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Casey’s gets green light from city New gas station/store to go in at current Old Oak Inn site

BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Plans for construction of a proposed Casey’s General Store in Pine City have won final approval from the city council.

Last week the Pine City Council approved the site plan for the new gas station and convenience store, to be built at the 1.7 acre site of the Old Oak Inn along the east side of Main Street and south of Hillside Avenue. The council also approved a

variance that will allow for a combined driveway for Casey’s and the Spire Credit Union. Spire’s driveway would be moved about 30 feet south and its ATM machine would be relocated on the property to facilitate better traffic flow.

Pine City’s seventh gas station won approval of both city and county engineers, especially since combining entrances will improve the safety of the development, City Planner Nathan Johnson pointed out.

“If done right, the new combined entrance could be an improvement,” Council Member Brian Scholin said.

SEE CASEY’S, PAGE 15

Schools start search for new superintendent

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine City School Board is starting the search for a new superintendent of schools – and is seeking for the public’s help to decide exactly what they should be looking for.

On Wednesday, Feb. 17, the Pine City School Board will meet with interested members of the community at 6:30 p.m. to

update them on the superintendent search process and seek their opinions.

The school board describes this as an informal gathering to discuss the strengths of the school district, areas of concern, a vision for the district in five years, and the experience and characteristics each person would like the new superintendent to possess.

SEE SCHOOLS, PAGE 15

Pine City graduate charged with attempted murder in Ely STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM CHRISTINA BLAISER

Dragon wrestling stands tall Beau Hunter (on top) and Dakotah Neid-Hinrichs were both crowned as Great River Conference Champions in wrestling this past Friday, with Hunter undefeated in the 120 pound class and Neid -Hinrichs pinning all three opponents he faced in the 220 pound class. The team heads next to Hibbing for the sub-section team tournament.

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Michael Mathias Connelly, 20, has been charged with assault and second-degree attempted murder for allegedly slitting his college roommate’s throat after a disagreement.

According to the criminal complaint filed in St. Louis County Court, a police officer was dispatched to Vermillion Community College in Ely on Jan. 27 at 11:20

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After being arrested, Connelly reportedly told law enforcement that he was friends with the victim, and they had been roommates for about a week. He said the victim had yelled at him about smoking in the room and called him stupid. Connelly said he had been off his usual medications, and that thoughts started racing in

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Lourey: Tax relief, bonding, transportation top state agenda

BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

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Fischer, Furber honored by Minnesota Newspaper Association Henry Fischer (left) and Lance Furber (right) each received a prestigious award from the Minnesota Newspaper Association for their work with the Pine City Pioneer this past year. In the most competitive category in the contest – weekly newspapers with circulation between 2,501-5,000 – Fischer received third place for Government/ Public Affairs Reporting for his carefully researched series on the relationship between property values and local taxes. Furber received third place for Feature Photo for his hilarious shot of a Pine City firefighter helping kids spray a target at Freedom Fest. All the staff of the Pioneer express gratitude to Fischer and Furber for their excellent work and congratulations on receiving these well-deserved awards.

ATTEMPTED: Apology follows knife attack, victim requires 19 stitches to close neck wound FROM PAGE 1

his mind.

Connelly went to bed while his roommate sat at his desk on the phone. Connelly got up, went through a box he had on the shelf and pulled out a knife.

“Something just came over me, honestly,” Connelly told officers. “I thought about it, I got up, it was like my thought just stopped after something in me made the decision to get up and cut him.”

He said that he grabbed the victim from behind, put the blade to his neck and made a swiping motion. The two struggled, and the

victim was able to make him drop the knife.

Someone began pounding on the door. The victim said that Connelly said, “I’m sorry for trying to kill you,” before he left.

The cut to the victim’s neck was roughly six inches long and required 19 stitches.

Connelly faces one charge of second-degree murder and two charges of second-degree felony assault.

Connelly graduated from Pine City High School in 2014 The court has ordered that Connelly be evaluated for mental illness, and to determine if he is competent to proceed into a trial.

As the Minnesota Legislature gets ready to kick off this year’s Session on Tuesday, March 8, bonding, transportation and tax relief are likely to top their agenda, according to State Senator Tony Lourey.

Lourey provided an update to Pine County officials and outlined several key topics that could benefit the county and its citizens.

This year’s session will primarily focus on bonding, and Lourey predicted a list of some $850 million in projects will come forward for legislative and gubernatorial approval.

Reflecting on the state’s $1 billion surplus leftover from last year, Lourey said he believes the surplus is largely due to lower than expected expenditures. He predicts that an estimated $600 to $800 million of the surplus may go for two issues that were left “on the cutting room floor” last year – transportation and tax relief.

“We inherited a transportation system 99 percent debt free,” Lourey said, pointing out that the state needs to maintain its highway system.

“We would like to rebuild water and sewer infrastructure in our cities as well,” he added.

Transportation issues are non-partisan, he pointed out, saying that legislators from metro, suburban and rural areas “have very different needs and visions.”

Lourey said the Republican-controlled House of Representatives proposes a one-time band-aid fix instead of a long-term solution espoused by DFL legislators.

“The entire system is underfunded and doesn’t have the revenue streams to support it,” he said.

On the subject of health and human services, Lourey said the state made the largest investment in nursing homes and child protective services in the state’s history, but more work needs to be done – especially to address community mental health needs. “We could build a 100-bed facility on a Monday and fill it up on Tuesday,” Lourey said.

County officials likewise acknowledged a shortage of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Pine County. Commissioners will meet with the Pine County Housing & Redevelopment Author-

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ity Board at Sandstone Manor following their regular meeting at 1 p.m. on March 1 to review public housing needs.

The state Legislative auditor reported that the Minnesota Department of Human Services paid out as much as $271 million in health insurance benefits last year to people who don’t qualify for the state’s MNSure public health plan.

Lourey, who chairs the Senate HHS Committee, acknowledged MNSure’s computer problems that make it difficult to conduct eligibility screening, but said that legislators directed staff to err on the side of helping people.

Commissioner Steve Hallan thanked Lourey for his support of state aid for cities and counties to help minimize the needs to raise local property taxes. State aid helps counties cover costs of providing health and human services, particularly to address the cost of out-of-home placements for Native Americans.

County Administrator David Minke pointed out that county program aid from the state has been largely unchanged since 2003. “For us, county program aid represents a buy-down of property taxes,” he said, suggesting the formula be adjusted upward, particularly for rural counties that have the greatest financial needs. Eighty-seven percent of the county portion of property tax increases this year are for public safety, he added.

In other action, the Pine County Board: SCHEDULED a similar meeting with State Representative Jason Rarick to follow the regular Pine County Board meeting at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, March 1 at the Public Health Building in Sandstone.

NOTED that Commissioner Hallan will travel to Washington, DC on March 12-15 to attend the 2016 Workforce Forum, presented by the National Association of Workforce Boards. Hallan represents Pine County on the Central Minnesota Jobs & Training Services Board. His travel expenses will be paid by CMJTS but he is also eligible for his ordinary per diem from the county.

NOTED that county officials met with law enforcement representatives of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe for a three and a half hour meeting to discuss policing and prosecution matters.

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FEB. 11 Hoops for Hope at PCHS The Pine City High School girls basketball team will host a Hoops for Hope, Pink Out the Gym fundraiser to fight cancer on Thursday, Feb. 11. The public is invited to participate in fundraising activities and support the Dragons that night at Pine City High School. Visit pinecity. k12.mn.us for time or more information.

FEB. 12 PCftA Gallery exhibit Pine Center for the Arts’ next gallery exhibit, set to open on Friday, Feb. 12, will feature the photography of Martin Gilchrist and acrylic paintings of Katrina Carey. A gallery opening reception with refreshments will take place from 4-7 p.m. For more information contact PCftA by email at info@pinecenter.org or leave a message at 320-629-4924.

in conjunction with the Vasaloppet Ski Races, will take place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 12 14, in a new location, at 29 North Union, the Bread and Honey Annex in Mora. The free show opens to the public at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, and opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. The show includes various art demonstrations and presentations. At 7 p.m. on Friday, Mary Bruno, a graphic designer and artist from St. Joseph, will lead visitors on a gallery tour, commenting on the art work in the show. Email art.kcaa@yahoo.com for more information.

FEB. 13 VFW Valentine’s Day bingo There will be Valentine’s Day BBQ ribs bingo at the Pine City VFW Hall on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m., open to players of all ages. Proceeds benefit the VFW education scholarship and Pine City Cub Scouts.

Bowl to Battle Hunger Teams of five are invited to Bowl to Battle Hunger on Friday, Feb. 12 at Chucker’s Bowl & Lounge in Rush City. The double elimination play check-in begins at 3:30 p.m. Prize money will be donated to the food shelf of the winning team’s choice.

For information or to sign up call Chucker’s at 320-358-0879.

FEB. 12 & 13 Singing Valentines Send a singing Valentine to a loved one at the location of your choice (within the Pine City zip code) on Friday, Feb. 12 or Saturday, Feb. 13. Pick up a registration form at Pine Center for the Arts, the Pine City Chamber of Commerce office or online at www.pinecenter.org. Valentine price includes a personalized card and flower. Call 320-6294924 for information.

FEB. 12 - 14 Vasaloppet ski race The 2016 Vasaloppet crosscountry ski race weekend in Mora takes place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 12 - 14, beginning with the free Friendship Tour on Friday evening at 7 p.m. at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center. The main races begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday. A fat tire bike race begins at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday and Skijoring dog/skier races at 11 a.m., both on Mora Lake. Kids 13 and younger can participate in the Miniloppet children’s race at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Call the Vasaloppet office at 320-679-2629 or visit www. vasaloppet.us for full events/ race schedule, registration forms, maps, trail conditions and additional details.

Vasaloppet Art Show The annual Vasaloppet Art Show and silent auction, held

Candlelight ski/hike at St. Croix State Park Ski, hike or snowshoe along 1.3 miles of trails lit by candles and the moon at St. Croix State Park on Saturday, Feb. 13. No registration required; this is a self-guided event. Trails will be lit from 5-7 p.m. The park is located 15 miles east of Hinckley on State Highway 48, then five miles south on County Road 22. For more information call 320-384-6591 or email: megan. johnsen@state.mn.us.

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Mardi Gras birthday at the Pine City Senior Center

The Pine City Arts Council will present a Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos concert on Sunday, Feb. 14, 3 p.m., at the Pine City High School auditorium. Tickets are available at Pine City Community Ed, The Flower Box, Cabin Coffee’s, or purchase at the door. Call 320-629-4030 for more information.

There will be a Mardi Gras themed birthday party on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m., at the Pine City Senior Center, 670 Main St. S. There will be ice cream and social time.

On Thursday, Feb. 18, come for lunch at noon at the Senior Center and stay for the meeting at 12:30 p.m. New members are welcome. Call 320-629-3024 for more information.

FEB. 15 Northern Exposures The Northern Exposures Photo Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Kanabec History Center in Mora. Don Kaddatz and Diana Rankin will give a lecture on “How to do Powerpoint Presentations and Slide Shows.” Their instruction will include both Mac and Windows users. Members will share their images for this month’s theme, “Naked Trees.” The public is invited. Contact wmehlan@hotmail.com with any questions.

FEB. 16 & 17 Memorial blood drives There will be Memorial Blood Centers blood drives in Pine City at Walmart, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, as well as Pine Technical & Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up to donate, call 1-888-GIVE-BLD or visit www.MBC.org.

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Pine Co. History Museum free firearm safety classes Greg Olson, NRA, DNR, BCA Approved Instructor, will be presenting two one-hour classes – “Firearm introduction and Safety for Handguns” and “Refuse to be a Victim” – on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13 and 14, at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Pine County Historical Museum in Askov. These classes are free of charge to the public.

Olson has operated a Licensed Training School for 14 years.

For information call 320-2167636 or visit www.pinecountyhistorymuseum.org.

FEB. 17 On Wednesday, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m., the Pine City School Board will meet with the community in the board room in the district office to update them on the superintendent search process and seek their opinions.

This will be an informal process where participants discuss what they believe to be the top three strengths of the school district, three areas of concern, vision for the district in five years, and the experience/ characteristics the new superintendent should possess to be successful in Pine City. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Email cames@isd578.org with any questions.

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On Thursday, Feb. 18 students in grades 3-12 are invited to play a spirited game of “snow snake,” take a hike to identify animal tracks in the snow, and hear American Indian tales inside the wigwam. Students will experience winter at the Fur Post like the voyageurs did. The program takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at the North West Company Fur Post, 12551 Voyageur Ln., Pine City. Reservations are required; call 320-629-6356 or visit nwcfurpost@mnhs.org.

Vets issues at the VFW

MONDAY 2/15 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m.

AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 2/16 Pine County Board: Pine City, Pine County Courthouse, 10 a.m.

Pine City VFW: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 2/17 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING Feb. 15 - 18 Monday: Spaghetti noodles, tomato meat sauce, green beans, garlic bread, pudding Tuesday: Specials of the Day

The Minnesota House State Government Finance Committee will hold a full hearing on veterans issues at the VFW in Pine City, 305 8th St. SW, on Thursday, Feb. 18 from 2-4 p.m.

Veterans are especially encouraged to attend the meeting and learn more about how the Legislature is attempting to prioritize Minnesota’s veterans. Contact Jason Rarick at 651-296-0518 or rep.jason.rarick@house.mn with any questions.

FEB. 20 Beyond the Yellow Ribbon ‘Operation Freedom on Ice’ Beyond the Yellow Ribbon in Pine City would like to welcome all Veterans, Active Duty Military and their families to the 2nd Annual Operation Freedom on Ice ice fishing event on Saturday, Feb. 20, on the north end of Cross Lake. Registration is from 9-10 a.m. at the Pine City American Legion. All equipment and fish houses will be provided. Call Christine David at 651-485-1464 or email opfreedomonice@gmail.com for more information.

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SUNDAY 2/14 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

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Arts Rx with Troy Heling Troy Heling will use his looper and create a variety of original tunes on the spot, and will include some music so the audience can sing along at the Arts Prescription (Rx) event at North Country Coffee with We R Able on Thursday, Feb. 18. A set meal begins at 5 p.m. with music at 6 p.m. Preregister by calling 320-358-1211 or email varrowsmith@scred.k12.mn.us.

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THURSDAY 2/11 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m.

Pine City VFW Auxiliary: Pine City VFW Post #4258, 6:30 p.m.

Pine City Reads ‘The Giver’ Pine City area residents are invited to take part in Pine City Reads. A discussion of the Lois Lowry book, “The Giver,” will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. A second discussion will take place on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. Both groups meet at the Pine City Library. Call Community Ed. at 320-629-4030 to learn more.

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Queen Charlotte’s Birthday Ball Enjoy an evening of early 19th-century entertainment with a lively country dance at the North West Company Fur Post, 12551 Voyageur Lane, Pine City, on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Country dancing was a favorite diversion for the genteel classes in the early 1800s. Dance steps will be taught and called at the ball.

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

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The thrill of victory....

Did anybody else watch a little football this past Sunday? Super Bowl Sunday is generally a pretty fun afternon and evening – good friends, good food, getting to catch up with what everyone has been doing and watching some entertaining commercials in the meantime.

There’s only been one part that’s been a little rough on me these past few years.

That’s the actual game. It’s not like I really care who wins or loses. But someone else in my house does.

Now, there’s no bet or Editor’s anything. It’s just that my wife cheerfully asks Soapbox lovely me who I’m rooting for in the Super Bowl each year, Mike and then picks the opposite Gainor team. And then cheers like crazy for them.

When I say, “cheers like crazy,” I don’t just mean she whoops every time her team makes a big play. I mean she has victory music cued up on the CD player, and when her squad puts points on the board she cranks out another tune.

Here’s the real problem, and it’s a big problem: she keeps winning.

Now, please keep in mind that I’m the one who always picks. This means that I’ve been making some pretty lousy picks for a pretty long time. And she loves to let me know it.

In the last seven years, my team has won exactly once. It was last year, the Patriots over the Seahawks. (When the whole Deflategate scandal broke, she tried to tell me it didn’t count. Well, honey, it did.)

After last year’s Super Bowl victory busted my losing streak I hoped that this year’s game would keep that good thing going. I liked Peyton Manning and the Broncos, but it seemed like the Panthers were close to unstoppable. It felt like a good bet, if not a sure thing. So I went into Sunday rooting for Carolina and feeling pretty smug about making it two in a row.

Well, we all know how that turned out.

And you probably have a good idea of what my Sunday was like.

Anyone who lived through the 70s and 80s will remember the old ABC Wide World of Sports introduction...

“Spanning the globe to bring you the constant variety of sports ... the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.”

Remember that ski jumper wiping out during the “agony of defeat” part? Thanks to the internet, I can tell you that his name was Vinko Bogataj, and that his famous crash took place on March 7, 1970. I’m also glad to report that he suffered only a minor concussion in that crash, and that he’s alive and well in Slovenia.

I just bring that up because every time the Super Bowl comes around I tend to feel a little bit like Vinko.

Well, like my friend said this past Sunday, maybe my wife and I will get to cheer for the same team next year. There’s only one way that can happen. Let’s go Vikings!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Remember the old creamery in Pine City?

To the Editor: The old creamery is gone now on Second Street and Third Avenue, one block from Cross Lake.

When our family moved into town from the farm, we didn’t have modern conveniences. My mom (mother of 10 children) washed our clothes in a small garage north of our house.

There she had a wringer washing machine and a large tub with rinse water. A long cord was connected to the house and it was plugged into the washer. On wash day, it was my younger sister, Gerri, and my job to pull our wagon over to the creamery on the southwest corner to get a cream can filled with very hot water so mom could wash clothes.

The workers at the creamery were always so nice to us, lifting the can into our wagon and getting us ready for the short trip home. Clothes were washed there and then hung on the line to dry. The clothes smelled so fresh when you brought them inside, especially the sheets and towels.

Wintertime was a challenge, as the clothes froze. We’d take them inside to thaw out. It was nice to iron them when they were still damp because the wrinkles came out better.

Most fabrics were cotton then. Today there are many blends of fabric that need little or no ironing. Life is easier now. Times have changed dramatically. Those of us who went through the hard way especially enjoy the new way.

You get used to the sounds around you after a while and it feels normal.

The farmers would come in very early in the morning and bring the

cream cans in by truck and pull up alongside of the creamery, hit the top of the can with a wooden mallet and pour out the milk. This went on every day. Times have changed dramatically and there is a new way, by the way, and less farmers.

This is just the cream off the top; there’s more to the story as you collect your thoughts about what went on at the old creamery.

Darlene Armstrong Pine City

Why another gas station?

To the Editor: Why does Pine City need all these gas stations? Now with Casey’s General Store locating where the Old Oak Inn is now, the city council voted for the seventh gas station to come to town. Why? I don’t understand why Pine City needs seven gas stations not including the one in Beroun and the two in Rock Creek within a three mile radius. It is ridiculous. Maybe we should have seven liquor stores.

Barb Fischer Pokegama Township

Valentine’s Day is here To the Editor: Valentine’s Day is an important day in our calendar year. Have you ever wondered how it started? It was not directed by Hallmark.

St. Valentine did not have the same pleasant ending as St. Nicholas. There may have been more than one Valentine drawn into the same legend. Both were beheaded by the Emperor Claudius II in the third

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century – one for Christianizing pagans, while the other was famous for passing a note through his prison walls saying, “I am your Valentine.”

This was probably the start of our card tradition.

In Roman and Greek mythology this day was a day of fertility. The writer Chaucer referred to Feb. 14 as the day for lovers.

I am happy that it somehow became translated into the romance day as it is now. I am an old romantic so it is important for me. I can’t remember a year that I missed celebrating it with a love in some way.

Being old and feeble minded, I like to at least give a card and maybe that special present. It doesn’t have to be expensive to be personal. But it is very important to let that very special person know that they are loved and appreciated. A card is great even though you may have never sent one.

Don’t forget it is always on Feb. 14.

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What is ‘aiding and abetting’? Ask a Trooper Recently I judged a high school mock trial competition in which the case was of a 1930’s gangster charged with “aiding and abetting” a kidnapping. It was very interesting to hear the students present the prosecution and defense cases in the historical context of post-Prohibition 1930’s St. Paul, Minnesota, which was the home of many gangsters during Prohibition. But what is meant by aiding and abetting a crime?

As explained in Minnesota’s Jury Instruction Guides, a “defendant is guilty of a crime committed by another person when the defendant played an intentional role in aidIt’s in your has ing the commission of the crime and made no reasonable effort to prevent court the crime before it was committed.”

Judge Steve Thus, a defendant is guilty of aiding and abetting if the defendant: Halsey 1. Knew his alleged accomplices were going to or were committing a crime; 2. Intended that his actions aid the commission of the crime; and 3. Did not thereafter abandon his purpose and make reasonable efforts to prevent the crime.

A common fact scenario that we see in criminal complaints is the “lookout.” The defendant usually sits in a car or stands at the entrance to a building being burglarized while his accomplices enter the building. Here is how the elements apply and must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt by the prosecution: 1. The defendant knew his alleged accomplices were going to or were committing a crime. As the facts show, the defendant knew his accomplices were entering the building to burglarize it.

2. The defendant intended that his actions aid the commission of the crime. The defendant acted as the “lookout.” A lookout, like one who sits in his car while his partners enter and burglarize a building, aids the commission of a crime. The lookout acts as the warning signal, alerting his partners if law enforcement, the building’s owners, or others may soon spoil the plan.

3. The defendant did not thereafter abandon his purpose and make reasonable efforts to prevent the crime.

Nothing from our facts suggests that our defendant had a change of heart and tried to thwart the crime.

A similar crime is that of providing aid to an offender after a felony-level crime has been committed. This offense is “aiding an offender,” a felony, and the elements are: 1. The offender committed a felony-level crime.

2. The defendant knew that the offender had committed a crime.

3. The defendant harbored, concealed, or aided the offender.

4. The defendant acted with the intent that the offender avoid or escape from arrest, trial, conviction, or punishment.

An example would be a person who is aware that someone staying in their home has a warrant out for their arrest on a felony crime. By providing food or shelter to that person, the “aider” or “harborer” could themselves be charged with felony “aiding an offender.” Conceivably a parent or other family member could be charged with this crime by permitting their own child, grandchild, sibling, or spouse to reside with them, thereby avoiding arrest. As with most such situations, the prosecutor has discretion whether to charge the assisting party.

Another similar crime is “obstructing an investigation,” the elements of which are as follows: 1. The offender committed a criminal act. (“Criminal act” is defined in statute to include a list of crimes.)

2. The defendant knew or had reason to know that the offender committed the crime.

3. The defendant destroyed or concealed evidence; provided false or misleading information about the crime; received the proceeds of the crime; or obstructed the investigation or prosecution of the crime.

4. The defendant acted with intent to aid the offender.

An example would be receiving evidence of child pornography on a computer hard drive and hiding or destroying it so that the possessor of the hard drive can avoid prosecution. In a murder case, it could be destroying or cleaning the bloody clothing of the assailant or the crime scene or disposing of the murder weapon.

The moral of all this? Those who assist a criminal in the commission of a crime, in avoiding arrest, or in destroying evidence may find themselves charged with a felony and the prospect of a prison sentence if convicted.

Submitted by Judge Steve Halsey, Wright County District Court, chambered in Buffalo, with the assistance of his law clerk, Joe Cooch.

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Q: I have a question about aggressive and intimidating driving behavior. I was recently traveling when a ‘gentleman’ in a pickup assumed I cut him off when I was changing lanes. I had at least two car lengths before he immediately closed the gap.

He changed lanes, passed me with a rude gesture, then proceeded to cut me off and slam repeatedly on his brakes, slow down to less than 10 mph, signal turns then ‘change his mind’ and continue straight. I was trying to back off as quickly as I could, but that only aggravated him more. I was a bit scared as I did have my young kids in the car, but was relieved I was getting closer to a police station if needed. My question is, should I have called authorities with his license plate number, or just left it alone as he was just being a jerk, not actually threatening my safety (from what I could tell anyway—glad he wasn’t following me). Thanks for your advice if this situation, or ones like it, come up in the future.

A: To answer your question, whether to “call the authorities or leave it alone,” is always a judgment call. From what you described I believe you made the right decision as to ignoring this other driver.

In most cases involving another irritated driver or someone with a case of “road rage,” I feel ignoring them is the best policy. Some of the best advice if being confronted by an aggressive driver: • Get out of their way.

• Stay calm – reaching your destination safely is your goal.

• Do not challenge them.

• Avoid eye contact.

• Ignore gestures and don’t return them.

You mentioned that you felt he wasn’t “actually threatening your safety,” but what if this person did threaten you (i.e. gun pointing, intentional car ramming, etc.)? Then I would still recommend the advice above, along with reporting the aggressive driving (vehicle description, license number, location). Call 911 and be able to provide good, accurate information to the authorities.

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“Dr. King’s Dream,” Mixed Blood Theatre’s acclaimed celebration of the life and career of Dr. Martin Luther King, will be performed in Pine City at Pine Technical & Community College auditorium on Monday, Feb. 22. Sponsored

by Pine Technical & Community College’s Diversity Team, the performance begins at 5:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

AMERICAN LEADER “Dr. King’s Dream” features Warren C. Bowles in a stirring solo performance that movingly chronicles King’s career from its beginning during the Montgomery bus strike to his death in Memphis. It captures all of the dignity, courage, and humanity of a unique American leader.

Both the external events in King’s career (including the civil rights marches in Selma and Birmingham and winning the Nobel Peace Prize) and his thoughts on topics ranging from Malcolm X to the police to

President Kennedy are included, as is his soaring “I Have a Dream” speech.

Yet for all of the historical

significance, what emerges is the spirit of a man dedicated to equality through non-violence, to an ideal, and to a dream.

MIXED BLOOD THEATER “Dr. King’s Dream” is produced by the Mixed Blood Theatre Company from its home in a century-old Minneapolis fire station. Founded in 1976 and dedicated to the spirit of Dr. King’s dream, Mixed Blood is a multi-racial professional company promoting cultural pluralism, individual equality, and artistic excellence.

The show is one of four programs toured nationally by Mixed Blood. The others include “Minnecanos,” a look at Chicano cultural history in Minnesota; “Daughters of Africa,” a music-driven history of African American women; and “Theory of Mind,” about a college-bound young man on the autism spectrum.

Warren C. Bowles, the talented actor featured in Dr. King’s Dream, has toured for Mixed Blood since 1981. Among the most memorable of his scores of credits at Mixed Blood are Lucien in The Boys Next Door, the title role in Cyrano de Bergerac, and the professor in Oleanna.

Bowles directed “Daughters of Africa” and both wrote and

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Reading Credit: The Temporary Reading Credit expired.

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Pine Technical & Community College is a proud member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, which is comprised of 31 state universities and community and technical colleges serving the higher education needs of Minnesota.

The system serves more than 270,000 students per year in credit-based courses and an additional 150,000 students in noncredit courses.

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New sessions of each course run every month. They last six weeks, with two new lessons being released weekly, for a total of 12 lessons. The courses are entirely web-based with comprehensive lessons, quizzes and assignments. A dedicated professional instructor facilitates every course, pacing learners, answering questions, giving feedback and facilitating discussions.

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OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

Wayne Gilman, President (Pine City Schools) Julie Samuelson, Vice-President (Hands for Pine City) Corey Berube, Director (Frandsen Bank & Trust) Joan-Bloemendaal-Gruett (Pine Technical & Community College) Frank Christopherson, Director (US Bank) Todd Cummings, Director (Individual Member) Joe Dvorak, Director (FirstLight Health System) Sara Helseth, Director (MINPACK, Inc.)

Bonnie Menigo, Director (Old Oak Inn) Robert Musgrove, Director (Pine County Economic Development Office) Butch Nicoll, Director (Nicoll’s Café) Julie Stevens, Director (Stearns Bank) Dan Washburn (Anytime Fitness) Katie Keyport (Student Director, PCHS) Alicia Freeman (Student Director, PCHS) Rose Frye (Student Director, PTCC)

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Pine County Master Gardeners celebrate at their Awards Night. Pictured front (l-r): Sally Brewster, Sandstone; Lauren Meister, Rock Creek; Kari Holmberg and Brad Miller, Pine City; Mark Maloney, Willow River and Carol Evans, Grasston. Middle: Sandy Johnson, Finlayson; Jennifer Eaves and Diane Scheremet, Hinckley; Mary Thorvig, Sandstone; Cheryl McHugh, Barb Videen and Jan McLearen, Pine City; Terry Salmela, coordinator and Tom Rolf, Pine City. Back: Char Husom, Brook Park; Cindy Novy and Roxanne Beavers, Pine City; Jon Hjelm, Braham; Lyn Johnson and Cindi Bell, Pine City; Clarissa Ellis-Prudhomme, Sandstone; Darlene Collins, Pine City; Kim Metz, Rock Creek; Nancy and Kevin Stephenson, Brook Park; Paul Olesen, Askov and Paul Johnson, Pine City.

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Master Gardeners honored for service Thirty-seven U of M Extension Pine County Master Gardeners were honored at their Awards Night on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at the Audubon Center of the Northwoods west of Sandstone. Collectively they completed 2,351 volunteer hours and 471 hours of education in 2015.

Tom Rolf of Pine City and Sue Slope of Willow River were recognized for 15 years of volunteer service. Rolf has served as the group’s treasurer, is a carnivorous plant expert and enjoys sharing his plant knowledge with youth and adults.

Sue Slope is active in planting and maintaining colorful hanging baskets and flower beds.

Randy Schoenrock, Hinckley Elementary Teacher and Tad Nordstrom of Askov were the two new Pine County Master Gardener interns who completed the 50-hour core course and 50 volunteer hours in 2015.

The Pine County Master Garden-

ers’ main projects in 2015 included the Pine County Horticulture Day, coordinating three different community gardens, an Apple Orchard Workshop, after school Junior Master Gardener workshops at Pine City and Hinckley Elementary Schools, the “Ask a Master Gardener” booth at the Pine County Fair, Farmers’ Market and Grand Casino Health Fair and Leo Lions container gardening workshop at East Central High Schools.

The Master Gardeners encourage everyone to save the date of their Annual Pine County Horticulture Day on Saturday, April 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pine City High School.

Awards night guest speaker Jill Baum, Audubon Program Director, told the Master Gardeners about the exciting “Smithsonian Water Ways” exhibit. This exhibit will be on display at the Audubon Center from Nov. 19 to Dec. 31, 2016.

MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM The Master Gardener program is a University of Minnesota Extension horticulture education program that trains volunteers with an interest in gardening. In turn, trained Master Gardeners volunteer to provide research-based horticulture information to the public.

Anyone with an interest in the program in Pine County should contact Terry Salmela, U of M Extension Pine County Master Gardener Program Coordinator at the Pine County Extension office in Pine City at 800-657-3813 Ext. #3. Visit them at Facebook.com/pinecountymastergardeners.

SPIRE Credit Union Pine City employees, Verna Carpenter and Brenda Nelson gather donations for Toys for Tots, coordinated by Reverend Vicki Vander Vegt. “It is a privilege to work with an organization that has such unwavering support for local communities,” said SPIRE Pine City Branch Manager Stacy Hancock. “There were most certainly many happy faces as children opened their new toys.” Each of SPIRE’s 16 branches collected toys, and have donated to local organizations within the communities they serve.

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Team takes off, leaves owner stranded 10 Years Ago, 2006

The Pine City business community told the city council last week that it should close the struggling Travel Stop Liquors as quickly as possible. That recommendation conflicts with a proposal from the city’s liquor committee that Travel Stop remain open at least until its lease in the Northridge Mall expires on June 1, 2008.

Thrilled with the special surprise from her daddy in Iraq, Leah Bougle stands next to the flag he sent and Years dedicated to her and Ago her kindergarten classmates. Their teacher, Donna Joyce Benson, said tears were flowing as Heath she read the letter from Matt Bougle to her class.

The City of Pine City is taking the first steps toward building a water system that will handle the growth which is underway now and expected to continue in the future.

Pine City has been plagued with vandalism and break-ins for the past few weeks according to the Sheriff’s report.

The Icemen beat the Blizzard hockey in a battle that ended with Pine City/ Rush City, 6 and the Burnett, Wisconsin Blizzard, 5.

Student Achievers include eighth grader Isaac Johnson, son of Jeff and Chris Johnson. Isaac demonstrates quality work in geography and demonstrated his writing ability in describing places he imagines visiting.

Daniel Compton, fourth grader and son of Carleen Compton enters the classroom each morning with a smile on his face. He is a very positive person who looks for the good in all things.

Girls Basketball Athletes are Glenna Carlson and Ashley Johnson. These junior girls are having a great season.

Glenna is the outside threat with her 3-point shooting and ball handling.

Ashley is the inside presence as she rebounds the ball very well and provides great defense in the point. Glenna and Ashley also set great examples for others to follow. They always give 100 percent on the court and in the classroom.

Eighth grader Nick Basta, son of Jenny and Jerry Basta, won the annual Pine City School District Spelling Bee last week.

Fourth grader Alexis Cummings, Pine City, in her first Level 5 USA Gymnastics meet placed third.

25 Years Ago, 1991 A love jar at the Dan Gohman home holds money the Gohmans save for sending letters to service people in the Persian Gulf. The kids (Danielle, 7, Nicholle, 6, Joannie, 5, Emma 14 months and Molly, one month) donate some of their allowance to the cause and take time each week to send letters. This week they were busy making valentines to send to the troops.

Two flags fly from the porch at the Leo and Audrey Hingos home in rural Pine City. The Hingos have two sons, Mark and Anthony, stationed in Saudi Arabia as part of Operation Desert Storm.

The Pine City – North Branch gym-

nastics team’s Lisa Viscoe, from North Branch, earned some personal triumphs in the meet last week against Cambridge. She took the spotlight against Cambridge.

String mop dolls have become a popular craft item and Kris Lindstrom’s are some of the most original around. She adds her own ideas to standard patterns, keeping her ahead of the craft market.

In total darkness, and 130 degree heat, 65 firefighters from around east central Minnesota crawled through a maze of tunnels, stairs and cages. The exercise was part of a training session held at Pine Technical College involving 17 departments and one rescue squad. The maze is contained in a semi-trailer, which comes from Alexandria Technical College and is one of two in the United States. The firefighters wear their breathing apparatus and find their way through spaces set up to simulate conditions they might encounter in a real fire call. Their progress is monitored on television screens. It takes about 18 minutes to complete the exercise.

Extrication procedures dominated the afternoon portion of the St. Croix Valley Firefighters School. Pine City Fire Department training officer Harv Lindstrom led the session on proper use of the Jaws of Life and other techniques for freeing victims from overturned vehicles.

50 Years Ago, 1966 Two informal cribbage tournaments were played recently between the Pine City Masons and the Knights of Columbus with total point winners being the Masons.

Orlee Anderson, local cattle dealer and auctioneer, was killed instantly when the truck he was driving was struck by a northbound Northern Pacific freight train at the south crossing in Pine City.

The pupils and their teacher at Rock Creek enjoyed a Valentine party Monday afternoon. A King and Queen of Hearts and a prince and princesses were elected for the upper and lower grades with the following results: Daryl Anderson and Debbie Johnson, Kevin Petersen and DeAnn Lundin were rulers of the day, ably assisted by Larry John and Barbara Hansen, Brian Anderson and Debbie Thorn.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Armstrong on the birth of their son, Erick Lee, on Feb. 12.

75 Years Ago, 1941 Dedication ceremonies were held at Pine City’s new $100,000 grade school building.

Miss Dorothy Glasow was crowned queen of the snow carnival by Carl Iverson, captain of the basketball team, at half-time during the game between Pine City and Barnum. The Dragons defeated Barnum 19-13.

Pine Town: About 16 ladies were entertained at a feather stripping bee at the Norbert Skluzacek home which was much enjoyed by all. A delicious lunch was served at midnight.

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Spearing a six-foot sturgeon This lucky fisherman shows off his impressive haul from a day on the Snake River – a sixfoot, 11 inch sturgeon. This photo is from the Walt Blanchard photo collection and was provided to the Pine City Pioneer by local historian Jim Foster. Anyone with great, old photos of day-to-day life in Pine City is encouraged to share them so that they can be scanned and digitally recorded for posterity – and perhaps be featured in the pages of a future issue of the Pioneer. For more information contact Mike at the Pioneer at 320-629-6771 or email editor@pinecitymn.com.

100 Years Ago, 1916 An interesting and instructive entertainment was given by the M. E. Church. A spelling match was the principle event. A. D. Hay and J. W. Lawson chose sides. Lawson’s side won. Another match by the school pupils showed Walter Sellers to be the best of spellers.

Hinckley: W. J. Carthcart had a little excitement on Monday when his team

ran away. He had taken a party out to a lumber camp and was preparing to leave for home when he found that his team had started on its own hook. A teamster found the team near town and brought them to Marshal Booth who went to the camp and brought the party home.

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Gymnasts take second at Granite Ridge Conference

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Gymnasts for the Rush City/Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson Tigers performed at a high level during the Granite Ridge Conference Meet on Saturday, Feb. 6. All five of the varsity gymnasts earned All-Conference distinctions and the team as a whole was All-Conference with a second place finish. The Tigers earned 138.325 points, just behind first place Becker with 143.225.

“Overall the girls truly rose to the occasion and came mentally prepared for this meet,” said head coach Jessica Miller. “It is pretty amazing all the girls placed in the top-10 all around. They all have a hard-work attitude that will take them to great heights in everything they do.”

Although none of the Tigers would finish in the top three, they would own the next five spots in the order of finish. Taking fourth in all around was Nevaeh Isackson-Rod (34.825), who was followed closely by two teammates less than a point behind. Earning fifth place was Elsie Lundquist (34.225) and in sixth was Steva Perrotti (34.0). Keyara Berube (33.6) earned seventh place and her teammate Livia Isackson-Rod (33.4) came in eighth. The gymnasts performed admirably on all of the elements throughout the competition.

“We started the day with floor,” said Miller, “which sometimes can be a disadvantage to teams. Our girls knew going into floor, they had to set the bar for the judges, and boy did they ever. They all performed with amazing form and execution.”

Lundquist earned fourth on floor with a 9.175, followed by Nevaeh Isackson-Rod in seventh (8.9) and Livia Isackson-Rod (8.875) in eighth.

“Our next event was vault,” explained Miller, “which is our team strength.

We had a pretty solid performance on vault with room to improve for the section 7A Meet this Saturday. We are hoping to compete a few new vaults for the

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The Tigers proudly display their collection of ribbons after a successful showing at the Granite Ridge Conference Meet on Feb. 6.

section meet. Elsie scored her personal best with a 9.325 competing her piked tsuk (earning second place). Nevaeh also scored well for the team with a 8.85 competing her handspring full (earning seventh).”

The final two elements were bars and beam, and again the Tigers did well. Berube’s bars performance was outstanding, and good enough for second place (8.85).

“Keyara had one of the best routines

this season,” Miller said. “We ended on beam, which is our gymnasts’ most nerve wracking event. It was a long day for the girls and beam is a tough one to end on, but they all did a great job.

Keyara started us out with a solid routine with an 8.65 (sixth place). Nevaeh stayed on the beam and had an impressive routine with an 8.75 (fifth place).

Steva also had a great routine with one fall and still scoring an 8.5 (10th place).

These girls did such a good job and con-

tinue to impress me.”

Next up for the Tigers is the Section 7A meet in Sauk Rapids on Saturday, Feb. 13.

“The girls have their work cut out for them,” said Miller. “There are many good teams in this section: Becker, Big Lake, North Branch, Monticello and Sartell. We are hoping to go into the meet with some personal goals and team goals that will hopefully keep the girls focused this week at practice.”

Dragons get icy vengeance against Rebels

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

In two games this past week, the Pine City/ Rush City Dragons boys hockey team went 1-1.

The Dragons’ regular season is winding down with just two games remaining. The Dragons have a 13-10 record. The week started with a cancellation as the game against coach Grant Nicoll’s old team, the WSFLG Blizzard (Burnett County), had to be rescheduled due to weather.

“Nothing got past [Luke] Murphy,” Nicoll said of his goalie, who stopped all 17 shots he faced.

On Saturday, Feb. 6, which was Hockey Day in Minnesota, the Dragons honored the commitment of the parents in the program.

“The rink was filled all day long with games and practices of almost every level,” explained Nicoll. “Even though the score [of the varsity game] did not go the way we had planned, it was a great day of hockey in Pine City.”

North Shore 3, Pine City/Rush City 0 Pine City/Rush City 7, Moose Lake Area 0 Avenging an ugly loss from earlier in the season, the Dragons took care of business on Friday, Feb. 5 in Moose Lake. Brendan Westbrook completed the hat trick with three goals, while TJ Roth had two and Colby Pavelka and Ryan Linnell had a goal apiece to earn a lopsided victory.

“The varsity team had a bit of a chip on their shoulder coming into this game,” admitted Nicoll. “The boys knew that the first game against Moose was a fluke and they needed to show it. There was a feel in the locker room as if the boys knew they could dominate this game and that is what happened. Our power play was working well on top of good play on the back end.”

The Dragons were able to shut down the Rebels’ top player, Bryceton Butkiewicz, who was limited to just a small number of shots on goal.

Blanked for just the second time all season, the Dragons were unable to stop the Storm from completing the season sweep. The contest was a fast-paced, back-and-forth game from start to finish.

“Unfortunately the boys took five minutes and eight seconds off to be exact,” said Nicoll, “and North Shore scored all three of their goals during that stretch. The rest of the game was up and down the ice and remained tied. We rung the post three separate times in the third period alone and just could not buy a goal.”

Pine City/Rush City would bounce back on Monday, Feb. 8 with a win over the Blizzard in a game that had been rescheduled from the week before. The Dragons took that contest 1-0 on a goal by Brandon Fisher. Full coverage in next week’s Pioneer.

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Squirts make an impression in Owatonna The Dragons Squirt C team took second place in the Owatonna Tournament over the weekend of Jan. 29-31.

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Girls basketball team on fivegame streak

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

While the Pine City Dragons girls basketball team had only one game this past week, they made the most of it. The squad extended their winning streak to five games when they completed a season sweep over rival Hinckley-Finlayson. Winners in eight of their last nine games, the Dragons are gaining steam with the postseason approaching.

Pine City’s girls are 12-7 overall.

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The Dragons earned their 14th win of the season on the big stage at Target Center this past week. An initial loss to a tough Hinckley-Finlayson team was followed by sweet victory over Duluth-Marshall only 20 hours later.

Boys basketball goes one-and-one at Target Center

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Playing on the big stage at the Target Center this past week, the Pine City Dragons boys basketball team earned their 14th victory of the season. It wasn’t an easy task as the Dragons were forced to play a grueling back-to-back that had them taking the floor twice in 20 hours. In the end, Pine City went 1-1 during those two contests and sits at 14-8 overall.

Hinckley-Finlayson 93, Pine City 79

Played on the road on Friday, Feb. 5, the Dragons did their best to stay with the second place team in the Great River Conference. Hinckley-Finlayson has the type of lineup that gives Pine City trouble, with lots of size and strength inside.

“Very physical game,” said coach Kyle Allen. “We were able to get our offense going, but our defense struggled at times, as well as on the boards. They might be the best rebounding team we see all year and we were not up to the challenge. We put ourselves down a little bit early and so it felt like we were trying to climb out of that hole the whole game. We did a good job of staying in it, cutting the lead several times; we were just never able to string together enough defensive stops and boards to let our offense catch up.”

Pine City was within three at 43-40 in the closing minutes of the first half, but the Jags finished with a 9-0 flurry and took a 12-point lead into the locker room.

The second half saw the Dragons hang in and compete, but never get over the hump.

“On the offensive end, we were pretty efficient and scored at a high clip,” said Allen. “They were just able to give themselves multiple opportunities to score on the offensive end and it is tough to win games that way.”

Senior Kole Jusczak took a pounding inside in a physical contest, but still came out as the top scorer and rebounder with a 17 and 10 performance. Clay Logan was second on the team in scoring with 16 points.

The Dragons actually had four players in double digits as both Nick Hansmann and Nathan Kleppe scored 12 and Jake Rademacher scored 11. Pine City shot just 15-

52 (28 percent) from three-point range, and could have kept things closer had they hit a few more shots.

Tired and sore, the Dragons would have little time to gather themselves before playing at the Target Center the following day. Although the game wasn’t pretty, Pine City pulled away in the second half and earned another win.

Pine City 65, Duluth Marshall 54 A team that relies on the outside shot, the Dragons really struggled to find a rhythm playing on a larger court and in a very strange setting. Scoreless for nearly the first four minutes of the game, the Dragons were taking lots of ugly shots and missing badly.

“Did not play well in the first half,” admitted Allen.

“We did not execute the game plan, did not shoot the ball well, had some careless turnovers. Part of it was the excitement of playing on that floor, part of it was the dynamics of the backdrop, part of it was the quick turnaround, and part of it was not being mentally ready to go and letting the atmosphere of the day have its way for a little while.”

Fortunately for the Dragons, Jusczak kept them in the game until some shots started to fall. Logan finished with three threes, while Hansmann, Rademacher and Kleppe each hit two. Although Pine City had just two players in double digits (Jusczak with 18, Logan with 13), their defense did enough to hold the Hilltoppers at bay.

“We were able to execute and re-focus in the second half for the most part,” said Allen. “The second half, the boys played as a unit. Kole stepped up huge in the second half individually, played some great man defense on their best player – really shut him down. It was a good experience for the boys overall. They had to play a quick turnaround game on a neutral site where there were a lot of distractions, and we were able to come out with a win.”

With just one game on the slate for this week, Pine City will have some time to rest up for their final push.

The regular season comes to an end on Saturday, Feb. 20 at home against Milaca.

Pine City 65, Hinckley-Finlayson 39 Following a familiar script throughout their recent run, the Dragons defense set the tone in this contest played on Friday, Feb. 5. Pine City allowed only 12 points in the first half and were able to build a 19 point lead at the break. The Dragons focused on stopping Jaguars senior Dana Tekavec, who had 42 points in a single game earlier this year. During the first 18 minutes on this night, Tekavec managed just four points.

“We put Ali Brown on her and she did a great job,” explained head coach Ted Hasz. “Grace Langmade also guarded her for a while and also did very well. The rest of the team knew what they had to do in their zone and made it tough for our opponent to score. We need all five players on the floor doing their job, and when that happens, we have done a nice job of holding our opponents down.”

On the offensive end, Pine City saw a different look as the Jaguars were also keying on stopping certain Dragons.

“Offensively,” said Hasz, “we did a pretty good job of adjusting to the defense that they were playing. They played man-to-man on Lily Wilson and Grace Langmade and played zone with their other three. We have not seen that defense yet this season, but I think that we showed that we have a lot of kids that can score and if people play that type of defense, we have others who will step up.”

The Dragons used a balanced attack to pull away.

Allison Gusk and Wilson were tops in scoring with 14 apiece, Langmade scored 11, Isabelle Aragonez had 10, and Brown finished with eight points. Afterward, Hasz stressed how he was proud that so many players made key contributions.

“Isabelle is really starting to get comfortable on the court,” added Hasz. “Not only is she scoring, but she led us in rebounding with eight. Langmade and Wilson both had nice floor games. Langmade had five rebounds, two assists and three steals and Wilson had three rebounds, six assists and five steals. Ali Brown continues to show us that she is one of the best defenders in the area and is also becoming a threat on offense as she showed her shooting range by hitting a couple outside shots.

Gusk is playing very steady right now, very good defense, and she is getting to the free throw line. I also cannot say enough about our bench. We do not have a drop off when we give our starters a break.

That is huge.”

Pine City has a busy week upcoming with three games on the slate, including Hoops for Hope – Pink Out the Gym on Thursday night, Feb. 11. As a note, Pine City’s other game this past week was to be played against Onamia, but poor weather conditions caused its cancellation. That Onamia game will now be played on Feb. 25.

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Knights of Columbus hold annual Free Throw Contests The winners of the local Knights of Columbus free throw contest were (above left): Nick Hansmann, Tanner Wicktor, Kameron Jusczak, Casey Knutson, Isaiah Hasz, Brian Birdsall, Meredith Kolling, Cayli Hancock, Sophie Lahti and Karly Jusczak. The District competition was in Pine City on Feb. 7.

The winners of the District Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest are (above right): Elijah Youngs, Trey Visser, Casey Knutson, Sam Dewey, Jack Sampson, Nick Hansmann, Sydney Kreger, Sophie Lahti, Maci Kukuk, Tess Hauglum, Avery Degerstrom and Stephanie Maciej. These shooters will now advance to regional competition at Aitkin High School on Feb. 28.

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Hunter, Neid-Hinrichs crowned Conference Champs

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Dragons wrestling team had a solid performance at the Great River Conference Tournament in Cloquet on Friday, Feb. 5. The team took third overall, and had both Beau Hunter and Dakotah Neid-Hinrichs crowned as Conference Champions. The Dragons finished just ahead of Mille Lacs for third, followed by Rush City/Braham and Ogilvie.

“Not a bad performance on Friday night for us at the GRC tournament,” said head coach Milo Allen. “But you know, we worked hard to get as many guys in the lineup as we could and we ended up filling 13 of the 14

weight classes. We are thrilled with having guys to fill each of the weight classes. At this point in the season our guys are holding together quite well. When you get this deep into the wrestling season much of the coaching is just holding these guys together.”

Pine City/ Hinckley-Finlayson also saw Marcus Scarbrough earn a second place finish, while both Brody Pantlin and Josh Lange took third in their weight classes. Earning fourth place finishes were Will Fix, Cory Basta and Robert Decker.

Neid-Hinrichs won the conference title at 220 lbs when he pinned all three opponents he faced on the night. At 120, Hunter

also went undefeated and pinned Braden Ryan of Ogilvie (:27) in the championship match. Scarbrough had a very good night, but lost on points (7-5) in a tight match to Kyle Lynn of Aitkin, who took the conference crown.

All things considered, Allen seems pleased with how his team is rounding into shape with Sections approaching quickly.

“We are working hard to prepare them mentally and physically for the demands of the post season,” said Allen. “Tuesday the team will head to Hibbing to take on the Virginia Blue Devils in the 7AA Sub-Section team tournament. We are headed to the northern half of the section

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Pine City students head to Dorian Festival Pine City Choir students (Andrew Clementson, Angela DeGray, Hailey Hippen, Savannah Larson and Kyle Peters) recently participated in the Dorian Vocal Festival at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. The Dorian Festival is the largest select honor choir festival of its kind, with 1,100 high school students from 350 different high schools. Pine City students are pictured with Susan LaBarr (third from left), a composer whose piece was performed at the Dorian Festival.

The Pine City High School Concert Choir will also be performing one of her pieces at an upcoming concert on March 8.

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County seeks funds for Oberstar trail STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine County officials have figured out a way to help expedite the proposed James L. Oberstar Trail section that would link the Twin Cities with Twin Ports. All they need is the money to build it.

County Engineer Mark LeBrun told the Pine County Board last week that his staff can completely engineer the trail section, using existing right-of-way along Highway 61 for most of the way.

LeBrun estimates that the 20mile trail section could be built at a cost of $500,000 per mile, or about $12 million if bridge work is included. County officials presented the concept at a special progress meeting Friday in Chisago County, hosted by Congressman Rick Nolan.

While there are questions about how to route the trail through Pine City between the high school and the courthouse, the proposed trail would extend northward along Highway 61 to Hinckley. It would end at Tobie’s, then connect to the Munger Trail via the sidewalks along Fire Monument Road.

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Garlic mustard is highly invasive and spreading north.

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Congressman Rick Nolan meets with local leaders on Feb. 5 to talk over trail plans.

County officials are hopeful that state and federal funds could be forthcoming to make the project a reality, and shared that view at a special project update meeting Friday in Center City, hosted by Congressman Rick Nolan.

At that meeting, Nolan heard from an informal five county and cities group about trail and park proposals in Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec and Mille Lacs counties.

The backbone to these trail projects

and their connectivity is $350,000 designated by the State Legislature for planning the James L. Oberstar connecting leg of the Munger Trail from Hinckley to the Twin Cities.

Cities and counties in this region made their presentations to Nolan, then Darin Newman – a planner from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – talked about his role in the planning of the trail.

Pine City High School students achieve all-around excellence Kyle Peters and Marie Larson have been named Pine City High School’s representatives in the Minnesota State High School League AAA sub-section competition.

They have both excelled in the three A’s during their time at Pine City High School: Academics, Fine Arts, and Athletics.

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Weed of the Month: Garlic mustard

BY EMILIE JUSTEN MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an edible, biennial herb that emits a strong garlic odor. It was brought to the United States from Europe as a culinary herb. It has naturalized in many eastern and midwestern states. In Minnesota, it is widespread in the southern part of the state and is spreading north.

Garlic mustard is highly invasive. It grows in woodlands, and along trails and waterways. It outcompetes native understory plants, becoming detrimental to wildlife habitat and biological diversity.

Garlic mustard forms rosettes after seed germination in early spring. In its second year, it forms upright stems that produce flowers in May and June.

Seeds begin to develop in slender pods shortly after flowering and are the plants’ primary means of spread.

The plant has distinctive characteristics to distinguish it from other woodland plants. In the rosette stage, the leaves are heart-shaped with toothed margins. When it matures, the leaves along the stem are triangular and the small, white, four-petaled flowers are produced in clusters at the tops of the stems.

The plant produces slender seed capsules. Seeds can be spread by water and soil movement on boots and equipment.

Garlic mustard is a restricted noxious weed and cannot be transported, sold, or intentionally propagated in Minnesota. It is recommended that this species be prevented from spreading to new areas and that smaller populations be eradicated.

Managing garlic mustard takes persistence and a focus on preventing flowering, making timing a key component to management.

Regular site monitoring for several years will be required to ensure that new seedlings are destroyed and the seedbank is depleted.

Hand pulling may be practical for small infestations. Pull plants prior to flowering to prevent seed production. Flowering plants can continue to set seed following removal of soil.

Mowing of bolted plants prior to flowering can prevent seed production. All equipment should be inspected and cleaned prior to moving into new areas.

Foliar herbicide applications may be effective. If using herbicide treatments, check with your local University of Minnesota Extension agent, co-op, or certified landscape care expert for assistance and recommendations.

For more information on Weed of the Month, contact Allen Sommerfeld, MDA Communications, at allen.sommerfeld@state.mn.us or 651-201-6185.

‘Plant and your spouse plants with you; weed and you weed alone.’

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Hansmann named candidate for Teacher of the Year STAFF REPORT EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Education Minnesota, the state’s teachers’ union, has released the names of all the candidates for the 2016 Minnesota Teacher of the Year – and a Pine City educator is on the list.

Jennifer Hansmann, music specialist at Pine City Elementary School, was named as one of the 114 candidates for the award, now in its 52nd year.

To enter the state program, individuals are first nominated and then choose to become a candidate.

Peers, school personnel, parents and students may nominate teachers. Many nominees come from school district-level Teacher of the Year programs in the 328 school districts and 2,043 public schools

throughout the state.

Nominees who choose to become a candidate submit an entry portfolio, which includes their teaching philosophy, professional accomplishments and letters of recommendation.

A panel of 20 to 25 community leaders representing education, business and government selects honorees from the portfolios, choosing semifinalists and then finalists.

The 2016 Minnesota Teacher of the Year will be selected from a finalist group of 10-12, and will be announced on May 15.

Amy Hewett-Olatunde, who teaches writing and English to the all-immigrant student population at LEAP High School in St. Paul, was named 2015 Minnesota Teacher of the Year on May 3, 2015.

CASEY’S: City approves new gas station and store FROM PAGE 1

The city’s Planning Commission also provided unanimous approval; however, Commissioner Loren Skluzacek was unable to attend the meeting and submitted a letter voicing his concerns about the project. Skluzacek said there is no provision for creating a left turn lane along southbound Main Street directing traffic into the gas station, and fears for the safety of school children crossing the driveway on the sidewalk.

Skluzacek also asked how many trees would be destroyed and how many would be replaced.

“None of us here will be able to see a fully grown mature oak tree in our lifetime,” he wrote.

Johnson replied that a representative of Casey’s has stated that 1820 trees will be eliminated on the property in total, not all of which are the mature oaks.

“In fact, much of the southern part of the property will remain intact,” Johnson said. “This location would be much better suited for the existing building to be sold and remodeled for apartments or sold to another hotel/motel franchise and have a new hotel constructed there.”

Pointing out feedback he has received, Skluzacek said, “People

are not against Casey’s coming to this town, but this location is not the best site for it.”

He said he has also heard comments that Pine City does not need another gas station.

“But it’s clear that a bigger motel is needed and that would go much further in promoting our community than another gas station,” he said. “I feel we need to be careful, and more research and planning need to go into this before we can even act on this.”

City officials likewise agree on the need for more hotels/motels in the city and have commissioned a hotel study to help delineate the need. The study could be a tool to attract new hotel prospects to the city.

The City Council also approved a site plan for Old 61 Auto Sales, which purchased the former Bloomquist Auto Body Shop property from All Seasons Services along the west side of Main Street at the Airport Road NE intersection. The dealership was given over a year to pave its parking lot and driveways, to coincide with reconstruction of the highway intersection that will include a turn lane, lane widening, traffic signal and railroad crossing reconstruction.

In other action, the Pine City

Council: DISCUSSED the possibility of rezoning a tax-forfeited outlot in the Fawn Meadows housing development to light industrial. The property is a little greater than 27 acres. The proposal would include a separate road access from Highway 61 at a location to be determined.

City Administrator Ken Cammilleri said the city has not accepted the housing development but a developer has expressed interest in creating a berm to separate the existing residential area from a proposed new light industrial area to be constructed to the east, with a separate roadway access. Council Member Mary Kay Sloan said she would like to see more industrial development but noted that the city is short on residential property. The issue will be discussed with the city Planning Commission later this month and if it moves forward, rezoning would require a public hearing.

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NEWSLINE School reschedules parent/teacher conferences

Due to conflicts with the March 1 caucus and a possible home playoff game the same night, Pine City High School officials are changing the night for parent/ teacher conferences.

Conferences scheduled on Tuesday, March 1 from 4:30 p.m. -8 p.m. will be changed to Monday, Feb. 29 from 4:30 p.m. -8 p.m. High school conferences on this day will use the stadium format.

Conferences on Thursday, March 3 will remain on the same day, but the times for conferences will be from 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Support Kelly Darwin after fire

First Presbyterian Church in Pine City will be hosting a chili meal, raffle and silent auction on Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.. at the church (405 Main Street South) to benefit Pine City resident Kelly Darwin who lost her home in a fire in January. Donations for the meal and all proceeds from the raffle and silent auction will go to help Kelly with her expenses.

Darwin had just arrived at her job at Pine Technical and Community College on the morning of Jan. 5 when she got word of the fire. By the time she arrived back at her mobile home, she found two fire departments there fighting the fire. Darwin lost everything in the fire including her beloved cat, Teqi.

Her residence was underinsured and Darwin is facing thousands of dollars in cleanup costs and fire department services. All of this is in addition to finding a place to live, furnishing it, paying security deposits, and all of the costs involved in establishing a home.

Businesses and organizations throughout the city have been contributing toward the Silent Auction and Raffle. Any one that wishes to help should contact the church office (office@firstprespinecity.org) for more information.

ECRAC arts grant deadline March 1

East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) wishes to remind all local artists, art organizations, and schools within Region 7E (the Minnesota Counties of Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs) that the next deadline to apply for arts grant funding is 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. Funding is currently available through the following grant programs: • General Operating Support Grant Program for Organizations: Offers up to $15,000 of funding to qualified organizations to maintain ongoing operating needs and services. Assured matching funds of 10 percent are a requirement of this grant program. Annual deadline is March 1 for July 1 to June 30 allocation.

• ECRAC/McKnight Fellowship Program: Designed to recognize, reward, and encourage outstanding professional artists. Fellowships allow artists to set aside time to work, purchase supplies and materials, study or pursue other career goals. Three $7,000 Fellowships are available annually. Annual deadline is March 1.

• ECRAC K-12 Student Scholarship Program: Funding up to $500 is available for specific art learning projects or programs for students currently in Grades K-12. Annual deadline is March 1.

More information at www.ecrac.org/grants, or at the ECRAC office located at 112 Main Avenue South, Braham. For further information, call 320-396-2337, or email info@ecrac.org.

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This meeting will help kick off what school board members plan as a four-month search process which will end up a new superintendent to replace current Pine City Schools Superintendent Wayne Gilman, who plans to resign at the end of the current school year.

SETTING THE PROCESS At a special school board meeting on Feb. 4, Minnesota School Boards Association Director of Membership Services Gary Lee was on hand to help talk the school board through a process for finding and hiring a new superintendent.

He encouraged them to develop a profile of what they’d like to see in the next superintendent.

“You are not going to find the perfect superintendent, because that person does not exist,” Lee said. “Think about what you’re

‘You are not going to find the perfect superintendent, because that person does not exist. Think about what you’re looking for and not what you currently have.’

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He also said it would be important to promote Pine City and its school system to prospective candidates.

“You have to sell yourself,” he said. “You have to sell yourself.”

Lee suggested that the school

board set a clear process for hiring, and stick to the process until a hire is made.

He also recommended that they look closely at the candidate’s record of accomplishment, and said they should not take all their impressions of the candidate from the interview.

“We all know that people interview differently,” he said. “They can sit and wow you at the table.

How they turn out can be a whole different way. [Other candidates] couldn’t interview their way out of a paper bag, but man, were they good employees.”

He advised them to take in information from staff, the community and even students about what they would like in a new superintendent, but reminded the board members that they would have to try to come to a consensus and make a decision together.

“You need to determine your needs,” Lee said. “It’s your job to control the process.”

Audubon Center of the North Woods, Sandstone, MN is hosting a Big Woods Big Rivers Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training beginning Monday, March 7.

Master Naturalist volunteers complete a 40-hour hands-on course with expert instructors and fellow learners – studying natural history, environmental interpretation, and conservation stewardship.

Classes will be held Mondays 6:30 – 9 p.m. from March 7 through May 16 with two all-day field trips – Saturday, March 26 and Saturday, April 16. Scholarships are available. For more information contact Jill Baum, baum@audubon-center.org.

Fishing dates to remember

Ice fishing season will soon be coming to a close in Minnesota, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers of these important dates: • Sunday, Feb. 28: Last day of statewide angling seasons for a variety of game fish species; also last day for dark-house spearing, see Fish Minnesota for details.

• Sunday, March 27: Last day for Mille Lacs Lake northern pike angling.

• Thursday, March 31: Last day of fishing for lake trout statewide, and last day of fishing for stream trout in lakes statewide • Friday, April 15: Last day of catch-and-release stream trout fishing in southeastern Minnesota streams in Dodge, Goodhue, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties • Saturday, April 16: Stream trout opener in streams statewide • Saturday, May 14: Minnesota fishing opener for walleye, bass and northern pike, and trout in lakes.

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The photography of Martin Gilchrist (top) and the paintings of Katrina Carey (bottom) will go on display Feb. 12.

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Pine Center for the Arts is welcoming Martin Gilchrist and Katrina Carey as the featured artists in the gallery for the month of February, and inviting the public to a free reception on Feb. 12.

Both artists live in the region and were selected to host this shared exhibit last fall.

According to Bonnie Menigo, gallery committee member, there will be a number of dual shows like these in the coming year.

“Last year the Art Center held a number of dual shows in the gallery and they worked quite well in helping to increase the audience in attendance and provide exposure for new artists to the region,” Menigo said.

Gilchrist is currently a resident of Milaca, and began his photography career in the 1970s at Southern Oregon State College. He spent 35 years using a 35mm SLR camera for his work until 2009 when he made the switch to digital. In 2012 he moved to his current residence

and soon joined the Northern Exposure Photo Club in Mora to meet other artists. Since that time he has had previous showings at the Milaca Arts Center, East Central Regional Arts Center in Braham, Vasaloppet Art Show in Mora, among many others.

Katrina Carey, a Forest Lake resident, shares that her primary art medium is acrylic on canvas. A stay at home mom of two, Carey still finds time in her busy day to paint and finds the work to be therapeutic.

“My artist career didn’t really take off until I went through some tough times and turned to art to help me through it,” Carey said.

The shared exhibit opens on Friday, Feb. 12 at the Pine Center for the Arts in downtown Pine City. A special ‘Art After Work’ reception will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. in the gallery space at 265 5th Street SE. The public is invited for this free event to drop by for light appetizers and an opportunity to meet the artists.

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The Mora Vasaloppet is adding a new event to this year’s Vasaloppet activities — unlike many others, this Vasaloppet event won’t involve a single ski.

This event takes place on special bikes equipped to ride on snow. The Fat Bike Vasaloppet (a.k.a. the “Fat Vasa”) will be held Sunday, Feb. 14 and includes a 38km and 10km course.

“The Vasaloppet is trying to reach out to a different group of athletes, expand the popularity of winter sports and encourage people to be active during the wintertime,” said event organizer Jack Schwinghamer.

Fat bikes are part of a growing sport in which bicycles are equipped with about 3-4 inch wide, low pressure tires designed to ride on snow or sand. The wide wheels allow bikes to “float” over the snow without leaving a deep rut.

The bike frames are also modified to

‘Riding these bikes is not difficult. It can be fun and ... will expand your ability to exercise and be active throughout the year.’

Jack Schwinghamer Fat Vasa Organizer accommodate the wider tire and rim.

Schwinghamer said the special equipment helps protect the ski trail from damage and is therefore required to participate.

“The average biker is not doing this. It doesn’t take additional skill or anything but it is still a little bit of a niche sport,” he said.

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The idea for the fat bike race was born out of last year’s lack of snow. Without snow, Vasaloppet organizers were considering switching the ski race to a running or biking race.

By race day the crew had scraped up enough snow for a shortened course around Mora Lake which ended up being very fun for spectators to see on the lake.

Still, the idea of including some non-skiing events to the weekend of activities stuck and the Fat Vasa was born.

The Vasaloppet board has focused on making Sunday a day for the more family and spectator friendly events like spark races, skijoring, Miniloppet and now the bike race.

The plan is for some of these events to run concurrently, starting on Lake Mora and finishing downtown, giving spectators something to watch.

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More casual riders can choose a 10km non-timed Fat Bike event. This course will be for those looking for a more relaxing ride.

“Riding these bikes is not difficult. It can be fun and can be something that will expand your ability to exercise and be active throughout the year.”

Right now, Schwinghamer said he doesn’t know how many people will participate in the event’s first year.

Schwinghamer said if 25-30 people participate, he will feel the event was a success. The challenge now is weather.

“Hopefully we can get enough snow and enough ice to pull this thing off,” he said.

For more information or to register visit www.vasaloppet.us.

Kirsten Faurie is the editor of the Kanabec County Times.

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According to State Law, and the ECRDC Bylaws, a person representing the general public interest of the county must be appointed. The position is for a two-year term. Any person who is a resident of Pine County and would be willing to serve on the Commission’s governing body is encouraged to contact the ECRDC office, (320) 679-4065 ext. 25, for an application.

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Mary ‘Mike’ Appleby

LeAnn M. Ledin

Mary “Mike” App pleby was born in D Detroit, Michigan o Nov. 23, 1925 and on p passed quietly in Brah ham on Feb. 1, 2016.

A graduate of G Grosse Point High S School, Mary attende ed Jokake School: A Desert School for G Girls (Scottsdale) b before attending the U University of Arizona (Tucson) and joining Alpha Phi Sorority. An avid equestrian, Pine City Lioness, realtor and lover of all things western, Mike enjoyed years of traveling with Clarence in their RV across the western half of the U.S. and Mexico.

She is preceded in death by her parents Richard Bell and Elizabeth Cotton Marshall, husbands Edwin Johnson and Clarence Appleby and brother John C. Marshall. Mary is survived by her children Steve Johnson (Deryn), Laurie Lissy (Dan), Dave Johnson (Judi) and Pete Johnson (Mechille); grandchildren Ray Lissy (Stephanie), Mary Jensen (Tim), Adam Rhode (Rebecca), Rachel Johnson Nye (Kevin), Laura Gertz (Matt), Anne Little (Ed) and Mary Johnson; step-grandchildren Morgyn Chandler and Kate Chandler; and great-grandchildren William and Jillian Lissy, Keeley and Leah Gertz, Addison Rhode and Gwyneth Paige Little.

Monsignor Aleksander Suchan will celebrate Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal is planned for one hour prior to the service at the church and Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the Swanson Funeral Chapel.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel of Pine City; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

LeAnn Michelle L Ledin, 37, of North B Branch died unexp pectedly on Tuesd day, Feb. 2, 2016 at h home. her She was born O Oct. 20, 1978 in St. P Paul to Michael a and Marjorie ( (Brinker) Ledin.

S grew up in the She N North Branch area.

S was confirmed She a at Spring Lake Lutheran Church and graduated from North Branch High School in 1997. After she graduated from high school her first child James was born and later twins Katelyn and Jacob were born. She would marry Lonnie Patzner and he had three children, Dallie, Marcus and Mollee. Lonnie passed away on Oct. 22, 2013 after battling cancer.

LeAnn loved her children and enjoyed every minute she spent with them. She enjoyed the trips to Daytona Beach with Lonnie and the kids. She was a hard worker and had various jobs over the years, the last 12 years she worked at the Cambridge Medical Center.

LeAnn was preceded in death by her husband Lonnie Patzner in October 2013, and grandfather Daniel Brinker.

She is survived by her children James Ledin, Katelyn Howlett and Jacob Howlett, parents Michael Ledin of North Branch, Marjorie Ledin of Forest Lake, brother Daniel Ledin of North Branch, grandparents Howard and Leone Ledin of Pine City, and Margaret Brinker of Wyoming, Minnesota, as well as many other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service was held at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home in Cambridge. Online condolences can be posted at www. carlsonlillemoen.com.

James L. Kolar

James L. Kolar, a 90 of Pine City, age f formerly of St. P Paul, passed away o Tuesday, Feb. 2, on 2 2016.

Jim was a proud W WWII Navy Vetera serving in the an S Seabees.

Following tthe war, Jim starte ed his career in consstruction and spent 229 years with the S State of Minnesota.

Upon retirement, Jim and Addie spent many years on Cross Lake in Pine City and at the family cabin near Rutledge. During this time, Jim served proudly at the American Legion in Pine City in various positions.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife of 60 years, Adeline “Addie,” and son-in-law, Joel Horwath. He is survived by children, Janis Horwath, Jim Jr., Mike (June), Steve (Kathy), Chris (Linda); seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister Claudette (Phil) Turner; and sister-in-law Ramona Wargo.

The family would like to thank Meadows on Fairview in Wyoming and Fairview Lakes Home Caring & Hospice for the care they provided to Jim. A private family remembrance will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider planting a tree in memory of Jim. Arrangements are with Twin Cities Cremation, St. Paul; 651-645-1233.

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WORSHIP GUIDE www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am

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 320-420-1302

Hands for Pine City Outreach Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St. SE Sunday NIGHTS 5-6PM Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson 320-496-3009 Hands4PC@gmail.com Facebook fan page: Hands for Pine City Existing to be the hands of Jesus to Pine City

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

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.

First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 9:15 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist

Grace Baptist Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service.

7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.

Grasston Baptist Church 402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030

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 Jim Sodergren, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.

Hustletown Community Church

Living Water Fellowship

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

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

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

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

320-629-2935 19390 Praha Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

Open Arms Church of God

South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship

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 4-4:30pm, Sunday 9:15-9:45am

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

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, www.orlcpc.com Worship Schedule Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 a.m.

Coffee time at 9 a.m.

Sunday School Pre-6th grade at 9:30 a.m.

Lent Worship on Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

Join us for soup & sandwich at 4:30pm, freewill offering

Pine City Evangelical Free Church

Living Hope Christian Center Jeremy Langmade, Pastor Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City ¾ mile West of I-35 on Pokegama Lake Road 320-629-6136 Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.

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

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.com

Trinity Episcopal Church 305 First St. NE, Box 204 Hinckley, MN 55037 320-245-0537 All Sunday services at 10:00 a.m.

No services on any 5th Sunday

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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NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Pokegama Town Board of Supervisors will meet for their Annual Board of Audit Meeting on February 16th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pokegama Town Hall located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, MN. All interested residents of Pokegama Township are welcome to attend this meeting.

Posted this 4th day of February 2016 Published this 4th and 11th day of February 2016 Susan Alderink Administrative Clerk, Pokegama Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 4 and 11, 2016 Chengwatana Township Meeting Notice The monthly board meetings for Chengwatana Township will be held at 8:00 pm at the Chengwatana Town Hall at 27136 Forest Road on the following dates in 2016.

January 19, February 23, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 20. The Board of Audit will be held at 7:30 pm on February 23. The Annual Meeting will be held at 8:05 pm on March 8.

Changes to meetings will be posted on the board at the hall. Please contact the clerk with questions or to be added to an agenda.

Katy Overtoom Clerk 320.629.2208 chengwatanatownship@hotmail.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 4 and 11, 2016 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ROCK CREEK February 4, 2016 The Rock Creek City Council meeting was called to order at 7PM

by Mayor Stevens.

Members present: Skip Stevens, Pam Hinze, Craig Saari and Joe Babolik.

Absent: Dick Johnson.

Others present: Nancy Runyan, Rod Stevens, Pine City Mayor, Carl Pederson and Pine City Council Member, Steve Ovick.

Saari motioned seconded by Babolik to approve the January 7, 2016 Council minutes as sent.

Motion carried all ayes.

Saari moved seconded by Hinze to approve the City Financial Report for the year ending December 31, 2015. Motion carried all ayes.

Babolik moved seconded by Saari to advertise in the Pine City Pioneer, requesting sealed bids for the loading and hauling of approximately 4,000 to 7,000 yards of gravel out of the City gravel pit located on 550th Street. A minimum of four belly dump trucks are required, no end dump trucks. Dust control MUST be provided on 550th Street and North on Maple Avenue to the tar. The City requires a bond of $10,000 be posted within 10 days after the Contractor receives written acceptance of their bid, guaranteeing the gravel will be hauled between June 1, 2016 and July 31, 2016.

Sealed bids must include a current Certificate of Insurance, Federal I.D. Number and be submitted by the bid opening date of Thursday March 3, 2016 at 7PM. Contractors who submit a bid must be present at the bid opening. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Motion carried all ayes.

Hinze moved seconded by Saari that the City does not waive the Monetary Limits on Municipal Tort Liability established by Minnesota Statues 466.04. Motion carried all ayes.

Babolik motioned seconded by Saari to approve payment of check #’s 13522 – 13560 and e-transfers totaling $14,895.22. Motion carried all ayes.

Babolik motioned seconded by Hinze to adjourn the City Council meeting at 8:46 PM. Motion carried all ayes.

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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: Dale’s Heating & Appliance PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 815 Main Street S Pine City MN 55063 USA NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: Dale’s Heating & Appliance, LLC Address: 815 Main Street S Pine City MN 55063 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

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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: John Cabak MAILING ADDRESS: None Provided EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: daleshvac@yahoo.com Work Item 869725700024 Original File Number 869725700024 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 01/28/2016 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 4 and 11, 2016 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the mortgage dated October 18, 2007, executed by Jennifer Walz-Malone fka Jennifer K. Walz and Jason Malone, married as husband and wife, as mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, as mortgagee, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, on November 2, 2007, as Document No. 468625, which mortgage conveyed and mortgaged the following described property, situated in the County of Pine and State of Minnesota, which property has a street address of 905 3rd Avenue Southwest, Pine City, Minnesota 55063, and tax identification number 425100000: The Easterly 75 feet of Lots Seven (7), Eight (8) and Nine (9), Block Fifteen (15) in the Original Townsite of Pine City, less the following described parcel: The Northerly 45 feet of the East 75 feet of Lot Nine (9), Block Fifteen (15), Original Townsite of Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota That the original principal amount secured by said mortgage was $172,912.00; that there has been compliance with any condition precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by said mortgage and foreclosure of said mortgage required by said mortgage, any note secured thereby, or any statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt remaining secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there is claimed to be due upon said mortgage and is due thereon at the date of this notice, the sum of $199,559.38 in principal and interest.

That by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by the sale of the above described premises with appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at the Sheriff’s office in the Law Enforcement Center, 635 Northridge Drive Northwest, Pine City, Minnesota, on April 7, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, to pay the amount then due on said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as allowed by law, in accordance with the provisions of said mortgage. The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: Jason Malone 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. If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on

October 7, 2016, unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn.

Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under Minn. Stat. §582.032.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: February 11, 2016 TCF National Bank FOLEY & MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. By: Karl K. Heinzerling Atty. No. 142475 Attorneys for Mortgagee 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10 and 17, 2016

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the mortgage dated December 28, 2006, executed by Janet L. Bernier and Cody J. Bernier, wife and husband, as mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, as mortgagee, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, on January 11, 2007, as Document No. A 461375, which mortgage conveyed and mortgaged the following described property, situated in the County of Pine and State of Minnesota, which property has a street address of 33607 Little Oak Lane, Hinckley, Minnesota 55037, and tax identification number 195077000: Lot Two (2), Block One (1), Evergreen Acres 2nd Addition, Pine County, Minnesota That the original principal amount secured by said mortgage was $85,850.00; that there has been compliance with any condition precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by said mortgage and foreclosure of said mortgage required by said mortgage, any note secured thereby, or any statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt remaining secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there is claimed to be due upon said mortgage and is due thereon at the date of this notice, the sum of $87,394.89 in principal and interest.

That by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by the sale of the above described premises with appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at the Sheriff’s office in the Law Enforcement Center, 635 Northridge Drive Northwest, Pine City, Minnesota, on April 7, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, to pay the amount then due on said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as allowed by law, in accordance with the provisions of said mortgage. The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

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. If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on October 7, 2016, unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn.

Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under Minn. Stat. §582.032.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: February 11, 2016 TCF National Bank FOLEY & MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. By: Karl K. Heinzerling Atty. No. 142475 Attorneys for Mortgagee 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10 and 17, 2016

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. Date: February 11, 2016 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: Date of Mortgage: April 8, 2008 Mortgagors: Bradley A. Johnston, a single person THE MORTGAGOR RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON THE MORTGAGE IS: n/a Mortgagee(s): Kanabec State Bank which was merged with and into First Citizens National Bank, now known as First Citizens Bank.

Recording Information: Recorded on April 15, 2008, as Document Number 471795, in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota.

Assignments of Mortgage, if any: Assigned to Merchants Bank, National Association, by written assignment recorded on April 15, 2008, as Document Number 471796, in the recording office stated in paragraph 4.

Further assigned to Kanabec State Bank by written assignment recorded on August 27, 2008, as Document Number 474776, in the recording office stated in paragraph 4.

Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 06-0078-002 Legal description of the mort-

gaged premises: The Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW¼ of NE¼) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Forty (40), Range Twenty-two (22), LESS the following described parcel: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said SW¼ of NE¼, thence East along the North line thereof for 416 feet, thence South parallel to the West line of said SW¼ of NE¼ for 550 feet, more or less, to the center line of State Highway No. 23, thence Southwesterly along said center line to the West line of said SW¼ of NE¼, thence northerly for 625 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) n/a The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 31160 Beaver Claw Road, Brook Park, Minnesota 55007 The person holding the Mortgage is not a transaction agent, as defined

by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd 30.

The name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Kanabec State Bank, which was merged with and into First Citizens National Bank, now known as First Citizens Bank.

If stated on the mortgage, the names of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Kanabec State Bank, which was merged with and into First Citizens National Bank, now known as First Citizens Bank.

That prior to the commencement

of this mortgage foreclosure proceedings 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 hereof.

The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $113,900.00.

At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $104,779.77 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: Thursday, April 14, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Pine County Sheriff’s Office, located at Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, City of Pine City, Minnesota, to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within Twelve (12) 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

SUMMARY OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Minutes of Organizational Meeting Tuesday, January 5, 2016, 10:00 a.m.

Public Health Building, Sandstone, Minnesota County Administrator David Minke called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, Curt Rossow and Matt Ludwig were present, along with County Attorney Reese Frederickson.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

County Administrator Minke called for nominations for Chair.

Commissioner Ludwig nominated Commissioner Rossow for Chair. Second by Commissioner Mohr. With no further nominations, a unanimous white ballot was cast to elect Commissioner Rossow as Chair. Commissioner Rossow was unanimously elected as Chair.

Chair Rossow called for nominations for Vice-Chair.

Commissioner Chaffee nominated Commissioner Ludwig for Vice–Chair. With no further nominations, a unanimous white ballot was cast to elect Commissioner Ludwig as Vice-Chair. Commissioner Ludwig was unanimously elected as Vice-Chair.

Chair Rossow called for public comment. There was no public comment.

Commissioner Chaffee moved to adopt the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0.

Chair Rossow announced the following Board and Committee assignments for 2016: Outside Boards and Committees 2016 Representative 2016 Alternate AMC Committee – Environment & Natural Resources Mohr AMC Committee – General Government Rossow AMC Committee – Health & Human Services Chaffee AMC Committee – Public Safety Policy Committee Hallan AMC Committee – Transportation & Infrastructure Ludwig AMC Committee – Indian Affairs Advisory Council Hallan Rossow Arrowhead Counties Association (ACA) All Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) All Central MN Jobs and Training Service Hallan Ludwig Central Regional EMS Committee Ludwig Rossow East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC) Hallan Rossow East Central Regional Juvenile Center (ECRJC) Advisory Committee Ludwig Rossow East Central Regional Library Chaffee Mohr East Central Solid Waste Commission (ECSWC) Hallan Ludwig Extension Committee Chaffee/Mohr Fiber-Optic Joint Power Board Hallan Mohr GPS 45:93 Joint Powers Board Dr. Robert Musgrove Hallan Kanabec/Pine Board of Health (CHB) *3 members in even years; *2 members in odd Hallan/Chaffee/Ludwig Mohr Lakes and Pines Community Action Council (CAC) Rossow Hallan Law Library Mohr Chaffee NE MN Regional Radio Board Hallan Chief Deputy Paul Widenstrom NLX Ludwig Chaffee Rush Line Corridor Task Force Mohr Chaffee Snake River Watershed Joint Powers Board Mohr Hallan Soil & Water Conservation District Liaison Ludwig Mohr County Established Committees 2016 Appointment 2016 Alternate Budget Committee All Facilities Committee Ludwig/Mohr GIS Committee Hallan/Mohr Government Operations Ludwig/Rossow Investment Committee Ludwig/Hallan Land/Zoning Advisory Committee Chaffee/Rossow Legislative Committee All Methamphetamine Task Force Ludwig/Rossow Negotiations (Labor Relations) Committee Chaffee/Mohr Personnel Committee Chaffee/Ludwig Rossow Public Safety Committee Hallan/Ludwig Technology Committee Hallan/Mohr Transportation Committee Hallan/Rossow Other Appointments 2016 Appointment Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator required by section 3.2 of the County Policy and Procedure Manual Connie Mikrot AMC Delegate Appointments (county is authorized 1 delegate for each commissioner and three additional delegates) Steve Hallan Matt Ludwig Josh Mohr Mark LeBrun Steve Chaffee Becky Foss Curt Rossow David Minke After discussion, the 2016 Board of Commissioners regular meetings were set as follows: • The meetings on the first Tuesday of the month begin at 10:00 a.m. and are held at the Public Health Building in Sandstone.

• The meetings on the third Tuesday of the month begin at 10:00 a.m. and are held at the Board Room, Pine County Courthouse in Pine City.

2016 County Board regular meeting dates are set as follows: January 5th and January 19th February 2nd and 16th March 1st and 15th April 5th and 19th May 3rd and 17th June 7th and 21st July 5th and 19th August 2nd and 16th September 6th and 20th October 4th and 18th November 1st and 15th December 6th and 20th Board of Equalization, June 20, 2016, 6:00 p.m., Pine County Courthouse, Board Room, Pine City.

the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m., on April 14, 2017.

If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name of Mortgage Assignee First Citizens Bank Name and address of Attorney for Mortgage Assignee /S/ JOHN P. AHLGREN John P. Ahlgren Ahlgren Law Office, LLC One North Lake Street Mora, Minnesota 55051 (320) 679-1754 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10 and 17, 2016 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT

PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-16-3 Estate of: Michael James Miklos aka Mike James Miklos Decedent.

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT OR DISTRIBUTION [X] EXEMPT ESTATE [X] NOTICE TO CREDITORS-NONEXEMPT ESTATE Notice is given that a petition has been filed requesting that the Estate assets be summarily assigned.

The Petition requests the probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s last Will dated August 8, 2013 , and any codicil(s) to the Will dated n/a, and separate writing(s) under Minn. Stat. § 524.2513 (“Will”).

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

It is Ordered and Notice is now given that the Petition will be heard on March 21, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. by this Court at Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City, Minnesota.

Notice is further given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

BY THE COURT

Dated: 1-26-16

KRISTA K. MARTIN Judge of District Court By: Dawn Leaf Deputy Dated: 1-26-16 LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator By: Dawn Leaf Deputy Fred Holm, Attorney at Law 820 Howe Av., Suite 102 Mora, MN 55051-1766 Attorney License No: 219964 Telephone: 320 679-5210 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 4 and 11, 2016

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION City Hall Council Chambers 315 Main Street S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, the 23rd Day of February, at approximately 6:30 p.m., to obtain comments on a new, official City zoning map.

The new map includes properties recently annexed in an orderly annexation agreement with Pokegama Township. Copies are available upon request.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend and be heard on this matter.

Nathan Johnson Community Development Director/Planner Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 11, 2016

Truth in Taxation, December 8, 2016, 6:00 p.m., Pine County Courthouse, Board Room, Pine City.

Committee Meetings. All are in the Pine County Courthouse, Commissioners Conference Room, Pine City, Minnesota.

Personnel 2nd Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.

Facilities 1st Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.

Technology 3rd Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.

All meetings subject to change. Contact the County Administrator’s Office for further information.

Motion by Commissioner Hallan to accept the 2016 Board and Committee assignments and county board regular meeting schedule. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the Minutes of the December 15, 2015 county board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0.

Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence Methamphetamine Task Force Minutes – October 12, 2015 East Central Regional Library Minutes – November 9, 2015 Pine County Historical Society Minutes – November 17, 2015 Pine County HRA Senior Housing, Regular Minutes – November 17, 2015 Pine County Land Surveyor Monthly Report – December 2015 Initiative Foundation correspondence – December 15, 2015 Commissioner Ludwig moved to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence. Second

by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0.

Approve Disbursements Journal Report, December 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015.

Approve Applications for Abatement for Theresa Dobosenski, 84024 Dobosenski Road, Sturgeon Lake; Craig and Sheila Blegen, 4478 540th Street, Rush City; Viaene Rental Properties, 120 Lark Street, Sandstone; Merlin and Patricia Ladd, 31960 Eddy Road, Hinckley; Morlin and Carol Kinnaman, 34016 Lake Town Road, Sturgeon Lake; and Richard Johnson, 207 1st Street NW, Hinckley.

Approve Agreement for Prosecution Services between the County of Pine and the City of Rock Creek in the amount of $3,500 for 2016.

Approve Minnesota State/County Child Support Program Cooperative Agreement for years 2016 and 2017.

Approve Health Partners Participating Provider Agreement.

Approve contract for the GED Innovation Fund between Pine County and the State of Minnesota on behalf of Pine Technical and Community College Employment and Training Center. The allocation is $2,618 for 2016.

Approve Lead County Agreement Between Pine County Health & Human Services and Therapeutic Services Agency (TSA, Inc.) for 2016.

Sheriff’s Office Space Rental removed from county board calendar and referred to Facilities Committee.

Pine County Assessor’s Office 2015 Assessment Clerical Corrections. Information only.

Pine County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit update.

Accept $1,000 donation for the Pine County Sheriff’s Office K-9 program from Carolyn L. Schaefer on behalf of the Carolyn L. Schaefer Revocable Trust.

Approve Public Employees Retirement Association Police Officer Declaration Resolution 2016-02 for Deputy Sheriff Joseph Workman. This Resolution/Declaration indicates that Deputy Workman has met all of the requirements of the Police and Fire Plan membership from his date of hire.

Acknowledge termination of Payroll Clerk Erika Fornengo, effective December 16, 2015 and authorize immediate backfill.

Approve the promotion of Deputy Brad Carlson to Investigator (C43, step 5), effective January 24, 2016, with a starting wage of $28.31 per hour.

Approve the promotion of Deputy Zach Libra to Investigator (C43, step 5), effective January 25, 2016, with a starting wage of $28.31 per hour.

Approve Child Support Supervisor Jodi Blesener to attend Leadership Core Training through the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Total cost: $515 w/county car usage or $1,415 w/o county car usage.

Approve reappointment of Marge Fagerstrom as a committee member, and JoAnn Gray as an alternate committee member, to the Central Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Region Advisory Committee for a two-year term, January 1, 2016-December 31, 2017.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to award the first publication of the financial statement, proceedings of the County Board and such other notices as required by law to Franklin Newspapers Inc. dba Pine County Courier at $7.25 per column inch and the second publication of the financial statement and other such notices to the Hinckley News at $7.25 per column inch. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

At 10:20 a.m. Chair Rossow recessed the County Board meeting and opened the Regional Railroad Authority Annual Meeting.

Pine County Regional Railroad Authority Annual Meeting Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve the Railroad Authority officer appointees as follows: Chair: Commissioner Curt Rossow; Vice-Chair: Commissioner Matt Ludwig; Secretary: Administrator David Minke (non-voting); and Treasurer: Auditor/Treasurer Cathy Clemmer (non-voting). Second by Commissioner Mohr: Motion carried 5-0.

There being no business, Commissioner Hallan motioned to adjourn the Regional Railroad Annual Meeting. Second

by Commissioner Chaffee. The Regional Railroad Annual Meeting was adjourned at 10:22 a.m.

The County Board meeting reconvened at 10:22 a.m.

Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to accept the Minnesota Department of Human Services Children’s Mental Health Respite Care Grant in the amount of $15,412. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Hallan to reappoint the following to the Pine County Extension Committee: Mary Lange (representing District 3), three-year term, January 1, 2016-December 31, 2018 David Durheim (representing District 5), three-year term, January 1, 2016-December 31, 2018 Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve Resolution 2016-01 in support of the Association of Minnesota Counties’ County Program Aid Proposal for 2016 and authorize Board Chair and County Administrator to sign. Second

by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve the Health & Human Services Supervisor (IBEW) Collective Bargaining Agreement proposal for years 2015-2017. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0.

With no further business, Chair Rossow adjourned the county board meeting at 10:55 a.m. The next regular county board meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Board Room, Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota.

Curtis R. Rossow, Chair David J. Minke, County Administrator Board of Commissioners Clerk to County Board 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.

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Marlin C. Kruse

Marlin Carl Kruse died Jan. 19, 2016 in Sandstone.

He was born Aug. 3, 1934 in Hinckley to Carl and Augusta (Zaudtke) Kruse. He was raised in Pine City and Hinckley. He attended country schools in both Pine City and Hinckley before attending Hinckley Public School. Marlin joined the Army National Guard in 1952 and was honorably discharged from service in 1965.

Marlin married Lois Lorraine Enke on Sept. 19, 1959 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hinckley. They made their home initially in Pine City. They later moved to Spring Lake Park where he worked on a farm and also part-time for his brother-in-law Ray as an auto mechanic. In 1964 the couple moved back to Hinckley where he continued his mechanic work at the Hinckley Co-op, followed by the Phillips 66 Station and later at Slim’s. He also worked for Bob Lindner farming on his dairy farm. He spent many years on his tractor doing snowplowing for many businesses and private parties.

He and Lois moved their family west of Hinckley to the Kruse family farm in 1972. He loved farming and working the land. He dairy farmed for 27 years.

When he was no longer milking he found time to do woodworking and picture framing. He especially

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liked helping friends and neighbors, repairing their tractors, planting and spraying crops.

He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for most of his life, serving as trustee and elder. He served on the Volunteer Fire Department for about 10 years. He also enjoyed bowling in the Wednesday night Farmer’s League.

He loved his family and his farm. His happiest moments were spent with family and always when in the seat of his Allis Chalmers tractors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Augusta (Zaudtke) Kruse, his brother Ronald, nephew Calvin, and godchild Luke Hessenius.

Marlin is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lois; his children: Lynn (Brian) Houle of Hibbing, Jerome Kruse of North Pole, Alaska, Gail (Tim) Kunst of Duluth, Carla (Al) Toering of Hinckley, Julie (Scott) Olson of North Pole, Alaska; sister, Shirley (Harold) Blake; brother, Alvin (Patti) Kruse; an uncle, Vernon Kruse; sister-in-law, Alberta Kruse; and sister-in-law by marriage, Ruth Renne. He is survived by 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial service was Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hinckley with Rev. James Groleau officiating. Music was provided by Connie Odendahl. Honorary casketbearers were Alvin Kruse, Michael Kruse, Ronald Alm, Bill Lindner, Bob Lindner, Alex Millner, Arden Gruett, Erick Olsen, Matthew Olsen, Jeremy Kitchmaster. Military Honors by the Hinckley Honor Guard.

Arrangements by Tatting-Methven Funeral Home, Hinckley.

IN MEMORY In memory of

Annette Tracy The Lord took you from us, but you live on in our hearts.

Love, Jim, Adam, Josh and Renee, Lilly and Addy

COLLEGE Dean’s list at St. Scholastica Amy Archambault of Rush City, Easton Foss of Pine City, and Noah Maas of Pine City have been named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Dean’s list members have achieved a 3.75 grade point average or above on a 4.0 scale.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FILE NO. 58-CV-15-333 In the Matter of the Application of Altair, Inc., a Minnesota Corporation, to Register Title to Certain Land, to wit: Parcel 1 Address: None; raw land. Tax ID No: R05.5001.000 Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Willow River Recreation Acres, Section 18, Township 44, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota.

Parcel 2 Address: None; raw land. Tax ID No: R05.5012.000 Legal Description: Lot 12, Block 1, Willow River Recreation Acres, Section 18, Township 44, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota.

Parcel 3 Address: None; raw land. Tax ID No: R05.5013.000 Legal Description: Lot 13, Block 1, Willow River Recreation Acres, Section 18, Township 44, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota.

Parcel 4 Address: None; raw land. Tax ID No: R05.5016.000 Legal Description: Lot 16, Block 1, Willow River Recreation Acres, Section 18, Township 44, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota. vs.

NAME The occupants of the above described premises; The unknown heirs, successors and assigns of the above named parties and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, interest, estate in, or lien upon the real estate which is the subject of this matter.

SUMMONS THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU AND EACH OF YOU are hereby summoned and required to answer the Application of the Applicant in the above entitled proceedings and to file your Answer to said Application in the office of the Clerk of said Court in said County, within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer said Application within the time aforesaid, the Applicant in this proceeding will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein.

WITNESS, LU ANN BLEGEN, CLERK OF SAID COURT AND SEAL THEREOF, AT PINE CITY, PINE COUNTY, MINNESOTA,

THIS 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2015 /S/ SARAH SPENCER CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT /S/ BROOK R. MALLAK (#0321539) Attorney for Applicant 14275 Golf Course Drive, Suite 200 P.O. Box 2629 Baxter, MN 56425 Phone: (218)828-9511 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 11, 18 and 25, 2016

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 2014 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Pine City will meet in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 6:30 p.m. on February 24, 2016, to consider adoption of the final assessments for the CSAH 8 - 2014 Street Reconstruction Project in Pine City. The area to be assessed for such improvement is 3rd Avenue SE, and 5th Street SE, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111. The final cost of the improvement is $119,394.11. A copy of the final assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons desired to be heard on the final assessment will be heard at this meeting. Upon conclusion of the public hearing the City Council will determine whether or not to adopt Resolution #16-11 accepting the final assessments.

Kenneth J. Cammilleri City Administrator, City of Pine City Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 11, 2016

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION City Hall Council Chambers 315 Main Street S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, the 23rd Day of February, at approximately 6:30 p.m., to obtain comments on a zoning amendment to rezone part of a residential planned unit development to the TI-1 (Limited Technology-Industrial) District.

The property involved is located in the Fawn Meadows Development and is Tax PIN 42.6104.100. A complete legal description is available upon request.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend and be heard on this matter.

Nathan Johnson Community Development Director/Planner Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 11, 2016

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Feb. 1 - 7 Theft, burglary, vandalism Feb. 1, 12:45 p.m., report of theft, Wildflower Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

Feb. 2, 10:24 a.m., report of fraud, 3rd Ave., Pine City south.

Feb. 3, 6:04 p.m., report of burglary, Town Hall Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Feb. 3, 8:22 p.m., report of driveoffs, 8th St., Pine City north.

Feb. 4, 12:04 a.m., report of property damage, State Hwy. 107/Paddle Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Feb. 4, 1:42 p.m., report of theft, Cherry Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

Feb. 5, 11:37 a.m., report of property damage/hit and run, 4th St., Pine City south.

Feb. 7, 2:12 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, County Hwy. 61, Pokegama Twp. east.

Miscellaneous

Feb. 1, 4:57 p.m., report of neighbor trouble, Pokegama Lake Rd., Royalton Twp. Feb. 2, 11:27 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 1st Ave./2nd St., Pine City north.

Feb. 3, 5:10 p.m., report of assault, Meadow Creek Ln., Pokegama Twp. east.

Feb. 4, 7:09 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Russell Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

Feb. 5, 12:39 p.m., report of disturbance, Brunswick Rd.,

Royalton Twp. Feb. 6, 8:19 a.m., report of crank 911 calls, Milkyway Ln., Pine City Twp. west.

Feb. 7, 2:59 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Pine Bough Rd., Royalton Twp.

Jail roster Feb. 1, Jesse Chad Purull, warrant, remand-bail, domestic abuse- violate order for...

Feb. 1, Ersel Jayme Watts, warrant, remand-bail, criminal sexual conduct- registration of predatory offen...

Feb. 2, Jerome Thomas Clepper, warrant, remand-hold, assault- terrorist threats reckless dis...

Feb. 2, Aubrey Lynn Draves, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, assault- domestic assaultmisd... burglary- 1st degree- occ resforced- day...; remand-hold, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1...

Feb. 2, Corgney Michael Geshick, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree driving... Released Feb. 4.

Feb. 2, Jacob Allen Lindman, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, weapon- reckless use- danger weapon, poss- dangerous weapon- school...; stolen property- poss- veh- unk amt; traffic- violate driver’s license conditions. Released Feb. 4.

Feb. 3, Joel Matthew Doty, warrant, Pine County war-

rant, remand-RPR, counterfeiting of currency- utteri...

Released Feb. 3.

Feb. 3, Jordan Andrew Hanson, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, drugs5th degree- poss... Released Feb. 4.

Feb. 3, Raejean Lynn Icard, warrant, Pine County writ, traffic- driving after revocation; stolen property- possveh- unk amt... Released Feb. 4.

Feb. 3, Jesse Leroy Boster, warrant, remand-bail, drugs5th degree- poss... stolen property- poss- other property- $501-$2..., remand-hold, stolen property- poss- vehicle- unk amt, burglary- 2nd degree- res- forced- unknown...

Feb. 3, Dakota John Greenly, warrant, remand-bail, drugs5th degree- possess schedule 1...

Feb. 3, Shawn Michael Koenig, warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1...

Feb. 3, Michael Scott Montbriand, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, traffic4th degree .08 or more in 2...; remand-bail, assault- domestic assault- misd., domestic assault- by strangulation...

Feb. 3, Colin John Nummela, under sentence, misconduct public officer/employee, theft- indifferent to owner rights.

Feb. 3, Joshua Eric Staples, awaiting trial/court, re-

mand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- poss... possess ammo/ any firearm- convicti...

Feb. 3, Brian Wayne Sutta, warrant, under sentence, forgery- check forgery- $250 or more...

Feb. 4, Corrin Tara Locke, warrant, remand-hold, assaultdomestic assault- misd.

Feb. 4, Brian Keith Roseland, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, asssault- 1st degree- great bodily harmnonfam...; remand-bail, govtfalse name to police officerG...

Feb. 4, Oleia Rae St. John, under sentence, drugs- 3rd degree- possess 3 gram...

Feb. 4, Ernest Benito Sylvis, warrant, remand-hold, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety, DUI- 2nd degree- alcohol conc over...

Feb. 4, Tony Lee Bates, warrant, Pine County writ, remand- other authority, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule... traffic- DUI- 4th degree- cont subst... Released Feb. 5.

Feb. 4, Erik Lamont Amos, book and release, summons, disturb- interfere with 911 call.

Released Feb. 4.

Feb. 5, James Edward Lightfeather, Pine County warrant, assault- domestic assault- misd., terrorist threats reckless dis...

Feb. 5, Randall Wayne Nickaboine Jr., Pine County warrant, driver’s license- driving

without a... domestic abuse no contact order- v... MV regillegal use of license plate...

Feb. 6, Matthew Eric Doenz, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired.

Released Feb. 6.

Feb. 6, Paul Thomas Feifarek, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Feb. 6.

Feb. 6, Kevin James Lorusso, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd.; domestic assault- by strangulation...

Feb. 6, Justin Aaron Miller, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disturb- disorderly conduct.

Feb. 7, Mark Franklin Gerster, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd.

Feb. 7, Michael John Glienke, Pine County warrant, trafficchild pass restraint sys- ch...

windshield general prohibit... driving after revocation- insurance- uninsured vehicle, open bottle- possess, regulation- vehicle registra...; govtevading MV tax- GM. Feb. 7, Amber Nicole Slocum, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI of alcohol, DUI- 3rd degree drivingwh... driver’s license- driving without a v..

Feb. 7, Cody Allen St. John, Pine County warrant, criminal sexual conduct- registration of predatory offen... domestic assault- GM- subsequent viol..

Feb. 7, Miranda Kathleen Walker, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, govt- false name to police officer-F...; drugs- 3rd degree poss, poss/ sale hypo syringe/needle, paraphernalia- possess, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degree- poss...

There have been 203 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2016.

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154 EMPLOYMENT Pathfinder Village St. Croix Owner's Association is seeking a full-time experienced onsite Resident Manager to manage the day to day operations of a private owner's association located 14 miles east of Hinckley, MN. Additional information is available at www.pathfindervillage.net No Phone Calls

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154 EMPLOYMENT Full/part time labor position at Martin's Greenhouses, Grasston. Days. Call to apply/ interview onsite. 320-396-3031

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AMERICAN GREETINGS is looking for Part-Time Merchandisers in Pine City, MN. As a member of our team, you will ensure the greeting card department is merchandised and maintained to provide customers the best selection of cards and product to celebrate life’s events.

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Day, overnight & 24 hr. shifts available.

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Many open shifts available in the following counties: Chisago, Isanti, Pine & Kanabec Please call M-F between 10am-4pm 763-552-4043

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Imperial Plastics is seeking: Injection Molding Process Technician

Pine City nice 2-bedroom apartments, upper - $685; lower $705 plus elec. Laundry on site. No dogs.

(651) 983-5771 Pine City house 3BR, garage, $850 plus utilities, deposit, references. No pets/smoking. (320)629-7269

Three years experience preferred with large injection molding, structural foam, and multi-nozzle presses. Must be willing to work afternoons or night shift. BeneďŹ ts include vacation, medical, dental, vision and 401(k).

Please fax or e-mail resumes to: Fax: 320-679-6699 or e-mail your resume with salary requirements to heidi.thomsen@imperialplastics.com

302 FEED/ SEED/HAY For Sale: 100 round bales, horse and beef hay. No rain, stored inside, can load. $25/bale (320)2452752

358 FIREWOOD Troy-bilt woodsplitter, 27-ton on wheels, overhead cam engine, vertical or horizontal option. Used very little. $975. (612)-8757668 Woodsplitter used twice 22 ton, pivots, $950 (218) 256-7353

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DRIVER WANTED: CDL plus clean driving record and current health card a must. Kanabec County area trash routes. Full health and vacation benefits available. Apply in person at 225 E George St., Ogilvie, MN 56358. 320-272-4692

Security/Maintenance Technician Full time – 1.0 FTE (80 hours a pay period). Friday - Tuesday from 8:00 p.m. 4:30 a.m. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Head Start is looking for a dedicated, caring person to join their team as a Home Visitor. Home Visitors assist preschool children and families with school readiness activities, coplanned with parents, to prepare them for school and life during weekly home visits and regular socializations.

Home Visitors help families with goal setting and resource acquisition to support their eorts towards self-reliance.

Home Visitors empower parents to be their child’s ďŹ rst and most important teacher. Position requires a High School Diploma or equivalency. Preferred education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Licensure, or Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential. Must have experience working with infants and toddlers, willingness to work with parents and children in home and classroom settings, be sensitive to the lifestyles and needs of low-income clientele, and must be a team player.

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Lakes and Pines C.A.C. , Inc., 1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051-1227; (320) 679-1800 x138 or www.lakesandpines.org.

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Friday, Feb. 19, 2016.

Lakes & Pines is an equal opportunity employer.

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Media Center- Pine City Elementary - to teach art 4/4/16-4/29/16 EBD-Vision, a Federal Setting IV Program 2/22/16-TBD

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Starting salary for our Nursing Assistants is $13.41/hr. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact: Andrea Sarvela (320) 679-1411 or stop by St. Clare and ďŹ ll out an application for the class St. Clare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Plastech Corporation, a custom injection molding company located in Rush City, Minnesota, is seeking Mold Technician Trainees. If you are mechanically inclined, this might be the job for you! No need for prior molding experience—this is an entry level technical position. Mold Technician Trainees assist with proper mold set up, tear down and storage. Plastech runs 3 shifts, 7 days per week, 24 hours per day with excellent working conditions. We have designed a unique scheduling system to give our employees 3 days off after every 6 days on. Candidates must pass a computer skills test and have a two-year college GHJUHH RU WHFKQLFDO FHUWLÀFDWH 6WDUWLQJ ZDJH LV KRXU :H RIIHU H[FHOOHQW EHQHÀWV LQFOXGLQJ employee group health insurance, life insurance, 401(k), annual retirement account contribution, and paid time off.

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