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Crash kills 2 area students STAFF REPORT NEWS@MORAMINN.COM
Two Braham Area Schools students died Saturday, March 10, after a crash in Kanabec County near the intersection of 195th Avenue and Rainbow Street. According to Kanabec County Sheriff Brian Smith, the accident occurred at approximately 10:10 a.m. when a sedan headed North on Rainbow Street/County Road 5 failed to stop at a stop sign then continued into the intersection where it was
struck by an eastbound pickup truck. The driver of the sedan was 18-year-old Alexis Hasser; 16-year-old Gavin Butenhoff was a passenger. Butenhoff was pronounced dead at the scene. Hasser was transported to North Memorial and later died. The truck was occupied by a husband and wife. The husband was taken to FirstLight Hospital in Mora with minor injuries. The wife was transported to a metro area hospital with injuries SEE CRASH, PAGE 15
Connaker named to state hall of fame BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
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Dragons rise past the playoff pack Jake Adams drives to the net in the March 8 victory against the Holdingford Huskers. This past Saturday, the Dragons beat the Annandale Cardinals (ranked sixth in the state) to take the program to the next level. More on Page 10.
Longtime Pine City coach, teacher and activities director Wally Connaker has been described as a guy who bleeds Dragon green. And he doesn’t deny it. “That’s pretty much true,” Connaker said. “I don’t miss too many games, I tell you.” Now Connaker has been named to the Minnesota Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MnIAAA) Hall of Fame. He will accept the award at an event in St. Cloud in April, though will first be recognized at the Pine City Country Club on March 27 at 6:30 p.m. Connaker graduated from Pine City High School in 1964 and from St. Cloud State University in 1970, with degrees in Social Studies and Coaching. He and his wife Jane – also a Pine City High School grad
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– were newly married, and he sent out over 200 job applications. Two came back, and one was at Pine City High SEE CONNAKER, PAGE 15
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Coin toss puts Sandstone first on ‘Opportunity Zone’ list BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
The absence of northern District 4 Commissioner John Mikrot Jr. at last week’s Pine County Board meeting created a north/south tie vote which was settled by a coin toss. At stake was prioritizing Pine City, Hinckley or Sandstone in the number one through three positions in the new community development program known as an Opportunity Zone. Opportunity Zones were established by Congress in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017. The benefit comes from tax deferments and tax exclusions for businesses which locate in these zones and remain there for at least 10 years. It is meant to encourage long-term investment in low income and urban communities. This is a federal program and Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has been given the task of choosing 128 of the most economically distressed tracts of land from the 509 tracts in the state which meet the eligibility requirements. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) defined tracts of land in each county. DEED classified eight tracts in Pine County. Six were considered distressed and three of those in Pine City, Hinckley and Sandstone were identified as the “most distressed.” Counties, the first class cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth and Rochester and the 11 Indian tribes in Minnesota were encouraged to submit what they considered priority tracts. The tracts given the designation of Opportunity Zones allow temporary tax deferral for capital gains, a step-up basis for capital gains and a permanent exclusion from taxable income of capital gains from the sale or exchange of an investment, if the investment is held for at least 10 years. It is meant to attract investors to the communities. The Mille Lacs Band (MLB) of Ojibwe designated the Hinckley area. Kelly Schroeder, Pine County Assessor, Solid Waste and Zoning Administrator said they would recommend Pine City or
Sandstone and MLB will recommend Hinckley. Board Chairman Steve Hallan said he didn’t know how the tracts would be chosen. Speakers gave reasons for their city to be put in the number one position on the priority list. Sandstone City Administrator Kathy George spoke for her city. She talked about the new business park and the need to attract investors there. “I don’t want to arm wrestle to say we’re the most distressed. But, we are,” George said. Commissioner Matt Ludwig also said he supported Sandstone which is in his commission district. Pine City Administrator Ken Cammilleri promoted his city and its development possibilities. Commissioner Josh Mohr recommended Pine City be ranked number one. He said Pine City has a few more opportunities but shouldn’t be penalized for that. He said sometimes the most distressed places “are not prime for this.” Hallan said if it was about whether there were projects that would rely on the designation, Pine City has projects. County Administrator David Minke said he would support Pine City because it’s where he works. There was no representation from Hinckley and Commissioner Steve Chaffee said he was disappointed. Hinckley City Administrator Kyle Morell was contacted by the Pioneer. He said he was offered time to speak but understood from the correspondence he received Hinckley would be represented by MLB’s recommendation. He said the city of Hinckley also gave a letter of support to MLB. The Pioneer contacted the DEED office and spoke with Shane Delaney. He said the capital gains relief would be just for economic development and construction development. He said Opportunity Zones may be chosen on a case-by-case basis but not necessarily a tract-bytract basis. Hinckley would not be considered separately from the MLB choice, he added. Chaffee threw his support to Sandstone so it was two to two on
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Pine County Board Chairman Steve Hallan broke the 2-2 tie with a coin toss. The toss decided between Pine City and Sandstone which would be number one on the county’s priority list for the federal capital gains tax relief program.
which city would be number one on the list. Hallan chose a coin toss to decide the vote. He chose heads for
Pine City. It was tails. Sandstone’s tract will be first on the Opportunity Zone list, Pine City second and Hinckley third.
Governor Dayton has until March 21 to whittle down his recommendations from the 509 to 128.
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MARCH 15 Adult Day Break Adult Day Break, a free service to give caregivers a break, takes place the first and third Thursdays of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Games, crafts, bingo and a light lunch will be provided by volunteers next Thursday, March 15. For more information or to sign up a care receiver, call Colleen Gallus at 320-629-7145.
PTCC career fair Pine Technical and Community College (PTCC) will host its annual career fair from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 15. Employers and job seekers are welcome to attend free of charge. For more information visit www.pine.edu/careerfair.
MARCH 16 Creative Canvas at PCftA Create “String Art on Pallet Canvas” at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Friday, March 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m., with local artist Peg Skalicky. Attendees will enjoy wine, appetizers and a friendly atmosphere for a relaxing night out with friends. Call 320-629-4924 or visit www.pinecenter.org for cost, information or to register.
will be Saturday, March 17 at 9 a.m. with coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. Prospective members are welcome at 12965 Lake Line Road. Contact lmclean111@ gmail.com for information.
Play American Legion Auxiliary St. Patrick’s Day cash bingo on Saturday, March 17, 2 p.m., at the American Legion in Pine City. There will be cash door prizes and a ham raffle. Proceeds will be used for veterans projects. For more information call Janet at 320-358-0822.
Thunderin’ Toms Banquet The Pine County Thunderin’ Toms Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, (NWTF), annual banquet will be held on Saturday, March 17 at the Pine City Armory. “Gobbling” hour begins at 4 p.m. There will be over 25 guns and other prizes. Dinner is at 6 p.m. For reservations or more information contact Brad Klepsa at 651-246-5201; hamilton55056@ gmail.com; or visit www.nwtf. org, click events, MN, and Pine County Thunderin’ Toms.
Leprechaun Games Kids in kindergarten through third grade are invited to Leprechaun Games, a Super Saturday event on March 17 at the Rush City Public Library. Join library staff and volunteers from 10:30-11:45 a.m. for games, stories, snacks and crafts. The library is located at 240 W. 4th St. in downtown Rush City. Call 320-358-3948 with questions.
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A pancake brunch and maple syrup program will take place on Saturday, March 17 at the Audubon Center in Sandstone. Beginning at 10 a.m., come for brunch then head out to learn and assist in the various phases of maple syrup production, from identifying and tapping trees, to collecting sap, and boiling it down into syrup. Reservations are required; call 888-404-7743 or visit audubon-center.org for cost or more information.
The Buds n’ Blooms Garden Club will meet on Monday, March 19, 6:30 p.m., at the Pine City VFW. (Note date and location change.) A speaker will present on the topic, “Pollinators and Birds.” For information call Verna at 320-629-2762.
MARCH 17 & 18 Open skating and Rink Rat Day There will be open skating on Saturday, March 17 from 2-3 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. The Rink Rat Day potluck is Sunday, March 18: open skating is from 1-2 p.m., followed by open hockey from 2-5 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. is the Coaches vs. Hunger game fundraising event for the local food shelf. For more information call 320-629-6995 or 320-279-0088.
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MARCH 17 Auxiliary St. Pat’s Day bingo
ons’ Hall. Freewill donations benefit the Brook Park Fire Department. There will also be door prizes and drawings.
‘Backyard Archaeology’ The Pine County Historical Society will meet on Sunday, March 18, 2 p.m., at the Pine County History Museum, 6333 H.C. Anderson Alle, Askov. The topic will be “Backyard Archaeology.” The public is invited to come examine the bits and pieces people find in their homes and yards and bring items related to the topic. Mark Miller will share his collection of bottles found in the Pine City area. For information call 320-838-1607.
Bingo at the Senior Center There will be cash bingo at the Pine City Senior Center, 670 Main Street S., from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 18. Proceeds are used for upkeep of the Senior Center building. Call Kathy at 320-630-1359 for cost or questions.
Poetry/prose with OSAC Hosted by the Old School Arts Center, a free poetry/prose reading will be held at the United Church of Christ in Sandstone on Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to read their own poetry/prose or read a favorite poet or author or just come to enjoy the event. Email franlevings@gmail.com with any questions.
BPFD spaghetti feed The Brook Park Fire Department is hosting their annual spaghetti feed fundraiser on Sunday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brook Park Li-
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Dementia Friends session On Monday, March 19 ACT on Alzheimer’s invites the public to the Pine City Public Library at 6:30 p.m. for a one-hour session on dementia. The informal training will include fun activities, interaction and tips to communicate with those with dementia. RSVPs are appreciated; call 320-322-4040 or email info@ pinecitychamber.com.
Northern Exposures The Northern Exposures Photo Club will meet on Monday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kanabec History Center in Mora. Members will share their images for this month’s interpretation of macro and close up photography. Dee Kotaska will give a presentation on “Maximizing the Camera on Smart Phones.” The public is invited. Contact wmehlan@hotmail.com with any questions.
MARCH 19 & 20 55+ driver improvement course A 55+ driver improvement course (first time course) will take place on Monday and Tuesday, March 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at Pine City Elementary School - Community Ed., 700 6th Ave. SW, Pine City. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 888-234-1294 or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org.
MARCH 20 Family Law Clinic The Refuge Network is sponsoring a free, open to the public, Family Law Clinic on Tuesday, March 20, 6 p.m., at Family Pathways in North Branch. Attendees will learn the basics on Dissolutions and Custody, receive helpful materials and have questions answered. There may be an opportunity for two individuals to meet with an attorney after the main presentation. Consultations on a first come, first serve basis. For information visit www.familypathways. org or call 651-257-2890.
MARCH 20-23 Youth open hockey There will be youth open hockey at the Pine City Civic Center from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. on Tues-
day and Wednesday, March 20 and 21, and on Thursday and Friday, March 22 and 23 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter. weebly.com.
MARCH 21 Pine County Genealogical Society The Pine County Genealogical Society will gather at the Pine City Public Library on Wednesday, March 21 at 1 p.m. The program will be a discussion on “Ports of Entry.” Those desiring genealogy help are welcome. For more information email lynquilt@msn.com.
MARCH 22 Dino Dig with ECFE Early Childhood Family Education invites families with children between ages 2-7 to the Dino Dig on Thursday, March 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Pine City Elementary School multi-purpose room. Enjoy dino activities, crafts and games and a snack. Children must attend with an adult. For more information or cost, contact ECFE at 320-629-4030.
Trap Shooting team fundraiser On Thursday, March 22 there will be a Pine City High School Trap Shooting team fundraiser at Wings North, Pine City, from 5:30-8 p.m. There will be a silent auction, games and a pasta bar with a portion of proceeds to benefit the team. For more information email: wendy.leibel@ ecemn.com.
MARCH 24 Horticulture Day in Pine City “Minnesota Forests are Changing with the Climate” will be the keynote presentation by Lee Frelich, Researcher and Director of the U of M Center for Forest Ecology and Institute of the Environment at the Pine County Master Gardener Horticulture Day on Saturday, March 24. Registration, coffee and exhibits open at 8 a.m. at Pine City High School. Topics will include growing blueberries, vegetables, perennials, pruning trees and shrubs and more. Register by March 20 to be entered in the grand prize drawing; call 800657-3813 ext. 4, or visit www.extension.umn.edu/county/pine.
‘Boutique for Braydon’ benefit A prom dress boutique fundraiser for Braydon Erickson, who is battling cancer, will take place on Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m. to noon, at the First Evangelical Free Church – Lighthouse. Donations of prom/formal dresses, accessories, shoes and jewelry can be brought to the Free Church office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. by Wednesday, March 21. For questions/information call 320-629-2584.
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MEETINGS THURSDAY 3/15 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Pine City Senior Center: Senior Dining Site, 12:30 p.m. NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City SATURDAY 3/17 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 3/18 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 3/19 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 3/20 Pine County Board: 10 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum, Askov Pine City VFW: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY 3/21 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 Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center
SENIOR DINING March 19 - 23 Monday: Parmesan chicken breast, campfire potatoes, carrots, wheat bread, applesauce Tuesday: Roast turkey, scalloped potatoes, Harvard beets, wheat dinner roll, ice cream Wednesday: BBQ pork on a bun, hash browns, confetti vegetable salad, chocolate cake Thursday: Spaghetti noodles, tomato meat sauce, green beans, garlic bread, sliced peaches Friday: Egg salad sandwich, cream of broccoli soup, garden salad, peanut butter brownie Cost is $4.00 for people over 60 and $7.50 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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Corned beef, cabbage, and a lot o’ blarney Top o’ the morning to you... My family has always identified as Irish – which we are, mostly, with some German and a tiny bit of Swede in there – but I like to say we were “Bing Crosby Irish.” We didn’t spend all that much time talking about our potato-farming heritage, or dwelling on issues involved with Irish Independence, every year on March 17 you’d Editor’s but better believe we had corned beef Soapbox and cabbage on the dinner table and ol’ Bing singing “When Irish Mike Eyes are Smiling” on the stereo. Speaking of ancestry and dinner, Gainor my wife recently took one of those genetic ancestry tests and found out that, besides a whole lot of Norwegian, she actually has about 14 percent Irish blood in her. I told her I always knew I liked her just about that much. Now, I don’t think she’s cooked me dinner since I said that, but she’s a fine, bonnie lass, and I’m hoping she’ll come around... Still, we Irish are hardly the majority here in Pine City, though there are probably enough of us around to knock out a rousing and proper chorus of “Danny Boy.” According to statisticalatlas.com, we’re just 11.7 percent (1,076 souls) of the population in zip code 55063. Just for fun, here are the top 10 ancestral groups in 55063 according to that website: German: 38.6 percent Swedish: 18.5 percent Norwegian: 14.7 percent Unclassified: 14.6 percent Irish: 11.7 percent Other: 7.3 percent French: 5.3 percent Czech: 5.2 percent English: 4.7 percent Polish: 3.9 percent I don’t know about you, but I found that pretty interesting. You’d think with the way the Swedes trash talk about the Norwegians and the Norwegians rip on the Swedes around here that those two groups are all you’d find in this town, but we’re really more German than anything. And with the prominence of Sokol Camp in our community I would have thought we’d have a few more Czechs. Hmmm... Well, we all have a heritage to be proud of. It just so happens that we Irish make an awful lot of noise about ours – but at least we like to invite everyone else along for the fun. Whether you lift a green beer this Saturday or you don’t, I surely hope you have the happiest of St. Patrick Days. And with that in mind, here’s an old Irish blessing straight from this Irish-American to you... May you always have... Walls for the winds A roof for the rain Tea beside the fire Laughter to cheer you Those you love near you And all your heart might desire.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MNLARS a nightmare i ht To the Editor: Minnesota’s new licensing and registration system, MNLARS, has been a statewide nightmare despite nearly ten years of preparation and $100 million in expenses. Many deputy registrars have had difficulty processing applications and Minnesotans have been unable to obtain car titles and tabs in a timely manner. Now state government officials have told lawmakers to send another $43 million to the program in order to keep it operational. This is definitely a problem. MNLARS has been a disaster since Day 1. At the end of February the agencies told us they needed another $10 million immediately. Many of us have difficulty believing them anymore, but at the same time we have to keep moving forward. The Dayton administration claimed to have no idea MNLARS was having problems. Yet a recent KMSP-TV investigative report found that three years ago a MNLARS analyst told the Governor’s Office directly that the program was not ready for launch, and warning signs of program failure were repeatedly ignored. In response, lawmakers have introduced legislation that would allow the governor to reduce spending within his administration by $10 million in order to make the needed MNLARS down payment. It would give the governor authority to make reductions as determined by the Commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget in consultation with the Legislative Advisory Commission. Another bill is also being intro-
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duced that directs the Commissioner of Public Safety to study the feasibility of using a commercial vendor to “develop, deploy, and maintain” a system to replace MNLARS. As someone who serves on the Minnesota House Transportation Finance Committee, I can tell you most committee members are now looking for more accountability. The provisions we’re putting in demand accomplishments within a certain time frame, something that hasn’t existed for nearly a decade. Some lawmakers just want to blindly give them more money, but that’s not acceptable to me. When it comes to MNLARS, there have to be some strings attached and accountably added. We want to move forward, but it has to be done right. Rep. Jason Rarick District 11B
Dragons make us proud To the Editor: I had the honor to coach young men in basketball in Pine City for nearly a decade. There was a team of mine that happened to go a long way in the playoffs a decade ago. Watching this year’s boy’s team brings back a lot of great memories for me. But this is a different group with a different coach. Coach Kyle Allen is doing an excellent job of not only preparing these boys for their next opponent but also to be solid students and great people. As the years go by for people they look at the next generations with worry sometimes. No doubt kids today face many challenges that you and I didn’t, and there are things that I wish they would do a better job of, but this
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team is a group of young men working together for a common goal. I’ve watched a documentary about the Miracle on Ice team many times and one thing that always struck me was something the great Herb Brooks said. He said, “These men have a genuine love for one another.” Call me sappy (believe me, the students do) but these boys do. It doesn’t matter if you are the star, the reserve, injured, etc., you are a big part of this team. All season they have gone out with an intense enthusiasm and motivation to play their tails off on offense and defense every night, and to do it with style and class. Little bit of swagger? Dang right. That’s part of it too. I can’t tell you how happy I am for this team and their coaches. I’m proud to have these boys in class and know their coaches as my colleagues and friends. Eric Wicktor Pine City
‘The voice of the soul’
To the Editor: I recently attended the Senior High Concert of March 5. The choir and band students, Ms. Krinke and Mr. Groe and many other people made the evening a wonderful listening experience. The program stated “Music is the voice of the soul” and that voice was especially expressed in the selections, “A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square,” Go Tell My Father” and “Please Stay.” It was a wonderful evening and a beautiful gift to us all.
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A ‘gentle art’ we all should know I recently finished reading a fascinating little book by Margareta Magnusson entitled “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning.” The Swedish word for death cleaning is “döstädning.” Because I’m a full-blooded Swede, I found the title intriguing. (Of course, if I were to check ancestry.com I’d probably find some other strain of nationality in me, but I’m not going to do that, because I sort of enjoy believing I’m a “stubborn” Swede.) The byline of the book is “How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter.” I’ve written on Meandering this topic before, but I learned something this past fall. When my chilwith dren and some of the grandchildren were coming home for deer hunting, Margaret I got busy going through things I Margaret thought they might like (and that I no longer used or needed), devoting Marty a large table to display the items. Surprisingly (or maybe not), very littl k little was ttaken. I was moved when a grandson took the graduation picture of his deceased grandfather and later emailed me, showing where he has displayed it on a shelf in his home. That grandson also took a small double picture frame, as he has two daughters whose pictures he will place in the frame. Another grandson chose a picture of his paternal great-grandparents, which now hangs on a wall in his home, bringing tears to my eyes when I visited and saw it there. I had placed many more beautiful empty picture frames on that table, but they were still there after deer hunting ended. Then it dawned on me that today young people have all their pictures on their iPhones—hundreds of them! So why would they need a frame? Some unused candles were taken, but other than that, my table was still quite full when deer season was over and everyone had left. The author of “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning” covers every possible aspect of the “why’s” and “how’s” of becoming more comfortable with the idea of letting go of “stuff” that once was important. Lately the house my late husband and I built in the mid-1990s, when all the married children were coming home on weekends with the grandchildren, is becoming a bit overwhelming. I’m thinking I better get started, but which of my 300+ books am I willing to get rid of? By the way, the book referred to above is carried by the East Central Regional Library which means you can check it out right here at the Pine City Library.
Giving a voice to Minnesotans Since the beginning of the year, I have had the honor of representing Minnesota in the U.S. Senate. While I may be new to the Senate, I’m not new to Minnesota. My husband Archie and I raised a family here. I worked for General Mills, started my own business, and worked in the non-profit world. And as Lieutenant Governor, I spent years listening to Minnesotans and learning what makes our state tick. Minnesota is home to so many creative, strong and resilient people. They work at world-renowned health care facilities, teach at topU.S. notch schools that prepare our Senator workforce to be the best in the country, run family farms and agribusiTina nesses, start innovative businesses, and live in diverse communities that Smith come together to solve problems and support their neighbors. They’re the reason for Minnesota’s high quality of life. But even though Minnesota’s economy is doing well, tens of thousands of families still struggle to pay health care costs, afford college or prepare for a secure retirement. And many Minnesotans worry that their concerns are simply being ignored. My job is to give a voice to and be a fierce advocate for all Minnesotans. I’ll look for common ground and bipartisan compromise on important issues everywhere I can, but I won’t be afraid to fight back when Minnesota’s interests are threatened. MEETING MINNESOTANS IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE Since Jan. 3, I’ve visited every corner of the state and met with hundreds of local officials and community leaders. I’ve visited farms, businesses, and schools, and met with families who are concerned about the cost of medical care and prescription drugs. These meetings will always guide me as I make decisions on behalf of Minnesota. Because the nation’s skills gap is a real problem for many employers, I held my very first meeting at Wyoming Machine, a successful sheet metal manufacturer in Stacy. There, I heard how difficult it is for Minnesota businesses to find trained workers to fill the thousands of good-paying, high-skilled job openings in our state. As a member of the Senate Education Committee, I’m encouraging local schools and businesses to work together to prepare students for the high-skilled jobs in our 21st century economy. In meetings in Mankato, Kasota, Ada and the Twin Cities, I met with dozens of farmers, farm leaders and agribusinesses about how important agriculture is to our state’s economy. I got a firsthand understanding of the tens of thousands of diverse jobs that farming creates when I sat at the kitchen table of one Minneso-
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ta farmer and heard about his solar energy operation. I pushed hard for a seat on the Senate Agriculture Committee, where I’ll push Minnesota’s priorities as Congress debates a new five-year federal Farm Bill. Minnesota’s opioid crisis has already devastated thousands of families and brought untold heartbreak to almost everyone it’s touched. In St. Paul, one mother told me about her son, who became addicted to opioid painkillers prescribed to him after a surgery. That addiction led him to heroin, and led his family on a wrenching and expensive recovery journey that has included five relapses. That’s why I was pleased the recently-passed bipartisan budget included $6 billion to fight opioids and to provide treatment for those who need it. And it’s why I back legislation to require big pharmaceutical companies to fund solutions to the epidemic they helped create. I also support a measure to help Minnesota’s Tribal Communities address the crisis. Because maintaining access to quality health care in rural Minnesota is a priority for me, I pushed for a leadership position on the Senate Rural Health Caucus. In a recent meeting in Fergus Falls with rural health experts and hospital CEOs, I heard how important rural health facilities are to keeping communities strong. I’ve taken their message back to my colleagues in Congress and will work to ensure our 1.2 million rural residents have access to the health care services they need. With mining being so important to the economic well-being of Minnesota’s Iron Range communities, I met with steelworkers in Virginia and promised to fight to end the unfair foreign steel imports that have stolen too many jobs and sapped economic vitality from the region. I’ve pushed the Trump Administration to act quickly to get this job done, and we’re making progress. As a member of the Senate Health Committee, I’ll always remember the desperate single mother I met in Rochester because she didn’t know where else to turn to get help paying for the expensive care she needs to treat a debilitating brain disease. She works as a health researcher and lives with her 9-year-old daughter just a few minutes from the Mayo Clinic, which provides the best health care in the world. After each trip home to Minnesota, I realize how much work still remains to be done on behalf of our state. As long as I’m Senator, I’ll keep listening to Minnesotans, and I’ll continue to be a fierce advocate for their priorities.
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Robert G. Thiry Robert George Thiry was born Feb. 9, 1925. He was the third child out of nine born to Lydia and Leo Thiry. He grew up on the family farm south of Pine City. In 1945 Bob entered the Navy and was stationed at Sampson Naval Base in New York. It was there that Bob met the love of his life, Ruth Aurelia Felker. They were married on Nov. 28, 1946. They built their life together in Pine City and raised five sons: Michael, David, Robbie, John and Christopher (Tiff). Bob was a keen business man and entrepreneur. He opened the Flower Box in 1949. In 1955, Bob added photography services, and the business continued to grow. Bob also saw the need to start a bus route for the kids on Woodpecker Ridge and became a favorite bus driver to so many over the course of his career. His creative flare and love of the outdoors inspired him in many landscaping projects throughout the years as well. Bob was a devout Catholic; a man of great faith! He faithfully cared for and loved his wife of 60+ years until she lost her battle with Alzheimer’s ten years ago. He enjoyed going to daily mass and regularly took communion to those unable to attend church. He often visited the nursing home and entertained the residents by playing old favorites on the piano by ear. He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus. Bob was a great storyteller, often sharing some pretty outrageous stories with enthusiasm, usually related to one of his favorite pastimes, be it hunting, fishing or golfing. He was a laugh out loud, slap you on the back, “Oh My Achin Head” kinda guy. And when Bob gave you a hug, you knew you were hugged! He lived life
to the fullest and was an inspiration to all who knew him. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, mentor, friend and more…so much more! How do you describe a man like Bob Thiry? It seems fitting to share some of the words that have been shared recently by family and friends: sincere gentleman, witty, Grandpa, one-of-a-kind and full of love, loving and caring, infectious smile and laugh, loving jabs, interested and interesting, all around good man, a gift, legacy of smiles and attitude, sweetest man, kind words, hugs, laughter, fine man, golf partner, storyteller, likeable, kind. About eleven years ago, Bob suffered a stroke right around the time that he was caring for his “Sweetheart” Ruth. The stroke did not affect him physically, but it did take something from him that changed his life in a drastic way. It took away his ability to speak. The right words would not come and the ones that did made little sense to anyone unless you knew him well. This incredible challenge could have broken him, but with the help of family, friends and a loving community that fortunately knew him well, he persevered and managed to keep his sense of humor through it all. “That’s the way it is” and “What are you gonna do?” were resounding phrases of wisdom that made it through the rain. Bob, you were admired, loved, and treasured! You will be missed but you will live on in the hearts of all those you touched. You were a man of virtue and have left a lasting legacy of love to your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thank you for that! So raise your glass (preferably a Brandy) “so forth and so on,” think of Bob and Ruth dancing together once again and remember these words…..Skol Pa Fiske! Bob is survived by his five sons: Michael Thiry of Boise, Idaho, David (Ann) Thiry of Livingston, Montana, Robbie Thiry of Lakeville, John (Pam) Thiry of Boise, Idaho, and Christopher “Tiff” (Kathy) Thiry of Pine City; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brothers Harold (Ginny) Thiry of Pine City, Allen (Sue) Thiry of Grand Rapids; sisters-in-law Sonja Thiry of Cambridge, Janet Thiry of Hayward, Wisconsin; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth Thiry; parents Leo and Lydia (Eng) Thiry; grandson Luke Thiry;
sisters Eleanor (Basil) Summers, Bernice (Zika) Simich, Alyce Jean (John) Huber; brothers Leo Thiry, Richard Thiry and Gerald Thiry; and sister-in-law Karen Thiry. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial for Bob on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Robbie Thiry, Kathryn Olson, Kevin and Joanne Cahill provided music. Casket bearers were Michael Thiry, David Thiry, Robbie Thiry, John Thiry, Christopher Thiry and Jeremy Thiry. Heath-Perkins American Legion Post # 51, Novak-Milliren VFW Post # 4258, and the U.S. Navy provided military funeral honors. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery in Pine City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel; FuneralAndCremationService.com.
Norman Odegard Norman was born on Feb. 5, 1946, in Pine City. He grew up on the family farm seven miles east of Pine City. He attended the Sauter one-room school house for grade school and attended high school at North Central School of Agriculture, U of M, Grand Rapids. In high school he earned many ribbons for livestock judging. He served in the U.S. Army and was active in the Viet Nam war. He married Paula Elveru in September of 1969 and they spent most of their life around Princeton before retiring to the Milaca Elim Assisted Living Home. Both Norman and Paula graduated from the Bethany School of Missions and were committed to serving the Lord. Norman was known for his gentle and humble ways. Norman died on March 6, 2018, at the St. Cloud VA Health Care Facility. He was preceded in death by parents Lawrence and Naomi and brother Curtis (Linda). He is survived by Paula, his wife of 48 years, and four brothers: Larry (Janice), Steve (Mary), Jay (Sheila) and Doug (Amy). SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 7
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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
Sunday Worship Service 11am Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.
Living Water Fellowship
Hustletown Community 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 Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.
Non-denominational 17945 Blue Jay Ln. Pastor Bruce Thompson 320-225-9231 Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.
Open Arms Church of God
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
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. Wednesday Lenten Services: 4:30 and 6:30 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
320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.
Pine City Evangelical Free Church
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.
Pomroy Chapel
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
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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Vernon A. Kruse Vernon August K Kruse, 90, passed a away Wednesday, M March 7, 2018, at t the St. Clare Livi ing Community in M Mora. Vernon was born o Feb. 26, 1928, on i Pine County to in C Casper and Dora K Kruse. Upon graduating h high school, Vern began working non on the family farm with his father, where he continued to farm with his son, Curt, until fire destroyed the barn in October 1991. He continued to crop farm until his stroke in September 2007. Vernon married Larayne Greenley on Oct. 1, 1950, and they were happily married for 57 years until her passing. He was very active in several community groups and was a member of the Pokegama Township Board for over 30 years, the Pine City Area Lions, the Board of Directors for the Pine City Co-operative for 21 years. Vernon was the recipient of the Helen Keller Award and the Melvin Jones Award. Vernon was a wonderful friend, grandfather, father and husband and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. Vernon is survived by his children: stepson Gene (Mary) Roth of Conway, Washington; Crystal (Lyle) Mattison of Richmond, Kentucky; Deborah Mosher of Pine City; Curt (Jody) Kruse of Pine City; Kay (Jeff) Wimmer of Pine City, and Scott (Lisa) Kruse of Concord, North Carolina; 15 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Larayne, daughter Sherry Erickson, parents Casper and Dora Kruse,
sister Laura Kruse and brothers, Carl, Alfred, Ervin, Fred and Gordon. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 16, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Pine City. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 15 from 4-7 p.m. at Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment with full military honors will be in Birchwood Cemetery of Pine City. In lieu of flowers, the family will be donating to the Veteran’s Administration and other charities. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service, Swanson Chapel of Pine City. FuneralAndCremationService.com
Edward deBernardeaux Ed deBern nardeaux passed a away Friday, M March 9, 2018, at his h home in Pine City a the age of 78. at Edward deBern nardeaux was b born Sept. 3, 1939, t Paul and Bertha to B Bernard in Northh home, Minnesota. A the age of 7, Ed At was adopted by Warren and Leona deBernardeaux. He attended school in Northhome and graduated from Northhome High School. After high school graduation Ed joined the 101st Airborne. Throughout his life he was employed with various companies in sales. In 1964, Ed met and married Janice Carlson and together they raised four children.
Ed enjoyed fishing, hunting, gold mining in Arizona and Colorado and stock car racing. He was very proud of his family and loved spending time with them. He is survived by his children: Johnny Carlson of Pine City, Clayton (Laurie) Carlson of Pine City, Rodney (Lori) deBernardeaux of Princeton, Michelle (Brian) Krone of Brook Park; grandchildren: Heather O’Geay, Alicia deBernardeaux, Anna Carlson, Jake Carlson, Kristina Krone, Gregory Krone and William Krone; 11 great-grandchildren; special friend Carol Wirkkala of Anoka; sister Ethelle (Jimmy) Hayden of Mount Joliet, Tennessee; many nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Bertha Bernard and adoptive parents Warren and Leona deBernardeaux; sister Barbara Bernard and brother John deBernardeaux; ex-wife Janice deBernardeaux. Pastor Joel Preston will officiate at the Celebration of Life for Ed at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at the Pine City Evangelical Free Church – Lighthouse, 1045 Main Street S, Pine City. Arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www. FuneralAndCremationService.com.
THANK YOU “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” - Helen Keller Weylon’s family would like to send a heartfelt thank you for the donations to the Weylon Wiedemann Memorial. At this time, the memorial fund has been closed. Thank you for your generosity, kindness and support during this difficult time. Weylon Wiedemann Family
PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER March 5 - 11 Theft, burglary, vandalism
March 5, 2:28 p.m., report of theft, 7th St., Pine City south. March 5, 4:31 p.m., report of property damage, St. Croix Rd., Pine City south. March 6, 8:52 a.m., report of property damage, I-35, Pokegama Twp. east. March 6, 12:47 p.m., report of theft, 5th St., Pine City south. March 7, 9:29 a.m., report of open door, Maple Ave./560th St., Rock Creek east. March 7, 4:57 p.m., report of property damage/hit and run, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. March 8, 6:19 a.m., report of theft, Beroun Crossing Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. March 8, 8:53 a.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, 1st St., Pine City south. March 8, 2:49 p.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. March 9, 3:57 p.m., report of theft, 6th Ave., Pine City south. March 9, 5:22 p.m., report of theft, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west. March 10, 8:18 p.m., report of driveoffs, 3rd St., Brook Park. March 11, 3:44 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.
Miscellaneous March 5, 7:52 a.m., report of crank 911 calls, Freedom Ave., Rock Creek west. March 5, 10:47 a.m., report of animal disturbance, Pokegama Lake Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. March 5, 10:15 p.m., report of
domestic, Airwaves Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. March 6, 9:13 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. March 7, 8:32 a.m., report of disorderly conduct, Main St., Pine City south. March 7, 3:55 p.m., report of snowmobile patrol, Hillside Ave., Pine City south. March 7, 5:44 p.m., report of trespass, Main St., Pine City south. March 8, 9:07 p.m., report of unknown trouble, Bayside Loop, Pokegama Twp. west. March 9, 10:11 a.m., report of missing adult person, Forest Blvd./540th St., Rock Creek west. March 9, 11:53 p.m., report of customer trouble, Meadow Creek Ln., Pokegama Twp. east. March 10, 7:29 a.m., report of crank 911 calls, Johnson Ave., Pine City south. March 10, 2:51 p.m., report of unwanted person, 4th St., Pine City south. March 11, 6:05 p.m., report of disturbance, Meadow Creek Ln., Pokegama Twp. east. March 11, 8:02 p.m., report of disturbance, Clover Ln., Royalton Twp.
Fires and accidents March 6, 6:15 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, 560th St., Rock Creek west. March 8, 5:11 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Pokegama Creek Rd., Brook Park Twp. March 10, 6:26 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Pokegama Lake Rd./Fairway Rd., Pine City Twp. west.
Jail roster March 5, Autumn Paige Branter- Cruit, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, assault- terrorist threats reckless dis... domestic assault- misd. March 5, Terry Lee Simon Jr., hold for other agency, burglary- 3rd degree- non resforces- night; remand-RPR, criminal sexual conduct- registration of predatory offen... March 5, James Michael Worlickey, warrant, under sentence, assault- 2nd degreedangerous weapon- other weap...; domestic assaultGM. March 5, Nicole Rose Marie Frankot, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, drugs- 5th degree- possess sche...; govt- smuggle- contraband articles; traffic- driving after suspension. Released March 7. March 5, Nico Lyn Steinbach, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, assault- domestic assaultmisd. Released March 7. March 5, Ashley Lynn Cross, warrant, Pine County writ, thefttake/use/transfer movable ... vehicle- theft$1001 or greater- F... Released March 6. March 5, Leah Marie Fairbanks, warrant, remand- other authority, Pine County writ, traffic- DUI- 1st degree- alcohol conc over... DWI- 1st degree driv... Released March 6. March 6, Gregory Alan Hause, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, assaultdomestic assault- misd. Released March 7. March 6, Christina Lee Mcclain, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, fraud- financial
trans card- use fr... Released March 7. March 6, Thomas Joseph Colton, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- cont subst.; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... March 6, Stephanie Anne Monitor, warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/control su...; govt- false name to police officer- G... March 6, Charles Barto Puskas, warrant, under sentence, drugs- 4th degree- poss w/ intent to sell- M... March 6, Tonia Michele Ramos, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, traffic- DUI- 2nd degree- alcohol conc over... open bottlepossess... driving after revocation. Released March 9. March 6, Nicholas James Reinhardt, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- procure/ possess...; traffic- DUI- 1st degree. Released March 7. March 6, Harvey Joseph St John, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, assault- 5th degree- inflict or attempt bod... domestic assault- misd., Pine County warrant, assault- domestic assault- GM. Released March 7. March 7, Thomas Lee Spartz, hold for other agency, damage to property- 4th degreeintent... ciminal damage property- 4th degree, disturbtampering with fire alarm. Released March 7. March 7, Emma Marie Reiser, Pine County warrant, drugs5th degree- poss/procure/ control... possess sche...; disturb- disorderly conduct; trespassing- business. Released
March 9. March 7, Deloris Mary Gibbs, Pine County warrant, govtfalse name or DOB- fictitious, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu... March 7, Casey David Rote, under sentence, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. March 7, Sheldon John Barrick, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, disturbdisorderly conduct. Released March 9. March 7, Gene Gerald Marshall, hold for other agency, probation violation-M... Released March 8. March 7, Ted Laverne Chisholm, book and release, probable cause, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released March 7. March 7, Heather Jean Olson, hold for other agency, driver’s licenses- use false name/D... Released March 7. March 8, Miguel Angel Paz, hold for other agency, drugs3rd degree- poss... Released March 8. March 8, Koda David Aanenson, warrant, remand-hold, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon... March 8, Winston Lawrence W Mattinas, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, trespassing- business. Released March 9. March 8, Kory Dean Quinnell, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, disturb- public nuisance, disorderly conductbrawling or fi... assault- domestic assault- GM. Released March 9. March 9, Michael Roy Gosselin Jr., Pine County warrant,
traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. March 9, Sadie Elizabeth Janowski, Pine County warrant, assault- domestic assault- GM. March 9, Jacob Eli Maki, Pine County warrant, trespass- return to property within... March 9, Adrian Duane Graham, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI 2nd degree driving... Released March 9. March 10, Jesse Chad Purull, hold for other agency, probation/parole violation, Fe. March 10, Kegan Casey Mueller, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/control...; disturb- disorderly conduct. Released March 11. March 10, Jennifer Marie Swanson, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, drugs5th degree- possess sche...; traffic- driving after revocation. Released March 11. March 11, Emma Marie Bosin, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- 5th degreeinflict or attempt bodil... March 11, Jesse Quinn, warrant, hold for other agency, trafficregulation- vehicle load not...; Pine County warrant, trafficduty to drive with due care. March 11, Spring Dawn Staples, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss... March 11, Kathryn Marie West, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI of alcohol, 3rd degree driving wh...
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Rypkema sets record for enlistment in 1943 BY CAROL AASER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
10 Years Ago, 2008 Going into the game Friday night at home against Isle, senior Andrew Lutz needed three points to tie the school points record and four to break it. The refs stopped the game, and Coach Wicktor presented Lutz with a trophy capturing his achievement just three minutes into play. The Minnesota School Boards Association has set March 2-9 as School Board Recognition Week in Minnesota The community members serving our district and their years of service are as follows: Robert Shuey (28.5 years); Dan Peterson (20.5 years); Bonnie Menigo (12.5 years); Steve Odegard (11.5 years); Tim Geisler (11.5 years) Ilene Sommer (4 years); Roger Rutgers (first term).
25 Years Ago, 1993 Throughout the pages of the Pioneer, you will notice some of our advertisements have taken on a new look. In taking part in the National Newspaper in Education Week, March 1-5, St. Mary’s Elementary grades three
through six took on the assignment of creating ads for the Pioneer. Businesses in Pine City purchased these ads from the students with the help of the Pioneer staff. For every ad purchased, five dollars went back to St. Mary’s. Pine City Squirts participated in the Squirts B Tournament in Mora March 4-7. The team was pleased to end its season with this first place win. Minnesota Music Educators Association will sponsor the third annual Celebration of Young Musicians festival on Saturday, March 20 in Onamia. Students participating from Pine City Elementary School are sixth graders Nathan Erickson, Kerry Othoudt and David Palmer. Fifth graders are Tracy Fedder, Sabrina Pogones and Nicole Samuelson.
rine Thursday – the fastest enlistment on record in the Minneapolis Marine recruiting office. At the regular meeting of the village council, C. M. Pennington suggested that a room be made available to preserve and display old records, documents and relics of the pioneer days. The council so agreed and decided that the Legion room would be the most satisfactory room for the display.
100 Years Ago, 1918
50 Years Ago, 1968 Township elections were held on Tuesday at which time votes were cast for supervisors, clerks, constables and justices of the peace. No township had any contests on the ballot. However, an upset occurred in Pokegama Township where a write-in cam-
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In my Easter bonnet... The young ladies of Miss Mae Holland’s fourth grade class at Pine City Elementary created quite the array of Easter bonnets back in 1961. Back row: Bette Christensen, Julie Bayne, Patty Rogalla, Elaine Ausmus and Ginny Fowler. Front row: Colette Christenson, Lynn Marquardt, Janet Stransky, Arlyss Peterson and Linda Raudabaugh.
paign saw Cal Hill defeat incumbent John Doenz, Sr. by one vote for the three-year term of supervisor. The Pine City school board decided to add an automotive department
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75 Years Ago, 1943 Most of the rural areas in Pine County, and communities north of here, are snowbound, outside of those located on the highway. The snow, which ranges from about Harris up to Duluth, increases in heaviness the farther north one travels, until at Duluth the city is enveloped in drifts up to 15 feet in depth. Seventeen minutes of actual work and 17-yearold Robert Rypkema of Pine City became a Ma-
Clifford Blankenship drove down from his father’s farm east of Hinckley, last Sunday, with never-a-drift that his Hit couldn’t negotiate until he reached the northwest corner of our village park, where he turned out of the beaten path to pass another car. This will be more surprising to folks on the farms where the north and south roads were generally clear of snow, than to those in the village where good sized drifts were quite common. Word has been received at Sandstone that Frank Sharp of that place was a victim on the torpedoed Tuscania. This is the first casualty among the Pine County men serving in the forces of our country, though there have been two deaths from disease in training camps.
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Sunshine, slop, snow and big drifts have been the order of the week. Last week we thought that spring had come, but by the looks of the weather the first of this week, we are going to have another winter. This town is blessed with a number of street lamps but there might just as well be none for all the good they do.
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NEWSLINE Local TV recognizes Pine City students
The efforts of the Pine City students participating in the one-act play were recognized on local television this past week. The students performed the play, “First Person Shooter” which deals with issues of bullying and school violence. Visit the Kare 11 website to see the whole story: ht t p : //w w w. k a r e11.c om /a r t ic le /new s /m n high-school-students-perform-first-person-shooter/89-527085023
Missing ring has mostly sentimental value
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The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that this past Friday night a report was filed with the sheriff’s office of a missing ring. A woman contacted the office reporting she was at the Rock Creek Pit Stop around 5 p.m. This woman forgot a ring in the restroom when she left. She returned within a few minutes and the ring was gone. The deputy was told the value of the ring was low. However, the ring belonged to the woman’s now-deceased husband, and the sentimental value far outweighs the monetary value. The owner of the ring has told the sheriff’s office that she only wants the ring back, no questions asked. The person who picked up the ring is asked to contact the sheriff’s office and arrange to drop it off with them, no questions asked. Contact the office at 320-629-8380 and ask for Deputy Vaagenes. Or, put the ring in the mail to: Pine County Sheriff’s Office, 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City, MN 55063.
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Pine City Fire Department firefighters attended a live fire training exercise with the Sandstone Fire Department this past weekend to be better trained on how to fight structure fires.
Pine City BBQ team earns awards for awesome eats Pine City’s Kyle and Amy Kuhn along with daughters Carissa, Caytlyn and Cara (pictured) are the Hot Daddy’s BBQ team. On March 3, Hot Daddy’s BBQ placed four times at the Fire on Ice BBQ Championship at Izaty’s Resort on Mille Lacs Lake. They took second place in pulled pork, ninth place in chicken and 13th place in brisket out of 57 teams from across the nation. They also took fifth place in the “Anything with Alcohol” category by entering a Whiskey Apple Cheese Cake trifle dessert.
Department of Minnesota Resources Conservation Officer Bret Grundmeier, working out of Hinckley, said he spent most of the week patrolling snowmobile trails. He reported that trail conditions went from good to poor as the week progressed and warm weather slowly melted the snow from recent storms. Enforcement activity included citations and warnings for unregistered snowmobiles, driving at excessive speed and failing to stop at signs. Complaints of snowmobilers driving off trail and trespassing onto agriculture lands were also handled. Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn, working out of Pine City, also spent the week working snowmobile enforcement and checking anglers. He checked state forest areas and answered questions about upcoming safety classes. He noted that the farther north one travels the better the trail conditions are.
Nolan announces high school art competition
U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan has announced the 2018 Annual Congressional Art Competition, inviting high school students from across Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District to participate and submit their work. In addition to a recognition ceremony, the artist of the piece chosen to hang in Washington, D.C. will receive a pair of airline tickets to fly from Minnesota to Washington, D.C. for the unveiling. Those wishing to participate should; (1) Complete, sign and send the submission form at https://nolan.house.gov/services/art-competition and (2) Email a high quality photo or scanned image of their art to Nolan.Art@mail.house.gov or mail to: Congressional Art Competition, Office of Rep. Rick Nolan, Duluth Technology Village, 11 East Superior Street, Suite 125, Duluth, MN 55802. All participant paperwork and accompanying works of art must be submitted by April 30. For full submission requirements, visit https://nolan.house.gov/services/art-competition or call Congressman Nolan’s Duluth office at 218-464-5095. PHOTO PROVIDED
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Best #8 in the state, Dragons pound a powerhouse BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
The Pine City Dragons boys basketball team is at it again. The squad is making a nice run in the playoffs for the second consecutive season, and is turning heads state-wide in the process. The Dragons opened their postseason with a solid home win, but in the second round they knocked off the #1 seed in Section 6AA and logged one of the biggest upset wins in school history; the Dragons beat powerhouse Annandale. PINE CITY 56, HOLDINGFORD 40 This game was the #8 versus #9 matchup in a loaded Section 6AA bracket. The Dragons’ section is so stacked that they had to wait until very late in the season to even secure a home playoff game despite a 20-win season. That home-court advantage was helpful on Thursday, March 8 as the Dragons ground out a win against a scrappy Huskers team that seemed to pride itself on defense. “Holdingford was very athletic and long, very stingy on the defensive end,� said Dragons head coach Kyle Allen. “We tried to stick to our game plan throughout the night, I thought the boys did a nice job of not fighting it. They stuck to it and allowed it to work as the game wore on.� Pine City had its struggles on the offensive end as Holdiingford stayed at home on shooters and closely guarded the Dragons on the perimeter. Senior Jake Rademacher did a nice job of getting to the rim to break the defense down and had a nice game. Pine City had to dig in on the defensive end to pull out the victory. “We really allowed our defense to take over for long stretches,� said Allen. “Our defense led to good runs on the offensive end, allowing us to get good looks. I thought we could have improved our rebounding to start the game, but we were able to adjust and do better as the game went on.� Seth Logan continues to prove himself since being inserted into the starting lineup midway through the season. He led the team with 16 points on 3-4 shooting from downtown, while also pulling down five rebounds. Nick Hansmann had 10 points and six boards. The Dragons’ win had them advancing to play at St. John’s in Collegeville for the second year in a row. Pine City had the dubious task of taking on the #6 ranked team in the state, the Annandale
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Cardinals, a team that had made State five years in a row. Pine City would come up big when it mattered most. PINE CITY 56, ANNANDALE 52 The Dragons played very well against top competition in the section tournament last season, narrowly losing to then #4 ranked St. Cloud Cathedral. While most outside of Pine County gave the Dragons little chance in this matchup, the players and coaches came in believing they could win. When the Dragons jumped out to an early lead, fueled again by excellent shooting, it was clear that Pine City had come to play. “We felt like we were the best #8 seed in the state,� said coach Allen. “Our section is so stacked that anyone can win on any given night. There are not a lot of #8 seeds that have a 20-win regular season and bring home a conference title. The moment was not too big for our boys, they were focused and prepared. They did not let anything shake them throughout the day.� The Dragons’ game was delayed 15 minutes as the bus got stuck behind a horrific accident between Mora and Henriette. Despite arriving to the arena late, Pine City looked ready once the
ball was tipped. They held a nine point lead, 33-24 at the break. The second half was tense and exciting. The Dragons led until around 1:35 remaining when a Cardinals three put Annandale up by one. With ice in his veins, Hansmann calmly hit a deep three from the top of the key to put Pine City back on top by one. Hansmann and Rademacher hit free throws in the final minute and the Dragons defense held the Cardinals at bay. Annandale is the highest ranked team coach Allen’s Dragons have ever beaten, and the win was one of the biggest in school history. “We are playing some of our best basketball right now,� said Allen. “We try really hard to peak at the right time, toward the end of the season. We put in some new wrinkles over the last few weeks and the boys have responded well. They are fresh, excited, and motivated.� It was a total team victory as even scoring and big plays came from up and down the roster. Clay Logan, Seth Logan and Hansmann each had 14 points. Jake Adams was solid, again providing a spark off of the bench with a big three and a pair of important free throws. Jake Lunceford finished with
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six points but also played great in other facets. Damien Schwab had what was quite possibly the best game of his high school career as he battled inside and affected the game on both ends. “Seth, Nick and Clay all did a nice job of allowing things to come their way,� Allen added. “We have a lot of scoring options, something that our team is really proud of, and we do a nice job of getting the ball to the hot hand. Seemed like everyone was willing to shoot and make a big shot when we needed it. Lunceford had a great game as well, really played to his role and did a lot of little things to help our team. Damien Schwab might be the game MVP. I don’t think we win that game if he does not come in and give us the big minutes that he did.� With a program-defining win already in the books, Pine City is now playing with house money in the postseason. Up next is another top-20 team in Eden Valley-Watkins, who will enter with an eye-popping 25-2 record. Should the Dragons beat the Eagles on Wednesday, March 14, they will play at St. Cloud State on Friday, March 16 in the Section 6AA Section Championship game.
Flamingo gymnastics wrap up season strong BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
Result: Rush City/Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson competes at conference and section tournaments Where/When: Feb. 10 and Feb. 17
What happened: The Flamingos gymnastics team had two very good meets to end their season. The team competed at the Granite Ridge Conference Meet on Saturday, Feb. 10 where they placed second with a score of 134.3. Livia Isackson-Rod received All-Conference in the all-around. Christeva Perrotti received All-Conference on beam.
Teammates Kianna Helmin received All-Conference honorable mention in the all-around and Ellie White received All-Conference honorable mention on vault. The squad also competed at the Section 7A Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17 where they scored a 133.45 and placed seventh.
What it means: The Flamingos’ season came to an end at sections. Up next: “We are in a very difficult section,� said coach Katie Meier, “so we did not have any individual places, but each girl performed at their highest level and had an awesome meet. We are excited for next season.�
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12UB Dragons earn District 10 League Championship The Pine City 12UB Dragon hockey players finished off their season with 24 wins and eight losses. They were the District 10 12UB League Champions and in the District 10 Tournament took second place which advanced them to participate in the Minnesota Hockey regional tournament. Pictured: Abby Aagaard, Arissa Rydberg, Sophia Olson, Brenna Youngbauer, Andee Winters, Solei Olsen, Eden Sauter, Gabby Schumacher, Ava Rydberg, Lexa Valvoda, Emma Tracy, Malia Mikyska, Emma Kirby, Reanna Cruz, Lena Roubinek, Emma Hermanson. Coaches: Chad Schumacher, Mike Winters, Nick Rydberg and Bill Aagaard.
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Vannelli’s hosts hockey team pasta feed Rodger and Maria (center), owners of Vannelli’s Landing restaurant on Pokegama Lake, sponsored and hosted a team pasta feed for the Dragons hockey team before a big game recently. They provided salad, pasta and meatballs and even included a gift card for each hockey family.
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In a two-week span this winter, five people walked out of the bone-chilling cold and into the small entryway at A Place for You (APFY) in Pine City, seeking shelter from the elements. “They were hungry, with no place to go,� said Linda Thomson, executive director of the adult transitional shelter. “That hadn’t happened before.� This winter’s stretches of sub-zero temperatures have created life-threatening situations for those who lack stable housing. With just 10 beds and an intake process that must be completed before someone can be admitted to the shelter, APFY does whatever it can when someone walks in from the cold. “We give them a hot meal,� Thomson said, “but we can’t just put a sleeping bag out on the floor and let them stay. We can’t go over our numbers or we risk losing our license, but we go above and beyond to keep people safe.� That includes working with the Salvation Army and with Lakes and Pines to provide hotel rooms for people in need of emergency shelter. If the person has transportation available, APFY staff have located beds at shelters in the Twin Cities and Duluth. “People do sleep in their cars,� Thomson said. “We’ve given them gas cards because it’s 20 below and they have to sleep in their car, but we don’t always have gas cards available.� Thanks to the generosity of the community, she said, APFY does have blankets, jackets, hats and mittens on hand. “We have given away blankets and jackets to people who need them.� As a last resort, Thomson said, APFY
has suggested the lobby at the Pine County Detention Center as a place to get out of the cold. Now in its fifth year, APFY provides transitional housing for up to 90 days for those who qualify. It is the only shelter for single adults between the Twin Cities and Duluth. Residents must come from Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Carlton counties. They must pass a background check, be clean and sober, medically compliant and willing to follow shelter rules. In 2017, APFY received 405 calls for service and ended up housing 87 adults, evenly split between males and females. The shelter turned away 195 people simply due to lack of space. Others didn’t qualify for service because they weren’t from APFY’s service area, they failed the background check, didn’t pass the drug/alcohol screening, or had children who also needed shelter. “We’ve had a handful who have been repeaters; they’ve been here more than once,� said Thomson. “It’s usually because they didn’t move into stable housing when they left, or they have a
This winter’s stretches of sub-zero temperatures have created life-threatening situations for those who lack stable housing. With just 10 beds and an intake process that must be completed before someone can be admitted to the shelter, APFY does whatever it can when someone walks in from the cold. mental health issue that caused them to lose their place. One woman went back to her abuser and then came back to us. She ended up getting away from him and is doing very well.� The common thread Thomson sees in APFY residents is lack of community and family support. “They’ve burned bridges with their family, or their family is so dysfunctional it drags them down to live with them,� she said. About 60 percent of those served have a diagnosed mental illness and are being treated with medication. “We’ve worked hard to train our staff on how to find resources, but we didn’t have staff who have experience dealing with mental illness. For the first time, we’ve received funds from the Region
7E Adult Mental Health Initiative to pay the wages of a half-time mental health outreach coordinator. Tressa Hunting started her job on Jan. 1, and she’s doing a fantastic job,� Thomson said. State funding allows the shelter to pay 10 employees a minimal wage to work at the front desk, answer the phone, clean and do other tasks to keep the facility running smoothly. Donations account for more than 30 percent of the operating budget. Volunteers play a crucial role. A hot meal is delivered to the shelter every day, courtesy of community members who sign up for the meal train. Local restaurants also donate food. Drivers are always needed to take residents to their jobs or various appointments. “Sometimes they have a court date they need to get to, or they may need to go to Duluth or the Twin Cities to apply for Social Security,� Thomson said. “It would be great if we had enough drivers to take someone out and about for the day if they’re feeling depressed.� The average length of stay for APFY residents has been decreasing over time, from 68 days in 2012 to 34 in 2017, and Thomson said there are many success stories. She’s grateful to the area businesses that hire APFY residents, to the churches that provide support, and all the individuals who donate time and money to the shelter. For more information on A Place for You, visit their website, APFY.org or call the shelter 320-438-7070.
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Latest charge against arson suspect: attempted courtroom escape Steven Nelson also accused of stealing chief deputy’s squad vehicle, attempted bribery with sexual favors, animal cruelty Nelson told a deputy ‘that he wanted to remain lawabiding and that he was driving a Chevy Tahoe.’ Parking lot video shows that he then climbed into the chief deputy’s Tahoe, started it up and drove away.
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A man charged with arson, bribery and theft of a Pine County squad car is now being accused of attempting to escape from police custody during a courtroom hearing. According to the criminal complaint filed in Pine County court, Steven Douglas Nelson, 37, of Rush City was in Courtroom B in the Pine County Courthouse on Feb. 13 as the defendant in a jury trial. Nelson was in the custody of the Pine County Jail because he had not posted bail on a pending court case. He had been brought in and out of the courtroom through the secure holding cell within the courtroom and had never been allowed in the hallway outside the courtroom. Court documents report that shortly before 3 p.m. jury selection process was being concluded and the jurors were repositioning themselves into appropriate seats in the jury box in the courtroom. While this activity was going on, Nelson turned and began to walk out of the courtroom. His attorney told him to stop, and this alerted the court security officer on duty. When Nelson reached the hallway outside the courtroom he allegedly began to run toward the exit, but was apprehended by two court security officers and a deputy. Nelson is now charged with felony escape from custody.
THEFT, BRIBERY, OBSCENE TEXT Nelson had previously been charged with felony theft and felony bribery and sending an obscene text message, all on a busy Dec. 14. A 2002 Ford Focus was reported stolen from a residence on Blackbird Road east of Pine City on the morning of Dec. 14, and investigators found a pink Schwinn bicycle near the south entrance to the driveway and shoe prints in the snow. Other neighbors in the area said a strange man had come to their doors that morning asking for a woman they didn’t know. The stolen vehicle was recovered in Hinckley. Shoeprints found at the scene of the theft matched shoeprints found in Hinckley, and also at Nelson’s home. Investigators followed the vehicle of a known associate of Nelson. They followed the vehicle to Walmart, then an auto sales business in Pine City. When the vehicle left, investigators saw Nel-
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son in the passenger seat and stopped the car. According to investigators, when asked what he had been doing earlier he denied knocking on doors or stealing a car. He told them he had been “out doing work for the Sheriff’s Office in Henriette, attempting to take down drug dealers.” Investigators spoke with the auto sales employees. One employee said that Nelson had said he wanted to trade in two vehicles for a new car. The employee gave Nelson her cell phone number so he could send photos of the vehicles. When he arrived, they said Nelson was acting “creepy” and they told him to leave. After he did, he allegedly sent the employee an obscene photo. Nelson was taken to the sheriff’s office for an interview. While there, he allegedly offered an investigator oral sex if the investigator released another person from jail. When the investigator told Nelson he was under arrest for attempting to bribe an officer, Nelson allegedly said he was not bribing anyone, and that it was more of a payment than a bribe. SQUAD VEHICLE THEFT Nelson had earlier been arrested for vehicle theft on Dec. 8 when he allegedly stole a car out of the Pine County Sheriff’s Office parking lot. The criminal complaint states that around 4:45 p.m. on Dec. 8, Chief Deputy Paul Widenstrom was leaving the sheriff’s office when he noticed that his
assigned Chevrolet Tahoe unmarked squad car was missing from the parking lot. Widenstrom had parked the vehicle there in the morning, and noted that there was a spare key in the center console. Deputies recalled that Nelson had been at the sheriff’s office earlier that day looking for a ride after shouting at a female friend in the sheriff’s office parking lot. Shortly after the woman left, Nelson told a deputy “that he wanted to remain law-abiding and that he was driving a Chevy Tahoe.” Parking lot video shows that he then climbed into the chief deputy’s Tahoe, started it up and drove away. The Tahoe was found behind Nelson’s address on St. Croix Road. Nelson was not present when the vehicle was found, but later returned to the home and was arrested without incident. A deputy interviewed Nelson, who said he had permission to take the Tahoe because he was working for the sheriff’s office. Nelson claimed that the door was open and the key was in the ignition. The report states that the deputy observed that Nelson was having a hard time staying on track, and Nelson admitted to injecting methamphetamine since taking the Tahoe. Sheriff’s office officials state that the stolen squad was supposed to have been locked when parked, but it appears to have accidentally been left unlocked. The suspect located the spare key kept in the vehicle to drive it off. No weapons were kept in the car and nothing was found to be missing from the vehicle when recovered. In a press release, the sheriff’s office reminded all car owners to make sure their vehicles are secured before leaving them. Officials urged all those who use a ‘key fob’ to secure their vehicle doors to ensure that the locks have engaged when leaving the vehicle, and rec-
ommended that they remove spare keys from their cars. All hidden spare keys from sheriff’s office vehicles have now been removed.
ANIMALS KILLED, ARSON CHARGES FILED Nelson was charged with two counts of felony first degree arson and one count of felony mistreatment of animals for allegedly setting two fires on St. Croix Road this November: one that burned a vacant farm house and another that damaged a home and killed five cats and 10 dogs inside from smoke inhalation. According to the criminal complaint filed in Pine County Court, at around noon on Nov. 8, Pine County deputies and the Pine City Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a vacant farm house on St. Croix Road east of Pine City. The farm house was heavily damaged from the fire and was collapsing in on itself. On Nov. 12 at 11:43 a.m. a second fire was reported at a home on St. Croix Road. The tenant of the home told deputies that she had found a book of matches in the driveway near the pole barn that she did not recognize and appeared out of place. She also said that Nelson had been at the house the day before. Fire investigators found evidence to indicate that the fire had been started by an LP torch pointed at a wood wall in the basement in the southeast corner of the house. The bodies of five cats and 10 dogs dead from smoke inhalation were recovered from the scene. On Nov. 13, Nelson was reported to be at the residence, although there was a domestic abuse/no-contact order forbidding him from being there. An investigator arrived at the home and questioned Nelson. According to the criminal complaint, Nelson eventually admitted to starting the fire. He said he used the LP torch to light a curtain on fire and used a match to light a rag that had a flammable lubricant on it, and then he put the flaming rag inside the back door by the washing machine. The investigator said that Nelson told him he had never burned a house before and it was “a little exciting.” Nelson said that all the dogs and cats in the home belonged to him and the person renting the house. According to the investigator, Nelson also admitted to lighting the earlier fire at the vacant house on Nov. 8 using the same LP torch.
New Iron Expo hits Hinckley this April PRESS RELEASE
The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 has announced details regarding the vendors appearing at its New Iron Expo on April 3, 4 and 5 in Hinckley. The event will feature a long list of more than 100 vendor brands, training opportunities and dynamic hands-on experiences on the 400-acre property of the Local 49 Training Center. This three-day exposition, free and open to the public, will highlight the latest in construction technology and safety training. What sets the New Iron Expo apart from other trade shows is that it allows attendees to ac-
tually roll up their sleeves and try out the new equipment for themselves. “This isn’t going to be a kick the tires kind of event,” said Layne Johnson, Local 49 Training Center Director. “Attendees will be able to get in the seat and experience some of the latest and greatest equipment in the industry.” Vendors such as Tony Macke of Nortrax in Duluth are excited for the scale and scope of the New Iron Expo. “It’s not every day you can sit in the cab of a machine and test it out, while at the same time have your questions answered by knowledgeable professionals,” said Macke. “We can’t wait to show off some of the great
new technology our machines have.” Macke points to the John Deere 750k Smart Dozer and the John Deere 772 G/GP Motor Grader as two pieces of equipment that are revolutionizing the construction industry. “The Smart technology in the 750k eliminates operator error and the need for time consuming calibration,” he said. “The 772 G/GP now has a joystick which will increase line-ofsight and will decrease operator fatigue. Both machines are game changers in the industry.” Macke and Milt Luttrel of Nuss Truck and Equipment both agree that the New Iron Expo is something few have
seen before. “I don’t know where else you can actually get the equipment in the dirt and see all it has to offer,” said Luttrel. “The industry is growing significantly, and the equipment is becoming better with each year.” Luttrel says he will have wheel loaders, excavators and articulated haul trucks on display at the event. “The first thing people will notice is how technology has evolved in the last five to 10 years,” he said. “Our Volvo Assist technology is saving users time and money. We are excited to answer questions and show people its capabilities.” In addition to the vendors that will be on-site, another
large focus of the event is to show attendees the capabilities and thoroughness of Local 49’s commitment to training. Since the training facility opened in 2007, more than 56,000 training sessions have been executed to enhance skill and promote best practices when it comes to safety. “Safety is at the heart of what we do,” said Johnson. “We will have bleachers where people can sit and watch our training in action and see what happens when expertly trained workers use some of the best tools in the business.
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Chisago County commissioner charged with criminal vehicular homicide BY BILL STICKELS III EDITOR@COUNTYSTAR.COM
Chisago County District 1 Commissioner Lora Walker has been formally charged with vehicular homicide in conjunction with a March, 2017 collision on Interstate 35 involving Walker and 62-year-old Gary Brisky of Gordon, Wisconsin. According to reports, the collision occurred near Rush City after Walker had been driving northbound in the southbound lanes of I-35 for several miles. The crash resulted in Brisky’s vehicle catching fire. Brisky was unable to escape his vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. Walker sustained serious injuries that caused her to be hospitalized for an extended period of time. In the criminal complaint,
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filed in Chisago County by the Mille Lacs County Attorney’s Office, Walker began traveling in the wrong direction at the Highway 95 ramp and continued for approximately seven miles, causing multiple cars to veer out of her way to avoid a collision. According to witnesses, multiple attempts to alert Walker via horn honks were made, but to no avail. Walker, who has been diagnosed as being diabetic and has had a history of passing out due to low blood sugar levels, informed first responders that she knew her blood sugar was low, which was confirmed and treated by medical personnel at the scene of the crash. In their additional investigation, the Minnesota State Patrol determined that Walker used a blood sugar monitor at
Walker had previously been involved in a single-car crash caused by an episode of low blood sugar. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, in July 2014, Walker falsely stated in a report that she had not lost consciousness in the last four years, which allowed DPS to reissue her driver’s license. her North Branch home and that her family had previously hired a home care provider for her because of her condition. The Minnesota State Patrol’s investigation also noted that Walker’s mother was interviewed and indicated that during a phone call to Walker shortly before the crash, the audible alert on her monitor could be heard in the background.
The Minnesota State Patrol also indicated that Walker had previously been involved in a single-car crash that was also caused by an episode of low blood sugar. Because of the previous crash, Walker was required to make reports to the Department of Public Safety of any diabetes-related loss of consciousness in order to have her license reissued. The investigation indicated that in her last report, in July 2014, Walker falsely stated that she had not lost consciousness in the last four years, meaning that she was not required to make another report until 2018. Since the crash, Walker has had to perform her commissioner duties via video conferencing while she continued to recover from her injuries. In a statement in response to the charges, Chisago Coun-
ty Administrator Bruce Messelt said, “Chisago County has learned today from media reports that Ms. Lora J. Walker, who serves as Chisago County Commissioner for District 1, has been charged in relation to a motor vehicle crash, which occurred in March 2017. Due to conflict of interest, neither the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office nor the Chisago County Attorney’s Office were a party to the investigation or charging of this matter. Chisago County will have no further comment at this time regarding this development.” If convicted of the felony charges, Walker faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and/ or $20,000 in fines. Walker is next scheduled to appear in Washington County Court on March 26.
CONNAKER: Longtime Dragon activities director recognized by Minnesota Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
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that were described by the Minnesota State Patrol as not life-threatening injuries. She has been released from the hospital. The Braham Area Schools made an announcement on social media from Superintendent Ken Gagner that mourned the deceased: “We are deeply saddened tonight to announce the passing of Braham Area School’s Gavin Butenhoff (11th grade) and Alexis Hasser (12th grade) as the result of a vehicle accident. Gavin and Alexis are treasured members of our Bomber family. “Gavin’s twin sister, Grace, also attends our school while Hannah attends the ALC in Cambridge and Mitchell attends Mora Elementary. “The school will be open tomorrow, Sunday, March 11, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. for students, staff, and the community of Braham as a central gathering place. We will have licensed counselors and clergy on site.” “This is a time of deep sadness for our Braham Community. We offer our love and support for all those hurting.”
School. For Connaker, the opportunity to build a career in his hometown was a the right choice. He’s now been an educator for 47 years, and a Pine City coach for over 25 years in football, basketball, baseball and cross country. He also served as the Pine City American Legion baseball coach from 1975-1991, earning 511 wins along the way. He earned his Masters in Athletic Administration from St. Thomas University in 1995 – the first in the state to earn this degree. “You had to do a project for them, and I did mine on sportsmanship,” Connaker said. “That’s what we’re really all about, you know.” Connaker was also the activities director in Pine City for 16 years, and is currently a member of the Pine City School Board. He has done much work with the Knights of Columbus, the Pine City Civic Center, the Pine City Country Club and other community organizations. This will not be the first time he has been honored for his work. A letter-winner in five sports, Connaker was inducted into the Pine City High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999, and named a life member of the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association after joining the 25 year club in 2000. He was also named the State Class A Athletic Director of the Year in 2001. Current Pine City High School Activ-
ities Director Bill Christianson said he nominated Connaker “for all his great efforts here in Pine City, as well as to the MnIAAA over the years.” At Christianson’s urging, officials from Pine City and other schools offered letters of support. Retired Dragon tennis coach John Eberhart said that Connaker created a positive atmosphere for Dragon athletes during his time as athletic director. “Our kids had a special safety blanket provided by Wally that allowed them to play and win or lose and know for certain that they would still be accepted and supported 100 percent,” Eberhart wrote in his letter of support. “Wally has a special way to reach out to each kid in our school, letting them know how important they are to all of us. Wally fits the idea that ‘The kids don’t care how much you know, till they know how much you care” motto. Wally was a winner as a player, as a coach and most certainly if you asked any kid who came through our system, he was a winner as our A.D.” George Johnson, retired principal of Pine City High School, said Connaker had a great passion for Dragon athletics. “As with most activity directors in smaller schools, Wally was responsible for virtually all the aspects of the school’s activities program,” Johnson wrote. “One of his greatest strengths was his ability to always put the students first in his decisions, regardless of the pressures placed on him. The welfare and needs of the students were always more important than
the budget, than pressures from individuals or various special interest groups, than his personal adult friendships, than all the conflicts that arose during the course of serving in such a difficult position... Though he was forced to make some very difficult decisions, in the end it was his love of Dragons and his passion for their success that drove him to be so successful in his job.” “As much as I care about athletics, I always put academics first,” Connaker said. “They had to be a student first. And with that in mind – and everybody knew that was the plan – everything else just kind of fell in place. We were pretty proud of the fact that well over 50 percent of the kids were involved in some kind of activity. Connaker said he knew he had been nominated for this award, but thought there was no chance of him actually winning. He said he’s very grateful to his wife, and to all of his coaches, educators, administrators, students and community members who made his success possible. “I’m pretty much overwhelmed,” he said. “The main thing ... is that the award really belongs to Pine City Schools.” A reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27 at the Pine City Country Club. Attendees are invited to tell stories and tales of all that Connaker has done for Pine City Activities as well as the Minnesota High School League over the years.
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting – Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 10:00 a.m. 6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov, Minnesota Vice Chair Steve Chaffee called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, John Mikrot, Jr., and Matt Ludwig. Also present at the meeting were County Administrator David Minke and County Attorney Reese Frederickson. At 10:14 a.m. Pine County Commissioner Steve Hallan joined the meeting via Interactive TV, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.02 and MN Department of Administration Advisory Opinions 08-034 and 13-009. Commissioner Hallan was seen and heard at the meeting via electronic means and participated from Clear Creek RV Park, Whiting Field, Naval Air Station, 7180 Langley Street, Building 1417, Milton, Florida, a location open and accessible to the public. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Vice Chair Chaffee called for public comment. There was no public comment. Commissioner Ludwig moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the Minutes of the February 6, 2018 Board Meeting and Summary for publication, with correction, of the Special Meeting-Committee of the Whole scheduled on Friday, March 16, 2018. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 4-0. Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence None. Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 4-0. Fund January 31, 2017 January 31, 2018 Increase(Decrease) General Fund 4,042,127 4,315,665 273,538 Health and Human Services Fund 588,557 831,905 243,347 Road and Bridge Fund (636,171) 570,320 1,206,492 Land Management Fund 2,156,298 2,174,250 17,952 TOTAL (inc nonmajor funds) $6,477,625 $8,829,522 2,351,897 Approve the application for abatement for Jason Smedstad, 11601 120th St., Milaca, PID 30.8900.120, pay 2017. Approve the 2017 gas tax distribution to townships. Approve Resolution 2018-07 for reclassification of tax-forfeited land to conservation status. It is necessary for the conservation status to allow for the property to be conveyed to the DNR Fisheries. Approve the recommendations of the Pine County Tax-Forfeit Land Advisory Committee which met January 25, 2018: A. Forfeit Land Auction Approve the list of lands to be offered for sale in 2018, authorize appraisals, re-appraisals and miscellaneous land sale preparation; set date for public land auction for September 21, 2018. B. Withdrawal of All Previous Land Sale Parcels Approve Resolution 2018-08. This will allow Pine County to withdraw all unsold parcels of land from 2017 (effective July 13, 2018) and re-appraise and re-offer them in 2018. C. Homestead Repurchase Deadline Approve Resolution 2018-09. The resolution establishes the official finalization of the tracts of land to be offered at the 2018 Tax-forfeit Land Auction to be August 7, 2018 (45 days before the actual auction date of September
21, 2018). Thereafter, no written application for repurchase or contract reinstatement will be considered for those lands to be offered at auction. D. Tax Forfeit Land Sale Tract Classification (Non Conservation) and Distribution Approve Resolution 2018-10. This will classify lands as non-conservation lands and allow the distribution of lands to local governments and DNR for review and approval for the sale. Acknowledge amendment to SWIFT Contract No. 122741 to extend the end date to January 31, 2019. The extension of this contract with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will provide a properly licensed professional to provide an intermediate or advanced septic inspector to inspect septic systems over a capacity of 2,500 gallons or that have a pre-treatment device. Up to $1,000 will be reimbursed for services of an advanced septic inspector as needed covering 75% of the cost of service. The other 25% will be added to the permit fee of the property owner. Approve the Agreement for Prosecution Services between the City of Sandstone and Pine County for a two-year term--January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2019. Approve the reappointment of Linda Defenbaugh, representing District 1, and Donna Zastera, representing District 2, to the Extension Committee for a three-year term, January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2020. Approve the hiring of Patrick Meacham as a social services supervisor, effective March 19, 2018, grade 15, $33.00 per hour. Approve the promotion of Miranda Miller from part-time dispatcher to fulltime dispatcher effective February 18, 2018, no change in wage. Approve Nurse Jessica Fehlen to attend the Early Detection and Hearing Intervention Birth Defects Annual Conference. The conference (lodging and meals) will be covered by the Minnesota Department of Health. A county car will be used for travel. Approve Child Support Supervisor Jodi Blesener and Child Support Enforcement Aide Trysten Williamson to attend the National Tribal Child Support Association Annual Conference. The cost is approximately $1,534, however child support activities are reimbursed at 66%. Total cost to the county is approximately $521. Approve Fraud Investigator Kari Rybak to attend the 31st Annual Fraud Investigators Spring Conference. Total cost: $407. Approve Senior Agent Amber Chase and Corrections Agent Michelle Sellner to attend the Probation Officer Survival-Navigating the Challenges of the Job training. No cost for the training; lodging $156. Approve Corrections Agent Christopher Stolan to attend Motivational Interviewing. Total cost: $165. Approve County Assessor Kelly Schroeder and Deputy County Assessor Troy Stewart to attend the Professional Assessment Certificate and Education course. Total cost: $298. Accept a $50 donation from Mary Monson and designate to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office K-9 program. For audit purposes, acknowledge $64,810.21 over-expenditure in the Technology Equipment Fund at year end 2017. Chair Hallan joined the meeting via Interactive TV at 10:14 a.m. Motion by Commissioner Mohr to name the new government building in Sandstone the “North Pine Government Center” and rename the Pine Government Center in Pine City the “South Pine Government Center”. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Ludwig provided an overview of the February 13, 2018 Pine County Personnel Committee meeting. The Personnel Committee made the following recommendations: Sheriff’s Office A. Acknowledge the resignation of part-time dispatcher Jay Oetterer, effec-
SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ROCK CREEK March 1, 2018 Mayor Saari called the Rock Creek City Council meeting to order at 7PM. Members present: Craig Saari, Dick Johnson and Sam Christenson. Absent: Joe Babolik and Pam Hinze. Others present: Amy Thompson, Nancy Runyan, Rod Stevens, Kip Rydberg, Adam Rydberg and Karen Omae. Johnson moved seconded by Christenson to approve the February 1, 2018 minutes. Motion passed unanimously. Christenson moved seconded by Johnson to accept Rydberg & Sons, Inc. bid of $4.66 per cubic yard to haul approximately 4,000 to 7,000 yards of gravel and $0.75/cy to load gravel out of the city gravel pit located on 550th Street. Minimum of four belly dumps, dust control on 550th Street and North on Maple Avenue to the tar is required. The gravel will be hauled between June 1, 2018 and July 31, 2018. Motion passed unanimously. Christenson motioned seconded by Johnson to approve the purchase of two tires for the 621B Case loader from Pomp’s Tire. Motion carried all ayes. Christenson motioned seconded by Johnson to hold a public hearing on April 5, 2018 at 7PM to discuss amending the Subsurface Sewage Treatment Ordinance to require septic systems comply with state code capacity requirements when bedroom additions occur. And require all septic tanks be compartmentalized and the system require two tanks. Motion carried all ayes. Johnson motioned seconded by Christenson to approve payment of check #’s 14299 - 14327 and e-transfers totaling $22,700.07. Motion carried unanimously. Johnson motioned seconded by Christenson to adjourn the City Council meeting at 8:04PM. Motion carried all ayes. Sandra Pangerl City Clerk Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 15, 2018
Eagan, MN 55122 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. 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 Plaintiffs 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. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. REAL ESTATE. This proceeding involves, affects, or brings into question real property located at the following addresses: 16253 Norwood Lane, Pine City, MN 55063; 16365 Norwood Lane, Pine City, MN 55063; and 16397 Norwood Lane, Pine City, MN 55063. The properties are subject to no encumbrances, and have the following legal descriptions: Lot 8, Lot 11 and Lot 12 of Trippler’s Plat, Pine County, Minnesota, and Undesignated Lakeshore Lands lying westerly of the north and south lot lines of Lot 8, Lot 11, and Lot 12, of Trippler’s Plat, Pine County, Minnesota, extending to the low-water mark of Cross Lake, and That portion of Lot 9 of Trippler’s Plat, Pine County, Minnesota, consisting of an eight (8) foot strip of land lying northerly of, and parallel to, the northerly lot line of Lot 8, of Trippler’s Plat, Pine County, Minnesota, extending to the low-water mark of Cross Lake 7. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Quiet Title Court File No. 58-CV-18-101 Ryan Reisdorfer and Deanna Reisdorfer, Plaintiffs vs. Dena Krautbauer, as Personal Representative of the Estate of
Zeldora Bjorklund; Roger and Nancy Hoff; CitiFinancial Services, Inc.; Ralph S. and Joan M. Siedow; Brandon D. Marshaw and Rebecca A. Marshaw; Dean E. Radmacher and Paula M. Radmacher; Michael L. Johnson and Mary Ann Johnson; Bruce C. Martin and Susan L. Martin; Sharon K. Olson and Stuart Olson; Joel T. Martin; Karen M. Bazille; Pamela J. Greden, as Trustee of the Pamela Greden Trust dated January 5, 1996; Bradford N. Graves and Victoria L. Graves; Jay Jaeger and Kimberly Ann Jaeger; Robert E. Belland and Marilyn A. Belland; The State of Minnesota by its Attorney General, Lori Swanson; and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein,, Defendants. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO Dena Krautbauer, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Zeldora Bjorklund; Roger and Nancy Hoff; CitiFinancial Services, Inc.; Ralph S. and Joan M. Siedow; Brandon D. Marshaw and Rebecca A. Marshaw; Dean E. Radmacher and Paula M. Radmacher; Michael L. Johnson and Mary Ann Johnson; Bruce C. Martin and Susan L. Martin; Sharon K. Olson and Stuart Olson; Joel T. Martin; Karen M. Bazille; Pamela J. Greden, as Trustee of the Pamela Greden Trust dated January 5, 1996; Bradford N. Graves and Victoria L. Graves; Jay Jaeger and Kimberly Ann Jaeger; Robert E. Belland and Marilyn A. Belland; The State of Minnesota by its Attorney General, Lori Swanson; and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. Plaintiffs’ Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not 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. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons: Wayne E. Gilbert Lutter, Gilbert & Kvas, LLC 2113 Cliff Drive
even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the object of said action is to obtain a judgment declaring that Plaintiffs are the owners in fee simple to the Undesignated Lakeshore Lands lying westerly of the north and south lot lines of Lot 8, Lot 11, and Lot 12, extending to the low-water mark of Cross Lake; and That Plaintiffs are the owners in fee of that portion of Lot 9 consisting of an eight (8) foot strip of land lying northerly of, and parallel to, the northerly lot line of Lot 8, extending to the low-water mark of Cross Lake; and That the said Defendants, and each of them, have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or upon said real estate, 8. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that no personal claim is made by Plaintiffs against any of the abovenamed Defendants. Lutter, Gilbert & Kvas, LLC Date: February 12, 2018 /s/ Wayne E. Gilbert Attorney for Plaintiffs 2113 Cliff Drive Eagan, MN 55122 Attorney Registration No. 0034721 Telephone: (651)-452-6693 Facsimile: (651)-452-8316 e-mail: wayne@lgklegal.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 1, 8 and 15, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-18-17 In Re: Estate of David Edward Armit a/k/a David E. Armit, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 25, 2018 at 9:00AM, a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota, on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of decedent’s heirs, and for the appointment of Larry A. Armit, whose address is 8226 – 540th Street, Rush City, MN 55069, 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 objec-
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tive January 27, 2018 and approve backfill of this position. B. Acknowledge the resignation of full-time deputy sheriff Coral Haselbauer, effective March 8, 2018 and approve backfill of this position and any vacant position caused by an internal promotion. C. Approve the transfer of part-time deputy sheriff Boston Gilderman to the full-time position created by the resignation of deputy sheriff Coral Haselbauer. Authorize the backfill of the part-time position. D. Authorize the hiring of one part-time court security officer, grade 6, $18.46 per hour, approximately 16 hours per week. Administration A. Approve the updated Pine County Purchasing Policy (Policy #24) with the revision recommended by County Attorney Frederickson. B. Approve the changes to the following job classifications: i. Deputy recorder will have additional points added for human relations skills and independence of action and will remain a grade 7. ii. Appraiser will have additional points added for physical demands and become a grade 8. iii. Senior appraiser will have points added for physical demands and will remain a grade 9. C. Approve the Auditor-Treasurer (Appointed) job description as presented, with the inclusion of the risk management oversight revision. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the recommendations of the Personnel Committee. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to enter into a two-year Cooperative Agreement with Metropolitan Counties for transportation services for non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for participants who are eligible for medical assistance services. The estimated cost to the county, after reimbursement from the state, is approximately $20,000 for 12 months. Funds are available in the 2018 budget. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee authorizing Health & Human Services to submit a letter of support on behalf of Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency’s (AEOA) application to become a regional transportation coordinating council. Second by Chair Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the Lower St. Croix Watershed Memorandum of Agreement to participate in developing a One Watershed, One Plan for the Lower St. Croix Watershed. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Mohr to appoint Chair Hallan to serve on the Policy Committee for the One Watershed, One Plan for the Lower St. Croix Watershed and Land and Resources Manager Caleb Anderson as the technical representative. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0. With no further business, Vice Chair Chaffee adjourned the meeting at 11:26 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota. Stephen M. Hallan, Chair Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to County Board of Commissioners The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www.co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 15, 2018
tions 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; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to 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: KRISTA MARTIN (Judge) Judge of District Court Pine Court Administrator 2018.02.26 09:48:55-06’00’ Dated: KIM NELSON (Pine Court Administration) Court Administrator/Deputy Feb 26 2018 10:00 AM Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Nelson, Kim (Pine Court Administration) Feb 26 2018 10:00 AM CABAK LAW, LLC John M. Cabak MN# 0388929 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 Telephone: 320-629-2529 Facsimile: 855-629-2500 e-mail: john@cabaklaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 8 and 15, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Case Type: Probate Court File No.: 58-PR-18-18 In Re: The Estate of Harriet A. Dodder FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICE OF INTENTION TO EXERCISE ALL POWERS OF A LOCAL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AS TO ASSETS IN MINNESOTA PURSUANT TO MINN. STAT. §524.4-205 I, Robert Victor Ovick, the Foreign Personal Representative of the Decedent’s Estate, state: 1. The Decedent died on August 27, 2017 at the age of 87 years, a resident of Los Alamos County, State of New Mexico. 2. I am the duly appointed and qualified Personal Representative of the domiciliary Estate of the Decedent in the First Judicial District Court, County of Los Alamos, State of New Mexico, identified as Court
File No.: D-0132-PB-2017-00014. 3. My Address is: Robert Victor Ovick 695 S. Harte Avenue Rush City, MN 55069 4. To the best of my knowledge, no administration has been commenced and no application or petition for administration is pending in the State of Minnesota. 5. Attached to this Notice is a certified or authenticated copy of my appointment as Personal Representative and of any official bond I have given. -NO Bond has been given in the State of New Mexico 6. I now give notice of my intention to exercise as to assets in the State of Minnesota, all powers of a local Personal Representative and maintain actions and proceedings in accordance with Minn. Stat. §524.4205. 7. This Notice will be published by the Foreign Personal Representative once per week for two consecutive weeks in the Pine City Pioneer pursuant to Minn. Stat. §524.4-204. 8. This action relates to real property located at xxx Edgewater Road NE, Pine City, MN 55063 and legally described as follows: Lots Nine (9) and Ten (10), Auditor’s Subdivision of Section 22, Township 39, Range 21, according to the recorded plat thereof, Pine County, Minnesota. Under penalties for perjury, I declare or affirm that I have read this document and I know or believe its representations are true, accurate, and complete. Dated: 2-23-18 /S/ ROBERT VICTOR OVICK Robert Victor Ovick Foreign Personal Representative Subscribed to and sworn before me this 23rd day of February, 2018. /S/ JOHN M. CABAK Notary Public Attorney for Foreign Personal Representative: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 Attny Lic. No. 0388929 (320) 629-2529 (855) 629-2500 (fax) john@cabaklaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 15 and 22, 2018
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: March 6, 2018 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: March 13, 2015 2. Mortgagors: John A. Jacobsen and Karen S. Jacobsen 3. Mortgagees: Mira Investments, LLC a Minnesota limited liability company 4. Recording Information: Recorded on March 16, 2015, as Document Number A-519466 (or in Book […] of […] Page […]), in the Office of the County Recorder Registrar of Titles of Pine County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: N/A Assigned to [insert name of Assignee] by written assignment recorded on [month/day/year], as Document Number […] (or in Book […] of […] Page […]), in the recording office stated in paragraph 4. Further assigned to [insert name of Assignee] by written assignment recorded on [month/day/year], as Document Number […] (or in Book […] of […] Page […]), in the recording office stated in paragraph 4. For additional assignments of Mortgage, provide the relevant information below. […] INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 08.0462.011 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: The South 189.99 feet of the following described property: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4 of NW1/4) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Thirty-nine (39). Range Twenty-one (21), described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said Section 26; thence on an assumed bearing of South 0°5’50” West along the east line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 26 a distance of 1020.12 feet; thence North 23°11’40” East 456.98 feet to Point “A”; thence North 1°37’15” East 600.20 feet to the north line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 26; thence on a bearing East along said north line 225.0 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence continuing on a bearing of East along said north line 420.0 feet to the center line of County Highway No. 9; thence South 0°40’ West along said center line 600.0 feet to the intersection with a line that bears East from Point “A” described above; thence on a bearing of West 452 feet to the intersection with a line that bears South 3°43’02” West from the point of beginning; thence North 3°43’02” East 601.22 feet to the point of beginning. Pine County, Minnesota Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 15881 Cross Lake Road, Pine City, MN 55063 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one] is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is […].
is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is […]. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 165,000.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $196,480.56. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on April 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, Pine City, Minnesota 55063. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on October 27, 2018. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE 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 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Steven Katkov, (Bar No. 202769) Cozen O’Connor 33 South Sixth Street Suite 3800 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Attorney for Mira Investments, LLC This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 6th day of March, 2018, by Steven Katkov. (Stamp) /S/ AMY KULBEIK (signature of notarial officer) Title (and Rank): Notary Public My commission expires: January 31, 2020 (month/day/year) THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: Cozen O’Connor 33 South Sixth Street, Suite 3800 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 and 19, 2018 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCES #18-02, 18-03 & 18-05 FROM THE MARCH 7, 2018 REGULAR CITY OF PINE CITY COUNCIL MEETING A hearing was held for Ordinance #18-02 – For the establishment of Public Parks & Grounds regulations and was then passed. A hearing was held for Ordinance # 18-03 – For the repeal on all Animal Control Ordinances prior to adoption of amendments on April 5, 2017 and was then passed. A hearing was held for Ordinance #18-05 – Amending City code,
regarding Fire Department and the establishment of the Office of Safety Inspector and was then passed. A copy of the above Ordinances will be available for viewing at the City Hall office, at the Pine City Public Library and on the city website: pinecitygov.com. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 15, 2018 PINE COUNTY ORDINANCE 201806 SUMMARY An ordinance adopted pursuant to amend Pine County Subdivision and Platting Ordinance as follows: Amends Section 3.01 to exempt lot lines adjustments from the Minor Subdivision Ordinance, but places requirements for lot line adjustment to be exempt in section 4.05 as follows: A. After enactment of the transfer, each affected parcel meets Township, City, and County minimum lot standards and road frontage. B. Property transfer involving one or more nonconforming parcels results in reduced nonconformity. C. Transfer is necessary to correct improper placement of site improvements. Transfers that will result in increased nonconformity must be minimum necessary for transfer of site improvement(s). Passed and approved this 6th day of March, 2018, by the Pine County Board of Commissioners. Stephan M. Hallan, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to the County Board A full text document of the ordinance is available at www.co.pine. mn.us. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 15, 2018 Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578 Requests proposals for: Group Life & Long Term Disability Insurance Specifications will be available from National Insurance Services, 250 South Executive Drive, Suite 300, Brookfield, WI 53005, Phone: 800-627-3660 Proposals are due no later than 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at National Insurance Services, 250 South Executive Drive, Suite 300, Brookfield, WI 53005 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 15 and 22, 2018 NOTICE FOR GRAVEL QUOTES: Notice is hereby given that Royalton Township Board will receive quotes for approximately 4500 yards of Class 5 gravel, MN State Specification #3138. Specifications; @ 8-12, with up to 3/4” rock, to be delivered and spread on designated Royalton Township roads between June 15th and August 15th with the proviso that the township schedule must be accommodated with at least four days’ notice. Note: A certified copy of State specification of class 5 gravel, from within the last twelve months, to be submitted in a separate envelope by 6:30 pm March 27, 2018. If not submitted separately quote will not be opened. All quotes must be submitted with current Certificate of Liability insurance, $1,500,000.00 with indemnification coverage on insurance policy. Town Clerk must receive all specifications and quotes in separate envelopes by mail or in person by 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Royalton Town Hall, 6052 Royalton Road; Braham, MN 55006; 320-3962982. Royalton Township Board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Royalton Township Clerk, Duane P. Swanson Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 8 and 15, 2018
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I want to thank all of my friends and family who have supported Carol and I through our struggle with my health issues. Thank you for the visits to the hospital and at rehab. Thank you for the prayers, cards and phone calls of support and encouragement. I want to thank my children for coming to help (wherever you were located) and taking time away from your daily life to be there for your mom and me. John Skluzacek
Minnesota Starwatch Full moons bookend March skies • Spring arrives ‘once in a blue moon’ March 20 BY DEANE MORRISON
With two full moons and the spring equinox, what’s not to love about March? The first full moon arrived at 6:51 p.m. on the 1st, barely an hour after moonrise and just a couple of days after perigee, its closest approach to Earth in a lunar cycle. This means it rose about as round and luminous as any full moon gets. The second arrives at 7:37 a.m. on the 31st. As the second full moon in a calendar month, it qualifies as a blue moon. However, it sets that morning shortly before the instant of fullness, so you may want to check your local time of moonset before deciding whether to get up to see it or to enjoy it the evening of the 30th. Venus and Mercury appear very low in the west after sunset, bathed in the sun’s afterglow. The planets were closest on the 3rd, but easy to tell apart because Venus outshines Mercury. After the 15th, Mercury plummets toward the horizon and is soon lost. In the predawn sky, look south to see brilliant Jupiter. East of Jupiter, Mars is brightening as it moves swiftly eastward. Its motion carries it
away from Jupiter and Scorpius, with its red heart, Antares (the “rival of Mars”), and toward Saturn, a shiny dot above the Teapot of Sagittarius. Mars waxes brighter every morning because Earth is gaining on it in the orbital race. This summer, we’ll lap the red planet and it will be a treat for the eye. On evenings between the 3rd and 18th, look for the elusive zodiacal light, a faint glow extending up from the western horizon along the sun’s path shortly after nightfall. It comes from sunlight reflecting off dust in the plane of the solar system. Spring arrives with the vernal equinox at 11:15 a.m. on the 20th. At that moment, the sun crosses the equator into the northern sky and Earth will be lighted from pole to pole. With the sun’s crossing comes a turning point in day length. During fall and winter, travelers in the Northern Hemisphere who are heading north see the day length shorten. But after the March equinox, going farther north means a longer day length. Also, the day length increases fastest around the time of the spring equinox because this is when the sun is moving most rapidly north.
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Matykiewicz Natalie Jade Matykiewicz was born on Feb. 22, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed eight pounds, nine ounces and was 21 inches long. Her parents are Brandon and Korissa Matykiewicz of Mora. Natalie is welcomed home by sibling Mackenzie, 2. Her grandparents are Dean and Angela Riston, Robert and Jenny Matykiewicz.
Williams Brylie Jo Williams was born on Feb. 25, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, seven ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Bobby Jo Talmage and Branden Wil-
liams of Mora. Brylie is welcomed home by siblings Braylon, Braxton and Brevin. Her grandparents are June Holstrom of California, James and Robyn Williams of Superior, Wisconsin; great-grandparents Geraldine Miller of Mora, Willeen Williams of Duluth.
Sanford Andrew Robert Sanford Jr. was born on Feb. 25, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed six pounds, 15 ounces and was 18-1/2 inches long. His parents are Tiffany and Andrew Sanford of Ogilvie. Andrew Jr. is welcomed home by sibling Na’zyia, 3-1/2. His grandparents are Dawn and Keith Vanderpoel of Mora, Teresa and Robert Sanford of Ogilvie.
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Rush Meadows MHC Rush City, MN
28x48 3br/2ba appl, c/a corner lot with a 14x28 garage. $54,900.
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16x66 2br/1ba, black stove, refrig & dishwasher. Large lot. $42,900
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16x80 3br/2ba, gas stove, refrig, dishwasher, large lot. $49,500
LAKEHOME Fanny Lake 75' shoreline Cambridge, MN 3br, 2ba rambler 2400sf 2.5 attached garage $295,000 612-308-7902
We have city s/w, natural gas, paved parking and financing available. Pets under 25 lbs.
Somebody else wants it! Got something special you no longer use? Sell it in the Classifieds. It may just be the perfect item to fill somebody else’s need.
Call 320-322-5243 to place an ad
Call Nadine 763-286-2006
PINE CITY
405 2nd Ave SE, Pine City CALL TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED 320-322-5243
HIRING FAIR Wednesday, March 21, 2018 3:00-6:00pm • Flexible Hours-Days, Nights, Weekends • Looking for all positions — Sales, Cashiering,Yard/Receiving, Morning Stock
BENEFITS:
Competitive Pay plus an additional $2.50/hour on the weekend Team member discounts Instant Pro¿t Sharing Bonus Endless career opportunities
Interviews on-the-spot!
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
Home Health Business RN Home Care Manager Are you looking for a new challenge and rewarding career enhancing the lives of aging adults? We are looking for a go-getter with entrepreneurial skills to be a strong leader for our new home care location. Requirements: Current state licensure as a RN, excellent interpersonal skills that promote effective communication with employees and entities, and the ability to successfully problem solve when presented with challenges. This FT exempt position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package, PTO and holiday pay. To take advantage of this opportunity stop in or contact Human Resources
St. Clare Living Community of Mora 110 7th Street North, Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-8328 Fax (320) 679-8350 nancy.dobbins@lsfhealth.org SCLCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer
“A Senior Community & Life Enrichment Center”
Resident Assistants
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
We are currently seeking to fill our available Resident Assistant positions with dedicated and compassionate individuals. NA/R certification is preferred. *Ask about our Progressive Sign On Bonus* To take advantage of these opportunities 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 Eastwood Senior Living is managed by St. Clare Living Community of Mora EOE
THIS COULD BE YOUR NEXT EMPLOYER
Please apply online at www.federatedcoops.com
• CASHIER • CARIBOU BARISTA • Year round • Experience Preferred • Weekends & evenings required • References required with our application • Benefits may include vacation pay, employee discounts, and profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, life and Flex Plans
We are Looking for Energetic, Positive, Outgoing, Self-motivated Individuals! Applications available at Tobies Station or Tobies Restaurant, Hinckley, MN 320-384-6174 or www.tobies.com
Applications now being accepted for:
• PANTRY • CASHIER • BAKER • COOK • DISHWASHER
$2,500 SIGN ON BONUS Competitive Wages Block scheduling, updated work atmosphere, matching 401k, and more!
OFFERING FREE NAR CLASS! Please see website for more information and job descriptions www.ecumen.org/careers or call Amy @ 651-237-3055 AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled
Scandia House Assisted Living of Pine City
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR
HOME HEALTH AIDE/CNA
Evening Shift Competitive pay & bonuses available. Experience preferred but willing to train.
CONTACT KEN
320-360-1223 • scandiaseniorcare@gmail.com Be Part of a Growing Industry
Don’t be “De-TURD” by our company name!
• Year round • Competitive wages • Experience Preferred • References required • Weekends & evenings required • Benefits may include vacation pay, employee discounts, and profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, life and Flex Plans
We are Looking for Energetic, Positive, Outgoing, Self-motivated Individuals! Applications available at Tobies Restaurant, Hinckley, MN 320-384-6174 or www.tobies.com
St. Clare Living Community of Mora RNs, LPNs & NARs
St. Clare Living Community is currently seeking caring, compassionate and dedicated individuals to fill our available skilled nursing positions and grow with our organization. *Ask about our Progressive Sign-On Bonus* These positions offer a highly competitive salary base, compensation credit for experience, shift differential pay, comprehensive benefit package for employees working 30+ hours per week, holiday pay and PTO. To take advantage of these opportunities 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
The Villages of St. Clare
LPN, RN, CNA & RA
Our Pine City Building Center is looking for a full-time data entry sales support team member. This Administrative position will provide primary Data Entry into various tracking and order entry systems. The position will work with the staff to ensure accurate customer contact and order entry, file paperwork, scan, enter inventories and invoices and perform other data entry & management as needed. The position will also support product and counter sales. Occasional lifting of up to 50lbs required.
Tobies Minnoco Station
EOE
NOW HIRING Full Time Data Entry Counter Sales
Join The Tobies Team!
St. Clare Living Community of Mora
Join The Tobies Team!
EMPLOYMENT
RESIDENT ASSISTANT
Septic Check employees have FUN and get the JOB DONE! NOW HIRING
Call 320-983-2447
320-983-2447
for more information
Please visit our website at septiccheck.com for more information about the position.
NOW HIRING: Food Service Team Members Apply in person at Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pine City, MN Kentucky Fried Chicken 1280 Hillside Ave SW, Pine City, MN
TIRED OF SEARCHING FOR BUYERS?
Placing a classified ad is an easy and affordable way to make your wares the focus of attention among potential buyers. What are you waiting for? Contact us today!
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Americinn-Mora Now hiring Front Desk and housekeeping P.T. Apply in person: 1877 Frontage Rd. Mora, MN. Ask for Tanya Mon –Fri 8am5pm or email: mora.mn@ americinn.com Pine City Country Club is now accepting applications for the upcoming golf season. Full or part time seasonal positions including grounds maintenance, banquet cook, bartender/cook, beverage cart and golf shop attendant. Please fill our an online application on our website at www.pinecitycc.com
St. Clare Living Community of Mora 110 7th Street North, Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-8328 Fax (320) 679-8350 nancy.dobbins@lsfhealth.org EOE
Part-time and part-time casual and substitute bus drivers starting pay $13.82/hour Garages in Sandstone and Pine City You must be 21 years old Apply at aeoaess.aeoa.org/ careers All jobs require a CDL. If your application is accepted, Arrowhead Transit will provide and pay for the training you need to obtain your professional commercial driver’s license (CDL).
EMAIL CLASSIFIEDS TO ads@pinecitymn.com
Positions Available
Currently active on the Nursing Assistant registry preferred, but not required. These positions offer competitive pay, experience credit, shift differential, PTO and holiday pay. To take advantage of these opportunities, stop in or contact Human Resources
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is now the reimbursement rate for AEOA volunteer drivers. Volunteers from throughout Pine County are needed to drive persons to medical appointments and to work. Must have a valid driver’s license, a dependable vehicle, insurance, a clean driving record and pass a background check. Contact Martin Lepak 218-410-9755 martin.lepak@aeoa.org EMAIL CLASSIFIEDS TO ads@pinecitymn.com
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Kleppe sings out in all-state choir Nathan Kleppe represented Pine City in the All-State Mixed Choir, directed by Dr. G. Philip Shoultz. The All-State choir participants are selected by auditions submitted by students throughout Minnesota. He participated in a five-day workshop at St. John’s University last August and performed at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on Feb. 24. He is pictured with Jennifer Krinke, director of the Pine City High School choir.
Riding into King Ranch On a recent trip to Texas, Arnie and Darlene Smetana, along with Darlene’s brother Warren and wife Sandy, took a break from the King Ranch tour to check out the news back home. 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.
Let’s figure out what’s going on. If you are one of many people missing out on a good night’s sleep, FirstLight can help. You may have Obstructive Sleep Apnea or another sleep disorder putting your health at risk.
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