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Farmers report difficult harvest, but record corn BY TERRY SALMELA NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Following Thanksgiving, most farmers had their soybeans harvested, but were battling the wet weather and fields to finish their corn harvest. “It has been a difficult harvest,” said John Swanson, Sales Agronomist for Federated Coop based in Ogilvie. “Soybean yields have been above average, but not as good as expected. On the other hand, corn yields

are very good everywhere and farmers in the Mora and surrounding area have had their best corn crop in history.” This is the third very wet growing season in a row. The entire growing season was wet except for a short stretch in August. “There were plenty of heat units to get the crops to mature with very good quality,” said Nancy Rys who farms with her husband Tom east of Rock Creek, have a grain drying and storage busi-

ness for 20 area farmers and a Pioneer Hybrid dealership. Despite the wet growing season, Rys said yields were amazingly good at 20-25 percent above average with excellent grain quality for corn. She has seen corn test weights from 57-59 pounds per bushel (the standard is 55-56 pounds per bushel), while last year she had seen a lot of test weights in the low 50s.

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Farmers made the most of clear, dry days when bringing in the harvest.

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‘Holiday Madness’ strikes this Saturday BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

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Neighbors serve neighbors on Thanksgiving Dave and Mary Jo Mettler brought in their tasty contribution to the annual community Thanksgiving feast put on by area churches and hosted by Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. More Thanksgiving photos on Page 8.

Sleigh bells will be jingling (ring-ting-tingling too) and carols will fill the air as Santa comes to town on Saturday, Dec. 1 for the Holiday Madness parade in Pine City. But though the 5:30 p.m. parade and tree-lighting ceremony in Robinson Park are highlights of the event, the madness starts hours before, and will end only after days of more festive fun. • Sharp-eyed shoppers will be finding deals all day around the area with boutiques at the American Legion, local churches, Pine Center for the Arts and deals at area businesses. Check the listings on Pages 12-13 of the Pioneer for more details. • Pianist Adrienne Roubinek and friends will be holding a holiday recital at Signatures Title (205 5th MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER Street) starting at 3:30 City workers hung holiday p.m., and all are invited banners and wreaths in the SEE HOLIDAY, PAGE 15

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Pine County unemployment hits new record low BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

The unemployment rate in Pine County dropped to 2.5 percent in September 2018 – a new record for the lowest jobless rate ever recorded in Pine County – before rising to 2.9 percent in October 2018, which is still the second-lowest all-time unemployment rate in Pine County since records were first kept in 1990 by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This continues a string of record-shattering months in the county. To put it in perspective, before 2018 the previous record low unemployment rate in Pine County was 3.4 percent, which had been tied in three different months: October 2017, October 2000 and October 1999. That record was broken in July 2018 when Pine County unemployment hit 3.3 percent, and broken again in August 2018 when unemployment fell again to 3.1 percent. As stated above, the new all-time low of 2.5 percent was set in September 2018, and the new sec-

ond-lowest rate of 2.9 percent in October 2018. DEED data shows that unemployment in Pine County traditionally rises in winter and early spring, then heads back downwards. After hitting 3.4 percent in October 2017 the rate rose to 4.7 percent in November and 6.4 percent in December. The unemployment rate hit a high of 8.2 percent in January 2018, dropping to 7.6 percent in February, 7.5 percent in March, 5.9 percent in April, 3.8 percent in May and 3.5 percent in June. How low was Pine County unemployment in October 2018 compared to surrounding counties? It was lower in Chisago County (2.3 percent), Carlton County (2.5 percent), Isanti County (2.5 percent) and Kanabec County (2.6 percent). It was higher in Aitkin County (3.1 percent). The highest-ever recorded Pine County unemployment rate was 16.4 percent in February 1991. Pine County had a labor force of 14,992, with 14,555 employed and 437 unemployed in October 2018.

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The Pine County unemployment rate ﬂuctuates signiﬁcantly each year due to seasonal employment, but the overall trend has been downward since peaking in 2009.

MINNESOTA AND U.S. DEED reported that Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held at 2.8 percent in October. The number of unemployed Minnesotans was 86,118 which is the lowest since the last recession.

The unemployment rate in the United States as a whole held steady at 3.7 percent in October. In October, the Minnesota labor market gained 3,400 jobs when seasonally adjusted. Over the past year Minnesota gained 36,450 jobs, or 1.2

percent, and the private sector gained 1.3 percent. The national growth rate for the year is 1.7 percent total growth and 2.0 percent in the private sector. “With an overall 2.8 percent unemployment, employers are working harder to attract and

retain talent,” said DEED Commissioner Shawntera Hardy. “DEED continues to invest in programs that help connect workers to career pathways and employers.”

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary are pleased to announce Mr. Zach Stolz, 4th grade teacher at Pine City Elementary, is this year’s local winner of the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award. Mr. Stolz will be entered into District competition. Pictured left to right: Darlene Smetana, Auxiliary Americanism Chair, Mr. Zach Stolz, George Haberman, Vice Commander VFW, Marita Haberman, Auxiliary President, and Carol Belko, Auxiliary Vice President.

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THURSDAY NOV. 29 Junior high holiday concert The Pine City Jr. High School Music department will be presenting its Choir and Band concert on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. All are invited to this free concert, to hear songs of the season performed by the wonderful young people of our community. Call 320-629-4131 or email jkrinke@isd578.org with any questions.

Scout & Morgan author visit Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge will welcome author Allen Eskens to share “The Shadows We Hide,” the highly-anticipated sequel to Allen’s, “The Life We Bury,” on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at The Spare Room at Chucker’s Bowl in Rush City. Tickets include door prize drawings, light appetizers, desserts and coffee. For tickets or more information call 763-689-2474 or visit www. scoutandmorganbooks.com.

Driver improvement course A 55+ driver improvement course (four-hour refresher) will take place on Thursday, Nov. 29 from 5-9 p.m. at the Pine City Elementary School media center. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 888-234-1294, 320629-4030 or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org.

Snake River Valley Cons. Club The next meeting of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club (SRVCC) will be held on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m., at the Pine City VFW building. Contact Mark Madison at mmadison@northlc.com with any questions.

SATURDAY DEC. 1 Holiday Madness and Christmas Carol Parade Saturday, Dec. 1 is the annual Holiday Madness celebration and Holiday parade in Pine City. There will be various craft/boutique shows including the Christmas Marketplace at four local churches, Gals Ya’ Know at the American Legion, and the Snowflake Gallery at Pine Center for the Arts. Anytime Fitness and Fairview will host a “Jingle Bell Jog” at 4 p.m. and there will be Photos with Santa (by appointment) at Cabin Coffee’s. A Chamber Chili Cook-Off featuring six local businesses takes place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. New for 2018 is “But first let me take a sELFie” contest on Facebook and Instagram – Find clues and tag @pinecitychamber/#selfiemadnessinpine to win prizes daily between Dec. 1 through 12. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. at 8th

Ave. and Main Street, and ends at Robinson Park. Prizes will be awarded by the Pine City Pioneer to a first and second place winner for the most creative and/or entertaining floats. After the parade at 6:30 p.m. is the tree lighting and holiday program in Robinson Park with drawings for Chamber Bucks. Contact the Chamber at 320-322-4040 or visit www. pinecitychamber.com for more information.

along with tea and coffee will be served. Entertainment and door prizes are a special part of this holiday event. Tickets may be purchased from Historical Society members, at the museum and at Fabric Fashions and More. Email ileneoh@gmail. com for more information.

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Pine City Christmas Marketplace Four Pine City churches are participating in a Christmas Marketplace on Saturday, Dec. 1. Immaculate Conception, 535 8th St. SW, starts the day off at 8 a.m. with coffee and rolls and a silent auction. Beginning at 9 a.m., visit Our Redeemer Lutheran’s specialty shops featuring a “Scandinavian Sweet Shop,” crafts, lefse demo and coffee, quilt raffle and more at 825 Golf Ave. SW. Stop at First Presbyterian, 405 S. Main St., for cookies, lefse and chili & cornbread lunch, and finish the day (by 3 p.m.) browsing craft, artist and vendor booths at Pine City Evangelical’s Lighthouse, 1045 Main St. S.

Songs of the Stage The next Songs of the Stage event, “My favorite Christmas Songs,” on Saturday, Dec. 1 begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Pine City American Legion. The emcee team of Mary Ellen Sauser and Elisa Mill will kick off an evening with a variety of vocalists including: Scott Tolzmann, Becci Palmblade, Jennifer Simonson, Laura Michels, Cassandra Olson, Jennifer Hansmann, Rachel Bigelow, Paula Schluck, and Kyle Hansen, with special guest Jay Schueller & Friends. Tickets are on sale at More Than Sprouts, Cabin Coffee’s and Three Twenty Brewing Co. Visit www.pinecityheritageplayers.com for information.

Youth open hockey & skating On Saturday, Dec. 1 there is youth open hockey at 4 p.m. followed by open skating at 5 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. All Pine City students and PCYH players skate free. Call 320-629-6995 for more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.

SUNDAY DEC. 2 The North Chisago Historical Society invites the public to attend their annual Christmas Tea on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 1 p.m., at the Rush City Community Center. Society members will be hosting individual tables, set with their special Christmas dishes, linens, tableware and centerpieces. A tasty lunch

City. Toys for Tots donations (new and unwrapped toys and/ or monetary donations) will be accepted at this event and through Dec. 7. For more information call 320-591-1620.

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Adult open hockey On Sunday, Dec. 2 there is adult open hockey at 8:45 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 8:15 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter. weebly.com.

MONDAY DEC. 3 PCHS holiday concert The Pine City High School Music department will be presenting its Senior High Choir and Band Concert on Monday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. All are invited to this free concert to hear songs of the season. Call 320-629-4131 or email jkrinke@ isd578.org with any questions.

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On Saturday, Dec. 8 the Pine City Lions Club will deliver fruit baskets to seniors on their current delivery list between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Recipients must be home to receive a basket. For more information contact Kenny Halvorsen at 763-242-3086 or kvh4312@msn.com.

Share sustainable holiday ideas, exchange recipes and more. Class will be held in the media room of Pine City High School on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. For more information contact Jane at 612-250-1282.

Family Law Clinic The Refuge Network is sponsoring a free, open to the public, Family Law Clinic on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m., at the Family Pathways office at 6413 Oak Street, North Branch, MN 55056. Attendees will learn the basics on dissolutions and custody, receive helpful materials and have questions answered by an attorney. There may be an opportunity for two individuals to meet with an attorney after the main presentation. Consultations are on a first come, first serve basis. Visit www.familypathways.org or call Kim at 651-257-2890 with any questions.

Sign up for a carnivore tracking workshop at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8. Learn tracking skills, identification and interpreting gait. Then, reserve lodging at Luther Point Bible Camp (715689-2347 or email info@lutherpoint.org) and return to Crex Meadows on Sunday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a wolf ecology workshop. Call 715-463-2739 or visit www.crexmeadows.org for details or reservations.

SUNDAY DEC. 9 Legion Auxiliary cash bingo Play Legion Auxiliary cash bingo on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m., at the American Legion in Pine City. There will be cash door prizes and a ham raffle. Proceeds are used for veterans projects. For more information call Janet at 651-261-5123.

PFLAG Meeting The holiday celebration meeting of the East Central Minnesota Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays will be held Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. at Common Ground, the Cambridge United Methodist Church, at 404 North Cypress St., Cambridge. Anyone in need of support or answers on LGBT issues is encouraged to attend. Call 320-396-3128; 320-272-0069; or 763-552-0084 with any questions; or visit ecmnpflag.org.

Celtic holiday program The community is welcome to a free holiday program featuring traditional Irish and Scottish music by Laura MacKenzie at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 at the Pine City Public Library. Visit ecrlib.org for information.

DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS Thur., Nov 29 Fri., Nov 30 Sat., Dec 1 Sun., Dec 2 Mon., Dec 3 Tues., Dec 4 Wed., Dec 5

Homemade Mac ‘n Cheese with Kielbasa Meat Rafﬂe 5pm DJ Tuck 9pm-1am Hand Breaded Chicken Chunks DJ Tuck 9pm-1am Italian Beef Sandwiches DJ Tuck 9pm-1am Soup/Chili and Sandwich

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Hot Beef Sandwich and Veggies Juicy Lucy’s

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THURSDAY 11/29 Pine City Council: 8 a.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. WINDOW- Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Pine County LGBT: 7 p.m. Hinckley City Hall Comm. Room

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On Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. the public is invited to enjoy holiday music, cider, cookies and brief presentations at the Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine

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WEDNESDAY 12/5 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Pine County Board: Pine City, Pine County Courthouse, 10 a.m. Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine Center for the Arts, Pine City AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING Dec. 3 - 7 Monday: Beef chili, Italian lettuce salad, vegetable sticks, corn bread, applesauce Tuesday: Hamburger on a bun, baked beans, coleslaw, cookie Wednesday: Deviled pork chop, rice pilaf, squash, pears, chef’s choice pie Thursday: Chicken a la king, baking powder biscuit, peas and carrots, apple slices, pudding Friday: Salmon loaf, au gratin potatoes, beets, wheat bread, gelatin Cost is $4.00 for people over 60 and $7.50 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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‘Here we are, as in olden days...’ I don’t know if this happens to you, but it seems like every few years one of those old Christmas songs comes along and knocks me sideways a little bit. And Friday night it was the one that goes like this...

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“Here we are as in olden days Happy golden days of yore Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more”

Former Pine City High School band director Brad Mariska came back to town to play a holiday piano concert, and the Signatures Title building at the corner of 2nd Avenue and 5th Street was turned into a performance space for the evening. Mariska did a fantastic job, but when he brought up Becca Olson to sing “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” it became something kind of magical.

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“Through the years we all will be together If the fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.” Over the weekend my wife was decorating the house, and when she wasn’t having me run out to the garage for bins of our holiday stuff she was playing Christmas tunes, and I heard the Bing Crosby version of that song ... but the words were wrong. Instead of the “shining star” line, Bing sang “Until then, we’ll have to muddle through somehow.” What? Well, after a little poking around the internet I found a nifty column by Chicago Tribune writer Mary Schmichit. It turns out that song started out with a pretty depressing bunch of lyrics. For instance, the first words were, “Have yourself a merry little Christmas. It may be your last. Next year we may all be living in the past ... Faithful friends who were dear to us. Will be near to us no more.” That ain’t exactly the Christmas spirit. I tend to like the original version of most things, but in this case, I think the reworked version was a whole lot better. Don’t you? When we were listening to that song on Friday night, I was looking at that room full of smiling people, and thinking of how many of them have become faithful friends who are dear to me over the past nine years here in Pine City. And, I hope the fates allow us to spend many more holiday seasons together. Hope you and yours are enjoying these chilly, crazy pre-Christmas days. See you at Holiday Madness this Saturday! Mike Gainor is the editor of the Pine City Pioneer. Contact him at editor@pinecitymn.com or 320-322-5241.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Invisible disabilities and use of small service dogs To the Editor: To the employees of the store who bullied me and belittled me when I entered your business to shop with my service dog – there are some things you may not know. You violated ADA ruling by demanding to see certification for my service dog, insisting I place my small service dog on the floor and wrongly assuming that I must be using my service dog for no other reason than ‘emotional support.’ You obviously don’t know that a number of disabilities are invisible, such as (but not limited to) epilepsy, diabetes, seizure disorders, heart abnormalities, anxiety disorders, panic attacks and PTSD, all of which qualify a disabled person the legal use of a service dog. You took it upon yourselves to harass me that day and make hurtful remarks, which cut me to my core. You don’t know that if it wasn’t for my service dog, I would not be able to leave my home. You don’t know how many days of planning ahead and how much strength it takes for me, both physically and mentally, to make a trip into town. You don’t know how many days I spend bedridden, recovering after shopping in your store. You don’t know that pushing a cart around your store helps to steady my failing body, and that it’s the best exercise I can get most of the time, something I look forward to when I feel able to do it. You don’t know that as I shop my

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small service dog assists me by performing her tasks, essential to my health and well-being. You don’t know that a few moments of conversation with kind strangers in your store are often the only interaction I have with other people, due to my isolating illness, and how deeply I appreciate them. You don’t know how much your inappropriate confrontation about my service dog and your incorrect assumptions about my health traumatized me, making it even harder to leave my house, feeling judged and condemned by those who don’t know anything about what they can’t see. And lastly, you don’t know me, nor countless others struggling with invisible disabilities. Who might we be? Perhaps a veteran who bravely served this country, a cancer victim striving for a day of independence, a survivor of some unthinkable trauma, a once hardworking man or woman stricken with chronic illness, seeking a more bearable existence. If you need guidance in dealing with people with service dogs, please ask your employer. ADA guidelines provide for two questions to be asked of people who enter a business with a dog, to help determine whether they are implementing a service dog. You did not follow the protocol. You decided to harass and shame me instead. I’m writing this so that you and others will think before they judge those with invisible disabilities, and with the hope that you have learned not to react this way to people in similar situations. Sandy McKenzie Braham

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Between Halloween and Christmas To the Editor: Some of us had to put on our blinders, in many stores, avoiding the early Christmas tantalizers. We survived all the candy visitors. Now to stock up for turkey day, or whatever fulfills our desires. It is nice to see turkey in some form knowing that the tryptophan will kick in and make us restful. I enjoy this low keyed time of the year to just visit with family or to be appreciative of what we have. It officially need not be much, just something. When this day is over it is time to wake up to Black Friday and all the enticement to spend money for more things our recipients can get along without. There may be a few that really need a particular item. That is an exception. But I do know of a couple that would appreciate what I pick out. For the next 30 days we will put up with all the commotion and excitement. I do love to see our community with the Christmas, with the pageants, chorales and parades. The anticipation of Christmas is free to everyone. I hope to share it with all, regardless of their faith. Have a Merry Christmas. Dale Kuzel Pine City

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Law and order: Hollywood fantasy vs. Pine County reality I love many things about the television series “Law & Order.” The stories are interesting, the prosecutors are the hard-charging heroes of justice who d dominate the courtroom s scenes, and law enforcem ment always cracks the c case while entertaining u with caustic one-linus e After watching the ers. s show, I want to march i into a Pine County c courtroom with the s same mix of aggressiven ness and righteous ind dignation displayed by g grizzled prosecutor Jack M McCoy (played by the g great Sam Waterston). My only criticism o the show is that it of f forms the basis of most non-lawyers’ legal education. The show has deployed so many myths and falsehoods about the criminal justice system that it is difficult to undo the misunderstandings. When people ask me about cases or the justice system, I can immediately ascertain that Law & Order formed the basis of their inquiries. Here are common Law & Order myths, as well as the Pine County reality behind the myths.

Myth 1: Defendants can be held in jail without bail pending a trial. The most common misunderstanding from Law & Order is the belief that de-

fendants can be held in jail without bail prior to trial. While this may be true in New York, it is not true in Minnesota’s state courts. All defendants prior to a conviction have a constitutional right to a bail setting in Minnesota. The longest a person can be held without bail is 36 hours. After a person is convicted, they lose their right to a bail setting, which is why we can hold people without bail on probation violations. One thing the show gets right is that a judge is solely responsible for setting the amount of bail; prosecutors have nothing to do with whether a person receives bail or the amount. Prosecutors also have nothing to do with whether a family member, friend or bail bondsperson posts bail for an inmate, nor can we prevent someone from posting bail. Myth 2: The courtroom scenes are accurate. Although it is fun watching Jack McCoy setting a trap during a withering cross examination, I am annoyed that Law & Order ignores common evidentiary, legal and procedural rules throughout the courtroom scenes (unless those rules are necessary for the story). I’m frequently heard yelling, “You can’t do that!” to the TV during these scenes. Law & Order attorneys can make long speeches in the middle of asking questions to a witness, point to evidence that was never properly introduced, or make overly emotional pleas for the victim during the closing

statements – none of these things are allowed in Minnesota. Minnesota law is strict on what prosecutors can argue and introduce into evidence. As prosecutors, we are well-versed on these limitations because ignoring them may cause hard-won convictions to be reversed on appeal. I’m often asked why certain evidence is not argued; the answer is that we are not allowed to argue it (only Law & Order attorneys are given that leeway). The limitations mostly exist to protect the rights of the accused so that juries are focused on the case and not influenced by prejudicial factors.

prosecutors can do to speed up case disposition. I can assure victims and witnesses that cases will wrap up, my office will do our best to deliver justice, and we will offer support and answer questions as cases move through the system. In fact, my office recently hired a fulltime victim services coordinator to help victims navigate the criminal system and make sure that their voices are heard during the process.

Myth 3: Cases are quickly wrapped up. In a typical episode, law enforcement wraps up a complicated homicide investigation at about the 35-minute point. The show then switches to the bail argument and then suddenly to trial, with a verdict delivered at the 55-minute point (leaving the last 5 minutes for the scene I talk about in Myth 4). In reality, the wheels of justice do not rotate within neat 55-minute segments. Cases take many months to wrap up, with serious felonies lasting well over a year. If a case is appealed, litigation may last many years. The pace is one of the top frustrations expressed by Pine County victims or witnesses. Many feel that their lives are on hold or closure is delayed because of the long process. Unfortunately, there is very little

Myth 4: Prosecutor’s offices have a liquor cabinet. After the verdict is in, there is regularly a scene where the prosecutors are meeting with the district attorney in his spacious, poorly lit, wood-paneled office, either celebrating a win or waxing philosophically about a loss. At some point, the district attorney opens a liquor cabinet, grabs a couple of tumblers and pours some type of premium libation. My office does not have a liquor cabinet or any alcohol, which would be against Pine County policy. I suspect the New York District Attorney does not have a liquor cabinet in real life either. The county has also eschewed the wood paneling and poor lighting, preferring muted earth tones and fluorescent tubes instead. Despite the dramatic license Law & Order uses with the criminal justice system, I’m still tuning in. I can’t resist a good crime story.

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ECMECC is a consortium of 14 school districts and Pine Technical and Community College providing technology services and utilizing two-way interactive television to preserve, enhance and expand learning opportunities, examine and implement appropriate alternative deliveries of education, and optimize operational processes through maximization of available and emerging technology in east central Minnesota. This collaborative and agile process includes the entire educational communities of its member districts. They have been providing distance learning and technology services for over 30 years and their motto is: Making Great Things Happen for Students. ECMECC member districts include: Braham, Cambridge-Isanti, Chisago Lakes, East Central, Elk River, Hinckley-Finlayson, Milaca, Mora, North Branch, Ogilvie, Pine City, Princeton, Rush City, St. Francis and Pine Technical and Community College.

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10 Years Ago, 2008 School board members began their meeting on Nov. 17 with a tour of the construction areas of Pine City Elementary School. They found that construction is on track and within budget. Randy Harman of Kraus-Anderson Construction Company said the plan is to start remodeling the present media center and front office before school is out. He also said that in the summer 2009, the parking and bus lot will be torn up and redone. It should take six to eight weeks to complete. The gym is scheduled for completion in February and includes locker rooms and storage. Some classrooms have already been completed and were included in the tour. “Education will change,” said Elementary School Principal Dave Arola. “Now we are so crowded. All of this construction and the additions will be a big benefit for students, staff and the community.” Mary Nelson of Pine City has gotten much of her life back. Since 2000, Nelson spent many days of her life in a state of dizziness. After being tested for almost every illness in a medical journal, doctors confirmed that the vertigo Nelson experienced was caused by Meniere’s disease, a vestibular disorder and disease of the inner ear that controls dizziness and balance. The doctors decided to tackle a complex surgery that could vastly improve Nelson’s life. On June 16, a surgery called “vestibular nerve section” was performed behind Nelson’s left ear that completely cut the brain’s connection to the vestibular system. While there is no cure for Meniere’s disease, the surgery has a 90 percent success rate of alleviating symptoms 80 percent of the time. “Even if I never got better than this, I’d still take it,” Nelson said. “It’s much improved.” Even though her symptoms flare up from time to time, Nelson is able to do so much more than she could only four months ago. That includes being more involved with her two daughters: Erica, 3, and Monica, 14.

25 Years Ago, 1993 Army National Guard Pvt. April E. Wiener has completed basic training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina. Wiener is the daughter of Jodell L. Wiener, Onamia, and Randy R. Wiener, Pine City. She is a 1993 graduate of Onamia High School. Three Girl Scouts from the Pine City Service Unit were chosen to take part in the opening flag ceremony at the national Girl Scout Convention Oct. 22-25 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Girl Scout Cadettes Jennifer MacQuiddy, Casey Hall and Beth Smetana were the local participants. Chaperoning the Pine City Scouts were Darlene Smetana, Stella Werner, Vicky Cummings, Lori Hall and Olive Welch. During the convention Scouts visited booths from cities and countries around the world. The two cookie bakers were the most popular, offering samples of the new Girl Scout cookies. Thursday, Nov. 18 was the Ambitious Pines’ first 4-H meeting as a new group. At this meeting they had awards and new elections. Their president is Val Boeck; vice president is Maria Puziewicz; secretary, Kathy Drevecky; treasurer, Danny Anderson; historian, Brian Louis; reporter, Amanda Root; and council representatives Katy Drevecky and Val Boeck. The group decided it would be nice to help out local senior citizens by helping wrap presents and addressing letters and will be doing this on Saturday, Dec. 4. The phrase, “They’re baaack,” conjures up images that put people’s nerves on edge and make their skin crawl. Well, the Pine City wrestlers are baaack, and they plan to put the same anxiety into their opponents. “This team has no fear,” coach Wayne Hans-

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No ‘bah, humbugs’ from the audience in 2008 Last weekend Pine City High School delighted the community with ﬁve performances of “A Christmas Carol.” The production drew more than 1,600 audience members throughout the performances, breaking a record according to director Brad Mariska. Pictured: The cast of “A Christmas Carol” sings the ﬁnale of the show.

mann pointed out. “As a group they’re young, tough and hungry. By the end of the season we will be a force to be reckoned with, in the conference as well as in the region.” Returning letter winners for the Dragons are seniors Chris Hagfors and Dan Fedder, juniors Jason Koester and Paul Hesch, sophomores Ryan Bell and Mike Doenz and freshmen Peter Houle and Bill Runyan.

50 Years Ago, 1968 The board of directors of Northwestern National Bank of Bloomington-Richfield, Minnesota, elected Dale W. Teich assistant cashier, reports Bud Precht, president of the bank. Teich will serve the Bloomington bank as an installment loan officer after serving as installment loan manager in Montevideo. Lorraine Doenz, this year’s FFA Chapter Sweetheart will compete for the District VIII Sweetheart title at St. Francis next April. Keith Selleck, village clerk, issued a reminder to parents this week that it is unlawful for anyone to shoot a BB gun within the village limits. Selleck gave the warning after receiving a report of an incident in the village where youngsters shot out some windows with BB guns.

75 Years Ago, 1943 On Thursday morning, Nov. 30, all business places in Pine City closed their doors in tribute to Lieutenant John Sauser, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Sauser of this city, whose body was laid to rest in Calvary cemetery at that time. The Pine City fire department was called to make a run Wednesday morning when fire broke out on the roof of the A.G. Henning home in the west end of town. The fire department members quickly extinguished the blaze, which started from a leaky chimney and very little damage was realized. Nick Taugner, 67-year-old proprietor of the island hotel, located on the north side of Pokegama Lake, was found dead last Monday afternoon on the lake bank by a search of a party organized to find Mr. Taugner, who had been missing since Saturday evening. Death was caused by a gunshot wound through the brain.

100 Years Ago, 1918 The experiment of planting Chinook

salmon in several lakes of Minnesota has been tried the past two years, and is being watched with interest. Game Warden Degerstrom, of Askov, reported on June 5, having found a salmon seven inches long in Grindstone Lake, Pine County, one of these lakes stocked with this species. John Mohr, an old resident of the Greeley-Rush Lake region, was drowned in about nine feet of water under the bridge over Mud Creek, on the Rush City-Braham road, last Friday morning. The drowning man had broken the ice for a space of about 10 feet square in his efforts to get out of the freezing water before he was finally overcome. Company H was inspected by Major Chase Thursday night and complimented upon their appearance and record. After inspection Major Chase told the company he was rather surprised to find such a comparatively new company pass an inspection so well and surprised to find so many out on such short notice with such bad roads.

125 Years Ago, 1893 M.C. Tuttle of St. Paul spent a couple of days in this village this week, closing deals for land to settlers, who are coming daily and every piece of land is being taken up in the immediate vicinity of this place. Would it not be a good idea for someone to open an ice rink in the village this winter. We bespeak for anyone starting a rink liberal patronage. T.E. Ryan, one of our late settlers, called at the Pioneer office and had his name placed on our list for a year’s subscription. Mr. Ryan has been the means of bringing eighteen new settlers into this county from Grantsburg in the past eight months; these are the kind of men we are pleased to see come into our midst, and that knows a good thing when he sees it, and one that is not selfish but likes to see his friends and neighbors enjoying it with him. Such men are sure of a hearty welcome in Pine County.

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The community Thanksgiving dinner put on by ﬁve area churches and hosted by Our Redeemer Lutheran Church served approximately 300 people on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 22. Volunteers from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Zion Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church and Pine City Evangelical Free Church prepared and served the traditional fare. Food items were discounted by Chris’ Foods in Pine City and delivery was arranged via Chris’ Foods Manager Roger Theunick. Community members were notiﬁed of the meal by posters hung throughout town by Pine City High School National Honor Society members along with other publicity. It was a great day and there was just enough food with not too many leftovers this year. There was a lot of joy felt in the church that day, according to the volunteers. It took many, many hands to make it such a success.

East Central Energy will return $4 million to members in the form of capital credits refunds. Refunds will be reflected on the December bill. The ECE Board of Directors recently announced the refund, which includes all accumulated capital credits from 1993, a portion of 1994 and a percentage of all other years allocated to members. The refund brings the total returned over time to $78 million. Eligible members will see a bold blue line on their billing statement that says, “Capital Credits Refund,” designating the amount of their refund. The bill will be reduced by this amount. Members participate economically in the success of their cooperative. They help provide the capital that allows ECE to safely deliver reliable electricity. When there is a margin over the cost to operate, a portion is allocated to members, based primarily on their kWh use and cost of basic service. The allocated dollars are put into each member’s capital credits account. The board of directors determines annually if there will be a refund, and if so, what portion of members’ capital credits can be refunded. Most members of ECE for more than one year will receive a capital credits refund on their bill. Members who have moved may receive a capital credits refund check, which will be mailed to the address ECE has on file. Former members should call ECE, 1-800254-7944, if they believe the co-op does not have their current address. East Central Energy www.eastcentralenergy. com is a member-owned electric cooperative that serves more than 60,000 homes, farms and businesses in east central Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin, provides electricity and high-speed internet and community and business development and environmental services.

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Looking for a fun and fulfilling way to serve the vibrant East Central Minnesota arts community – and hang out with creative and interesting people while you do it? The East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) is accepting applications for membership on its board. ECRAC is the primary funding source for artists and arts organizations in our area, awarding almost $300,000 in grants last year. ECRAC welcomes new representation from the artist community. There are currently three board member openings for residents in Chisago, Mille Lacs and Pine counties. The board meets the third Tuesday evening of each month at their Braham office. Members review and award funding to artists and organizations. They also assess our area’s art needs, and help develop programs that impact the arts community. Board members are volunteers, but do receive meeting stipends and mileage reimbursement. Board members also attend grant-funded events. Please note that board members cannot apply for individual artist grants during their term. If this sounds interesting and you would like to become more involved in our vibrant arts community, consider becoming a board member. Visit www.ecrac.org.

Girl Scouts, Santa team up Get personalized letters from Santa mailed to loved ones, and help the Girl Scouts with their 2018 toy drive. Items needed to complete the letter are as follows: 1. Child/person’s name and age 2. Your name or relationship to child 3. Activity child likes 4. Gift child wants or is getting 5. Child’s home town 6. Name and full address of where letter will be sent All donations will go to the Braham Girl Scouts “Season of Giving Toy Drive.” Please mail all information to: Girl Scouts 400 Circle Drive Braham, MN 55006 Call Santa’s helper with any questions at 320-396-3628. Deadline to receive letters will be Dec. 18, 2018. All letters will be mailed by Dec. 19, 2018.

Watch for winter runoff Snow-covered and frozen soils make land application of manure a challenge. Producers run the risk of

runoff, leading to loss of soil nutrients and potential contamination of water resources. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency advises the following: Watch weather and field conditions closely for a safe window to apply manure. State and local requirements vary, depending on feedlot size, federal or state permit status, and local laws. Refer to your state or local permit for specific details on land application restrictions. When in doubt about restrictions, contact your MPCA or county feedlot official with questions. Get contact information on the MPCA’s Feedlot Staff Contacts webpage. Farmers who apply manure during winter should review their manure management plan now to determine which fields are the most suitable to receive winter applications. Fields for winter application should be level, distant from sensitive features and have crop residue. Consider lowering application rates. Monitor field edges to verify that manure runoff is not occurring. If runoff is occurring, report it to the Minnesota Duty Officer at 800-422-0798. If frozen soil prevents incorporating manure, a 300-foot setback from sensitive features such as streams is required. Avoid spreading when furrows contain ice or snow. Avoid surface applications: • When there is two inches of snow or more and the weather forecast predicts temperatures to exceed 40 degrees Fahrenheit within the next 24 hours. • When the ground is frozen and/or snow covered and the weather forecast predicts a 50 percent chance of a 0.25 inch or more of rainfall in the next 24 hours. February and March are when most runoff events occur.

Music sets mood of Christmas spirit Pianist Brad Mariska and singer Becca Olson led an appreciative crowd through a series of favorite Christmas tunes during the “Carols by Candlelight” concert at Signatures Professional Building on Nov. 23.

Red Cross recruiting Disaster Response Volunteers The Minnesota Region of the American Red Cross needs at least five local disaster response volunteers to help their neighbors in need after home fires and other emergencies in East Central Minnesota, including Pine, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Morrison counties. Community members interested in becoming a Red Cross Disaster Responder or volunteering in another way are encouraged join upcoming 30-minute “Call to Serve” conference calls. Send an email to MNRecruit@ redcross.org or call 612-460-3670 for details.

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Children need to be taught that a thin coating of ice on lakes and ponds does not mean they are safe to walk on.

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Now is the time to talk with kids about the dangers of ice. Ice thickness varies greatly on lakes, ponds and rivers throughout the state. Some water bodies have none, while others have several inches, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Ice, especially early ice with snow cover, is extremely deceptive because you can’t see dangerous cracks or the thickness of the ice under the snow,” said DNR Conservation Officer Adam Block. “Parents need to teach their kids that ice is never 100 percent safe. If your child is near the ice, you should be near your child.” With many children out of school for holiday breaks, they may look toward newly forming ice for entertainment. “In addition to checking conditions locally and being prepared with an ice safety kit, anyone recreating on ice should be wearing a life jacket or float coat,” said Lisa Dugan, DNR recreation safety outreach coordinator. “A life jacket is the one piece of equipment that increases your odds of not drowning from cold water shock, hypothermia or exhaustion should you fall through the ice.”

ICE SAFETY GUIDELINES No ice can ever be considered “safe ice,” but following these guidelines can help minimize the risk: • Always wear a life jacket on the ice (except when in a vehicle). • Children should never be unsupervised around ice. • Caution children to stay off ponds, streams, and other bodies of water. • A thin coating of ice on a pond or lake does not mean it is safe. • Check ice thickness at regular intervals – conditions can change quickly. • Before heading out, inquire about conditions and known hazards with local experts. • Avoid channels and rivers. The minimum ice thickness guidelines for new, clear ice are: • 4 inches for ice fishing or other activities on foot. • 5-7 inches for a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle. • 8-12 inches for a car or small pickup. • 12-15 inches for a medium truck. Double these minimums for white or ice covered with heavy snow. For more information, visit mndnr. gov/icesafety and mndnr.gov/boatingsafety.

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Johnsons endow Land Grant Legacy scholarship PRESS RELEASE

Dennis and Victoria Johnson of Pine City have endowed a scholarship in the University of Minnesota Land Grant Legacy Scholarship (LGLS) Program. Conceived in the spring of 2017, the LGLS Program was designed to support access to the University of Minnesota for Greater Minnesota students. The program offers a four-year experience which includes targeted, programmatic elements designed to support students during their time at the University of Minnesota and build community through a cohort model, as well as a financial scholarship worth $20,000 over four years. With their gift, the Johnsons have chosen to support students pursuing majors in applied economics or agricultural and food business management. Dennis Johnson graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1973 with a master of science in agricultural economics. He and his wife Vicki have been long time donors to the University of Minnesota, contribut-

ing to both the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) Dean’s Excellence Fund and the Willis L. Peterson Undergraduate Study Fund, amongst many more. Raised on a small dairy farm in east central Minnesota, Johnson learned early on the integral role the cooperative business model plays in rural America. Under his leadership, the St. Paul Bank for Cooperatives was a leader in financing and supporting cooperatives and new cooperative formation, thereby encouraging the application of the cooperative business model to rural economic development. Recognizing the need for technical resources to support cooperative development, Johnson was an early supporter of the cooperative development center known today as Cooperative Development Services and helped secure U.S. congressional authorization and appropriations for federal funding of cooperative development. He contributed to helping emerging democracies in Eastern Europe move to free market economies through his work with

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snowing, I see vehicles that don’t have their lights on. Please remind everyone who reads your column to use their lights and remind them that they can be ticketed, right? Headlight use or non-use is one A: of the most common questions/ concerns that I receive. You are cor-

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I do understand why drivers would want to temporarily flash their high beams to notify someone that their high beams may be on, but it is illegal. It is suggested that if you encounter a vehicle approaching you with glaring lights to not look directly at the lights and use the white line along the edge of the road as a reference. If a vehicle approaches you from behind with high beams on, try not to look directly into your rearview mirrors. The law that covers this says that the driver of a vehicle following another vehicle within 200 feet to the rear, except when engaged in the act of overtaking and passing, such driver shall use a distribution of light or low beams. Please pay attention to all your surroundings all of the time while driving and make sure you use your high beams only when other vehicles are not in sight. I also notice far too many vehicles driving without headlights on and/or no tail lights on when visibility is reduced by weather or darkness. The state law says that every vehicle upon a highway within this state: at any time from sunset to sunrise; at any time when it is raining, snowing, sleeting, or hailing; and at any other time when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog or other conditions or there is not sufficient light to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of 500 feet ahead; shall display lighted headlamps, lighted tail lamps, and illuminating devices. Manually turn on your headlights as your vehicle’s automatic lights activation system might not activate during daytime hours when it is raining, snowing or foggy. During the day, it is not all about what you can see, it is about being seen as well. Please slow down and move over for all emergency vehicles and vehicles with flashing lights. Not only is this a safety issue, it is the law in Minnesota. To keep everyone safe, always wear your seatbelt, drive distraction free, drive the speed limit and always line up a sober ride.

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

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HARVEST: Above-average harvest in corn, soybeans, but crop prices down FROM PAGE 1

Roger Peterson, District Sales Manager for Gold Country Seeds said, “Most of the soybeans finally got harvested. They looked good during the season, but everyone was disappointed with their yields. What looked like 70 bushels/acre earlier was 50 at harvest time. The average was in the low 40s with some at 60. Something was wrong.” Swanson agreed. He said that as the saying goes, ‘soybeans are made in August.’ “That is when we had a short dry period,” he added. “Also, a lot of beans lodged from the heavy rains and wind.” He said that once farmers got into harvesting their soybeans, they started calling him concerned that the beans looked better than they were yielding. Corn was a different story according to Peterson. In fields that were managed well with timely planting, weed control and nitrogen applications yields ranged from 160 bushels/acre to 260 bushels/acre. The heavy rains including the eight and one-half inches in three hours in the area that included the 12.5 inches that caused flooding in Mora in July leached nitrogen out of the soil. So, a late nitrogen application this summer was needed to optimize corn yields. On the other hand, in fields where there wasn’t timely nitrogen applied, both Peterson and Swanson have seen where Anthracnose was a major disease problem. Water Hemp has become a very common and major weed problem in

‘Getting over 50 bushels/ acre soybeans and over 180 bushels/acre corn yields are good yields in this area. You can’t ask for much more than that.’ Nancy Rys this area especially in soybeans. It can produce one million seeds/plant so it can spread faster than any other weed. Jim Sward, who farms with his son Tim and son-in-law Brad Wiener east of Pine City, said that they were still harvesting corn. “It has been a challenge,” said Sward. They used tracks on their combine to reduce creating ruts and soil compaction in their fields. However, when the ground froze in November the tracks made for a bumpy ride. Then around Thanksgiving the warm rain thawed the top five inches of soil which made it soft and slowed down harvest again. “It’s been a good yield on corn and soybeans considering the year we’ve had,” he added. “We got our planting done in a decent time. Some spots drowned out with the 7 to 8-inch rain which caused some washing. Overall, the crop did pretty good.” He said that their soybeans were certified at 48 bushels/acre on 337 acres.

Corn was good yielding with the combine monitor hitting 240 bushels/acre in high ground and 120 in low spots with an average around 200. They had 70 acres of their 330 left to combine on Thanksgiving. Test weights were running from 56 to 60 pounds/bushel. They had some White Mold in soybeans. They have seen great benefit to top-dressing nitrogen on corn in July with a spreader that they purchased. Don Sikkink, who farms south of Grand Casino Hinckley, said that he had his over 200 acres of soybeans harvested and had just started on his 180 acres of corn. He had a good soybean crop with no mold problem. All of his corn was running over 150 bushels/ acre. He concurred that it has been a tough year to get work done. He said that he was lucky to get a few good dry days for harvesting his crops that also included 40 acres of wheat and 200 acres of hay for his 50-cow beef herd. He said that his bins are full and that he is fortunate to have high yields when the prices are bad. CROP MOISTURE LEVELS Rys said that when soybeans were harvested determined whether or not they needed to be dried to 13 percent moisture for storage. Soybeans that were harvested early and those that were harvested late were wet and had to be dried. Those harvested in mid-October did not need drying. Some soybeans that are still in the field are molding in the pods she added.

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to stop by for cookies and milk as they sit and enjoy the music. • But don’t fill up on cookies. The “Chamber Chili Cook-off” will run from 4-6:30 p.m., with creative concoctions from More Than Sprouts, Pine City American Legion Post 51, Froggy’s Bar & Grill, Floppy Crappie Lakeside Pub, Vannelli’s Landing and Mom’s Parkside Cafe. Visit the Robinson Park gazebo, try a taste or two from them all and help pick the winner. • Next, burn off all those calories at the “Jingle Bell Jog” fun run starting at 4:30 p.m. Prospective participants are urged to bring a Toys for Tots toy donation in lieu of an entrance fee, and to dress in the most hilarious holiday getup possible. • Warm up before the parade at fires around Robinson Park, visit the petting zoo, and have a cup of hot cocoa courtesy of the Pine City High School Music Boosters. Then, it’s time for the main event. HOLIDAY PARADE AND MORE Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce Director Becky Schueller said that this year’s parade will have the highest number of registered parade units since she started working on Holiday Madness 12 years ago. “So, really, a good mix of businesses are represented this year,” Schueller said. “I’m excited for that.” With the weather expected to bring 32 degrees temps and snow showers, the mood should be just right for a parade to remember. The parade begins on Main Street at 8th Avenue, and ends in Robinson Park. Parade-goers are then invited to come back to the park for music, speakers, Chamber Buck prize giveaways and the annual tree-lighting ceremony. All guests attending will be able to sign up for the drawings. Finally, purchase a ticket and swing by the American Legion for “Songs of the Stage - My Favorite Christmas Songs” hosted by the Pine City Heritage Players,

with music from local singers and performers starting at 7:30 p.m. 12 ELVES OF CHRISTMAS “We had a new idea come forth from one of our committee members,” Schueller said. “It’s important for us to try something new every year.” The Pine Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding a ‘12 Elves of Christmas’ event that will start Dec. 1 and run through Dec. 12. To participate, all participants have to do is ... take a selfie. “Through our social media sites – the Chamber is on Facebook and Instagram – we will have a daily location or clue of some kind for where we want people to go or what kind of selfie we want people to post,” Schueller explained. “And then, at the end of that day of posting, everyone who has posted a selfie and tagged us in one of those social media platforms will be entered into a daily drawing.” And the drawing isn’t just for cookie crumbs either. The Chamber will be giving away $25 in Chamber Bucks every day from Dec. 1 to Dec. 12. Schueller said they hope to use social media tools to get the younger generation involved. “One of the things we want to do is engage younger audiences with these types of community activities,” she said. “Earlier this year I had the opportunity to be part of the Dragon Technology Summit and spent some time with some high school students who insisted that Facebook was old school, and if we really want to reach young people we needed to be on Instagram. And so, that is why the Chamber now has an Instagram page.” Schueller noted that even the selfie-shy can still participate in the drawing, as long as they take the picture, post it and tag the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce. “Just because it’s called a selfie, it does not require that your full face is even in the picture,” Schueller said, chuckling. “It could be your hand. It’s that fact that you ... have to post them and tag the Chamber. No pressure.”

She said that they were about done drying crops at their business by Thanksgiving. Corn that was harvested late was in the 18-19 percent moisture range (15 percent is ideal for storage). Because crops did not need as much drying as in previous years, she said that they used about 25 to 40 percent less propane to dry crops. Swanson said that a lot of soil sampling and fall tillage work did not get done before the ground froze up due to the wet fields and the late harvest. Besides the wet fields another reason why there is still corn that needs combining is the lack of storage space due to the high yields and late harvest. PRICE Rys stated that the crop price is 20-25 percent below average. She added, “There were some decent opportunities for farmers to forward contract last winter and there will be this coming winter. All eyes are on the G20 Summit this week to see what happens to the tariffs” (on soybeans, corn, hogs and dairy). She added, “Getting over 50 bushels/ acre soybeans and over 180 bushels/ acre corn yields are good yields in this area. You can’t ask for much more than that.” Peterson speculated that next year the most profitable crop may be hay because of the dry conditions in Missouri, North and South Dakota.

Holiday season a good time to check on aging loved ones FACE AGING MN

When families gather for the holidays, it can be an important time to check on the welfare of older relatives and discuss any concerns about their health and well-being. Face Aging MN shares some signs that may indicate a caring conversation is needed: • Trouble with balance when walking, getting up from a chair or using stairs • Weight loss or gain • Decrease in attention to personal hygiene • Sad mood or expressions of hopelessness • Recent injuries such as cuts, bruises or burns • Forgetfulness and losing things • Neglect of housekeeping • Piles of unopened mail, newspapers or bills • Late notices for utilities or other bills • Old and expired food • Overuse or underuse of medications If relatives or friends witness these warning signs and need help deciding what to do, they are urged to call the Senior LinkAge Line (1-800-333-2433), a statewide service sponsored by the Minnesota Board on Aging. Specialists will help evaluate the situation and share information about local resources that could help. Gayle Kvenvold, President and CEO of LeadingAge Minnesota, encourages families to start the conversation before action is urgently needed. “Even if your aging loved one appears to be in good health, it’s still important to begin the discussion,” Kvenvold said. “A simple conversation can go a long way to prevent

crisis decisions and give peace of mind to all involved.” In Minnesota, it’s more important than ever to be proactive in having those discussions about aging. Each year through 2030, 60,000 Minnesotans are turning 65. Soon, there will be more senior citizens than schoolchildren in the state. The rapid growth of Minnesota’s senior population will personally affect nearly everyone: current and soon-to-be seniors, family members of aging loved ones, professional caregivers and policymakers. The Face Aging MN campaign aims to raise awareness about the senior boom, how it impacts all of us and what we need to do to ensure all Minnesota seniors get the care and services they need. “Conversations about plans for long-term care services and supports as well as financing what will be needed now and in the future are not easy conversations to have,” said Patti Cullen, President and CEO of Care Providers of Minnesota. “As our senior population continues to grow, it is so important for families and friends to engage in this conversation. We want Minnesotans to know they are not alone in their journey.” The Face Aging MN campaign offers tips for starting the conversation about aging, resources to assist families with elderly loved ones and information about Minnesota’s rapidly growing senior population at www.faceagingmn.org. Face Aging MN was launched in 2015 by the Long-Term Care Imperative, which is made up of members of Minnesota’s two long-term care provider associations, Care Providers of Minnesota and LeadingAge Minnesota.

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Boys basketball believes every season is a lifetime BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Coming into every season, the focus is usually pretty similar, believing every season is a lifetime. With that context, every year the Pine City boys basketball team starts building, focusing on the process and the little things. They go back to their principles and concepts that they believe in and preach in the program, ensuring that they are understood and able to be performed by all players. The Dragon boys program starts with tryouts, for seventh through 12th graders, to ensure players are placed on an appropriate team where they have the best opportunity to succeed, both individually and as productive players within the program. As teams form, the identities of the teams will begin to form. The coaching staff will then focus on team and player roles, re-implementing their system, and starting to prep for game one. “The prep work that goes into this is astronomical. I am lucky to have a phenomenal and supportive staff and friends of the program that help ease the burden of all we do,” said coach Kyle Allen. “We work our hardest to be both purposeful and transparent as we try to over-communicate what we do to the players, their families and the community.” Pine City’s expectations are high coming into this season. The Dragons return with a great core of athletes that have a lot of varsity experience. Under coach Allen’s guidance, this program has moved past the rebuilding phases and into the reloading phases with a talented group of boys ready for varsity now, and more coming up in future seasons behind them. The Dragons play in a very competitive section. Last season, with a total of 21

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wins, Pine City is only seeded eighth. This shows how many talented teams are competing in this section and the depth of their programs. This season the Dragons drive to win the conference, earn a home playoff spot and make a run at State. The Dragons are looking to seniors Jake Adams and Nick Hansmann, along with juniors Seth Logan and Konnor Jusczak, to lead the team. Adams is coming back with a lot of experience and worked hard, having a phenomenal offseason. He was unstoppable at times this summer when playing other competition. He is really going to turn some heads around the state, having turned into a complete bas-

ketball player. Hansmann has been the longest up on varsity. He is one of the best shooters in the state; however, as elite a shooter as he is, his greatest trait is still his talking, energy and communication on the court. The more Dragon players that try to emulate him in practice and in the games, the better Pine City will be. Logan has played in some big moments over the last two seasons. He has really grown into himself as a player and within the team’s system. His skill set coupled with his size makes him a mismatch nightmare for every team the Dragons play. Jusczak has received a ton of great experience last season as a sophomore player. He is a natural leader and has devel-

oped and will be crucial to the team. He is a hard and dedicated player who will be exciting to watch as he reaches his full potential. Last season Pine City finished first in state history for made three point shots. They now hold the first, second and third positions for highest three pointers made in a season records in state history. Last season’s numbers also had them finish 10th all time nationally. While focusing and putting a lot of emphasis on shooting, the Dragons expect to be elite on the defensive end of the court as well. Champions act like champions long before they are champions. This season the Dragons are trying something new

to raise funds. The athletes are going to invite families, fans and friends to sponsor volunteer hours that the players do this year. They have many volunteer opportunities including working youth camps, youth tournaments, Knights of Columbus free throw competition, spending time at a local nursing home, helping at youth basketball practices, and many others. Players will be selecting people and asking them to sponsor them. If anyone is interested in sponsoring a player, please contact coach Allen at kallen2@isd578.org. Pine City’s home opener is Dec. 11 at 7:15 p.m. when they host Onamia.

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Dragon basketball is very positive entering season BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City Girls basketball has five players returning this season as seniors to lead the team as captains. Chloe Alleman, Emily Carpenter, Hannah Husom, Hannah Lorsung and Jolie Wicktor are doing a great job of leading and helping to create great team chemistry. The Dragons lost two athletes who graduated and went on to play college basketball. Alison Brown

is playing at St. Kate’s and Grace Langmade is playing at Northwestern in Roseville. The 12 Dragons on this season’s varsity roster will all have big roles to play in the success of this team; however, the team is very positive and is willing to push one another to get better every day. “Our daily goal is to earn the respect of our teammates, coaches, opponents and referees,” said coach Ted Hasz. “We are focusing on making great basketball players.”

Hasz, and the Dragon coaching staff, are focusing on getting players to value the idea of working hard and working together, developing players who can play all positions, on the perimeter and in the post. The Dragon athletes also mentor elementary school plays during fall basketball camp. At “Dragon Sister Night” these young players are paired up with one of the varsity players for a fun night of basketball at one of the varsity games.

Pine City has some other special nights this season. They will again host a “Hoops for Hope” night where they raise funds to help with the fight against cancer. They have “Honor an Educator Night” where the seniors get to select an educator who has had a big impact in their lives to honor with a plaque. There is also senior night and parents night.

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The Pine City Dragons co-op with Rush City and Hinckley-Finlayson in a combined gymnastics program, with Rush City being the host school. These athletes balance hard work, a positive attitude, and fun while focusing on perfecting their technique and building off their skills learned from last season. Senior Christeva Perrotti and junior Erin Tomcyzk

are the team’s “meet captains” who are responsible for leading the team during meets. Junior Kianna Helmin and sophomore Livia Isackson-Rod are the team’s “practice captains” and are responsible for leading the team in warm-up and conditioning during practice. Joining the varsity team this season are Ariel Schneider, Allison Cavallin, Erin Tomcyzk and Shelby Holmstrom. “They will be a valuable asset to our varsity line

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Dragon hockey drives to make better athletes, better men The weather outside is frightful. That can only mean one thing… time for Dragon hockey! The Pine City High School varsity hockey coaching staff does their best not only to make their athletes better hockey players but also better men. There are a lot of life lessons that will be learned throughout the season, on and off the ice. The Dragons’ captains are seniors Tommy Ryan and Kyle Wiener, and juniors Dusty Bergstrom and George

Miller. These four, along with 12 returning letter winners, will lead this team. Returning are both goaltenders, six varsity defensemen, and eight varsity forwards. With the departure of Jonah Bergstrom, who holds the all time scoring record for Dragon hockey, the Dragons will need to find some players to step up and put the puck away. Pine City has a few players that were “bubble guys” last season (played mostly JV) who have worked hard and improved during the off season and will contribute this year. The team also has some newcomers that are fighting

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looked at their strategy as well. “We are going to train and prepare in every way possible to meet our opponents with a hard-nosed dog fight in each and every match,” said coach Milo Allen. “We have a heavy focus on out-scoring our opponent in each period of the match. We break things down to one period at a time, and one minute at a time. This gives us the opportunity to seek out scoring opportunities on the feet, on the mat or in the top position.” Pine City hasn’t had this much wrestling experience on a team in a long time. Expect to see Gavin Rockstroh, Timmy Johnson, Jacob

Lindahl, Robert Decker and Luke Kemen at the top of the conference. The Dragons are putting a heavy focus heavy on takedowns due to struggling with scoring takedowns during past seasons. Scoring from the feet (standing position) builds confidence and it’s something they need to improve on as a whole. The Dragon wrestling program is a cooperative with Hinckley-Finlayson High School. They are running their annual water softener salt fundraiser from Nov. 19 through Nov. 30. Pick-up day will be Saturday, Dec. 1 and they will be offering delivery again this year.

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December’s skies start to fill with ornaments, as planets rise ahead of the morning sun, the moon conducts its monthly tour of the sky, and the bright winter stars make their annual grand entrance. Early risers will see Venus in the southeast. Look an hour before sunrise on the 3rd and 4th to see a waning crescent moon hanging near the planet. On the 5th, a scrawny old moon appears well below Venus, close to the east-southeast horizon. On the 31st, you may catch another waning moon, Venus and Jupiter lined up top-to-bottom in that order. Mercury makes a brief foray into the morning sky. Look close above the southeast horizon about 45 minutes before sunrise between the 10th and 12th. On the 21st, Mercury and Jupiter pass each other as the little planet drops out of the sky and the big one climbs into it. Above all this lunar and planetary action shines Arcturus, the anchor of kiteshaped Bootes, the herdsman. In the evening, Mars holds its own in the south to southwest, floating through the water constellations Aquarius and Pisces. Watch it glide below the Circlet of Pisces during the fourth week of the month. The Circlet is right beneath the Great Square of Pegasus, a dominating presence in the autumn and

early-winter sky. To the east, the winter constellations are moving into prominence. The Pleiades star cluster is well up at nightfall, while below it, the V-shaped Hyades cluster and the bright orange-ish star Aldebaran mark the face of Taurus, the bull. The bull’s horns extend far to the east. The star at the tip of the higher horn belongs officially to Taurus, but most star charts also include it in the constellation Auriga, the charioteer. Auriga’s brightest star, Capella, is the brilliant beacon in the northeast after nightfall. December’s full moon arrives on the 22nd. It rises after sunset and travels the night sky among the stars of Gemini. Its berth that night is about midway between Capella and Sirius, the brightest of all stars (excluding the sun, of course). Winter begins with the solstice at 4:23 p.m. on the 21st, when the sun reaches a point over the Tropic of Capricorn. At that moment, an observer in space would see the Earth lighted from the Arctic Circle down to the South Pole and up to the Antarctic Circle on the dark side of the planet. The day of the winter solstice is always short and usually cold, but remember that by then the sun will have begun setting later each day. The University of Minnesota offers public viewings of the

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Miscellaneous Nov. 19, 1:18 p.m., report of suicide threat, Johnson Ave. SE, Pine City. Nov. 19, 4:09 p.m., report of child porn, Elmcrest Ave., Pine City. Nov. 21, 11:43 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 7th St. SW, Pine City. Nov. 23, 12:30 a.m., report of disturbance, 2nd St. SE, Pine

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hold for other agency, drugs5th degreesale- marijuana mixture except small amount of marijuana with no remuneration. Nov. 20, Gary Schroeder, under sentence, domestic; traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours. Nov. 20, Teresa Kay Wilson, warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Nov. 21, Dale Francis Walters, probable cause, domestic abuse no contact order- violate no contact order. Nov. 21, Natalie Christine Axzen, warrant, receiving stolen property; hold for other agency, theft of property. Nov. 21, Cory William Johnston, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle under inﬂuence of alcohol, alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours. Nov. 21, Donald Joel Aleman, warrant: bench felony, burglary- 3rd degree- steal/ commit felony or gross misd. Released Nov. 21. Nov. 21, Timothy Fawver Loew, summons, assault- 5th degree- inﬂict or attempt bodily harm. Released Nov. 21. Nov. 21, Kevin Robert Orozco, probable cause, traffic- drivers license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Nov. 21. Nov. 21, Caleb Jordan White,

warrant: bench misdemeanor, pharmacy, obstruct legal process- lawful execution legal process. Released Nov. 21. Nov. 22, Vance Naastad Cangi, probable cause, criminal vehicular operation- great bodily harm- under inﬂuence alcohol. Nov. 22, Felicia Kristine Pigeon, probable cause, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon- substantial bodily harm, agg 1st. Nov. 22, Michael Alan Holm, probable cause, domestic assault- misdemeanor. Nov. 22, Sadie Janowski, warrant, receiving stolen property; domestic assaultGM- subsequent violation; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Nov. 23, Wesley Allan Floe, probable cause, GM, 5th degree cont. Nov. 23, Jeremy James Martin, under sentence, domestic abuseviolate order for protection- misdemeanor. Nov. 23, Christian Mark Wiborg, probable cause, obstruct legal process- lawful execution legal process; assault in the 5th degree; disorderly conduct; criminal sexual conduct- 5th degreenon-consensual sex contact. Nov. 23, Ong Xiong, probable cause, give peace officer false name/birthdate/ID card;

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amount of marijuana with no remuneration, 3rd degreesale 10/more dosages phencyclidine or hallucinogen. Nov. 24, Scott Alan Emslander, under sentence, traffic- DWI- refuse to submit to chemical test. Nov. 24, Matthew Michael Brown, hold for other agency: failure to appear warrant. Released Nov. 25. Nov. 24, Kim Marie Hayes, probable cause, traffic- drivers license- driving after revocation. Released Nov. 25. Nov. 25, Dylan Jon Holtzkamp, probable cause, theft of property; damage to property- 4th degree- intentional damage- other circumstances; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana.

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Anastasia “Stasia” Denise Abbott passed away Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at the Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 57. She was born May 10, 1961, in St. Paul to William a and Gladys (Krambeer) A Abbott. Stasia grew u up on the family farm e east of Pine City and g graduated from Pine C City High School. She w was baptized and confirmed at Immaculate C Conception Catholic C Church where she was a life-long member. After high school, Stasia worked at severa al businesses in Pine C City; 3M and Atscott a and most recently was employed at Plastech Manufacturing in Rush City as a press operator. Stasia was an avid fan of the Minnesota Vikings and loved all things Star Wars! She collected many Star Wars books, movies, other items. Stasia is survived by her mother Gladys Abbott of Pine City; her siblings Bill (Pat) Abbott of Longville, Kevin (Bonnie) Abbott of Beroun, Becky Abbott of White Bear Lake, Loran Abbott of Pine City; seven nieces/nephews; nine great-nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father Bill Abbott. Monsignor Alexsander Suchan celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, with a time of visitation one hour prior in the St. Anthony Commons area. Burial will take place in the St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery in St. Paul Park at a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral And Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

Edwin “Ed” Burton Lewis Jr. of Grasston died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, at his home at the age of 64. Ed is survived by his wife Linda Lewis of Grasston; children: Nick Lewis, Marc (Latonya) Lewis, b both of Houston, Texas, A Ashley Lewis, Austin L Lewis, both of Grasst ton; nine grandchild dren; sisters Sharon ( (Charles) Andrews, C Cynthia McCray, both o Houston, Texas; of s step-mother Shirley L Lewis; many other relat tives and friends. He is preceded in d death by his father Edw Lewis Sr.; mother win a step-father Bennie and ( (Tommie) Wesley; and nephew Michael McCray. Pastor Steve Ekholm will officiate funeral services for Ed at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Living Hope Church in Mora. A time of visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. The interment will be in Grasston Union Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. FuneralAndCremationService.com.

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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

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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.

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. 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. 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: 8 and 9:30a.m. Coffee between services, Peace Cafe after 9:30 Wednesday Church: 6:00p.m. dinner, 6:30p.m. worship, 7:00p.m. Faith in Action, confirmation, choir, Bible study Thursday Worship 5:30p.m.

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

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MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Special Meeting – Local Government Meeting Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 6:00 p.m. Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota Commissioner Mohr called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were Commissioners John Mikrot, Jr. and Steve Chaffee. Commissioner Steve Hallan was absent (excused). Also present was County Administrator David Minke and representatives from various townships and cities in Pine County. The pledge of allegiance was said. Commissioner Mohr welcomed everyone and those present introduced themselves. University of Minnesota Extension Service Presentation Commissioner Mohr introduced Sara Chur, University of Minnesota Extension Service, Regional Director, who presented information on University of Minnesota Extension programs and was assisted by Terry Salmela, County Master Gardner Coordinator and Frank Moyer, County 4-H Program Coordinator. The next meeting will be Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 6:00 p.m. at the Courthouse. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Stephen M. Hallan, Chair Pine County Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, County Administrator Clerk to the Pine County Board of Commissioners Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 29, 2018 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting – Tuesday, November 6, 2018 - 10:00 a.m. Board Room, Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota Chair Hallan called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, John Mikrot and Matt Ludwig were present. Also present were County Administrator David Minke and County Attorney Reese Frederickson. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chair Hallan called for public comment. There was no public comment. Commissioner Ludwig moved to adopt the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Mikrot moved to approve the Minutes of the October 16, 2018 county board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence Pine County HRA Senior Housing Regular Meeting Minutes – August 22, 2018 Notice Regarding Wellhead Protection Plan for the City of Askov – October 17, 2018 Pine County Chemical Health Coalition Minutes – October 8, 2018 Pine County Land Surveyor Monthly Report – October, 2018 Pine County Zoning Board Minutes – August 23, 2018 Commissioner Mohr moved to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion

carried 5-0. Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0. Approve the Disbursements Journal Report, October 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018. Approve the Application for Abatement for Sunrise Homes/JC Homes, 7424 566th St., Pine City. Approve Resolution 2018-58 for Repurchase of Tax Forfeited Land in full, Angela Campbell. Correctional Care Contract A. Essentia Health Jail Nursing Contract Termination Approve the termination of nursing services contract between Essentia Health and Pine County Jail effective December 7, 2018. B. Health Authority Services Contract Termination Approve the termination of Health Authority Services contract between Dr. Petry/Gateway and Pine County Jail effective December 7, 2018. C. Contract with MEND Correctional Care Approve entering into a contract for jail clinical services with MEND Correction Care. The term of this contract is for three years, effective December 7, 2018. Approve the agreement between Pine County Health & Human Services and Kanabec County Family Services to purchase seven hours of psychiatric services per month from Kanabec County Family Services, at the rate of $125 per hour. This contract is effective December 1, 2018 – December 31, 2019. Approve the Cooperative Agreement with Windemere Township. Approve the regular status for Registered Nurse Kelsi Ervin, effective November 22, 2018. Approve the promotion of Jessica Fehlen from Family Health Team Leader to Public Health Supervisor effective November 11, 2018 at $34.50 per hour (Grade 15 on the non-union scale). Approve the Application for Exempt Permit for Sturgeon Lake Relief Association to conduct lawful Minnesota gambling on November 16, 2018 at Doc’s Pavilion, 34427 Majestic Pine Drive, Sturgeon Lake. Public Hearing – Fee Schedule for Interim Use Permits, Septic Compliance Inspections, and Solid Waste Fees Land and Resources Manager Caleb Anderson provided an overview for the establishment/ amendment of the fee schedule for the Land Services department. Requested fee change/establishment: Current New Interim Use Permit (establishment) N/A $650 Septic Compliance Inspection fee $150 $200 Solid Waste Fee $6 per improved taxable parcel $8 per improved taxable parcel The board discussed how the establishment or fee change amounts were determined. Chair Hallan opened the public hearing at 10:10 a.m. and called for public comment. Traci LeBrun inquired as to services received which are funded by the Solid Waste fees.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-18-86 Estate of Brian James Grott, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 11, 2019 at 9:00 (am), a hearing will be held at this Court at Room__, Pine County Courthouse, 15 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 320, Pine City, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Eric Allen Grott whose address is 12325 Walnut Dr Rogers, MN 55374 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in a/ an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative Will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn Stat 524 3-801) 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. District Court Judge, Probate Division Court Administrator Digitally signed by Wynn, Heather (Judge) Date: 2018.11.15 15:12:12 06'00' /S/ Deputy Court Administrator Nov 15 2018 3:13 PM

#260127001 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $183,058.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $186,110.33 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: December 27, 2018 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 June 27, 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 Dated: October 24, 2018

Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/15/2018 3:17 PM Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 29 and December 6, 2018 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: August 31, 2016 MORTGAGOR: Dannielle Dhaene, a married woman. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 17, 2017 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A-532376. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC. Dated September 28, 2018 Recorded October 3, 2018, as Document No. A542586. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1006166-0004034668-7 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bay Equity LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: M&T Bank MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24840 Saint Croix Road, Pine City, MN 55063 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 260127001 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: THE WEST 320.00 FEET OF THE EAST 660.00 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, PINE COUNTY, MINNESOTA PIN

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC 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 37 - 18-007217 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and December 6, 2018 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Date: November 15, 2018 1. A default has occurred in the conditions of that certain mortgage executed by Dean W. Sand and Christine F. Sand, husband and wife, as mortgagors, in favor of The RiverBank, a Minnesota banking corporation, as mortgagee, dated December 19, 2007, and recorded on January 3, 2008, as Document No. A469804, as assigned to Royal Credit Union, a Wisconsin state-chartered credit union, pursuant to that certain assignment of mortgage dated October 14, 2011, and recorded on October 28, 2011, as Document No. A-497327, both in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Pine County, Minnesota (collectively, “Mortgage”). The land described in the Mortgage is not registered land. 2. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was: $360,000.00. 3. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. 4. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount due on the Mortgage is: $312,527.87. 6. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage shall

NOVEMBER 29, 2018 With no additional public comment, Chair Hallan closed the public hearing at 10:15 a.m. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to establish the fee for Interim Use Permits at $650, effective January 1, 2019. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to increase the Septic Compliance Inspection Fee to $200, effective January 1, 2019. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Mohr to approve Resolution 2018-56 increasing the Solid Waste fee from $6 to $8 per improved taxable parcel. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement to participate in the drafting of the Nemadji One Watershed One Plan. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Mohr to appoint Commissioner Ludwig as primary, and Commissioner Mikrot as alternate, to serve on the Policy Committee. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Sturgeon Lake Township regarding the operation of the Canister Site Transfer Station. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. The Arrowhead Counties Association (ACA) identified five priorities to be considered for the 2019 legislative session and requested each member county to rank the five priorities and submit the rankings to the association. Pine County’s top two priorities are: (1) the State takeover of non-Federal share of ICWA costs, and (2) Fix PILT for acquired lands and protect the success of PILT increases for DNR administered lands as its second priority. The remaining legislative priority ranking will be determined by Commissioner Ludwig and/or Mikrot. Commissioners discussed the preliminary 2019 budget. The consensus of the board was to proceed with the $18,790,664 preliminary levy, which is a 4.9% increase from 2018. Minnesota statute requires the first county board meeting of the year be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January. The regular/ organizational meeting for 2019 is scheduled for Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County Courthouse, Pine City. With no further business, Chair Hallan adjourned the meeting at 11:51 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for November 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County History Museum, 6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov, Minnesota. Stephen M. Hallan, Chair Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to County Board of Commissioners The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www.co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 29, 2018

be foreclosed, and the land located at 2068 Sherwood Street, Mora, Minnesota 55051, Property Tax ID Nos. 28.0568.000 and 28.0568.001, and legally described as follows: The West 660 feet of the North 660 feet of the Fractional South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S 1/2 of NW 1/4), Section Seven (7), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-two (22), Pine County, Minnesota. Subject to County Road No. 120 along the West line thereof (“Property”), shall be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on January 3, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office: 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063. 7. The time allowed by law for redemption by mortgagors or mortgagors’ personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. 8. The mortgagors must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on July 4, 2019, if the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. § 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. § 580.23. 9. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGORS, THE MORTGAGORS’ PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINN. STAT. § 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. 10. The mortgagors released from financial obligation on the Mortgage are: None. Royal Credit Union (a Wisconsin state-chartered credit union) By its attorneys: /s/ Lindsay W. Cremona Garth G. Gavenda, (#310918) Lindsay W. Cremona, (#393599) Anastasi Jellum, P.A.

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