fair field we can,” Buys said. “It’s going to be a fun fight. And may the best team win.”

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Dale W. Lechelt Dale Wayne Leche was born Aug. elt 2 1955, in Winni28, p peg, Manitoba. He w went to be with the S Spirit in the Sky on J Jan. 24, 2018, age 62, i Sandstone, after in a short but courag geous battle with c cancer. He is preceded in d death by his parents a brother Darcy. and Dale is survived by Deb Kvam, his daughter Tina, grandson Dakota, many dear friends, sisters Lee, Vicki, Leslie, nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Ryan Harden, Deedree/CIP, Nurse Linda/Mercy, Dr. Ilo Leppick/MINCEP and St. Croix Hospice folks Mallory, Kat, Theresa and Pastor Todd. A celebration of Dale’s life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. at Amy’s Café, 420 N Main St. Sandstone, MN. For information call 320-279-9259.

Viola E. Kubesh Johnson Viola Kubesh J Johnson, long time r resident of Bero oun and Pine City, p passed away Mond day, Jan. 22, 2018, a Country Terrace at A Assisted Living in S Stanley, Wisconsin a the age of 101. at

Viola Edith Karas was born on Aug. 13, 1916, to John and Anna (Spinler) Karas in Pine City. Viola is survived by her son Archie (Joyce) Kubesh of Boyd, Wisconsin, daughter Sharlene (Ronald) Hanson of Brook Park, daughter-in-law Joanne Kubesh of Pine City, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Viola is preceded in death by her husbands Frank Kubesh and Herbert Johnson, son Eugene Kubesh, grandson Keith Kubesh, parents John and Anna Karas, brothers Elmer (Cecelia) Karas, Tom (Winnie) Karas, Leslie (Florence) Karas and sister Francis Gulbranson. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial for Viola Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Beroun. Music was provided by Joni Nelson. Casket bearers for Viola were: Bill Karas, Bob Karas, David Karas, Chuck Davidson, Joel Havel, Mitch Brown, Marlin Kobs and honorary casket bearer John Havel. Interment took place at St. Joseph’s Calvary Cemetery in Beroun. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.

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his son Todd choose to work in the tile trade. Kevin was an avid fisherman, fishing both summer and winter on Pokegama Lake. Most importantly he was a great father, friend, brother and neighbor and was always there when anyone needed help. Kevin is survived by his wife Jan McLearen of Pine City; sons Lee Richard (Tracy) McLearen of Jacksonville, Florida, and Todd (Zakkiyya) McLearen of Big Lake; daughter Melissa McLearen of Hurst, Texas; five grandsons; one granddaughter and two great-grandsons; siblings Kathy (Steve) Schum of Plymouth, Roger McLearen (Carole Gordon) of Coconut Creek, Florida, Colleen (Doug) Murray of Crosslake, Maureen (Becky Pluger) McLearen of Wayzata, Doreen (Jeff) Shrode of Delano; sister-in-law Bonnie McLearen of Rockford; mother/father-in-law Bill and Shirley Woishke of Pine City; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. Kevin is preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Maxine McLearen; brothers Larry McLearen and Glenn McLearen; nephew Kent Murray. Pastor Rob Spahr officiated funeral services for Kevin on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at First Presbyterian Church, Pine City. A gathering of family and friends was held Monday, Feb. 5 at the Swanson Chapel in Pine City and prior to the service at the church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.

Kevin McLearen of P Pine City passed away a his home Wednesat d day, Jan. 31, 2018, at t age of 66. the Kevin Jay McLeare was born Jan. 26, en 1 1952, to Glenn and M Maxine (Dowd) McL Learen in St. Louis P Park. Kevin was a tile s setter by trade and a all-around handy an man. Kevin learned the tile setting trade from his father. They worked together as soon as Kevin could carry a 5-gallon pail. Kevin was much honored to have

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WORSHIP GUIDE

Church of Christ

Grasston Baptist Church

815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302

402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030 www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am

Dale Evangelical Free Church 45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN 763-689-5817 Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin Sunday School, all ages 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:25 am www.daleefc.com Awana, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Youth, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm

First Presbyterian Church

Hands for Pine City Outreach Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St. SE P.O. Box 164 Sunday NIGHTS 5-6PM Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson 320-496-3009 Hands4PC@gmail.com Facebook fan page: Hands for Pine City Existing to be the hands of Jesus to Pine City

405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, No Sunday School-June-August 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group

Henriette Community Church

Grace Baptist Church

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist

1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.

550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

(Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9:00a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org

Sunday Worship Service 11am Holy Communion first and third Saturdays and festival days.

Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.

Living Water Fellowship

Hustletown Community Church Non-denominational 17945 Blue Jay Ln. Pastor Bruce Thompson 320-225-9231 Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 535 8th St. SW, Pine City 320-629-2935 Monsignor Alek Suchan www.icchurchpinecitymn.org office@icchurcpinecitymn.org Mass: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 10 am, Confession: Saturday 4-4:30pm, Sunday 9:15-9:45am

Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture programs during both services. www.JourneyNorthChurch.com

Living Hope Christian Center Pastor Jeremy Langmade Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City ¾ mile West of I-35 on Pokegama Lake Road 320-629-6136 Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com

915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities.

Open Arms Church of God

Pomroy Chapel

2700 320th Ave., Brook Park A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP For Special events &/or group studies call: 320-679-3925 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Prayer 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Fellowship following Worship

406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

South Pine Baptist Church

825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday services: 8 and 9:30 a.m. Coffee and fellowship between services Sunday school is at 9:30 Sundays. Thursday Service: 5:30 p.m.

Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN Pastor Dennis Eng 320-336-9292 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. (Call for location) www.southpinebaptist.org

Pine City Evangelical Free Church 625 Golf Ave SW Pastor Joel Preston Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Nursery (infant-3yrs) all morning Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc.com

320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m. Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683

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Lillian M. Olson Lillian Olson of Rush C City passed away peacef fully on Saturday, Feb. 3 2018, at Lino Lakes 3, A Assisted Living where s has lived for the past she t three-and-a-half years. S was 98 years old. She Lillian Maria Webber w was born on April 17, 1 1919, to Charles P. and E Emma J. (Polk) Webber i Pinetown Township, in an area east of Pine City. She attended school at School District No. 28, Pleasant Prairie School in Pine County. On Sept. 9, 1942, she married James Marvin Olson at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rush City. They enjoyed 65 years together as a married couple until James passed away in March of 2008. They spent a lot of time together playing cards, going to dances, raising their children and visiting friends and relatives. Lillian enjoyed several jobs in Rush City over the years. She worked for the Frank Hanson family at their home. She cleaned for Glynn and Leola Boda in their residence at the Grant House Hotel. She cleaned at the McGuire Law Office in Rush City. Lillian also did a lot of sewing and ironing for people. She enjoyed doing volunteer work at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rush City. Lillian loved to cook and bake. Her cookies, cakes and pies were wonderful and her home cooked meals were always special. She enjoyed being outdoors and liked to grow flowers and fresh vegetables in the garden. She did a lot of canning and her pickles were the best. She enjoyed entertaining friends and relatives in her home and the coffee pot was always on.

Lillian had a beautiful smile and a kind and gentle heart. She loved spending time with her family. Her loving husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the greatest joy of her life. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her. Lillian is survived by her children Mary Breske of White Bear Lake, Marvin (Nancy) Olson of Austin and Marilyn (Ray) Lancaster of Isanti; daughter-in-law Karen Olson of Albert Lea; grandchildren Becky (Dave) Altman, Jackie (Matt) Peterson, Erica Wood, Jenny Breske, Michael Breske, Eric Olson, Greg (Yvonne) Olson, Kyle (Nina) Olson and Garrett (Sarah) Lancaster; 19 great-grandchildren: Alex, Grace, Isabella, Nicholas, Theresa, Mary Jo, Rachel, James, Ryan, Lily, Liam, Sidney, Reese, Emma, Kora, Chloe, Jadyn, Audrey and Jonah; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Lillian is preceded in death by her husband James Olson; son Michael Olson; parents Charles P. and Emma Webber; brother Charles F. Webber and sister-in-law Rita Webber; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Donald (Lorraine) Olson, Llewellyn (Lorraine) Olson, Loraine (Harold) Peterson, Genevieve (Otto) Wickstrom; two nephews, Peter Webber and Jerome Webber; and niece Dorothy Minners. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the entire staff at Lino Lakes Assisted Living and Bluestone Physician Services and to the Allina Health Hospice team for providing care and support to Lillian and her family. Father Shane Wasinger will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial for Lillian at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rush City. A time of visitation and reviewal was planned for Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 5-8 p.m. at the Olson Funeral Chapel in Rush City and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. The interment will take place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rush City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush City – Olson Chapel.

The SRVCC sends out our thanks to everyone who participated in the annual ice fishing contest and raffle, and all of the businesses and individuals who generously donated prizes and prize money. Special thanks goes out to: Gary Bue for organizing the event, Brad and Joyce Nordrum for the food service, Dale Heidelberger for the use of his announcers truck, Adrenaline Archery and Bait for donating the bait, our master of ceremonies Eldon Johnson, and Vanelli’s Landing for all of their help and support. Snake River Valley Conservation Club

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Dean’s lists

Julia Christianson of Pine City has been named to the dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the fall semester of the 2017-18 academic year. Eric Paget of Pine City has been named to the University of Wisconsin-Madison dean’s list for the fall semester of the 20172018 academic year.

Admission

Marin Foss of Pine City has been accepted for admission at Luther College for the 2018-19 academic year. Foss has been awarded the Dean’s Scholarship.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Jan. 29 - Feb. 4 Theft, burglary, vandalism

Jan. 29, 10:34 a.m., report of fraud, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Jan. 29, 2:47 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Jan. 31, 7:02 a.m., report of property damage w/animal, Cty. Hwy. 61/ Hilltop Dr., Pokegama Twp. east. Jan. 31, 9:20 a.m., report of theft, Island Resort Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Jan. 31, 11:59 a.m., report of property damage, Henriette Rd./Tigua Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Jan. 31, 8:29 p.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Feb. 1, 11:45 a.m., report of driveoffs, 13th St., Pine City south. Feb. 1, 3:10 p.m., report of property damage, Cross Lake Rd., Pine City Twp. west. Feb. 2, 12:50 p.m., report of property damage, Forest Blvd., Rock Creek west. Feb. 2, 8:56 p.m., report of property damage/hit and run, 1st Ave., Pine City north. Feb. 3, 12:54 p.m., report of property damage, Henriette Rd./I-35, Pokegama Twp. east. Feb. 4, 5:11 p.m., report of fraud, Main St., Pine City south.

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Jan. 29, 12:14 p.m., report of unwanted person, Main St., Pine City south. Jan. 29, 2:38 p.m., report of trespass, Johnson Ave., Pine City south. Jan. 30, 6:15 a.m., report of threats, Pokegama Lake Rd., Royalton Twp. Jan. 30, 12:57 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Stephanie Ln., Rock Creek west. Jan. 30, 7:41 p.m., report of tenant trouble, 1st St., Henriette. Jan. 31, 6:53 p.m., report of unknown trouble, Johnson Ave./4th St., Pine City south. Feb. 2, 10:39 a.m., report of garbage call, Main St., Pine City south. Feb. 2, 5:17 p.m., report of disturbance, Highwood Shores Rd., Poke-

gama Twp. west. Feb. 2, 7:11 p.m., report of harassment, Beroun Crossing Rd., Brook Park Twp. Feb. 3, 1:06 p.m., report of disturbance, Homestead Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Feb. 4, 12:03 a.m., report of drunk, 1st Ave./Main St., Pine City north. Feb. 4, 11:42 a.m., report of drug incident, 13th St., Pine City south.

Jail roster Jan. 29, David Alan Shabaiash, warrant, remand-hold, drugs- 3rd degreepossess 3 gram... Jan. 29, Justin Damien Tarrant, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, govt- smuggle- contraband articles in...; hold for other agency, stolen property- poss- other property$501-$2... theft- $500 or less- M. Jan. 29, Dylan Michael Martin, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trafﬁc- drinking/driving- underage, DUI4th degree .08 or more in... Released Jan. 30. Jan. 29, Kenneth James Soens, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, govt- OFP violationmisd. Released Jan. 30. Jan. 30, Jessica Ann Alm, warrant, remand-hold, theft- intent to exercise temporary... take/use/transfer movable pro...; hold for other agency, theft- $500 or less- M; govtfalse name or DOB- ﬁctitious. Jan. 30, Katie Ann Bugg, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, assaultdomestic assault- misd. Jan. 30, Michelle Jamey Hovseth, warrant, remand-hold, family offense- child endangerment-G... Jan. 30, Leah Marie Fairbanks, warrant, Pine County writ, remand- other authority, traffic- DUI- 1st degree. Released Feb. 1. Jan. 30, Tandra Ray Ferguson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/ control... Released Feb. 1. Jan. 30, Jessica Marie Lightfeather, warrant, Pine County writ, remand-other authority, theft- take/ use/transfer movable... Released

Feb. 1. Jan. 30, Jason Carl Schilling, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, assaultdomestic assault- misd., domestic assault- by strangulati... Released Feb. 1. Jan. 30, Karen Lynn Eaton, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, disturb- disorderly conduct, brawling or... govt- obstruct legal process- no fo... Released Jan. 31. Jan. 30, Bradley Thomas Flannery, book and release, summons, burglary- 2nd degree- res- forced- unknown... Released Jan. 30. Jan. 31, Benjamin Mark Kreger, warrant, remand-hold, disorderly conduct- brawling or ﬁ... Jan. 31, Corrin Tara Locke, awaiting trial/court, under sentence, drugs5th degreeposs/procure/control su... Jan. 31, Christopher Ray Nelson, hold for other agency, probation violation- Fe. Jan. 31, Tina Rose Merta, Pine County warrant, under sentence, assault5th degree- fear of bodily... Released Feb. 2. Jan. 31, Kellie Shelene Nelson, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, stolen property- possveh- unk amt., traffic- driving after revocation. Released Feb. 2. Jan. 31, Stephen Michael Bochniak, warrant, Pine County writ, theftidentity theft- 2 or 3 direc... Released Feb. 1. Jan. 31, Keri Marie Bubb, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Released Feb. 1. Jan. 31, Daniel Jay Dean Jr., hold for other agency, violate no contact order- within... assaultdomestic assault- misd. Released Feb. 1. Jan. 31, Teanna Lynn Emery, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, govtfalse name to police officer. Released Feb. 1. Jan. 31, Oleia Rae St John, Pine County warrant, no days- sent com, drugs3rd degreeposs... Released Feb. 1. Jan. 31, Sarah Beth Ziwicki, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreepossess sche... Released Feb. 1.

Jan. 31, Taylor Ann Ash, book and releease, summons- criminal damage property- 4th degree, assaultdomestic assault- misd. Released Jan. 31. Feb. 1, Alex Mark Belich, warrant, hold for other agency, probation violation- Fe.; remand-RPR, drugsposs/ procure/sell/barter/dist... Feb. 1, Cody Daniels Elliott, under sentence, trespassing- building or dwelling... theft- alter identiﬁcation number; Pine County warrant, trespassing- business, theft- $500 or less- M. Released Feb. 2. Feb. 1, William Gary Gilbert, Pine County warrant, contempt of courtfail to pay ord... Released Feb. 1. Feb. 1, Mary Pauline Kozisek, Pine County warrant, disturb- permit public nuisance. Released Feb. 1. Feb. 2, Clay Leroy Anderson, awaiting trial/court, probation/parole violation, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu...; probable cause, drugsparaphernalia- possess, traffic- fail to provide vehicle ins... driving after revocation. Feb. 2, Edward Everett Gerry, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, stolen property- poss- veh- unk amt. Feb. 2, Claud Dwanye Hanson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disturb- interfere with 911 call; assaultdomestic assault- GM. Feb. 2, Christopher Scott Hudella, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/ control su... Feb. 2, Kristina Marie Krone, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, stolen property- poss- veh- unk amt.; hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... possession of drugs paraphernalia, 5th degreeposs/ procure/control su...; theft- theft of services- $250 or ... by swindle or trick- $250 or ... Feb. 2, Lavell Edward Lovelady, Pine County warrant, veh- theft- $500 or less- M... Feb. 2, Wesley Allen Robinson, warrant, hold for other agency, ﬂeeing police officer in motor veh...; Pine County warrant, contempt of court-

fail to pay order. Feb. 2, Andrew Davis Smuda, hold for other agency, MV reg- expired tabs. Feb. 2, Luke Adam Thomas, under sentence, drugs- 5th degreeposs/ procure/control su... Feb. 2, Jacklynn Marie Blaszczyk, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, remand-RPR, drugsposs- schedule V. Released Feb. 1. Feb. 3, Cody Harrison Podlewski, Pine County warrant, theft- take/ drive motor vehicle- no... stolen property- receive- other property$250... Feb. 3, Chantel Marie Taylor, Pine County warrant, traffic insurance- no proof, driving after revocation. Feb. 3, Jeffrey Dennis Anderson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driver’s licenses- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Feb. 4. Feb. 3, Mary Pauline Lehinger, Pine County warrant, traffic- allow operation uninsured ve... driving after revocation. Released Feb. 3. Feb. 4, Richard Dean Jones, hold for other agency, criminal sexual conduct- registration of predatory offender; probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st... Feb. 4, Ashley Marie Korbel, hold for other agency, prostitution- hire/offers/agrees to...; drugs- 5th degreeposs...; probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st... Feb. 4, Myanna Rain Sausman, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, govt- smuggle- weapon into prison; drugs- 5th degreeposs... Feb. 4, Ronald Allan Seebold, warrant, hold for other agency, drugs5th degreepossess schedu...; Pine County warrant, traffic- DWI- refuse to submit to... criminal vehicular operation- subs... Feb. 4, Bradley Allen Thortsen, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disorderly conduct- offensive/abus...

There have been 194 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2018.

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OFFICE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Ryders Saloon PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 283 5th Ave SW Henriette MN 55036 USA NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: Ryders Entertainment LLC Address: 5925 Basswood Rd W Braham MN 55006 USA If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data referenced in the attachment. By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. SIGNED BY: Julie KruegerHiggins MAILING ADDRESS: 5925 Basswood Rd W Braham MN 55036 EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: ryders.saloon@gmail.com Work Item 996444400027 Original File Number 996444400027 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 01/24/2018 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 1 and 8, 2018 MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. 1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: ZimCon 2. Principal place of business (A PO Box by itself is not acceptable): 12702 100th Street, Sandstone, MN 55072 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Zimmerman Blinds & Shades, LLC, 12702 100th Street, Sandstone, MN 55072 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has

authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Date: 1/25/2018 /s/ Erica Zimmermann Erica Zimmermann, CFO Email Address for Official Notices: brian_erica@zimmermannblinds. com Work Item 996834000037 Original File Number 996834000037 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 01/26/2018 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 1 and 8, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA PINE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File Number: 58-JV-17-238 Case Type: Juvenile In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: John Benjamin Shabaiash, Parent Summons and Notice Child in Need of Protection or Services Matter NOTICE TO: John Benjamin Shabaiash, above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s). 1. A Child In Need of Protection or Services Petition has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Juvenile Court located at, Pine County, 635 Northridge Drive N.W., Pine City, Minnesota, alleging that the child(ren) of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) is/ are in need of protection or services. 2. Notice is hereby given that the matter of said Child In Need of Protection or Services Petition will be called for hearing before the Juvenile Court located at 635 Northridge Drive N.W. Pine City, Minnesota, on March 9, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. or as soon after as the Matter can be heard. 3. YOU ARE ORDERED to appear before the Juvenile Court at the scheduled time and date. 4. You have a right to be represented by counsel. 5. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the Court may still conduct the hearing and grant appropriate relief, including taking permanent custody of the child/ren named in the Petition. WITNESS, the Honorable Heather M. Wynn Judge of District Court Lu Ann Blegen, Court Administrator BY: Roxanne Smith, Roxanne Sr. Court Clerk Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Smith, Roxanne (Pine Court Administration) 2018.01.26 12:29:42 -06’00’ Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 8, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Case Type – Other Civil Mortgage Foreclosure Court File No. 58-CV-17-619 Stearns Bank, N.A., a National Banking Association,

Plaintiff, v. Kelly T. Koffler and Katherine G. Koffler, husband and wife; Robert T. Hommell and Heather D. Hommell, husband and wife; White Bear Foot Clinic, Inc.; National Account Services, Inc.; and Fairview Health Services, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE (REAL PROPERTY) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of the Judgment signed on December 12, 2017, and entered in the above entitled action on December 19, 2017, by the District Court of Pine County, Minnesota, Tenth Judicial District, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount found and adjudged due Plaintiff in the above-entitled action from Defendants, which is $68,601.53, as prescribed in the Judgment, the undersigned Sheriff of Pine County will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on the 1st day of March, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063, the premises and real estate, lying and being in the County of Pine, State of Minnesota, described in said Judgment, to-wit: Northwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (NW ¼ of SW ¼ ) and South Half of Southwest Quarter (S ½ of SW ¼ ), Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), EXCEPT the following: 1) A strip of land 2 rods wide off from the West side of said NW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3; 2) A strip 2 rods wide off from North side of said NW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3; 3) A small tract 4 rods long North and South by 2 rods wide East and West off from SW ¼ of SW ¼ of said Section 3 in the Northwest corner of said SW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3, this tract described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said SW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3, thence East 2 rods, thence South 4 rods, thence West 2 rods to West line of said SW ¼ of SW ¼ and thence North to place of beginning. 4) North 900 feet of the West 484 feet of Northwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (NW ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), Pine County, Minnesota. together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights, watercourses and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters, referred to as the “Mortgaged Property.” Property Address: 10614 Freedom Road SE, Pine City, Minnesota 55063 Parcel ID No.: 26.0166.000 Date and Recording Information of Mortgage: Mortgage dated December 6, 2004 and recorded on December 9, 2004, in the Office of the Pine County Recorder as Document Number 439421. A Corrective Mortgage was recorded on March 27, 2006 as Document Number 453606. Assigned to Stearns Bank, NA via an Assignment of Mortgage recorded on May 7, 2010 as Document Number 487525. Subject to redemption within TWELVE (12) months from the con-

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firmation of said sale. “The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagors, the mortgagors’ personal representatives or assigns, may be reduced to five (5) weeks if a Judicial Order is entered under Minnesota Statutes, Section 582.032, determining, among other things, that the mortgaged premises are improved with a residential dwelling of less than five (5) units, are not property used in agricultural production, and are abandoned.” Dated: January 4, 2018 Jeff Nelson Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota By Paul Widenstrom Chief Deputy This instrument was drafted by: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 Attorney Registration #0388929 Plaintiff’s Attorney THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR IN AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8 and 15, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Court File No. 58-PR-17-100 PROBATE DIVISION Estate of Muriel Avonne Langseth, a/k/a Muriel A. Langseth, f/k/a Muriel Avonne Quam, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated January 9, 2008, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Steven Boyd Langseth, whose address is 17818 Antero Mount, Helotes, TX 78023, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar

Pine Court Administrator 2018.01.22 14:49:50-06’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2018.01.22 1:50:03-06’00’ Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Olson, Elizabeth (Pine Court Administration) Jan 22 2018 3:02 PM Attorney for Personal Representative Steven P. Helseth Bolt Hoffer Boyd, P.A. 2150 Third Avenue North, Suite 350 Anoka, MN, 55303 Attorney License No: 0392239 Telephone: (763) 406-7000 FAX: (763) 208-3607 Email: steve.helseth@bolthoffer.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 1 and 8, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-18-4 In Re: Estate of John Larry Rachner, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 28, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive Northwest, Pine City, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated June 16, 2011, and for the appointment of Barton Craig Friske, whose address is 4525 – 7th Street Northeast, Columbia Heights, Minnesota 55421, as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: HEATHER WYNN (Judge) Judge of District Court 2018.01.22 11:03:38-06’00’ Dated: ELIZABETH OLSON (Pine Court Administration) Court Administrator/Deputy Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Olson, Elizabeth (Pine Court Administration) Jan 22 2018 11:34 AM SPEAR & SWANSON LAW OFFICE David Spear MN# 103834 615-3rd Avenue Southwest Pine City, MN 55063 Telephone: 320-629-7586 Facsimile: 320-629-1065 e-mail: dspear@spearswanson.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 1 and 8, 2018 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINE CITY PLANNING

COMMISSION City Hall Council Chambers 315 Main Street S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, the 20th of February, 2018, at approximately 6:30 p.m., to obtain comments on a subdivision requested by Northridge Outdoors, LLC, to divide the existing parcel into eight (8) commercial condominiums (parcels) and create an association for business and economic development, otherwise known as Common Interest Community Number 21 – A Condominium of the Northridge Business Center. The property involved is PIN 42.003.9004 and the address is 1300 Northridge Drive NW. A complete legal description is available upon request. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and be heard on this matter. A detail of the application is on file and available for viewing at the City Hall located at 315 Main Street South or by calling 320-6292575. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 8, 2018

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION City Hall Council Chambers 315 Main Street S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, the 20th of February, 2018, at approximately 6:30 p.m., to obtain comments on a variance requested by Northridge Outdoors, LLC, to allow the creation of lot sizes that are less than 5,000 square feet as required in the General Business District through a subdivision that would create eight (8) commercial condominiums and an association for business and economic development. The property involved is PIN 42.003.9004 and the address is 1300 Northridge Drive NW. A complete legal description is available upon request. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and be heard on this matter. A detail of the application is on file and available for viewing at the City Hall located at 315 Main Street South or by calling 320-6292575. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 8, 2018

Public Hearing Notice of Hearing on Improvement Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Pine City will meet in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, to consider the 2018 Street Improvements, infrastructure improvement on Industrial Street NE between the center line of Airport Road and the center line of 2nd Street SE; on Rypkema Road between the center line of Airport Road and 2nd Street SE; on Madeline Court between the center line of Rypkema Road and its east terminus by City of Pine City in 2015 pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111. The estimated cost of the improvement is $945,266. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Ken Cammilleri City Administrator City of Pine City Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 8, 2018

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Kyren Hayze McIalwain was born on Jan. 31, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed seven pounds, one ounce and was 19-1/2 inches long. His parents are Jordon and Britany McIalwain of Ogilvie. Kyren is welcomed home by sibling Brooks, 2-1/2. His grandparents are Kelly and Gordon Mitchell, Lisa and Don McIalwain.

Kayden Robert Pedersen was born on Jan. 29, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. His parents are Jamayla Knudson and Kevin Pedersen of Mora. Kayden is welcomed home by big sister Brealyn, 5. His grandparents are Julie and Kurt Knudson of Onamia, Kristi and Bob Pedersen of Isle.

Malik Jordan Sljee was born on Jan. 29, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed six pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. His parents are Brittany Proper and Jordan Sljee of Brook Park. Malik is welcomed home by big brother Zayn, 4. His grandparents are Mary and Marty Kelm.

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106 HOME IMPROVEMENT Handy women of East Central MN. Painting, tiling, organizing and cleaning. Great prices. 320-703-9014

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Ain't She Dusty Woodworking. Dean Hurning 320-359-0333

Dog & Puppy Training Classes, Cambridge. Rogues and Rascals. 763-689-8940

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Pet Sitting & Hobby Farm Care. Rogues and Rascals. (763) 689-8940

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For Rent: Pine City 7 bedroom/3 bath upper level home with washer/dryer. $1,600 utilities included. Off street parking, new floor and paint. No smoking. No pets. Call: 612-581-0075

Lower Duplex-Pine City $900 including utilities. Call 651-442-0905

Meadowbrook 1 & 2 BDRM apartments- Mora, starting at $670 + electric. Available immediately. No smoking, no pets. Contact Denny, 507-269-7639.

502 4 SALE BY OWNER For Sale: Single burial plot at the Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City. Call 320-629-4665 for more details.

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NOW HIRING Part-time and part-time casual bus drivers $13.32/hour Bus garages in Pine City and Sandstone

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PCA needed in North Branch. Shifts: Wed 4:30p-10p, Fri 9a-4p and 5:30p-10p, and every other Sat 9a-4p and 5:30p-10p.

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Delivery Driver You will drive our van to make commercial deliveries as well as bundle drops at our carrier homes and stores in Cambridge, Isanti, North Branch, Harris, Rush City and Braham. Aprox. hours - every other Monday 9 am - 11 am, every Thursday 10 am - 1 pm, and other possible deliveries. Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License required, ability to lift 20-30 pounds, and drive cargo van. Stop in and ďŹ ll out application at NorthStar Media 930 S. Cleveland, Cambridge, MN No phone calls please

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Must be 18 years of age with HS Diploma or 19+ years of age with no HS Diploma. For more information please stop by the Building Materials desk and ask for Human Resources. Where: 2355 Second Ave SE, Cambridge, MN 55008

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Our creative design department produces advertising & internet materials for our newspapers and regional shopper in East Central Minnesota. As a graphic designer you will work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Must have the ability to manage multiple projects and the ability to work creatively to conceptualize and design effective ads while meeting our quality standards. You must possess excellent design & communication skills. Desired Skills: A two-year degree in graphic design & experience preferred. Must be proficient with Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite. Web ad design and newspaper ad/print ad design experience is preferred. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package. Send Resume to: Misti Hamlin Kanabec Publications • 107 Park St. S., Mora, MN 55051 or e-mail to misti@moraminn.com

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Now Hiring Direct Support Professionals Homes in Hugo, Dellwood, White Bear, Wyoming, North Branch, Harris, Stanchfield, Pine City, Brook Park $250 Sign on Bonus Starting wages range $12.00 to $17.00/hr. Weekend differentials, Overnight differentials Year-end bonus Paid training Medical, Dental, 401(k), Paid Personal Leave We have full-time, part-time, and relief positions available Community Living Options provides 24-hour residential care and supervision to adults and children with intellectual developmental disabilities, mental health and medical challenges. For interview call Polly @ 651-237-1087 or email: Trainer@clomail.com Apply online at CLO-MN.com

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Hospitality Positions Available Immediately Throughout the Year. If you are willing to relocate to Beautiful Northern Minnesota we have several resort, ski hill, outfitter and restaurant positions available immediately and througout the summer and year round. We are looking for all types of people from high school graduates to retired people and families. We offer affordable housing and on-site or near by with an average cost of $375 per month and lower with dorm, apartment style or cabin type living. We are offering salaries starting at $10 to $14 dependent on position with some overtime available. Average work week from 30-40 hrs. These jobs are available in Lutsen, Tofte, Grand Marais and Gunflint Trail. If you are interested and would like an interview or more information please contact Shawn Kerfoot at 320-245-5113 or email: shawnkerfoot@yahoo.com. These job postings are sponsored by the Cook County Chamber of Commerce.

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St. Clare Living Community of Mora RNs AND LPNs St. Clare Living Community is currently seeking skilled and dedicated individuals to fill our licensed nursing positions. These positions offer a highly competitive salary base, compensation credit for experience, shift differential pay, holiday pay and PTO. To take advantage of these opportunities stop in or contact Human Resources.

Special Education 1:1 Student Dependent Paraprofessional - Vision 5.75 hours per day 8:30 AM - 2:45 PM

Qualifications: A two year degree or passage of the state Para-Pro exam is required. Experience working with students with social behavior needs is preferred. Application Deadline: Open until ﬁlled. Apply Online: http://www.applitrack.com/pinecity/onlineapp

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We are seeking FT and PT NAR’s currently active on the MN Nursing Assistant Registry. These positions offer tuition reimbursement, shift differential, PTO/EIB and Holiday pay. Benefit package available to employees working 30+ hours per week. *Ask about our Progressive Sign On Bonus* To take advantage of this opportunity contact Human Resources St. Clare Living Community of Mora 110 7th Street N, Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-8328 Fax (320) 679-8350 nancy.dobbins@lsfhealth.org

Seeking to fill a PT position – day shift. Qualified candidates must be active on the MN Nursing Assistant Registry. This position offers competitive pay, shift differential, PTO/EIB and holiday pay. To take advantage of this opportunity stop in or contact Human Resources

St. Clare Living Community of Mora 110 7th Street N, Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-8328 Fax (320) 679-8350 nancy.dobbins@lsfhealth.org

St. Clare Living Community 110 7th Street North, Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-8328 Fax (320) 679-8350 nancy.dobbins@lsfhealth.org

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The Pioneer stands proud with U.S. troops in South Korea

Lieutenant Colonel Joe Errington, commander of the U.S. Army 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery in the 1st Cavalry Division, stands tall with his troops and the Pine City Pioneer just a few miles south of the demilitarized zone (DMZ) between North Korea and South Korea. Erringtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents are Dennis and Julie Errington of Rock Creek. The staff and readers of the Pioneer are grateful for Errington and his soldiers, and for their service to our country. Pioneer readers can show their Pine City pride by submitting pictures of themselves in exotic locations throughout the world. Send all photos to editor@pinecitymn.com.

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K of C free throw winners advance (above) The Knights of Columbus held their annual local free throw contest on Sunday, Jan. 28 at Pine City High School. The winners advanced to the district competition on Feb. 4 at Pine City High School. The winners were: front row(l-r) Vivian Lahti, Gracie Larson, Grant Larson. Back row (l-r) Isaiah Hasz, Luke Wilson, Sophie Lahti, Levi Wilson, Bryer Willert. (below) The District K of C free throw contest was held on Feb. 4 at Pine City High School, and winners advance to regional competition in Aitkin on Feb. 25. The girls winners: Natalie Lourey-Kerrick, Elsie Laursen-Sandstone, Lilly Petty-Sturgeon Lake, Sophie Lahti-Pine City, Maci Kukuk-Willow River, and Rylie Kreger-Sandstone. Boys winners: Ledger Johnson-Moose Lake, Colton Peterson-Moose Lake, Bryer Willert-Pine City, Isaiah Hasz-Pine City, Luke Wilson-Pine City and Lucas Kreft-Hinckley.

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Do you hear the islands calling? With its sunglasses, lei and pine-branch skirt, this particular snowperson looks ready to head straight from Pine City to a beach party luau to do some serious hula dancing.