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Pine County’s second special election of 2019 will be decided on Tuesday, March 19. Two candidates remain in the District 11B state representative race: DFLer Tim Burkhardt and Republican Nathan Nelson. The District 11B seat became vacant after Republican Jason Rarick resigned from the position effective Feb. 12 to be sworn in as state senator from District 11. Minnesota’s District 11B covers Pine County and half of Kanabec County. Read more about the candidates’ positions on on the issues on Page 8 of this edition of the Pine City Pioneer. PHOTO PROVIDED

Princess Winnifred (Miranda Burger) leads a cast of creative, wacky characters in the musical “Once Upon a Mattress.”

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“Once upon a time there was a prince who wanted to marry a princess; but she would have to be a real princess,” so begins Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea.” In 1959 an adaptation of this classic fairy tale opened off-Broadway, and then moved to Broadway. This musical comedy was called “Once Upon a Mattress,” with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer. It also marked the Broadway debut of Carol Burnett, in the role of Princess Winnifred. Due to the show’s popularity, it continues to entertain theater goers to this day. The story begins in a faraway kingdom, where a terror-inducing Queen Aggravain has made a royal decree that no one may wed until her son, Prince Dauntless, is married. In a controlling attempt to keep her son single forever, the Queen proceeds to unfairly test all of the available princesses to make sure that they are not good enough for her son. But this marriage prohibition proves to be a problem for Lady Larken and Sir Harry, because Lady Larken is pregnant with Sir Harry’s baby. So Sir Harry sets off

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to find an amazing princess. Instead, he finds Princess Winnifred, a brash and unrefined princess from the marshland. Yet she instantly catches the attention of our Prince. But she must first pass the Queen’s impassable sensitivity test. Will the Princess prove to be sensitive enough to feel a small pea under twenty mattresses? Will the Prince learn to stand up to his overbearing mother? Come find out at the Pine City High School Auditorium Thursday, March 21 through Sunday, March 24. Scott Tolzmann makes his directing debut with Pine City Heritage Players with this musical. Tolzmann studied Theater Arts at Concordia University in St. Paul, and worked for CLIMB Theater, Inc. in 2014 and 2015. “I discovered the Heritage Players by accident in the winter of 2015,” Tolzmann said. “I had been on a bit of an unintentional theatrical hiatus when a friend told me that there was a community theater in Pine City that I should check out.” Tolzmann auditioned for “Noises Off” and fell in love with the organization. Since then he’s been onstage in their three productions. “Assembling this cast and crew, getting what I want for this show to come out of my head and onto the stage has been thrilling,” Tolzmann said. “There’s something so magical about live theater. It’s a different animal than watching a movie or a TV show. It’s SEE MATTRESS, PAGE 15

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The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that at approximately 11 a.m. on March 5 a structure fire was reported on Forest Road in Pine City. The house had heat and smoke damage but was saved. During an interior sweep of the house an unresponsive cat was discovered. Members of the Pine City Fire Department sprang into action and were able to revive the animal, avoiding further catastrophe. “Not to start a cat vs. dog argument but apparently, the cat was less than appreciative of the efforts and was described as quite ‘crabby,’” the sheriff’s office reported on their Facebook

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THURSDAY MARCH 14 Murder in Chisago County Minnesota author Brian Johnson will present his new book, “Murder in Chisago County” on Thursday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at the Rushseba Town Hall, 1/2 mile north of Rush City on Old Hwy. 61. Brian explores the tragic deaths of his great aunt Alvira Lundeen Johnson and her seven children in 1933 near Harris. He has been captivated by the mysterious Albin Johnson and the authorities’ search for the missing husband/farmer. Email ileneoh@gmail.com with any questions.

on Saturday, March 16, at the Pine City Armory. Gobbling Hour begins at 4 p.m., with games, auctions, prizes and live events. Register online at nwtf. org. Contact Brad Klepsa at 651-246-5201 or hamilton55056@ gmail.com with any questions.

Celebrate Spring Kids will enjoy stories while fashioning crafts related to the books or characters in them during Celebrate Spring with a Story and a Craft, a program starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16 at East Central Regional Library, Rush City. Recommended for ages 5 through third grade, no registration is necessary. The library can be reached at 320-358-3948.

ECFE ‘Blast Off!’ On Thursday, March 14 Early Childhood Family Education invites families of children ages 2-7 to “Blast Off!” into outer space at the Pine City Elementary School Multi Room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There will be activities, prizes and a snack. No registration required, call 320-629-4030 with questions.

ECRTC public meeting Those in need of transportation assistance, interested in learning what is available, or who have ideas or input that will be of benefit to the Regional Transportation Coordinating Council (ECRTC), are invited to a public meeting on Thursday, March 14, 4-5:30 p.m., at North Branch City Hall. Call 651-2135790 to arrange for a free ride to and from the meeting. Call Community Development Planner Karen Onan at 320-679-4065 ext. 32 with any questions.

FRIDAY MARCH 15 K of C ﬁsh fry Fridays The Pine City Knights of Columbus will host an allyou-can-eat Lenten fish fry on Friday, March 15 from 5-7 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 535 8th St. SW, Pine City. Meal includes fish, potato, vegetable, dessert and a beverage. Proceeds go back into the community.

SATURDAY MARCH 16 Pokegama Lake Association The monthly meeting of the Pokegama Lake Association will be Saturday, March 16 at 9 a.m. with coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. Prospective members are welcome at 12965 Lake Line Road. Contact lmclean111@ gmail.com for information.

Thunderin’ Toms banquet The Pine County Thunderin’ Toms Chapter of the NWTF invites the public to attend the 21st annual Heritage Banquet

SUNDAY MARCH 17 Auxiliary St. Pat’s Day bingo Play American Legion Auxiliary St. Patrick’s Day cash bingo on Sunday, March 17, 2 p.m., at the American Legion in Pine City. There will be cash door prizes and a ham raffle. Proceeds will be used for veterans projects. For more information call Janet at 651-261-5123.

MONDAY MARCH 18 Northern Exposures Photo Club The Northern Exposures Photo Club will meet on Monday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kanabec History Center in Mora. Tom Willett will give a photographic presentation on “Beyond Wildflowers and Weeds: Discovering Nature Itself.” Members will share their images of this month’s theme, “Faces of Interest.” The public is invited. Email wmehlan@hotmail.com with any questions.

TUESDAY MARCH 19 ‘Medicare 101’ free class Senior LinkAge Line is offering a free Medicare 101-Medicare Basics class at the Pine City Public Library from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19. Call Senior LinkAge Line® at 1-800333-2433 ext. 83062 or email lavonne.sorenson@cmcoa.org to register (to ensure materials are available for everyone).

WEDNESDAY MARCH 20 Driver improvement course A 55+ driver improvement course (four-hour refresher) will take place on Wednesday, March 20 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pine City Elementary Media Center. Preregistration is required. For information

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or to register call 888-234-1294, 320-629-4030 or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org. The Pine County Genealogical Society will meet at the Pine County Historical Museum in Askov on Wednesday, March 20 at noon for lunch, followed by a short business meeting and genealogy discussion. Have you had a research wall breakthrough, found some fascinating ancestors that can be shared as a learning experience for others? Visitors are welcome. Email lynquilt@msn. com with any questions.

Learn to play pickleball On Wednesday, March 20, adults of all ages are invited to play beginning and intermediate pickleball, 8-10 p.m., at the Pine City Elementary Multipurpose Room. For more information contact Don at 320629-6969.

THURSDAY- SUNDAY MARCH 21 - 24 ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ The Heritage Players will open their musical presentation of “Once Upon a Mattress” on Thursday, March 21 at the Pine City High School auditorium. The adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea” continues through Sunday, March 24. For tickets or more information visit pinecityheritageplayers.com.

The next meeting of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club (SRVCC) will be on Wednesday, March 27, 7:30 p.m., at the Pine City VFW building. For more information email: mmadison@northlc.com.

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Maple syrup at Mille Lacs Join Mille Lacs Indian Museum staff to learn traditional and contemporary methods for harvesting and processing maple sap during hourly demonstrations from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. Samples of maple sugar will be available for tasting. In the event of bad weather, this event will be moved indoors. For more information, call 320-532-3632; or email: millelacs@mnhs.org.

President Theodore Roosevelt impersonation Travel back in time with Minnesotan Adam Lindquist whose impersonation of President Theodore Roosevelt entertains, educates and inspires thousands of people each year. The presentation is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 at the Rush City Public Library. No registration needed for this free, all ages event. For more information, visit www.ecrlib.org or call 320-358-3948.

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Free computer help sessions On Tuesday, March 26, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., adults with questions on setting up an email account, navigating the internet, using Microsoft Word and other basic computer tasks are encouraged to sign up for a one-on-one, 30-minute learning session with the librarian at the Hinckley branch of East Central Regional Library. Stop by the library at 106 First St. SE in Hinckley or call the library at 320-384-6351 to make an appointment.

Horticulture Day in Pine City “Backyard Birds” will be the keynote presentation by wildlife and plant photographer and author Stan Tekiela at the 17th annual Pine County Master Gardener Horticulture Day on Saturday, April 6. The day begins with registration, coffee and exhibits at 8 a.m. and runs to 2 p.m. at Pine City High School. Register by April 1 to save money and be entered in the grand prize drawing; call 800-657-3813 ext. 4, or visit www3.extension.umn. edu/local/pine.

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WEDNESDAY 3/20 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine Center for the Arts, Pine City AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

March 18 - 22 Monday: Italian meat sauce with spaghetti noodles, normandy blend vegetables, Italian lettuce salad, bread stick, sliced pears Tuesday: Hamburger on a bun, baked beans, coleslaw, gelatin with topping Wednesday: Honey mustard chicken, baked potato with sour cream, cream style corn, wheat bread, ice cream Thursday: Pork commercial with bread, whipped potatoes with gravy, garden salad, cookie Friday: Potato crunch ﬁsh or BBQ riblet, au gratin potatoes, pickled beets, wheat bread, black forest pudding 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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SATURDAY MARCH 23 Kids (grades K-3) will explore the mischievous world of Leprechauns from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at the Rush City Public Library. Super Saturdays are monthly events, each with a different theme, filled with goofy games, scavenger hunts, snacks, stories and surprises. Call 320-358-3948 or visit ecrlib.org for more information.

THURSDAY 3/14 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 City VFW Auxiliary: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY 3/16 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum

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PINECITYMN.COM TOP STORIES Below are last week’s most read stories on the Pine City Pioneer website at: www.pinecitymn.com 1. Root pleads guilty to murder: Patrick James Root has pled guilty to second degree murder for the death of 22-year-old Timothy Hughes in the Pine Terrace Mobile Home Park in Pine City on Aug. 4, 2017. Root made his plea on Feb. 22 in Pine County Court. Though 17 at the time of the shooting, he was charged as an adult, and has spent the last year and a half in Pine County Jail. His plea agreement with prosecutors means that Root will spend up to 367 months in prison. 2. Nelson wins primary: Two candidates now remain in the race to represent District 11B in the state house of representatives. Nathan Nelson won the March 5 Republican primary easily, garnering more than 88 percent of the vote in a victory over Ayrlahn Johnson. Nelson will now face DFL candidate Tim Burkhardt in the March 19 special election. 3. City council looks into pay, per diem issues: Members of the Pine City Council are looking into changing the way they are paid – including the option of raising their salaries while eliminating other forms of pay. Are you a current print subscriber? Your subscription includes complimentary access to all of the Pine City Pioneer digital content. To access it, go to www. pinecitymn.com. Sign in or create an account. Select “Subscribe” in the top left corner. Choose “Online access for current print subscribers - Get Started” and follow the on screen instructions.

CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 • Comments: 202-456-1111 or www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ • Switchboard: 202-4561414 Fax: 202-456-4561 CONGRESSMAN PETE STAUBER • 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 126 Cannon HOB, Washington, DC 20515 • 202-225-6211 or Cambridge City Hall, 300 3rd Avenue NE, Cambridge, MN 55008 • stauber. house.gov/contact/email-me U.S. SENATOR AMY KLOBUCHAR 302 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 • 202-224-3244 Fax: 202-228-2186 or 1200 Washington Ave. S. Room 250, Minneapolis, MN 55415 • 612-727-5220 Toll Free: 888224-9043. U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH 309 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 • 202-224-5641 or 515 W. 1st St., Suite 104, Duluth, MN 55802 • 218-722-2390 GOVERNOR TIM WALZ 130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-2013400 Fax: 651-797-1850 • Toll Free: 800-657-3717 STATE REPRESENTATIVE • DISTRICT 11B Seat currently open. Special election Tuesday, March 19. STATE SENATOR JASON RARICK • DISTRICT 11 3411 Minnesota Senate Building, 75 University Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 • 651-2961508 • sen.jason.rarick@senate.mn.

NLX a boon to some, but a boondoggle to everyone else Hope springs eternal when you’re an NLX supporter. In his initial budget, Governor Walz set aside $11 million to be used as a match for federal transportation funds specifically for train projects – and he named the Northern Lights Express Editor’s passenger rail line as one of two state Soapbox projects which could receive those funds Mike (See more in the story on Page 6). Gainor This inspired an outpouring of joy from the NLX Alliance, the group of regional officials and lobbyists that has been trying to wish and hope (and spend) the rail project into being for the past 12 years. What is the NLX? The Northern Lights Express is a proposed passenger rail train from the Twin Cities to Duluth. Current plans are for a 152 mile line with stops in Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, Cambridge, Grand Casino Hinckley or the city of Hinckley, and Duluth/Superior. Me, I’m not an NLX supporter. With every year that goes by, their

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concept seems a little more lame. It is no longer referred to as “high speed,” since the average speed would be about 60 mph. It would actually take longer to take the train from Minneapolis to Duluth than drive it. On the bright side the price has gone down from $1.5 billion to $550 million, though that’s still a pretty huge chunk of change. Now, I would have no problem spending that kind of dough on something that people needed or would use, something that would considerably improve their quality of life. But I don’t believe that’s true with the NLX. Would people in Duluth or the Twin Cities use a train to get back and forth, if one were available? Sure they would – a few of them. Probably the same number as would use a bus service back and forth right now and, wait a second, we already have one of those. The other thing about the bus service – from what I’ve heard, taxpayers aren’t paying millions of dollars for it. Here’s something else worth mentioning. The other day, someone filmed a self-driving Tesla going down the highway at 75 miles an hour with the human driver literally asleep at the wheel. I’m not saying

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that’s right (it’s certainly not legal at this point), but there was no report of that car being in a crash. We have already invested in roads. Self-driving cars are getting better and safer all the time. People are interested in and excited about self-driving cars. They want them. I don’t hear much about people wanting a train. In fact, the only people I hear advocating for a train are a tiny group of folks, most of whom receive some sort of paycheck as part of their support. People like the officials, lawyers, lobbyists, media specialists and consultants of the NLX Alliance. There seems to be a Golden Rule regarding government work. “As long as the dollars keep flowing, the project will continue.” The fact that funds for NLX are in the governor’s preliminary budget now is by no means a guarantee that the funds will end up in the final budget. I certainly hope that wise and thoughtful folks on both sides of the aisle will keep the state from throwing $11,000,000 of our tax dollars at this boondoggle. MIKE GAINOR is the editor of the Pine City Pioneer. Contact him at editor@pinecitymn.com or 320-322-5241.

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‘No Soliciting’ means ‘No Soliciting’ To the Editor: What does it take to make sure that people actually read a simple sign? In the past six months I have had “No Soliciting” signs on both front and back doors. Yet people still knock and ask for my vote, if I want to buy a vacuum, my religious beliefs and magazine sales. The people running for elections already fill our mail boxes with enough paperwork to start a bonfire. They have people call us during all hours of the day and night, etc. They want us to vote for them yet they can’t read a simple request? Why should we vote for them if they can’t even read a simple sign? The same goes for the rest of the sales and other people. I find it incredibly rude and shows a lack of respect for the home owner. It’s not the way to get my vote, for me to purchase an item from you or anything else. How big does the sign have to be? If you look up the word “solicitation” it means, “the act of asking for or trying to obtain something

from someone.” I had one politician say he wasn’t selling anything and continued to talk about their running for a position. He put his foot in my door and still tried to talk until I threatened to call the police. Yesterday I had one of the females who is running for a position knock on the door. I asked if she could read, and she said, “Of course.” I then asked her if she could see the sign I was pointing to. Answer was again yes. She still didn’t get my point. Maybe they all need to go back to school and learn the meaning of some words. Do I have to put up a “No Trespassing” sign also? Will they respect that? It’s very frustrating for us. They knock on door, dog barks, waking the people who work graveyard shift, all to go to the door and find out it’s someone who just refuses to read and follow a simple request. I am sure I am not the only one in this town who feels this way. Doesn’t no still mean no? Linda Tarantino Pine City

Walz: Budget reﬂects morals of Minnesota BY MINNESOTA GOVERNOR TIM WALZ

Over the past two years, I have had the privilege to visit with Minnesotans in their communities. From Grand Portage to Luverne, Minnesotans have welcomed me into their schools, their VFWs, their coffee shops and their homes. As I traveled mile after mile and enjoyed countless conversations across the state, it became clear to me that there are three priorities the people of Minnesota share: education, health care and community prosperity. The budget I unveiled last week will make significant strides in achieving these priorities. I have often said that a budget is not only a fiscal document — it’s a moral document. This budget reflects the morals of the people of Minnesota. This is the budget Minnesotans voted for by historic margins. The first priority of my budget is education. As a former teacher, I’ve seen firsthand the power of education to change a life. But as I travel around the state, I see how the quality of a student’s education is too often dependent on their race or ZIP code.

A leveling off in state support for education has widened gaps between wealthy and poor and between metro and greater Minnesota schools. While some schools have turf fields and a stadium, another school scrambles to pass a referendum to fix a leaky roof. This must change. We must make Minnesota the “Education State.” That is why I am proposing a historic investment in education. By starting to close the funding gap, my budget will help ensure every child has a good teacher, receives individual attention and has access to the materials they need to compete in today’s economy. The second priority of my budget is health care. Many Minnesotans do not have health coverage or struggle to afford their premiums. Skyrocketing costs keep Minnesotans from getting the care they need. That’s why I am proposing a multipronged approach to expand access and keep down costs. My budget includes funding to extend low-cost coverage to thousands of farmers, small-business owners, and entrepreneurs. It leverages the state’s purchasing power to

Putting things into perspective

How can one have simultaneous feelings of awe and awful? Which is what I experienced last Sunday morning. The weather forecasters left no doubt in our minds that we would awaken to the effects of a snowstorm that would take place during the night. And when I opened the blinds (after losing an hour of sleep), I was taken aback by the beauty that greeted me—bony tree limbs and pine trees laden with heavy snow, wind whipping the ag, deep snow filling the pathMeandering flways once again. “Awe” is the only with Margaret word to describe such beauty. But on the other hand, I was Margaret “awfully” disappointed. I had been invited to attend the baptism of Marty a great-granddaughter down in Hugo, Minnesota. It had already been postponed once because of the winter storm two weeks previous. My road wasn’t plowed yet and my driveway was drifted shut, so in tears I called my grandson to say I couldn’t make it. His other grandmother who lives in Princeton couldn’t make it either. I couldn’t even make it to my own church (Journey North) in Pine City, so that was also a disappointment. But to put things in perspective—as I have watched on television the devastation the people in Alabama experienced during the recent tornados, I should be ashamed of myself for uttering one word of complaint about the beautiful deep snow that kept me home. And it’s going to be exciting to watch Balsam Creek rise and overflow its banks this spring when the snowfall of 2019 melts. MARGARET MARTY is a writer and poet who is delighted to be living in retirement on the Rock Creek farm where she grew up.

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Governor Tim Walz released his budget proposal for the FY20-21 biennium, highlighted by more than $3 billion in tax increases over the next two years alone, and $4.7 billion in tax increases for FY22-23. His proposal would raise Minnesota’s gas tax by twenty cents—a massive 70 percent increase—vaulting Minnesota’s gas tax to fourth highest in the nation. It also includes increases to tab fees, the motor vehicle sales tax, the Metro Area sales tax, business taxes, and reinstatement of the sick tax, which is set to expire at the end of the year, adding $1 billion to the cost of health care for Minnesotans over the next two years. “Governor Walz’s budget is a recipe for One Expensive Minnesota,” said House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, R-Crown. “With a $1.5 billion surplus, it’s absolutely absurd to propose raising taxes by more than $3 billion. House Republicans will work to protect Minnesota family budgets and oppose the governor’s efforts to force you to pay more for health care and more at the pump so he can go on a government spending spree.” “Minnesota families pay enough at the pump and are tired of health care continually getting more expensive,” added House Deputy Minority Leader Anne Neu, R-North Branch. “The governor’s plan offers no solutions to bring down health care costs, and brings back a billion dollar health care tax that makes going to the doctor more expensive for everyone.” In FY20-21, the governor’s budget raises general fund tax revenue by $1.224 billion. The extension of the sick tax adds an additional $947 million, with

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$11m in state funding may go toward NLX rail project BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Supporters of the proposed Northern Lights Express passenger rail system received good news on Feb. 26, when Minnesota Governor Tim Walz included a recommendation for $11,000,000 for rail projects like NLX. The governor’s budget (viewable at https://bit.ly/2Hb7hdt) “recommends $11 million to provide matching funds for implementation of passenger rail service, such as the Northern Lights Express service to Duluth or Twin Cities to Milwaukee High Speed rail.” In a press release, Minneapolis City Councilman and NLX Alliance Vice Chair Andrew Johnson thanked Walz for putting the NLX funding in his budget. “It’s a great sign of building momentum around this project and its importance as part of One Minnesota,” Johnson said. According to an NLX press release, the $11 million would be used as matching funds for federal dollars for the implementation of the passenger rail service. The NLX Alliance also received a letter of support from Amtrak Vice President Joe McHugh, in which McHugh states that Amtrak has “been closely following” the progress of the NLX project, and reported progress on expanding passenger rail transportation in the state. “Amtrak would welcome the opportunity to partner with the Northern Lights Alliance and Minnesota Department of Transportation to return passenger rail service to this vibrant, growing corridor,” McHugh wrote.

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‘It’s a great sign of building WHAT IS NLX? Q & A momentum around this What is the NLX? The Northern Lights Express is a proposed passenger rail train from the Twin Cities project and its importance as to Duluth. Current plans are for a 152 mile line with stops in Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, Cambridge, Grand Casino Hinckley OR the city of Hinckley, and Duluth/Superior. part of One Minnesota.’ Andrew Johnson NLX Vice Chair The NLX Alliance also released their budget for the year, which includes $15,000 for state and federal lobbying and more than $20,000 for media and promotions. Their total $87k budget is funded by the following alliance members: St. Louis & Lake Rail Authority $24,300 City of Duluth $18,849

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Who is running the NLX? Several groups are involved. MnDOT took charge of NLX project planning in 2013. The NLX Alliance is a group which lobbies for the project and makes recommendations to MnDOT. BNSF owns the rail line. The Federal Rail Authority has authorized the project.

Will there be a stop in Pine City? No. The closest proposed station is in Hinckley or Grand Casino Hinckley, 15 miles north.

How much would NLX cost to build? Who would pay? With the reduced speed proposal made public in December 2015, the cost estimates to build the train have come down from $1 billion to $500-$600 million. NLX officials say the federal government would cover up to 80 percent of the cost, while state and local funds would cover the remainder.

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What is the ‘Hinckley Loop’? The Hinckley Loop is proposed new-built track off the existing Burlington Northern-Santa Fe (BNSF) line which would take NLX directly to Grand Casino Hinckley. Ridership studies show that the train would be used by many more people if it were routed directly to the casino rather than stopping in the City of Hinckley.

Will there be a stop in Sandstone? No regular station stop is planned for Sandstone. The City of Sandstone has asked for a train cleaning station to be built in the city, but other sites are being considered for a possible train cleaning station, and no decision has been made.

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Would it be faster than traveling by car? Travel time is now estimated at 2 hours 30 minutes for a trip from Duluth to Minneapolis. According to Google Maps, a trip from Duluth to Minneapolis by car down I-35 takes 2 hours 17 minutes.

Is Pine County involved in NLX? Pine County has been a member of the NLX Alliance since 2007 and paid over $130,000 in dues. In 2013, Pine County board members stopped paying dues, but Pine County was allowed to remain a non-voting member of the NLX Alliance.

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How fast will it go? The top possible speed for the NLX is 90 mph, but the average speed for the total route is 60 mph.

How much would tickets cost? The cost for a single ticket from Duluth to Minneapolis is estimated at $32. Would there be ongoing costs for taxpayers? NLX officials have gone on the record saying the train would likely require an ongoing taxpayer subsidy of $5 million per year to operate. NLX supporters claim the train would create economic beneﬁts to offset these costs. – Staff report

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team,” explains Randy Riley, a registered nurse and the Sandstone hospital’s trauma program coordinator. “It helps everyone put together the whole picture – not just their role – and see how the team should work together to care for the patient.” The goal is to organize a rural trauma team with defined roles and responsibilities and prepare them to care for an injured patient, explains Linda Vogel, St. Mary’s trauma program manager. Exercises identify local resources and limitations. Participants train on how to assess and resuscitate a trauma patient as well as

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10 Years Ago, 2009 During February, Pine City Elementary School hosted I Love to Read Month. Students had the opportunity to turn reading minutes into prizes. Some of the smaller prizes were lunch with Mr. Arola, or staying after school and playing Wii with Miss Lundholm. The grand Years prizes of four bicycles were Ago donated by Kim Dr. Jon Cruz. Pine City David Elementary thanks Dr. Cruz for supporting the reading program. The winners of the bicycles are Alex Darlow, Korin Keeney, Nathan Kleppe and Emily James. On April 17, at the St. Cloud Civic Center, Pine City will take center stage as it receives the Outstanding Community Award at the 2009 Initiative Awards, presented by the Initiative Foundation and East Central Energy. The foundation is inviting area residents to attend among other honored guests and a regional audience of 500. According to the foundation, its awards selection committee chose Pine City because of uncommon citizen volunteerism and significant progress toward business, technology, environmental and early childhood issues. Jeff’s Outdoor Services of Pine City women’s bowling team is currently in first place in Division 2, Team of 5, in the 60th Annual Minnesota State USBC Women’s Championships that took place in Duluth. On the team are Linda Reppe, Deanna Jahnz, Erin Bombard, Lindsay Koolmo and Tricia Jahnz.

25 Years Ago, 1994 The Mora Figure Skating Club Ice Show will be held at the Mora Civic Center on Sunday, March 20 at 6 p.m. Approximately 70 members of the club will perform, under the direction of professional

instructor Stacy Vanderport, Minneapolis. The theme for this year’s MFSC ice show is “Groovin on Ice.” At least 40 percent of the students are from towns other than Mora. Skating in the show from the Pine City area are Mary Kozisek, Jaime Kozisek, Brenda and Michelle Gross, Miranda Gilmore, Angee Bombard and Leah Rydberg. The Hinckley-Pine City Flames snowmobile club made several donations during their riding season. The club sponsored Joel Kucera and Jenny Stransky in the American Cancer Society ski-a-thon at Banning Junction, donating $100. Four club members, Scott Jahnz, Christy Jahnz, Jerrod Wiener and Jennifer Cummings rode in the Rush City Jaycees benefit for Missing Children Minnesota. The Flames donated $200 to the Missing Children fund. They donated $50 to the Multiple Sclerosis Society when Scott Cummings and Bruce Mosher rode in the MS snowmobile ride. The Pine County 4-H program has received a $94 donation from the club.

50 Years Ago, 1969 After nearly three decades of decline, the population of Pine County is expected to show moderate increases during the next five to fifteen years. Between 18,000 and 23,000 persons are expected to be living in Pine County by 1985. The present population is 16,462 persons. Approximately one hundred Legionnaires, their wives and guests attended the golden anniversary of the founding of the American Legion at the Heath-Perkins Post Club on Saturday, March 15. Sue Sharp, Pine City, was among twenty amateur rural artists to receive a gold merit award ribbon in this year’s University of Minnesota Town/Country Art Show.

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1994 Read to Ride Dozens of Pine City Cooperative Nursery School students pedaled for a cause on Saturday, doing laps around the high school gym during their annual trike-a-thon. Andrea Hepburn is shown helping her sister, Rachele, prepare her trike for the action. They are the daughters of Mark and Adele Hepburn, Pine City.

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Sandstone Panthers to take a 39-29 ballgame for the consolation honors. Dr. William E. Petersen, a native of Pine City, is one of 36 distinguished scientists whose biographies appear in a new directory of recipients of the Borden Awards, annual grants which recognize outstanding scientific contributions.

Rush City very artfully retained their title to the District 25 basketball championship when they knocked out a game, smooth-working North Branch five, 32-29, last Friday evening at the Pine City battleground. Barnum sailed through the

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headache, dizziness, floating spots, nervousness, sore and inflamed eyes, cross eyes, cataracts, etc. A five pound pail of Webster’s Poultry Tonic will be given to the farmer bringing in the largest load of people to the Farmer’s Convention, Pine City, March 29. We understand that the authorities here complained to Manager F.E. Smith of the Salinos Co. at Minneapolis that the aeroplane he sent up this way to advertise Salinos exceeded the speed limit in passing through town and Frank’s reply is said to have

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Eight Pine City Junior High Band members were recently nominated and accepted to perform in the 11th Annual Minnesota Band Directors Association Honors Band held on Feb. 23, in Braham. Out of a pool of over 300 students representing 30 participating schools from northeastern Minnesota, 85 musicians were chosen as members of the ﬁnal performing ensemble. Students participated in six hours of rehearsals and concluded the afternoon with a public performance of their music. Eighth grade Honor Band students (l-r): LJ Schmidt, Eli Schultz, Josh Brinker, Aidan Palmer, Lisa Tomczyk, Chloe McKellar, Ashley Peters, Evelyn Ames.

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District 11B candidates discuss the issues Tim Burkhardt DFL Tell us about yourself, your background and qualifications. I worked for over 18 years as the Executive Director of the 7 County Senior Federation. My duties ranged from shoveling the sidewalk to putting together a $450,000 annual budget, supervising 12 employees and 130 volunteers. Elected to three terms as a Hinckley City Council member. Currently Vice-President and board member (nine years) for the MN Association of Small Cities representing nearly 300 cities statewide. Served six years as a Hinckley Planning Commission member, nine years on the Park Board, creator of Sweet Summer Sounds. Resident of Pine County for 42 years, married to my wife Kathy for 43 years, and we have two children; Andrew and Peter. I’ve been a soloist at St. Patrick’s Church for 32 years. Should a fee be assessed against pharmaceutical companies to help combat the opioid epidemic? Yes. It was surprising that the bipartisan “penny-a-pill” proposal in the 2018 session never passed. With skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs and the closely-related opioid epidemic, this commonsense approach would have helped combat this problem. The defeat of this bill demonstrates the enormous power of the prescription drug and insurance industry lobby. The bill should be put forward again and I would gladly co-sponsor. What is your preference for raising additional money for roads and bridges, or is current funding sufficient? Revenues from gas taxes are trending downward. More fuel-efficient vehicles require less gas, therefore less revenue. A wheelage tax needs to be reconsidered alongside a small gas tax to stabilize that revenue stream. Cities under 5,000 (which don’t currently receive CSAH funding), have received “bonus dollars” since 2015 when the MN Association of Small Cities lobbied for transportation dollars for small cities. I was proud to be part of the lobbying force. These dollars were generated by a surcharge on license tabs and vehicle transfer fees. Small cities receive from $1,200 to upwards of $26,500 annually, but funding requires action each session. The answer is HF 780 and HF 781 – dedicated funds for townships and small cities. Some local government bodies continue to push for eliminating public notices from newspapers and moving them to government websites. What’s your view on permitting public notices to be disseminated only by local government bodies by means of their own websites?

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T h bli engagement, t To enhance public many forms of notice need to be made available to the public including local newspapers. Transparency is the watchword. If government bodies want to be accountable to the communities they serve, they must make maximum efforts to get the message out to the public. School shootings have increased concerns about student safety. What do you feel should be done to protect students? I’ve spoken with dozens of teachers, administrators and staff around the state. There are two consensus items: 1.) Student safety and school safety are critical to them. 2.) 98 percent do not think that arming teachers is a good idea. There is broad agreement on increasing security by limiting school entrance/exits and having law enforcement officers either on-site, or within a few minutes of arrival. The state should collaborate with each district to determine those needs and then share in solutions and funding. Are there other issues you want to address? Health care costs, as well as prescription drug costs, affect everyone. My top priority for the 2019 Legislature is to make significant progress toward reducing and stabilizing health care costs, including the cost of prescription drugs. This causes families many hardships, both physically and personally. It’s time to move toward a system that is affordable and accessible to all. People should not have to declare bankruptcy and lose everything they own because of exorbitant medical expenses.

Tell us about yourself, your background and qualifications. I am the third generation to own and operate our family farm east of Hinckley where we raise beef cattle and grow crops. I have served in many volunteer capacities on local boards and committees, including being elected as Supervisor for Clover Township for the past nine years. I am the president of Pine County Farm Bureau and I’m serving on the U of M Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnership board. I have been through MARL (Minnesota Agriculture & Rural Leadership) which is an intensive leadership program. My family’s roots in this district go back more than 100 years. I know the issues and challenges facing the area and will work to give voice to those concerns in Saint Paul. Should a fee be assessed against pharmaceutical companies to help combat the opioid epidemic? The opioid epidemic has hurt rural Minnesota especially hard, but there are a lot of patients who rely on opioid medication for legitimate uses including pain relief and end-of-life care. Making those drugs more expensive only hurts the user, as opposed to the companies who should be held accountable. I want to see what comes from the various lawsuits that have been filed against the pharmaceutical companies before we act on the state level. What is your preference for raising additional money for roads and bridges, or is current funding sufficient? Last session the legislature dedicated existing auto sales taxes to roads and bridges putting billions into roads and bridges without a gas tax. I don’t support Gov. Walz’s huge gas tax increase because it hurts families in our area who commute long distances to Duluth and the Twin Cities hardest. We have a $1 billion surplus, let’s use that before we even think about tax increases. Some local government bodies continue to push for eliminating public notices from newspapers and moving them to government websites. What’s your view on permitting public notices to be disseminated only by local government bodies by means of their own websites? There are a lot of people who don’t have internet access who should have access to public notices. These public notices are also important to

k i our small-town ll t keeping newspapers in business. I also feel this is a local issue that doesn’t necessarily have to be decided at the state level. School shootings have increased concerns about student safety. What do you feel should be done to protect students? As a father to five kids, I want to keep kids safe in schools, places of worship, and elsewhere. The bills being proposed right now unfortunately are unlikely to have an impact on keeping guns out of the hands of those who want to do harm. Instead, they ratchet up requirements on law-abiding citizens while doing little to stop criminals who don’t follow the law in the first place. We should put our focus on school safety funding, and doing a better job on mental health and making sure individuals who are troubled are being taken care of and having their mental health needs addressed. Are there other issues you want to address? Two issues I know that are important to our area: health care and broadband access. I want to find ways to increase competition and transparency to help drive down health care costs. I also support expanding broadband so families, schools and businesses have the same high-speed access and tools that people in other parts of the state do. It’s something that will help our economic competitiveness and give people flexibility to work from home and businesses the ability to compete.

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Huxlee Willhite comes to school with a smile to share every day. He is a diligent worker in school. He sounds out all of his words and helps others around him. Huxlee is very kind to his classmates. He invites others to play and shares toys. In math Huxlee does an excellent job explaining his thoughts. He loves drawing and writing about snakes. Huxlee is the son of Megan and Trevor Willhite.

Landen Zeman is a team player. He helps others with work completion and is an inspiration to others. He portrayed an amazing Ghost of Christmas Past in the English 12 Production of A Christmas Carol. He is attentive, cooperative and always works hard. Landen is the son of Wade and Cynthia Zeman.

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PINE CITY 84, SAUK CENTRE 75 One of the Dragons’ goals, going into each season, is to host a home playoff game. The loud and excited home crowd helped Pine City throughout the game and to their 84 – 75 victory. “It was a true home

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Lynette Forbes-Cardy has been making a difference in the lives of young people and other community members in ways large and small. Lynette grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and lived there most of her life. She moved to the Midwest in 1988. After living in Wisconsin and Iowa for a few years, she moved to the cities where she met her husband, who is from Pine City. They were married in 2008 and she became a Pine City citizen. Lynette worked for an Edina Grocery Distributor commuting from Pine City. Her next job was with the St. Paul Arch Diocese until a car accident made the long commute difficult. She worked in Grantsburg as a financial analyst for two years and in 2016, she began working for the Pine County Public Health Coalition as a community educator and grant coordinator. Lynette provides training, guidance, strategic planning and implementation of grants that provide the operating framework for a program in the community focused on reducing underage drinking. “Alcohol and all controlled substance use have a profound affect on our youth,” laments Lynette. “We can greatly influence our common welfare by using science to promote facts, not scare tactics, for encouraging youth to make wise and healthy choices. Alcohol and drug use have become a rite of passage for our youth.” Lynette’s contribution to our community represents a novel slant to volunteerism that is the focus of our “Singing The Praises” column – different but no less noteworthy. “I am so glad to have a job that is worthwhile on many levels – that positively affects the lives of so many of our kids,” Lynette explained. Lynette does significant volunteering at her church, Immaculate Conception. She provides communion to the homebound, teaches adult classes, serves as lector reader and altar preparation. When asked what motivates her, this was Lynette’s answer. “I have overwhelming respect for human dignity. My job on earth is to bring as many as possible with me to heaven. Ministry to the homebound is a great blessing to me. I offer friendship, prayer and hope. My grandmother always told me to do the best you can with what you have, even small acts, with great love.”

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Pine City Ambassadors Haven & Keyara with Josh Miron attended the Pine City Chamber meeting on March 5 to share an update about their year so far and events to come. Later this month the Pine City Chamber will offer a new hands-on learning opportunity. Our first session for “Chamber U” will focus on a variety of Google Tools for your business. Want to create and edit a letter among multiple staff members in real-time? Learn more about how Google Docs can work for your business or non-profit. Still haven’t claimed your business listing on Google Maps? We can walk through those steps as well during the open session. All members are invited to this free opportunity and the direction of our discussion will be set by you…. and your questions. Join us any time after 8:30 am and stay for as long as your schedule allows.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Outstanding season comes to an end vs. Albany

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the most talented starting five players, one of them a true 7-footer in height, posed some problems for the Dragons. To offset the lack of scoring two-point shots, Pine City was able to take a higher than normal amount of three-point field goals. The Dragons took 55 in the game, making approximately 42 percent of them. The Dragons shot a nice percentage from the free throw line going seven for nine (78%). Pine City was able to come up with the big shots at crucial times throughout the game. Konnor Jusczak hitting three three-point shots in a row from the same spot in the second half. Seth Logan was able to shoot over the defense, hitting some contested three-pointers in the first half, and Koleman Lind made his presence known on the floor, hitting some daggers of three-pointers toward the end of the second half. Seth Logan led Pine City with 21 points and 12 total rebounds. Konnor Jusczak had 18 points and three rebounds. Nick Hansmann had a good night with 17 points and four total rebounds. Koleman Lind had 14

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10 steals to go along with her 12 points. Sophie Lahti’s height and reach were also a huge factor for the Dragons defensively throughout the game. Lahti also put four points on the boards for the Dragons. Offensively Ellie Hasz had a big second half, after a bit of foul trouble, and finished with 20 points, including going nine for 10 from the foul line. Lily Wilson showed her strength with 13 points and nine assists. Ashley Faur hit a deep three-point shot in the first half and also had three assists. ALBANY 60, PINE CITY 29 On Friday night, March 8, Pine City traveled to St. Cloud State University to face up against Albany in the section final. Unfortunately, the shots were not falling for the Dragons as their outstanding season came to an end with a 60 – 29 loss. “The kids were ready to play and we had a good game plan and great practices leading up to the game, we just didn’t execute it the way we wanted to,” said coach Hasz. “It was kind of the perfect storm and we couldn’t get out of it.” The Dragons girls

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points and two total rebounds. Lind also had eight assists during this match up. Jake Adams showed his abilities on both sides of the court with 11 points, five total rebounds and nine assists. Duke Waxberg and Christian Fromm came in off the bench and played some crucial minutes for Pine City.

“We will take on Spectrum in the next round, a very talented team,” said coach Allen. “To advance, we will need our defensive execution and rebounding to both improve. You have less chances for mistakes as you advance into the next rounds.”

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Junior guard Lily Wilson drives past an Albany defender during the Section 6AA ﬁnals March 8 at St. Cloud State University.

basketball team will say good bye to five great senior captains, Chloe Alleman, Emily Carpenter, Hannah Husom, Hannah Lorsung and Jolie Wicktor. These young ladies have left their mark on the

program and the results will be seen of what they have done for the culture of the program for years to come.

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a group of people sharing a world for an hour or two.” Even though the production is rehearsed, each performance is unique. “It’s an adventure, sitting in the dark waiting for the show to begin, just as it’s an adventure standing backstage waiting for your moment in the spotlight.” To Tolzmann, theater is a shared experience. “The greatest thrill isn’t about getting applause or praise. It’s those moments when you can connect with someone out in the audience.” As a director, Tolzmann gives the actors a sense of ownership of the show. He collaborates with them, lets them try new things, and guides them, while also allowing for detours. The actors have been rehearsing since January. Even the record-breaking snow storms and bone-chilling temperatures couldn’t stop them from staying the magical course. Onstage and behind the scenes there’s a small army of hard-working people making sure the show will be the best that it can be. This includes people involved in stage management, costuming, lighting, sound, set design, actors, director, musicians, running crew, set construction, board members and community volunteers. The cast of actors has come from Pine City, Rush City, Cambridge, Mora, and Webster, Wisconsin. Some of them have previous acting experience, while others have caught the acting bug just recently. But all are in agreement that “The Mattress” (as they’ve lovingly dubbed it) is one of the best shows they’ve ever been involved in, and that Tolzmann has done an amazing job in assembling the cast and crew. Princess Winnifred is played by Miranda Burger. “Mattress” is her fourth

show with Heritage Players. “I love this cast and crew,” Burger said. “The chemistry, the comradeship, the energy, the general goofiness that comes with each rehearsal is my favorite part of the whole thing. Plus the talent. I’m surrounded by people just oozing with it. Each show is its own rollercoaster, but who’s along for the ride is what makes or breaks the experience.” A few years ago she discovered the Heritage Players through an advertisement for “Bye Bye Birdie.” “It took me several pep talks and a couple times turning the car around to finally make the trek over to Pine City and I’m so glad I did,” Burger said. “I’ve met people I now consider friends. I’ll forever be thankful to them for the confidence that they push me to have and the performer they allow me to be. The Heritage Players have done a lot for me, and the people I’ve met because of them have altered my life for the long haul. The hurdles thespians go through to put on a show is nothing short of a miracle sometimes. It involves the production team, musicians, volunteers, cast, crew, even the passionate theater goers. It takes every single piece working in sync to put on a great show. And I think the show we’ve got here is something special.” Lady Larken is played by Emily Elliot. “The most exciting and challenging part is our choreography. We have quite a few big dance numbers that are super fun and challenging.” Elliot has been in theater since she was eleven. She loves acting because she enjoys exploring different characters. “It’s exciting to be able to portray completely different people all the time.” Laura Michels is also exploring a different character. “I am playing Queen Aggravain and she loves to hear herself talk, which is quite the opposite of how I really am in my normal life, so

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lower prescription drug costs and creates a public option to provide every Minnesotan with an additional health care option. The third priority of my budget is community prosperity. Right now, whether from the urban North Side of Minneapolis or the rural town of Hallock, many families struggle to find child care for their kids, secure housing that’s affordable or even just make ends meet. Our budget tackles these challenges head on. It expands access to the Child Care Assistance Program and increases the supply of quality child care in shortage areas. It increases rates of homeownership for households of color, expands workforce housing in greater Minnesota, and provides loans to help seniors stay in their homes. It reinstates state aid to cities and counties across Minnesota to help local governments in greater Minnesota improve public safety, streets, libraries, parks and housing. Another critical component of community prosperity is the well-being of our transportation system. Minnesota’s crumbling infrastructure is putting our safety at risk. A recent report found there are more than 1,000 Minnesota bridges and hundreds of miles of roads that are in poor condition. This costs the average Minnesotan more than $1,000 a year in gas, lost time and car repairs. And unless we make serious investments, it will only get worse. That is why I am proposing a 20-cent increase in the gas tax to keep Minnesotans safe, help businesses and farmers get goods to market and ensure nothing like the I-35 bridge collapse happens again. Finally, my budget reflects another value Minnesotans share: Always be

‘It is a choice between having the best health care, transportation, and education systems, or ... having Minnesotans go without care, a generation of children slip through our ﬁngers and crumbling roads and bridges that are unsafe and keep away business. ’ careful about how money is spent and never expect something for nothing. This is not a choice between investing or not. It is a choice between having the best health care, transportation, and education systems, or having Minnesotans go without care, a generation of children slip through our fingers and crumbling roads and bridges that are unsafe and keep away business. Minnesotans know they get what they pay for. They are willing to invest, but they want to know that their money is being spent wisely. This budget is fair, balanced and fiscally responsible. It includes $440 million in tax relief for Minnesotans, prioritizing working families, farmers and small businesses. It focuses on tested solutions, invests in programs that have proven success and builds in new accountability measures to determine which investments are working and which are not. It spends now to save later. We know that putting a child on the bus to a good elementary school can prevent us from putting them on a bus to prison later in life. This budget looks to the future, because we are a state that looks to the future. As the federal government flounders, Minnesota will pave the way in finding solutions to our toughest challenges. As I’ve said many times, if Washington won’t lead, Minnesota will. Education. Health care. Community prosperity. Those are the building blocks for One Minnesota. Let’s get to work.

talking as much as this character does, has not been easy. I do love this character though. The crazy evil ones are always the most fun.” So for Michels the most challenging part has been memorizing all of her lines. She also enjoys playing opposite Burger, one of her best friends. “‘Mattress’ is actually my favorite musical because of how atypical Princess Winnifred is and the situational humor that occurs throughout the show,” Michels said. “This show has a very positive vibe amongst the cast members, which makes the whole rehearsal process so much easier and enjoyable.” Michels attended school for Technical Theater in Idaho, but didn’t start acting until four years ago. Michels is an Oregon native, but now lives in Pine City and works in the media center at the high school, as well as a theater director in North Branch. For Nathan Kleppe, who plays Prince Dauntless the Drab, the most challenging part has been the weather. “Due to snow we have had to cancel several rehearsals and reorganize the rehearsal plans.” Kleppe lives in Pine City and has acted in many productions with the Heritage Players and elsewhere. “I love this whole cast and I am so happy with how we have bonded. The most exciting part of the process so far has been diving into this hilarious script and getting to work with some amazingly funny castmates,” Kleppe said. For Mary Ellen Sauser, who plays one of the minstrels narrating the play, the challenging part has been learning singing and dancing, in addition to learning lines and developing character. “As I’ve gotten older, those things do not come as quickly,” Sauser said. She is a retired social studies teacher who lives in Pine City, and has always enjoyed theater. “Musicals are so much fun, but very challenging. There’s

something about the energy and challenge of a live performance, coupled with the response of the audience that is quite exciting.” Sauser is enjoying rehearsals with a lot of new people. “One of the things I’m really enjoying about this play is that I was in it when the Heritage Players did it 23 years ago,” Sauser said. She played the Queen then. “It brings back great memories!” Sauser was asked to be part of the 100th anniversary celebration of Pine City in the summer of 1982. The Heritage Players was an offshoot of the event. It was very active for the first 15 years. But the circle of directors, performers and crew grew very small and led to burnout. It was revived when new people moved to the community and brought fresh energy. It then expanded to a regional group and now pulls talent from around the area. “It makes it easier to put on productions when the pool of actors, directors, musicians, choreographers is larger to draw from,” Sauser said. The Heritage Players exists through the hard work of individuals who feel that Pine City should have a community theater. It welcomes people of all abilities. There are seasoned actors, as well as first time ones. There’s a place for everyone who is interested in theater. Parents often get involved in helping with sets and costumes. And even when their kids grow up and leave, the parents still continue helping put together shows. “There’s a place for everyone, either onstage or off,” Tolzmann said. “Literally anybody can walk in off the street and be part of a show.” The community and family atmosphere is what continues to bring people to Pine City Heritage Players. Their mission is to enrich, educate and entertain the community.

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Lucille A. Johnson Lucille “Lucy” Johnson of Pine City passed away peacefully with family members at her side on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Lakeside Nursing Home in Pine City at the age of 80. Lucille Ann Saumer was born Oct. 29, 1938, to William and Albina (Franta) Saumer in Pine City. Lucy grew up as a farm girl in Pine City and upon graduating from high school she married Walter Johnson, also of Pine City. Lucy enjoyed staying busy, holding several different jobs throughout the years while raising four children. One of her favorite jobs was as a Mary Kay Cosmetics sales representative, at which she became a Regional Sales Director and awarded a pink Buick Regal. Lucy’s interests included traveling, cooking/baking, playing cards, knitting, listening to country music (especially the Man in Black), dancing, spending time with family and friends, and of course, telling jokes. She was a published author, having written a joke book titled “Life is a Bowl of Jokes.” Lucy is survived by children Gerald (Charlene) Johnson of Canyon, Julie (Mike) Billstein of Lake Elmo, Douglas (Rosemary) Johnson of Emily, David (Robin) Johnson of Pine City; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers Andrew Saumer of Pine City, Robert Saumer of Mesa, Arizona, and William Saumer Jr. of Pine City; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Albina Saumer; sisters Delphine (Gordon) Johnson and Mary Alice (Ernie) Stoffel. A Mass of Christian Burial for Lucy is at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2019, at Immaculate Conception

Catholic Church in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal is planned from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City and also one hour prior to the Mass in St. Anthony Commons at the church. The interment will take place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pine City. The family would like to thank all the caregivers from Marywood Assisted Living in Duluth, Lakeside Medical Center in Pine City and Fairview Hospice for their loving care and assistance. Memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 535 8th Street SW, Pine City, MN 55063. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

Deborah K. Iversen Deborah Kay “Debbie” Iversen died peacefully at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park on Feb. 20, 2019, at the age of 67. Debbie was born on Sept. 4, 1951, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. She graduated from Jackson High School and pursued her education at the University of Minnesota, achieving a Bachelor in Theater Arts. Following that, Debbie achieved her goal of attaining a Master’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Studies, all while working in the Registrar’s Office in the same institution. Before Debbie relocated to the Metro area in 2008, she resided for many years in the Pine City area while raising her son in a “small town” environment. This allowed her to pursue her interests in the arts and theatre amongst

many other things. She worked for the local radio station, WCMP, was actively involved in the City Council and wrote several articles/blogs for the local paper. Debbie was a strong women’s activist. She worked for WINDOW Victim Services, providing help and support to many women dealing with domestic abuse. Debbie was also an accomplished playwright and was actively working toward producing another play at the time of her passing. Perhaps one of the greatest highlights of Debbie’s life was being able to travel to Europe when she was young where she lived for awhile in Crete and fell in love with the Greek people and their culture. Debbie was fortunate to be able to return in recent years with some cherished friends, Gail and Kelsey, where she spent time finishing one of her plays. Debbie’s other passion was her family. She enjoyed spending time with her three beautiful, active grandchildren, her siblings and their father whenever she could. Debbie was a true caretaker. She gave love so freely. She was intelligent, supportive and truly an extraordinary woman to say the least. She brought so much uniqueness, strength and perspective to each person she encountered; for this, we are all grateful for our time we had with her. Debbie is survived by her father Darryl Iversen of Sherburn, Minnesota, her son lan Iversen, his wife Ashley and her three grandchildren Noah, Brycen and Aubree of Pine City; her siblings Brenda (Gaylord) Schanilec, Gary (Eileen) Iversen, Laurie (Jim Mosel) and Lisa (Rich Hoyle) as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. She is preceded in death by her mother Mary Iversen and grandparents, Frank and Elsie Benda, as well as John and Ann Iversen. A private memorial service is scheduled for a later date for her immediate family. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the theatre program through http://www.metrostate.edu/give/give-now. The family would also like to thank caregivers/hospital staff/ etc. from Methodist Hospital for their efforts, care and dedication. SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 17

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 Wednesdays March 13 through April 10 @ 4:30 and 6:30 Lenten soup and sandwich supper 5 to 6:30 No Thursday worship 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

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Mary Jane Larson Mary Jane Larson of Rock Creek (formerly of Minneapolis) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, March 4, 2019, at the Continuing Care Center of Grantsburg, Wisconsin at the age of 91. Mary Jane was born Aug. 23, 1927, to Edward and Alice (Swanson) Heikkinen in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mary Jane will be deeply missed by her church community, her “Grantsburg kids,” and the many people touched by her loving and gracious spirit. Mary Jane had the gift of evangelism and we are sure she was greeted in heaven by many that are there because of her witness to the saving power of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. Mary Jane is survived by her children: Valerie (Tom) Muths of Coon Rapids, Curt (Trish) Larson of Minneapolis and Jan Larson of Rock Creek; grandchildren: Rex Dalzell, Dale Curtis (Brenda) Larson, Rebecca (Parnell) Mahoney and Joelle (Chris) Sanny; 13 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and beloved friends. Mary Jane is preceded in death by her parents Edward and Alice Heikkinen and beloved husband Dale Larson. Pastor Brad Moore officiated at funeral services for Mary Jane on Monday, March 11, 2019, at Grace Baptist Church of Grantsburg, Wisconsin. A time of visitation and reviewal was held one hour prior to the

service at the church. The interment took place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

Phyllis J. Montague Phyllis Montague of Pine City passed away Friday, March 8, 2019, at Northern Pines Assisted Living in Pine City at the age of 87. Phyllis Jeanne Finger was born Feb. 27, 1932, to Augustine and Hildagard (Butler) Finger in Chengwatana Township on a farm east of Beroun in Pine County. Phyllis attended District 25 Shady Oak Grade School and then Hinckley High School, where she graduated valedictorian of her class. She worked as a secretary for the superintendent of schools in Hinckley after graduating. Phyllis married Marvin Montague from South Dakota on July 1, 1950, and were blessed with four children. They lived on the same farm east of Beroun for 50 years. Phyllis enjoyed gardening, house plants, crafts of all kinds, Scrabble, crossword puzzles, table games, painting, sewing, crocheting, quilting, reading, feeding the birds and collecting refrigerator magnets. Her all time favorite magnet was, “If I had known grandchildren were so wonderful, I would have had them first!” She dearly loved children, all children. She devoted much of her life working with children and was second mom to many neighbor kids. She was dedicated to teaching Sunday School for more than

30 years as well as Vacation Bible School. She served as a 4-H leader for many years. Phyllis was a member of Hustletown Community Church of rural Pine City for more than 50 years. She served on the Hustletown Union Cemetery board for several years. Phyllis and Marvin celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2000. They moved into Pine City in December of that year before Marvin passed away in February 2001. Phyllis is survived by her children: Daniel (Barb) Montague of Elk River, Loren (Becky) Montague of Pine City, Sara (Rolf) Biernath of Wyoming, Kurt (Jeannie) Montague of Mount Sterling, Kentucky; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and two more on the way; brother Eldon (Gerry) Finger of Watertown, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Marvin; sisters Marie Soukup and Lois Anderson; grandchildren Eric and Chelsea. Pastor Bruce Thompson officiated at funeral services for Phyllis on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, with a time of visitation and reviewal planned for Tuesday, March 12, all at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. The interment is in Hustletown Union Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

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PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER March 4 - 10 Theft, burglary, vandalism

March 4, 12:01 p.m., report of damage to vehicle, Red Robin Rd., Pine City. March 5, 4:58 p.m., report of MVA property damage, Main St. N, Pine City. March 6, 8:50 a.m., report of property lost/found, Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City. March 6, 2:46 p.m., report of fraud/ scam/ID, Ridgeway Rd. NE, Pine City. March 6, 4:31 p.m., report of burglary, 2nd St. SE, Pine City. March 9, 9:21 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, County Hwy 61, Pine City.

Miscellaneous March 4, 11:29 a.m., report of juvenile trouble, Main St. S, Pine City. March 5, 11:03 a.m., report of structure ﬁre, Forest Rd., Pine City. March 5, 10:19 p.m., report of suicide threat, Deer Valley Rd., Pine City. March 6, 7:49 a.m., report of child protection/neglect, Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City. March 6, 1:46 p.m., report of drug incident, Main St. S, Pine City. March 7, 10:04 a.m., report of drug incident, Main St. S, Pine City. March 8, 11:18 a.m., report of suspicious activity, 1st Ave. NW, Pine City. March 8, 2:00 p.m., report of juvenile trouble, Main St. S, Pine City. March 9, 12:32 a.m., report of unknown trouble, Prairie Dr., Pine City.

Jail roster March 4, Jessica Frances Grahn, Pine County warrant, drugs- 1st degreepossess 50 grams or more- cocaine or methamphetamine; marijuana and controlled substance taxation-

tax payment required for possession- no stamp. March 4, Thomas Joseph Nellis, Pine County warrant, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours. March 4, Samuel Joseph St John, Pine County warrant, domestic assault- felony; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. March 4, Pamela Rae Hogan, writ, identity theft; check forgery- offer/ possess w/intent to defraud; possession or sale of stolen or counterfeit check. Released March 6. March 4, Lawrence Julius Staples, probable cause, theft- take/use/ transfer movable property- no consent. Released March 5. March 4, Trent Daniel Sutherland, Pine County warrant: bench- misdemeanor, theft- take/use/transfer movable property- no consent. Released March 5. March 4, Kellie Shelene Nelson, hold for other agency: bench- misdemeanor warrant. Released March 4. March 5, Shawn Samuel St John, Pine County warrant, trespasspremises of another- refuse to depart; traffic- drivers license- driving after revocation; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia- use or possession prohibited; check forgery- offer/ possess w/intent to defraud. March 5, Ricky James Bedell, Pine County warrant, prohib poss pistolpossess/use/ tear gas/stun gun...; obstruct legal process- interfere w/ peace officer; ﬂeeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. March 5, Daniel Thomas Madden, probable cause, giving peace officer false name- of another person, damage to property- 3rd degree- reduce

value $501-$1000; hold for other agency, pharmacy, theft of property, drugs- 5th degree- sale- marijuana mixture except small amount of marijuana with no remuneration. March 5, Travis James Sutton, probable cause, pharmacy; Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. March 5, Jacob Burton Tenquist, probable cause, burglary- 4th degree- to commit misdemeanor; drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- sale or possession; theftaggregated within 6-months and in violation of subd. 2... March 5, Jamie Renee Morton, probable cause, domestic assaultmisdemeanor- intentionally inflicts/ attempts to inflict bodily harm on another. Released March 6. March 5, Rick Carl Bina, hold for other agency: unspecified warrant. Released March 5. March 6, Chasity Anne Benjamin, Pine County warrant, disorderly conduct. March 6, David Anthony Batsche, hold for other agency, parole/probation violator, pharmacy. March 6, Chelsey Marie Staples, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other state; hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. March 6, Richard Calvin Johann, hold for other agency: unspecified warrant, drugs- 5th degree- posses schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana; fugitive from justice from other state. Released March 8. March 6, Brandon Christopher Lehman, Pine County warrant: probation violation- GM warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana.

Released March 8. March 6, Jason David Allsbrook, Pine County warrant: arrest- felony, falsely reporting crime; theft- take/ use/transfer movable property- no consent. Released March 7. March 6, Justin Robert Miller, probable cause, 4th degree driving while impaired; traffic- DWI- refuse to submit to chemical test. Released March 7. March 6, Derek Raymond Mosay, Pine County warrant: bench felony, burglary- 3rd degree- steal/commit felony or gross misd.; traffic regulation- false claim of vehicle insurance; drivers license- driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type. Released March 8. March 6, Jordan Lee Robertson, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession. Released March 8. March 6, Steven Harold Wood, hold for other agency: arrest- gross misdemeanor warrant. Released March 6. March 7, Joshua Paul Bulu, Pine County warrant, hold for other agency, ﬂeeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. March 7, Jennifer Lisa Churchill, Pine County warrant, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle under inﬂuence of alcohol. March 7, Thomasa Manuela Hernandez, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released March 8. March 7, Randall Wayne Nickaboine Jr., probable cause, motor vehicle registration- intent to escape tax; traffic- drivers license- driving after revocation. Released March 8. March 8, Edward James Lawson, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not

small amount marijuana. March 8, Daniel John Paquin, writ, harassment, restraining order- violate restraining order; disorderly conduct; obstruct legal process- interfere w/peace officer; assault- 4th degree- peace officer- demonstrable bodily harm, assault- 2nd degreedangerous weapon, harassment, restraining order- violate and knows of temporary or restraining order. March 8, Donald Leonard Staples Jr., probable cause, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, obstruct legal process, arrest or ﬁreﬁghting. Released March 8. March 9, Gloria Marie Shabaiash, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession; Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. March 9, Paul Joseph Brodie, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession. March 9, George Virgil Lafave Jr., probable cause, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours, 3rd degree driving while impaired, 1 aggravating factor. March 9, James Edward Morse Jr., probable cause, domestic. March 10, Veronica Lee Kapaun, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. March 10, Gary Jens Nielsen, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession. March 10, Charles Kurkowski, Pine County warrant, traffic regulationdriver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle, traffic- duty to drive with due care- speed greater than reasonable, traffic regulationuninsured vehicle- owner violation.

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MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. 1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Roger Allan Willhite 2. Principal place of business (A PO Box by itself is not acceptable): 1378 Sherwood St., Braham, MN 55006 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Willhite, Roger Allan, 1378 Sherwood St., Braham, MN 55006 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Date: 3/4/19 /s/ Willhite, Roger Allan Willhite, Roger Allan, beneficiary/executor Email Address for Official Notices: hotdodger@yahoo.com  Check here to have your email address excluded from requests for bulk data, to the extent allowed by Minnesota law. Contact name: Roger Allan Phone Number: 763-221-9910 Work Item 1072313400033 Original File Number 1072313400033 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 03/04/2019 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 14 and 21, 2019 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File Number: 58-JV-19-1 Case Type: Juvenile In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Bobbi Anne St. John, Parent Brian Keith Roseland, Jr. Parent Summons and Notice Petition to Transfer Permanent Legal and Physical Custody of Child(ren) to a Relative NOTICE TO: Bobbi Anne St. John and Brian Keith Roseland, Jr., above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s). 1. A Petition to Transfer Permanent Legal and Physical Custody to a Relative has been filed with the Juvenile Court of Pine County located at 635 Northridge Drive, Suite 320, Pine City, Minnesota. The Petition requests that legal and physical custody of the child(ren) of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) be permanently transferred to the relative named in the Petition. 2. Notice is hereby given that the matter of the Petition to Transfer Permanent Legal and Physical Custody to a Relative will be called for hearing before the Juvenile Court located at 635 Northridge Drive, Pine City, Minnesota, on March 21, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. or as soon after as the matter can be heard. 3. YOU ARE SUMMONED AND ORDERED to personally appear before the Juvenile Court at the scheduled date and time. 4. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING, the Court may still conduct the hearing and may enter an order granting the relief requested in the Petition, including permanently transferring the legal and physical custody of the child(ren) to a relative. 5. You have a right to be repre-

www.pinecitymn.com sented by an attorney. The Court may appoint an attorney to represent you, if you qualify for a court-appointed an attorney. WITNESS, the Honorable Heather M. Wynn Judge of District Court BY: Lu Ann Blegen Court Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 28, March 7 and 14, 2019 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-19-9 Estate of Todd Travis Waschenbecker, also known as Todd T. Waschenbecker, also known as Todd Waschenbecker, Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Ruth A. Waschenbecker, whose address is 8155 State Hwy 70, Pine City, Minnesota, 55063, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar (Pine Court Administrator) 2019.03.01 12:50:49-06’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator (Pine Court Administrator) 2019.03.01 12:51:03-06’00’ Attorney for Personal Representative Kevin A. Hofstad LEDIN, HOFSTAD & TROTH, LTD. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 12445X Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: kevinh@ledinandhofstad.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 7 and 14, 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. DATE: February 5, 2019 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: June 2, 2008 2. Mortgagors: Audra M. Nelson and Allen E. Nelson, husband and wife 3. Mortgagees: Lake Area Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on June 10, 2008, as Document Number A473082, and as modified from time to time, with the most recent Modification recorded on November 21, 2014, as Document Number A-517723, in the County Recorder’s Office for Pine County, Minnesota. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None INFORMATION REGARDING

MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 28-5506-000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lot 6, Block 3, Ausmus Maple Knoll, Pine County, Minnesota Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens)  8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 12465 Branch Drive, Pine City, MN 55063 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage:  is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is […].  is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Lake Area Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Lake Area Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $107,200.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $101,657.52. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on March 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, located at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota. 15. 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. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on September 27, 2019. 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: GDO Law 4770 White Bear Parkway, Suite 100 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Lake Area Bank 1400 East Highway 96 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14 and 21, 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 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the mortgage foreclosure sale referred to in the foregoing Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed from: March 12, 2019 at 10:00 o’clock a.m., to a future date. Said sale will be held at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, Pine City, Minnesota 55063. Dated: March 11, 2019 Park State Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, Mortgagee

MARCH 14, 2019 By: /s/ David A. Lutz David A. Lutz Attorney for Mortgagee 120 South 6th Street, Suite 1550 Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-424-2110 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 14, 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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 24, 2013 MORTGAGOR: Jill M Warner FKA Jill M Duval and Brian Warner, wife and husband. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 9, 2013 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A-507766. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Freedom Mortgage Corporation. Dated July 12, 2018 Recorded July 16, 2018, as Document No. A541043. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100073000868288523 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Freedom Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Freedom Mortgage Corporation MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 530 4th Street Southeast, Pine City, MN 55063 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 425342000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots Three (3) and Four (4), Block 42, Townsite of Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $101,991.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $98,228.08 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, 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 attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on October 18, 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 MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “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.” Dated: February 11, 2019 Freedom Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 46 - 19-001667 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2019

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE #19-08 FROM THE MARCH 6, 2019 REGULAR CITY OF PINE CITY COUNCIL MEETING A hearing was held on December 18, 2018 at the regular Planning Commission meeting for Ordinance #19-08 – Amending the official zoning map as described in Section 10.200.01200 of the Municipal Development Ordinance changing the zoning district for one (1) acre parcel from one and two Family Residential (R-2) to Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential (MFR-1) recommendation to approve Ord # 19-08 was presented to Council on March 6, 2019 and was then passed. A copy of the above Ordinance will be available for viewing at the City Hall office, at the Pine City Public Library and on the city website: pinecitygov.com. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 14, 2019

NOTICE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY The following Pine County, Minnesota, Tax-Forfeited properties contain personal property: Properties Formerly Owned By: Gregory/Debra Nelson: parcel #02.0224.000; William/Clara Smith: parcel #44.5070.000; Todd Clark: parcel #33.0451.000; Alfred Kitchenmaster: parcel #06.0081.002; Scott/Laurine Robinson: parcel # 07.0015.000; Larry Schimitz: parcel #18.5137.000 Former owners must remove personal property or make application for repurchase by calling the Pine County Land Department at (320) 216-4225. Unclaimed property will become property of Pine County and will be sold/disposed. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 7 and 14, 2019

NOTICE FOR GRAVEL QUOTES: Notice is hereby given that Royalton Township Board will receive quotes for approximately 4500 yards to up to 6500 yards of Modified Class 5 gravel minus 1” on rock, MN State Specification #3138, with the following modifications: sieve size #4 gradation 50-70% and sieve size #200 gradation requirements 7-10%, to be delivered and spread on designated Royalton Township roads between June 15th and August 15th with the proviso that the township schedule must be accommodated with at least four days’ notice. Note: A certified copy of state specification of class 5 gravel, from within the last twelve months, must be submitted in a separate envelope by 6:30 pm March 26, 2019. If not submitted separately, quote will not be opened. All quotes must be submitted with current Certificate of Liability insurance, $1,500,000.00 with indemnification coverage on insurance policy. Town Clerk must receive all specifications and quotes in separate envelopes by mail or in person by 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Royalton Town Hall, 6052 Royalton Road; Braham, MN 55006; 320-3962982. Royalton Township Board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Royalton Township Clerk, Duane P. Swanson Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 7 and 14, 2019

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NOW HIRING: Food Service Team Members Apply in person at Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pine City, MN Kentucky Fried Chicken 1280 Hillside Ave SW, Pine City, MN

Narveson management hiring Full Time position in our Building Maintenance Department for the Villiage at Izatys. Tuesday – Saturday experience and your own basic tools required. Apply at 8478 Par 5 Drive Onamia 320-532-5121. We're hiring! Become a Substitute Teacher, Title One Paraprofessional, Special Ed Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Paraprofessional, Lunch staff, or Secretary in the Pine City School District! Please visit www.teachersoncall. com or call Maranda 952-346-1679 with any questions!

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What Motivates You? Helping Others? Being Creative? Money? 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. If you love working with people and like selling, please contact us. Sales experience preferred but will train the right person. Must have current driver’s license and reliable transportation. Base plus attractive commission = GREAT OPPORTUNITY. Benefits include: Paid time off, insurance and flexibility. Send your resume to Annette Krist akrist@moraminn.com BRAHAM

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

FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE & ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION Digital Copy Center & Media Operations This is a perfect opportunity if you: • Have strong customer service & technology skills • Like to work independently • Are detailed oriented

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

PINE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAS THE FOLLOWING OPENINGS:

Vision School, a Federal Setting IV school in Pine City, MN, has openings for 2 full-time teachers for the 2019-2020 school year. Pine City is a short 60 mile drive up I- 35 from St. Paul, MN and approximately 1 ½ hours south on I-35 from Duluth. Minimum Degree/Classification/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with coursework in education or related field, and a current teaching license from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) in Special Education in Emotional / Behavioral Disorders (EBD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and/or Academic and Behavior Strategist (ABS), or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience working with at-risk students. Deadline: Open until filled For complete job description and to apply online: http://www.applitrack.com/pinecity/onlineapp/

Looking for kind and caring staff to assist us in our fun and laid-back social environment. No physical cares or restraining actions required. Offering a competitive hourly wage, paid training, annual bonus, and a $500.00 new hire bonus. Now hiring for Awake Overnight Shifts 10:00pm – 7:30am with rotating weekends.

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Benefits include: Health insurance, 401k, competitive hourly wage

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UTILITY OFFICE CLERK - NORTH BRANCH WATER & LIGHT is accepting applications for a fulltime general office (utility office clerk). This position assists the office manager with all aspects of electric and water department's utility billing, payroll, accounting, general ledger and customer service. The qualified candidate must have a high school diploma and 2+ years' experience in accounts payable, payroll, utility billing and customer service. Accounting related college degree and/or courses preferred. Computer skills must include reasonable MS Word and MS Excel knowledge. In addition, this position involves diplomatic interaction with customers to provide billing information and support in order to facilitate swift payment of invoices due to the organization. Outbound, proactive calls to customers will be a portion of this position. This position will also provide receptionist services on a daily basis. Activities will include answering phones and directing calls, greeting and assisting visitors, and other ad hoc projects. Additional responsibilities will be assigned as needed. We offer a highly casual environment, with a competitive compensation and benefit package. North Branch Water & Light is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit your resume and cover letter to; North Branch Water & Light 6388 Maple Street North Branch, MN 55056 ATTN: General Manager nbwlmark @windstream.net Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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