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City takes stand against expanding liquor sales BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

The members of the Pine City Council have approved a resolution opposing the sale of beer, wine and liquor by retail businesses. At the Oct. 6 meeting of the city council, Lara Smetana, manager of the city’s Voyageur Bottle Shop municipal liquor store, said that legislation has been proposed to open up statewide alcohol sales to all grocery and convenience stores. The Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association believes the issue will be pushed hard in the next legislative session. “We want to be able to go to our legislators and say, ‘This is not a good idea,’” Smetana said. The resolution states that opening up alcohol sales, “could potentially subject our community’s youth and at risk adults to uncontrolled access to alcoholic beverages, which could subsequently lead to underage consumption and/or excessive drinking leading to increased policing and public health costs.” “That’s one of the reasons why municipal liquor stores got in the business to start out with – to con-

‘That’s one of the reasons why municipal liquor stores got in the business to start out with – to control the sale of alcohol ... If somebody comes in that’s questionable, we’re not going to sell to them.’ Lara Smetana Voyageur Bottle Shop trol the sale of alcohol,” Smetana said. “We’re not like a mom and pop store that needs to make every single buck. If somebody comes in that’s questionable, we’re not going to sell to them.” Council Member Steve Ovick noted that he used to check on alcohol sales compliance during the many years he worked in the Pine County Sheriff’s Office. SEE LIQUOR, PAGE 18

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Skyborne serve Keyara Berube takes ﬂight on a serve at the Oct. 4 match against the Eagles. More sports on Page 10.

A truck driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 70 on Oct. 6. The Minnesota State Patrol reports that at 5:54 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 a Freightliner truck

driven by Jon Simon Preston, 23, of Isanti was heading eastbound on Highway 70 at Raspberry Road west of Interstate 35. According to the state patrol, Preston overcorrected and rolled the truck into the north ditch. Preston received what were

described as non-life threatening injuries in the crash and was hospitalized. Road conditions were reported to be dry at the time of the crash and alcohol was not a factor.

Advance Design celebrates growth BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

A sunny fall day was the perfect chance to celebrate all the good things that have happened with Advance Design & Systems over the past few years. Workers from their new Vadnais Heights facility joined

their Pine City staff for a Pedal Pub adventure around Pine City before dinner at Pizza Pub. “They’ve been working hard,” said Dave Crawford, president of Advance Design. “It’s nice to get out and do something – get both facilities MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

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The staff of Advance Design & Systems came together in Pine City to celebrate a year of success.

Coldwell Banker Pro IV Realty is proud to announce that Jana Harshman from Pine City has joined our Real Estate Team of Professionals. Jana has received extensive training only given through Coldwell Banker Pro IV Realty. The training has given Jana the necessary tools to represent you in your Real Estate transactions. In prior experience, Jana has found herself enjoying Customer Service interaction and a problem solver. Jana likes the process of Real Estate and she looks forward to making your buying or selling of a home an enjoyable experience. You can call Jana direct at 320-279-3048 or you can email her at jana@realhomepro.com. According to Janet Wiener, the Broker/Owner for Coldwell Banker Pro IV Realty, “This is an exciting and busy time in Real Estate and we are very fortunate to have an Agent like Jana Harshman join our team. I know that Jana will excel at helping you to have an enjoyable Customer Experience.” CLASSIFIED ADS 320-629-6771 mel@countystar.com

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Prodigious puffball plucked near Pine City BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Dale L. Johnson is used to being out on his land southwest of Pine City this time of year and finding puffball mushrooms here and there. But they’re not usually the size of a small dog. “This year, I think, was pretty favorable,” Dale said. “It was damp, and we’ve had this goofy cool weather. And they like that.” He said this is the largest puffball mushroom he has ever seen on his property. Although the mushroom was about twoand-a-half feet across, it weighed only two or three pounds. “They grow only for a short time,” Dale said. “The cattle like them. They don’t grow in sandy soil. They grow in our heavy, black soil.” The largest puffball he found previously was about a foot or so across. He had been out in the field the day before in the same spot and didn’t see that one, until it ballooned the next day. “They grow quickly,” he said. “I was out there with the dog and ... there was this volleyball lying in the field. In a day, it grew from nothing to volleyball-sized. Otherwise I wouldn’t have noticed it.” Dale said when he was a child their neighbors – who lived on sandy soil – used to come over and pick their mushrooms. “Our neighbors used to fry them in butter and drink beer with it,” he said, smiling. The majority of puffballs are edible, according to mushroomexpert.com – but some poisonous mushrooms (including the death cap and destroying angel mushrooms) look similar to young edible mushrooms. Puffballs should be cut in half lengthwise. Edible puffballs will have undifferentiated white flesh inside of them, while poisonous Amanita mushrooms will have gills. Dale and his wife Mary don’t eat the puffball mushrooms themselves, but they have friends who do. He said no one has reported ever having had any digestive issues, but he hedged his bets. “I used to work at Pine Tech, and they liked [eating puffballs] there, so I’d bring them in,” Dale said. He chuckled. “I’ve always told them, ‘If anyone dies, I don’t want to hear it’.”

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Dale L. Johnson is used to ﬁnding puffball mushrooms on his property this time of year, but never one this large.

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ECE members learn, play together at Cooperative Month celebration East Central Energy’s (ECE) four locations bustled with activity on Thursday, Oct. 4 as members and employees celebrated Cooperative Month with food and fun. More than 1,100 members attended the appreciation events hosted by their electric co-op in Braham, Milaca, Finlayson and Superior. All locations offered a free pulled pork meal, a chance to win energy credits and a boy’s and girl’s bicycle. Members in Braham are shown discussing the advantages of electronic vehicles with Justin Jahnz, ECE’s manager of energy services and strategic projects.

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THURSDAY OCT. 11

FRIDAY & SATURDAY OCT. 12 & 13

Magniﬁcent Red Hatters

Mystery at the Fur Post

On Thursday, Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m., The Magnificent Red Hatters will meet at the Fuse Bar and Grill in Harris (44015 Forest Blvd.) The theme will be Halloween and members are encouraged to wear a costume; there will be a prize for the best costume. To RSVP or for questions, call either Mary Fletcher at 320-438-0797 or Jackie Forner at 320-629-3051.

Mystery at the Fur Post is an interactive drama. The spooky, but family-friendly event begins at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12 and 13 at the Snake River Fur Post, 12551 Voyageur Ln., Pine City. Reservations are recommended; call 320-629-6356 or visit www.mnhs.org.

‘Leaves of Grass’ theater presentation Anoka-Ramsey Community College is hosting Patrick Scully, a local theater legend, and his one-man show about the life of Walt Whitman titled, “Leaves of Grass: Illuminated,” Thursday, Oct. 11, noon to 1:30 p.m., Cambridge Campus Rm. G202. The free event coincides with National Coming Out Day 2018. For more information visit AnokaRamsey.edu.

KBEK 4th anniversary celebration KBEK 95.5 FM invites the public to join them for their 4th anniversary celebration open house on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at their Braham Studio, 208 Broadway Ave. S. Stop in to enjoy appetizers and drinks with your friends at KBEK. There will be live music, good company and prizes. Visit www.kbek.com or find KBEK on Facebook to learn more.

FRIDAY OCT. 12 PCftA gallery opening and Creative Canvas Pine Center for the Arts’ next gallery exhibit, “Close to Simple,” an exhibit of photography and handmade frames by Don Farrell of Cambridge, will open on Friday, Oct. 12. A free gallery opening reception with refreshments will take place from 4-6 p.m. To view Farrell’s art, go to https://thirstywood. com/. After the reception, at 7 p.m., sign up to stay for a Creative Canvas mixed media painting taught by Lori Tapani. For more information contact PCftA by email at info@ pinecenter.org or leave a message at 320-629-4924.

A Place for You Giving Gala fundraiser On Friday, Oct. 12 A Place for You, the transitional shelter in Pine City, will host a fundraiser Giving Gala at Grand Casino Hinckley Ballroom 4. The evening of charitable giving, fine dining and awareness building will begin with social hour at 5 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. Email gala@apfy.org for tickets or more information.

WEDNESDAY OCT. 17 Senior dancing Senior dancing, featuring music by Mike Elsenpeter, will take place at the Pine City American Legion on Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 1 - 4 p.m. Emailrockcreekworks@gmail. com with any questions.

SATURDAY OCT. 20

Fall Wildlife Festival at Crex Meadows Visit Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 13 for their annual Fall Wildlife Festival from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be two Sandhill Crane tours, one property tour, an archery range, mucking in the education pond, exhibitors, live animals and more. Some events may require registration. Call the visitor center at 715-463-2739 or visit crexmeadows.org for more information.

SATURDAY & TUESDAY OCT. 20 & 23

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Sunset with the Sandhills tour Meet at the visitor center at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin then carpool through the state wildlife area to watch the Sandhill Cranes fly in from their daytime feeding grounds to their nightly roosting grounds from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20 or Tuesday, Oct. 23. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 715-463-2739 or visit crexmeadows.org for more information.

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PFLAG Meeting

Pine City Area History Association

The next meeting of the East Central Minnesota Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays will be held Sunday, Oct. 14, at 4:30 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; 320272-0069; or 763-552-0084 with any questions; or visit ecmnpflag.org.

The next meeting of the Pine City Area History Association will be held Sunday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. in the meeting room of the Pine City Public Library. The topic will be “Arrowheads & what they tell us.” Archaelogist Brian Klawiter will share a collection of Pine City lithics. The public is invited to bring items related to the topic to share. Association memberships will also be available for purchase at this meeting. For more information call 320-322-9208 or email pcahistory@gmail.com.

MONDAY OCT. 15

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Northern Exposures The Northern Exposures Photo Club will meet on Monday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kanabec History Center in Mora. Tom Hawkins from the SMile photo club in Isle will be giving a presentation on “Focus Stacking.” Members will share their images from this month’s theme, “abandoned buildings.”

A French Toast breakfast to benefit the Sons of the American Legion will be served Sunday, Oct. 21 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Pine City American Legion. French toast, eggs, sausage and beverages are included with the meal. Children 5 and under eat free. Discounted tickets are available in advance at the Legion or from S.A.L. members.

WEDNESDAY OCT. 24 Candidate forum The public is invited to attend a Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 5:30 - 9 p.m. in the auditorium at Pine City High School auditorium. Candidates for the House of Representatives are scheduled at 5:40 p.m., followed by Mayor and City Council at 6:30 p.m. and ISD 578 School Board candidates at 7:35 p.m. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 320322-4040 or visit www.pinecitychamber.com to learn more.

THURSDAY & SATURDAY OCT. 25 & 27 Howl-O-Ween at Crex Over 100 pumpkins need to be carved for Halloween happenings at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Carving night is Thursday, Oct. 25 at Crex Meadows at 5 p.m. Pumpkins will be provided. Come back on Saturday, Oct. 27 for a fun, family event from 5-8 p.m. including a jack-o-lantern lit hike, treats, and activities to learn about wildlife. For more information, call 715-463-2739; or visit www.crexmeadows.org.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY OCT. 27 & 28 Beading 101 workshop at Mille Lacs Learn basic beading styles and techniques by creating a project like a necklace or bracelet at a two-day workshop at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post on Oct. 27 and 28. The classes take place Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A light lunch will be provided on Sunday. Discounted hotel rooms at Grand Casino Mille Lacs are available on Saturday night for workshop participants. Reservations are required; call 320-532-3632 or visit millelacs@mnhs.org.

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SUNDAY 10/14 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. Pine City Civic Center Board: Pine City ALC building, 8 p.m. MONDAY 10/15 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 10/16 Pine County Board: 10 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum, Askov Pine City VFW: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY 10/17 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine Center for the Arts, Pine City AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING Oct. 15 - 19 Monday: Ground beef stroganoff, egg noodles, French cut green beans, dinner roll, ice cream Tuesday: Harvest DayRoasted pork loin with baked apple slices, stuffing, roasted vegetable medley, fresh baked mixed berry cobbler Wednesday: Country fried steak, whipped potatoes with gravy, squash, wheat bread, sliced pears Thursday: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, wheat bead, pudding with topping Friday: Roast turkey, whipped potatoes with gravy, country trio vegetables, wheat bread, Jello cake 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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On Monday, Oct. 22 the public is invited to a free community mental health forum from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at Grand Casino Hinckley. Learn how to become a community where families and individuals living with a mental illness feel welcome and supported. A light meal will be served so registration is required five days in advance; for registration or more information email nmatthewson@ resourcetraining.com or visit https://discovery10-22-18. eventbrite.com.

Pokegama Lake Association The monthly meeting of the Pokegama Lake Association will be Saturday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. with coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. Prospective members are welcome at 12965 Lake Line Road. Contact lmclean111@ gmail.com for information.

On Saturday, Oct. 13 teams of two or more are invited to combine talents to see what unique designs can be created using Legos & Brain Flakes at the Rush City Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Assemble a team of family and friends or let the library help find a team. The Rush City Public Library is located at 240 W. 4th St. in the downtown area. For more information, visit ecrlib.org.

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Remembering the ﬁres of 1918 No matter how powerful humans become, Mother Nature is always going to be a whole lot bigger and tougher than us. We can get comfortable, thinking we’ve got it pretty much figured out and we’re safe. But it doesn’t take too much to remind us how fragile our normal, everyday life actually is. We had a hint of that earlier this year in the Pine City area, when we had our second 50-year flood in six years. The hurricanes in Puerto Rico, the Carolinas and Florida are another reminder. And the devastation caused by the tsunami in Indonesia is a stark Editor’s and tragic example. Another reminder came in the Soapbox mail in, of all things, the newsletter from the Pine County History Mike Museum in Askov. In it, Barbara Christensen described the Oct. 12, Gainor 1918 fires of northeastern Minnesota. Christensen researched her article in a number of books and newspapers, including the Pine County Pioneer, and the result is a tale more frightening than any Halloween horror movie. The day dawned hot and sticky, with a strong northwest wind blowing. Then the fires came. The one-day firestorm killed an estimated 1,000 people. It destroyed the towns of Moose Lake and Cloquet, and caused serious damage in the Sturgeon Lake, Bruno and Willow River areas. An estimated 52,000 people were injured or displaced, 38 communities were destroyed and 250,000 acres burned. Of course, communication was much more primitive then. Many didn’t know the fire was coming until it was upon them. Christensen quotes from the book “Bruno: Courage in a Rugged Land,” to tell the story of the Rev. Fairchild family. As their house burned, Mr. Fairchild broke a window and escaped with his three year old son. His wife was supposed to follow them. She didn’t. When he realized she was not behind him he tried to return for her, but by then the house was a bonfire. So was the land around them. Fairchild carried his boy through smoke and flames nearly two miles to a neighbor’s home. He had to roll on the ground several times to put out the fire on their clothes. He lived long enough to tell their story. His son died after three days. He died after nine days. Neighbors opened their doors, and the communities that survived pulled together to help those who had escaped the flames. In the weeks and months that followed, funds were set up to help those who had lost homes and property in the fire rebuild. Christensen notes that the 1918 fire did not receive much media coverage at the time due to the ongoing World War and the deadly 1918 outbreak of Spanish influenza – a disease that killed 675,000 Americans, and up to 50 million around the world. So, on Oct. 12, I’ll be looking around at our pretty little town and the properties around the area and thinking how lucky we are. And if you’re like me, you might just make a wish or say a little prayer that our luck holds out. Mike Gainor is the editor of the Pine City Pioneer. Contact him at editor@pinecitymn.com or 320-322-5241.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A great and obvious wrong To the Editor: Over the past few weeks, I have witnessed a good deal of political nonsense. I’m tired of it. I’m not sure what can be done to correct it, but I know a good place to start. We live in a “civilized” nation that allows women to kill their unwanted children. We actually have large and powerful groups of people who work hard and spend a good deal of money defending the practice. How can we fix anything else when we allow this great and obvious wrong to continue? Fred Rogers, who was smarter than most of our politicians, once said, “Anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me.” Voting pro-life is a great way to improve our nation by helping defenseless children. Then work to help those who are already born. Be a hero. Vote pro-life. Glen Kleppe Pine City

Strong opinions about abortion To the Editor: Politicians, like most of us, have strong opinions when it comes to abortion. Elected office holders may believe in the sanctity of life, or they may believe that a woman has the right to terminate her pregnancy. Some may try to speak in vague terms in an attempt

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to stake out a middle ground. Until Governor Dayton appointed his political friend, Tina Smith, to finish the remainder of Al Franken’s term, there has never been a senator who has worked directly for the abortion industry. Tina Smith has held an executive position for Planned Parenthood, and she isn’t hiding it. See the MPR News article from 9/10/2018, “Smith Aims to Use Planned Parenthood Background to Her Advantage.” Because of her ties to the abortion industry, she and her supporters somehow make her out to be a champion for women’s rights. On the very day President Trump nominated Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Tina Smith had already determined that she was going to vote no, even though it would have been impossible for her to review the 300+ opinions that he has written that quickly. Yet when it comes to Keith Ellison, the so-called champion for women Tina Smith has no time for his accuser. As recently as the State Fair, she told WCCO’s Esme Murphy that she supports Ellison’s candidacy. Fortunately, there is a better alternative. Karin Housley has stated that all accusers and the accused deserve to be heard. She will not make rash decisions without weighing all the facts. Karin Housley will also stand up for the rights of the unborn. Please join me in supporting Karin Housley for U.S. Senate.

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he night was like any other night, or so I thought. The squad radio was quiet and we were not having to respond to many calls, until my partner got a call for a 911 hang-up. Deputies respond to 911 hang-ups on a routine basis, and this one did not strike us as out of the ordinary. Dispatch told us they didn’t hear screaming or sounds of a struggle in the background. It was quiet. When dispatch attempted a callback, they received a busy signal. Oftentimes these calls turn out to be a pocket dial or a child playing with the phone. Sometimes, with the “enhancement” of technology, the internet modem decides to dial 911. Tonight it would turn out to be simply Cop-Ed that. A faulty modem. Yet, thank God Chisago County for that modem. By the end of that night, we had no idea how grateful we Sheriff’s Office would be for that faulty modem. We made it to the house and knocked on the front door. My partner looked through a window and told me he could see a male who appeared to be passed out on the couch. He wasn’t responding to any of the knocking. We could also see and hear young kids inside. The questions started to percolate. Was the male drunk? Was he having a medical emergency? Was he just sleeping? We did not know. We were about to force entry into the home to check on the male and the children when a vehicle pulled into the driveway. It was a female who told us that her husband was inside with the kids. We responded by saying we had received a 911 hang-up call and no one was answering the door for us. She grabbed her keys and opened the door to the home and allowed us to come inside to check on the welfare of her husband and children. As the door swung open, the male woke up and told us everything was okay. We attempted to walk into the entryway of the home, and quickly realized what we were stumbling upon. Inside the home we found several young children in the house running around with little to no clothes on. It was late at night and it seemed like the children should have been in bed. Some of the kids had sagging diapers that clearly had not been changed for a long time. Trash and clothes were all over the floor, and in some places clothes and garbage were nearly touching the ceiling. It was so pervasive that we couldn’t take a single step without stepping on one or the other. My partner and I both looked at each other, and without saying a word simultaneously realized we would not clear this call quickly. As I made my way to the back of the house to check the rest of its condition, my partner spoke with the male and female to gather their information. The only bathroom in the house did not have a working shower. The sink in the kitchen seemed to disappear under the mountain of dirty dishes and rotten food. I told my partner about my observations and he went outside to begin making phone calls to Child Protective Services. We both knew we were not leaving that house without those kids. It was deter-

Often cops get called the heroes in situations, but in this situation the heroes in my book were the families that opened their doors. mined the children would be removed from the home and placed in a much cleaner and safer environment. A job of a cop demands wearing many different hats. At 26 years old, the youngest of three, with no kids of my own, I had to care for these kids in parental type of way. During the next hour, my partners and I helped them get clothes on and pack clothes to leave. We helped entertain the kids to help keep the situation calm. We held babies and rocked them to keep them from crying. We let the older ones play with our flashlights to keep them busy and their minds off what was happening. One of the hardest parts of the night was having to explain to the oldest child that no matter how much she offered to help clean the place up, she could not stay there that night. Child Protective Services arrived. My partner and I assisted in getting the children into squad cars and vehicles to drive them to where they would be staying for the night. Unfortunately, the kids could not all be brought to the same home. I drove one of the kids to a temporary foster home and was met by an extremely nice couple who, at two in the morning, received a call from Child Protective Services asking if they would be willing to take a child. They said yes. Often cops get called the heroes in situations, but in this situation the heroes in my book were the families that opened their doors when the phone rang in early morning hours. These foster parents were willing to take care of children they did not know because they were in circumstances that were unsafe or dangerous. After all of the children were in safe homes for the evening I thought back at how tragic it was for these kids to have to be removed from their home. Yet, I was able to find comfort in knowing these kids were now in a much safer environment. As I stated earlier, thank God for that modem. It turns out that no one had dialed 911 that night. The home had a faulty modem that accidentally (or in this case thankfully) dialed 911. Deputies were able to come to the home and provide help to these kids that could not help themselves. The profession of law enforcement provides for us a window into seeing of the good and the bad in humanity. Some of the most difficult calls we get involve children or people who cannot help themselves. My partner and I were glad we got the call that night. We were able to respond and provide them the help they so desperately needed. COP-ED IS created by the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office to share opinions on current issues facing law enforcement and create better connections between the sheriff’s office and the communities they serve. You can ﬁnd more Cop-Eds at www.facebook.com/ChisagoCountySO. This Cop-Ed was written by deputy Grant Kinnamon.

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Newer farmers and Minnesotans with a desire to start farming have a new tax credit available to help offset the cost of starting a new farming operation. People have until Nov. 1, 2018, to apply, says Senator Tony Lourey (DFL-Kerrick). Full details about eligibility and benefits are available online at www.mda.state.mn.us/bftc. “Family farmers in Minnesota are going out of business because they are unable to compete with giant corporations and are being treated unfairly by them,” said Sen. Lourey. “Supporting ordinary folks just starting out in agriculture is not only a smart investment, it’s the right thing to do.” The tax credit is available through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Rural Finance Authority on a first-come, first-serve basis for individuals who meet specific criteria. For example, applicants must be a Minnesota resident with the desire to start farming or began farming within the past ten years, provide projected earnings statements, have a net worth less than $816,800, and enroll in an approved financial management program. The farmer cannot be directly related to the person from which he or she is buying or renting assets. The tax credit for the sale or lease of assets can then be applied to the Minnesota income taxes of the owner of the farm land or agricultural assets. Three levels of credits are available: • Five percent of the lesser of the sale price or fair market value of the agricultural asset up to a maximum of $32,000; • 10 percent of the gross rental income of each of the first, second and third years of a rental agreement, up to a maximum of $7,000 per year; • 15 percent of the cash equivalent of the gross rental income in each of the first, second or third year of a share rent agreement, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year. Interested farmers should note that they can also apply for a separate tax credit to offset the cost of a financial management program up to a maximum of $1,500 per year – for up to three years.

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Rush City’s Grant House closing Rush City’s historic Grant House hotel and eatery has closed its doors. The original Grant House Hotel was built in 1880 by Colonel Russell H. Grant, second cousin to President Ulysses S. Grant, and was rebuilt in 1896 after a ﬁre. It is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places In a Facebook post, management of The Grant House wrote, “Devastating illness and lack of business has forced us to close the doors of The Grant House Hotel and Eatery. We are heartbroken. We want to thank our employees, friends and patrons. You will be in our hearts forever. Goodbye Rush City.”

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OTHER BUSINESS In other business, the city council • Approved two temporary on-sale liquor licenses for Pine Center for the Arts for events on Nov. 9 and Nov. 23. • Approved a variance for Rockie Freeland to add a 24 ft. x 30 ft. addition to his existing 24 ft. x 22 ft. garage at 95 3rd Street NE. • Accepted national fire safety council donations of $3,055 and approved running a thank you response in the local newspaper.

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Pine County Deputy Garret Munson came before the Pine City Council on Oct. 3 to discuss public safety issues over the past month. Munson said deputies responded to roughly 125 calls for service within the city limits in the month of September. “We’ve been focusing on the parks, crosswalks,” Munson said. “We’ve been focusing on the school. We caught a few people on the bike path in the middle of the night.” He asked the members of the council if they had any feedback, and Mayor Carl Pederson said he did have a question. Pederson said he wasn’t sure of the exact date, but it was three or four weeks ago, midday on a Sunday. “I was working in my garage,” Pederson explained. “My brother, he was with me, and my wife. I looked up and saw this naked guy walking through our cul-de-sac.” Pederson lives just north of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (825 Golf Ave. SW). He said that the three of them decided to see where the naked man was going. They followed him up to the corner where the man was met by a deputy. Pederson said he has been wondering about the incident since that time. “What was that all about?” Pederson asked. “I keep getting asked by neigh-

bors.” Munson said he understood that the man was having mental issues. “He was brought to the hospital, and got the help that he needed,” Munson said. “That was what it was – a person having a mental crisis.” Pederson said he heard a similar incident happened in Hinckley. “If I remember right, those were both within hours of each other.” Munson said. “I don’t know what was going on that day.” “It was just out of the ordinary,” Pederson said. “You just see it and you don’t know how to comprehend what you’re seeing.” “When something’s not right, it’s kind of hard to figure out,” Munson agreed.

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10 Years Ago, 2008 Many of us don’t stop to think about the ramp that provides handicap access at the pavilion in Robinson Park. But for those using wheelchairs and walkers, getting in under the shelter of the pavilion was much more of an obstacle, or sometimes not even an option. Nick Olson knows how frustrating this can be. Both he and his sister Aubrey were diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia when they were quite young, and they eventually ended up in wheelchairs because of the disorder of their nervous systems. Although Olson didn’t let his condition keep him from participating in Boy Scouts and numerous other activities, difficulties with physical access to public places did present some obstacles along the way. When it came time to choose an undertaking for his Eagle Scout project, he decided to build a handicapped ramp for the pavilion, making it accessible to all. “It truly was a community project,” said Olson’s mom, Cindy. “There was a lot of support for the idea and for Nick.” The ramp, which took Olson and his crew several months to build, has been a welcome resource for many during concert events, family outings and everyday use. With a race time temperature of just 48 degrees and rain from start to finish, the Twin Cities Marathon held last Sunday had its challenges. However, several runners from Pine County met that challenge. Their results were as follows: Jim Sloan (Time 3:57:33, Pace 8:54), Erik Raivo (Time 4:00:56, Pace 9:03), Jeffrey Adams (Time 4:09:58, Pace 9:23), Lloyd Young (Time 5:00:35, Pace 11:28), Theresa Miller (Time 5:34:45, Pace 12:31), Scott Miller (Time 5:47:38, Pace 13:00). This year’s Pine City High School Hall of Fame inductees were recent and long-ago Dragons, male and female; they ranged from those who played ball without face guards to those who broke glass ceilings of sorts. Bob Rypkema, Lara (Lindstrom) Smetana, Eric Rysdam and Molly (Sloan) Czeslawski were each inducted. “Never was there an easy day,” Czeslawski said, stressing the importance of goal setting. She said she came to learn a few things while attending PCHS. “Everyone is a role model” and “You can never go someplace and not leave it better than you found it.” No doubt, Rypkema, Smetana, Rysdam and Czeslawski each left the Pine City Dragon community with a positive, long-lasting impression.

25 Years Ago, 1993 Karla Nelsen-Blake, daughter of Arnold and Jeanette Nelsen, Pine City, recently competed in the AAU Ms. American Bodybuilding contest in Fort Meyers, Florida. She won her class and went on to win the overall title of Ms. America. Karla has been weight training for seven years, and this is her first national title. Future plans include preparing for the Ms. Universe Bodybuilding contest to be held in the fall of 1994. Karla’s husband, Al, is her trainer, nutritionist and dietician. In

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We Salute our Pine City Fireﬁghters 1993 members of the Pine City Fire Department pictured are, back row, left to right, Dave Hill, Mark Purdy, Ralph Frerich, Pat Rootkie, George Johnson, Travis Stransky, Rick Wasson, Dale Kirchberg, Denise Nelson, Jay Jahnz, John Haney, Steve Belko, Royce Johnson and Chief Paul Miller. In front are Layne Neinstadt, Doug Spindler, John Stahlke, Tom Chromey, Brett Grinde, Vern Smetana, Brent Jahnz, Dan Carlson, John Schumacher, Gary Lord and Jaye Frets.

addition to year-round weight training, preparation for the contest consisted of three months of dieting, in conjunction with two hourly aerobic sessions daily to get her body fat down as low as possible. Karla is preparing for a strength contest and posing exhibition being held in New York City in November. She will also be busy throughout the year guest posing at bodybuilding contests. Sauser’s Hardware employee Scott Tiffany, Pine City, was recognized recently as a service award winner by a representative of the Minnesota Council for Quality. Each year approximately 300 volunteers attend training and present up to 1,000 awards throughout Minnesota to individuals who give outstanding customer service. Tiffany and his employer will attend the governor’s luncheon on Oct. 19. We see his picture in the newspapers and watch him on television, but most Americans will never get within three feet of the president. Not only did a Pine City sixth grader get within three feet, she recently shook hands and chatted with President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore. Eleven-year-old Marisa Churchill, a student in Mrs. Haugrud’s class at Pine City Elementary, her mom, Bernida, and eight other members of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, traveled to Washington, D.C. last week. They attended the U.S. Senate hearings on Indian gaming, listening to testimony for and against an amendment to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. Little did Marisa know that at the end of the President’s speech, he would walk down from the podium and stand in a reception line, shaking hands with the crowd. Marisa and her mom were part of the line. “It was exciting,” she said. “He asked me my name and where

I was from, how long I was in Washington and if I had a fun time,” Marisa said. Marisa also shook hands with the Vice President and met Senators Ted Kennedy and John Glenn.

50 Years Ago, 1968 Clarence Nordstrom of rural Pine City came home with four ribbons and a trophy from the Minnesota Horse Breeders Association’s annual plowing contest held at Owatonna last Saturday. Nordstrom took second place in the statewide competition in the walking plow contest, third in the two-bottom plow event and fourth in the three-bottom plow event. He also captured fourth place honors in the sulky plow contest. To top off the day, Nordstrom won an attractive trophy for being third highest in total number of points won during the day of competition. The Village council approved an application for a building permit submitted by the Phillips Petroleum company to build a combination service station and restaurant at the freeway entrance here. Recent stock purchases have put the Pine City Country Club close to its goal of $25,000 in local participation to assure the construction of Pine City’s golf course.

75 Years Ago, 1943 A maximum speed limit of 35 miles per hour for any vehicle traveling on rubber tires has been put into effect throughout Minnesota as a war-time measure to save rubber and tires. An appeal to hunters and trappers to salvage all possible fats from the carcasses of deer and fur bearers taken during the coming season was issued

the other day by the Minnesota Department of Conservation. Fats are vitally needed by the government for the manufacture of explosives.

100 Years Ago, 1918 Owing to the prevalence of influenza, all county teacher’s institutes in the state to be held this month have been cancelled. The worst forest fire in the history of the northwest swept over sections of Carlton and St. Louis counties, north of Pine County, last Saturday evening and night, totally destroying the city of Cloquet, Moose Lake village and numerous smaller places, causing a loss of probably upwards of 900 lives of which more than 600 have been recovered at this writing, and a property loss running into the millions.

125 Years Ago, 1893 We have always upheld Pine County as one of the best farming counties in the northwest and the fact is being proven by the manner in which the lands are being settled. Every day we hear of some new farm that is being settled and opened. What is needed in this town is a grist mill of some size, shape or description. Take a drive down in the vicinity of Rush City, our suburban town, and you will see numerous farmers going to that place with their grists to be ground. Pine City can maintain a mill as well as any town in the northwest. This matter should be taken in hand by some good energetic parties that would push the matter along and do what they could to help a good cause.

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Squash makes healthy, hearty fall soup BY TERESA FARRELL ESSENTIA HEALTH DIETICIAN

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Old School Art Center ﬁnds support The Old School Arts Center is the proud recipient of a $3,000 operating grant through the East Central Regional Arts Council Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund grant program. The Old School Arts Center expressed gratitude to the Minnesota Legislature, the East Central Regional Arts Council, and the voters of Minnesota who ensure through their support of this funding that arts access is available to greater Minnesota and therefore to the Old School Arts Center’s pursuit of cultivating the arts in the region. Visit www.osacmn.org to learn more about the activities past and present that the Old School Arts Center proudly sponsors. The organization continues to grow its outreach and this operating grant will fund goals of continuing to broaden the support of the arts community in East Central Minnesota. Email the Old School Arts Center at info@osacmn.org or call 320-242-3933 for volunteer opportunities. Pictured are Linda Kvasnicka, Old School Arts Center Grant Project Director and Mary Minnick-Daniels, East Central Regional Arts Council Executive Director.

With fall upon us, now is a great time to add sweet rich flavored winter squash to your meals and snacks. There are many different varieties of winter squash, some of the more common ones in our area include acorn, butternut and hubbard. Winter squash is different than summer squash as it is more mature, has a thick skin and is often orange in color, unlike zucchini and yellow summer squash. The orange color is an outward sign of its nutrient content. In fact, winter squash provides numerous health benefits that may help reduce the risk of heart and respiratory disease, cancer, diabetes and arthritis. These nutritional components include high levels of beta-carotene, which converts to Vitamin A; a good source of Vitamin C; good source of fiber; antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds and polysaccharides that help regulate blood sugar. Choose a squash that is heavy for its size with a thick, hard skin and no cracks or soft spots. Winter squash are easy to store and prepare. Uncut winter squash will generally keep for three to six months when stored in a cool, dry place. After winter squash is cut it will last about a week in the refrigerator. Microwaved, baked and roasted are some common preparation methods. Be sure to rinse the squash under running water before it is peeled or cut. • Microwave: take half of a squash (skin may be left on), wrap it in plastic wrap and microwave for about five minutes or until tender. This will create steam so be very careful when removing the plastic wrap. The seeds and skin can easily be removed after it is cooked and cooled; • Bake: place squash halves or pieces on a baking sheet without peeling, place in a 400-degree oven for 40-50 minutes or until tender; • Roast: place halves or pieces on a baking sheet with the flesh side down or roast skinned chunks by themselves or with other vegetables by coating them with a little olive oil and some seasonings. Place in a 400-degree oven for 40-50 minutes or until tender. You can add grated, canned or leftover cooked squash to muffins and breads; puree winter squash as a base for a thick, hearty soup.; sprinkle a little

brown sugar on your squash; use halved, cooked squash and stuff with other ingredients like rice, corn or beans; make fries out of butternut squash; drizzle olive oil and add a little pepper or other low sodium seasoning on cooked squash and eat as a side dish. Save the seeds that you scoop out of your squash. Seeds are a healthy and delicious snack and can be prepared the same way as pumpkin seeds. Squash seeds need to be separated from the pulp before baking. They should then be allowed to dry. Place them in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil and bake at 160-170 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or until tender. The seeds can be drizzled with olive oil and seasoned before baking. Enjoy the seeds as a snack, added to a salad or added to trail mix. In addition to whole fresh squash, pre-cut squash (in the produce aisle) and frozen is available as well.

Winter Squash Soup Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 ½ pounds winter squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks 1 tablespoon honey 5 cups low sodium chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste Optional: fresh parsley, chopped for garnish Instructions: • Melt butter and oil in a large saucepan. Add onions and celery, gently cook until very soft-about 15 minutes • Add the squash, cook, stirring for 5 minutes • Add honey and chicken stock, bring to a simmer and cook until the squash is tender • Remove from heat, using a blender or food processor pulse until smooth (adding more stock or water if soup is too thick) • Season to taste with salt and pepper Reheat before serving Add parsley to garnish if desired Nutrition Facts: Calories: 270. Protein: 7, Carbohydrates: 40, Total fat: 10 grams, Saturated fat: 5

NEWSLINE Pine County zoning meetings in November Pine County will be hosting public meetings In Askov (Nov. 1) and Pine City (Nov. 5) to discuss the draft “Districts, Lot Standards, and Uses,” of its County Zoning Ordinance. The draft is currently available for public view on the Pine County website (www.co.pine.mn.us). This is only the first portion of the ordinance content. More content will be developed in coming months. The current draft was written by Pine County Zoning staff based on direct input from township officials in July and August of 2018. Additionally, in September Pine County Zoning staff met with farmers from throughout the County to hear input on their land use concerns as well as the draft as it applies to agricultural areas. The Pine County Zoning Ordinance will be unique in that it will only be in effect within townships where the Township Board passes a resolution to “opt-in” to the program. With this goal in mind, Pine County has been primarily working with Township officials that have expressed interest in opting in or simply assisting the process.

STOLEN DOG REWARD for any information leading to the safe return of our dog, Tuukka. He is a very friendly, neutered, micro chipped, 110lb, Alaskan Malamute. He was taken Sept. 25th between 5-6pm from our Pine City area home. He was a member of our family and our children miss him dearly. No questions asked we just want our dog back. Please call Amy 612-396-1227.

The Nov. 1 meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine County History Museum (6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov). The Nov. 5 meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine County Courthouse Boardroom (635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City). All members of the public are invited to attend.

Over 1,400 military service members still eligible to claim 2014 military tax credit The Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone for service in 2014 will expire for most qualifying service members on Oct. 15. The Minnesota Department of Revenue is reminding Minnesota service members to take advantage of the refundable tax credit before it expires. The 2014 credit is worth $120 per month, or partial month served. The department recently sent letters explaining how to claim the credit to over 1,400 service members who may qualify. Service members have already claimed more than $1 million in refunds for the 2014 credit, with an average refund of $660. To qualify for the credit, service members must meet all of the following requirements: • Served in a combat zone or qualified hazardous-duty area anytime on or after Jan. 1, 2014 • Were a Minnesota resident during time of service • Received combat pay which is exempt from federal and Minnesota income tax To receive the credit, service members must send the following documents: • Form M99, Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone • Corresponding Form DD-214 for each period of qualifying service If still on active duty, attach Leave and Earnings statements for each month of qualifying service.

Applications must be postmarked by Oct. 15. For more information on the military tax credit and to fill out the form, visit the website at www.revenue. state.mn.us. Check out and share a video that explains who quTax credits for service in a combat zone are also available for 2015, 2016, and 2017. For more information, visit the Members of the Military page on the website and sign up for email updates on military credits, application deadlines and tax law changes. For information on combat zone locations that qualify for the tax credit, visit the IRS website.

New board member for hospital district Brenda Langseth-Perrault joins the North Pine Area Hospital District replacing Chuck Sprado of Dell Grove Township. Brenda is a licensed psychologist and retired elementary and middle school counselor. She was raised in Sandstone and lived and worked in the Twin Cities for the past 30 years until she retired and returned to Pine County. “Brenda’s professional experience offers the Board of Directors expert insight into mental health issues, which is a fast growing need nationwide as well as here in our area,” said Ron Osladil, Chairman of the North Pine Area Hospital District. “Being raised in Sandstone ... gives her an understanding and deep caring for our community.” “My husband, John, and I are delighted to return to my home town,” states Brenda. “We always maintained a connection with Sandstone as our family of three boys enjoyed spending time at my parents’ home on Grindstone Lake. I am excited about putting my knowledge and experiences to work in being a part of the forward progress in healthcare here in the Pine County area.”

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‘A Place For You’ seeks sustainable approach to help area homeless get back on their feet BY ANDY STEINER IQ MAGAZINE

Homelessness is an issue across Minnesota. In rural areas of the state, however, the problem often is less obvious to the casual observer. That’s certainly the case in Pine, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Carleton and Chisago counties. In fact, if you ask the right people in these communities, they’ll tell you about local residents who struggle to keep roofs over their heads. People on the economic edge in Greater Minnesota may not be out asking for money on busy street corners, but they do live here, according to Justin Jahnz, manager of energy services and strategic projects for East Central Energy (ECE), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Braham. Unfortunately, programs designed to help get these vulnerable community members back on their feet are few and far between. “(People’s) situations are often hidden,” Jahnz said. “They might be staying with someone or moving from one place to the next, but they don’t have a home of their own. There are very few options for people in that situation in this area, and so out of necessity they often exist under the radar.” Housing advocates agree that homelessness—which includes people living in temporary arrangements as well as those without any kind of shelter—is an issue statewide. In 2017, there were 862 homeless people living in Central Minnesota, according to the Institute for Community Alliances, a Des Moines-based nonprofit organization that helps communities address housing instability, homelessness, food insecurity and related issues. That’s up from 669 people in 2016 and 541 in 2010. “Everywhere I go, in every corner of Minnesota, emergency shelter is identified as a major need,” said Matt Traynor, director of organizing for the Minnesota Coalition For the Homeless. “It’s not just a problem in the Cities and Duluth. It’s an issue in Greater Minnesota, too.” NOWHERE TO GO For many years, the only places where homeless single adults could find emergency housing between the Twin Cities and Duluth was at local churches. Then, a little over five years ago, a group of concerned residents in Pine City decided something had to be done. The group—led by local volunteers Mary Kay Sloan and Eugene Biever, who had retired as the president of Pine Technical & Community College—decided to found a shelter that would offer transitional housing, resource assistance, mental health counseling and skill-building support. It was a big project, but the team was motivated to get it done, said Chris Fastner, Initiative Foundation senior program manager for nonprofit development. Biever had volunteered as a deacon in his church and saw first-hand the needs of the community. Under Biever and Sloan’s leadership, the group located a building, which had once been an Allina Health System clinic, in downtown Pine City that they felt would be the perfect location for their shelter. They persuaded Allina to donate the building. “It was impressive,” said Fastner. “They worked with volunteers and raised money to renovate the whole thing. It was a true grassroots effort.” When renovations on the building were complete, A Place For You had rooms for 10 residents, with women and men housed in separate portions of the building. The program, which is funded by grants and contributions from a variety of sources, including the Initiative Foundation, has eight full- and part-time paid employees. A large portion of its day-to-day operations are completed by community volunteers. Fastner believes this strong corps of volunteers is a chief asset for A Place For You. “This place is a living example of the power of community,” he said, adding that volunteers even provide a hot evening meal for shelter residents. “It’s a real commitment, a way to make residents feel welcome and cared for during their stay.” The community’s commitment includes helping shelter residents gain the skills they need to find affordable housing and get back on their feet—financial-

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A Place for You interim acting director Vicki VanderVegt (center) with founders Mary Kay Sloan and Eugene Biever.

ly and emotionally. “This has never been just a place for people to sleep,” Fastner said. “Their real goal is to help clients become part of the community, to get connected and build supportive relationships so they can plant roots for themselves.” ONGOING SUPPORT Keeping the program running smoothly requires a high level of community commitment, said Vicki VanderVegt, A Place For You’s interim executive director. Organizers worked hard to build a program that would stay strong and last well into the future. They wanted to make a difference in the lives of everyone involved—residents and volunteers. The program’s founders “did a superb job of researching what it takes to form and run a shelter and where funding might come from,” VanderVegt said. “They held community input meetings. They wanted to build a place that would increase people’s chances of finding and maintaining stable housing. They wanted to support that positive trajectory.” Each year, the shelter provides housing for 80 to 90 adults. In addition to preparing meals, volunteers maintain the building and its grounds, work the front desk, clean, catalogue donations, serve as mentors for residents and hold positions on the shelter’s board of directors. Recently, when the building’s HVAC system needed upgrading, board members reached out to East Central Energy. The cooperative offered to install a lowcost, high-efficiency heat-pump system. “We financed 75 percent of the cost of the HVAC equipment,” Jahnz said. The shelter raised money to cover the rest. The HVAC upgrade was a perfect project for the energy cooperative, said Cindy Rolain, ECE’s community relations coordinator. “We’re a cooperative and a grassroots organization,” Rolain said. “A Place For You is the same: It’s people in the community seeing a need and pooling their money, time and commitment to improve the quality of life for everyone.” Even though community support for A Place For You remains high, the program’s employees and core volunteers wanted to make sure that the shelter remained on stable financial footing for the future. With that in mind, a group completed a two-part financial resiliency training program offered by the Initiative Foundation designed to help nonprofits develop alternative revenue sources. “We depend on three sources of revenue: grants,

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Tennis Dragons run strong at Swain Invitational, seeded second prepare for Great River Conference meet for Sub-Sections BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

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The Pine City girls tennis team came out strong against Pierz on Thursday, Oct. 4, defeating Pierz 6-1. Pierz used a new line up, the third different line up this season against Pine City; however, the Dragons handled it with their solid play and confidence. The singles players remained strong and steady with good ball placement and making the right shots. They also took advantage of opportunities, did not allow Pierz to get into a rhythm, and dominated their matches. Second singles player Ella Sell, and third singles player Elizabeth Cahill did not allow their opponents to score any points in the first sets. Cahill only allowed for one point to be scored in the second set and Sell only allowed two. All singles players won their matches in two straight sets. The Dragon doubles teams swept their first sets; however Pierz battled tough during the second sets. Both Pine City first and third doubles lost their second sets and had to play a super tie breaker for a third set. Third doubles players Sophia Lahti and Allison Unverzagt battled hard for a strong 10-4 finish. They capitalized at the net and forced their opponents to make errors. The second doubles team of sisters, Kaitlyn and Lindsay Miller, had good movement and capitalized at the net for a strong finish. They closed out their second set with a tie breaker. PINE CITY SECONDARY 6, PIERZ 1 Singles results: No. 1 — Lydia Adams, Pine City, def. Val Gall, Pierz, 6-4, 6-0; No. 2 — Ella Sell, Pine City, def. Mariah Kirschbaum, Pierz, 6-0, 6-2; No. 3 — Elizabeth Cahill, Pine City, def. Halle Zupan, Pierz, 6-0, 6-1; No. 4 — Addison Sell, Pine City, def. Maddie Andrea, Pierz, 6-3, 6-1; Doubles results: No. 1 — Becky Langer-Laura Skiba, Pierz, def. Emily Carpenter-Madisen Berglund, Pine City, 2-6, 6-2, 10-7; No. 2 — Kaitlyn Miller-Lindsay Miller, Pine City, def. Abby Andrea-Kalyn Girtzmacher, Pierz 6-4, 7-6 (2); No. 3 — Allison Unverzagt-Sophia Lahti, Pine City, def. Katelyn Smude-Kami Athman, Pierz 6-2, 4-6, 10-4. Earlier in the week, on Tuesday, Oct. 2, the Dragons played Aitkin. Pine City finished regular season play on a strong note, defeating Aitkin 7-0. With this win the Dragons are second seed going into sub-sections. The seeding for the sub-section is #1 Pequot Lakes, #2 Pine City, #3 Pierz, #4 Crosby Ironton and #5 Mora.

The Swain Invitational was held in Duluth on Saturday, Oct. 6. This meet is known for its long, massive hills and is typically a wet and muddy course. Pine City girls team placed 17th, out of 28 complete teams, with a total of 433 points in a very competitive field. Seventh ranked Lake City won with 163 points. Alaina Steele ran tough from the start and finished strong in this grueling race. Steele had the best individual Dragon girls finish Pine City has ever had at this meet, finishing 9th in a time of 20:35.5. Seventh grader Eva Johnson, running in just her second varsity race, placed 30th out of 198 runners in a personal best time of 21:37.0. This time moves Johnson to the 7th

fastest girl in Pine City school history. Grace Grubbs also ran well, finishing 99th in a time of 23:34.6. Allison Cavallin placed 149th with a time of 25:27.0, Hailee Rydberg placed 177th with a time of 27:15.6, and Allyson Chromey rounded out the Dragon girls runners, placing 178th with a time of 27:16.2. The Pine City boys team placed eighth, out of 31 teams, with a total of 258 points, also in a very competitive field. Five of the seven teams, which finished ahead of the Dragons, are ranked in the top 12 in the state. Ninth ranked Minnehaha Academy won with 122 points beating out tenth ranked Mora with 135 points. Tommy Ryan raced himself to an 11th place finish with a time of 17:21.7. Ryan’s time is the second fastest in Pine City school history at this meet. Nate Webster also ran very well, placing 27th

in a time of 17:47.6. Webster had a great finish and passed six competitors in the last 100 meters. Logan Vinaja and Jake Adams both had strong finishes for the Dragons. Vinaja finished 70th with a time of 18:42.7 and Adams finished 77th with a time of 18:49.6. TJ Rank surged at the finish to take 86th with a time of 9:05.0, with Noah Miller not far behind in 97th with a time of 19:16.7. Koleman Lind rounded out the Pine City boys varsity team with a 162nd place finish with a time of 20:54.7. In the Boys Class A JV race, Josh Rike ran a personal best time of 20:03.3 to finish 15th. Parker Sell finished 32nd with a time of 20:39.7 and Lukas Struss finished 34th with a time of 20:45.4. The Great River Conference meet will be held at the Pine City Country Club on Oct. 16.

Rain drenches Dragon football team passing game BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

It was a wet and rainy Friday night, Oct. 5, when the Dragons traveled to Mora to play the 5-0 Mustangs. The Mustangs scored twice in the first quarter, with a 22 yard pass, and a two-point conversion, followed with a 56 yard pass and a failed two-point conversion, to put them up 14-0 going into the second quarter. Mora continued to play hard football and changed up their strategy, coming back in the second quarter with three more unanswered touchdowns, all on the ground. The first second quarter touchdown was a 14 yard run, with a two-point conversion. That score was followed by a Mustangs one yard run, with a failed extra point kick. The fifth Mora touchdown of the first half was a 25 yard run, with a good extra point kick. The halftime score was Mora 35, Pine City 0. Mora continued their assault in the third quarter with a 40 yard run, followed by a good extra point kick, and a 58 yard pass, followed by a failed extra point kick, before pulling their first string players from the field and subbing-down. Pine City was able to

put points on the board, with a third quarter 25 yard touchdown run by Caleb Fromm. Dragon George Ausmus’ extra point kick was on target, bringing the score at the end of the third period to Pine City 7, Mora 48. Both teams were scoreless in the fourth quarter. Pine City was only able to complete one pass, for 14 yards, the entire game; however, the wet conditions did not restrict the passing game of Mora who passed for 163 yards and three touchdowns. The Mustangs were also able to move the football on the ground for 284 rushing yards, with a game total of 447 yards. The Dragons rushed for 155 yards, with a game total of 169 yards. Penalties are still plaguing this young Pine City team with nine penalties totaling 40 yards. With this loss Pine City is sixth seed, out of seven, coming into the last two games of the season. On Thursday, Oct. 11, the Dragons host 4-2 Moose Lake/Willow River for their Tackle Cancer fundraiser. Pine City is back on the home field on Wednesday, Oct. 17, for their final regular season game against Crosby-Ironton.

PINE CITY SECONDARY 7, AITKIN SECONDARY SCHOOL 0 Singles results: No. 1 — Lydia Adams, Pine City, def. Ellie Jindra, Aitkin, 6-1, 6-1; No. 2 — Ella Sell, Pine City, def. Grace Janzen, Aitkin, 6-0, 6-1; No. 3 — Elizabeth Cahill, Pine City, def. Breanna Hines, Aitkin, 6-0, 6-0; No. 4 — Addison Sell, Pine City, def. Ashlyn Berg, Aitkin, 6-0, 6-0; Doubles results: No. 1 — Emily Carpenter-Madisen Berglund, Pine City, def. Annie Courtemanche-Abby Monse, Aitkin, 6-0, 6-0; No. 2 — Kaitlyn Miller-Lindsay Miller, Pine City, def. Brooke Hansen-Jessica Shaver, Aitkin, 6-2, 6-0; No. 3 — Allison Unverzagt-Sophia Lahti, Pine City, def. Sophie Ryan-Kelsi Welle, Aitkin, 6-4, 6-2; “The girls have worked hard and shown great improvement,” said coach Kristin Unverzagt. “I am so proud of the team and we are looking forward to the semi-finals match in Virginia.”

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Pine City hosted the third annual Pink Out for a Cure event with the East Central Eagles and raised over $600 that will be donated to the Circle of Hope Foundation.

Dragon volleyball teams up with East Central Eagles to raise over $600 for the Circle of Hope Foundation BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

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Pine City hosted the third annual Pink Out for a Cure event with the East Central Eagles, on Thursday Oct. 4. The teams sold “Pink Out for a Cure” T-shirts and raised over $600 that will be donated to the Circle of Hope Foundation. The Eagles are definitely improving throughout the season; however, the Dragons were definitely in control of the match, defeating the Eagles 3-0. The time Pine City spent over the past week drilling on their spot serving enabled the Dragons to have a much improved serving game. Leading the team in serving was Makenna Nelson with three ace serves, and Jolie Wicktor

with two ace serves. Isabelle Aragonez and Ellie Hasz led the Dragons offensively with six kills each. Ashley Faur and Genoa Gregg also had a good night offensively, placing powerful kill shots. Pine City has a very busy week this week; they were scheduled to host Mora on Monday, Oct. 8, traveled to Rush City on Tuesday, Oct. 9 and travel to Braham on Thursday, Oct. 11. The Dragons’ final game of the regular season will be on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at home against Hinckley-Finlayson. This is the Pine City Dragon Volleyball team’s Senior Night. “We would like to thank everyone for making our Pink Out for a Cure event a success,” said coach Tami Nelson.

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Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, to parents serving in the U.S. Navy, Cassandra (Garside) Olson’s family later moved to Crystal, Minnesota, and then New Hope where Cassandra graduated high school. She met her husband, Nick Olson, a Pine City native who was living in Brooklyn Center at the time. When he first suggested moving back to Pine City, she wasn’t crazy about the idea of moving to a rural community. However, it wasn’t long before she knew they had made a good move, as she found an inspiring sense of purpose here. Cassandra is an active member of the Heritage Players, currently serving as vice president. This organization sponsors fundraisers and recently established the Harvey Lindstrom Memorial Scholarship, specifically for local kids to go to theater camps. Pine Area Lions is high on her list of involvement. She is impressed and inspired by those women who have been active in this group for decades. Presently second vice president, she will be vice president next year, and president in 2020. Fundraisers include a 5K run for the Pregnancy Resource Center, the Mary Murphy Fund which donates to needy families or children in the schools, service dogs, vision needs, etc., all in the local area. In 2017 she and her husband established Three Twenty Brewing Company in Pine City. “The fi rst Thursday of every month, we have a fundraiser, which we call ‘Pints for Pine’,” she said. “We donate $1 for every beer we sell and we also accept additional donations, including food items. We then donate those proceeds to a different group each month, such as the local food shelf, Blue Star Moms, Toys for Tots, etc.” When they established their company, part of their business plan was to find ways to give back to the community. Cassandra has a heart for helping people and will shortly be employed by Pine County in the Health and Human Services Department. “I never wanted to live in a small town,” Cassandra said, “but I’ve found this to be a great city with dynamic people doing great service, and I want to be a part of that; making a difference feels natural.” Cassandra’s advice to others: “There are a lot of opportunities out there for service to our community, even if you start by giving only a few hours of your time each month.”

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THIRD THURSDAY NETWORKING The Networking Team for the Pine City Chamber has been busy planning for events for the remainder of 2018, as well as some creative ways to gather member feedback on what our 2019 networking plan will look like. The regular 3rd Thursday Networking won’t take place in October as we are focusing efforts on the Annual Chamber Banquet. We hope members will plan to attend that event, and take part in a quick survey while we “fish for answers” to the best networking choices for the new year. Other upcoming dates to circle on your calendar: • Thursday, November 15th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Networking Luncheon at Pine Technical & Community College, hosted by President Joe Mulford. • Thursday, December 13th from 5:30 – 7:00 PM, Happy Hour Networking at Boondoggle Winery SHOP LOCAL CAMPAIGN RETURNS THIS NOVEMBER Last year we launched the #ShopPineCity cards to promote local spending during the month of November. Community members can shop at participating locations - retail stores, gas stations, restaurants, haircuts, car repairs and more - throughout the month and get their card filled. Once completed, they should be turned in at the Chamber Office where they’ll be included in the drawing for a $300, $200, or $100 Chamber Bucks gift certificate. #ShopPineCity cards will be available on November 1st from our Holiday Madness Sponsor locations and the Chamber Office. Shop participating locations from November 1st - 30th. Cards must be turned in by the end of business on Friday, November 30th. Contact Becky at 320.322.4040 with questions.

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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting – Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - 10:00 a.m. 6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov, Minnesota Chair Steve Hallan called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, John Mikrot, Jr., and Matt Ludwig. Also present were County Administrator David Minke and County Attorney Reese Frederickson. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chair Hallan called for public comment. There was no public comment. Commissioner Ludwig moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Mikrot moved to approve the Minutes of the August 30, 2018 Special Meeting-Committee of the Whole (Budget). Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the Minutes of the September 4, 2018 board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. C Commissioner Mikrot moved to approve the Minutes of the September 12, 2018 Special Meeting-Committee of the Whole (Budget). Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence City of Sandstone Wellhead Protection Program East Central Regional Library Minutes – August 13, 2018 Pine County Chemical Health Coalition Minutes – September 10, 2018 Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Fund August 31, 2017 August 31, 2018 Increase(Decrease) General Fund 4,552,280 4,638,709 86,429 Health and Human Services Fund 872,747 1,725,200 852,453 Road and Bridge Fund 5,190,466 3,280,646 (1,909,820) Land Management Fund 1,323,986 1,437,542 113,556 TOTAL (inc nonmajor funds) 13,897,096 13,672,792 (224,304) Approve Applications for Abatement for Integrys Energy Group, Inc., multiple parcels, payable 2009 – Tax Court Ordered and Minnesota Energy Resources Corp., multiple parcels, payable 2010-2013 – Tax Court Ordered. Approve Application for Exempt Permit from Quad River Chapter of the MN Deer Hunters Association to conduct Minnesota lawful gambling on October 13, 2018 at Doc’s Sports Bar and Grill Pavilion, 34427 Majestic Pine Drive,

Sturgeon Lake, MN Approve a temporary liquor license for YMCA Camp Miller, October 25-28, 2018. Designate election-related revenues and expenditures as “Committed”. Designate funds received from the Mille Lacs Band Foundation for the Community Coach Program as “Restricted”. Accept a $200 donation from the Sandstone Area Chamber of Commerce and designate to the Pine County Sheriff’s Reserve Fund; this donation will be used to offset the cost of uniforms, training and equipment. Approve fiscal year 2019 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems Program Grant Agreement. Ratify the termination of Social Worker Jenny Morrison, effective September 11, 2018. Approve Human Resources Manager Jackie Koivisto to attend the Minnesota Counties Human Resource Management Association Conference. Total cost: $649. Approve Probation Director Terry Fawcett to attend the 85th Annual Minnesota Corrections Association Fall Training Institute. Registration: $350. Approve RN Kelsi Ervin and LPN Stephanie Larson to attend the 2018 Immunization Conference. Total cost: $295. The expenses for attendance at this conference will be paid by the Child and Teen Check-up Outreach grant. Approve Health & Human Services employees Brenda Danielson, Wendy Bloom, Samantha Ekeroth, Jan Chaffee, Nancy Johnson and Heidi Burton to attend the St. Louis County Health & Human Services Conference. Total cost: Approx. $514. Public Hearing - Audubon Center of the North Woods Attorney Christopher Virta, representing the Audubon Center of the North Woods, described the project. By proceeding with financing through bank-qualified tax-exempt conduit revenue bonds. The county has no fiscal risk or obligation. Chair Hallan opened the public hearing at 10:05 a.m. for public comment. There being no public comment, the hearing was closed at 10:06 a.m. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve of Resolution 2018-49 Approving the Issuance and Sale of an $80,000 Revenue Note, Series 2018 and authorize Board Chair and County Administrator to sign. Second by Commissioner Mohr. A Roll Call vote was called by Chair Hallan: District 1: Chair Hallan: Aye District 2: Commissioner Mohr: Aye District 3: Commissioner Chaffee: Aye District 4: Commissioner Mikrot: Aye District 5: Commissioner Ludwig: Aye Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the Insurance Committee recommendations to accept the revised 2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance renewal rates. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

STATE OF MINNESOTA PINE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-JV-18-77 Case Type: Juvenile In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Chris Lynn Hugger, Parent Adam Thomas Hartnell, Parent Summons and Notice Termination of Parental Rights Matter NOTICE TO: Adam Thomas Hartnell, above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s). 1. A termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Juvenile Court located at 635 Northridge Drive, Suite 320, Pine City, Minnesota, alleging that parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) to the child(ren) named in the petition should be permanently severed. 2. Notice is hereby given that the matter of said Termination of Parental Rights Petition will be called for hearing before the Juvenile Court located at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota, on October 29, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. or as soon after as the Matter can be heard. 3. YOU ARE ORDERED to appear before the Juvenile Court at the scheduled time and date. 4. You have a right to be represented by counsel. 5. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the Court may still conduct the hearing and grant appropriate relief, including permanently severing the parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) and taking permanent custody of the child/ren named in the Petition. Witness, the Honorable Heather Wynn Judge of District Court BY: Abigail Meemken Court Administrator: Lu Ann Blegen Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 11, 18 and 25, 2018

¼) of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Forty-four (44), Range Twenty-one (21). Property ID No. 05.0275.000 40.00 acres The Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Forty-four (44), Range Twenty-one (21). Property ID No. 27.0040.000 40.00 acres The Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW ¼ of NE ¼) of Section Four (4), Township Fortythree (43), Range Twenty-one (21). Property ID No. 27.0040.001 35.79 acres The Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼ of NE ¼) of Section Four (4), Township Fortythree (43), Range Twenty-one (21), EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following described tract: That part of the said NE ¼ of NE ¼ described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said NE ¼ of NE ¼; thence West along the North line of said NE ¼ of NE ¼ for 496 feet to the actual point of beginning; thence South at right angles for 208.7 feet; thence West parallel with the North line of said NE ¼ of NE ¼ for 208.7 feet; thence North at right angles for 208.7 feet to the North line of said NE ¼ of NE ¼; thence East along the North line of NE ¼ of NE ¼ for 208.7 feet to the point of beginning. Property ID No. 27.0043.000 90.50 acres The Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW ¼ of NE ¼) of Section Four (4), Township Fortythree (43), Range Twenty-one (21). The Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE ¼ of NW ¼) of Section Four (4), Township Fortythree (43), Range Twenty-one (21). That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE ¼ of NW ¼) of Section Four (4), Township Forty-three (43), Range Twenty-one (21), subject to a mineral reservation of record, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the said NE ¼ of NW ¼, which is the point of beginning of the tract herein described; thence West over and along the South boundary line of said NE ¼ of NW ¼ a distance of 580 feet; thence North and parallel with the East boundary line of said NE ¼ of NW ¼ a distance of 75 feet; thence East and parallel to the South boundary line of said NE ¼ of NW ¼ a distance of 300 feet; thence North and parallel to the East boundary line of said NE ¼ of NW ¼ a distance of 1,245 feet, more or less, to the North boundary line of said NE ¼ of NW ¼; thence East over and along the North boundary line of said NE ¼ of NW ¼ a distance of 280 feet more or less, to the Northeast corner of said NE ¼ of NW ¼, thence South over and along the East boundary line of said NE ¼ of NW ¼ a distance of 1,320 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Property ID No. 27.0047.000 29.50 acres The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼ of SE ¼) of Section Four (4), Township Fortythree (43), Range Twenty-one (21), EXCEPTING THEREFROM the fol-

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case type: Other Civil Court File No. 58-CV-17-388 Judge Krista K. Martin Daniel L. Blees, Plaintiff, v. Daniel E. Olean, Christensen Law Office, PLLC, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of a Judgment entered in the above-entitled action on August 20, 2018, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me, I, the undersigned Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, on December 6, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City, MN 55063, said county and

state, the real estate described in the Judgment, which is commonly known as 14426 Willow Leaf Road, Finlayson, Minnesota 55735 and legally described as follows: Property ID No. 05.0232.000 & Property ID No. 05.0232.002 80.00 acres South Half of the Northeast Quarter (S ½ of NE ¼) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Fortyfour (44), Range Twenty-one (21), EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following described tract: A tract of land in the said SE ¼ of NE ¼ of Sec 28, Twp. 44 North, Range 21 West, described as ALL that part of said SE ¼ of NE ¼ lying North and East of the following described line: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said SE ¼ of NE ¼, thence West on the South line thereof 74 feet, more or less, to a point 74 feet West, measured at right angles, of the East line of said SE ¼ of NE ¼, thence bearing North and parallel to the East line of said SE ¼ of NE ¼ 694.66 feet, more or less, to a point 694.66 feet North and 74.0 feet at right angles West of the Southeast corner aforesaid, thence North 90° West 174.15 feet, thence North 67°43’24” West 199.07 feet, thence North 22°16’36” East 180.0 feet, thence North 57°50’ West 316.0 feet, thence North 20°00’ East 215 feet, more or less, to the North line of said SE ¼ of NE ¼ and there terminating. Except that part of the above-described tract lying North and East of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the East line of the said SE ¼ of NE ¼ 841.55 feet North of the Southeast corner therefore, thence North 67°43’24” West 373.02 feet, thence North 5°20’ East 325 feet, more or less, to the North line of said SE ¼ of NE ¼ and there terminating. AND a tract of land in the North Half of the Northeast Quarter (N1/2 of NE ¼) of Section 28 described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said N ½ of NE ¼, thence North (assumed bearing), on the East line thereof 541.2 feet, thence South 67°06’03” West 542.78 feet, thence South 330 feet, more or less, to the South line of said N ½ of NE ¼, thence Easterly on the South line thereof 500 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Property ID No. 05.0235.001 80.00 acres North Half of the Southwest Quarter (N ½ of SW ¼) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Fortyfour (44) North, Range Twenty-one (21). Property ID No. 05.0269.000 40.00 acres The Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW ¼ of SE ¼) of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Forty-four (44), Range Twenty-one (21). Property ID No. 05.0269.001 40.00 acres The Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW ¼ of SE ¼) of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Forty-four (44), Range Twenty-one (21). Property ID No. 05.0274.000 40.00 acres The Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE ¼ of SW

lowing two parcels: That part of the said SE ¼ of SE ¼ described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said SE ¼ of SE ¼; thence North over and along the East boundary line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼ a distance of 400 feet; thence West and parallel to the South boundary line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼ a distance of 600 feet; thence South and parallel to the East boundary line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼ a distance of 400 feet to the South boundary line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼; thence East over and along the South boundary line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼ a distance of 600 feet to the point of beginning, containing a tract of 5 ½ acres more or less. AND That part of the said SE ¼ of SE ¼ described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼ 400 feet North of Southeast corner thereof; thence West parallel to the South line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼ for 329 feet: thence North parallel to the East line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼ 660 feet; thence East parallel to the South line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼ for 329 feet to the East line thereof; thence South along said East line 660 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Containing five acres more or less. Subject to road. (the “Property”). The sale of the Property will be made to satisfy the sum of $446,764.59 due to plaintiff from Daniel E. Olean in the Judgment as of the date of entry, August 20, 2018, with interest, costs, attorney fees and disbursements as allowed by law and as stated in the Judgment, including additional attorney fees and costs of $12,375.40 filed with the court by affidavit, as permitted by the Judgment. The sale is subject to redemption by the mortgagor, its personal representative or assigns, within twelve (12) months from the date of the Order Confirming Sale. Dated: 9/24/2018 SHERIFF OF PINE COUNTY By: /s/ Paul Widenstrom Chief Deputy Attorney for Plaintiff: Kevin J. Dunlevy Beisel & Dunlevy, PA 730 2nd Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 436-0020 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1 and 8, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Partition Court File Number: 58-CV-18-473 SUMMONS Heather E. Seburn, Plaintiff, vs. James M. Janssen, Jr. and Donna Janssen, formerly known as Donna Wolf. Defendants. THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: James M. Janssen, Jr. and Donna Janssen, formerly known as Donna Wolf. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against

OCTOBER 11, 2018 Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve the recommendations of the Personnel Committee. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0. Administrator Minke provided an update on the preliminary 2019 budget. It was the consensus of the commissioners to continue to review the budget and hold a Special County Board meeting on September 25, 2018 to review the budget and make recommendations for additional cuts. With no further business, Chair Hallan adjourned the meeting at 10:55 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, 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 October 11, 2018 MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING--BUDGET COMMITTEE September 25, 2018 – 9:00 a.m. Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota Chair Steve Hallan called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, John Mikrot, Jr, and Matt Ludwig. Also present was County Administrator David Minke. The pledge of allegiance was said. Chair Hallan requested the following revision to the Agenda: Additional budget information provided. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the amended agenda. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioners discussed the preliminary 2019 budget and property tax levy. A preliminary levy of $18,790,664 is a 4.9% increase from 2018. The consensus of the commissioners was to remove budgetary items previously identified, and work with staff to make substantive reductions in departmental budgets such that the final levy is no more than a 4.5% increase. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to set the 2019 preliminary budget at $18,790,664. Second by Commission Mohr. Motion carried 5-0 With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:06 a.m. Stephen M. Hallan, Chair Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to County Board Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 11, 2018

you. The Plaintiffs’ Complaint against you is attached to this summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: Chelsie Troth Ledin Hofstad Troth & Fleming, Ltd., 539 Main Street South, Pine City, MN 55063. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Pine County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: That part of the South 660 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE¼ of SW¼) of Section Seventeen (17), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty (20), which lies west of the East 660 feet thereof. Subject to County Highway No. 10 over and across the South 33 feet thereof. Subject to an easement over and across the Westerly 33 feet

thereof for the purpose of access to and from that part of the S½ of SW¼ in said Section 17 lying adjacent to and northerly of the first above described tract of land. LESS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL: The East 330 feet of that part of the South 660 feet of the SE¼ of SW¼ of Section 17, Township 39, Range 20, which lies West of the East 660 feet thereof. Pine County, Minnesota. The object of this action is to obtain a court ordered sale of the property. In addition, the Plaintiff intends to recover an adequate amount from the proceeds of the sale of the property as reimbursement for the full initial financial contribution of the purchase price of the property and for the reimbursable common expenses. LEDIN HOFSTAD TROTH & FLEMING, LTD. Dated this 24th day of September, 2018. /S/ CHELSIE TROTH Chelsie Troth, 0395709 539 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-7537 chelsiet@ledinandhofstad.com Attorney for Plaintiff Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 27, October 4 and 11, 2018 POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON PROPOSED INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Pokegama Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 15th, 2018 at 7:00 pm, at the Town Hall, 18336 Town Hall Rd. Pine City. The purpose of this hearing is to obtain comments and suggestions from the public on proposed amendments to the Township Subsurface Sewer Treatment Ordinance. The proposed ordinance changes will reflect State rule changes along with meeting the minimum standards adopted by Pine County. Because of the nature of this ordinance change, all areas of the Township will be affected. The Township of Pokegama encourages interested parties to attend public meetings and comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide comments and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments may be submitted to or delivered to, the Township Zoning Department prior to the time of the hearing. These written comments will be made a part of the official record. Questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Township Planning and Zoning Department at (320) 629-3719. Date: September 28, 2018 Gordon Johnson, Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 4 and 11, 2018

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POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON PROPOSED DOCK ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the Pokegama Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 15th, 2018 at 7:00 pm, at the Town Hall, 18336 Town Hall Rd. Pine City. The purpose of this hearing is to obtain comments and suggestions from the public on a proposed Dock Ordinance for the water courses located within Pokegama Township. The proposed Ordinance will affect all docks, piers, wharfs, watercraft and boatlifts placed in the public waters in Pokegama Township and are in addition to any applicable State statutes, rule, or regulation affecting the placement of such structures in public waters. The Township of Pokegama encourages interested parties to attend public meetings and comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide comments and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments may be submitted to or delivered to, the Township Zoning Department prior to the time of the hearing. These written comments will be made a part of the official record. Questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Township Planning and Zoning Department at (320) 629-3719. Date: September 28, 2018 Gordon Johnson, Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 4 and 11, 2018 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINE COUNTY ZONING BOARD The Pine County Zoning Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2018 at the Pine County Courthouse Board Room, 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City, Minnesota. At the meeting, public hearings will be held to solicit testimony in consideration of the following: William Woischke is requesting a variance at 10573 Crystal Dr, Pine City (Pine Parcel Number 28.0680.001); Section 14, Township 39, Range 22, (Pokegama Township) as follows: The Pine County Floodplain Management Ordinance Section 5.45(a) states that the storage or processing of materials that are, in time of flooding, flammable, explosive, or potentially injurious to human, animal, or plant life is prohibited. Mr. Woischke is applying for an after-the-fact variance to maintain 1,000 gallon gasoline tank on his property, within the floodplain, to fuel boats. Robert and Terissa Sajevic are requesting a variance at 66027 Big Pine Rd, Finlayson (Pine Parcel Number 27.5001.000); Section 18, Township 43, Range 21, (Pine Lake Township) as follows: Pine County Floodplain Management Ordinance Section 11.12 requires that any additions to a nonconforming structure shall be protected to the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation (RFPE). Mr. and Ms. Sajevic have a nonconforming home because the existing lowest floor is beneath the RFPE of 1091’. They’re applying for a variance of 3.4’ to construct an addition with a lowest floor of 1087.6’. This hearing is open to the public at which time you are invited to appear and offer testimony regarding the request. Written comments may be entered into the record at the discretion of the Chair of the Pine County Zoning Board, and may be sent to the Chair in care of Caleb Anderson, Land and Resources Manager, 635 Northridge Dr NW, Suite 260, Pine City, MN 55063. Full application materials concerning the above request(s) are available for viewing at the Pine County Planning

and Zoning Office, 635 Northridge Dr NW, Suite 260, Pine City, MN 55063 and on the Planning and Zoning Department section of the Pine County website: www.co.pine. mn.us. Caleb Anderson (320.591.1657) Land and Resources Manager Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 11, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL CITY OF PINE CITY, PINE COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Pine City (the “City”) will meet at the Pine City City Hall, Pine City, Minnesota, at 6:30 P.M. on October 18, 2018, or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider proposed assessments for delinquent utility bills and accounts receivables as hereinafter described. Adoption by the Council of the assessment roll(s) may occur at the hearing. The proposed assessment roll(s) are on file in the office of the City Administrator at the Pine City City Hall and open to public inspection by all persons interested therein. The assessment(s) against each piece of property will be payable with the general taxes collectible during the year 2019. Interest shall be added at the per annum rate of 5% on the entire assessment from the date of the resolution levying the assessment until December 31, 2019. The assessment may be paid to the Pine City City Administrator, without interest, if paid within thirty (30) days following the date of the resolution levying the assessment. If not prepaid within said thirty (30) day period, the Payable 2019 installment will accrue to be paid with general taxes collectible during 2019 as noted above. Partial prepayments will not be accepted. DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ASSESSMENT ROLL @ 5% Utility Bills and Accounts Receivables proposed to be assessed against those properties specifically described in the assessment roll in the aggregate amount of $679.68 The properties proposed to be assessed for the delinquent utility bills and accounts receivables are: 42-5489-000, 42-5029-000, 42-5495-000, 42-5037-000, 42-0104-000, 42-5807-000, 42-5646-000, 42-5542-000, 42-5076-000, 42-0101-000 Written or oral objections will be considered. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of any assessment unless a written objection, signed by the affected property owner, is filed with the City Administrator prior to the hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The Council may, upon such objection, consider the objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable. In the case of such an adjourned meeting, the procedure set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.061(2) shall be followed. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or City Administrator of the City of Pine City within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the District Court of Pine County within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or City Administrator. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Kenneth J Cammilleri, City Administrator City of Pine City 315 Main St S., Ste. 100 Pine City, MN 55063 Published in the Pine City Pioneer

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on October 11, 2018 PINE COUNTY ORDINANCE 201850 SUMMARY An ordinance adopted pursuant to amend Section 3.9 of the Pine County Shoreland Management Ordinance to notify the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) when a public hearing is scheduled regarding an interim use permit and to send copies of any approved interim use permit to the DNR. Passed and approved this 3rd day of October, 2018, by the Pine County Board of Commissioners. Stephen M. Hallan, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to the County Board A full text document of the ordinance is available at www.co.pine. mn.us Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 11, 2018 NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION To the voters of the City of Pine City In the County of Pine, State of Minnesota. Notice is Hereby Given, that a General Election will be held in the Election Precinct: (315 Main St. South Pine City, MN) on Tuesday, the Sixth (6th) day of November, 2018, at which the polls will be open from the hours of 7 o’clock AM to the hour of eight (8) o’clock PM for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: Mayor City Council Member City Council Member Dated: October 3, 2018 Mark Steffen City of Pine City Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 11, 2018 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT OF 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 the conditions of the following described Mortgage: Date of Mortgage: October 29, 2013. Mortgagors: Amanda J. Oliver, a single person. Mortgagee: Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation, a non-profit Minnesota Corporation. Date and Place of Recording: October 31, 2013 as Document No. A-511428 in the office of the County Recorder in Pine County, MN. Assignments of Mortgage: None. Transaction Agent: None. Transaction Agent’s Mortgage Identification Number on Mortgage: N/A Lender or Broker and Mortgage Originator stated on Mortgage: Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation, a non-profit Minnesota Corporation. Residential Mortgage Servicer: Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation, a non-profit Minnesota Corporation. Mortgaged Property Address: 118 6th Avenue Southeast, Pine City, MN 55063. Tax Parcel I.D. #: 42.5389.000. Legal Description of Property: Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8), less the southerly Seventy-five (75) feet thereof, Block Forty-seven (47), Townsite of Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota, according to the certified Plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Pine County, Minnesota. County in which Property is located: Pine. Original Principal Amount of Mortgage: $23,200.00.

Amount due and claimed to be due as of the date of notice, including taxes, if any, paid by Mortgagee: Twenty Thousand One Hundred Thirty-two and 72/100 ($20,132.72). 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: October 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Place of Sale: Pine County Sheriff’s Office, 635 Northridge Drive Northwest, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063. to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney’s 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. 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 April 25, 2019. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: August 27, 2018 Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation (Mortgagee) By: Brant R. Beeson, Attorney For Mortgagee BEESON LAW OFFICE, PA 611 Summit Avenue, Suite 212 P.O. Box 70 Detroit Lakes, MN 56502-0070 (218) 844-5000 Attorney ID#6130 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4 and 11, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-18-76 Estate of Gordon A. Lindstrom, also known as Gordon Aldo Lindstrom, also known as Gordon Lindstrom, Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the

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Local Candidates Only – This position is on-site. Prefer candidates with 2 years of professional design experience. Impact Innovations Inc., a leading holiday products marketing company located in Clara City MN, is looking for a Product Designer. A strong candidate should have excellent communication skills and should excel in both team and independent environments. Applicant must have a degree in Graphic Design or a related design field. Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is a plus. This position is part of a cross functional team and requires high levels of organization, strong communication skills and ability to work within deadlines. Primary responsibilities include assisting other designers and marketing managers with product design, presentation, and packaging concepts. Additional tasks will include new product conceptualization, brainstorming, product reviews, and line planning. Some domestic and international travel may be required. Impact Innovations offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Additional job information can be found on the careers page at www.impactinnovationsinc.com Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and sample portfolio to: Impact Innovations Inc., Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 550, Clara City, MN 56222; Fax: 320-847-1350; E-mail: m.orwick@impactinnovationsinc.com

Decedent’s Will, dated November 19, 2014, and (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Leroy Adam Lindstrom, whose address is 4600 Hampton Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, 55422, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 501B.41, subdivision 5. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2018.10.02 16:08:01-05’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2018.10.02 16:08:19-05’00’ Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 10/2/2018 4:15 PM Attorney for Personal Representative Chelsie Troth Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 0395709 Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: chelsiet@ledinandhofstad. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 11 and 18, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-18-74 IN RE: ESTATE OF EUGENE P. SCHMIDT, DECEDENT. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated August 4th, 2005. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Vicki J. Jensen, whose address is 2445 Crestwood Drive, North, St. Paul, MN 55109, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of

the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2018.09.28 16:10:25-05’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2018.09.28 16:10:43-05’00’ Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 9/19/2018 5:15 PM Bonestroo Law Firm, PLLC Justin D. Bonestroo MN# 0386569 1851 Buerkle Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Telephone: 651-328-8670 e-mail: jbonestoo@bonestroolaw. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 4 and 11, 2018

OFFICE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Swirly Girls Design PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 635 2nd Avenue SW Pine City MN 55063 USA NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: The Fat Quarter Gypsy L.L.C. Address: 635 2nd Avenue SW Pine City MN 55063 USA If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data referenced in the attachment. By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. SIGNED BY: Chelsie Troth MAILING ADDRESS: None Provided EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: joanne@thefatquartergypsy.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 11 and 18, 2018

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Roland ‘Butch’ Lidstrom

David Cobb of Pine City passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, at Parmly on the Lake LLC in Chisago City at the age of 67. David Winn Cobb was born May 17, 1951, to Otis “Gu “Gus” and Ethel “Isabel” (Massie) Cobb Jr. in K Kansas City, Missou souri. D Dave was raised in Wh White Bear Lake and grad graduated from White Bea Bear Senior High Sch School in 1969. While grow growing up he enjoyed gard gardening, debate team, poli politics and animals that ranged from dogs to cats c to mice and rats, hor horn toads and swifts. He a always had such a com compassion, caring for his pets. As an adult he w worked as a self-employed landlord landlord, carpenter and he could repair just about anything. Dave is survived by his sister Barbara (Dan) St. Marie of Coralville, Iowa; nephew Jeffrey (Emily) St. Marie of Victoria; niece Laura (Matt) Markewicz and great-nephew Mason Markewicz all of Menomonie Falls, Wisconsin. He is preceded in death by his parents. President Phillip Long officiated at funeral services for Dave at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, with a time of visitation and reviewal one hour prior to the service all at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Pine City. Music provided by Robert Linton and Richard Hambly. The interment will take place at Royalton Memorial Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush City – Olson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.

Roland “Butch” Lidstrom died Sept. 27, 2018, at Gracepointe Crossing in Cambridge, Minnesota, at the age of 88. Butch was born on April 12, 1930 in Mora to Gust and Christine (Johnson) Lidstrom. He graduated from Mora High School in 1947. On June 17, 1948, he was united in marriage to high school sweetheart Lorraine Borgen. After returning from Germany in 1950 he attended Dunwoody Institute for welding. The couple resided in Crystal. In 1966, the couple moved to Pine City where Butch was the welding instructor at Pine Technical College until his retirement in 1990. Butch was a very kind and loving husband, father and grandpa. He is survived by wife Lorraine, son David (Debbie) Lidstrom, daughters Roxanne (Bill) Valez and LeAnn (Augie) Bergstrom and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and one surviving sister, Lola Berg of Minneapolis. A memorial will be held in the chapel at Gracepointe Crossing, 1545 River Hills Parkway NW, Cambridge, MN, on Oct. 13, 2018, at 1 p.m.

Jorgensen Emilia Rose Jorgensen was born on Aug. 27, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, four ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Paige Gross and Jacob Jorgensen of Ogilvie. Emilia is welcomed by grandparents Amy Gross and Randy Gross of Pine City, Julie Hoffman and Mike Lekson.

Dobbs Gabriel James Dobbs was born on Sept. 2, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed six pounds, six ounces and was 18 inches long. His parents are Mandy L. Aulwes and Steven Bruce Dobbs of Hinckley and Denver, Iowa. Gabriel is welcomed home by siblings Tyler, Peyton and Kristan Dobbs. His grandparents are John and Linda Aulwes of DeGraff, James and Donna Lucielle Dobbs of Ashﬂatt, Arkansas, Annette and June Witucki of Hinckley.

Skrove Sophia Grace Skrove was born on Sept. 7, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed eight pounds, nineand-a-half ounces and was 21 inches long. Her parents are Ethan and Amiee Skrove of Isle. Sophia is welcomed home by her pets, Sven and Harley. Her grandparents are Tim and Barb Schug of Isle, Glen and Janice Skrove of Mora.

Degerstrom Oliver James Degerstrom was born on Sept. 12, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed nine pounds, two ounces and was 22 inches long. His parents are Ross and Lauren Degerstrom of Sandstone. Oliver is welcomed by grandparents David Welle of Richland Center, Wisconsin, Dawn Welle of Westﬁeld, Wisconsin, Kevin and Cindy Degerstrom of Sandstone.

WORSHIP GUIDE Church of Christ 815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Contact: Greg Douvier 320-336-8978

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

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

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

First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, No Sunday School-June-August 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group Grace Baptist Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 320-629-3683

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DNR Question Local ﬁlmmakers wanted for Highway 61 Film Festival of the Week are some good life jacket options for Q: What waterfowl hunting? Without question, the best life jacket for A: waterfowl hunting is the one you will wear. The greatest danger a hunter faces on the water

HIGHWAY 61 FILM FESTIVAL

Pine City’s Highway 61 Film Festival is eagerly awaiting submissions from regional filmmakers now through Jan. 15, 2019. As the festival heads into its ninth year, organizers are excited to see what amazing films will come from the imaginations of local, state, national and international filmmakers. Submissions may include short (less than 40 minutes) and feature films. Regular categories include: Drama, Comedy, Action/Horror, Documentary and Animation. Special categories include “Made in Minnesota,” for films actually shot, in whole or part, in this great state, and Student Short films made by students age 18 or younger. Submission fees are just one buck for “Made in Minnesota” films, and are completely free for Student Short films. Submitted films are reviewed by judges, and cash prizes of either $50 or $100 are awarded to the top film in each category. Early submission runs through Dec. 15, though late submissions will be accepted through Jan. 15.

Last year hundreds of films were submitted to the Highway 61 Film Festival through FilmFreeway. com (an online independent film festival submission service), and the very best were featured in Pine City screenings. The ninth annual Highway 61 Film Festival will be held April 5-7 in Pine City, with screenings planned for Pine Technical & Community College, Pine City’s Pizza Pub and Pine Center for the Arts. Films can be submitted at film-

freeway.com/festival/Highway61FilmFestival. For more information, visit highway61filmfestival. org, the Highway 61 Film Festival page on Facebook, or follow on Twitter. Questions? Email highway61filmfestival@gmail.com. The Highway 61 Film Festival is sponsored by the nonprofit Pine Center for the Arts. Find out more about Pine Center for the Arts at 320-629-4924 or www.pinecenter. org.

is drowning due to not wearing a life jacket. So, whether it’s an inflatable vest or belt pack, float coat or foam-filled vest, picking a style you’ll consistently wear is the most important consideration. Low-profile inflatable styles have become increasingly popular in recent years and are an excellent option for hunters who otherwise would not wear a life jacket. However, late season waterfowl hunters face an even greater risk of drowning during the “cold water” months, when hypothermia and cold water shock make survival without a life jacket much less likely. For that reason, a foam-filled life vest or float coat is the safest choice for late season hunters, as the foam provides some insulation against cold water should you fall in. Float coats are an especially convenient option: they are warm and waterproof, come in a variety of popular camouflage patterns, and eliminate the need to wear two outer layers (a jacket and life jacket). Choosing a life jacket style that works for you, and wearing it every time you’re on the water, is not only a good choice—it’s the best choice you could have made. To learn more about life jacket options and requirements, visit www.mndnr.gov/ boatingsafety.

~ Lisa Dugan, DNR recreation safety outreach coordinator

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Sept. 30 - Oct. 7 Theft, burglary, vandalism Sept. 30, 6:59 p.m., report of shoplifting, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City. Oct. 1, 6:37 a.m., report of vehicle theft, Rosewood Ln., Pine City. Oct. 1, 9:20 a.m., report of theft, Meadow Ln. SE, Pine City. Oct. 2, 2:36 p.m., report of shoplifting, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City. Oct. 3, 4:34 a.m., report of burglary, Government Rd., Pine City. Oct. 3, 12:59 p.m., report of fraud/scam/ID, Lofty Pines Rd., Pine City. Oct. 6, 6:23 p.m., report of theft, 1st Ave. NE, Pine City.

Miscellaneous Sept. 30, 5:50 p.m., report of suicide threat, Highwood Shores, Pine City. Oct. 1, 5:36 p.m., report of harassment, Main St. S, Pine City. Oct. 2, 4:15 p.m., report of bullying, Crystal Dr., Pine City. Oct. 3, 11:55 a.m., report of assault, Main St. S, Pine City. Oct. 3, 2:08 p.m., report of city ordinance violation, 7th Ave. NE, Pine City. Oct. 4, 2:02 a.m., report of disturbance, Emerald Ave., Pine City. Oct. 4, 10:33 a.m., report of suicide threat, 1st Ave. SE, Pine City. Oct. 5, 10:54 a.m., report of child protection/neglect, 5th Ave. NW, Pine City. Oct. 5, 1:18 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City. Oct. 5, 1:29 p.m., report of trespass, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City. Oct. 6, 7:38 p.m., report of suicide threat, 2nd St. SE, Pine City.

Fires and accidents Oct. 2, 2:56 p.m., report of personal injury accident, Main St. S, Pine City. Oct. 2, 6:00 p.m., report of structure ﬁre, Birchwood Trl., Pine City. Oct. 3, 4:03 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Government Rd., Pine City. Oct. 6, 5:51 a.m., report of personal injury accident, State Hwy. 70, Pine City.

Jail roster Oct. 1, Louis Ralph Oiyotte, probable cause, trespass- return to property within one year; introduce contrabanddrug/liquor into jail/lockup/ prison; drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession. Oct. 1, Daniel Joseph Kostuch, hold for other agency: bench felony warrant, check forgerymake or alter a check, fugitive from justice from other state. Released Oct. 4. Oct. 1, Erica Rose Wylie, warrant: bench felony, thefttake/drive motor vehicle- no owner consent. Released Oct. 2. Oct. 2, Cory Wayne Franik, warrant: bench- gross misdemeanor, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana; trafficdrivers license- driving after revocation. Released Oct. 3. Oct. 2, Brandon Jay Joki, probable cause, traffic- DWIoperate motor vehicle under inﬂuence of controlled substance. Released Oct. 3. Oct. 2, Matthew David Boucha, summons, predatory offenderknowingly violates registration req. or intentionally provides false information. Released Oct. 2. Oct. 2, Victor Lee Bowen, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount

marijuana; domestic assaultfelony, no contact orders, violate no contact orderwithin 10 years of previous conviction, domestic assaultGM- subsequent violation, threats of violence- terroristic threats, reckless disregard risk; dangerous weaponsfurnish a dangerous weapon; give peace officer false name; possess ammo/any ﬁrearm; conviction or adjudicated delinquent for crime of violence. Released Oct. 2. Oct. 3, Leon William Beavens, under sentence, traffic- DWIoperate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours. Oct. 3, Damon Clyde Hashorns, probable cause, hold for other agency, fugitive from justice from other state. Oct. 3, Richard Lee Torell, hold for other agency; probable cause, fugitive from justice from other state. Oct. 3, Christopher John Reynolds, probable cause, drugs- 3rd degreepossess 10 grams or more a narcotic drug other than heroin. Released Oct. 5. Oct. 3, James Joseph Garbow, probable cause, trafficdrivers license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Oct. 4. Oct. 3, Kim Marie Hayes, probable cause, trafficdrivers license- driving after revocation. Released Oct. 4. Oct. 4, Joshua Michael Shields, under sentence, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours. Oct. 4, Michael Thomas Bothum, warrant, receiving stolen property. Oct. 4, Rickey Alan Mork, warrant, traffic regulation- proof of insurance requirement for driver; drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession. Oct. 4, Benjamin Ryan

Johnson, probable cause, disorderly conduct; criminal sexual conduct- 5th degree- nonconsensual sexual contact. Released Oct. 5. Oct. 5, James Frederick Harper, under sentence, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours. Oct. 5, Robert Hensley, warrant, thefttake/use/transfer movable propertyno consent, predatory offenderknowingly violates registration req. or intentionally provides false information, probable cause pharmacy, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- sale. Oct. 5, Jerome Demond Jones, probable cause, purchase/ obtain/transfer to person known to be ineligible to possess firearm; conspiracy to commit felony- penalty 1/2 of intended crime. Oct. 5, Delbert Gary Shabaiash, warrant, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession; obstruct legal process- lawful execution legal process; trafficdrivers license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Oct. 5, Ernest Benito Sylvis, warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Oct. 5, Pang Ta Vang, writ, warrant, drugs- 4th degreepossess schedule 1/2/3 except marijuana with intent to sell. Oct. 5, Samantha Ann Peterson, probable cause, criminal vehicular operation- bodily harm- under influence alcohol; traffic- DWI- 3rd degree driving while impaired; 1 aggravating factor. Released Oct. 6. Oct. 5, Damon Scott Solis, probable cause, assault- 5th degree- inflict or attempt bodily harm; disorderly conduct- brawling or fighting.

Released Oct. 6. Oct. 6, Brandon Wayne Bothum, warrant, disorderly conduct. Oct. 6, Nickolas Mosay, hold for other agency, escape from custody; probable cause, give peace officer false name/ birthdate/ID card, fugitive from justice from other state. Oct. 6, Daniel John Paquin, probable cause, harassment, restraining order; assault- 4th degree- peace officer- penalty for violation of...; assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon. Oct. 6, Shuyler Jordain Mosay-Rainey, probable cause, all other (warrant arrest); give peace officer false name/ birthdate/ID card. Released Oct. 6. Oct. 7, Jewell Fay Skinaway, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other state; warrant, thefttake/use/ transfer movable propertyno consent; hold for other agency, theft. Oct. 7, Shannon Marie Mcmurty, probable cause, obstruct legal process- interfere w/peace officer; trafficDWI- 2nd degree driving while impaired, refuse to submit to chemical test. Oct. 7, Nicole Marie Cortez, probable cause, ﬂeeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. Oct. 7, David Shaun Corty Jr., hold for other agency,

drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession; probable cause, ﬂeeing a peace officer by a means other than a motor vehicle. Oct. 7, Michelle Engebretson, probable cause, open bottle law; ﬂeeing a peace officer in motor vehicle; trafficdrivers license- driving after revocation; neglect or endangerment of a child. Oct. 7, Jacob Lloyld Tenquist, probable cause, theft; trafficdrivers license- driving after revocation. Oct. 7, Angelique White, hold for other agency, give peace officer false name/birthdate/ ID card; warrant, trespasspremises of another- refuse to depart; drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession, 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana; giving peace officer false name- of another person; trafficdrivers license- driving after suspension; introduce contrabanddrug/liquor into jail/lockup/prison; thefttake/use/transfer movable propertyno consent. Oct. 7, Brendon Lee Peterson, probable cause, trafficdrivers license- driving after revocation, DWI- 3rd degree driving while impaired, 1 aggravating factor; liquorpersons under 21- illegal acts/ consumption. Released Oct. 7.

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New law allows Minnesotans to freeze their credit for free The Minnesota Commerce Department wants Minnesotans to know that they can now take advantage of a new federal law that allows them to protect their personal financial information at the three major credit agencies by ordering a “credit freeze” – at no cost. A credit freeze, also known as a security freeze, restricts access to your credit file, making it more difficult for criminals to open fraudulent new accounts or borrow money in your name. The new law also allows you to freeze your children’s credit files at no cost to prevent identity theft. The Commerce Department offers these tips for getting a free credit freeze: • Before the new law, ordering a credit freeze often involved a fee. Now there

is no cost to freeze and unfreeze your credit file with each of three major credit agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). • To be most effective, a freeze must be placed separately at each of the three credit agencies. Your credit freeze will stay in place until you request that it be lifted. Be aware that you will want to unfreeze your credit file if you are applying for credit or opening a new account such as a car loan, home mortgage or sometimes even a cellphone or cable TV account. • You can order a credit freeze online, by phone or via the mail from each of the credit agencies. If you do it online or by phone, the freeze will take effect on the next business day. Equifax www.freeze.equifax.

com/Freeze/jsp/SFF_PersonalIDInfo. jsp Experian experian.com/freeze/ center.html TransUnion transunion.com/credit-freeze When you set up a freeze, you will get a personal identification number (PIN) from each credit agency. You can use this PIN at any time to temporarily unfreeze your account whenever you apply for new credit. The credit agency must unfreeze your file within one hour of you notifying them. You can always re-freeze your credit file, again at no cost. WHAT IS A CHILD CREDIT FREEZE? A child credit freeze allows you to freeze your child’s credit file until he or

she is old enough to use credit. With the new law, you can get a free credit freeze for your children under age 16. You must order a child credit freeze with each credit agency. WHAT ABOUT FRAUD ALERTS? When you have a “fraud alert” with a credit agency, it tells any business that runs your credit that they should check with you before opening a new account. A fraud alert is free, but it used to last only 90 days. With the new law, an initial fraud alert will now last for one year. Identity theft victims can still get an extended fraud alert for seven years. If you place a fraud alert with one of the credit agencies, it will automatically create an alert at the other two.

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“[Convenience] stores and grocery stores were some of the worst at failing their compliance checks,” Ovick said. “That’s one of the reasons the city eliminated the 3.2 license back in that era.” Smetana said grocery and convenience stores would support big brands, not local producers. For example, the Voyageur Bottle Shop carries wine produced by Northern Hollow Winery out of Grasston. “It’s also going to eliminate some jobs for kids who are under 18, because you have to be 18 to sell,” she said. The resolution also asserts that, “the City of Pine City relies on the financial profitability of the Voyageur Bottle Shop to support its operational costs and the purchase of important capital assets and equipment ... the introduction of additional alcoholic beverage off-sale retail outlets could [be] considerably damaging to the City operations and the jobs its provided to the community through the operations of its liquor sales and other important services that are supported

through these revenues.” Mayor Carl Pederson said the liquor store provides a funding stream for city operations, and that much of this money comes from customers who are not Pine City residents. The Voyageur Bottle Shop transferred $125,000 into city funds in 2017, and the city council voted to change that amount to $135,000 in the upcoming fiscal year. “It’s one of the things that balances out the financial load in our community,” Pederson said. Smetana noted that Pine City’s Three Twenty Brewing Co. was aware of the resolution and asked if this would eliminate their ability to sell their brews to customers for off-sale. “That was not our intention at all,” Smetana said. She said that she and City Administrator Ken Cammilleri reviewed sample resolutions and found one focused on grocery and convenience stores. “So we used more of that wording,” Smetana said. “No, we don’t want [the resolution] to affect Three Twenty. Our intention is to not have it be in grocery and convenience stores.”

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together and just have some fun.” Crawford started the company in 2004 to provide services to the makers of medical devices. “If somebody has a product or ... a process we help them develop the process – or develop a machine that ... will do the process for them,” he said. They soon added fabrication and assembly services. Medical device manufacturers require precise specifications and attention to detail for their equipment and the quality that Advance Design delivered brought them to the attention of manufacturers beyond the medical field. “Now we’ve branched out on the equipment side,” he said. “We do a lot with aerospace.” Expanding markets have led to expanding the size of the business. Advance Design doubled the size of its Pine City facility in 2010 and again in 2015. “I went as big as I could,” he said. “Last year, I ended up buying a machine shop down in the Cities.” This spring they opened the facility in Vadnais Heights, which is focused on assembly of large automation projects, – and is also within close proximity of many of their customers. “We still manufacture everything up here,” Crawford said. “That facility down there is for putting our lines together, the equipment together. They can run it there, test it out ... accept it, break it down, ship it out. And then we follow it up to wherever it’s going. We put it together, get it up and running and away we go.” RECOVERY AND PROGRESS Crawford said he has been spending too much time in recent years getting a view of medical equipment from the user side. It started with what he thought was successful back surgery in 2016. “I was up that afternoon walking around,” Crawford said. “It was wonderful – I mean, I had all kinds of problems, and they were all gone.” But a few weeks later he found he had new problems. “I woke up one morning and I could sit up, but I couldn’t get out of bed,” he said. Doctors discovered he had a staph infection in his back. Treatment involved spending eight days in the hospital with a tube in his back, then eight more days at a recovery center re-learning basic

‘I guess, we’re ones that aren’t afraid to do more than what’s needed. Customers like coming back to us because we’ll help them out.’ Dave Crawford Advance Design & Systems skills. “I learned how to walk again, get in and out of a shower, stairs,” he said. “I had to rehabilitate for four months. It was wicked. Worst thing I ever went through.” He has made great strides since then, and though progress is sometimes slow (“Your nerves grow one millimeter a month,” he said) he is determined on a full recovery. And, he said, he really found out he had quality employees he could depend on in his absence. “During those four months I wasn’t here ... I had a team in place,” he said. “That was a breath of fresh air.” LEAPS AND BOUNDS Right now the company has 47 employees, and Crawford is looking to hire more. “We are just growing by leaps and bounds,” he said. “It’s nonstop.” Melanie Knutson, chief financial officer of Advance Design, said the company’s focus on expertise has helped them continue to expand. “It’s a great team of people with the background of engineers,” Knutson said. “Our sales staff have an engineering background themselves. They know exactly how things fit together and operate. And then, I’d say, it’s the one stop shop. Designing it, developing the whole process – electrical panels, the whole thing.” Beyond that, Crawford believes that the a good part of their success is based on a philosophy of service to the customer “I guess, we’re ones that aren’t afraid to do more than what’s needed,” he said. “Customers like coming back to us because we’ll help them out. The elders are retiring, the younger guys are coming in. We’ll help teach them and train them. We’re willing to work with them and support them and help in any way we can.”

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