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Special senate election Feb. 5

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

The one-month campaign season for an open state senate seat will come to an end this coming Tuesday.

A special election will be held on Feb. 5 to fill the state senate seat for Minnesota’s District 11, which covers all of Pine and Carlton counties and parts of Kanabec and St. Louis counties.

Candidates include John “Sparky” Birrenbach, Legal Marijuana Now party; Jason Rarick, Republican and Stu

Lourey, DFL. All regular polling places across District 11 should be open for the Feb. 5 special election. District 11 residents can register to vote online now or at their polling place on Feb. 5.

The state senate seat for District 11 became vacant after Senator Tony Lourey resigned from the position on Jan. 3 in order to become the Minnesota Human Services commissioner in the administration of Governor Tim Walz.

Lourey had held the seat SEE ELECTION, PAGE 14

Polar vortex puts big freeze on Pine City

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Temperatures took a nose dive to -35 Fahrenheit in Pine City on the morning of Jan. 30, as schools closed, planned events and church activities shut down, and businesses held

limited hours or stayed closed until the worst of the big freeze passed.

MnDOT warned of black ice on roadways, and reported that there had been many crashes on Interstate 35.

SEE FREEZE, PAGE 14

Alleged rooster fighting ring busted STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

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Dragons take it to the hoop Kolemann Lind drives to the basket during the Dragons victory over East Central on Jan. 22. More on Page 12.

Four men have been charged with cruelty to animals after allegedly participating in a rooster fighting event in the Hinckley area.

According to the criminal complaint filed in Pine County Court, on Dec. 23 at 8:32 p.m. two Pine County deputies were

dispatched to the report of suspicious activity off of Highway 48 near Hinckley.

The reporting party said there were many vehicles in a field at an abandoned neighboring property, and knew the owners wanted no trespassers.

The deputies were aware of recent burglaries in the area.

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Looking to get a bite Below-zero temps didn’t stop these anglers from hitting the ice for the Pokegama Lake Ice Fishing Derby on Jan. 27. (above) Shiann, Hudson and Justin Shegstad found a good spot to put a hook in the water. (left) Laura, Trip, Kent and Maddie Carter picked up Trip’s prize for being the youngest fisherman in the contest.

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A day in the bay Emmaline Dunkley brought her Pine City Pioneer along during a December trip to the sunny Turks and Caicos Islands north of Haiti and east of Cuba. Readers can show their Pine City pride by submitting pictures of themselves in exotic locations throughout the world. Send all photos to editor@pinecitymn.com.

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For effective, proven leadership, vote for Jason Rarick in the special election for State Senate on February 5th!

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FRIDAY FEB. 1

SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEB. 2 & 3

Pink Out the Gym

Open skating at the Civic Center

On Friday, Feb. 1 the Pine City girls’ basketball team will host “Hoops for Hope! Pink Out the Gym” at PCHS gymnasium to raise money for the fight against cancer. The JV team starts at 5:45 p.m. and the varsity follows at about 7:15 p.m.

Come support the Dragons and raise money. Email kolson@ isd578.org with any questions.

On Saturday, Feb. 2 there is open skating with fun lights and music from 5-7 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. On Sunday Feb. 3 there is open youth hockey from noon to 1:30 p.m., followed by open skating until 3 p.m. Free admission for all Pine City students and PCYH skaters. Skate rental available at Lee’s Pro Shop. Call 320-6296995 for more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter. weebly.com.

SATURDAY FEB. 2 Pine County 4-H Expo On Saturday, Feb. 2 Pine County 4-H will host an expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the community center in Hinckley.

Youth and their parents will have an opportunity to ask questions of those who have shown and participated in various project areas in the past.

For more information contact Frank Moyer at 320-591-1654 or email fmoyer@umn.edu.

SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY FEB. 3 & 6 Adult open hockey On Sunday, Feb. 3 and Wednesday, Feb. 6 there is adult open hockey at 8:15 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.

Celebrate Groundhog Day Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow in 2019? Kids in preschool through third grade are invited to find out while making a groundhog craft and hearing stories from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Rush City Public Library. No registration necessary, call 320358-3948 or visit ecrlib.org with any questions.

TUESDAY FEB. 5 Hinckley Lego Club Kids in grades 1-6 are invited to play and build with their favorite bricks at Lego Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Hinckley Public Library.

This program will continue to be held on the first Tuesday of the month through April. Lego bricks will be provided. Find the library at 106 First St. SE in downtown Hinckley or call 320384-6351 for more information.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY FEB. 6 & 7 There will be a Memorial Blood Centers blood drive on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Pine Technical & Community College, Pine City, followed by Thursday, Feb. 7, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Pine City High School. For information or to sign up, call 1-888-GIVE-BLD or visit www.MBC.org.

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FRIDAY - SUNDAY FEB. 8 - 10 Eric Peterson, curator and member of the Wyoming area creative arts community, will be in Mora to lead a gallery tour at the Kanabec County Art Association’s Vasaloppet Art Show at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8 at the Mora Public Library lower level, west entrance. The event is free and open to the public. Hours for the show are Friday, Feb. 8 - 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 9 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 10 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Handicapped parking is available at the Library lot on Maple – enter on East Maple. For further information, contact Marie Brown at 320-828-6469 or chatnoirpottery@gmail.com.

SATURDAY FEB. 9 Lions ice fishing contest On Saturday, Feb. 9 the Pine City Lions will host their second annual ice fishing contest at 9 a.m. on the north end of Cross Lake, Pine City.

A maximum of 75 two-person teams will compete for cash prizes. A rules meeting will be held Friday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m., at Wings North, Pine City. Visit pinecitylions.com for details and registration forms.

Caregiver Club On the first Thursday of every month the public is invited to a facilitated “Caregiver Club” from 12:30 - 2 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. The confidential service enables caregivers to exchange ideas and information, share struggles and the demands of caregiving and learn about resources. For information or to reserve a spot, call Anita Sparks at 320-364-1115.

‘Into the Woods’ free musical presentation On Monday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., the public is invited to East Central High School, 61085 State Hwy. 23, Finlayson, MN 55735, for a presentation of the Stephen Sondheim musical “Into the Woods” by 10,000 Things Theatre out of Minneapolis. The event is free and open to the public. Email franlevings@gmail.com for more information.

TUESDAY FEB. 12

Queen Charlotte’s Birthday Ball at the Snake River Fur Post Enjoy an evening of early 19th-century entertainment with a lively country dance at the Snake River Fur Post, Pine City, on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. Dance steps will be taught and called at the ball.

Period or semi-formal attire is requested. Reservations are required; call 320-629-6356 or register online: www.mnhs.org.

There will be a Memorial Blood Centers blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Chris’ Food Center, 1035 Main St. S, Pine City. For more information or to sign up to donate, call 1-888-GIVE-BLD or visit www.MBC.org.

Learn how to make monarch butterfly enclosures to help raise these beautiful and important pollinators. The free class will be held in the media room of Pine City High School on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m.

Free seeds while supplies last.

For more information contact Jane at 612-250-1282.

WEDNESDAY 2/6 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine Center for the Arts, Pine City AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

Valentine origami workshop Learn the art of origami and fold a variety of hearts to share with the loves in your life at a Valentine Origami workshop for adults 18+ at the Rush City Branch of East Central Regional Library. Licensed instructor Kathleen Sheridan will lead the workshop from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12. Pre-registration is required and now open on the events calendar at ecrlib. org. Space is limited. Find the library at 240 W. 4th St. in downtown Rush City or call 320-358-3948 for further information.

Refuge Network Family Law Clinic The Refuge Network is sponsoring a free, open to the public, Family Law Clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 4 p.m., at Family Pathways (214 Railroad Ave NW, Mora, MN 55051). Attendees will learn the basics on dissolutions and custody, receive helpful materials and have questions answered by an attorney.

There may be an opportunity for two to three individuals to meet with an attorney individually after the main presentation. Consultations will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Visit www.familypathways.org or call Kari at 320-679-1737 to confirm attendance.

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Feb. 4 - 8 Monday: Chicken chow mein, oriental vegetables, rice, mandarin oranges, chocolate pudding Tuesday: Hot ham and cheese on a bun, chunky tomato soup, lettuce salad with dressing Wednesday: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, squash, wheat bread, pie Thursday: Country ribs, sauerkraut or stewed tomatoes, copper penny carrot salad, wheat bread, cookie Friday: Beef pot roast, whipped potatoes with gravy, vegetable normandy, dinner roll, frosted cake Cost is $4.25 for people over 60 and $8 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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THURSDAY 1/31 Pine City Council: 8 a.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City 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 2/3 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

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PCftA gallery opening Pine Center for the Arts’ next exhibit will feature fiber artist Julie Crabtree of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, who brings her nature-inspired art to a free gallery opening reception with refreshments on Friday, Feb. 8 from 4-6 p.m. For more information contact PCftA by email at info@pinecenter.org or leave a message at 320-629-4924.

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‘Digital Mischief’ demonstration Join the artists of the Digital Mischief gallery and learn how to create your own digital mischief on Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Pine Center for the Arts. In this workshop, Dee Kotaska, Gail Gates and Mike Gainor will demonstrate how they turn ordinary photographs into amazing images using nearly magical digital tools and apps. Visit www. pinecenter.org for tickets or more information.

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Neshek fundraiser benefit On Saturday, Feb. 2 there will be a benefit for the family of Matt Neshek who passed away while hunting in October. Matt leaves behind three young daughters and a pregnant wife.

The benefit will take place at Maverick’s Saloon in Beroun from noon to 5 p.m. There will be pulled pork and hot turkey dinner, silent auction, bake sale, a fifty/fifty, door prizes and a grand prize drawing with the donation of diapers or wet wipes. Call Lacy, 320-438-0065, Jackie, 651-246-3212 or Gail, 320279-3865 with any questions or to make a donation.

MONDAY FEB. 11

Crex Meadows morning snowshoe hike On Thursday, Feb. 7, from 10-11 a.m. at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, walk or snowshoe on the 1.25 mile trail behind the visitor center.

For more information, call 715463-2739 or register online at www.crexmeadows.org.

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Keep your data safe A few weeks ago we ran a story on the resurgence of the “Grandpa Scam” in the Pine City area. This is a scam where local residents receive a call from a person pretending to be their grandson in trouble, and who then begs that grandparent for financial assistance. In this case, the person being called figured out the scam – but others have been taken in.

The sad truth is, everyone has a story about being targeted by some scam or another. I get a call every few days from a random number that turns out to be a robot lady trying to sell me something. Every day I delete suspicious emails and block the addresses, only to have a new batch Editor’s pop up the next day. And at the Pioneer’s front desk we get four or Soapbox five calls a day from scammers or robocallers.

Mike It’s aggravating, to say the least.

The trouble with living in a conGainor nected world is that it’s not just convenient for friends and family to contact you – it’s convenient for bad actors as well.

What can we do about it? That’s a tough one.

We could all choose to disconnect completely, but there aren’t that many of us who would have the luxury to do that even if we wanted to. I was talking to a friend about this the other day. “It makes you want to go live in a cabin in the middle of the woods,” he said. He paused for a second, thinking. “But then how would I watch Netflix?”

I got an email the other day from the Better Business Bureau on this subject. January 28 was Data Privacy Day, an international effort to raise awareness of cybercrimes and the importance of keeping personal information safe. They offer a few common sense tips. This may be nothing you haven’t heard before, but a friendly reminder never hurts.

• Use strong passwords. Too many of us use the same simple password for multiple accounts.

Make a resolution to change all your passwords once a year, and to make your new passwords long, with numbers and symbols thrown in.

• When you’re going to a website look for the “s” in “https://” prefix because “http://” by itself is not secure. The BBB also urges you to avoid public WiFi when using a website where you need to enter sensitive data, such as a credit card number or social security number. And of course, be careful when downloading unfamiliar apps, because they could contain malware.

• Be very careful about what you click on, especially ads and attachments and links in emails.

Even if it’s coming from someone you know, if anything about the email seems weird or off, verify the sender before opening any attachments.

• Safeguard your privacy on social media. Make your settings as private as possible, and check the security settings on your apps to make sure they aren’t collecting unnecessary information.

The BBB has a ScamTracker, so if something has happened to you, post it on there at https:// www.bbb.org/scamtracker/us – and you can find out more about cybersecurity at www.bbb.org.

MIKE GAINOR is the editor of the Pine City Pioneer. Contact him at editor@ pinecitymn.com or 320-322-5241.

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3. Crashes on I-35 reported: A woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 at Hillside Avenue on Friday, Jan. 11. In a separate incident, four vehicles were involved in a crash on I-35 on Saturday, Jan. 12 near Sandstone, though only one driver – a 16-year-old male – was reported injured.

2. Hero Marine receives national award: A Pine City native was one of five members in the entire United States military honored with the George Van Cleave USO Military Leadership Award in 2018. United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Jeffrey Belko graduated from Pine City High School in 2004, and joined the Marine Corps in 2007. On Sept. 19, 2018, Belko was on duty at the Marine barracks building in Washington D.C. when he received word that a fire had broken out at a nearby public housing complex for senior citizens. He rushed to the scene, and while firefighters battled the blaze he went inside the building, knocking

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List of First Amendment threats grows

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irst Amendment threats and defenses have, for much of the past 100 years, largely focused on protecting individual speech — the rights of any one of us to express ourselves without interference or punishment by the government.

Not to be too glib but, oh, those were the days. This glee is due, in no small part, to the degree First that individual Amendment speech and press rights triumphed Center in that era. But into this Gene Policinski looking new year, that situation — and those victories — may be more nostalgia than norm. There is increasing danger to our core freedoms from what I’ll call “systemic” challenges, which often appear focused on other issues, but which carry a First Amendment impact, if not wallop.

The increasing public and commercial use of drones raise issues of noise, public safety and congestion in the airways — but also questions about what on-board cameras see and record that go far beyond earlier “peeping Tom” worries.

Consider a new network of drones constantly crisscrossing the skies over your hometown, constantly sending video of the passing scene to the insatiable maw of computer storage. Combine that record with facial recognition software, vehicle tracking devices and surveillance cameras that can ID license plates from miles away and it’s but a small step to government discovery of who we meet, where and when, with resulting impact on the right of assembly or association.

We’ve known for some time there’s a running joke, in national security and spy circles in this country and elsewhere, that we’re now doing most of the surveillance work they used to do simply by living our lives on social media.

Add the abilities of artificial intelligence to collect, collate and match social media and online data

‘George Orwell’s draconian ‘Big Brother’ presence was predicated on government installing a device in every home — and life — to observe each of us. In 2019, we’re the ones installing the devices.’ about any one of us and the kind of “anonymous” speech that produced the Federalist Papers is ever more nonexistent.

Put another way, George Orwell’s draconian “Big Brother” presence was predicated on government installing a device in every home — and life — to observe each of us.

In 2019, we’re the ones installing the devices. Not just at home, but 24/7 in pockets and purses through smart phones, watches and the like.

In 2018, in two decisions involving GPS and cell phones, the U.S. Supreme Court pushed back on this new technological threat.

Chief Justice John Roberts said that cell phone location information is a “near perfect” tool for government surveillance, analogous to an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet. “The time-stamped data provides an intimate window into a person’s life, revealing not only his particular movements, but through them his ‘familial, political, professional, religious and sexual associations,’” Roberts wrote.

Try being a reporter, under such involuntary transparency in the future, attempting to meet secretly with a source about government corruption or official misconduct or a botched criminal investigation or an undisclosed, invasive national security policy. Good luck.

Let’s round up this Pandora’s box assembly of threats with a look at the 2020 election cycle. Not only will legitimate reports by a free press be mixed in with mis- and

disinformation, a new technological threat challenges the adage that “seeing is believing.”

What’s included in “involuntary synthetic imagery” (a mouthful of a title) is the sinister possibility of videos that take real situations and seamlessly “paste” faces of politicians and others onto actual participants. Imagine misleading or embarrassing video that’s nearly impossible for most to distinguish from the real thing. Tragically, such fakery already has invaded our lives thanks to what’s known as “deepfake” porn.

How do we square such “deepfake” videos with First Amendment law, which — with the exceptions when such fake video clearly is being used for extortion or blackmail — would tend to side with free expression and with those who create such works? When would satire cross the line into defamation or intentional infliction of emotional distress — two traditional, but often expensive, time-consuming legal tools available to those who claim injury from such fakery?

And what of news consumers, already besieged by fakery on social media, claims of bias in news reporting by various outlets old and new, photo and video edits that distort, who already have a deep distrust of much of what they see, hear and read?

Despite all this, not the entire look into 2019 is glum. News consumers have more tools to identify misleading items. The fact-checking industry can be paired with “trust” projects and background programs — such as (self-promotion alert) the Freedom Forum Institute’s “Newstrition” tool.

More of us than ever appear concerned about our First Amendment rights than at any time in the past 25 years. Let’s keep that concern and attention going and growing in the new year.

GENE POLICINSKI is president and chief operating officer of the Freedom Forum Institute. He can be reached at gpolicinski@freedomforum.org, or follow him on Twitter at @genefac.

Don’t block driver’s view I know on the handicap placards it is stated Q: that they must be removed from hanging, while driving, yet I see many hanging from mirrors every day. I know you can’t hang fuzzy dice or other things from the mirror. Is there a fine if somebody gets pulled over for not removing them from the mirror or is it just that – a warning?

Having an object attached to A: the windshield or hanging from the rearview mirror can obstruct the driver’s view and result in a dangerous situation. Minnesota law prohibits any objects suspended between the driver and the windshield other than: sun visors, Sgt. Neil rearview mirrors, global positionDickenson ing systems or navigation systems when mounted or located near the bottommost portion of the windshield; and electronic toll collection devices. This law does not apply to law enforcement vehicles and other authorized emergency vehicles.

If you have a disability parking tag, it needs to be taken down while the vehicle is in motion. Only put the tag up when the vehicle is parked.

Law enforcement can and will conduct traffic stops when seeing an object that is blocking the driver’s view. They will issue a citation or warning.

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a state trooper write a traffic ticket for an Q: Can infraction that they did not witness?

An officer may arrest or issue a citation for A: a traffic violation and other misdemeanor offenses even though the officer didn’t see it. The traffic infractions include: • Driving through columns of school children (within 4 hours) • DWI • Failure to stop at a rail road crossing (within 4 hours) • Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle (within 4 hours) • School bus stop arm and school cross walk violations (within 4 hours) If you witness any of the above violations, please contact and report it to your local law enforcement agency, and it will be investigated.

SEND QUESTIONS to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave., Duluth, MN 55811 or neil.dickenson@state.mn.us.

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Support our communities To the Editor: Politics surrounds every one of us. From the taxes we pay, the roads we drive on, or the public schools we fund, we are all directly or indirectly active in local, state and national politics. Regardless of party, candidate or campaign, at the end of the day, all of our elected officials will assist in the development and improvement to our communities. The strategies and methods of getting to that point may differ or be controversial to some. We may not all agree on the same candidate, party or issue, but we all agree on the support of each other and the support of our communities in East Central Minnesota.

As a Pine City High School graduate of 2012 and a former director of the Pine City Chamber of Commerce, I have continued to take an interest in helping and improving my community, from Pine City to Mankato (where I attended college), to more recently Fort Worth, Texas. Beginning in September 2018, I took my passion for community involvement and public service to a whole new level; I started working on the re-election campaign of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. I worked as a field organizer, where I knocked doors, called supporters and attended local campaign

events. Experiencing a statewide campaign from the front lines gave me perspective to truly find out how a campaign is run and resources needed to succeed.

After nine weeks of walking hundreds of miles and knocking thousands of doors, on Nov. 6, we found out it all paid off with his re-election as governor.

Some days were tougher than others, either because homeowners were rude or an all day rain storm made six hours outside uncomfortable without an umbrella.

Door knocking doesn’t sound like a glamorous job to some, but I enjoy talking to potential voters and discussing the issues important to them. Most people think political field staff want to discuss the issues for five to ten minutes with them, but usually we will be at the door for no more than 30 seconds. Usually, I receive a positive reception from homeowners, which makes door knocking worth the time I put into it.

Although the local issues in urban Texas and rural Minnesota may differ, both communities actively invest in local elections and voice their concerns to elected officials. We may habitually vote on the first Tuesday in November every other year. This year, get out to vote for the candidate of your choice on Tuesday, Feb. 5 for the Senate District 11 Special Election.

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Pine County Master Gardeners honored at award night Thirty-Two University of Minnesota Extension Pine County Master Gardeners volunteered 2,629 hours and put in 428 education hours in 2018. They were honored at their Awards Night and Dinner at the Audubon Center of the Northwoods west of Sandstone on January 21st.

Barb Videen, Pine City was recognized for her 1,000 hours of volunteer service. Two master gardeners were recognized for 15 years of service. They were Lyn Johnson, Pine City and Ann Mlaskoch, Willow River. Paul Johnson, Pine City was recognized for his 10 years of service. Tara Johnson, Cambridge received her master gardener certification certificate for completing the 50hour master gardener core course last winter and volunteering over 50 hours of service.

The Pine County Master Gardeners main projects in 2018 included the Pine County Horticulture Day; Pine City Summer Food and Fun Program; Community Education classes at East Central and Pine City on vegetables, buckthorn and pickling; Pine City Community Garden improvement project; Hinckley School Garden; Ask a Master Gardener booths at the Pine County Fair, Grand Casino and Pine City Farmers Market; coffee with a Master Gardener sessions at the Sandstone Library; Yard & Garden Thymes Newspaper columns; a plant sale and Facebook page

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Minnesota Farm Bureau’s Sesquicentennial Farm program will honor Minnesota families who have owned their farms for at least 150 years. Since the Sesquicentennial Farm program began in 2008, over 225 farms have been recognized. The Sesquicentennial Farm program recognizes family farms according to the following qualifications: 1) The farm must be at least 150 years old in 2019 according to the abstract of title, land patent, original deed, county land records, court file in registration proceedings or other authentic land records. Do not send originals or copies of records.

2) Your family must have owned the farm for 150 years or more. “Family” is defined as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, first cousins and direct in-laws (father, mother, brother, sister, daughter, son-in-law).

3) Continuous residence on farm is not required, but ownership must be continuous.

4) The farm should consist of 50 + acres and currently be involved in agricultural production.

A commemorative certificate signed by Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson and Governor Tim Walz will be awarded to qualifying families, along with an outdoor sign signifying Sesquicentennial Farm recognition.

Applications are available by writing Sesquicentennial Farms, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, P.O. Box 64370, St. Paul, MN 55164; emailing info@fbmn.org; or calling 651-768-2100.

Applications are also available online at fbmn. org/farm-recognition. Deadline for application is March 1. Previously recognized families should not reapply.

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In an effort to open up opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and boost the regional workforce, Pine Technical and Community College (PTCC), a GPS::45::93 member, has announced a new Kick Start scholarship program. The scholarship grants one year of free tuition and a $1,000 stipend to 2019 graduates of nine East Central Minnesota school districts who were eligible for free or reduced lunch in high school.

“This initiative was undertaken as an effort to both address workforce challenges across East Central Minnesota and help those seeking valuable skills,” said Joe Mulford, the President of PTCC. “This effort will make the area represented by GPS45:93 an even better place to expand, relocate, or start a business.”

The development of new workforce pathways is one of GPS’s top priorities.

The organization has been a leader in working to connect high schools with local colleges to create seamless transitions into the higher education and the workforce for students and builds bridges between education and the private sector to ensure our education system matches the needs of a changing economy.

PTCC’s Kick Start scholarship will open many doors for our 2019 graduates and their families in the Mora community,” said Mora High School Principal

Brent Nelson. “Many of our students and their families don’t consider college because they don’t think it can be affordable. Mora schools are lucky to have a collaborative partner like PTCC just down the road to help our students transition into the workforce.”

The Kick Start program was made possible with the help of public funds, a large private donation and the support of our nine area high school partners Eligible school districts include Braham, East Central, Hinckley-Finlayson, Isle, North Branch, Mora, Ogilvie, Pine City, and Willow River. Program guidelines and applications are available at http://pine.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/kick-start.

“I don’t know of any other area in the State of Minnesota or Upper Midwest that has formed a regional workforce response as comprehensive as this one,” Mulford added.

For further information on the Kick Start scholarship, contact PTCC recruitment and admissions specialists Allison Ives (320-629-5189; allison. ives@pine.edu) or Molly McCann (320629-4521; molly.mccann@pine.edu). For more information on GPS’s support for regional workforce and economic development, contact 2019 President Heidi Steinmetz (320-209-5031; heidi.steinmetz@co.kanabec.mn.us) or consultant Karl Schuettler.

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10 Years Ago, 2009 The Pine City Elementary fifth and sixth grade Student Council recently invited Julie Werner from the Pine Community Food Shelf to come and visit them at school where they presented her with a check for $225 to use to buy items for the food shelf. The students run a “table top” store Tuesday and Thursday mornings before school where they sell pencils, pens, paper, markers, glue sticks and other small school related items. The funds raised are used for various community and school projects. Advisors for the council are fifth grade teachers Kolette Lind and Sheila Hughes.

Ten Pine City High School band students participated in the Two Rivers Conference Honor Band Festival in Mora on Jan. 17. Students spent several weeks practicing their music in preparation for the day-long festival, which included an evening concert under the direction of Dr. Rik Hansen, director of bands at St. Cloud State University. Students from Pine City selected for the ensemble were Emily Hill (piccolo), Rachel Pulju (flute), Laura Kleppe (clarinet), Eric Osterdyk and Katie Smith (trumpet), Katie Nelson (horn), Jake Haavisto and Kristi Stolt (trombone), Sam Lilja (tuba) and Jonathan Prihoda (percussion).

25 Years Ago, 1994 “This isn’t supposed to happen in Pine City.” That was one of a barrage of thoughts tumbling through Elementary Principal Rick Houston’s mind last Thursday when he found a handgun on the school playground. The student who put the 25 caliber pistol there, a sixth grade boy, has been suspended while the Pine County Sheriff’s Department continues investigating the incident. Houston found the gun on Dragonwood, the wooden playground. During the course of the day, however, the gun was allegedly kept in a tote bag, in a coat pocket, and in another student’s possession. Houston said he felt anger at that point, wondering what the student was thinking.

“And then I felt empathy. Obviously, this child was crying out for something.” Acting Supt. Candace Ames said she wants parents to know that the incident is being treated very seriously. “We are interested in taking as firm an action as possible,” she said, “but we must make sure that we aren’t jumping to conclusions and that the student is given legal due process.”

A bookworm, a painter, a wife, a mother and grandmother, Sue Sharp will have no trouble keeping busy in retirement. After 15 years as Pine City Librarian, Sharp recently turned her duties over to Christy Koch. The Friends of the Library sponsored a tea in Sharp’s honor, and dozens of library patrons, her relatives and friends stopped to wish her a happy future.

The Dragon wrestling team continues to impress its opponents, defeating Mora 36-29 and Hinckley-Finlayson 46-28 last Friday at Hinckley. “I was pleased that the guys did the little things you need to do to win,” coach Wayne Hansmann said. “We have suffered through a lot of injuries this year, and we have had to juggle the lineup regularly. Through it all the guys have shown a lot of heart and determination.”

Jeff Barnes (112) gave Pine City its only points in the early going with an impressive 9-5 decision. “This was a big win for Jeff,” Hansmann said. “He was very sharp and aggressive.” The Dragons began to mount their comeback, winning four of the next five matches to take a 24-23 lead after the 152 weight bracket.

Winning for Pine City were Jim Runyan (130), forfeit, Chris Hagfors (135), pin, Mike Doenz (145), pin, and Dan Fedder (152), with a 9-7 decision.

50 Years Ago, 1969 Pine County was hard hit the past week by burglars who helped themselves to a large amount of

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cash, goods, liquor, stamps, savings bonds, social security checks, as well as other items. Four firms were burglarized. Sheriff Adam Martinco reports that break-ins occurred at the Finlayson Post Office, First State Bank of Finlayson, the Henriette Liquor Bar and the Henriette Food Market.

The Dragons put the Lindstrom-Chisago City Bulldogs down to defeat Friday night 74-49 to make their conference record 4-3.

75 Years Ago, 1944 Quite a bit of excitement was aroused last Tuesday evening when an accident occurred in the operating booth of the Family Theatre about 8:10 p.m. A film, in the progress of being run, somehow caught fire and sparks and flame spread to other reels of film creating an inferno in the booth. The operator, Deneice Rowley, was fortunate in getting out of the booth quick enough to escape any injury, but was naturally very upset and nervous.

In a public formal ceremony next Saturday Mrs. W.W. D’Aoust of Pine City will be presented with the Army Air Medal awarded to her son, 1st Lieut.

Wallace W. D’Aoust, who has been missing in action in the European theater of war since Nov. 5.

100 Years Ago, 1919 Dr. Stowe met with a loss by fire on Thursday morning, when answering an early hurry-up professional call. While driving on the Rush Lake road his automobile was overturned and immediately took fire, by which it was consumed. It seems a miracle that Dr. Stowe was unharmed.

The Pine County poultry show in the armory at Pine City, this week closed in a blaze of glory today.

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125 Years Ago, 1894 Johnie Wilcox has drawn the banner single team load of logs this year so far, having drawn over 11,000 feet of oak on his sled for the Pine City Lumber Company.

In January 1889 it will be well remembered by all that H.H. Scott who resided in Hinckley was tried for murdering S.K. Erwin, found guilty and sentenced to State prison for life. Since that time it has dawned upon a few of his friends that there were circumstances connected with the crime that warrants him a chance for freedom, and with this aim in view a few of our citizens have gotten together and drawn up a petition and sent a copy of the same around the county to have it signed by every resident of the county and then it will be presented to the Governor of the State asking him to grant the prayers of the petitioners. The facts of the case will be set forth in the document and it is hoped that we will once more have the pleasure of shaking the hand of H.H. Scott, a free man.

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We understand that W.R. Warren, formerly editor of the Hinckley Enterprise is to start a new paper at Finlayson. The town has had two or three papers before this but none of them could live because the town did not stand solidly behind them.

A head-on collision occurred in the local N.P. Yard when a through freight ran into the north-bound passenger train which was standing on the main track while the crew were in the lunch room. Passengers who were en route north were badly shaken-up but on one was seriously hurt.

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Pine City Pioneer Editor Mike Gainor traveled to Bloomington on Jan. 24 for the annual Minnesota Newspaper Association award ceremony. The Pioneer was honored to receive five awards in 2019:

Dragons earn awards for art, academics, athletics On Wednesday, Jan. 23 the MSHSL Region 5A Sub-Section 18 Triple A banquet was held in St Cloud. Pine City’s representatives were seniors Elizabeth Cahill and Tommy Ryan who were accompanied by their parents. Both were picked from a pool of Dragon senior applicants for their exploits in the three “A”s = Art, Academics, and Athletics. Also involved in the banquet was Pine City School Superintendent Annette Freiheit who was on the selection committee to pick the one boy and girl from the 10 schools in the Sub-Section who will advance to the Region 5A competition.

• Human Interest Story - Third Place - Weeklies 1,5012,500 - Jesse Logan - “Decades of friendship help break down borders”

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• Best Use of Video - Second Place - Weeklies up to 2,500 Mike Gainor and Dell Gross - “History makes community at Pine City Library”

• Arts and Entertainment Story - Second Place - Weeklies 1,501-2,500 - Mike Gainor - “Privy diggers uncover treasures in the backyard”

The 2019 Minnesota School Board Association recently held its annual leadership conference.

Two local school board directors, Dan Peterson of Pine City and Julie Domogalla of East Central, were named All State School Board. Each school district in the state of Minnesota is allowed to nominate one member who has served their district and community in an exemplary manner. Six school board members across the state were selected for the honor and two of the six were from Pine County.

• Hard News - Second Place - Weeklies 1,501-2,500 - Mike Gainor - “Mommy, my legs don’t work”

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At 106 pounds, Brody Clark wrestled two outstanding matches and represented his team with grit and determination.

On Saturday, Jan. 26, nine freshmen and junior high Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson wrestlers traveled to Paynesville to compete in the Region 7 Minnesota Ninth Grade Wrestling League (MNGWL) qualifier for a chance to advance to the State meet. They competed against the top wrestlers, at their weight classes, in Minnesota.

At 106 pounds, Brody Clark wrestled two outstanding matches and represented his team with grit and determination; however, Clark fell short in each match. Two eighth graders, Caleb Cunnien (113 lbs) and Damion Torgerson (120 lbs) both competed valiantly and gained valuable experience. These two wrestlers should be contenders in next year’s qualifier.

Gavin Rockstroh had previously placed third in this qualifier in 2018 and continued his current aggressive wrestling at 126 pounds. Rockstroh advanced to the finals and pinned his opponent in 27 seconds, securing the championship in his weight class. Jacob Lindahl advanced to

the finals but lost in the second period to a pin. Lindahl won his “True-Second” match and will represent PCHS at the State meet, wrestling at 138 pounds.

Levi Johnson gave his best effort and gained valuable mat time, but fell in two matches at 132 pounds. Johnson will be a valuable contributor to next year’s team. At 145 pounds, Timothy Johnson reached the podium for the second year with a fourth place finish.

Colin Verret competed at the 189 pound weight class and wrestled his way up to the third round of competition. Colin should be a contender in next year’s qualifier. Justin Mattson became the Section 7 champion, at 285 pounds, pinning his way to the top of the podium and for the second year will represent Dragon wrestling at the MNGWL Championships on Feb. 2.

“All the participants displayed outstanding determination and willpower, proudly displaying the values critical to a our Dragon program and community,” said coach Milo Allen.

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On Tuesday, Jan. 22, the Dragons headed to Mora for a revenge game against Mora-Milaca.

Earlier in the season, the Dragons suffered a bad loss against them.

That was not the case as the Dragons stepped up, blocked shots, made saves, and won battles to hold off Mora and got the victory 4 - 3.

This game had a ton of meaning for the Dragons.

It was a section 5A game, a Two Rivers Conference game, and it was against their rival Mora. With this win, the Dragons put themselves one step closer to their fourth consecutive Two Rivers Conference Championship. With a loss, they would have been out of contention.

The seniors had a little extra incentive. With a conference championship, they would all be able to say that they never lost a conference championship their entire varsity career.

The first period was very fast paced and the Dragons popped a couple goals early to take a 3-1 lead going into the second period. The second period was back and forth and the Dragons had many opportunities to bury the puck; however, the puck just wouldn’t find the net. Mora snuck one by Dragon goalie Alex Laven and the period ended with the Dragons up 3-2 at the end of the second period.

In the third period the Dragons controlled most of play, scoring to go up 4-2 until another goal by Mora-Isanti made it a 4-3 game with approximately two minutes left to play.

The Dragons held off the opponents and took home the win. With only two conference games left in the regular season, the Dragons now hold their own destiny in the race for the Two Rivers Conference Championship.

Jimmy Lindblom took home his first varsity goal. George Miller scored twice for the Dragons and Peyton Smetana had one goal and one assist. Jordan Stich, Luke Fabini, Howie Hodena, Tryston West and Parker Sell were all credited one assist each. Goalie Alex Laven had 21 saves on 24 shots on goal.

On Thursday, Jan. 24, the Dragons hosted Cambridge-Isanti for a night of hockey honoring past, present and future members of the U.S. Military.

“To all the people involved with putting last night together, WELL DONE!” said coach Grant Nicoll. “Between the jerseys, hats, National Anthem, flags, pictures, puck drop, and lots more, it was a pretty special night.”

The night started off as the JV squad took to the ice with a little extra

jump in their step. The Dragons dominated play on the ice right from the drop of the puck. They hit a lot of the goal’s pipes and had many opportunities to put the puck in the net, even more than they did. The Dragons enjoyed playing and got them back in the win column with a 6-1 victory.

Goalie Mason Olson had 15 saves out of 16 shots. Dom Trierweiler and Tim Thole both had two Dragon goals. Mason Mikysake ended the night with one goal and one assist. Jack Ferris also had one goal. Cooper Podvin, Mason Rydberg, Dereck Trierweiler, TJ Rank, and Aiden Welch all had one assist.

The varsity team did not dominate the ice as convincingly as the Dragon JV squad did; however, they ended the night with a 4-1 win over Cambridge-Isanti. According to coach Nicoll, the Dragons have struggled to finish off teams when they have them down, allowing them to crawl back into games.

“We dominated parts of the game, but not the entire game and we struggled to bury top notch opportunities,” said coach Nicoll. “It feels like every goalie we play has the game of their life.”

Goalie Alex Laven continued protecting the Dragons’ net, having 31 saves out of 32 shots on goal. The Dragons excelled on passing the puck and moving it forward, allowing for four different plays to score.

George Miller, Parker Sell, Howie Hodena and Gabe Westbrook all found the net for the Dragons.

Peyton Smetana was credited with two assists and Jordan Stich and Justin Gamec both had one assist.

Thursday, Jan. 31 the Dragons host Becker-Big Lake. The JV squad hits the ice at 5 p.m., with varsity at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 2, the Dragons host a Saturday afternoon matchup against Duluth Denfeld. JV takes the ice at 11 a.m. with the varsity game starting at 1 p.m.

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Dragon fans play role in Pine City victory

BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Dragon boys basketball hosted East Central on Tuesday, Jan. 22.

PINE CITY 73, EAST CENTRAL 41 East Central never backed down during a very physical game; however, Pine City did a great job on the boards to come up with a 73-41 victory. Christopher Trudeau dominated the boards, pulling in 10 rebounds. Three Dragons scored in double figures; Nick Hansmann led Pine City with 16 points, Tanner Wicktor scored 14 and Kolemann Lind shot for 13 points. Seth Logan scored seven points for the Dragons but took on a facilitator role, making plays for others.

“We were able to get a lot of great minutes to all our available players,” said coach Kyle Allen. “That varsity experience is so hard to come by.”

PINE CITY 83, HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON 70 On Friday, Jan. 25, the fans packed the gym in Pine City to watch the Dragons take on Hinckley-Finalyson. The two teams have had some great battles over the years and tonight turned out to be no different. Hinckley-Finalyson had a good run that carried from the end of the first half into the second. The Dragons turned the ball over, allowed easy shots and were not executing well on either end of the court. Pine City dug themselves into a hole and knew there was only one way out.

“The boys really continued to do what we do, never losing faith in the system, and it prevailed in the end,” said Allen. “I was really proud of how the boys reacted to the adversity and came together.”

All 11 players really contributed to the game. The Dragon fans played a role, as well, in Pine City’s 83-70 victory.

“When we needed energy, they [the fans] gave it to us. It is so understated how much a home court advantage can help in a big game.

We needed that awesome crowd that night,” said Allen. “Hopefully, we learned a great lesson about not coming out flat and adjusting when we are in a slump, but again, I can’t say enough how proud I was of our team in how they approached the game, before, during and after, and how they stuck together. Great team win.”

The Dragons will host Rush City on Thursday, Jan. 31 and Isle on Tuesday, Feb. 5, before traveling to four away games and returning home to face Ogilvie on Tuesday, Feb. 19.

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Christopher Trudeau dominated the boards, pulling in 10 rebounds during the game against East Central.

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Seth Logan scored seven points for the Dragons during the game against the Eagles but took on a facilitator role, making plays for others.

Girls basketball goes 2-1 for the week with a record of 15-4

BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

On Tuesday, Jan. 22, Pine City girls basketball traveled to East Central for their first of three games this past week.

PINE CITY 56, EAST CENTRAL 31 The Dragons started off slow, falling behind 16-6 at the beginning of the game. The Dragons made some adjustments to their defense which turned the game around. Pine City defeated East Central 56-31.

The Dragons were able to score 21 points off of Eagle turnovers which made a big difference in the game. Chloe Alleman had

a huge game, pulling down 12 rebounds and passing for two assists. Ellie Hasz led Pine City in scoring with 24 points and four rebounds. Lily Wilson had a good night with 12 points, five assists and three steals. Sophie Lahti made her presence known with six points, five rebounds and four steals. Ashley Faur had five points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals. Hannah Lorsung also scored five points. Alaina Steele and Meredith Kolling both had two points.

PINE CITY 78, NORTH BRANCH 46 The Dragons were back on the road on Thursday, Jan. 24,

traveling to North Branch to take on the Vikings. Pine City took control of the game and constantly extended their lead with solid defense and moving the ball on offense. The Dragons defeated the Vikings 78-46.

Thirty of the 78 points were scored by sophomore Ellie Hasz who reached the 1,000 points scored milestone. Hasz had an outstanding night with 12 rebounds, two assists, three steals and a block to go along with her 30 points.

Also scoring for the Dragons were Ashley Faur with 12 points, Meredith Kolling with 11 points, Lily Wilson with nine points, Hannah Lorsung

with seven points and Alaina Steele with three points. Along with their solid defense, Chloe Alleman, Makenna Nelson and Sophie Lahti all scored two points for Pine City.

SAUK CENTRE 81, PINE CITY 60 Pine City was at home for a Saturday afternoon game on Jan. 26, hosting Sauk Centre.

Sauk Centre is the defending state champions and were clicking on offense and handed the Dragons their fourth loss of the season, 81-60.

“The kids were not intimidated and went toe to toe with the best team in the state,” said coach Ted Hasz. “It was a great

measuring stick for us.”

Lily Wilson finished her week off well with 20 points and six assists. Ellie Hasz finished with 15 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.

Alaina Steele was great on defense and had eight points and three steals. Meredith Kolling had five points and four rebounds. Ashley Faur had five points and three rebounds.

Hannah Husom had three points. Hannah Lorsung had two points and three rebounds.

Chloe Alleman had one point and three rebounds. Sophie Lahti had one point.

Pine City will be hosting Onamia on Friday, Feb. 1.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Once Upon a Mattressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cast prepares for spring opening PINE CITY HERITAGE PLAYERS

The 2019 production for the Pine Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heritage Players Community Theater has been cast and rehearsals are underway. Heritage Players President Jay Schueller noted that the organization chose a larger musical for the spring slot this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve welcomed many new faces to our group in recent years and a show like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Once Upon A Mattressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; provides us with the opportunity to keep them actively involved,â&#x20AC;? Schueller said.

Sitting in the directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chair for this production is Rush City resident, Scott Tolzmann. Tolzmann is a familiar face on the Heritage Players stage, most recently being cast as the titular role in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shrek: the Musical.â&#x20AC;?

Tolzmann studied Theatre Arts at Concordia University in St. Paul, where he was an active member of the theater department through performing onstage, working in the costume shop and serving as vice president of the Student Theatre Association for Greater Education for two years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to have Scott as part of the production team for this show,â&#x20AC;? Schueller said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He brings great depth in experience as an actor and performance artist; but more importantly, he brings with him a love for the organization and the community that we represent.â&#x20AC;?

Rehearsals are underway with cast members coming from all over east central Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A talented cast of characters for the production include: Nathan Kleppe - Prince Dauntless the Drab Miranda Burger - Princess Winnifred the Woebegone Mary Ellen Sauser and Elisa Mill - The Minstrels Laura Michels - Queen Aggravain Keith Bredeson - King Sextimus the Silent Emily Elliot - Lady Larken Calvin Cheney - Sir Harry Jared Dyrdahl - The Wizard Mac Lucking - The Jester Shane Korte - Sir Studley Steve Clemens - Sir Luce Carmel Kenley - Princess No. 12

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A talented bunch of local and regional actors and performers are preparing to take the Pine City High School Auditorium stage this March for one weekend of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once Upon a Mattress.â&#x20AC;?

Jennifer Simonson - Lady Rowena BeckaJo Bredeson - Lady Merrill Becci Palmblade - Lady Lucille Cassandra Olson - Mabelle â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Once Upon A Mattressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a retelling of the classic Princess and the Pea fairytale. No one in the kingdom is allowed to wed until Prince Dauntless finds a wife, but no princess is good enough for her son in the eyes of Queen Aggravain. Then one day Princess Winn-

ifred swims the moat and takes the test to see if she is worthy to marry the kingdomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most eligible bachelor. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Once Upon A Mattressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will perform at the Pine City High School Auditorium for one weekend only, running March 21-24. Tickets go on sale the first week of March. More information about the Pine City Heritage Players can be found on their website at www. pinecityheritageplayers.com.

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For over 35 years, the Pine City Schools have featured â&#x20AC;&#x153;February I Love to Read Monthâ&#x20AC;? to help students learn and experience the joy of reading. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coordinators of the events, Jeanne Lundholm and David Sprunk, have announced that the 2019 author will be Traci Sorell, whose book â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Are Grateful: Otsaliheligaâ&#x20AC;? was named one of the best childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books of the year by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal,â&#x20AC;? National Public Radio and the Chicago Public Library.

Sorell, who was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, will be at Pine City Elementary working with students and teachers on Feb. 12 and 13. She also received a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in American Indian Studies from the University of Arizona and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin.

In addition to reading and discussing her books with the learners, Sorell will explain her motivation to become an author of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s literature. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I loved reading as a child,â&#x20AC;?

Sorell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether I heard books read to me by my mother, a teacher or the school librarian or read them on my own, books took me on adventures and helped me learn about the world around me.

But I never saw myself in any of them. Many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize citizens from Native Nations still exist, let alone are their neighbors, classmates or co-workers. I write books for those Native children to see themselves and also for their

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ROOSTER: Felony animal cruelty charges filed against four men FROM PAGE 1

The first deputy pulled up and spotted about a dozen cars near an abandoned house and weathered barn. Three vehicles were running, and the deputy approached those vehicles.

Four males in the first vehicle gave the deputy their identification, and said they were there for a “small family get-together.” A single male in another car said he was there for a barn cleaning.

The deputy approached the third running vehicle. There were five men in the truck. The front passenger argued with the deputy and all the men refused to give him their identification.

A second deputy arrived and approached the barn. He could hear a generator running on the south side of the barn and saw lights inside. He asked the people standing outside the barn what was going on and who was in charge. No one answered.

One person put their head in a doorway with a hanging piece of carpet used as a door. A man then came outside and asked what was going on.

He told the deputy he was in charge and was having a friends and family camp out. He said his brother had just purchased the property and they were renovating the barn.

The deputy contacted dispatch about the property owners. Dispatch advised that the property owners were a couple from Cottage Grove. Dispatch spoke with one of the property owners, who said that no one was supposed to be at the property and said they wanted the property checked.

INSIDE THE BARN Deputies then entered the barn, where they found 30-40 people inside.

According to the criminal complaint, they also spotted eight boxes/suitcases that each contained a rooster for fighting. Deputies also observed equipment and implements used in rooster fighting such as razor blades, black thread, replacement spurs, medical supplies, and what appeared to be a medical station and other items. The medical stations contained gel and cream for wound dressing, antibiotics, bandages, stitching string, gauze, hot glue, scissors, and cotton balls. In the middle

of the barn, law enforcement observed a half-constructed arena for rooster fighting, with a rectangle carpet mat in the center of the ring, and benches next to the mat. Around the ring, walls were constructed with plastic sheets that were hung from support beams.

Law enforcement noticed that there were random pieces of carpet rolled up (one with blood) and laid out on the floor of the barn, as well as bowls and dice on the floor. Carpet was placed over the windows and doors. Law enforcement observed what appeared to be a registration table in the corner of the barn with snacks and drinks. There were tables and chairs set up, lights from the generator and many propane heaters.

An agent from the Animal Humane Society with experience investigating rooster fighting events arrived on the scene. She noted that the use the of plastic sheets as walls around the ring was consistent with rooster fighting because it allowed spectators to watch the fights without interfering in the fight. She also observed several items used in cockfighting, including a bag of chicken beaks and feathers that are used in treating injured birds.

She observed dental floss and artificial plastic spurs; the dental floss is used to tie artificial spurs onto a rooster’s leg (the material that dental floss is made of allows for a strong and non-slipping hold). She noted that there were medications present commonly used in rooster fighting, such as vitamins, steroids and petroleum jelly.

Agent Pudas noted that the eight boxes/suitcases were consistent with rooster carriers she has observed in cockfighting investigations. She noted that based on her experience, these types of carriers were preferred by owners of fighting birds because the dark interior kept the roosters calm and the size prevented injury during transportation.

All in all, 11 roosters were found on the property, and all appeared to have been groomed and prepared for fighting.

Four men face criminal charges in Pine Couonty Court: • Kenny Lance Vang, 50, of Woodbury faces one count felony cruelty to animals and one misdemeanor count of

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Eleven roosters were found on the property near Hinckley.

obstructing the legal process.

• Mai Thao, 34, of St. Paul faces two counts of felony cruelty to animals.

• Tou Vang Yang, 38 of St. Paul faces one count felony cruelty to animals.

• Kanthee Thao, 30, of Minneapolis also faces one count felony cruelty to animals.

ELECTION: Special election on Tuesday, Feb. 5 FROM PAGE 1

since 2007, succeeding his mother, Becky Lourey, who held the seat from 1997-2007.

MEET THE CANDIDATES • John “Sparky” Birrenbach (Legal Marijuana Now) served as a U.S. Navy Corpsman from 1979-82. He was a coffee shop owner in downtown St. Paul for over 20 years and has since been involved in ventures including a computer repair business, online sales, political and business consulting, and retail sales. He said he has lived in or around Pine City for most of his life and is an avid outdoorsman, fisherman, gun owner and computer expert.

Besides supporting cannabis legalization, Birrenbach said he would promote better internet access in rural areas, civil rights, gun rights and universal health care.

“I am a sensible voice for the people of the 11th District of Minnesota,” Birrenbach said. “I pledge to be an independent voice ... whose vote is not owned by a political party or corporation.”

• Stu Lourey (DFL) is the son of the recently-resigned senator Tony Lourey. He lives on his family farm near the border of Pine and Carlton counties where they raise a small beef herd. He is a graduate of East Central High School and has a bachelor’s degree from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota.

Lourey has worked in the district for Minnesota senators Al Franken and Tina Smith, and said he has pushed for legislation to help people living in rural areas access health care, provide students with school-based mental health support, and improve prevention, treatment and recovery for the opioid epidemic.

“Communities need affordable health care, quality edu-

cation, and good housing and jobs to thrive,” Lourey said.

“I’ll focus on the issues that are weighing most heavily on families here in the district.”

• Jason Rarick (Republican) graduated from Pine City High School in 1988. He is a self-employed electrical contractor at Rarick Electric. He said he has been active as a religious education instructor, a youth athletics coach and school board member.

Rarick was first elected to House District 11B in 2014 and reelected in 2016 and 2018. Rarick focused on broadband, transportation, and construction trade and contractor issues and was chief author of bills for term limits and legalizing aerial fireworks.

“There’s a lot at stake at the Capitol right now so it’s important our Senate district has a strong voice in St. Paul,” Rarick said. “I am excited to take the experience I’ve gained over four years in the House of Representatives and put it to work for the people of Pine, Kanabec, Carlton and St. Louis counties.”

ABSENTEE BALLOTS Absentee ballots for the special election can be obtained from the county courthouses in Pine County, Kanabec County, Carlton County and St. Louis County.

Absentee ballots can also be downloaded through the Minnesota Secretary of State website at www.sos.state. mn.us Absentee ballots must arrive at the proper destination (through mail or delivered by hand) by 5 p.m. on Feb. 5.

All regular polling places across District 11 should be open for the Feb. 5 special election. District 11 residents can register to vote online now or at their polling place on Feb. 5.

The maximum penalty for felony cruelty to animals - fights is five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

FREEZE: Polar vortex hits Pine City FROM PAGE 1

“We have all of our changeable message signs lit warning motorists to slow down,” said Morrie Luke, MnDOT traffic engineer. “But some motorists are ignoring these messages and many have spun out.”

In true Minnesota fashion, temperatures were expected to rise back above zero and even above freezing over the upcoming weekend, with a high of 39 degrees predicted for Sunday.

POLAR VORTEX The National Weather Service reports that a polar vortex event is nothing new, though the term was popularized during the arctic blast of 2014.

It describes the polar vortex as a large area of low pressure and cold air which always surrounds both of the Earth’s poles, weakening during the summer and strengthening during the winter. It is a counter-clockwise flow of air that usually keeps the colder air near the poles.

According to the National Weather Service, the 2019 “polar vortex” is similar to many other cold outbreaks that have occurred in the past, including outbreaks in 1977, 1982, 1985, 1989 and 2014.

OBITUARIES

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Henry Fedder

Henry Fedder passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at his home in Pine City at the age of 94.

Henry was born Aug. 15, 1924, to John and Tine (Horns) Fedder in Lohbarbek, Germany and came to A America when he w seven weeks was o old.

He was married t Helen (Tracy) to f 72 years. Henfor r enjoyed spendry ing time with f family, friends a was always and j joking around. He l loved to tease and y never had to you g guess what he was t thinking.

Henry, a John D Deere tractor man, l loved to farm! He w also an avid was c card player and e enjoyed square dancing, bowling and hunting trips out west.

Henry and his humor will be missed by all!

Henry is survived by his wife Helen Fedder; children Dianne Fedder (John Vosberg), Ed (Margo) Fedder all of Pine City, Ron (Sherry) Fedder of Farmington, Don (Judy) Fedder of Lakeville and Terry (Denise) Fedder of Pine City; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings Marianne Klande and Herb (Florence) Fedder of Pine City, Elsie (Bud) France of Finlayson; many other relatives and friends.

Henry is preceded in death by his parents John and Tine Fedder; grandson T.J. Fedder; siblings Katie (Ralph) Brackenbury, Adolph (Bernice) Fedder; sisterin-law Virginia Fedder; brother-in-law Rich Klande.

Reverend Glen Kleppe officiated funeral services for Henry Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pine City. A time for family and friends to gather was planned for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral

and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

Frank Libra Jr. Frank Libra Jr., of Hinckley, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. He was 71 years old.

Frank was born on Dec. 5, 1947, in Rush City, to p parents Kristin (Klepsa) and na F Frank Libra Sr. H grew up on the He f family farm and a attended Hinckley S Schools, gradua ating in 1965. He w went on to the A Austin Vocationa School, where al h studied farm he e equipment.

Frank w drafted into was t United States the A Army on Feb. 20, 1 1968, and served o overseas in Vietn nam as a Chinook H Helicopter Crew C Chief.

After his honorable discharge in February of 1971, he returned home to the family farm. He began working at the Pine City Co-op and it was there he met Linda Raudabaugh. They were united in marriage on Aug. 5, 1972, at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City.

They were blessed with two daughters, Kerry and Krista. Frank moved to a manager job at the Hinckley branch of the Pine City Co-op and worked there until the business closed in 1995. In February of 1997, Frank began working as a custodian at the Hinckley/ Finlayson High School. He retired from the school on Jan. 15, 2013.

Frank was a member of the Hinckley American Legion and VFW and served as the finance officer and commander for a number of years. He was active in the Hinckley Conservation Club, and worked hard to preserve fishing and hunting lands. He loved the

yearly deer camp gatherings and teaching his children and later grandchildren the joy of hunting. He enjoyed quiet days spent on Blueberry Island and quietly sitting on a stump eating a bologna sandwich.

Frank donated years of service to 4-H of Pine County by transporting all types of animals to and from county and state fairs. He was active in the goat world and was charged with feeding the baby goats.

Summers were spent either making hay or fixing machinery waiting for the rain to quit. He will be dearly missed but always remembered for his unique laugh, and his quiet yet compassionate nature.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents, brother Paul Libra, father-in-law Clark Raudabaugh, brotherin-law Larry Raudabaugh, and sister-in-law Beverley Raudabaugh.

He is survived by his wife Linda; daughters, Kerry (Denny) Post and Krista (Roy) Matson; grandchildren, Ethan Dummann, Kayla Dummann, Nathan Post and Levi Matson; sisters-in-law, Mara Libra and Barbara Raudabaugh; brother-in-law Lee (Julie) Raudabaugh; mother-in-law Sylvia Raudabaugh; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service was held on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, at the First Lutheran Church in Hinckley with Rev. Brenda Wicklund officiating. Military honors were provided by the Hinckley American Legion.

Arrangements were by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham. Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome.com.

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WORSHIP GUIDE Church of Christ 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 320-336-8978 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 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Pastor Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org Sunday Worship Celebration 10:30 AM Sunday School, Preschool-Gr 6 10:30 AM Wednesday Youth Group 6:15 PM 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 402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030 wwåw.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday Worship Service 11am Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.

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

Hustletown Community Church Non-denominational 1010 3rd Ave SW Pine City Pastor Bruce Thompson 651-983-8130 Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.

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.

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist 550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m.

Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

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 4-4:30p.m., Sunday 9:15-9:45a.m.

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 Assembly of God Pastor Andrew Shaw 11914 Fairway Rd SW, Pine City 320-629-6136 www.livinghopepinecity.org livinghopepinecity@gmail.com Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Children’s ministry Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday Worship at 8 and 9:30 Wednesday worship at 7:30 Thursday worship at 5:30 Please join us in praise!

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 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

South Pine Baptist Church 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 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

The businesses below invite you to attend the house of worship of your choice.

To be included in the Worship Guide or to make changes to your listing please contact Mel at 320-322-5243 or email mel@countystar.com

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THANK YOU Wimmer birthdays

Happy 80th Birthday Mom! Madelyn Wimmer Happy 85th Birthday Dad! Harold Wimmer

Please join us at Sandstone Nursing Home on Feb. 9 from 1- 4 p.m. to wish them both a Happy Birthday.

Love, Your family

The family of John Skluzacek would like to thank Monsignor Suchan for officiating the celebration of John’s life and conveying God’s word of comfort. Thank you to Deacon Gene Biever for leading the prayer service, Cary Rootkie and the Knights of Columbus for leading the rosary, Kevin and Joanne Cahill for providing the music.

A special appreciation to the Pine City Fire Department for the Last Bell Ceremony and for escorting to the graveside service.

Thank you to the American Legion Post 51 and VFW Post 4258 for providing the honor guard. Our sincere gratitude to the members of Immaculate Conception Church for organizing, preparing, providing and serving the delicious funeral luncheon for John’s family and friends. We are deeply moved at the outpouring of love, kindness and words of comfort you have shown.

May God bless you all.

Carol Skluzacek Teresa, Susan, Joseph, Karen, Laura, Jason and families

JANUARY 31, 2019

BIRTHS

Leverton Halogloe Quincy William Leverton was born on Jan. 10, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed seven pounds, four ounces and was 20 inches long. His parents are Curtis and Nancy Leverton of Grasston. Halogloe is welcomed home by sibling Tazabella, 1. His grandparents are Anna and Adie (Indonesia), Sally and Lanny Pierce.

Smith Anthony Harlan Smith was born on Jan. 11, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed six pounds, three ounces and was 20 inches long. His mother is Miranda Smith of Mora. Anthony is welcomed home by big brother Adam Hanson. His grandparents are Darla Nelson, Ronny Winters and John Vogel, all of Mora, Cobey Smith of Wisconsin.

COLLEGE Dean’s lists Pine City students Jacqueline Westeren and James White, each having achieved a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale, were named to the Wheaton College dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester.

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its dean’s list for fall semester 2018. Students on the dean’s list have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Included among those honored are the following local students: Melanie A. Lang of Willow River; Katelyn J. France of Sandstone; Cory M. Henkel and Sterling W. Hoffman-Larson of Finlayson; Josephine J. Barstad, Patrick D. Clark, Taylor M. Johnson, and Ryan J. Rabe, all of Hinckley; Mark L. Fossum, Holly R. Mattison, Ethan Q. Olson, Franklin D. White, all of Sturgeon Lake;

Amanda L. Basta, Natalie C. Cahill, Daniel J. Pangerl, Trinity R. Seals, Kasden K. Watson, and Michael A. Woulfe, all of Pine City.

Jessica Brytowski of Pine City, having achieved at least a 3.50 grade point average, has been named to the University of St. Thomas dean’s honor list for fall 2018 semester.

Courtney Schmeling, a resident of Hinckley, was among more than 600 students from Rochester Community and Technical College who made the dean’s list for fall semester ending this past December.

Hinckley-Finlayson High School graduates Abigail Engelstad and Logan Hooker have been named to Minnesota State University Moorhead dean’s list in recognition of academic achievement fall semester 2018.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Jan. 20 - 27 Theft, burglary, vandalism Jan. 20, 12:52 p.m., report of burglary, Northern Rd. SE, Pine City.

Jan. 21, 8:36 p.m., report of MVA property damage, Golf Ave. SW, Pine City.

Jan. 22, 7:32 a.m., report of hit and run property, Main St. S, Pine City.

Jan. 23, 10:29 a.m., report of fraud/ scam/ID, Knob Rd., Grasston.

Jan. 25, 1:51 p.m., report of fraud/ scam/ID, Hillside Ave. SW, Pine City.

Miscellaneous Jan. 20, 12:27 p.m., report of suicide threat, Highwood Shores, Pine City.

Jan. 22, 3:04 p.m., report of threats, Johnson Ave. SE, Pine City.

Jan. 22, 3:10 p.m., report of juvenile trouble, 6th Ave. SW, Pine City.

Jan. 22, 3:41 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 560th St., Pine City.

Jan. 23, 9:26 a.m., report of juvenile trouble, 6th Ave. SW, Pine City.

Jan. 24, 1:42 p.m., report of found drug, 8th St. NW, Pine City.

Jan. 24, 9:47 a.m., report of dead body, Johnson Ave. SW, Pine City.

Jan. 24, 8:38 p.m., report of traffic complaint, 8th St. NW, Pine City.

Jan. 25, 1:57 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Beroun Crossing, Pine City.

Jan. 26, 8:42 p.m., report of customer trouble, Meadow Creek, Pine City.

Jail roster Jan. 21, Gloria Irene Carlson, Pine County warrant: probation violation- Fe, overwork/mistreat animals- torture- G... Released Jan.

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Jan. 21, David Wayne Feist, probable cause, assault- 5th degree- misdemeanor, domestic assault- misdemeanor. Released Jan. 22.

Jan. 21, Pao Choua Yang, hold for other agency: unspecified warrant...

Released Jan. 22.

Jan. 22, Joseph Micheal Dunkley, Pine County warrant, drugs- 2nd degree- possess 6 grams or more heroin, 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, 3rd degree- possess 50 or more dosages narcotic mixture, marijuana and controlled substance taxation- tax payment required for possession- no stamp; possess ammo/any firearm- conviction or adjudicated delinquent for crime of violence, dangerous weaponsintentional discharge of firearm that endangers safety, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon.

Jan. 22, Cathy Singharaj, writ, drugs5th degree controlled substancepossession. Released Jan. 25.

Jan. 22, Kevin Roy Petite, Pine County warrant, deprive cust/parent rights- cause child being runaway; deprive of custody right- violation of court order- take minor.

Jan. 23, Christensen Petersen, Pine County warrant, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours.

Jan. 23, Jennifer Marie Schleret, drugs- 5th degree.

Jan. 23, Spring Dawn Staples, probable cause, traffic- drivers licensedriving after revocation. Released Jan. 25.

Jan. 23, Tamera Sue Tamble, probable cause, traffic- drivers license-

driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety; drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession.

Released Jan. 25.

Jan. 23, Timothy Ray Golly, probable cause, DWI- operate motorboatalcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours, traffic- DWI- 3rd degree driving while impaired, 1 aggravating factor. Released Jan. 24.

Jan. 23, Alexander James Larson, probable cause, 3rd degree- driving while impaired. Released Jan. 24.

Jan. 23, Dale Ronald Klar, summons, disorderly conduct; indecent exposure- public place willfully/lewdly.

Released Jan. 23.

Jan. 23, Delphine Josefa St John, Pine County warrant: failure to appear, theft- find and appropriate lost property. Released Jan. 23.

Jan. 24, Grace Kathleen Smith, Pine County warrant, escape from custody- held pursuant to lawful arrest, while on charge or conviction or adjudication.

Jan. 24, Jamie Roy Solis, hold for other agency, assault- 3rd degreesubstantial bodily harm.

Jan. 24, Charles Dale Anderson, Pine County warrant, terroristic threatsreckless disregard; stalking- pattern of stalking conduct.

Jan. 24, Christian Benjamin, hold for other agency, assault- 4th degreepeace officer; failure to appearchgd/convicted of felony; felon convicted crime of violence- firearm or ammunition violation.

Jan. 24, Deloris Mary Gibbs, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- conviction... previously not convicted.

Jan. 24, Gerald Wade Nickaboine,

probable cause, giving peace officer false name- of another person; hold for other agency, escape from custody; crim agnst admn just- feparole violation.

Jan. 24, Justin Lee Pavek, drugs- 5th degree- procure/possess/control over a controlled substance.

Jan. 24, Rachel Darlene Anderson, probable cause, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours, operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol. Released Jan. 25.

Jan. 24, David Mathew Hughes, probable cause, domestic abuse no contact order- violate no contact order- misdemeanor. Released Jan. 25.

Jan. 24, Darrell Thomas Mitchell, writ, drugs- 3rd degree- possess 3 grams or more heroin. Released Jan. 25.

Jan. 24, Leona Mary Sutherland, Pine County warrant, theft- take/ use/transfer movable property- no consent. Released Jan. 25.

Jan. 25, Paul Jeffrey Thompson, probable cause, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours, DWI- 2nd degree driving while impaired, 2 or more aggravating factors, open bottle law, drinking and consumption.

Jan. 25, Dale Francis Walters, Pine County warrant, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours; disarming a peace officer- take defensive device from peace officer/area controlled by officer, obstruct legal process- interfere w/peace officer; domestic.

Jan. 25, Nathaniel Andrew Weidemann, probable cause, burglary- 3rd

degree- steal/commit felony or gross misd. Released Jan. 26.

Jan. 25, Maegen Catherine Fortin, hold for other agency: bench felony warrant. Released Jan. 25.

Jan. 25, Damon Lee Kelley, summons, financial transaction card fraud- use- no consent. Released Jan. 25.

Jan. 26, Jordan Adam Milam, probable cause, indecent exposure- public place willfully/lewdly; disorderly conduct.

Jan. 26, Katelyn Nelson, probable cause, assault- 5th degree- gross misdemeanor, domestic assaultGM- subsequent violation.

Jan. 26, Brandy Marie Thomas, probable cause, domestic, assault5th degree- fear of bodily harm or death.

Jan. 26, Regena Christine Campbell, hold for other agency: bench misdemeanor warrant. Released Jan. 26.

Jan. 27, Martin Ray Nelson, probable cause, obstruct legal process, arrest or firefighting; domestic abuse no contact order- violate no contact order within 10 years of previous conviction.

Jan. 27, Lamar Allen Ferguson, Pine County warrant, possess ammo/any firearm- conviction or adjudicated delinquent for crime of violence; obstruct legal process- interfere w/ peace officer; traffic- drivers licensedriving after revocation, regulationdriver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle.

Jan. 27, Sarah Loretta Roybal, Pine County warrant, theft- theft of motor fuel from retailer.

JANUARY 31, 2019 Brook Park Township Notice of Board of Audit Brook Park Township will hold its annual Board of Audit meeting on Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 at the Brook Park Town Hall immediately following the monthly township meeting. The purpose of the Board of Audit is to review the books for the year of 2018.

Kelly Johnson, Clerk Brook Park Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 31, 2019

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the mortgage dated June 20, 2016, executed by Christina Souvannarath, a single woman, as Mortgagor, to Park State Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, as Mortgagee, and filed for record June 24, 2016, with the County Recorder’s Office, Pine County, Minnesota as document number A-527388.

2. The Mortgage has been assigned as follows: none.

3. The maximum principal amount secured by the Mortgage was: $30,000.00.

4. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof.

5. 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.

6. At the date of this notice, the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is: $29,284.07.

7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land located in Pine County, Minnesota and described as follows: The South Half of North Half of Southeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter (S ½ of N ½ of SE ¼ of NW ¼) of Section 20, Township 38, Range 22, Subject to Township Road No. T-288. will be sold by the sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota at public auction on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, Pine City, Minnesota 55063.

8. The time allowed by law for redemption by the Mortgagor, the Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale.

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 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. 10. Unless the mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, the mortgagor and/or its assigns must vacate the property by 11:59 p.m. on September 12, 2019.

11. In order to comply with Minn.

Stat. Section 580.025, the undersigned hereby states that the following information is correct to the best of its knowledge: (a) The street address and tax identification number of the mortgaged property: 5389 Hummingbird Road Braham, MN 55006 Tax Identification Number: 29-021-5005 (b) Transaction agent and transaction agent’s mortgage identification number: N/A (c) Residential mortgage servicer, broker and/or originator: N/A (d) Lender: Park State Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation.

12. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Dated: January 2, 2019 Park State Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, Mortgagee By: /s/ David A. Lutz David A. Lutz Attorney for Mortgagee 120 S. 6th Street, Ste. 1550 Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-424-2110 Published in the Pine City Pioneer

www.pinecitymn.com on January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14 and 21, 2019 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: December 28, 2018 THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION 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: November 8, 2005 2. Mortgagors: Eric Paul Blaiser and Christina M. Blaiser, husband and wife *The original Mortgagor, Eric Paul Blaiser, was unmarried at the time, so he executed the original Mortgage as a single person, but he was subsequently married and the Mortgage was modified via a Modification of Mortgage recorded on June 6, 2008 as Document Number 473027 to include his spouse, Christina M. Blaiser.

3. Mortgagee: Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank Assigned to Stearns Bank, NA (see #5 below) 4.

Recording Information: Recorded on November 9, 2005 as Document Number 449581, in the Office of the  County Recorder  Registrar of Titles of Pine County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: Assigned to Stearns Bank, NA, a National Banking Association by written assignment recorded on April 15, 2010, as Document Number 486962 in the recording office stated in paragraph 4.

INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 43.0113.002 7. County in which mortgaged premises is located: Pine 8. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: The north 300 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Twenty-three (23), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty (20), Pine County, Minnesota; And the south 360 feet of the north 660 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Twentythree (23), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty (20), Pine County, Minnesota.

Subject to the public road along the west line thereof on both parcels.

Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens)  9. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 56451 Nature Ave, Pine City, MN 55063 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 10. 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 N/A  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 Stearns Bank, NA as assignee from Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank.

11. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank.

INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 12. The requisites of Minn. Stat.

580.02 have been satisfied. That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee complied with all of the notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by the mortgage, or any part thereof.

13. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $150,000.00.

14. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $116,225.46.

(Mortgagor Christina M. Blasier is not financially obligated under the Promissory Note related to the Mortgage herein.)

15. 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 February 21, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at Pine County Sheriff’s Department, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063, to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorney’s fees, allowed by law.

16. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale.

17. 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 August 21, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under Minn.

Stat. §580.07 or §582.032.

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. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 john@cabaklaw.com Attny Reg. No. 0388929 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Stearns Bank NA THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 2019 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: January 28, 2019 THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION 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: January 25, 2006 2.

Mortgagor: Anderson Commercial, Inc. (a/k/a AndersonCommercial, Inc.), a Minnesota Corporation 3. Mortgagee: Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank Assigned to Stearns Bank, NA (see #5 below) 4.

Recording Information: Recorded on January 26, 2006 as Document Number 452104, in the  Office of the County Recorder  Registrar of Titles of Pine County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: Assigned to Stearns Bank, NA, a National Banking Association by written assignment recorded on April 15, 2010, as Document Number 486955 in the recording office stated in paragraph 4.

INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 43.0018.000 7. County in which mortgaged premises is located: Pine 8. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW ¼ of SE ¼ ) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty (20) LESS that portion that was conveyed to the State of Minnesota for highway purposes via Warranty Deed recorded on December 1, 2014 as Document Number A-517823, and legally described as follows: That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 38 North, Range 20 West, shown as Parcel 45 on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat Numbered 58-21 as the same is on file and of record in the

Office of the County Recorder in and for Pine County, Minnesota.

Containing 2.27 acres, more or less.

Together with other rights set forth below, forming and being part of said Parcel 45: Temporary Easement: A temporary easement for highway purposes as shown on said plat as to said Parcel 45 by the temporary easement symbol, said easement shall cease on December 1, 2020, or on such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes; excepting therefrom the existing buildings and propane tank situated thereon.

Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens)  9. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 14925 State Hwy 70, Pine City, MN 55063 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 10. 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 N/A  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 Stearns Bank, NA as assignee from Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank.

11. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank.

INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 12. The requisites of Minn. Stat.

580.02 have been satisfied. That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee complied with all of the notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by the mortgage, or any part thereof.

13. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $88,490.43.

14. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $57,325.68.

15. 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 March 21, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at Pine County Sheriff’s Department, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063, to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorney’s fees, allowed by law.

16. 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.

17. 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 March 21, 2020, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under Minn.

Stat. §580.07 or §582.032.

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. Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Stearns Bank NA 600 Hillside Ave SW Pine City, MN 55063 Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: John M. Cabak

PINE CITY PIONEER CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 john@cabaklaw.com Attny Reg. No. 0388929 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2019 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: QUIET TITLE Court File No. 58-CV-19-37 John W. Bobeck; aka John Bobeck; Jo Ann Nelson, and Jean A. McKeague, Plaintiffs, v.

Kathryn Ann Schmid, fka Kathryn Ann Burger; Marion Burger; Marissa Shannon Folk, fka Marissa Shannon Burger; Judith Mary Burger; also the unknown heirs of Lawrence E. Burger and Marjorie Mary Burger, aka Mary Marjorie Burger, husband and wife, 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 KATHRYN ANN SCHMID, FKA KATHRYN ANN BURGER; MARION BURGER; MARISSA SHANNON FOLK, FKA MARISSA SHANNON BURGER; JUDITH MARY BURGER; ALSO THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LAWRENCE E. BURGER AND MARJORIE MARY BURGER, AKA MARY MARJORIE BURGER 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. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The 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 located at: Steven C. Opheim DUDLEY AND SMITH, P.A. 101 East Fifth Street, Suite 2602 Saint Paul, MN 55101 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 Plaintiff 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. 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 even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Pine County, State of Minnesota, at 9087 Waldheim Lane, Finlayson, Minnesota, and legally described as follows: All that part of Government Lot 3, Section 18, Township 43, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the West Quarter corner of said Section

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18, Township 43, Range 21; thence East along the North line of said Government Lot 3 a distance of 358 feet; thence at right angles South a distance of 288 feet; thence at right angles East a distance of 20 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract herein conveyed; thence at an angle South 37º 20’ West a distance of 54 feet; thence South 35º 30’ East a distance of 80.4 feet; thence East a distance of 87 feet, more or less, to the shore of Pine Lake; thence Northeasterly along the shore of Pine Lake a distance of 115 feet, more or less, to a point 160 feet East of the actual point of beginning; thence West a distance of 160 feet, more or less, to the actual point of beginning, Pine County, Minnesota.

Together with an easement for road purposes over and upon the following described premises: Beginning at a point 208 feet, more or less, South of the West Quarter corner of Section 18, Township 43, Range 21, and running East over a strip of land 33 feet in width for a distance of 354 feet, more or less; thence South with a width of 12 feet a distance of 100 feet, more or less; thence South 30º East with a width of 12 feet a distance of 150 feet, more or less, along the Westerly boundary of said above described premises, intending hereby to allow said parties of the second part access to the said road from the Westerly boundary of said lot as herein described.

Dated: January 21, 2019 DUDLEY AND SMITH, P.A. By /s/ STEVEN C. OPHEIM Steven C. Opheim Attorney for Plaintiffs 101 East Fifth Street, Suite 2602 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 Telephone: 651-291-1717 Fax: 651-223-5055 Attorney Registration No. 169080 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 31, February 7 and 14, 2019

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-19-5 In Re: Estate of Marjorie Mae Schmedeke, a/k/a Marjorie M.Schmedeke, a/k/a Marjorie Schmedeke Decedent.

NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF LOST WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 2, 2019 at 2:30PM, a hearing will be held in this Court at Pine County Government Center, 635 Northridge Dr NW, Pine City, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be a copy of the Decedent’s Will dated February 15, 2012, and for the appointment of Dennis Schmedeke, whose address is 54647 Langstrom Lane, Sandstone, Minnesota 55072 as personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in [an unsupervised][a supervised] administration.

Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the Decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts to administer 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: PATRICK FLANAGAN (Judge) Judge of District Court 2019.01.24 13:17:33-06’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Kim Nelson Jan 24 2019 1:33 PM TESSNEER LAW OFFICE, P.A. Ann M. Tessneer MN# 0264519 440 Emerson Street N, Suite 1 Cambridge, MN 55008 Telephone: (763) 552-8933 Facsimile: (763) 552-8932 e-mail:ann@tessneerlawoffice.com ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 31 and February 7, 2019

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-19-4 In Re: Estate of Thomas Stephen Wrayge, a/k/a Thomas, S.Wrayge, a/k/a Thomas Wrayge, Decedent.

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR

SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT OR DISTRIBUTION AND FOR APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Notice is given that a petition has been filed requesting that the Estate assets be summarily assigned and distributed without probate administration.

The Petition also states that the Decedent died intestate.

Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and if no objections or claims are filed or raised, the Court may issue a decree distributing or assigning the

estate assets.

It is Ordered and Notice is now given that the Petition will be heard on April 2nd, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. by this Court at the Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Dr NW, Pine City, Minnesota.

BY THE COURT Dated: /S/ .

Jan 17 2019 2:24 PM Court Administrator This document was drafted by: Ann M. Tessneer Attorney at Law 440 Emerson Street North, Suite 1 Cambridge, MN 55008

Phone: (763) 552-8933 ann@tessneerlawoffice.com Attorney ID No: 0264519 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 31 and February 7, 2019 POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the Pokegama Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 11th, 2019 at 7:00 pm, at the Town Hall, 18336 Town

Hall Rd. Pine City. The purpose of this hearing is to update the Ordinance to reflect current changes in reference Statutes. Because of the nature of this ordinance change, all areas of the Township may be affected.

The Township of Pokegama encourages interested parties to attend public meetings and comment on the issues being discussed.

If you wish to provide comments and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments may be submitted to or delivered to, the Township Zoning Department prior to the time of the hearing. These written com-

ments will be made a part of the official record.

Questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Township Planning and Zoning Department at (320) 629-3719.

Date: Jan 25th, 2019 Gordon Johnson, Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 31, 2019

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Part-Time and On-Call positions for Direct Care Staff available with True Directions, Inc. located in Mora The position includes duties working with individuals with chemical issues in a residential setting.

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We want dispatchers with a minimum of two years experience in a dispatcher role, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities and demands.

Must be proficient with computers, including MS Word, Excel, and database software, with excellent organizational and administrative skills. This is a full-time position working between the hours of 7am and 6pm, including Saturdays. Successful candidates are those who seek to thrive in an environment of operational excellence and accountability. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401(k) retirement and unlimited opportunities to “Connect with Your Future.”

Apply online at www.WasteConnections.com Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans)

COUNTY AGENCY SOCIAL WORKER – CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH

Health & Human Services – Behavioral Health Unit Come join the Pine County Behavioral Health Unit, in working to provide Children’s Mental Health Case Management Services for children and families!

Essential Duties: •Ability to comprehend complex screening criteria, assess situations based on the criteria, assimilate and process information which is not presented in a concurrent fashion, and to make recommendations for disposition of this information • Prepares various reports, summaries, findings, etc. on cases • Consults with psychiatrists, attorneys and others regarding cases • Coordinates services for children who qualify for Children’s Mental Health Case Management Services Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency.

Also, valid driver’s license and appropriate certification and licensure.

Salary: $23.98/hr - $30.14/hr DOQ Closing Date: February 15, 2019 @ 4:30 pm For complete posting, visit our county website at www.co.pine.mn.us under Departments – Human Resources – Employment Opportunities An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

SALARY: $2,025 (approximately 135 hours per year)

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.

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Health & Human Services – Child Support Unit Essential Duties: •Under general supervision, performs functions related to the establishment and enforcement of child support orders for public assistance and non-public assistance clients •Locates absent parents •Interviews mothers and alleged fathers to establish paternity, explains rights and obligations and negotiates settlements •Initiates necessary legal actions •Works closely with the county attorney, judges, court administrators, child support magistrates, local attorneys, income maintenance and social service staff, employers, and a variety of other resource personnel •Testifies in court proceedings •Maintains all necessary and legal documentation Minimum Qualifications: An associate of arts in criminal justice, law enforcement, paralegal, social work, psychology, human services, or business administration or completion of a technical or community college child support AAS or diploma program OR A high school diploma or GED, AND one of the following: Two years’ experience working in child support programs and having responsibility for carrying out part of child support collections (i.e. Support Enforcement Aide, Collections Officer) or experience in a government agency with responsibility for collection of fees OR Three years of experience providing clerical or other support services to child support staff, or experience as a legal secretary or paralegal (performing research on cases, gathering necessary documents for trials, preparing documents and pleadings, assisting attorneys in court etc.) OR Four years of experience in collections work in the private sector. Also, a valid driver’s license. A candidate may substitute experience for education and education for experience to meet the qualifications.

Salary: $21.34/hr - $26.82/hr DOQ Closing Date: Friday, February 8, 2019 @ 4:30 pm For complete posting, visit our county website @ www.co.pine.mn.us under Departments – Human Resources – Employment Opportunities An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works on a limited basis (1-2 ½ days per week) in school during the school day. Participates/attends student activities outside of the school day (1-2 evenings per week). Participates/ attends student activities on the weekends (1-2 times per month).

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If you answered yes to any of these, this position is for you! Outgoing, responsible and well-spoken person needed to work in advertising with Kanabec Publications and North Star Media which publishes the Isanti-Chisago County Star, Advertiser, Pine City Pioneer, Kanabec County Times and Braham Journal.

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PINE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAS THE FOLLOWING OPENING:

Special Education Teacher

Long Term Sub - Pine City High School

Approximate dates: April 1, 2019 to the end of the 2018-2019 school year.

Qualifications: Minnesota Teaching License required - EBD preferred Deadline: Open until filled Apply online: http://www.applitrack.com/pinecity/onlineapp/

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PROPERTY RECORDS SPECIALIST Position: Property Records

CHILD SUPPORT OFFICER (2 Full Time Positions)

REQUIREMENTS: College degree or background of volunteering with high school students preferred

Full Time & Part Time Openings

AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled

Progressive Living Solutions is a local North Branch residential adult foster care provider supporting high functioning adults with mental illness and other disabilities.

SUMMARY: The Youth Services Director coordinates student volunteer programs within the community, provides a wide range of volunteer opportunities and enlists as many students in grades 7-12 as possible in volunteering. Provides oversight for all LEO Club activities and student leadership development.

Specialist Location: Pine City, MN

Union: AFSCME-Courthouse Unit FLSA Status: Full-time NonExempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Process real estate documents for the State of Minnesota deed tax, mortgage registration tax and real and personal property taxes; enter daily collections • Maintains ownership records in the AS400 property tax system.

• Administer property transfers and property splits in the AS400 property tax system.

• Assist with Elections as required • Verifies all claims and vouchers to ensure proper approval, signatures and accounts numbers are present. Obtains the approval when not properly completed. Ensures warrant register and checks are balanced, proof, print checks, scans all vouchers for retention as required in the absence of Clerk III – Auditor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED and 3-5 years of experience in real estate with an ability to read legal descriptions.

APPLICANT INFORMATION: All applicants must complete a Pine County application, cover letter and resume. Contact Pine County Administrator’s office for an application or download the application on the website at www.co.pine. mn.us under Departments – Human Resources – Employment Opportunities and drop off or mail to the County Administrator’s office by Friday, February 8, 2019 @ 4:30 p.m.

PAY GRADE: Grade 5 – Starting salary $17.92/Hour (2019) RATING METHOD: The selection process will include a formal interview and may include testing and/or other methods of selection.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, February 8, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

Pine County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

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KANABEC COUNTY PINE P INE CITY

Field Technician 4717BR

Summary Minnesota Energy Resources, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Field Technician in our Pine City, MN location.

Job Responsibilities include: • Provide operational support to install, remove, read and replace gas meters, gas regulators, investigate gas leaks and carbon monoxide calls, complete meter routines and activities such as turn offs, collections and turn ons.

• Conduct line locate activities and provide support for specialized technicians.

• Repair, service and install domestic appliances including HVAC equipment.

• Promote and sell non-regulated service contracts (Service Choice).

• On call/standby 24X7 on a rotating basis.

• May require alternate shift work.

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned to this position as well.

This is a job family posting where experience will be the determining factor in level a candidate is hired into.

Interested candidates must apply online www.wecenergygroup.com We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

Learn more at www.wecenergygroup.com WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity I Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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