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Suspect allegedly burgles house, forgets his own keys inside Staff report News@pinecitymn.com

Steven Douglas Nelson, 37, of Pine City has been charged with burglary, escape from custody and bribery after being apprehended on Dec. 21 at the scene of a break-in in Pine City Township. According to the criminal complaint filed in Pine County Court, on Dec. 21 at 9:23 p.m. Pine County deputies were dispatched to a burglary complaint at an address on Sunnyside Road in Pine

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City Township. The victim reported she came home to find lights on in the house and items out of place. As deputies arrived on scene a vehicle pulled in just before them. The deputies thought it was a friend or family member of the victim, but the homeowner told

the officers she did not know the person driving the vehicle and he was acting very strange. When deputies spoke to the man, later identified as Nelson, he allegedly stated he was with the Drug Task Force and was at the house to pick up some communication equipment that was in the barn, and told the deputies that, “uniforms aren’t informed of Task Force stuff.” Officers questioned Nelson, determined he was not part of the Drug Task

Force, and detained him for further investigation. Upon searching Nelson deputies found a counterfeit deputy sheriff badge and a collapsible police/military baton. Deputies assert that Nelson admitted breaking into the residence, and noted that he had left his house keys in the victim’s home. According to the deputies, Nelson said he had been gathering materials inside SEE Suspect, PAGE 10

County approves 6.5 percent increase County officials consider building new $4.75 m facility in Sandstone for Public Works, HHS By Ailene Croup News@pinecitymn.com

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Toys for Tots delivers thousands of smiles The Pine County Marine Toys for Tots drive was a big success again this year, offering 2,561 toys, books and stocking stuffers brought in from 25 collection sites around the area. A total of 567 children from 243 total Pine County families were served by the program in 2016, and volunteers (seen here at a Pizza Pub fundraiser) were justifiably proud to have helped make a difference for so many area children at Christmastime. Pine County Marine Toys for Tots Coordinator Julie Samuelson called distribution day, “An awesome day to make a difference in a child’s life.”

At the Dec. 20, regular and final meeting of the year, the Pine County Board approved a 6.5 percent increase in taxes. Following six 2017 budget meetings, Pine County Commissioners did not veer from the preliminary levy set in September. Budget breakers such as health insurance and building the general fund prompted the board to finalize the 2017 levy with little discussion. However, there was much discussion at the final meeting centered around the facilities committee and County Engineer Mark LeBrun’s presentation of adding space for county services. It included expanding the existing buildings or adding a new structure for Health and Human Services (HHS), Public Works and Land Services in Sandstone. Commissioner Josh Mohr, who represents the board along with Matt Ludwig on the Facilities Committee, said, “We’ve been looking at this since I’ve been on the board. I think as

a committee we’re looking at long term solutions.” Mohr has been on the board for two years. The three options outlined in a memo and presented by LeBrun ranged in cost from $1.75 million to $5 million. He said the committee’s preference was the third option. Option Three is a new 11,000 square foot $4.75 million building and includes remodeling the existing HHS building and demolishing the Land Services building. Listed under the positives for this option were that it provided secure HHS office space with the capacity for 35 staff members, 20 additional parking spaces, modern board room and a larger space for Soil and Water, Land, Veteran’s Services and Sheriff’s Department. Also, there would be no disruption to HHS employees and services and there would be room to expand both buildings if necessary. Listed as negatives were maintenance of two buildings and the cost of $4.75 million. SEE county, PAGE 10

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Pine City’s EZ BOX Wins National Award The ﬁrst tenant of the Pine Innovation Center, EZ BOX Electrical Systems Solutions, LLC is creating a buzz throughout the electrical industry. Glenn Liubakka, CEO of EZ BOX, is shown accepting the National Electrical Contractors Association’s Show Stopper award from Andrea Klee, publisher of Electrical Contractor Magazine. Liubakka, along with his two sons, Marcus Liubakka and Tanner Liubakka, have been working in the Pine Innovation Center since January, 2016, laying the foundation for a successful and sustainable manufacturing business. The Pine Innovation Center was built for young businesses that are part of an incubator program, which is a joint venture between Pine Technical & Community College and the Pine City Board of Economic Development. “We are very fortunate to be a part of the incubator program. We would not be on the verge of production if it wasn’t for the countless connections we have made through the incubator program, and the support we’ve received from PTCC, the Board of Economic Development, and the many business owners and leaders throughout the community,” said Liubakka. With 17 products under patent pending status, EZ BOX Electrical Systems Solutions is developing products for the electrical industry designed to save the electrical installer time, while creating additional safety for the end-user.

Ben Tyler Zebrasky, 27, of Sandstone has been charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography after a tip led investigators to discover that material on a computer found in a wooded area near the Zebrasky home. According to the criminal complaint filed by the Pine County Attorney’s Office, deputies were contacted in September by a person claiming that they had observed child pornography on Zebrasky’s computer and Play Station at his home in Pine County. Investigators obtained a search warrant and searched the home. They did not find a computer capable of searching the internet. Zebrasky arrived while the search was taking place and denied ever having searched for or downloaded child pornography. He said he had owned a laptop previously but had sold it to a person on Craigslist and did not know the buyer. On Dec. 2, a tipster told deputies that he had found a laptop computer in the woods near the far west end of Robin Street in Sandstone, had powered it up, and believed it contained child pornography. The laptop had been found in a plastic

bag, and the location was less than one mile from the Zebrasky residence. Investigators took possession of the laptop. Over the course of the search they found what appeared to be child pornography. They also found several images of Zebrasky. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Investigation later determined that 18 of the images on the computer were confirmed child pornography. On Dec. 13, an investigator spoke with Zebrasky again. Zebrasky continued to claim that he had sold the computer. The investigator told Zebrasky that he believed that Zebrasky had found and downloaded the images, and then gotten rid of the computer when he realized an investigation was underway. According to the investigator, Zebrasky said, “I don’t think I should say.” Zebrasky allegedly continued, saying, “You’re very close, you’re good at your job, I’m not going to...” He then said he did not want to continue the discussion. Zebrasky was taken into custody on Dec. 17 and booked into Pine County Jail. In Pine County Court on Dec. 19, conditional bail was set at $5,000. Zebrasky’s next court appearance is set for Feb. 10 at 9 a.m.

NLX Alliance seeks funding to continue push for train BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Northern Lights Alliance (NLX), now a lobbying body for the proposed passenger rail line from Duluth to Minneapolis, met on Nov. 30, 2016. Business included a revised joint powers agreement with the remaining original members and the addition of new members. NLX Alliance attorney Steve Fecker told the board the original joint powers agreement was amended to remove Isanti and Anoka County. The cities of Superior, Wisconsin and Cambridge, Minnesota were added. Douglas County was left in the agreement in case they want to join, he said. The agreement was also amended to make it possible for new members to join with just the approval of the board. Pine County continues to be listed as a member of the Alliance along with Hennepin, St. Louis and Lake County and the cities of Minneapolis and Duluth. The board approved the joint powers amendments which must be brought to each of the member counties and cities for approval.

FUNDING Finding funding is the focus of the Alliance. Executive Director Bob Manzoline outlined a 4-year plan to capture funding from the state and federal governments. In 2018, they plan to ask for $20 million from the state for crossings and bridges and $80 million from the federal government. • In 2019, $24 million from the state for stations and facilities and $96 million from federal.

• In 2020, $50 million from the state for tracks and signals and $200 million from federal. • In 2021, $16 million for trains from the state and $64 million from federal. Over four years the total would be $550 million. Manzoline’s report stated that any one of these projects, except for the trains, can be built over more years as they receive funding for the projects. Federal lobbyist for NLX, Gary Cerkvenik said it will be nearly impossible to pass a favorable transportation bonding bill for 2017. The effect will be that it will be difficult to get money for NLX. He confirmed that the Alliance needs to focus on railroad crossing improvements as the state’s 20 percent match to get the 80 percent needed from the federal government. John Quincy, Minneapolis councilman on the Alliance board, said they should be looking at other state municipalities (counties and cities) who are asking for money for crossings. Manzoline agreed that they could possibly piggy back their request with those municipalities looking for similar funding. Frank Loetterle, MnDOT’s project manager for NLX, said, “We are closing the gap on what we will provide and what they will accept.” He was referring to Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad and discussions they’d had in November concerning the operation of freight and passenger rail on BNSF’s lines. So far, BNSF has not accepted MnDOT’s models and data for the passenger train operation on its tracks.

WHAT IS NLX? Q & A What is the NLX? The Northern Lights Express is a proposed passenger rail train from the Twin Cities to Duluth. Current plans are for a 152 mile line with stops in Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, Cambridge, Hinckley and Duluth/Superior. How fast will it go? The top possible speed for the NLX is 90 mph, but the average speed for the total route is 60 mph. Would it be faster than traveling by car? Travel time is now estimated at 2 hours 30 minutes from Duluth to Minneapolis. According to Google Maps, a trip from Duluth to Minneapolis by car down I-35 takes 2 hours 17 minutes. What is the ‘Hinckley Loop’? The Hinckley Loop is proposed new-built track off the existing Burlington Northern-Santa Fe (BNSF) line which would take NLX directly to Grand Casino Hinckley. A 2015 ridership study indicated that the train would be used by 50,000 more riders per year if it were routed directly to the casino rather than stopping in the City of Hinckley, but planners assert that this is not enough to offset the estimated $81+million extra cost, and current plans are for a station to be located in downtown Hinckley. Who is running the NLX? Several groups are involved. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) took charge of NLX project planning in 2013. The NLX Alliance is a group which lobbies for the project and makes recommendations to MnDOT. BNSF owns the rail line. The Federal Rail Authority has authorized the project. Is Pine County involved in NLX? Pine County has been a member of the NLX Alliance since 2007 and paid over $130,000 in dues. In 2013, Pine County board members stopped paying dues, but Pine County was allowed to remain a non-voting member of the NLX Alliance. Will there be a stop in Pine City? No. The closest proposed station is in Hinckley or Grand Casino Hinckley, 15 miles north. Will there be a stop in Sandstone? No regular station stop is planned for Sandstone. The City of Sandstone has asked for a train cleaning station to be built in the city, but other sites are being considered for a possible train cleaning station, and no decision has been made.

How much would NLX cost to build? Who would pay? With the reduced speed proposal made public in December 2015, the cost estimates to build the train have come down from $1 billion to $500-$600 million. NLX officials say the federal government would cover up to 80 percent of the cost, while state and local funds would cover the remainder. How much would tickets cost? The cost for a single ticket from Duluth to Minneapolis is estimated at $32. Would there be ongoing costs for taxpayers? NLX officials have gone on the record saying the train would likely require an ongoing taxpayer subsidy of $5 million per year to operate. NLX supporters claim the train would create economic beneﬁts to offset these costs. – Staff report

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We R Able is offering a winter bookmaking class on Thursday, Dec. 29 beginning at 10:30 a.m. and ending with lunch at the St. Croix River Education District (SCRED) building in Rush City, 425 S. Dana Ave. Books will be constructed from paper and card stock, using folding techniques and interesting spine treatments with winter-themed designs. There is a fee; for cost, information or to preregister, call 320-358-1211.

On Wednesday, Jan. 4 there is adult open hockey at 9:15 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.

Ojibwe mitten workshop at Mille Lacs

DEC. 29 & 30 Open skating/open hockey Thursday, Dec. 29 and Friday, Dec. 30 there is open skating from noon to 1:30 p.m. followed by open hockey at 1:30 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.

DEC. 31 We R Able Holiday Concert We R Able invites area residents to enjoy a musical performance by Jenni Thyng of North Branch on Saturday, Dec. 31. Thyng will sing holiday favorites and encourage the audience to sing along at the SCRED building at 425 S. Dana Ave. in Rush City. A light supper begins at 5 p.m., with music at 5:30 p.m. There is a modest fee for the meal. To register call 320-3581210 or email varrowsmith@ scred.k12.mn.us.

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JAN. 5 WINDOW abuse support group A support group for domestic abuse survivors meets at Journey North Church - 840 Main St., Pine City, the first and third Thursday of every month from 6-7 p.m. WINDOW seeks to organize additional groups in other local communities as well. Call 320-384-7113 for more information.

ECRAC grant information session East Central Regional Arts Council will provide a free grant information session about opportunities for individual artists and organizations on Thursday, Jan. 5 from 10-11:30 a.m. at 112 Main Ave. S., Braham. Thirty minute individual meetings are available after the main presentation at 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. upon request. To register, or for more information, call the Regional Arts Council office at 320-396-2337, or email info@ecrac.org.

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JAN. 4 Focus on Ability We R Able, Adults with Disabilities, sponsors a support group, Focus on Ability, on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Chisago County Senior Center in North Branch. This is an opportunity for persons with a variety of health challenges to share stories, listen, meet new friends and offer encouragement to one another. For information, call 320-358-1220.

JAN. 8 Open skating/open hockey On Sunday, Jan. 8 there is open skating from 5:15-6:15 p.m. followed by youth open hockey at 6:15 p.m. and adult open hockey at 7:30 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter. weebly.com.

Stories and crafts at Mille Lacs Kids of all ages are invited to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum on Saturday, Jan. 7 for stories and snacks from noon to 1 p.m., followed by learning how to make a corn husk doll (ages 8 and up) from 1 to 3 p.m. For cost or more information, call 320532-3632.

Christmas tree Julgransplundring We R Able invites the community to plunder the Christmas tree on Saturday, Jan. 7 at the SCRED building in downtown Rush City. The event is an annual event in households in Sweden and Norway called Julgransplundring. Participants will make a traditional Christmas tree ornament to dress the tree before taking part in song games around it. The finale comes when the group throws the tree out the door. Light refreshments will follow. For time, more information or to register, call 320-358-1211.

ing in Isle. The program will be presented by Jerry Jacobson regarding the Drarken Viking Ship that sailed here from Norway last summer. There will also be installation of officers and coffee with a light lunch. For time or other information call Candice at 320-983-2886, or Bill at 320-679-2380.

JAN. 15 The Giants are Coming On Sunday, Jan. 15 the public is invited to the annual Kanabec History Center meeting in Mora at 2 p.m. Robert Engberg will share proof from around the world that the “Giants in the Old Testament” once existed here on earth. Matt Anderson will present “Closer to Home” with recently discovered proof of giants from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information call 320-679-1665 or visit kanabechistory.org.

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JAN. 11 Adult open hockey On Wednesday, Jan. 11 there is adult open hockey at 9:15 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www. pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.

World History Club The first meeting of the World History Club for 5th and 6th graders will meet at the Pine City Library from 3-4:45 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6. Recommended supplies for the free club are a 2” three-ring binder, seven binder dividers with tabs and lined paper. For more information call Maya Phillips at 320-322-5101.

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Hot Reads for Cold Nights The Pine City Public Library invites adults to participate in the 2017 Hot Reads for Cold Nights reading program starting Tuesday, Jan. 3 through Feb. 25. Read or listen to a library book and write a short review. For each book reviewed, participants will be entered into a weekly prize drawing. For more information, visit the library, call 320-629-6403 or log onto www.ecrlib.org.

Learn techniques of working with leather and create a pair of Ojibwe style mittens to take home at a two-day workshop at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post on Jan. 7 and 8. The classes take place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided both days. Discounted hotel rooms at Grand Casino Mille Lacs are available on Saturday night for workshop participants. Reservations are required; call 320-532-3632.

Red Cross blood drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Sunday, Jan. 16 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 980 W. 4th St., Rush City, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. For an appointment to donate call the American Red Cross at 800-7332767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

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Network 2 Learn Join the Pine City Chamber of Commerce at a, “Social Media Engagement: From ‘Follows’ to Action” Network 2 Learn event on Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Pine Government Center from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Steve Boland of Next in Nonprofits will share information on using social media to build and move an audience to action, whether making a sale, a donation, attending an event and more. Call 320-322-4040 to register by Monday, Jan. 9.

JAN. 13 Free hypnosis seminar On Friday, Jan. 13 the public (age 16 and over) is invited to a free (donations are requested) hypnosis seminar presented by Leslie Reynolds CH., in conjunction with the non-profit organization Health Awareness Clinics, at the Pine City Public Library at 7 p.m. The seminar’s focus is on smoking cessation, weight loss, and stress and tension relief. Preregistration is not required; arrive 20 minutes early and sign in. For more information visit HealthAwarenessClinics.org.

JAN. 14 Sons of Norway Tusenvann, Sons of Norway Lodge #1-659 will meet on Saturday, Jan. 14 at the I.R.E.C. build-

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Winter Frolic at the North West Company Fur Post On Saturday, Jan. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at the North West Company Fur Post, Pine City, shake off the winter blues and enjoy the outdoors by tossing a curling stone on the ice, playing a round of snow snake, snowshoeing along the nature trails and learning about the North West Company and winter travel during the fur trade. Guests can also relax indoors by the blazing fire, sip a cup of cocoa and watch the outdoor festivities from the sun-soaked visitor center. Reservations are recommended; call 320-629-6356 or email nwcfurpost@mnhs.org.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 12/29 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine County LGBT: 7 p.m. Hinckley City Hall Comm. Room SUNDAY 1/1 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 1/2 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City Blue Star Moms: Pine City VFW Post, 6:30 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 1/3 Pine County Board: 10 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum, Askov WEDNESDAY 1/4 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch Pine City Council: 6:30 p.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING Jan. 2 - 6 Monday: Swiss steak, onion roasted potatoes, beets, wheat bread, lemon chiffon Tuesday: Breaded fried chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, vegetable medley, wheat bread, cran-apple crunch Wednesday: Beef vegetable bake, crunchy romaine salad, wheat dinner roll, pie Thursday: Pork roast, red skinned potatoes with gravy, peas, wheat bread, mandarin oranges Friday: Baked chicken breast/ bun with lettuce and tomato, calico beans, cucumber salad, Boston cream cake

Beading 101 workshop Learn basic beading styles and techniques by creating a project to take home in a twoday workshop at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post on Jan. 21 and 22. The classes take place Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Discounted hotel rooms at Grand Casino Mille Lacs are available on Saturday night for workshop participants. Reservations are required at least 10 days prior; call 320-532-3632.

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Get home safe this New Year It’s easy to do, and especially on New Year’s Eve. You head out on the town and get someplace fun. You stay a little longer than you planned to, and have a drink or two more than you should. Then you start thinking about making your way home. You’re pretty sure you can handle it. You don’t want to leave your car behind. You’ll drive home, just this once. No problem. Well, it’s a big problem. In the past five years (2011 – 2015), there were 462 drunk driving-related deaths in Minnesota, with 12 of those deaths right here in Pine County. Editor’s In addition, each year approximately 27,000 people Soapbox are arrested in Minnesota for DWI with one in seven Mike Minnesota drivers having a Gainor DWI on their record. And the Office of Traffic Safety reports that approximately 2,000 people have been arrested for DWI in Minnesota since Nov. 23, according to the Office of Traffic Safety. That number includes about 200 arrests over the holiday Back in 2009, I had the opportunity to attend the grand weekend. And it’s worth noting that there opening of Ever Cat’s biodiesel plant in Isanti. The comwere 174 arrests for drunk or impaired drivpany, started by a feed-supplement supplier for farming last year on New Year’s Eve. ers, uses innovative technology to create biodiesel from The blood-alcohol limit for driving while waste. And every year since its opening, impaired is just 0.08, which is about three that plant has produced approximately drinks for a 180-pound man. three million gallons of diesel fuel to And don’t think that first offenders get off easy. help fuel our cars, trucks, and ships. • For the first offense DWI under a 0.16 the And it’s employed more than two dozen penalty is 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. people to do it. • For the first offense DWI over a 0.16 the That’s just one example of a Minnepenalty is one year in jail and/or a $3,000 sota biofuel company that is helping fine. strengthen our economy while decreasIf you ever happen to spend a day in Pine ing our dependence on foreign oil. ClaAmy Klobuchar U.S. County Court, you’ll realize pretty quickly remont’s Al-Corn Ethanol is moving forthat more than half of the cases coming up with plans for a new plant capable STATE SENATOR Senator ward on any given day are drunk driving or imof processing about 47 million bushels of paired driving cases. Some of these are recorn per year. Chippewa Falls Energy in Amy peat offenders. Others are making their first Benson, one of the first farmer-owned, Klobuchar trip to the courtroom, and they likely won’t ethanol-producing companies in the get out without a big red check on their crimstate, celebrated twenty years of busiinal record. ness this year. And Highwater Ethanol in Lamberton is The Pioneer has had to cover far too many doing its part to cultivate the next generation by teachstories about local people killed or injured ing high school students how the ethanol and agriculby drunk or impaired drivers. And what ture industries positively impact the state and country. makes it especially tragic and pitiable, for Across Minnesota, our twenty ethanol plants and the families of the victims as well as the famthree biodiesel plants generate roughly $5 billion in ilies of the drunk drivers, is that no one was combined economic output and have made our state the trying to hurt anyone. All that happened is fourth-largest ethanol producing state in the country. that someone decided to do the wrong thing. These companies create good jobs and strengthen local Someone just made a bad choice. economies across our rural communities. A recent study So please make good choices this New by ABF Economics showed that the ethanol industry Year’s Eve. Get home safe. Get your loved generated $7.37 billion in gross sales in 2015 for Minneones home safe. And help everyone else get sota businesses and $1.6 billion in income for Minnesohome safe too. ta households. The ethanol industry also supports over 18,000 full-time jobs in Minnesota. That’s why I’ve fought for the expansion of renewable fuels through a strong Renewable Fuel Standard – or

Creating jobs and driving innovation in rural Minnesota ‘Our 20 ethanol plants and three biodiesel plants generate roughly $5 billion in combined economic output and have made our state the fourth-largest ethanol producing state in the country. ’

RFS, as it is also known. The RFS requires transportation fuel sold in the United States to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuels. Last October, I held a bipartisan meeting with 13 of my Senate colleagues, as well as White House Chief of Staff and Minnesota native Denis McDonough, to push for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase that minimum volume of renewable fuels. And when the proposed rule that the EPA announced earlier this year did not meet our expectations, Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and I led a group of Senators urging the Administration to get the program back on track. Our efforts produced good news for corn and soybean farmers and thousands of people who work in biofuels in Minnesota. Right before Thanksgiving, the Administration released a stronger final rule for 2017. The new standard will require a record amount of biofuel – 19.28 billion gallons – to be mixed into our transportation fuel supply next year. It increases the minimum volume for conventional renewable fuel – like corn ethanol - to 15 billion gallons, hitting the congressional target for the first time. And the required volume of biomass-based diesel is two billion gallons. That’s twice as high as the congressional target. The Renewable Fuel Standard has helped create American jobs, drive innovation and boost local economies across Minnesota. And a stronger RFS will build on this progress. More good jobs, stronger local economies, less dependence on foreign oil – It’s a win-win-win for Minnesota.

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the teddy bear market. The Dental Assisting National Board announced that David Pulkrabek can add the professional designation CDA after his name. The letters denote his status as a certified dental assistant.

Fourth graders in Kathryn Olson’s class presented fifth and sixth grade Student Council members with a wonderful collection of toys and games they purchased for Toys for Tots. The youngsters elected to donate money and buy for the less fortunate instead of buying gifts for each other. Brady Nellis has been accepted at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth for entry in fall 2007 and awarded a $11,500 Benedictine scholarship. He is the son of Tom and Virginia Nellis. The Pine County Sheriff’s DepartYears ment spent Saturday and Sunday at Ago the Wal-Mart Super Center in Pine City for the third annual Shop With Donna A Cop event. Bernick’s Pepsi donated $1,000 to buy twenty $50 gift certifiHeath cates to be given to 20 children whose Christmases needed to be brighter. Volunteers worked in the back room of the Pine City American Legion hall for three days to sort and package close to 6,000 toys donated to the official Pine County Toys for Tots drive. Packages were put together for each of the 787 Pine County children whose families applied to receive toys. Pine County has been chosen to receive a $19,105 grant to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.

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John A. Ryan appeared on the Red Skelten Hour Christmas program as a member of the Navy Bluejackets choir. John is the son of Thomas Ryan of Pine City. Jack Jasperson, Bagley, was introduced as “Pine City’s New Teacher.” Mr. Jasperson is the art instructor at Pine City High School. Mr. and Mrs. Hjalmar Johnson were feted with an open house in honor of their golden wedding anniversary. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Biedermann, Pine City, on the birth of their son on Dec. 28.

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Miss Marcella Stoffel was pleasantly surprised by a group of little friends who dropped in to help celebrate her 8th birthday. A very pretty wedding was solemnized Dec. 27 at the Methodist Church when miss Marcelle Schmidt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Schmidt, became the bride of Haslum McKusick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McKusick. A baby girl was born Dec. 30 to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Downing. This being the first girl in the Downing family, she is receiving quite a welcome. POKEGAMA NEWS: Mr. and Mrs. Luverne Hancock of Pine City are the proud parents of a baby girl born Christmas day. The little girl was given the name Joan Edna. Mrs. Hancock was Merie Novak of this community.

25 Years Ago, 1991 The Gulf War hit close to home as the community rallied in support of men and women serving in the military. Leo and Audrey Hingos hung two flags from their home in honor of two of their sons serving in the Gulf War. On the last day before school Christmas vacation, Ed Belko arranged tables in the commons area at the high school before classes broke for lunch. He had mixed feelings because after 25 years as a school custodian, he was retiring. “I’m going to miss the kids and all the people I’ve worked with through the years,” he said. “A person forms a lot of close relationships and attachments in that length of time.” St. Mary’s all school cast delighted audiences with their Christmas musical production, “Dr. Newheart’s Christmas Cure.” They got across their message that there is more to the holiday than receiving and that to really have the Christmas spirit one must give of themselves. The price of poaching just went up. Under a new law, people convicted of illegally taking fish and game

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must make restitution. The payment is to compensate or replace wildlife that has been taken from all Minnesotans. Natural Resources compensation fees range from $1 for minnows to $4,000 for an endangered species. Jodi Wilson’s musical background prompted her to add music boxes to the teddy bears she creates. It proved to be a good idea as they gain in popularity in

Boys and girls will be glad to know that the library has some new books in just this week. “Rebecca of Sunny Brook Farm” will delight the young ladies and the young gentlemen will rejoice over the new volume of “The Boy’s Home Book of Science and Instruction.” The high school basketball team went down to defeat at the hands of the Alumni by a score of 33-32. The high school may have been defeated but the score was no indication of which team was the superior. From start to finish the game was hotly fought by both teams. FROM BEROUN NEWS; A number of young folks enjoyed a sleigh ride Christmas night to the Shatava home east of town, where games were played and lunch served. A real good time was reported by all.

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Hockey Dragons down Rebels 8-0 BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

With just one game on the schedule in the week leading up to the holiday break, the Pine City Area Dragons took care of business with a win. The Dragons tallied another conference victory, and sit atop the Two Rivers Conference at 6-4 overall, 4-0 in conference play.

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Wrestling season continued this past week as the Pine City/ Hinckley-Finlayson Dragons traveled north to face the Cloquet/Esko Lumberjacks in a dual on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Lumberjacks are a tough squad to tangle with, but the Dragons took a few matches and earned points in several other weights via forfeits. In the end, the Lumberjacks came out victorious. CLOQUET/ESKO 52, PINE CITY/HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON 28 Even though the Dragons lost the dual, there were plenty of positives to take away from the night. Getting a win for the Dragons at 106 pounds was Will Fix, who continues to impress. Also earning a victory at 152 was Ty-

ler Noreen and at 195 was Austin Odegard. “We only had nine matches, we didn’t match up real well with them,” said Dragons head coach Milo Allen. “Will Fix is real tough; I was pleased with how well he did, won his match in a major decision. The other one I was really happy with was Tyler Noreen, wrestled at 152 pounds and did a nice job. He got a few take-downs and is starting to turn the corner. He’s wrestling move to move to move and got the pin.” Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson was without top wrestler Dakotah Neid (sickness), but still gave it their best and was competitive at every weight they wrestled. “Honestly,” added coach Allen, “on Tuesday night we were the better conditioned team. I was proud of that. You could see

where our conditioning helped us out on the mat. Overall it was a decent performance but the open weight classes constantly hurt us in the dual format. I’m more looking forward to how many guys we can get on the medal stands when we hit the individual tournaments later in the season.” Over the holiday week, the Dragons were off to Virginia for a full day of wrestling. On Wednesday, Dec. 28, Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson were scheduled to face teams from Ashland, Wisconsin as well as Hibbing and Virginia. “The guys get a little time in front of their families over the holidays,” added Allen. “But after New Year’s we hit it hard. Things are coming along, guys are wrestling well.” Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson will also compete in Aitkin on Jan. 5 and at Hibbing on Jan. 7.

PINE CITY AREA 8, MOOSE LAKE AREA 0 This win was the fourth in a row for the Dragons, and came at Riverside Arena in Moose Lake on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Pine City Area has had their troubles with the Rebels over the years, but this win was decisive in every way imaginable. “The boys are finding ways to put the puck in the back of the net, which is a good thing,” said Dragons head coach Grant Nicoll. “We are also getting better every game at limiting the quality scoring chances that the other team gets. Tonight, was much of the same. We are getting better at working ourselves into better scoring opportunities and this is leading to more and more goals.” During the Dragons’ four game winning streak, they have outscored their opponents 32-3. Pine City tallied a pair of first period goals against the rebels as Brendan Westbook opened the scoring and Ethan White tallied the first of his two goals on

the night. The second period belonged to the Bergstom brothers when both Jonah Begstrom (two goals) and Dusty Bergstrom added goals to make it 4-0. Pine City Area blew the game wide open in the third period with four more goals. Also scoring for the Dragons were Jordan Stich and TJ Roth. “We continued to fight through tons of stick work from the opposition,” said Nicoll. “The boys did a very good job of keeping their heads and playing hockey. We started to move the puck very well. I think we drained the other team and that is when we started to score some goals. In the third all the boys on the bench got to see some varsity time, some of them being their first of their career.” After a bit of a sluggish start to the season, Pine City Area really seems to be hitting their stride at the end of 2016. “We are getting topend scoring as well as secondary scoring,” added Nicoll. “As long as we continue to keep this going, we will be a force come time for playoffs.” Goalie Luke Murphy also had a solid effort against the Rebels, earning a shutout and stopping all 17 shots he faced. Pine City Area were scheduled to be in Waseca over the winter break for a tournament. The Dragons will play three games in three days and will face Bagley/Fosston, St. Paul Highland Park, and host school Waseca.

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Girls power past Onamia, Barnum, now 8-0 BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Off to one of the best starts in school history, the Dragons girls basketball team remained unbeaten last week by adding another pair of victories. The Dragons continued to win in impressive fashion and are now one of only two teams in Class AA with an unblemished 8-0 record. Number nine in the class in points per game (68.8) and number 11 in the class in points allowed per game (39.1), the Dragons are proving themselves on the court. PINE CITY 77, ONAMIA 50 Pine City traveled to Onamia for a conference battle on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The game was hard-fought for the entire first half and through a majority of the second half. For the first 25 minutes of the game, every time the Dragons looked

like they would pull away, the Panthers seemed to hit a big shot. In the end, the Dragons’ depth proved to be too much and Pine City pulled away with a big run. The Dragons controlled the final eight minutes of the game and held a lead of around 25 points down the stretch. “Onamia has been a tough place to play in recent years with some really good games,” said head coach Ted Hasz. “It was nice to pull away a bit in this one. The key was how well we shared the ball; 22 assists is a nice total and will give us a chance to win most nights.” Pine City had four players in double figures. Alison Brown had 16 points and seven rebounds, while Grace Langmade posted 15 points, six boards, six assists and five steals. Alaina Steele had 14 points, four assists and five steals. Lily

Wilson had 12 points, four rebounds, six assists and three steals. Chloe Alleman, Hannah Lorsung and Ellie Hasz rounded out the scoring with eight, six and five points respectively. PINE CITY 73, BARNUM 38 The Bombers came in with a 4-2 record, and like the Dragons, have a roster flush with athleticism. “We knew that we needed to come out and play hard on the defensive end if we were going to compete,” said Hasz, “and we did just that. I was very happy with our team defense. The kids played with passion and heart. We are a fun team when we play with that kind of intensity. We were able to get our offense generated by playing great defense. We really were clicking in the first half.” Pine City jumped out to a quick 12-0 lead and never looked back. The halftime

score saw the Dragons ahead 51-21. Alleman and Lorsung were both stellar in the post all night, scoring 15 points apiece and grabbing nine and five rebounds respectively. Wilson continued to play at a high level as the freshman scored 13 points on 5-6 shooting with six boards and six assists. Isabelle Aragonez had 10 points and seven rebounds. Pine City will now travel to Pelican Rapids for a tournament over winter break and will face some competition the team hasn’t seen before. “We are happy to be going into our holiday tournament with some success,” said Hasz. “The kids are seeing that the more selfless their play is, the more success we have. We know that the rest of the season brings big challenges, but we are excited to see what we can accomplish if we keep working hard.”

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Boys pick up two more wins BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The boys basketball team in Pine City is off to a nice start with a 5-1 record. The Dragons were victorious in both of their games this past week, winning once after a big comeback at home and picking up another victory on the road. PINE CITY 62, NORTH BRANCH 52 Hosting a Class AAA opponent on Tuesday, Dec. 20, the Dragons came out sluggish and were buried in a 21-3 hole to start this contest. Pine City got a huge lift from freshman Seth Logan who came in off of the bench to hit four first half three-pointers and key a comeback. The Dragons actually led 2927 at the half. The second half saw the Dragons play better team basketball and earn a nice victory. Seth Logan finished with a career-high 21 points in the game to lead the Dragons. Clay Logan had 17 points with zero turnovers after being plagued by turnovers the game prior. Jake Lunceford had eight points and four rebounds, while

Jake Rademacher had five points and seven rebounds. Pine City made just eight of 35 three-pointers in the game, with Seth Logan connecting on five. “It was a game we were excited about; we always want to see how we can do against bigger schools,” said Dragons head coach Kyle Allen. “North Branch came out ready to play at the beginning of the game and we did not. The boys picked themselves up and dusted themselves off. The comeback was spurred on the defensive end. Freshman Seth Logan really stepped up on the offensive end. In the second half I thought everyone really picked it up.” PINE CITY 71, MOOSE LAKE-WILLOW RIVER 51 The Dragons earned another victory two nights later, playing great team basketball and pulling away in the second half on the road. Pine City was sloppy at times during the first half but held a 30-23 lead. As the Rebels made a concerted effort to guard the perimeter, Pine City found lanes open to the basket on drives

and back cuts. It was the best game of the season for point guard Nathan Kleppe, who played with confidence, handled the ball well and passed with accuracy. “Jake Rademacher continues to lead us in rebounding, followed by Seth Logan, Riley Palmer and Jake Lunceford,” said coach Allen. “We’re doing a much better job of picking that up. Half-court defense continues to improve as the year is going on and our full court pressure is something we’re trying to improve game by game.” The Dragons got a team-high 16 points from Clay Logan on 6-9 shooting, with 15 points from Nick Hansmann and 11 points from Rademacher, who narrowly missed a double-double with nine boards. Kleppe’s four assists were a team high. Seniors Austin Hansmann and Adam Seals were perfect from the floor and combined for seven points. Pine City will play two games at Cloquet over the holiday break, facing two Class AAA opponents in Duluth Denfeld and Blake.

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The boys beat North Branch on Dec. 20, despite a sluggish start for the Dragons.

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New state laws take effect Jan. 1 MINNESOTA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The following are selected new laws passed during the 2016 legislative session that take effect onJan. 1, 2017. The asterisk following the bill number denotes the language that became law. Summaries of all laws passed by the 2016 Legislature are available online from nonpartisan House Public Information Services at www. house.leg.state.mn.us/newlaws/#/search/2016

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Pine County Board Chairman Curt Rossow (left) chaired his last meeting on Dec. 20. Rossow chose not to run for re-election for another term. Commissioner Matt Ludwig (right) presented a certificate of appreciation and a clock to Rossow in honor of his nine years of serivce to the county as a commissioner.

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Commissioner Matt Ludwig noted the centralized location for services in the northern part of the county. The same reasoning was also used when the county purchased and remodeled the John Wright Building, a move highly contested by the board back in 1999. Recently, county services were removed from the Wright building when mold was discovered. Lebrun said the county could take the cost of building the new HHS building and add several other items and package it into a bond. “I like this plan. I like the direction you’re

going,” said Commissioner Steve Chaffee. The memo stated that in previous meetings, committee discussion had included purchasing the Sandstone hospital/clinic and reuse of the Wright building. All three options recommended the sale of the John Wright building. County Administrator David Minke said if the board wanted to move ahead with the project, the next step would be securing architectural designs. No action was taken. In other business, Chairman Curt Rossow chaired his last meeting and was recognized for his work during the nine years he served on the board.

SUSPECT: Nelson allegedly tried to escape FROM PAGE 1

the house, and that “there were also books in the house that will help him with his training.” He said he has been “hearing” that the books were there, and that he was “told to” break into the house through the window. A search of Nelson’s vehicle turned up items that had been taken from the victim’s home. At one point Nelson said he wanted to make a deal, and allegedly tried to bribe the deputy

with sexual services if the deputy would let him go. As they were transferring Nelson from one car to another he allegedly ran away, only to be apprehended again approximately 30 yards away after falling to the ground. Nelson was transported to the Pine County jail on charges of burglary and bribery of a public official. Conditional bail for Nelson was set at $50,000. His next court date is set for Jan. 3 at 1:30 p.m.

PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY TO REPLACE CAUCUS ELECTION Minnesota will change from a caucus to a primary election system during the next presidential election. A primary will allow all-day voting rather than voters coming together at a specific time on precinct caucus night. The state’s presidential primary will be held the first Tuesday in March during a presidential election year, such as March 3, 2020, or on a different date if agreed to by the major party chairs. Precinct caucuses may also continue, if the parties choose to hold them. The primary election for other federal, state and local offices will continue to be held in August. The new law is sponsored by Rep. Tim Sanders (R-Blaine) and Sen. Ann Rest (DFL-New Hope). When voting in the presidential primary, voters will be required to certify their agreement with the party in whose primary they choose to vote. This declaration, and the party that the voter chooses to vote for, will be recorded and available in the public record. HF3549/ SF2985*/CH162

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL IDEAS TO BE LAW Suggested changes put forward by the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council became law Aug. 1, 2016. But health care providers and insurers were given until Jan. 1, 2017, to comply with the requirement to electronically submit medical records and reports along with a medical bill. The new law clarifies the process for attorneys claiming payment of legal fees in worker’s compensation cases and eliminates the bond requirement for those appealing a decision made by the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals to the Minnesota Supreme Court. The law is sponsored by Rep. Tony Albright (R-Prior Lake) and Sen. Dan Sparks (DFL-Austin). HF2478*/SF2398/CH110

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANIES’ RETENTION LIMITS TO CHANGE Insurance companies that provide workers’ compensation insurance to employers can select a retention limit (similar to a deductible) that the insurance company must pay in benefits before the Workers’ Compensation Reinsurance Association will begin covering the insurance company’s losses. The new law changes the low retention limit and adds a “jumbo” retention limit as the highest level of retention. The retention limits can be adjusted in the future by the board of the Workers’ Compensation Reinsurance Association, subject to approval of the Department of Labor and Industry commissioner. The law is sponsored by Rep. Tony Albright (R-Prior Lake) and Sen. Dan Sparks (DFL-Austin). HF2994*/SF2740/CH91

LIFE INSURANCE RESERVES TO BE IN SYNC WITH UNIFORM NATIONAL ACT A new law will require life insurance companies to use a principle-based method to determine the amount of money they must hold in reserve. The law is sponsored by Rep. Joe Hoppe (R-Chaska) and Sen. Vicki Jensen (DFL-Owatonna). The language has been adopted by 43 states, representing 76 percent of the insurance premiums in the U.S. This means that, after the National Association of Insurance Commissioners evaluates the states’ laws, the uniform act will become effective Jan. 1, 2017. However, there are issues with the valuation manual that provides specific valuation instructions to the insurance companies. The association is currently making changes to the valuation manual, and there will be a three-year implementation period during which insurers may choose to use this new methodology. HF3384*/SF3230/CH178

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NEWSLINE Rarick assigned to Minnesota House committees On Dec. 20, State Representative Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) received his committee assignments for the upcoming session. He has been named to the Minnesota House Transportation Finance, Job Growth & Energy Affordability Policy and Finance, and Education Innovation Policy committees, as well as the Property Tax & Local Government Finance Division. “I’m very pleased with these assignments, as they will allow me to work on improving our schools and roads, creating jobs, and finding ways to bring property tax relief to Minnesotans,” Rarick said. Rarick can be reached at rep.jason. rarick@house.mn or at 651-296-0518. Office appointments can also be made by using this phone number. Rarick also plans to send email updates to interested constituents again this year. To subscribe, visit www. house.mn/11B, click on “Email updates” and enter an email address.

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East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) wishes to announce to all local artists, art organizations, and schools within Region 7E (the Minnesota Counties of Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs) that the Feb. 1. dead-

li di iis available il bl line iis now open. F Funding through the following grant programs: • Art in Our Schools Grants: School districts may apply for arts-related funding up to $3,000. • Small/Art Project Assistance Grants: Nonprofit organizations, art groups, school districts, and local units of government may apply for arts-related funding ranging from $500-$5,000. • Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants for Organizations: Nonprofit organizations, art groups, school districts, and local units of government may apply for arts-related funding ranging from $5,000-$15,000. • Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants for Individuals: Individual artists may apply for arts-related project funding up to $2,500. Eligible applicants must be permanent residents of Region 7E. • McKnight Individual Artist Grants: Individual artists may apply for arts-related project funding up to $1,000. Eligible applicants must be permanent residents of Region 7E. The link to the application process can be found at the ECRAC website: www. ecrac.org/grants. For further information, please call 320-396-2337 extension 2 or email: grantinfo@ecrac.org.

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Check in on relatives over holidays Family gatherings during the holiday season offer opportunities to check on how older relatives are doing and how they are planning for the future. “During the holiday season, family members can often get a fresh look at how well parents, grandparents and other older relatives are coping with their living situations,” said Minnesota Human Services Commissioner Emily Piper. “Resources are available so older adults can get the help they may need to remain healthy and safe at home.” Among resources available through the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Board on Aging are: • Senior LinkAge Line. The Minnesota Board on Aging’s free statewide information and assistance service, at 1-800333-2433, provides help understanding prescription drug coverage and health care options and connects callers with transportation services, housing options and more. The Senior LinkAge Line is part of a help network that also includes www.MinnesotaHelp.info • Own Your Future. The Own Your Future website, mn.gov/ownyourfuture, provides adults of all ages help to plan for and plan to pay for the care most will need in their later years. The website includes the “Own Your Future: Longterm Care Planning Guide.” DHS and the Board on Aging lead the Own Your Future initiative to help Minnesotans of all ages think about help with personal care and household tasks many will

d as th ld need they grow older. • Family caregivers. Resources for family caregivers, who provide more than 90 percent of the long-term care needed by older Minnesotans, are available on the Minnesota Board on Aging website, mnaging.net. The Caregiver Resource Guide posted on the site includes checklists to plan for caregiving and for self-care for caregivers. • Adult protective services. Concerns about possible abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of a loved one can be shared with the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center, which is administered by the Department of Human Services. The center provides a toll-free number, 1-844-880-1574, and the general public can call 24/7 to report suspected maltreatment of vulnerable adults.

Pop champagne safely this New Year

For most people, ringing in the New Year means celebrating with friends and family, champagne toasts and cheer, but if you get hit in the eye with a champagne cork, it may mean a trip to the emergency room. The Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology (MAO) offers some tips on opening a bottle of bubbly correctly: • Chill to at least 45 degrees Fahrenheit before opening. A warm bottle is more likely to pop unexpectedly. • Don’t shake the bottle. • Hold down the cork with the palm while removing the wire hood. Point the bottle at a 45-degree angle away from yourself and from any bystanders. Place a towel over the entire top of the bottle and grasp the cork. • Slowly and firmly twist the bottle while holding the cork to break the seal. Continue until the cork is almost out of the neck. Counter the force of the cork using slight downward pressure just as the cork breaks free from the bottle. • Never use a corkscrew to open a bottle of champagne or sparkling wine. Learn more at geteyesmart.org.

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PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Dec. 19 - 25 Theft, burglary, vandalism Dec. 19, 2:52 p.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, 13th St., Pine City south. Dec. 20, 10:24 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, Johnson Ave., Pine City south. Dec. 21, 3:49 a.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Dec. 21, 1:02 p.m., report of vehicle theft/ attempt, Brook Park Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Dec. 21, 3:03 p.m., report of property damage/hit and run, Main St., Pine City south. Dec. 21, 7:37 p.m., report of property damage w/animal, Brook Park Rd./Sod Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Dec. 21, 9:23 p.m., report of burglary, Sunnyside Rd., Pine City Twp. east. Dec. 22, 2:14 p.m., report of fraud, Main St., Pine City south. Dec. 23, 11:21 a.m., report of damage to property, Copper Canyon Rd., Pine City Twp. west. Dec. 23, 9:41 p.m., report of property damage, Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Dec. 24, 4:40 a.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, Pokegama Lake Rd., Royalton Twp.

Miscellaneous Dec. 19, 9:08 p.m., report of crank 911 calls, 3rd Ave., Pine City north. Dec. 20, 5:50 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Liberty Rd., Pine City Twp. west. Dec. 20, 12:39 p.m., report of ﬁght, Main St., Pine City south. Dec. 21, 2:33 a.m., report of unwanted person, Madeline Ct., Pine City north. Dec. 21, 7:04 p.m., report of drunk, 11th St., Pine City south. Dec. 22, 6:38 p.m., report of disturbance, Deer Dr., Pine City north. Dec. 22, 8:47 p.m., report of customer trouble, Meadow Creek Ln., Pokegama Twp. east. Dec. 23, 5:30 p.m., report of trespass, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Dec. 23, 10:49 p.m., report of domestic, Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Dec. 24, 12:27 p.m., report of drug incident, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west. Dec. 25, 10:58 a.m., report of disturbance, Brunswick Rd., Royalton Twp. Dec. 25, 4:43 p.m., report of crank 911 calls, Red Oak Rd., Royalton Twp.

Jail roster Dec. 19, Matthew John Charpenter, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, burglary- 2nd degree- govt- religious- his... stolen property- poss- other property$501-$2... Dec. 19, Leslie Andrew Alan Lande Jr., warrant, under sentence, domestic assault- misdemeanor- commit... obstruct legal process- interfere... Dec. 19, Michael Shane Mooney, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, family offensechild endangerment- F...; theft- take/ use/transfer movable pro... Dec. 19, Jacqueline Danielle Duncan, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR,theft- theft of motor fuel from re... forgery- offer or pass counterfeit... drugs- 5th

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degree- possess sche... Released Dec. 20. Dec. 19, Megan Dale Jerry, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, drugs- 4th degree- sell- schedule 1,2,3... possess sche...; burglary- 2nd degree- res- no forcenight. Released Dec. 20. Dec. 19, Joshua Caine Mcgrath, Pine County warrant, remand--bail, assault5th degree- fear/inflict/attempt... possess ammo/any firearm- convic... Released Dec. 20. Dec. 19, Travis Lee Pederson, Pine County warrant, forgery- offer or pass counterfeit; under sentence, forgery- check forgery- $250 or mor... Released Dec. 20. Dec. 19, David Alan Shabaiash, Pine County warrant, drugs- 3rd degree- possess 3 gr... Released Dec. 20. Dec. 20, Cynthia Lauren Gross, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, govt- obstruct legal process-interfe... false name or DOB- fictitious; hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su...; theft- $500 or less-M. Dec. 20, Jason Allen Monette, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety; drugs- 5th degreeposs... Dec. 20, Lisa Michelle Sutton, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired. Dec. 20, Arthur Eugene Garrett, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control...; traffic- driving after suspension. Released Dec. 22. Dec. 20, Ben Tyler Zebrasky, warrant, remand-bail, pre-trial violation, obscenity- poss porn- comp disk/ele... Released Dec. 22. Dec. 20, Michael Allen Efram, hold for other agency, traffic- insurance- no proof. Released Dec. 20. Dec. 21, Mark Anthony Campbell, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, drugs- 3rd degreeposs... Dec. 21, Joseph Michael Dunkley, warrant, remand-RPR, theft- $500 or lessM; remand-hold, assault- 2nd degreedangerous weapon- other weapon... Dec. 21, Steven Douglas Nelson, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, probation violation-Fe...; remand-bail, burglary- 1st degree- dwelling- occupied... 3rd degreenon resforced- unknown... fleeing police officer, govt- bribery; traffic- driving after revocation. Dec. 21, Benjamin Dean Ott, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, fleeing police officer in motor vehicle; assault- 4th degree- peace officers; hold for other agency, theft- take/use/transfer movable property... burglary- 4th degreenon resforced- unknown; probation violation- M... Dec. 21, Cassandra Lynn St Germaine, warrant, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st...; hold for other agency, failure to appear- chgd/convicted of...; remand-RPR, theft- $500 or less- M... Dec. 21, Hannah Marie Sogard, hold for other agency, burglary- 2nd degree- resforced- unknown... Released Dec. 22. Dec. 22, Deon Lynn Pinson, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, trespassing- building or dwelling-M... disturb- disorderly con-

duct, vehicle- theft- operate w/o owner consent. Dec. 22, Andrew Christopher Alanko, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, drugs- 5th degree- possess sche... Released Dec. 23. Dec. 22, Keeli Ida Cogswell, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, remand-RPR, traffic- DUI of alcohol, DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired, DUI- 3rd degree- refusal to submit... Released Dec. 23. Dec. 22, Joshua James Holm, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, govt- false name or DOB- fictitious. Released Dec. 23. Dec. 22, Darrell Thomas Mitchell, probation violation, remand-bail, theft- $500 or less- M... probation/parole violation, domestic abuse no contact order... Released Dec. 23. Dec. 22, Kenneth James Soens, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- insurance- uninsured vehicle... driving after revocation. Released Dec. 23. Dec. 22, Jason Wade Swanson, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, disorderly conduct- offensive/abus... Released Dec. 23. Dec. 22, Douglas Roy Booker, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, disturb- interfere with 911 call; assaultdomestic assault- misd. Released Dec. 22. Dec. 22, Steven John Stanslaski, book and release, summons, dangerous weapons- intentional dis... reckless use- dangerous weapon. Released Dec. 22. Dec. 22, Lance Michael Walczak, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Dec. 22. Dec. 23, Joshua James Brouse, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st...; hold for other agency, traffic- DUI- 4th degree .08 or more in 2... drugs- paraphernalia- possess, 5th degreeposs... conviction for possess/sale... Dec. 23, Jimmy Lee Dennis, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st...; hold for other agency, theft- $5000 or less-M... drugs- 5th degreeposs... Dec. 23, Alexander Jon Elhard, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assaultdomestic assault- misd. Dec. 23, Michael Allen Skalsky, Pine County warrant, disturb- disorderly conduct. Dec. 23, Melissa Madelyne Zielinski, Pine County warrant, burglary- 3rd degreenon res- no force- unknown... Dec. 23, Joshua Caine Mcgrath, warrant, remand-bail, probation violation- Fe...; Pine County warrant, possess ammo/any firearm- convic... Released Dec. 23. Dec. 23, Danielle Rose Trejo, hold for other agency, vehicle- theft- $500 or less-M... Released Dec. 23. Dec. 24, Andrew Joseph Thomas, awaiting trial/court, Pine County warrant, traffic- DUI- 2nd degree- alcohol conc over...; probable cause, theft- take/use/drive motor vehicle...

Is there a law in Q: Minnesota that requires headlights if

you have your wipers on? How does that relate to automatic daytime running lights? Those don’t seem to activate taillights or trailer lights. Minnesota does A: have a law requiring drivers to have their headlights on. Windshield wipers being on alone, does not require

headlights to be activated, but chances are the reason you are using your wipers is due to the weather which according to Minnesota State Statute would require you to have them on. M.S.S. 169.48 Subd.1 Lights to be displayed. (a) Every vehicle upon a highway within this state: (1) at any time from sunset to sunrise; (2) at any time when it is raining, snowing, sleeting, or hailing; and (3) at any other time when visibility is im-

Mateo Michael Mora was born on Dec. 3, 2016, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed eight pounds, and was 21-1/2 inches long. His parents are Michael and Rachelle Mora of Hinckley. Mateo is welcomed by siblings Brittany, 22, Aletha, 21, CJ, 19, Dylan, 17, Izayah, 14, Caleb, 13, Mason, 11, Lexii, 7, and Malikai, 6. His grandparents are Sandra Graf of Pine City, Andrew Graf of New York, Connie Mora of Hinckley.

Schultz Amelia Ann-Marie Schultz was born on Nov. 21, 2016, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her parents are Brooke Holter and Devin Schultz of Pine City. Amelia is welcomed home by her sibling Malachi (3), grandparents Doug and Lynea Holter of Mora, and Derek and Lisa Schultz of Pine City.

Samuelson Eleanor Marlene Samuelson was born on Nov. 21, 2016, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, eight ounces and was 21-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Michael and Samantha Samuelson of Isle. Eleanor is welcomed home by siblings Elsie (4) and Evelyn (2), grandparents Rodney and Pamela Peterson, and David and Elana Samuelson, all of Isle.

Siler Jonah Roy Siler was born on Nov. 16, 2016, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces and was 20- 1/4 inches long. His mother is Kyla Autumn Thompson of Isle. Jonah is welcomed home by grandparents Martin and Marcia Siler of Isle.

Eardley Kenneth Isahia Eardley was born on Nov.16, 2016, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces and was 20- 1/2 inches long. His parents are Victoria Miller and Richard Eardley of Milaca. Kenneth is welcomed home by siblings Caylen (5), Isabella (2), Aubrey (1), grandparents Cheyenne of NE Roger of Georgia, and Jon Eardley of Mounds View.

There have been 2,077 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2016.

Ask a Trooper: When are lights required? BY SGT. NEIL DICKENSON MINNESOTA STATE PATROL

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paired by weather, smoke, fog or other conditions or there is not sufficient light to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of 500 feet ahead; shall display lighted headlamps, lighted tail lamps, and illuminating devices… Many vehicles are equipped with automatic “daytime” lights that are fine on clear and sunny days. But when it there is rain, snow, sleet, hail, smoke, fog, etc. the sensor may not activate the

lights to the rear. Every driver is still responsible for turning those on. I strongly suggest getting out of the vehicle and walking entirely around and making sure those are all working. It’s not so you can see better, but so others you are sharing the road with can see you. Send questions concerning traffic laws in Minnesota to: Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave., Duluth, MN 55811 or neil.dickenson@state. mn.us.

Bishop Aceson Lee Bishop was born on Nov. 15, 2016, at FirstLight Health System. Aceson weighed six pounds, eight ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Aceson’s mother is Rachel Jean Bishop of Mora. Aceson is welcomed home by siblings Aderah (4), Ariah (1), and grandparent Rubyee of Richville.

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Hong Natalie Mae Hong was born on Dec. 7, 2016, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed ﬁve pounds, 12.8 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Eric and Christine Hong of Pine City. Natalie is welcomed home by big sister Elizabeth, age 2. Her grandparents are Deb and Curt Wagner of Pine City, Chuck and Bev Hong of Pelican Rapids, Marcia Coit and Nancy Hale of Florence, Oregon.

Rebecca (Becky) S Sue True, age 72, p passed away peacef fully, surrounded by f family on Monday, D Dec. 19, 2016, at Camb bridge Medical Cent ter in Cambridge, M Minnesota. Becky was born to A Arnold and Ione (Dav vis) Stumne on May 2 1944, in Braham. 20, She was the second oldest of four children – three brothers (Jack, Mike and Steve). She grew up on the family farm in Pine City where she had many responsibilities and also many adventures with her brothers. In 1961, Becky graduated from Pine City High School, and in 1962 married Richard LaTourelle. Becky and Richard had four children – Randy, Sue, Judy and Bill, and eventually settled close to the family farm. On March 8, 1975, Becky was remarried to Rick True, who she met while Rick was playing in a band called Half Mile Back. Following their marriage, they moved to Ely. They had two daughters, Sara and Rici. They moved back to East Central Minnesota in July 1981. Over the next 15 years, Becky and Rick raised their family, while Rick worked as an automotive me-

Fox Lincoln Oliver Fox was born on Dec. 2, 2016, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces and was 20-3/4 inches long. His parents are Mark and Miranda Fox of Mora. Lincoln is welcomed by grandparents Rick and Darcy Balvin of Grasston and Tim and Rebecca Barnes of Mora.

Engblom Ella Jean Engblom was born on Nov. 30, 2016, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, four ounces and was 19-1/4 inches long. Her parents are Jake and Sara Engblom of Mora. Ella is welcomed by grandparents Mike and Cathy Bergren of Ogilvie and Robert and Diane Engblom of Mora.

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chanic and locksmith, and Becky stayed home to care for the children. They enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and seeing their children grow into adults. Becky also had many hobbies and interests, including gardening, scrapbooking, cats, crocheting, baking/cooking and traveling with Rick and other family members to Hawaii, Alaska, Glacier National Park and many other places. Over the last 20 years of her life, nothing was more important to Becky than her 10 grandchildren. Becky and Rick spent time caring for them, attending their many activities and creating cherished memories. Becky also shared a close bond with her mother, Ione, who passed June 4, 2016. Becky referred to her mother as her “best friend”, and often visited and cared for her up until Ione’s passing. Left to honor and remember her love are Becky’s husband of 41 years, Rick True of Isanti, six children, Randy (Shannon) LaTourelle of Shorewood, Susan (Pat) Duncan of Oak Grove, Judy (Mike) Kronstedt of Andover, Bill LaTourelle of Forest Lake, Sara True of Colorado Springs, and Rici Smentek of Isanti, 10 grandchildren (Shelby, Tyler, Cole, Connor, Grace, Adler, Tanner, Chase, Garrett and Gavin), brothers, Mike Stumne and Steve (Val) Stumne and many other relatives and friends. Becky is preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Ione Stumne and brother, Jack Stumne. Pastor Kevin Haseltine officiated services for Becky on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel. Online condolences can be made at StrikeFuneral.com.

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Cecelia Ann Drilling was born on Nov. 27, 2016, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, one ounce and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Jenell Carlson and Jeremy Drilling of Braham. Cecelia is welcomed home by siblings Emma and Amelia, grandparents Greg and Chris Carlson, Deb Anderson and Dick Anderson.

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Graduate Abby Olson of Pine City was among some 2,270 students at University of Alabama who were awarded degrees during winter commencement Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. Olson received a master’s degree.

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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

Hands for Pine City Outreach Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St. SE 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

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

Henriette Community Church (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.

First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 9:15 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist

Grace Baptist Church 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.

Grasston Baptist Church

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

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Jim Sodergren, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.

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

Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities.

Sunday, December 25, 2016: Join us for Christmas Worship from 10am to 11am Sunday, January 1, 2017: Start the New Year right; Join us for Prayer @ 10:30am and Worship at 11am! There will be no Sunday School for these two weeks.

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

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

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

Living Hope Christian Center Pastor Jeremy Langmade Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City ¾ mile West of I-35 on Pokegama Lake Road 320-629-6136 Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.

Living Water Fellowship 915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday Services: 8 & 9:30 Thursday Service: 5:30 p.m. Sunday School preK-6th grade at 9:30 a.m. Coffee and fellowship between services www.orlcpc.com

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

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

South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship 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.com

Trinity Episcopal Church 305 First St. NE, Box 204 Hinckley, MN 55037 320-245-0537 All Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. No services on any 5th Sunday

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Zion Lutheran Church

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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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Public Hearing Notice of Hearing on Improvement Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Pine City will meet in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, to consider the 2017 Street Improvements, infrastructure improvement on 2nd Street SE between the center line of 3rd Avenue SE and 8th Avenue SE and on 4th Avenue SE between the center line of 2nd Street SE and its east terminus by City of Pine City in 2017 pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111. The estimated cost of the improvement is $1,171,432.10. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Ken Cammilleri City Administrator City of Pine City Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 29, 2016 Notice of Filing for Chengwatana Township office The following township offices will be voted on at the annual March Township Election to be held on March 14, 2017. The filing period for the following offices begins at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday January 3, 2017 and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday January 17, 2017. The place of filing for candidates who reside in Chengwatana Township is with the Town Clerk, (320-629-2208) or by appointment at the Chengwatana Town Hall. The filing fee is $2.00. One Supervisor (3 year term) One Treasurer (2 year term) Candidates may file in person or by mail. Candidates who will be absent from the state during the filing period may arrange to file prior to departure.

This notice is provided pursuant to M.S. 204B.33. Katy Overtoom, Clerk Chengwatana Township Pine County, Minnesota Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 22 and 29, 2016 NOTICE The Pine County Agricultural Society will hold a special meeting on Wednesday January 11th at 7:00 p.m. at the Fair Grounds in Pine City, to discuss and vote on suggested bylaw amendments. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 29, 2016 Resolution #2016-71 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COUNTY COMMISSIONER COMPENSATION, PER DIEMS, AND MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR 2017 WHEREAS, M.S. §375.055 and §375.06 set forth the authorization for compensation of Minnesota County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, Pine County Commissioners are eligible to receive per diem payments in accordance with the above referenced statutes.; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that an annual salary shall be paid to each Pine County Commissioner; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Commissioners may receive payment of per diem (only one per diem per day) for meetings for county or committee meetings; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Commissioners may be allowed and paid for actual and necessary traveling expenses incurred while attending meetings of the County Board and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following be deemed eligible for per diem reimbursement: • Regular, Special or Emergency County Board Meetings • Committee Meetings

• Meetings as directed by the Board or the Board Chair • Association of Minnesota County Meetings • All other meetings that meet requirements of MN Statute §375.055. The Board of Equalization and Canvassing Board meetings are ineligible for per diem reimbursement. A Commissioner shall not be entitled to county per diem, mileage, or other expenses if the committee to which they have been appointed has paid the expense. The salary for County Commissioners for 2017 is $21,844. The per diem rate per meeting for 2017 is $100. The Commissioner and Employee mileage reimbursement rate for 2017 is to follow the federal IRS rate for business mileage. Attest: Curtis H. Rossow, Chair, Pine County Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, County Administrator, Clerk to the County Board Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 29, 2016 OFFICE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: NextHome Perrine & Associates Realty PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 9002 Main Street Sturgeon Lake MN 55783 USA NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: Perrine Enterprises, LLC Address: 9002 Main Street Sturgeon Lake MN 55783 USA

If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data referenced in the attachment. By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. SIGNED BY: Kevin A. Hofstad MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 151 Sturgeon Lake MN 55783 EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: amy.l.perrine@gmail.com Work Item 915014100025 Original File Number 915014100025 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 11/14/2016 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 29, 2016 and January 5, 2017 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Date: December 22, 2016 1. A default has occurred in the conditions of that certain mortgage executed by Thomas W. Arnt, a single person, as mortgagor, in favor of Platinum Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, as mortgagee, dated

October 29, 2013, and recorded on November 8, 2013, as Document No. A-511608, in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Pine County, Minnesota (“Mortgage”). The land described in the Mortgage is not registered land. 2. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was: $113,000.00. 3. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. 4. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount due on the Mortgage is: $110,999.38. 6. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage shall be foreclosed, and the land located at 22781 Brook Park Road, Brook Park, Minnesota 55007, Property Tax ID No. 28-05250-001, and legally described as follows: The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE ¼ of SE ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-two (22), Pine County, Minnesota. Except The West Half of Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter (W ½ of NW ¼ of NE ¼ of SE ¼), Section 3, Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-two (22). And Also Except The West Half of Southwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter (W ½ of SW ¼ of NE ¼ of SE ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-two (22). (“Property”), shall be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on February 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office:

635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063. 7. The time allowed by law for redemption by mortgagor or mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months after the date of sale. 8. The mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 12:00 p.m. on February 12, 2018 if the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. § 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. § 580.23. 9. 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 MINN. STAT. § 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. 10. The mortgagor released from financial obligation on the Mortgage is: None. Platinum Bank (a Minnesota banking corporation) By its attorneys: Joshua D. Christensen, (#332616) Anastasi Jellum, P.A. Attorneys for Mortgagee 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Josh.Christensen@AJ-Law.com (651) 439-2951 18930 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 22 and 29, 2016, January 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2017

DNR Question of the Week Historically speaking, how often Q: do we have a white Christmas in Minnesota? Having a white A: Christmas is generally defined as hav-

Minnesota Starwatch A new year, a young moon BY DEANE MORRISON

As New Year’s Day fades, a young moon hangs in the southwest near Venus and Mars. And as the sun sets on the last day of January, a young moon again visits the planets, this time coming much closer. The planets are also approaching each other as Mars drops behind Earth in the orbital race and Venus gets ready to plunge into the sunset on its next trip between Earth and the sun. As usual, Venus is by far the brighter planet. The distance between them shrinks from 11.7 degrees on New Year’s Day to 5.4 degrees on the 31st. Try not to miss the Venus-Mars-moon gatherings, especially the one on the 31st. For morning viewers, Saturn makes an entrance in the southeast, climbing higher and appearing earlier every day. By the third week of January it will be easily visible an hour before sunrise, with the red star Antares, in Scorpius, off to the right. High in the south, Jupiter shines brightly during the predawn hours all month. It rises several hours ahead of Saturn and travels the sky above Spica, the bright star in Virgo. January’s full moon was known to many Algonquin Indians as the wolf moon, for the hungry howling of wolf

packs in the deep snow. It reaches fullness at 5:34 a.m. on the 12th. At that moment it will shine in the west, between the Gemini twins and the bright star Procyon in Canis Minor. As it wanes, the moon visits the morning planets. It appears near Jupiter on the 19th, when it will be almost at last quarter phase, and a lovely crescent rises close to Saturn on the 24th. The bright winter stars are now coming into their own and will all be up in the east by about 8 p.m. Like a reigning monarch, Sirius, the brightest of all, is the last to make its entrance. On the 4th Earth reaches perihelion, the closest point to the sun in our orbit. On that day, we’ll swoop to 91.4 million miles from our parent star. In comparison, we’ll be 94.5 million miles away at aphelion, our farthest distance, in early July. The distance has nothing to do with the difference in seasons, though; the January cold happens because the northern hemisphere is now tilted away from the sun. On the bright side, planets move faster when they’re near perihelion, and this means that northern hemisphere dwellers don’t have as long a wait between the onset of autumn and the onset of spring as do our southern hemisphere counterparts.

ing 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas Day. In the Twin Cities, this happens about 72 percent of the time. In northern Minnesota, the chance of a white Christmas is 90 percent or greater. In the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Lake Superior Highlands, a white Christmas is almost guaranteed. The

chances decrease to the south and west, down to around 60 percent in far southwestern Minnesota. For more details, including the probabilities of various snow depths in select cities, visit the DNR website at w w w. m n d n r. gov/climate/summaries_and_publications/white_christmas.html.

~ Pete Boulay, assistant state climatologist

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