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Nelson wins primary BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

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. Nelson received 2,371 votes to Johnson’s 311 votes. Burkhardt, running unopposed, received 399 votes on March 5.

Minnesota’s District 11B covers Pine County and half of Kanabec County. Breaking it down by county, Nelson received 1,717 votes in Pine County while Johnson received 217. Burkhardt received 328. In Kanabec County, Nelson received 654 votes while Johnson received 94. Burkhardt received 71. 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. The special election will be held on Tuesday, March 19 to fill the District 11B seat.

Root pleads guilty to murder BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

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Dragons break through to semis Ellie Hasz took it to the net for 23 of the Dragons’ 66 points in their Feb. 28 win over Spectrum. The girls varsity squad went on to best St. Cloud Cathedral on March 2 to head to the section semifinals. More on Page 11.

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. In a transcript of the Feb. 22 hearing Pine County Attorney Reese Frederick-

son said that his office had reached out to Hughes’ relatives before making the deal. “We did have a long conversation with the victim’s family about this,” Frederickson said. “In the end, the victim’s family agrees with the terms of the plea agreement.” Root’s sentence is for 367 months in prison – just over 30 years. If he serves two-thirds of his sentence and his released for good behavior, he could be released to finish the final third of the sentence on parole. Judge Krista Martin spoke with Root to make sure he was clear about the SEE GUILTY, PAGE 12

When help is needed, Lighthouse shows the way BY CJ GUSTAFSON NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

For sailors at sea, a lighthouse is often a welcoming sign, representing a safe harbor and a return to familiar places. It also can be a guide to help navigate, stay on course and avoid dangerous situations. The Lighthouse Child & Family Services adult drop-in centers provide all of these things for community members in need. Whether a person just wants

to get out and interact with other people or if they’re having a difficult day and could benefit from the support of a good listener who can help them problem solve and connect with community resources, Annette Crawford of Lighthouse Child & Family Services is ready and willing to assist. Crawford, who has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, has a BA in Psychology and is finishing her masters in Mental Health Counseling. She describes

herself as someone who is fascinated by how the human mind works, and loves using what she learns to help other people. “Those who have mental health disorders give a new perspective to life and make me assess how I am living my life,” Crawford said. Crawford has worked at Lighthouse Child & Family Services for four years, and this past June was selected to staff the drop-in centers located in the five PICKM (Pine, Isanti,

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It’s all fun and games at the PTO Carnival A steady stream of students made their way in and out of the bounce house at the Pine City PTO Winter Carnival this past Friday. The Pine City Armory hosted, and crowds of young Dragons joined in to enjoy an evening of excitement and adventure with friends and family.

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Elijah Jahnz: “I’ve been in the backyard and going sledding, and hanging out with Graden.”

Emily James: “I’ve been sledding with the family at the Lions Hill in Sandstone.”

Haven Spychalla: “I have been going four-wheeling outside and having fun.”

Graden Hanson: “Playing Fortnite. That’s what I do!”

Hailey Milliman: “Me and my cousin are building forts in the backyard.”

Keyara Berube: “I’ve been getting outside as much as I can snowmobiling, and I made a snowman.”

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Conditions for snowmobile riding in many parts of the state are as good as they’ve been in a long time, prompting what Department of Natural Resources conservation officers call the biggest number of riders in years to hit the state’s 22,000 miles of snowmobile trails. While zipping around on a sled is a great way to experience Minnesota’s snow-covered outdoors, Enforcement officials remind riders to leave the booze on the shelf or in the refrigerator until after they’re done riding.

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Alcohol is a factor in more than 70 percent of snowmobile-related fatalities in Minnesota. And it isn’t just intoxicated drivers who pay the price for their bad decisions. Earlier this month, Eric Coleman was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for a tragic incident last year when the snowmobile he was driving struck and killed 8-year-old Alan Geisenkoetter Jr. Coleman, who was drunk and whose driver’s license was revoked when he crashed into the boy, had multiple previous DWIs in a motor vehicle. The incident prompted state lawmakers to close loopholes in the state’s DWI law. “We hope the increased penalties for people convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence will cause them to think twice before drinking and riding. But they won’t bring back Alan or heal the damage this senseless crash caused his family,” said Jen Mueller, a regional training officer in the DNR Enforcement Division and the agency’s Enforce-

ment Education Officer of the Year. “There’s never an excuse to drink and drive and we have no tolerance for people who do it.” The new law – Little Alan’s Law – went into effect Aug. 1, 2018. It means people convicted of driving while intoxicated – regardless of the vehicle they’re driving – lose their driver’s license and are prohibited from operating motor vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles, motorboats and snowmobiles. Before the law change, people convicted of DWI in a highway-licensed vehicle still could legally operate ATVs, motorboats and snowmobiles. The changes apply to violations that occurred on or after Aug. 1, 2018. The DNR anticipates Little Alan’s Law will affect more than 2,000 people each month in Minnesota. But since the law requires a DWI conviction – and these cases take time to move through the court system – specific numbers aren’t yet available.

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THURSDAY MARCH 7 NAMI support groups A National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Connection peer support group for adults recovering from mental illness meets weekly on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Cambridge Medical Center, 701 S. Dellwood Street, in Cambridge in the Harbor Room. Trained facilitators who are also in recovery lead NAMI Connection groups. For more information, contact Danie at 763-219-6236 or 651-645-2948.

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

THURSDAYS MARCH 7 & 21 Adult Day Break Adult Day Break, a free service to give caregivers a break, takes place the first and third Thursdays of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Games, crafts, bingo and a light lunch will be provided by volunteers Thursdays, March 7 and 21. For more information or to sign up a care receiver, call Colleen Gallus at 320-629-7145.

FRIDAY MARCH 8 K of C ﬁsh fry Fridays The Pine City Knights of Columbus will host an allyou-can-eat Lenten fish fry on Friday, March 8 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 9 Legos and Brain Flakes Kids in kindergarten through the fourth grade are invited to have fun constructing awesome designs with Legos and Brain Flakes at the Rush City Public Library on Saturday, March 9 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Registration is not necessary. For questions call 320-358-3948.

VFW St. Patrick’s Day bingo A VFW St. Patrick’s Day bin-

go and drawings, open to players of all ages, will take place at the Pine City VFW Post 4258 on Saturday, March 9 at 2 p.m. There will be last game coverall with 75 percent payback and baby back ribs. Proceeds benefit the VFW education scholarship and Pine City Cub Scout funds.

Lions mother & son event On Saturday, March 9, 5 p.m., the Pine Area Lions will host a mother and son event at Chucker’s Bowl & Lounge in Rush City. Tickets include a game of bowling, DJ and dancing and a taco buffet for each guest. Register online at signmeup.com. For more information visit Facebook @Pine Area Lions.

SUNDAY MARCH 10 PFLAG meeting The next meeting of the East Central MN Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays will be held Sunday, March 10, at 2 p.m. at Common Ground, the Cambridge United Methodist Church, at 404 North Cypress in Cambridge. Anyone in need of support or answers on LGBT issues is encouraged to attend. Call 320-396-3128; 320272-0069; or 763-552-0084 with any questions; or visit ecmnpflag.org.

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TUESDAY MARCH 12 Monarch butterﬂy rescue Learn how to collect, feed and raise caterpillars to butterflies from Aren Dilts, “Miss Monarch.” The free class will be held in the media room of Pine City High School on Tuesday, March 12 at 6 p.m. Call Jane at 612-250-1282 with any questions.

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY MARCH 12 & 13 Preschool/Lapsit Storytimes Preschool Storytime, recommended for ages 3-5, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 12 and 13 at the Rush City Public Library. Lapsit Storytime, for ages 0-24 months, will include singing, learning and playing on Wednesday, March 13 at 11:30 a.m. Siblings are welcome to both Storytimes. No registration necessary. The library is located at 240 W. 4th St. in downtown Rush City and can be reached at 320-358-3948.

WEDNESDAYS MARCH 13 & 20 Learn to play pickleball On Wednesdays, March 13 and 20, adults of all ages are invited to play beginning and intermediate pickleball, 8-10 p.m., at the Pine City Elementary Multi Room. For information contact Don at 320-629-6969.

Women’s Christian Connection The Women’s Christian Connection invites guys and gals of all ages for guest night on Monday, March 11, 7 p.m., in Tobies’ Big Kettle Room in Hinckley for “Woven with Wonder,” presented by Lori’s Loomed Rugs. Music will be provided by Hinckley Ladies’ Trio, Bev Chaffee, Lolly McCall and Dawn Mead. Guest speaker will be Anna Marie Tornow with the topic, “Transformation From the Inside Out.” Reservations may be made by calling 320-384-6413 or 320-245-2783; walk-ins are also welcome.

Buds ‘n’ Blooms Garden Club On Monday, March 11, the Buds ‘n’ Blooms Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine City VFW. Speaker will be Master Gardener John Helm with the topic, “Preparing your garden/soil for planting.” Questions, call Verna at 320-629-2762.

Sr. High Winter Concert The Pine City High School music department will be presenting its Senior High Winter Concert on Monday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. All are invited to attend this free concert. Email jkrinke@isd578.org for more information.

THURSDAY MARCH 14 Magniﬁcent Red Hatters On Thursday, March 14, 11:30 a.m., the Magnificent Red Hatters will enjoy lunch at Mom’s Parkside Cafe, downtown Pine City. To RSVP (by March 11), or for questions, call Dianne Deutschlander at 320-629-5550. Friends are always welcome.

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.

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.

SATURDAY MARCH 16 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.

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.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 3/7 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 Music Boosters: Pine City Pizza Pub, 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY 3/10 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. Pine City Civic Center Board: Pine City ALC building, 8 p.m. MONDAY 3/11 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City School Board: District office at PCHS, 6:30 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 3/12 American Legion & Auxiliary: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. Pine County Republicans: 7:30 p.m., Tobies, Hinckley WEDNESDAY 3/13 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine Center for the Arts, Pine City AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING March 11 - 15 Monday: Roasted chicken, o’brien potatoes, glazed carrots, wheat bread, cinnamon applesauce Tuesday: Hamwitch, 3-bean salad, orange wedges, cookie Wednesday: Swedish meatballs, whipped potatoes, country trio vegetables, dinner roll, lemon bar Thursday: Corned beef, boiled cabbage, Irish potatoes, rye bread, leprechaun poke cake Friday: Shrimp alfredo with noodles, tropical fruit, broccoli, bread, pudding with topping 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.

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 High School Board Room. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 888-234-1294, 320629-4030 or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org.

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

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Feels good to hit the road, y’all Gosh, I love road trips. Growing up, my folks and us four kids would clamber into the family wagon and head off across the USA – west coast, east coast, all over – about once a year. There’s nothing like that feeling when you’re driving through a mountain pass or seeing the ocean spreading out before you for the first time. And when you drive it, you really feel the differences as you travel across the country – how the landscape changes over the miles, the interesting regional businesses and town names, and you find that point somewhere in mid-Missouri Editor’s where people stop saying “you guys” and start saying “y’all.” Soapbox So my lovely bride and I decided to road trip this February a week, destination AusMike tin, Texas – but really to see what we could of America along the way. Gainor It didn’t take us long to come up with a couple of rules of the road. 1. If you’re looking for food in a small town, head for the busiest spot. That’s where the locals go, and they know. This rule never failed us. For instance, when you find yourself hungry and in the vicinity of Stroud, Oklahoma, head to Dawn’s Cafe (“Great Food, Served with Attitude!”). Their specialty is the Tyler Burger – a one-pound beef patty with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onions, stuffed between (and here’s the kicker) two grilled cheese sandwiches. If you’re not ready for that monster you can do what I did and try the Frito Pie, which turns out to be kind of a bowl of nachos (fritos instead of chips) that you eat with a spoon. Tasty! I have a weakness for ordering the thing on the menu with the weirdest name. That can get you into trouble, but when we were at The Pizza House in West, Texas it was absolutely the right move, because that is the place where they invented the Skunk Egg. They shred chicken, mix that up with onions and cheese, bacon, jalapenos and some other good stuff. They take about two handfuls of that mixture, form it into an egg-shaped ball, batter it, deep-fry it, and then serve it with homemade ranch dressing on the side. Is it good? My goodness. OK, here’s another rule. 2. Always talk to the people. They’ll tell you what’s up. It seems like our best adventures weren’t determined by websites or guidebooks – they were recommendations by whoever we ran into along the way. That led us to delicious BBQ in Kansas City and a place called The White Horse in Austin where a band plays real old-time honky-tonk style music and the dance floor is packed with folks of all ages. We managed to beat the weather heading south, skirting around storm fronts and getting lucky with a few warm and sunny days. Coming back to Pine City was another matter. Heading up into Iowa on Sunday we heard I-35 was closed due to Winter Storm Quiana, and a few miles north of Des Moines we saw why. There were so many cars and trucks abandoned on the side of the road we lost count – it looked like a disaster movie. We were stuck in Ames. On Monday, I-35 still wasn’t open, so we headed east across Iowa, up into Wisconsin, then circled back around to the Twin Cities. We got to drive through Kickapoo County in Wisconsin, which is awfully pretty to look at even in winter, but we weren’t crazy about spending 10 hours on the road waiting every minute for the next ice slick to appear. Finally, just before 11 p.m., we were on good old Henriette Road, and then back home. Whew. It’s great to be home, but I think we’ve all had enough winter here in Pine City and it can start to be spring anytime now. Here’s hoping you had a wonderful week yourself. When life gives you blizzards, you gotta make snow angels. MIKE GAINOR is the editor of the Pine City Pioneer. Contact him at editor@pinecitymn. com or 320-322-5241.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vote for experience To the Editor: Experience matters. District 11B will be sending a representative to the Legislature half way through the session. As responsible citizens we need to send someone who is experienced, has been involved as an elected official, and knows what to expect and how to react. The best person to fit that bill is Tim Burkhardt. Tim has been on the Hinckley City Council for several terms so he knows the needs of small cities within our district as well as the need for good roads and bridges. As past executive director of the Seven County Senior Federation, Tim understands the issues of seniors and will be a strong advocate for seniors in our district. With that knowledge comes the need for good, affordable health care for all. Tim is also a strong proponent for clean water and protecting our natural resources. Vote for the person with the most experience who can get the most done for the most people. Vote for Tim Burkhardt. Jim Sloan Pine City

Understanding community needs To the Editor: I would like to go on record as supporting Tim Burkhardt as state representative for District 11B. Tim has served on the Hinckley City Council for a number of years and therefore has the experience in how government works at the local level. His priorities reflect the needs and concerns of the residents of District 11B. He understands that healthcare, affordable housing and transportation are needs of all of us regardless of our station in life, but particularly for our senior citizens and those living in poverty. Tim will work for affordable healthcare and housing opportunities for all of us.

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Those of us living in rural areas travel two-lane roads, paved and unpaved. The expense of keeping these roads in satisfactory condition is a challenge not only for the state but also our cities and townships. Tim will make funding for roads and alternative transportation, such as Arrowhead Transit, a priority so we can get where we need to. Tim understands that none of us get everything we want and my way or the highway is not the way to get things done. He is a good listener and is willing to consider other positions and work to come to a workable solution for all. I encourage you to vote for Tim Burkhardt. Mary Jo Mettler Pine City

Seniors need to vote To the Editor: I am writing this letter in support of Tim Burkhardt, candidate for House 11B seat. While his support of programs and policies affecting seniors in a positive way is very well known due to his 20 year tenure with the Seven County Senior Federation, I would like to emphasize one particular need that seniors in our area have. That is the need for transportation. Seniors need rides for day by day travels and for long distance trips for medical and household responsibilities. This is not just a statewide concern, I have seen the need locally. Tim has ideas on how the legislature can uniquely address this problem. Having attended Pine County Board/Township meetings, I know that the population of our area is aging – in fact, seniors are the largest demographic in Pine County. We have significant shortages in affordable senior housing. Tim would be uniquely positioned in the legislature to work with our county board on this problem. His experience would be invaluable.

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My experience in knowing Tim for many years tells me that he is more concerned with the “bread and butter” issues of our daily lives than with the larger, push-button issues out there. This tall, quiet, gentle man would serve all of us so well in the state legislature. Please vote for Tim Burkhardt. Fran Levings Cloverton

Need well-rounded representative To the Editor: If you are looking for an urban/rural HD11B House Representative vote for Tim Burkhardt, a candidate for the HD11B that has lived the urban/rural experience. Tim Burkhardt has been a contributing resident of Pine County for over 40 years. He is married, raised two children, and is an active part of the community. Tim really cares about HD11B residents as demonstrated by his involvement in Hinckley City Council, Lakes & Pines Community Action Agency, Art in the Park, and Community Education. His resume is long and we encourage you to read it or talk to him directly (www.timbfor11b.com). Tim is a good, solid citizen of Pine County and a wise man. We are fortunate to have a candidate of his experience and caliber. HD11B is unique and we need someone to support our issues in health care, agriculture and broadband. We have been residents of Pine County for 46 years. Tom has been a Minnesota Licensed Electrical Contractor for 40 years and manages our tree farm. Jan taught in the East Central School District for 35 years. We know the need to have a well-rounded long time resident of HD11B who knows how we live to represent all of us. This is why we support Tim Burkhardt for Minnesota House Representative for HD11B. Tom and Jan Kurhajetz Willow River

To the Editor: When considering support for a Minnesota legislative office seeker, I look for a practical person who has a good understanding of the particular problems we face in rural Minnesota and who has some idea of how those problems can be addressed at the state level. I think many of us can agree that health care funding, road and bridge funding, available housing funding, school funding and jobs are state-scale issues that a knowledgeable office holder can actually influence. Tim Burkhardt has gained invaluable knowledge and insight into health care issues as the 19-year Executive Director of the 7-County Senior Federation. The Federation consistently voted affordable, quality health care as its number one issue each one of those years. He was also an active member of the Greater Minnesota Health Care Coalition. He knows as much about health care funding as anyone in the state. As a long time member of the Hinckley City Council and, more recently, as vice-president of the Minnesota Association of Small Cities, he has garnered the experience necessary to give him insight into the problems that smaller cities face – funding street work, housing needs and employment growth in our communities. Tim is a patient, thoughtful man who listens, questions, then listens again. He has a very competent skill-set on the “nuts and bolts” that keep this show on the road. Dave Baker Cloverton

Editor’s Note As stated in our Feb. 21 issue, the last publication date for letters criticizing candidates was the week of Feb. 28. The last publication date for letters of support for candidates is this week’s issue – March 7. No election letters will be printed in the March 14 issue.

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Below are last week’s most read stories on the Pine City Pioneer website at: www.pinecitymn.com 1. Nelson wins endorsement, faces primary: Nathan Nelson, the Republican-endorsed candidate for the March 5 District 11B special election primary announced endorsements. 2. Snow gets serious in Pine City: Heavy snowfalls and blizzard conditions over recent weeks have left students with their share of snow days, and everyone else – even Pine City’s Voyageur – peering through a snow haze.

3. March 5 primary set as 3 vie for 11B seat: Three candidates remain in the race to represent District 11B in the state house of representatives, and that list will be winnowed down to two on March 5. Candidates include Tim Burkhardt, DFL; Ayrlahn Johnson, Republican and Nathan Nelson, Republican. 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.

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PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 • Comments: 202-456-1111 or www.whitehouse.gov/ contact/ • Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Fax: 202-456-4561

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

CONGRESSMAN PETE STAUBER • 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 126 Cannon HOB, Washington, DC 20515 • 202-2256211 or Cambridge City Hall, 300 3rd Avenue NE, Cambridge, MN 55008 • stauber.house.gov/contact/ email-me

GOVERNOR TIM WALZ 130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-201-3400 Fax: 651-7971850 • Toll Free: 800-657-3717

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 • 612727-5220 Toll Free: 888-224-9043.

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Calls to National Problem Gambling Helpline spike an average of 30 percent this time of year An estimated $10 billion in bets will be placed on the NCAA basketball championship games during March Madness, some of it by problem gamblers. To mark National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is encouraging Minnesotans to learn about problem gambling and, if needed, to take advantage of the free treatment services paid for through lottery funds. “Minnesota has excellent resources to help people who are problem gamblers,” said DHS Commissioner Tony Lourey. “There are 30 providers across the state who offer problem gambling treatment services, and Minnesota pays for gambling treatment for people who do not have insurance or another source of payment. Funding comes from lottery funds, and no one is turned away if they can’t afford treatment.” Individuals in need of help for themselves or a loved one can call the Minnesota gambling helpline at 1-800-333-HOPE or text HOPE to 61222. Now in its 15th year, National Problem Gambling Awareness Month is designed to help raise awareness of the prevention, treatment and recovery services available for those adversely affected by gambling. Its 2019 theme, “Awareness + Action” encourages bringing this often hidden addiction to light. About two million U.S. adults are estimated to meet criteria for pathological gambling, and another four to six million people would be considered problem gamblers, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling. Problem gambling can touch women and men of all walks of life. College students are disproportionately affected; nearly six percent of college students in the U.S. are estimated to have a serious gambling problem.

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City council looks into pay, per diem issues BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

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. CITY COUNCIL SALARIES At the Feb. 28 city council meeting at city hall, Council Member Brian Scholin said that the city’s Ordinance Committee had been reviewing issues related to council member salaries and wanted to get the opinion of the full city council before making any recommendations. “Our salary has not changed in many years now,” Scholin said. “I’m not sure if it needs to or not.” Currently, members of the city council are paid a salary of $250 per month while the mayor is paid a salary of $300 per month. Scholin said that, according to a survey done by the League of Minnesota Cities, Pine City is somewhere around average when it comes to city council salaries. He said the council salaries and per diems in municipalities across the state are “all over the map.” “We’re not at the extreme low or the extreme high, that’s for sure,” he said. “Some of the small cities have high salaries and some of the big cities have really low salaries.” Scholin noted that, per Minnesota law, any change to city council salaries would not go into effect until after the next election cycle ends and the new council is sworn in January 2021. PER DIEM VS. STIPEND Council Member Mary Kay Sloan pointed out that the city offers council

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‘We sit on so many different committees and do so many different things that take up a lot of time – even though we are retired. And there’s some value to that. I think if you break out the hours ... I think we’re giving a lot of value to the positions, and the cost is not exorbitant.’ Carl Pederson Mayor of Pine City

members the option of receiving a per diem of $50 per meeting. A “per diem” is defined as a specific amount of money an organization gives an individual per day to cover living expenses when traveling for work. “I don’t know if any of the council members take per diems for committee meetings,” Sloan said. “I don’t take any.” Scholin agreed, and said other city councils are eliminating per diems. “It seems to me per diem is meant to cover your expenses, and I don’t have any expenses for going to meetings,” he said. Pine City Mayor Carl Pederson said he did take a per diem for the Fire Committee meetings, and said that he saw value in making some sort of payment to council members attending committee meetings. “We sit on so many different committees and do so many different things that take up a lot of time – even though we are retired,” Pederson said. “And there’s some value to that. I think if you break out the hours ... I think we’re giving a lot of value to the positions, and the cost is not exorbitant. If our

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community keeps ticking up [in size] there’s going to be more required.” Scholin suggested that the city council eliminate per diems. “If that meant maybe we had to bump the salary up, that’s fine,” Scholin said. “It once was that way, but then we had a few people who never went to meetings, which is why we instituted that per diem quite a few years ago. I don’t think that’s an issue really now.” Pederson suggested that the term “per diem” be changed to “stipend.” A stipend is defined as a regular fixed sum of money paid for services or to defray expenses. “I wouldn’t call it a per diem,” Pederson said. “Maybe we need to reclassify this and keep it as a stipend, but then also if there’s mileage they’d be eligible for that if they needed to go someplace out of the community.” PLANNING COMMISSION PAY City council members also reviewed meeting payments for members of the Planning Commission. The nine members of the Planning Commission review applications for land use, conditional use permits, prop-

erty changes and expansions, and make recommendations to the city council on zoning and other issues. Pine City has a number of active city committees which involve community members, including Fire Committee, Public Works, Parks and Rec, Economic Development Authority, Housing and Rehabilitation Authority, Liquor Committee, Planning Commission and more. Of all these committees, only Planning Commission members receive pay. Planning Commission members currently receive $25 per meeting. “It is in the bylaws of the Planning Commission, and it has been in there since it was formed,” Scholin said. “I don’t know why it’s in there. I imagine the Planning Commission probably had an awful lot of work to do when they first adopted the ordinance, and then it has just never changed.” Sloan said that if the other committee members are unpaid volunteers, the same should be true for members of the Planning Commission. “It should be fair,” she said. “I don’t know if the money means a lot,” Pederson said. “I mean, $25 isn’t a lot of money. But it’s a thank you for wanting to help and serve on the committee.” Council Member Steve Ovick suggested they talk to the current members. “Perhaps just ask them – if there was no salary involved, would you still remain on the Planning Commission?” The council members agreed to research these issues and bring them up again at the end of April.

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Darren Troseth reeled in a 78-inch sturgeon on the St. Croix.

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10 Years Ago, 2009 Gary Gahler, president of Gahler Investment Group, has been awarded the Goldstar Financial Advisor Excellence Award by Goldleaf Partners, a national retirement consulting and administrative firm. Goldleaf Partners applauded Gary’s outstanding accomplishments and extraordinary contributions to the retirement plans profession. The Goldstar Financial Excellence Award was instituted by Goldleaf Partners to honor financial advisors who share their vision of success. Qualifications include: a commitment to a high service standard, leveraging technology to improve efficiency, actively marketing the partnership to new prospects and maintaining retirement industry expertise. The Sauser family has operated a hardware store in Pine City for 100 years. That achievement was enough to bring KSTP’s Jason Davis to downtown Pine City on Thursday afternoon. Davis is famous for “On the Road with Jason Davis,” a popular half-hour program in which Davis travels the state to uncover the unusual things that make Minnesota special. Sauser’s is a multi-generational family business and is currently operated by Mike Sauser. “We’re doing a feature story on a store that’s celebrating its 100th anniversary, but it goes back even further – 120 or 130 years,” Davis said. “It’s one of the oldest still operating stores – if not the oldest.” The hardware store opened in about 1875. Sauser’s grandfather, William A. Sauser, stayed in the Agnus Hotel in Pine City while working on the railroad. “He kept going by this old hardware store – it was like 30 years old even then. One day, the husband died or was sick, and there was a ‘for sale’ sign. He actually bought this whole place for less than $2,000.” Sauser’s father, William E. Sauser, operated the business before Mike took over in 1981. “The little guys, like myself – if you buy something here, it’s not always going to be at a higher price. If you buy it from me, the profit generally stays in the area. If you buy it from a big box store, it goes out of the area.” Pine City’s eighth grade boys’ basketball team ended their season last week with an impressive 13-1 record. Playing on the team this season were Bob Pitzen, Jake Brytowski, Charlie Miller, Telby Madison, Jordan Rarick, Tim Rubbelke, Brickre Fischer, Danny Franklin, Shaun Hollenkamp, Adam Martin, Michael Bremer, and were coached by coach Rademacher.

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Girls pleased with tough play in 1994 Junior Heather Cummings tries to swat the ball out of the Onamia guard’s hands. The Dragons were knocked out of the playoffs Wednesday, March 2 in the semiﬁnal game. The ﬁnal score was 36-28. The Dragons showed their toughness, sticking close and not giving up.

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50 Years Ago, 1969 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shatava have received word that their son, Specialist 4, LeRoy Shatava, has been awarded a Bronze Star and also the Purple Heart in Vietnam. LeRoy was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery in action in the first week of February in the field, however, it was not until three weeks later that he was wounded. The telegram to his parents stated that the wounds were not serious. The possibility that a cable TV system might be installed in Pine City and several other communities of the area came up Wednesday evening of last week when a representative of a cable TV company appeared before the village council at its regular March meeting.

75 Years Ago, 1944 The Sandstone Panthers came through Tuesday

afternoon to trip up the Pine City Dragons in the preliminary matches of the District 25 tournament held in the local auditorium by the score of 39 to 21. Pursuant to the Revenue Act of 1943, the following rates of postage and fees as increased by the act, shall be charged on and after March 26, 1944. All first class mail now chargeable at 2 cents per ounce, increased to 3 cents. Air mail will increase from 6 cents to 8 cents an ounce between post offices on the mainland of the United States, including Alaska.

100 Years Ago, 1919 J.P. Castleman, of Minneapolis, was arrested by Sheriff Hawley at that place on Wednesday, charged with swindling Pine County residents on mortgages secured on the strength of forged deeds. He suffered a nervous breakdown following his arrest, and is confined in the city hospital there pending his recovery, when he will be brought to Pine County to answer the charges. Make your plans now to attend the Farmers’ convention in the armory at Pine City, Saturday, March 29, beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing all day. Bring yourself, your wife and all your children and tell your relatives and friends. Special bargains will be given by all the merchants.

125 Years Ago, 1894 Building in this place has begun, there now being a couple of houses in the course of construction. As soon as the weather permits there are more ready to commence. By the way it starts up, there will be more building done here this summer than ever before.

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The wonder of nature will be on display throughout March at Pine Center for the Arts. Glenn Terry, featured artist, is bringing “Glorious Nature: A Selection From 100 and More Views of Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve” to the gallery. “The spirit of nature, and the nature of spirit is my muse,” Terry said. “The works in this exhibit are all from the 5,600 wonder-filled acres of Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, a gem in East Bethel, Minnesota containing the intersection of three major biomes, and where scientists come from around the world to study and do research.” While Terry has been sculpting and painting portraits, murals and landscapes for over 30 years, his latest exhibit is entirely landscape paintings, acrylic on board and one pastel on paper. “I grew up in an environment rich with great artistic and architectural patterns and felt the subtle yet profound influences of this aesthetic on my sensitive nature as a child. Never forgetting that, I have dedicated my life and talents to create patterns and forms in works that others may benefit from,” Terry said. “Children learn from the patterns in their environment, so I am careful to avoid disturbing, disjointed or jarring images. These cause stress on the viewer, which is the last thing one would want in a place of healing.

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Images of wholeness with depth of character or expressions that are joyful are needed. These provide comfort and a sense of safety, inviting the viewer beyond temporary distress toward a place of deeper reflection and growth. This is a valuable, if not oft recognized tool for healing and wholeness.” Terry’s work is guaranteed to inspire wonder and soothe the soul. “Glorious Nature” will be on display March 8-April 5, with an opening reception 4-6 p.m. on Friday, March 8 at Pine Center for the Arts. Light appetizers will be served. The reception is free and

open to the public. Located in Pine City, Pine Center for the Arts has been serving the Greater Pine City area since 2009. With a variety of programming opportunities, the non-profit, volunteer-led facility is a gathering place for artisans and art lovers alike. Artists interested in displaying their work or teaching others their skills are welcome to contact Pine Center for the Arts. For more information, please see www.pinecenter.org.

As sure as all things summer are sure to come, so are the Monarch butterflies. Soon, these amazing creatures will awaken from slumber and begin the 2,250 mile journey from Mexico to Minnesota. Join an informational class in order to learn how to help this declining species thrive. The group will be going over the “Beginners Guide” of creating a simple backyard habitat and raising Monarch butterflies as a hobby. Whether looking to create a space in the yard to simply attract and support butterflies or to watch their amazing transformation up close, they will have information on how to get started with this affordable, easy and life-changing hobby. The class is free and will be hosted by Aren Dilts and Jane Leverenz at the Pine City High School Media Room (library) on March 12 at 6 p.m. Please reserve your spot by leaving a message on the “Miss Monarch” Facebook page or by texting Jane at 612250-1282.

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PINE CITY 71, MLWR 53 Moose Lake/Willow River (MLWR) was ranked ahead of Pine City coming into the game hosted by MLWR on Tuesday, Feb. 26; however, the Dragons held MLWR to only 14 points in the first half and came home with the victory 71-53. Seth Logan and Jake Adams led the Dragons with 20 points each. During the second half, junior Seth Logan reached the 1,000 career varsity point milestone as a Dragon. Logan has scored all his points under head coach Kyle Allen and is coach Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fifth 1,000 point scorer. Koleman Lind also scored in double figures for the Dragons with 11 points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our assist numbers were low, our steal numbers were low, but our number of turnovers was also low. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show as high as a percentage as we would have liked,â&#x20AC;? said coach Kyle Allen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The numbers really say that our defense was on point, not in creating the turnovers that we usually like, but in the solid play that led to tough shots for them.â&#x20AC;? PINE CITY 102, HINCKLEY/FINLAYSON 71 What a fun game and what a great atmosphere. Pine City traveled to Hinckley/Finlayson, playing in front of a packed house on Friday, March 1. The last game of the regular season for both teams and a championship on the line, Pine City showed up to play and defeated Hinckley/Finlayson 102-71. During the first half, Pine Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense was having a hard time protecting the perimeter and caused them to give up a lot of rebounds and second chance points to Hinckley/Finlayson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is a recipe for disaster,â&#x20AC;? said coach Allen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We saw some foul trouble in the first half with some of our â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bigsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which led us to going to the bench early and going with smaller lineups.â&#x20AC;? Due to Christian Fromm and Seth Logan facing some foul trouble, Kameron Jusczak, Chris Trudeau and Duke Waxberg all gave big minutes in the first half. Konnor Jusczak played great underneath the boards, doing everything he could to create room for rebounds. Jusczak also hit some big three-point shots in the final minutes of the first half to give Pine City a four point lead at half time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coming out of halftime, I really liked how we focused in on our identity and philosophy,â&#x20AC;? said Allen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played much better on the defensive end, which led to better rebounding and more scoring opportunities.â&#x20AC;? The Dragons had four players scoring in double figures with Nick Hansmann leading Pine City with 22 points. Seth Logan had 19 points with an impressive eight total rebounds. Konnor Jusczak scored 18 points and Jake Adams had 16 points to go along with his three steals. Koleman Lind had a game high nine assists, followed by Adams and Nick Hansmann with four apiece. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winning the outright conference championship felt great, and now going back-to-back feels even better. There was a lot of work in the early years that led to this. This is not something that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;just happened.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The boys that came before these groups that laid the foundation for what we can accomplish now are never forgotten. We wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be where we are without them,â&#x20AC;? said coach Allen. LANCE FURBER | THE PIONEER

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PINE CITY 66, SPECTRUM 50 The Dragons were able to outlast a very determined Spectrum team to advance in the first round of the section 6AA playoffs, with their 66-50 win on Thursday, Feb. 28. The Dragons hosted Spectrum and both teams came out shooting the ball very well; however, after a few adjustments, Pine City was able get some stops and slowed down Spectrum, allowing the Dragons to go into the locker room at half time with a 10-point lead. Eight Dragons put points on the board. Ellie Hasz had 23 points and Lily Wilson had 19 points. Hannah Lorsung ended the night with seven points, Alaina Steele had five, Ashley Faur and Meredith Kolling each had four, Sophie Lahti had three points to go along with her three rebounds and two steals and Jolie Wicktor scored one point. “The first playoff game is always interesting as it is like a new season,” said coach Ted Hasz. “We were very proud of how the girls came out and played hard and found a way to advance.” PINE CITY 44, ST. CLOUD CATHEDRAL 42 The Dragons advanced to the section 6AA semifinals after a thrilling 44-42 victory over the Crusaders on Saturday, March 2. The Dragons had a slow start and found themselves down 8-2 approximately five minutes into the game. In the second half the Dragons led by as much as 10 points, only to have the Crusaders cut the lead to one point at 41-40. Sophie Lahti hit a big three pointer to give the Dragons a four point lead with minutes left in the game, and from there Pine City was able to hang on for the big win. The Dragons were scheduled to play Royalton at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 at St. John’s University. A win would mean a game at St. Cloud State for the section championship on Friday evening at 8 p.m.

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with a wide range of mental health issues. “Back when Five County Mental Health was in the area, they had drop-in sites, and people miss them,” Crawford explained. “It was a top need identified by our Local Advisory Council,” added Sara Scherer, who directs the Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Service/Community Support programs at Lighthouse, and who designed and submitted the proposals for the drop-in centers on behalf of the agency. As a society, we have become aware that mental health has a significant impact on all aspects of our lives, including physical health, career success and family and social relations. This is why Scherer and Crawford both stress that the services at the drop-in centers are available to all, not just those with a diagnosis or ongoing mental illness. “All of us have days where we feel lonely, angry, overwhelmed, anxious or even depressed,” Crawford said. “At times like these, it’s often best to be around other people to vent or get help dealing with things. The drop-in center is whatever you need it to be. It’s a place to come if you’re feeling a need to connect with other peo-

ple. One lady brings her knitting. Others come and don’t say much, just listen and enjoy the companionship of other adults. We provide coffee and cookies and people can bring their lunch or order in food if they want to share a meal. It’s very laid-back and social.” As one Pine City participant explained, “I go to the drop-in center as part of what I do to avoid having a bad day. It’s part of my self-care and helps me stay positive and connected.” The centers offer a variety of organized activities such as crafts and games as well as self-improvement and wellness classes. The calendar of scheduled events can be found online at adultmentalhealth. org, and community members may visit any location regardless of the county in which they reside. “These activities, like cooking and crafting or learning about others are therapeutic,” Crawford said. “They get your brain off your problems and get you outside your box. People always leave feeling better, either because of being with others or because they’ve been able to work through a specific issue.” Although licensed on-site therapy is not available, there is a separate, private room where those in need can talk with Crawford one-on-one and receive assistance connecting with crisis or coun-

seling services as well as with making phone calls, filling out paperwork and using the internet. Because the service is intended for adults, childcare is not available at the center. Crawford, who has her hands full with the duties of five drop-in centers, welcomes involvement from those in the community who have a particular skill or area of expertise they’d like to volunteer to share with others. “Obviously taxes are a big deal right now,” she said with a chuckle. “It’d be great to have a tax professional come in and answer questions.” Other ideas she has include learning about different cultures, computers, exercise, arts and crafts projects and life skills such as budgeting, organizing and dealing with stress. “There are all kinds of people in our communities who have knowledge and experiences that would be helpful to others, to help educate and connect and breakdown stereotypes that aren’t healthy,” Crawford said. “And, sharing with others can be just as therapeutic for the teacher as for the student.” Those with questions about the drop-in centers can reach Annette Crawford at 320-362-4343 or nnttcrawford@yahoo.com.

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implications of a guilty plea. “You do understand that entering this plea today means that you’ll be back for sentencing and at that time you will be sent to prison for a very long time?” Martin asked. “Yes,” Root responded. He said he understood the charges, the plea, and the fact that making this deal meant he could not appeal later. “I just want to make sure that you understand what this means in years... at a minimum you’re going to go to prison for about 20 years,” Martin said. “Do you understand that?” “Yes,” Root said. Root’s attorney Ryan Pacyga had Root describe the events of Aug. 4. Root said he gave Hughes money to purchase marijuana from him, but Hughes gave him a bag with shredded paper instead. Root said he went to his home with friends and retrieved a Glock

pistol, then rode over to the trailer park in the passenger side of the front seat. Root’s friend went in to speak to Hughes, then Hughes came out shouting at Root, who was still sitting in the vehicle’s passenger side. Root said he was afraid of Hughes, and believed he had a gun. He said he saw Hughes lift his shirt and then pulled out his gun and shot Hughes. He said Hughes was facing toward him on the first shot, but then Hughes’ body spun around. “You shot him from behind, is that true?” Pacyga asked. “Yes,” Root responded. “And even if your first shot was in self-defense, you agree that by continuing to shoot that it was not reasonable force.” “Yes,” Root agreed. “While you might not have come there with the intent to kill him that day, you agree that you believe that by shooting someone at close range multiple times with

that Glock ... would have the result of killing him; you understand that?” “Yes,” Root said. Frederickson had Root confirm that after he left the scene he wiped the handgun down. “What was the purpose of wiping it down?” Frederickson asked. “Just trying to get rid of any evidence,” Root responded. He said he threw the gun and remaining ammo out the window. Frederickson also pointed out that Root shot Hughes four times. “At least three of the shots were from the back,” Frederickson said. “At first it was in self-defense, and then after that I just couldn’t stop,” Root said. “I thought – I knew he had a gun, but I just shot, and I couldn’t stop myself from shooting.” Root’s sentencing is set for April 3 at 8:30 a.m. at the Pine County Courthouse.

Got ice dams? MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Ice dams, both awe-inspiring and terrifying, are showing up on many Minnesota homes this winter thanks to heavy snowfall and extreme cold. The Minnesota Department of Commerce offers tips for how to deal with ice dams now and how to prevent them in the future, which can also save you money on your heating bills. One way to prevent ice dams is by removing snow from your roof. While you can try to do it yourself with a snow rake, it may be best to hire a professional snow remover, especially if it takes getting on the roof or using a ladder. Put safety first. If you have an ice dam that is already causing water damage to your interior ceilings and walls, hire a professional ice dam removal service that uses steamers. A few things you should not do: • Do not install heating cables. They will shorten the life of your roof and add to your energy costs.. • Do not remove ice with chippers, chemicals or heat. These can damage shingles, gutters and other building components. • Do not add roof vents, including powered vents. They will not eliminate ice dams and often make the problem worse. PREVENTING FUTURE ICE DAMS Ice dams are not caused by roofing, ventilation or gutter problems, as often believed. The real problem is a home that is leaking warm air. Due to inadequate air sealing, heat from the home’s interior gets into the attic and melts the underside of the snow on the roof. The melted snow water flows down the roof surface until reaching a cold spot, such as the eaves or soffit, where it forms a frozen dam. Over time, especially with a snow-covered roof in subfreezing temperatures, more ice can build up. Eventually, water starts seeping into the home. Because the primary cause of ice dams is warm air leaking from the attic, the best prevention is to seal leaks with caulking or expanding spray foam, with attic insulation installed to a minimum of R-50 as space allows. ENERGY ASSESSMENT: SAVE ENERGY AND PREVENT ICE DAMS An advanced home energy assessment, or audit, is your first step to preventing ice dams and making your home more energy efficient. The assessment will use equipment such as an infrared camera to find attic air leaks and how to seal them. A home energy audit can be arranged through your local utility, a nonprofit energy group or an HVAC professional. Once problem areas are detected, get bids from at least two licensed contractors to have the work done. For more information on preventing ice dams, sealing air leaks and adding insulation, check out the Commerce Department’s Home Energy Guide (mn.gov/commerce/home-energy). Contact the Commerce Department’s Energy Information Center at energy.info@state.mn.us or 800-657-3710 with energy questions.

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Family Pathways March Food & Fund Drive

March Campaign March Campaign Overview Minnesota FoodShare began its work in 1982 with a campaign advanced by congregations to restock food shelves in the seven-county Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The effort was so successful and the need was so evident, the March Campaign became a statewide program just one year later. The largest grassroots food and fund drive in the state, the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign brings together various community organizations, businesses and faith communities to help stock nearly 300 food shelves statewide.

In 2018, over $8.1 million dollars and 5.5 million pounds of food were raised by Minnesota food shelves and Minnesota FoodShare. Minnesota FoodShare envisions a Minnesota where all residents have access to healthy food and no one struggles with food insecurity. The March Campaign addresses these issues directly and we invite you to join our efforts and advocate for longterm solutions to food insecurity and poverty in our communities.

As the abundance of donations from the holidays dwindle, the need in our community continues. The more we raise, Minnesota FoodShare provides a ﬁnancial incentive. Support Family Pathways through the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign and help restock their shelves! There are three ways you can help them meet their goal of $150,000 and 150,000 lbs of food:

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Rock Creek native shares experiences in Tunisia BY TANYA STARINETS NEWS@PINECITYMN COM NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

On Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m., Gayla Marty will be reading from her work in M progress, tentatively titled “Cooking in p P Paradise,” at Pine Center for the Arts. T co col This collection of 19 essays recalls her e rien nce ce as a coll colle ege exchange exch exc han ang student experience college i 1979 79 to to the northern northe north ern African African country in

of Tunisia Tunisia. a. Marty grew on grew w up po n a dairy daiiry y ffarm arm ar m in Rock k and graduated from City Creek, a nd g radu duated ed fro om Ru Rush sh hC ity it y journalism High School. Hi Schoo ool. She She studied stu tudied ed jou urnal aliism at University Minnesota, and went the Un Univ iversity ty of M inn nesot ota, an nd wen nt receive Master’s Enon to rece eiv ve a M astter’s degree degree e in E nglish. When Ma art rty yh ad ente ered gr radua ate Marty had entered graduate school, she was planni ing g tto o wr writ ite it te abou ut planning write about her experience p dif iffferentt in Tunisia,, but a different story wanted to be told at that particular

what emerged memtime. Instead, wha ha at em emer erge er ged ge d was a me emmoir oi ir about abou ab bou o t her out her family’s he fami family fa mil ily’ss farm. farm m. But Butt Tunisia Tu uni un nisia isia ia a back her mind. was not too fa far in the the b ack ac k of h er m in nd. d. memoir was Even Even Ev n the the he title tit itle chapter cha ha r of her me hapter memo mo oir w ass largely Tunisia. larg rgely set in Tunis sia. Compared memoir, “MemC omparred to herr 2010 mem emo em moir, oi “ oi Me emmory Trees: Daughter’s off a o ry of Tr rees: A Da Daug ug ught ght hte er’s Story o er Farm,” published UniverFamily yF arm ar m,” pu m, p ublished by the U nive err

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For the ﬁrst time, the new Pine City High School Auditorium will be the H venue for a candidate forum. ve The entire Pine City community is in invited to attend and take part in the forum, ru which will be held on Wednesday, Oct. Octt. 24 at the Pine City High School

2 YEARS Pine County Auditorium at 5:30 $64.00 p.m. m starting The Oct. t. 2 24 candidate forum will in inOut forum of County $83 $83.00 00 clude separate sessions for canarate

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provide cards. At At the end, candidates can andi d dates p pr rov vide an equal closing g sstatements, tatem ments, wi with th a n equ ual ua off time amount o tim me given to o each each candidate. can an nd diida date.

didates for the Minnesota State House of Representatives, esentatives, Pine City Council so that they can make an informed FORUM SCHEDULE and Pine e City School Board. decision before heading to the polls this The forum m st sstarts tarts arts at 5:30 p.m. with a The candidate andidate forum is a collaboraelection year. welcome and d in iintroductions. troduc ctions. tion of the he Pine City ity ty Area Are Chamber In a forum, orum, candidates g give ve prepared prepar • This will w be be followed follow wed by a discussion dis i cu cuss s io on 405 2nd Ave SE, Pine rema City rks • 320 320-629-6771• 629 6771• of Commerce, merce, Pine ne Technical & ComCom remarks, then respond to o questions qads@pinecitymn.com S FO SEE FORUM, OR O RUM U , PAGE 8 munity College and WINDOW Victim that the audience submits on index

OBITUARIES

MARCH 7, 2019

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Betty J. Purdy Betty Purdy, a long time resident of Pine City, passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Isanti at the age of 83. Betty Jean Purdy was born Oct. 24, 1935, to Oscar and Myrtle (Jacobson) Struxness in Rush City. She had one brother, Robert Olson. She attended school and spent her childhood years in Rush City. On May 23, 1959, Betty married Donald Purdy and made their home in Pine City. They welcomed a son, Mark, and daughter, Nancy. In 1997 Don passed away. Betty was a long time active member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Pine City and the Joy Circle. For many years she was president of the Women of the ELCA, planning and working tirelessly at many events and funerals through the years. She was also an active member of the quilting group; through the years the quilters have donated hundreds of quilts. Spending time at church and volunteering was important to her; she enjoyed people and serving others. Through her church activities and countless hours volunteering she made many good friends. Betty worked in the food industry for many years as a baker, employed at The Grant House and later at Nicoll’s Cafe. She woke up very early for many years, baking her fabulous pies, sweet rolls, cookies and rice pudding. In addition to working at the restaurants, she catered many events and found time to make lefse during the holidays. Spending time with her kids and grandkids brought Betty so much joy. For the people who knew her well and anyone just meeting Betty; she loved to tell stories of her grandsons, they were her pride and joy. She loved her family so much and showed them in so many ways. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Betty is survived by her children Mark Purdy and

Nancy (Jason) Brunn; grandchildren: Corbin and Grady Brunn; sister-in-law Jenny Olson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Betty is preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Myrtle Struxness; husband Don Purdy; grandson Brandon and brother Robert Olson. Reverend Fred Hanson officiated the funeral service for Betty on Tuesday, March 5 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Pine City. Interment is planned for a later date at Milburn Cemetery in Pine City. Funeral arrangements for Betty Purdy are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

Michael B. Hudak Michael Hudak of Pine City passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at Firstlight Hospital in Mora at the age of 89. Michael Benjamin Hudak was born Feb. 12, 1930, to John and Barbara (Sladky) Hudak in Pine City. Michael served in the United States Army from Dec. 5, 1951, to Sept. 8, 1953, during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal. On Aug. 22, 1959, Mike was united in holy matrimony to Sylvia (West) Brown at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Pine City. Michael is survived by his wife Sylvia of Pine City; children: Linda (Tom) Winn of Fridley, Steve (Trish) Hudak of Stanchfield, Michelle Hudak (Scott Eekhoff) of Ham Lake, Kristi (Scott) Teich of Pine City; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Jean Christensen of Cambridge, Yvonne Lind of Rush City, Carolyn Sundvall of Washington, Pat West of Rush City; brother-in-law Dean Halberg of California; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mike is preceded in death by his parents John and Barbara Hudak; brothers Matt (Rena) Hudak, Cy

(Irene) Hudak, John (Elaine) Hudak; and sister-in-law Glennys Halberg; brothers-in-law James West, Donald Christensen, Harold Lind and James Sundvall. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan will celebrate a Memorial Mass for Michael at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with a time of visitation one hour prior to the service in St. Anthony Commons at the church. Memorials in Michael’s memory may be directed to: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 535 8th Street SW, Pine City, MN 55063; or Family Pathways Aging Services, 6413 Oak Street, North Branch, MN 55056. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

Mary Jane Larson Mary Jane Larson passed away Monday, March 4, 2019, at Burnett Long Term Care Center in Grantsburg, Wisconsin at the age of 91. Funeral service for Mary Jane Larsonwill take place, on a date yet to be determined, at Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg, Wisconsin with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. See full obituary next week. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 18

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WORSHIP GUIDE Church of Christ 815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Contact: Greg Douvier 320-336-8978 Dale Evangelical Free Church 45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN 763-689-5817 Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin Sunday School, all ages 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:25 am www.daleefc.com Awana, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Youth, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Pastor Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org Sunday Worship Celebration 10:30 AM Sunday School, Preschool-Gr 6 10:30 AM Wednesday Youth Group 6:15 PM Grace Baptist Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.

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

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

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

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

Henriette Community Church (Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9:00a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m. Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist 550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 535 8th St. SW, Pine City 320-629-2935 Monsignor Alek Suchan www.icchurchpinecitymn.org office@icchurcpinecitymn.org Mass: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 10 am, Confession: Saturday 4-4:30p.m., Sunday 9:15-9:45a.m. Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture programs during both services. www.JourneyNorthChurch.com

Living Hope Christian Center Assembly of God Pastor Andrew Shaw 11914 Fairway Rd SW, Pine City 320-629-6136 www.livinghopepinecity.org livinghopepinecity@gmail.com Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Living Water Fellowship 915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities. Open Arms Church of God 406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday Worship at 8 and 9:30 Wednesday worship at 7:30 Thursday worship at 5:30 Please join us in praise!

Pine City Evangelical Free Church 625 Golf Ave SW Pastor Joel Preston Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Nursery (infant-3yrs) all morning Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc. com St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. South Pine Baptist Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN Pastor Dennis Eng 320-336-9292 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. (Call for location) www.southpinebaptist.org Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m. Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683

The businesses below invite you to attend the house of worship of your choice. To be included in the Worship Guide or to make changes to your listing please contact Mel at 320-322-5243 or email mel@countystar.com

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COLLEGE Dean’s list Jacob Barstad, Connor Downs, Breckan Pangerl, Jaysa Saumer and Kelly Saumer, all of Pine City, were named to the 2018 fall semester dean’s list at St. Cloud State University. Devon Bonkoski from Sturgeon Lake earned dean’s list honors from Northwest Technical College in Bemidji at the conclusion of the fall 2018 semester. The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (dean’s lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced. Ryan Feist of Finlayson and Natalie Kolling of Pine City achieved the honor list, Jenny Richards and Jenna Tekavec, both of Hinckley, earned high honors. Carina Guzik of Pine City has been named to Hamline University College of Liberal Arts dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester. The following students have been named to the 2018 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities:

Brianna K. Barstad of Hinckley; Jenna Hiljus, Anthony O. Pitzen, Samuel A. Roberto, all of Pine City; Deanna S. Wallin of Sturgeon Lake. Grand Canyon University has named Pine City resident Abbey Haug to its dean’s list. She earned a grade point average between 3.5 - 3.79 during fall semester. Abby Skluzacek of Pine City has been named to the dean’s list at Pine Technical & Community College for fall semester 2018. She is the daughter of Loren and Robin Skluzacek.

Graduates St. Cloud State University graduated more than 700 students during fall semester 2018. Local students included: Braham resident Amie Shockman, Bachelor of Elective Studies, Liberal Studies, Summa Cum Laude; Brook Park resident Coleman Lombard, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Magna Cum Laude; and Pine City resident Sydney Rydberg-Olsen, Bachelor of Science, Art Education, Cum Laude.

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Steele 50th anniversary

good news travels fast with....

The family of Ed and Barb Steele welcome friends and neighbors to a 50th anniversary open house on Saturday, March 16, 1-5 p.m., Chengwatana Town Hall, 27136 Forest Road, Pine City, 55063. No gifts, your presence is gift enough!

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PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Feb. 24 - March 3 Theft, burglary, vandalism

Feb. 24, 2:01 p.m., report of burglary, 4th St. SE, Pine City. Feb. 24, 4:52 p.m., report of MVA property damage, Henriette Rd., Pine City. Feb. 25, 1:06 p.m., report of MVA property damage, Main St. S, Pine City. Feb. 25, 6:53 p.m., report of fraud/scam/ID, Link Dr. SE, Pine City. Feb. 27, 1:17 p.m., report of property lost/found, Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City. March 1, 1:09 p.m., report of counterfeit, Main St. S, Pine City. March 1, 3:47 p.m., report of hit and run property, 3rd Ave. SW, Pine City. March 2, 9:57 a.m., report of fraud/scam/ID, Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City. March 2, 2:19 p.m., report of hit and run property, Edgewater Rd. NE, Pine City.

Miscellaneous

Feb. 24, 11:07 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City. Feb. 26, 10:32 a.m., report of threats, Main St. S, Pine City. Feb. 26, 2:12 p.m., report of kidnap, Hwy 70, Pine City. Feb. 27, 2:08 p.m., report of criminal sex conduct, Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City. Feb. 28, 11:59 a.m., report of drug incident, 8th St. NW, Pine City. Feb. 28, 8:47 p.m., report of customer trouble, 5th St. SE, Pine City. March 1, 8:38 a.m., report of juvenile trouble, 6th Ave. SW, Pine City. March 1, 9:58 p.m., report of lift assist, 8th St. SW, Pine City. March 2, 4:17 a.m., report of disturbance, Emerald Ave., Pine City. March 2, 3:33 p.m., report of disturbance, Main St. S, Pine City.

Jail roster

Feb. 25, Ronald Allan Seebold, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- sale- marijuana mixture except small amount of marijuana with no remuneration; trafficdrivers licensedriving after revocation; insurance- no proof of insurance. Feb. 25, Daniel Richard Cramsie, writ, assault4th degree- correction emp/prob. officer/ prosecutor/ judge- intentionally transfers bodily

fluids. Released Feb. 27. Feb. 25, Lawrence Bernard Jackson III, probable cause, trafficdrivers licensedriving after revocation. Released Feb. 27. Feb. 25, Zachary Logan Johnson, probable cause, fleeing a peace officer by a means other than a motor vehicle. Released Feb. 27. Feb. 25, Zachary Kenneth Tepsa, Pine County warrant: unspecified warrant, giving peace officer false name- of another person; possess ammo/any firearm- conviction or adjudicated delinquent for crime of violence. Released Feb. 27. Feb. 25, Dune Alein Miles Alloway, hold for other agency: unspecified warrant. Released Feb. 26. Feb. 25, Melissa Ann Maloney, Pine County warrant: bench- gross misdemeanor, giving peace officer false name- of another person; motor vehicle registration- operate vehicle with expired registration; trafficdrivers licensedriving after revocation; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released Feb. 26. Feb. 25, Linda Marie Vork, summons, liquorpurchase/sell/ barter/ furnish/ give to u/21 yr. Released Feb. 25. Feb. 25, Sara Ann Ziegler, summons, financial transaction card fraud- use- no consent. Released Feb. 25. Feb. 26, Michael Alan Sjostrom, under sentence, thefttake/use/transfer movable property- no consent, Pine County warrant, terroristic threats- reckless disregard risk. Feb. 26, Julia Jean Julien, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- sale- marijuana mixture except small amount of marijuana with no remuneration; theft... Feb. 26, Demetrius Langford, under sentence, wrongfully obtaining assistance- theft- by false stmts, concealment, impersonation. Feb. 26, Tristen Otto Salminen, Pine County warrant, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours; disorderly conduct- brawling or fighting. Feb. 26, Daniel Jay Dean Jr., Pine County warrant: probation violation- MS warrant, give peace officer false name/birthdate/ID card; violate no contact order- within 10 years of the first of two or more convictions. Released Feb. 28. Feb. 26, David Wayne Feist, parole/probation violation, disorderly conduct, harassment, restraining order- violate restraining order, terroristic threats-reckless disregard risk. Released

Feb. 28. Feb. 27, Coleton John Mitthun, Pine County warrant, burglary- 2nd degree- dwelling; thefttake/drive motor vehicle- no owner consent; carry BB gun/rifle/shotgun/aslt wpn- public place. Feb. 27, Michael Dennis Brew, probable cause, 4th degree driving while impaired. Released March 1. Feb. 27, Justin Bryan Sun, probable cause, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol, alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours. Released March 1. Feb. 27, Derek Justin Skajewski, writ, trafficdrivers licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Feb. 28. Feb. 27, Bridget Lee Long, summons, assault5th degree- gross misdemeanor, disorderly conduct. Released Feb. 27. Feb. 27, Jennifer Marie Peterson, hold for other agency: bench felony warrant. Released Feb. 27. Feb. 27, John Benjamin Shabaiash, Pine County warrant: bench- gross misdemeanor, domestic assault- GM- subsequent violation; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released Feb. 27. Feb. 28, Christopher Giampolo, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession. Feb. 28, David Lee Wilkes, probable cause, damage to property, domestic assault- felony; hold for other agency, crim agnst admn just-feparole violation. Feb. 28, Ronald Theodore Fischer, under sentence: serving 4 days- concurrent. Released March 3. Feb. 28, Carlos Juan Lopez, hold for other agency: failure to appear warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released March 2. Feb. 28, Adam John Jendro, writ, thefttake/ use/transfer movable property- no consent. Released March 1. Feb. 28, Veronica Leigh Ann Jones, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released March 1. Feb. 28, Cynthia Jayne Waight, hold for other agency: unspecified warrant. Released March 1. Feb. 28, Zverion Thierre Jackson, summons, harassment, restraining order- violate restraining order. Released Feb. 28. Feb. 28, Alexander Thomas Petroselli, summons, assault- 5th degree- inflict or attempt bodily harm. Released Feb. 28.

March 1, Michael Schultz, under sentence, stalking- repeatedly make telephone calls, sends texts, induce victim to make calls. March 1, Jeffrey John Aronson, probable cause, receiving stolen property; pre-trial supervision violation, disorderly conduct. March 1, Michael Lee Spalding, under sentence, burglary- 3rd degree- steal/commit felony or gross misd; receiving stolen property. March 1, Thomas Gerald Walberg, hold for other agency, theft-definitions... motor vehicle registration- operate vehicle with expired registration, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, thefttake/use/transfer movable property- no consent. March 1, Angelique White, Pine County warrant, trafficdrivers licensedriving after suspension; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana; introduce contraband- drug/liquor into jail/lockup/ prison; trespass- premises of another- refuse to depart; trespass- occupy/enter dwelling/ locked/posted build; giving peace officer false name- of another person. March 1, Nicole Marie Cortez, Pine County warrant: probation violation- Fe, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. Released March 2. March 1, Salena Marie Long, Pine County warrant: bench- misdemeanor, thefttake/ use/transfer movable property- no consent. Released March 1. March 2, Justin Lee Niesen, hold for other agency, probation violation; probable cause, drugs5th degree controlled substance- possession; give peace officer false name. March 2, Merle Lee Skinaway Jr., probable cause, trafficdrivers licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. March 2, Valareya Diane Leecy, hold for other agency: bench- misdemeanor warrant. Released March 2. March 3, Sheila Laurel Jensen, probable cause, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol; operate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours. March 3, David Scott Anderson, probable cause, disorderly conduct; DWI- 4th degree driving while impaired; obstruct legal processlawful execution legal process.

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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting – Tuesday, February 5, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. Board Room, Pine County Courthouse Pine City, Minnesota Chair Josh Mohr called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Steve Chaffee, John Mikrot, Jr., and Matt Ludwig. Also present were County Administrator David Minke and County Attorney Reese Frederickson. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chair Mohr called for public comment. There was none. Commissioner Ludwig moved to adopt the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the Minutes of the January 22, 2019 county board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence Pine County Chemical Health Coalition Minutes – January 14, 2019 Mitigation Plan Approval correspondence dated January 18, 2019 from the US Department of Homeland Security Pine County Land Surveyor Monthly Report – January 2019 Zoning Board Minutes – November 29, 2018 Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Mikrot moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Approve the Disbursements Journal Report, January 1, 2019 – January 31, 2019. Approve Amendment Number Eleven to the Food Service Management Agreement Between the Pine County Jail and Summit Food Service, LLC (formerly known as A’viands, LLC), effective January 15, 2019. This amendment reflects a 2.5% increase for food service in the jail. Approve the cancellation of 2016 outstanding warrants. Approve the setting aside of ten percent (10%) of the gross tax-forfeited land /repurchase sale proceeds received after administrative costs and special assessments are deducted. The 10% will be used for offsetting the costs associated with the cleanup/demolition of blight tax-forfeited properties. This is the same rate as was set aside in 2018. Approve the promotion of Kimberly Kylander, from administrative assistant III to full-time property appraiser, effective February 5, 2019, $23.17 per hour, grade 8, step 3. Approve the promotion, and appointment, of Mindy Sandell as full-time County Veterans Service Officer, effective February 5, 2019, $28.85 per hour, grade 10. Approve Deputy Assessor Troy Stewart and Senior Property Appraiser Jennifer Christensen to attend the PACE 2 course. Total cost: $250. Approve the Central MN Council on Aging Memorandum of Agreement for administration of the Older American’s Act. Pine County’s portion of the cash match for the administrative operation is $2,534.

Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve Resolution 2019-04 authorizing Lakes and Pines Community Action Council to be charged with the administration of funds made available through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program in Pine County. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to reappoint Mary Lange, representing District 3, and David Durheim, representing District 5, to the Extension Committee for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to grant to Richard Dvorak, adjoining land owner to Pine County tax forfeit parcel 20.0199.000, a 40’ x 288.13’ road easement for the appraised value of $100. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve Resolution 2019-07 and Agency Agreement #1033194 between Pine County and MnDOT which provides for payment by the State to the County for road life consumed on CSAH 7, 61 and 23. Authorize Board Chair and County Administrator to sign. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. County Administrator David Minke stated at the January 23, 2019 HRA meeting, the county’s desire for the HRA to be more involved in housing activities and the extent of the HRA’s desire to be involved was discussed. After county board discussion, Chair Mohr appointed Commissioner Ludwig as liaison, and Commissioner Chaffee as alternate liaison, to the Pine County HRA. A Special Meeting-Committee of the Whole is scheduled for March 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room, Courthouse, Pine City. The purpose of the meeting is Auditor/Treasurer Department updates and information on the creation of a wetland bank. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to close the meeting in accordance with Minnesota Statutes §13D.03 to consider strategy for labor negotiations, to include development, discussion, and review of labor negotiation proposals. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was closed at 11:00 a.m. Present: Chair Josh Mohr, Commissioners Steve Hallan, Steve Chaffee, John Mikrot, and Matt Ludwig; County Attorney Reese Frederickson; County Administrator David Minke; and Human Resources Manager Jackie Koivisto. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to open the meeting at 11:27 a.m. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0. With no further business, Chair Mohr adjourned the meeting at 11:28 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County History Museum, 6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov, Minnesota. Joshua Mohr, Chair Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to County Board of Commissioners The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www.co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 7, 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

pane tank situated thereon. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens)  9. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 14925 State Hwy 70, Pine City, MN 55063 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 10. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one]  is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is N/A  is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Stearns Bank, NA as assignee from Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank. 11. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 12. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee complied with all of the notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by the mortgage, or any part thereof. 13. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $88,490.43. 14. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $57,325.68. 15. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on March 21, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at Pine County Sheriff’s Department, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063, to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorney’s fees, allowed by law. 16. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months after the date of sale. 17. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on March 21, 2020, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under Minn. Stat. §580.07 or §582.032. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING/ELECTION The 83rd Annual Meeting of East Central Energy (ECE) will be held Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Braham Event Center, 655 8th St. SW, Braham, MN, 55006 and via live video at ECE’s Superior Operations Center, 3617 E. Baumgartner Road, Superior, WI, 54880. Registration begins at 5 p.m. at both locations. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. The purpose of the annual meeting is to review the 2018 activities of the cooperative and to announce results of director elections. ECE is an equal opportunity provider and employer. East Central Energy Board of Directors Secretary-Treasurer Linda Laitala Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 7, 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 represented 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 DATE: January 28, 2019 THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: January 25, 2006 2. Mortgagor: Anderson Commercial, Inc. (a/k/a AndersonCommercial, Inc.), a Minnesota Corporation 3. Mortgagee: Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank Assigned to Stearns Bank, NA (see #5 below) 4. Recording Information: Recorded on January 26, 2006 as Document Number 452104, in the  Office of the County Recorder  Registrar of Titles of Pine County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: Assigned to Stearns Bank, NA, a National Banking Association by written assignment recorded on April 15, 2010, as Document Number 486955 in the recording office stated in paragraph 4. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 43.0018.000 7. County in which mortgaged premises is located: Pine 8. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW ¼ of SE ¼ ) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty (20) LESS that portion that was conveyed to the State of Minnesota for highway purposes via Warranty Deed recorded on December 1, 2014 as Document Number A-517823, and legally described as follows: That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 38 North, Range 20 West, shown as Parcel 45 on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat Numbered 58-21 as the same is on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Pine County, Minnesota. Containing 2.27 acres, more or less. Together with other rights set forth below, forming and being part of said Parcel 45: Temporary Easement: A temporary easement for highway purposes as shown on said plat as to said Parcel 45 by the temporary easement symbol, said easement shall cease on December 1, 2020, or on such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes; excepting therefrom the existing buildings and pro-

MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Stearns Bank NA 600 Hillside Ave SW Pine City, MN 55063 Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 john@cabaklaw.com Attny Reg. No. 0388929 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2019 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

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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 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ROCK CREEK February 7, 2019 The Rock Creek City Council meeting was called to order at 7PM by Mayor Johnson. Members present: Dan Saumer, Sam Christenson, Joe Babolik and Dick Johnson. Absent: Pam Hinze. Others present: Nancy Runyan, Amy Thompson, Tyler Kroschel. Babolik motioned seconded by Christenson to approve the January 3, 2019 Council minutes. Motion carried all ayes. Johnson moved seconded by Christenson to approve the rearrangement of the Rock Creek Cemetery, in the spring Kroschel Land Surveyors, Inc. will mark the blocks with corner pins. Motion carried all ayes. Saumer motioned seconded by Christenson that pickleball players cannot use the tennis courts at all. The existing sign posting pickleball days and the hours of use will be removed and the city will post a sign: These courts are designated as tennis courts and basketball courts. Pickleball IS NOT allowed to be played on the tennis courts. No one can reserve the park or the courts. By order of the City of Rock Creek Motion carried all ayes. Christenson moved seconded by Babolik to approve the City Financial Report for the year ending December 31, 2018. Motion carried all ayes. Christenson moved seconded by Johnson to make a counter offer, asking for an interest rate of 2.25% on the 8 public fund certificates at Frandsen Bank & Trust and to renew them at their maturity date. Motion carried all ayes. Saumer moved seconded by Babolik that the City does not waive the Monetary Limits on Municipal Tort Liability established by Minnesota Statues 466.04. Motion carried all ayes. Christenson motioned seconded by Johnson to proceed with enforcement on Parcel ID #R43.0525.001 regarding the failure to comply with City Zoning Ordinance, Section 1000.21. Motion carried all ayes. Babolik motioned seconded by Christenson to approve payment of check #’s 14682 – 14723 and e-transfers totaling $22,613.43. Motion carried all ayes.

The family of Bob Josewsky would like to thank so many in the community who have shared their support during his illness and passing. Thank you for the calls, visits, flowers and food. It is evident that Bob impacted the lives of those he encountered by the outpouring of support. We especially thank Fairview Lakes and Southdale Hospital Staff, Pastor Bruce Thompson, Hustletown Community Church Congregation, Cindy Novy, Lori Thompson, Mike Carroll and Brady Helseth. Dale Clementson family Harlan Clementson family Randy Clementson family Terry Clementson family

The family of Leo Skluzacek would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude during our time of sorrow at the loss of our Dad and Grandpa.

Chengwatana Township Election Notice-Public TestMeeting Change Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Chengwatana Township, County of Pine, State of MN, that the Annual Election of Town Officers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019; at Chengwatana Town Hall. The election hours are from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at which time the voters will elect: One Supervisor – 3 - year term One Treasurer – 2 - year term The Board of Canvass will meet immediately following the close of polls. The Chengwatana Township Annual Meeting will commence at 8:05 pm, March 12, 2019, to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. In case of inclement weather, the election and meeting may be postponed until Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Absentee voting is available by contacting the clerk at 320-6292208. Public accuracy test of optical scan voting equipment will be done on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 9:00 am at the Chengwatana Townhall, 27136 Forest Road, Pine City. Due to the State House Special Election, the regular monthly meeting of the board has been moved from Tuesday, March 19th to Thursday, March 21st at 8 pm. Katy Overtoom Clerk, Chengwatana Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 28 and March 7, 2019 MUNCH TOWNSHIP NOTICE The regular board meeting and organizational meeting scheduled for March 19th has been rescheduled. The new meeting date will be Tuesday, March 26th, 2019, at 7 pm, at Munch Town Hall. Charm Dreier, Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 7, 2019 POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Notice is hereby given in accordance with Sections 8 and 22 of the Township Zoning Ordinance, that the

Planning Commission of Pokegama Township will hold a public hearing on March 18th 2019 at 7:00 pm, at the Pokegama Town Hall, 18336 Town Hall Rd., Pine City, Mn. 55063, for a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is proposing to establish and operate a Gun sales and wood craft Home Occupation Business. This application was submitted Rod Stevens and will be located on property located 14875 Edgewater Rd. Pine City. The Township of Pokegama encourages interested parties to attend public meetings and comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide comments and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments may be submitted to or delivered to, the Township Zoning Department prior to the time of the hearing. These written comments will be made a part of the official record. Questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Township Planning and Zoning Department at (320) 629-3719. Date: March 2nd, 2019 Gordon Johnson, Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 7, 2019 POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Notice is hereby given in accordance with Sections 8 and 22 of the Township Zoning Ordinance, that the Planning Commission of Pokegama Township will hold a public hearing on March 18th 2019 at 7:00 pm, at the Pokegama Town Hall, 18336 Town Hall Rd., Pine City, Mn. 55063, for a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is proposing to construct a 295 foot commercial wireless telecommunications Tower on property located on a 40 parcel off Homestead Road. This application was submitted on behalf of AT&T Mobility and will be located on property owned by Wings North Gun Club; Chad Hughes, located off Homestead Rd Pine City. The Township of Pokegama encourages interested parties to attend public meetings and comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide comments and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments may be submitted to or delivered to, the Township Zoning Department prior to the time of the hearing. These written comments will be made a part of the official record. Questions regarding this matter

can be directed to the Township Planning and Zoning Department at (320) 629-3719. Date: February 26th, 2019 Gordon Johnson, Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 7, 2019

CALL FOR EQUIPMENT RENTAL PROPOSALS Sealed proposals for EQUIPMENT RENTAL will be received at the City of Pine City, 315 Main Street S, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063, until 12:00 Noon on March 21, 2019 at which time they will be opened. Specifications and proposal forms may be obtained upon request from the City of Pine City or from the city web site. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to waive any irregularities. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 7, 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

OBITUARIES Thank you to the staff at Lakeside Medical Care and Rehab, Burnett Medical Center, and the St. Croix Regional Medical Center for the care and compassion that Dad received; to Fairview Medical and Hospice Staff for their outstanding care keeping Dad comfortable and peaceful through his final days. A special thank you to Monsignor Suchan, Deacon Gene Biever, and Deacon Mark Pulkrabek for the visits and prayers while Dad was residing at Lakeside and to all the Eucharist Ministers who brought Holy Communion to Dad. Also, an extended thank you, Deacon Pulkrabek, for the very nice prayer service at the visitation and to Monsignor Suchan for the beautiful funeral service, Kevin Cahill and Joni Nelson for providing the music, to Leo’s nieces and nephews who took part in Dad’s funeral service and to Dad’s grandsons for being pallbearers. Thank you to the

Knights of Columbus for providing an Honor Guard and for leading the Rosary. Thank you to the ladies of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for the nice lunch you served, and to Brady, Mike and the staff at Swanson’s Funeral Chapel for taking care of all the funeral arrangements. Special thanks for all the prayers and to the prayer chains from Immaculate Conception Catholic and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. The prayers are very much appreciated. Last but not least, to all those who visited Dad, whether it was just a couple seconds to say hi or a lengthy visit, it meant a lot to Dad. Thank you kindly, Dave and Wendy Mark and Sheri Cheryl Loren and Robin Perry and Natalie Rick and Brenda and families

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Jaye M. Carlson Jaye Michael Carlson’s life journey ended at age 62 on Feb. 21, 2019, after complications from a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born in Rush City on Dec. 23, 1956, to Mylo and Gladys Carlson, the first born son and third chil In the late 1970’s he child. join the Army where he joined met his wife. They both retu returned to Minnesota for a short time, and then mov onto Las Vegas, moved Nev Nevada and to Palo Alto, Cali California where they part ways and went on parted new adventures of their own Jaye returned to own. Min Minnesota in 1992 and live in Pine City and surlived roun rounding areas working as a machinist and various oth other occupations until he became very ill from the lung cancer and passed away a couple weeks later. Jaye will be missed by his two surviving sisters: June Wolf (John) from Woodbury, and Jean Sanders from Missouri, two brothers: Jory from Rush City and Jari from Woodbury, nieces, nephew, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Mylo and Gladys Carlson from Pine City and nephew Joshua Sanders from Missouri. We thank the staff of Mora Hospital, Abbott NW in Minneapolis, and Good Samaritan Society (hospice) in Stillwater for their amazing care on the last days of Jaye’s life journey. A private celebration of life and spring interment is pending. Cremation services by Crescent Tide, St. Paul.

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