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Casey’s moves forward with gas station plans BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

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Jump right in, the water’s fine... With four and a half inches of ice and sunshine, Jan. 3 turned out to be a great day for a dip at the Pine City beach, and the Pine City Boy Scouts made the most of it at their annual polar plunge.

Casey’s Retail is moving forward with plans to put a gas station and convenience-store at the current site of the Old Oak Inn. Previously, Casey’s submitted a site plan application to the city to demolish the motel and convert the 1.7 acre site into a Casey’s General Store. Casey’s proposed to share a driveway with Spire Credit Union to the north and construct a 4,300 square foot convenience store with gas pumps. Pine City Community Development Director Nathan Johnson told the Pine City Council on Jan. 6 that Casey’s has been providing information to the city based on earlier requests for more details on the project. The Pine City Planning Commission had offered 11 conditions to Casey’s Retail this past November, which include submitting a grading and drainage plan and possibly a water pollution control plan, relocation of utility hookups, plus a landscape plan. Driveway access onto Main Street SEE PLANS, PAGE 12

Four charged after home invasion, assault BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

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Gas leak closes bridge for hours BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

The Highway 61/Main Street bridge over the Snake River was closed for nearly eight hours due to a gas leak near the Pine City VFW. The pipes along Highway 61 were hissing so loudly the sound could be heard by passing cars and pedestrians on the

south side of the river. No evacuations were deemed necessary, but the road was shut down between 11 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. between Airport Road and the south side of the bridge. After repair crews were able to resolve the gas leak situation the road and bridge were re-opened, though the gas line workers remained at the site for several hours more.

A Pine County couple was allegedly assaulted and robbed at gunpoint in the early morning hours of Dec. 28. On Dec. 28 at 8:49 a.m., two Pine County Sheriff’s Office investigators and a deputy responded to the call of a robbery on the south end of Sturgeon Lake. Upon arriving at the home, officers found a man and woman at home, with duct tape, cords and what appeared to be red zip ties on the floor. Officers saw that the drawers and cabinets had been dumped out and the home appeared to have been ransacked. According to the criminal complaint filed by the Pine County Attorney’s Office, the victims said they had been living at the home for the past three months, and said that the woman was pregnant with the man’s

child. The victims reported that at 5 a.m. on Dec. 28 two women – Erika Tatiana Gould, 25, of Montrose and Danika Renae Harrel, 27, of St. Paul – came to the door and asked if they could “come in and smoke dope.” The man told them they had to leave. A few minutes later, the two women returned with two men and entered the home uninvited. Both men were carrying guns. One of the men, later identified as Gabriel Lee Rocha, 38, of St. Paul, allegedly grabbed the male victim by the neck, put a gun to his head and ordered him to lie down on the floor face down. The other man, Quintin Bradley Andersen, 47, of Montrose allegedly tied up the man and woman with duct tape and cords, and put duct tape over the female victim’s mouth. SEE ROBBERY, PAGE 12

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Manne Nicholas Peterson, 34, of Sandstone was charged Dec. 15 with eight felonies related to theft and burglary of Kanabec County residences. According to the criminal complaint filed by the Kanabec County Attorney’s Office, Peterson allegedly broke into a cabin and outbuildings and took a number of items including a mix of shotguns, handguns and rifles totaling 12 firearms valued at $5,560. Other items like tools, a chainsaw, generator, snowshoes and trailer were also missing from the cabin and were valued at $6,255. According to the criminal complaint, Peterson admittedly told officers he had broken into several Kanabec County residences with friends. Peterson was charged Dec. 12 with two felony counts of theft of a firearm; four felony counts of burglary and two felony counts of theft valued at $5,000 or more. Peterson’s first court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 21.

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A three-year dispute over parking for the new high school auditorium came to a stop in just under three minutes of discussion at the Pine City Council meeting on Jan. 6. The parking issue got its start in the wake of the construction of the new Pine City High School Auditorium, raising questions about whether the school would have safe and adequate parking if, for instance, a well-attended concert in the auditorium was held on the same night as a well-attended home football game. Back on Jan. 22, 2013 Pine City Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the school district’s request for a variance of 50-percent of the city’s

requirement, to allow for the creation of a total of 331 parking stalls in place of 661. The school district next suggested that it could create 588 parking stalls, 303 which would not be paved. The planning commission shot back with a counterproposal of 600 parking spaces, a portion of which would not be paved. It also requested that the school district submit an engineering study to help determine how many parking spaces would be needed. The school hired Short Elliot Hendrickson to carry out the study, which found that 396 paved stalls would be enough to meet the shared parking demands of the school and auditorium. However, due to miscommunication between school and city officials, that study was never delivered in completed

form to the city until this year. On Jan. 6, as school board members and school officials looked on, the final discussion and vote took less than three minutes. Pine City Community Development Director Nathan Johnson noted that the variance approving the 396 paved stalls had been approved unanimously by the planning commission. Pine City Council Member Steve Ovick had one question: “Does this bring this to an end so that there are no more hearings, no more resolutions, no more meetings to discuss this?” Johnson said this should put the issue to rest. There was no other discussion, and the attending members of the Pine City Council (Council Member Paul Miller was absent) voted to approve the 396-stall plan and put the whole matter in park for good.

Hinckley/Finlayson may join Dragon hockey co-op BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Hinckley/Finlayson hockey players may be wearing Dragon uniforms next season. Pine City Athletic Director Bill Christianson said that the Hinckley/Finlayson High School athletic department has contacted him about the possibility of leaving their collaboration with Mora and joining the Pine City/Rush City boys hockey co-op. “My initial reaction was, ‘Great, but let’s make sure it’s in the best interests of Pine City, and we’re not going to have to go out and play the big boys because of the additional student numbers into our co-op,’” Christianson said. “And that’s not going to be the case. “And then, are they going to bring us

a large amount of hockey players which would then mean some of our Pine City boys would not be seeing the ice very much? And that’s not the case,” he added. At the Pine City School Board meeting on Dec. 14, Christianson said he has heard nothing but positives about a potential merger. “I talked to [Dragon Varsity Hockey Head Coach] Grant Nicoll and he’s all in favor of it,” Christianson told board members. “[Nicoll] said he came from Wisconsin where there was a co-op of nine different schools. He says, ‘I can handle three.’” Christianson said that young Hinckley players have, for many years, been coming to Pine City to play hockey up until 10th grade, when they must join the Mora/Hinckley-Finlayson co-op.

“They’re bonding with teammates here, and they then want to play with their friends through their high school careers,” Christianson said. “We’re just providing an opportunity for a couple of them to finish out what they started.” Christianson said he has talked to the Minnesota State High School League, and preliminary numbers show that a co-op of the combined schools would not force the Dragons to join a league involving larger schools. In fact, Hinckley-Finlayson currently has only three players in grades 8-11 participating in its hockey program. Pine City has 30 players and Rush City 10 participating players in grades 8-11. Christianson said that any decision would be made next year, after agreement by the various school boards and athletic directors involved.

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Pine Center for the Arts and the Pine City Heritage Players will present a Corner Cabaret event, “Songs of the Stage,” on Friday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m., at 265 5th St. SE, downtown Pine City. There is limited seating; advance sale tickets are available at PCftA, 320-629-4924 or www. pinecenter.org, Cabin Coffee’s and the Pine City Chamber of Commerce office.

A free admission Beauty & Wedding Expo will take place Saturday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at The Spare Room Banquet & Events Center, 1270 W. 3rd St., Rush City. There will be products and services for weddings, special events and everyday living. At 11 a.m. there will be lifestyle demonstrations and tips with lunch and drink specials available, followed by a fashion show at noon. For information email thespareroomevents@ gmail.com or call 320-258-0879.

MN Master Naturalist Training Anoka Ramsey Community College in Cambridge is hosting a Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training beginning Friday, Jan. 15. The program offers classes that correspond to Minnesota’s three ecosystems; this session will cover the “Prairies and Potholes” region. Classes meet most Fridays (9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.) through May 6. For questions email Margaret.Guiney@anokaramsey.edu. Register at www.MinnesotaMasterNaturalist.org, call 1.888.241.4532, or email info@minnesotamasternaturalist.org.

JAN. 16 & 17 BB32 Hockey Tournament The 7th annual Beau Berglund outdoor charity hockey tournament will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 16 and 17 at the Pine City Civic Center outside hockey rinks. The first game begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Call Marcie at 320224-1855 with questions, to help, or to make a donation.

JAN. 17 & 18 Open skating/open hockey

JAN. 16 Candle-lit hike, ski or snowshoe Enjoy a 1.8 mile luminary-lit hike, ski or snowshoe on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Banning State Park from 5-7 p.m. The trails will not be groomed and this is a self-guided experience beginning at the park picnic area. The park is located off I-35, Exit #195, Sandstone. Call 320-3846591 or visit www.mndnr.gov for more information.

On Sunday, Jan. 17 there is open skating at 7 p.m., followed by open hockey at 8:45 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. On Monday, Jan. 18 there is open skating at 11:30 a.m., followed by open hockey at 1 p.m. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.

JAN. 18 Northern Exposures

‘On Stage With’ 2Guitars 2Guitars, made up of Dr. Christopher Kachian and Jason Vanselow, will perform at the Richard G. Hardy Performing Arts Center, Cambridge, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16 as part of the Hardy Center’s “On Stage With” series. This performance will feature classical guitar music by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Duke Ellington – arranged by Kachian and Vanselow for two guitars. Advance sale tickets are available at www.hardycenter.com, or call 763-689-6189.

ECRAC grant information session East Central Regional Arts Council will provide a free grant information session about opportunities for schools on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 9-10:30 a.m. at 112 Main Ave. S., Braham. To register, call the Regional Arts Council office at 320-396-2337, or email matt@ecrac.org.

The Northern Exposures Photo Club will meet on Monday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Kanabec History Center in Mora. Members will hold a round table discussion on photo storage and archiving. Members will also share their photos for this month’s topic which is “Churches.” Contact wmehlan@hotmail.com with any questions.

JAN. 19 & 21 Pine City Reads Pine City area residents are invited to take part in Pine City Reads. The first “The Invention of Wings” discussion group will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m., at the Pine City Library. A second discussion will take place at the Pine City Library at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21. Call 320-629-4030 to learn more.

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

On Wednesday, Jan. 20 an informational meeting about UCare for Seniors Medicare health plan options will take place at 12 p.m. at the Grand Hinckley Inn, 777 Lady Luck Dr., Hinckley 55037. A salesperson will be present with in-

formation and applications. To register for the free session or for more information, call 1-877523-1518 or visit www.ucare.org.

Open hockey On Wednesday, Jan. 20 there is open hockey at 9:20 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.

Pine County Genealogical Society The Pine County Genealogical Society will be meeting at the Pine County Historical Museum in Askov, Wednesday, Jan. 20 at noon for Dutch lunch and a 1 p.m. meeting. The public is invited to come learn how to obtain information on their ancestors. Email lynquilt@msn. com with any questions.

Soup supper fundraiser The Willow River We Day Youth Group is hosting a soup supper and bake sale to raise money to help families in Haiti with education, income, food and water. The free-will donation supper is Wednesday, Jan. 20, 3:30-6:30 p.m., at the Willow River High School cafeteria. Email nicholask17@outlook. com with any questions.

Super Art Saturday at PCftA It’s a Super Art Saturday on Jan. 23 at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City. At 10 a.m. paint a retro-floral scene with Cindy Fuerstenberg or create beaded jewelry with Lisa Bremer. At 1 p.m. ages 8 and up are invited to learn the fundamentals of mime with Josh Palmer. For cost, questions, or to register, call 320-629-4924 or visit www.pinecenter.org.

Winter Frolic at the North West Co. Fur Post On Saturday, Jan. 23 from noon to 4 p.m. at the North West Company Fur Post, Pine City, shake off the winter blues and enjoy the outdoors by tossing a curling stone, playing a round of snow snake, snowshoeing along two miles of nature trails and learning about the North West Company and winter travel during the fur trade. Guests can also relax indoors by the fire, sip a cup of cocoa and watch the outdoor festivities from the visitor center. Reservations are recommended; call 651-259-3015 or register at: www.mnhs.org.

JAN. 24 SRVCC Ice Fishing Derby

The Fiddle Sisters, Nancy and Jane Conger, will perform at the Arts Prescription (Rx) event at North Country Coffee with We R Able on Thursday, Jan. 21. A set meal begins at 5 p.m. with music at 6 p.m. Preregister by calling 320-358-1211.

The Snake River Valley Conservation Club is hosting its 50th annual Ice Fishing Derby on Sunday, Jan. 24 from 1-3 p.m. on the south side of Lake Pokegama by Muffie’s. There will be door prizes (need not be present to win) as well as cash prizes for fish caught during the tournament. Minnows, snacks and lunch will be available.

North Pine Area District Hospital Groundbreaking

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On Thursday, Jan. 21 the North Pine Area Hospital District and partners are celebrating the construction of a new healthcare campus in Sandstone with a groundbreaking ceremony at 3:30 p.m. at the former Sandstone airport site. Following the groundbreaking, at 4 p.m. there will be a reception at the Old School Arts Center, 214 Eagle Dr., Sandstone, with refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. Visit www.PineHospitalDistrict.com for more information.

‘Within Each Cell: Life and Death’

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On Tuesday, Jan. 26 the public is invited to a free presentation about the life and death of human cells from 7-8 p.m. at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, room G202, in Cambridge. Presenter Dr. Monica Akre studies drug responsiveness in Multiple Myeloma, a cancer of the blood cells. For more information visit AnokaRamsey.edu.

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THURSDAY 1/14 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City VFW Auxiliary: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY 1/16 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 1/17 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 1/18 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 1/19 Pine County Board: Pine City, Pine County Courthouse, 10 a.m. Pine City VFW: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY 1/20 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 Jan. 18 - 22 Monday: Chicken wild rice casserole, candied sweet potatoes, fresh cauliﬂower with ranch dip, wheat dinner roll, sliced pears Tuesday: Up North Day: Vegetable dumpling soup, hot ham and cheese sandwich, garden salad, brownie Wednesday: ieRoast turkey, whipped potatoes with gravy, country trio, wheat bread, jello poke cake Thursday: BBQ pork on a bun, o’brien potatoes, broccoli raisin salad, pudding Friday: Tuna casserole, green beans, seven layer salad, wheat bread, warm fruit compote

Network 2 Learn Join business and city leaders for an “Implementing Green Practices in our Community” Network 2 Learn gathering on Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Pine Innovation Center (585 Hillside Ave. SE, Pine City) from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn about the GreenStep initiative – a challenge, assistance and recognition program to help Pine City achieve its sustainability goals. Learn how to partner and access tools and resources. Lunch will be provided. Call the Pine City Chamber of Commerce at 320-322-4040 to preregister by Tuesday, Jan. 26.

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Side-dishes: a lifetime commitment In last month’s flurry of office potlucks, friendly gatherings and holiday feasts I have been faced with a new challenge of adulthood. I need to bring a dish to share. For our family gatherings, it goes unsaid what people will bring because they have been bringing the same dish for the last 20 or more years. Making sure every aspect of the meal will be covered on Christmas day really doesn’t require much communication between Guest the family. My mother and aunts have editorial made the same dish for so many years they have each beKirsten come masters: fudge, deviled eggs, ham and cream cheese Faurie roll ups. Never will my generation match their proficiency in these foods, so my cousins and I are left to find our own way in the side-dish world. Choosing which food will be my signature dish is no small decision. Finding your dish is a lifetime commitment; once you make that food, you are expected to bring that food for life. Sure, it is possible for you to bring a new recipe but this must be in addition to your original dish so as not to throw off the potluck balance. Tragically, my aunt fell to the siren call of creativity in the kitchen when one year she brought a second dish — a fruit and broccoli salad. Bolstered by the praise for its deliciousness, the next year she brought a third dish — creamy sweet potatoes. Like Icarus she flew too high and is now burned every year as she brings all three foods to the Christmas spread. Finding my own dish has taken a lot of dabbling and some soul searching. What am I good at preparing? What do I want to be known for? Am I going to be the person who slacks each year with a purchased chip dip, or will I dazzle them all with intricate pastries? This year was going to be my year. On Christmas Eve I prepared a new pumpkin bread recipe I thought might be my life-long love. When I flipped the bread from the pan it dissolved into a million pieces rather than remaining loaf shaped. Leaning over the cutting board, staring at the mound of cinnamon and clove scented crumbles, I ate it with a spoon while I contemplated my life. While trying to find a place for myself in this world and room for my side-dish at the table, I realized success takes patience and even more practice — and sometimes it takes changing course altogether. Next potluck I am going to try a chopped salad. Kirsten Faurie is the editor of the Kanabec County Times.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR America founded on religious freedom To the Editor: I was surprised and saddened to see the letter from Mr. Birrenbach where he seems to support the idea that America should ban Muslims. Perhaps he has forgotten that America was founded on the idea of religious freedom, with the idea that each of us can practice our own religion without interference from the government. Of course it is ridiculous to judge an entire group of people by the actions of a few, and that is particularly true with those who mis-use religion to gain power, or claim to use religion as the basis for evil acts. For an example, you can look no further than the so-called “Christian” pastor who sexually abused girls in Pine County or the long term historical abuse of boys and girls by Christian priests. It would be illogical to blame Christianity for the actions of those persons acting in the guise of their religion. Christians would argue that those abusers were not practicing Christianity, just as the Muslim community in the United States argues that ISIS is not practicing Islam. Mr. Birrenbach’s grandparents came from Germany, no doubt, in search of a better life as is true of today’s immigrants to the United States from all over the world. I would hope that we would welcome all, regardless of whatever religious beliefs they may adhere to, because in America, we believe in religious freedom. I would not want anyone who is working, studying, vacationing or living in this area to think that Mr. Birrenbach’s sentiments represent the views of local residents, whom I would hope, would join me in upholding the religious freedom and the respect for each other’s religion that is such an important part of our American history and constitution. Rebecca Gaspard Pine City

REAL ID put off until 2018 To the Editor: I’ve heard from a number of constituents recently who were concerned that Minnesota’s REAL ID noncompliance could impact their future travel plans. Today I can once again say with confidence that there is nothing to worry about. Minnesota was told by the Department of Homeland Security that Jan. 22, 2018 would be the earliest date that REAL ID-compliant licenses would be needed to board an airplane. In addition, it noted that on Oct. 1, 2020, a REAL ID compliant license or other acceptable form of ID would be required for domestic air travel.

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To the Editor: In the winter we enjoy the cardinals as they appear to our bird feeder. We noticed that they could be counted on at sunset. The red coloration of the males is outstanding against the white background of the snow. The middle of the day is occupied with the flighty chickadees. We call them the clowns of the feeder. Lately the noisy crows attack the feed. The cawing is coming earlier this year than normal. A global warming effect? The sparrows feed almost any time of the day. Occasionally we see a pileated woodpecker. They have the loudest screeching call of all. Then the squirrels eat the most of all the animals followed by the rabbits. Winter at the feeder is an entertaining scene. Well worth the trouble. Dale Kuzel Pine City

Stand up against bigotry, ignorance

To the Editor: We, 99 returned Peace Corps volunteers from Minnesota, have written this letter to counter the recent increase in anti-Muslim, anti-Islam, and anti-immigrant rhetoric that is sweeping across America and our state. We served for two years as Peace Corps volunteers in various countries around the world. Although we all had very different experiences in different cultures, one thing that binds us together is an understanding that the more you know about someone, the more you appreciate what we have in common rather than dwell on or be fearful of our differences. We feel that the hateful speech that permeates our society should be condemned not just by returned Peace Corps volunteers like ourselves, but by every American who wants to stand up against bigotry and ignorance.

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Fire breaks out at Main and Third in 1916 10 Years Ago, 2006 Glenn and Karen Westing worked on an exercise in which they created an ad to convince people they need a certain kind of shoe. That was just one of the lessons in “No Matter What” classes that teach students to ask themselves, “Do I really need it?” before making a purchase. JD Investments, the Pine Run Motorsports Park developer, last week announced that it will pursue a new location for the motorsports facility which it planned to build on 530 acres north of Henriette in Pine County. The Pine City High School Student Council recently sponsored a food drive in which grades seven through 12 participated. The students collected over 1,300 food items, nearly 1,200 Years pounds of food. Jordan Kruse and Ago Bryce Valvoda were pictured loading some of the items to take to the ComDonna munity Food Shelf. Student Achievers this week inHeath clude Beau Steele, son of Jay and Kristie Steele. Beau, a kindergartener, said his favorite part of his school day is recess. What little kid wouldn’t agree? Missy Smetana, daughter of Barb and Joe Smetana, is in ninth grade civics class and is doing a great job. Girls Hockey Athletes of the week are Shannon Segara and Abby Olson. Both girls have played instrumental roles in another Wildcat winning season.

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A local couple worries about their son, an Air Force sergeant stationed in Saudi Arabia. Tom and Donna Theisen held the high school graduation picture of their son Greg and talked about their feelings as the threat of war between the United States and Iraq grows more real by the minute. At the first meeting of the Pine County Board of Commissioners, Gordon Nelson, commissioner from the second district, was appointed chairman of the board. The largest fish caught in the Snake River Valley Conservation Club’s 22nd annual fishing derby was a 17-and-one-half pound northern. Bill Clark pulled the fish in to claim a prize in the contest held Sunday on Pokegama Lake. Seven fish were caught during the two hour event. Pine City heavyweight wrestler Joe France has been selected as an all-star and nominated as a candidate for the Minnesota Wisconsin Wrestling Classic. A 26man team will represent each state in the classic in River Falls, Wisconsin on March 9 and in Coon Rapids on March 10. Longtime Rock Creek resident Elsie Erickson remembers the old days, when Rock Creek boasted banks, bars and other businesses in quantity. She’s known for her wonderful memories and her tremendous talent with yarn and knitting needles.

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Arts, culture bring good business to Pine City Study shows arts cause $369,123 to ﬂow into Pine City area annually, nearly $1m total ﬁnancial impact BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City is known for strong music, arts, performance and cultural efforts that contribute to the quality of life in the area. But what difference do the organizations and programs contribute to the economic success of Pine City? According to a new study, that contribution totals nearly $1 million a year. “The arts are truly a business that impacts all of the Pine City area,” said Mary Minnick-Daniels, executive director of the East Central Regional Arts Council. “This study shows the impact of community members engaged in arts events and art making which leads to vital economic growth and community development. The active arts scene makes Pine City a place where people want to live, work and visit.” The “Creative Minnesota” study looked at five local organizations: Pine City Heritage Players, Pine Center for the Arts, Pine City Arts Council, East Central Minnesota Pride, North West Company Fur Post. Between them, Pine City supports the equivalent of 18 full time jobs in the county, and 21,150 people attend nonprofit arts and cultural events in Pine City annually. Further, nearly 40 percent of event attendees are not from the East Central Minnesota area, but come to Pine City and – beyond the cost of admission – spend an average of $43.85 per person. This means $369,129 in outside dollars flowing into the area. Between full-time jobs created, income for residents and revenue to local and state government, the study reports that these arts and cultural organiza-

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Pine City’s Girl Scouts spend an evening at a “Creative Canvas” painting class at Pine Center for the Arts. According to the study, 21,150 people attend art and culture events in the Pine City area each year, with 40 percent of those coming in from outside the area.

tions make a local economic impact of $986,727 per year. Frank Christopherson, bank manager at US Bank in Pine City, said the arts are important not only for visitors and business owners, but also residents considering relocating to an area. “The arts are vital to our long-term future growth,” Christopherson said. “They enhance the quality of life for all fortunate enough to experience them.” Mary Kay Brautigan of Coldwell Banker Burnet in Pine City also pointed to the arts as a key to growth. “The arts are not only integral to our lifestyle, they are a powerful agent for economic development and property values,” Brautigan said. “A community without them is hollow and lacks the vibrant texture that attracts employers to grow business and in turn, create demand for services.” The study was released by the Pine City Economic Authority, the East Central Regional Arts Council and Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. The full report can be found at creativemn.org.

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Ice men go 1-1, snap 3-game winning streak BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine City/Rush City Dragons boys hockey team went 1-1 in Two Rivers Conference play this past week and now have an overall record of 8-7. Although the week started with the team’s third win in a row, it ended in disappointing fashion as Pine City/Rush City lost to the bottom team in the conference.

Pine City/Rush City 3, Legacy Christian 2 Played in Blaine on Tuesday, Jan. 5, the Dragons extended their win streak to a season-long three games. The Dragons started out with a 1-0 lead in the first period on a goal from Luke Steele,

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Dragon goalie Luke Murphy had 31 saves on the winning game vs. Legacy Christian on Jan. 5.

but would actually trail 2-1 in the second before a goal from Skyler Rasinski would send it to the third period all tied up. In the final stanza, Pine City/Rush City got

a power play goal from Brendan Westbrook (assist from Colby Pavelka) in the final two minutes to earn the victory. “We found a way to get it done and get that ugly

win,” said head coach Grant Nicoll. “The game was back and forth basically the entire time. In the first period we were saved by some great goaltending to be able to head into the second period with a lead. The second was filled with penalties for both sides and we just couldn’t get it going. The third was our best offensive period, but we ran into a hot goaltender and were still just a shade off. This was a very big game for the boys. Not only was it a conference game against one of the top teams in the conference, but it was also a Section 5A game that will have a big impact on seeding come the end of the year.” The playoffs are about a month out, but Nicoll has his eye on the standings.

“As we continue to pile on these wins,” said Nicoll, “we move closer and closer to being in the top few seeds in the section and securing a home section playoff game.” Luke Murphy had 31 saves.

Moose Lake Area 3, Pine City/ Rush City 2 The Dragons suffered a disappointing loss at home on Thursday, Jan. 7. The Rebels entered with just a 1-11 record, but powered by a three-goal second period, Moose Lake Area pulled off the upset. Pine City/Rush City’s season-long three game winning streak was snapped. “The varsity team came in overconfident and didn’t start skating

until it was too late,” said Nicoll. “They lost races to open pucks, didn’t move their feet, only skated when it benefited them. Stuff that we have not done all year long. All of this, and much more, will be addressed with the team in the next few practices before we look to bounce back after this horrible loss.” Moose Lake Area’s Bryceton Butkiewicz was again a problem for the Dragons as he tallied two goals. Both of Pine City/ Rush City’s goals were scored by Brendan Westbrook. The Dragons were looking to rebound at Mora on Tuesday, Jan. 12.

Dragon wrestlers ﬁght to bitter end in dual BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Result: Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson ties Rush City/ Braham 42-42, loses tiebreaker Where/When: In Rush City on Thursday, Jan. 7 What happened: The matches were hard fought and the two teams were very even. The tiebreaker went all the way to the ninth criteria to determine a winner, but the Tigers came out on top. Earning victories for Pine City/Rush City were Will Fix

(113 lbs), Carter Utecht (182 lbs), and Robert Decker (285 lbs). The night was full of forfeits on both sides as the two teams struggled to fill weight classes. Up next: The Dragons also competed at the Bluejacket Invite in Cambridge on Saturday, Jan. 9 but finished eighth out of eight teams with no wrestlers posting top-three finishes. (right) Josh Lange gets a grip on his opponent at a dual in Rush City Jan. 7.

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Girls basketball team takes two road victories BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

It was a successful week of games for the girls basketball team in Pine City. The squad added two road victories to their resume, and battled hard for the wins as each game was decided by a margin of five points or less. The victories helped the Dragons get back to .500 at 6-6.

Pine City 38, Onamia 33 Played at Onamia on Tuesday, Jan. 5, this win was hard-fought. The Panthers have a big front line with starters that are 6’1, 6’0, and 5’10, so their length gave the Dragons all they could handle. It was a tough test but Pine City found a way to win. “Defensively we played pretty well for the most part,” said head coach Ted Hasz. “When you only give up 33 points you are going to give yourself a good chance to win the game. We made some good adjustments on their big people and were able to hold them in check. Offensively, we could not get it going from the outside, but as the game went on, we were gradually able to get their big kids LANCE FURBER | THE PIONEER in some foul trouble by continually getSophomore Grace Langmade dodges a Foley Falcons opponent on Jan. 11, another big “W” for the girls who now sit on a 7-6 record. ting the ball inside.” Lily Wilson led the Dragons with 12 points followed by eight from Ali Brown and seven from Mckenzie Kloeckl, who also posted a teamhigh 14 rebounds. Brown continued to rebound aggressively as well, posting eight boards. Defensively, the Dragons were disruptive and did a great job of taking the ball away from the Panthers. Wilson had eight steals, Grace Langmade had six, while Kloeckl and Brown each had four. “Winning on the road is not always easy,” said Hasz. “The kids deserve credit for finding a way to get it done. They are learning how to win when things don’t always go their way.”

Pine City 48, Ogilvie 44

This game was played in Ogilvie on Friday, Jan. 8, and was the front end of a varsity doubleheader that featured two Dragons wins. Pine City’s boys also earned a victory that night, but the girls game was far more competitive. “The first half was back and forth with both teams making some plays on both ends of the court,” said Hasz. “We were able to get the ball where we wanted most of the game but we could not finish nearly the way we are capable when we got it there, especially in the first half. In the second half we were able to take control of the game and go up by double digits a couple of times but Ogilvie would not go away. You have to give Ogilvie credit for coming out and playing hard and forcing us to make shots.” Pine City missed a few free throws in the final minutes but held on nonetheless. “We are kind of in a rut in terms of shooting the ball the last few games,” said Hasz. “We have kids that are capable of making shots and they will. We just need to keep working our fundamentals and things will turn around in that area.” The Dragons had two players in double figures with Wilson scoring 13 and Grace Langmade scoring 11. Pine City would follow up these two wins with a thrilling, GINA GUSK | THE PIONEER 47-44 double overtime victory against Foley on Monday, Jan. 11 to move their record to 7-6. Full coverage in next week’s The girls team fought hard to out-do Ogilvie on Pioneer. Jan. 8.

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Boys basketball team ties MSHSL record Boys ﬁnish off week by breaking unofficial school record for most points in a game BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Playing against two inferior opponents in the past week, the Pine City Dragons boys basketball team put up some video game-type numbers. The Dragons began the week by making 21 three-pointers in a game, which tied for second-most in Minnesota State High School League history, and finished off the week by breaking the unofficial school record for most points in a game with 114. With the two wins, Pine City now has an eight game winning streak and an 8-5 record.

Pine City 104, Onamia 39 The score wouldn’t indicate it, but the Dragons actually took a few minutes to get into a groove in this game. Once they did find their rhythm, Pine City exploded to 75 first half points. “In the first half, we allowed ‘The System’ to wear them down some,” explained head coach Kyle Allen, “and when it is effective, it is really effective. We had two planned platoons for the start of the game with 10 total players.” Subbing in players in waves, ‘The System’ places a high priority on getting three-point shots up. “We shot the ball well, converting almost 35 percent of our threes,” said Allen. “Austin Hansmann had the hot hand and we got him the ball. He came up one shot shy of tying his brother’s (Mitchell Hansmann) school record of made threes in a game with seven. The boys executed the game plan.”

Hansmann finished with a game-high 25 points. Clay Logan was second on the team in both points (16) and made threes (4). Adam Seals also played very well as the junior had his first double digit rebounding game with 10 boards. Nathan Kleppe and Noah Adams continued to play the “creator” roles and teamed up to dish out 10 assists. Allen also stressed that Jake Lunceford, Andrew Clementson, and Kole Jusczak played to their roles, doing some of the dirty work and getting rebounds. The game was played at home on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Three nights later it would be more of the same in Ogilvie.

Pine City 114, Ogilvie 36 The Dragons didn’t run ‘The System’ quite like they had in the previous game, and they didn’t have to. Pine City’s defense keyed a lot of fast breaks in the first half, and the Lions offered little in

resistance. The number of layups made in this game was a season high. “We did a good job on the boards and a good job of pushing the ball to open spots,” said Allen. For the second time in as many games, the outcome was decided at halftime and both Adams and Jusczak would sit for the entire second half. It was a breakout game for both freshman Nick Hansmann and sophomore Lunceford. Hansmann finished with career highs in both points (23) and steals (nine). Lunceford went 8-9 from the floor and also posted a career high in points (17). Between the two games, every varsity player scored this past week and all got significant playing time. The road gets harder from here, though, as the Dragons will face Barnum and Aitkin in their next two games.

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AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER POLICY REQUIREMENTS Automated license plate readers used by many community law enforcement agencies have raised data privacy issues. A provision in a new law will require the chief law enforcement officer of the agency that uses automated license plate readers to, by Jan. 15, 2016, establish and enforce a written policy governing use of the reader, including employee discipline standards for unauthorized access to the data. The law is sponsored by Rep. Tony Cornish (R-Vernon Center) and Sen. Ron Latz (DFL-St. Louis Park). HF222/SF86*/CH67 HOSPITAL FINANCIAL AID POLICIES CALL FOR MORE TRANSPARENCY The IRS has enacted rules requiring nonprofit hospitals to tell patients of any financial assistance policy they may have before they undertake extraordinary collection efforts. However, there is no recourse in the state for a patient who thinks they were harmed by violation of these rules.

INTRACTABLE PAIN ADDED TO THE MEDICAL CANNABIS USE LIST In early December, after a public hearing, intractable pain was added as one of the medical conditions qualifying for use of medical cannabis. This authority was granted to the commissioner of health in a law that took effect in August allowing for the use of the controversial treatment. By Jan. 1, 2016, the law also calls for the commissioner to report findings to the Task Force on Medical Cannabis Therapeutic Research on the need for adding intractable pain to the list to the qualifying conditions. The law is sponsored by Rep. Dave Baker (R-Willmar) and Sen. Kent Eken (DFL-Twin Valley). HF1792*/ SF1471/CH74 LONG-TERM CARE POLICY CHANGES AFFECT DISABILITY INCOME The affordability of long-term care insurance policies was addressed in a law that took effect on July 1, 2015; however, a provision addressing disability income does not take effect until the New Year. Under the provision, policy providers with a standard of review will no longer be allowed to indiscriminately deny claims for services for which the enrollee

The victims said that while Harrel, Gould and Andersen ransacked the house Rocha struck the male victim on the side of the head with the gun, then held a torch near the female victim’s foot and said he would burn her if they were not told where all the property was. Rocha allegedly told them that if they called the cops he would come back and kill them. The victims said the robbers took the female victim’s engagement ring, laptop

computers, cell phones, car keys, car titles and one vehicle. The stolen vehicle was located by Chisago County deputies and stopped. Andersen and Gould were taken into custody. Gould allegedly had a meth pipe, and bindles of methamphetamine and bath salts hidden on her person, which were only recovered after a doctor’s examination. The four suspects face multiple felony charges, including robbery, assault, burglary and kidnapping.

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ELECTRONIC FILING ALLOWED IN CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS A new law will allow individuals and agencies engaged in contested case hearings to file documents electronically with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The law is sponsored by Rep. Drew Christensen (R-Burnsville) and Sen. Melissa Wiklund (DFL-Bloomington). Contested case hearings are a way for individuals who feel they have been adversely impacted by a governmental action to argue their case before an independent body. The Office of Administrative Hearings is the agency that conducts those hearings. HF1725*/ SF1360/CH63

INSURANCE INFORMATION REQUIRED TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLES Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, every owner, when applying for motor vehicle or motorcycle registration or transfer of ownership, must provide proof that the motor vehicle or motorcycle is covered by an insurance policy. The provision is part of a larger transportation law that mostly took effect July 1, 2015. Under the new law, required information includes the insurance company’s name, the policy number and the policy expiration date. The new law is sponsored by Rep. Tim Kelly (R-Red Wing) and Sen. D. Scott Dibble (DFL-Mpls). HF1733/SF1647*/CH75

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otherwise is entitled. This disability income coverage provision applies to policies issued or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2016. The law is sponsored by Rep. Joe Schomacker (R-Luverne) and Sen. Vicki Jensen (DFL-Owatonna). HF954/ SF997*/CH59

The following are selected new laws passed during the 2015 legislative session that went into effect Jan. 1, 2016. The asterisk following the bill number denotes the language that became law. All laws passed by the 2015 Legislature are available online from nonpartisan House Public Information Services at http://www. house.mn/newlaws/#/search/2015.

Rep. Debra Hilstrom (DFL-Brooklyn Center) and Sen. Kevin Dahle (DFL-Northfield) sponsor a new law that will provide some ability for patients caught in this situation. Under the new law, a patient can bring an action against a hospital that used extraordinary collection efforts and has not provided, in plain language, a summary of their financial assistance policy. HF1647/ SF1741*/CH20

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would require approval by Pine County, and a fire hydrant would need to be relocated. Casey’s responses to the city will be reviewed at the next Pine City Planning Commission meeting on Jan. 26 (at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine Government Center). Depending on the results of that meeting, a decision relating to the project may take place at the Feb. 3 Pine City Council Meeting. HOTEL STUDY On Jan. 6, Pine City Council members approved payment of $7,000 to Growth Services Group in order to have that consulting firm provide a comprehensive hotel research study of the Pine City area. The study will estimate the perceived demand for and the financial performance of a new hotel in Pine City, and which type of hotel/motel would be most likely to succeed. The group will also provide marketing materials to help get the attention of hotels and encourage them to build in the area. Johnson pointed out that all funds for the study will be provided with grants

from the Initiative Foundation ($5,000), Greater Pine Area Endowment ($2,500) and the Pine City Economic Development Authority ($1,000). He also said that the GSG bid for the project was the only one to provide both a comprehensive plan and marketing materials at the $7,000 price. The extra $1,500 will be used for further marketing. “This really wraps it all into one study, and gives us everything we need at the price we’re looking for,” Johnson said. In a press release, Pine City Mayor Carl Pederson said that some larger employers in the area put guests up in outof-town lodging. “We believe there to be a high level of corporate and commercial demand in our area and it is important that our hotels provide safe and clean accommodations that include the necessary technology to meet these needs,” Pederson said. “If not, Pine City and the local merchants will lose hotel stays and subsequent guest spending to other communities.” For more information on Growth Services Group, visit growthservicesgroup. com

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Avis J. Borchardt Avis Jean Borchardt of P Pine City passed away peacef fully at her home on Jan. 7, 2 2016 at the age of 81. Avis Borchardt was born t Carl and Emma (Ness) to B Baxter on Oct. 12, 1934 in M Minneapolis. She attended s school and graduated from J Johnson High School in M Minneapolis. Avis married Anton Borchardt, her high school sweetheart, in 1954; they were happily married for 61 years. She worked for the MN Department of Health as a clerk for 10 years. After working outside the home for several years she and Anton started their family and were blessed with two daughters. Avis spent her adult life as a homemaker, caring for her family. She was very proud of her daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, and most recently becoming a great-grandmother. In her later years she enjoyed her time at Walmart in Pine City where she visited with friends and walked daily for exercise. She enjoyed going to the Pine City Senior Center for lunch and was very thankful to Karen at Karen’s Hair Care for her ongoing home visits. She was committed to her faith, attending First Presbyterian Church. Avis is survived by her husband Anton “Tony,” daughters Adele (Mark) Hepburn of Pine City and Amy (Todd) Hollenkamp of Pine City, grandchildren Aaron (Alison) Hepburn, Andrea Hepburn (fiancé Zeke Vanderberg), Rachel Hepburn, Brady Hepburn, Shaun Hollenkamp, Jaclyn Hollenkamp and great-granddaughter Cecelia Hepburn. She is preceded in death by her parents Carl and Emma (Ness) Baxter. Pastor Rob Spahr officiated at the funeral service for Avis on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church in Pine City. Interment took place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel, Pine City; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

Alfred ‘Alf’ K. Grandt Alfred “Alf” Kenneth G Grandt, 78, passed away p peacefully at his home in B Bruno on Jan. 5, 2016. Alf was the son of Fred and J Jennie Grandt, born June 22, 1 1937 in Pine City. He gradu uated from Pine City High S School in 1955. He was employed over 40 y years with Federated Co-op until 1999 when he retired and moved with his lovely wife Ruth, to the log home built by he and his family in Bruno. Alf was a family man who raised his five children with a strong work ethic. He had a passion for restoring relic toy trucks and tractors after retirement. Alf enjoyed visiting with family, friends and neighbors, especially the generations of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Jennie, his sister Helen Myers and brother Calvin Grandt. He is survived by his wife Ruth of 59 years, children Cindy Kelly (Mark) of Minnetonka, Dale Grandt (Carol) of Aitkin, Todd Grandt (Nancy) of Lino Lakes, Marty Grandt (Tammy) of Harris and A. Fritz Grandt of Los Angeles, nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 11 at Danforth Chapel in Bruno with interment at Danforth Chapel Cemetery. Services were arranged by and condolences can be sent to the Grandt family in care of Methven Funeral Home, P.O. Box 290, Sandstone, MN, 55072; phone: 320- 245-2376. Arrangements by Methven Funeral Home of Sandstone; www.methvenfuneralhome.com.

Remembering Jim Nordrum Thank you, Jimmy, for the memory of when we were kids – you, Marly and me playing on the Snake River. I hope to see you in the world to come. Luke 18:29-30. Your old friend, Jerome

Ronald Bjorklund 1942 - 2011 We who loved you sadly miss you, as it dawns another year; In our lonely hours of thinking, thoughts of you are ever near. Forever missed by, Wife Carroll, son Steven, grandsons Todd and Eric (Becky)

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Grasston Baptist Church

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

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

Dale Evangelical Free Church

Hands for Pine City

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

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

First Presbyterian Church Henriette Community 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

(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.

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.

hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.

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.

Hustletown Community Church

Living Water Fellowship

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.

Open Arms Church of God

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

550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

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

Hope Lutheran Church

Living Hope Christian Center

Grasston Jim Sodergren, Pastor 320-396-3925

Jeremy Langmade, Pastor Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist

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. Thursday Worship 5:30 p.m.

Pine City Evangelical Free Church 625 Golf Ave SW Pastor Joel Preston Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Nursery (infant-3yrs) all morning Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Phone: 320-629-2584

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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 320-629-2935 19390 Praha Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship 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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PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Jan. 4 - 10 Theft, burglary, vandalism Jan. 4, 1:47 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Square, Pine City south. Jan. 4, 2:14 p.m. report of burglary, Cross Lake Rd, Mission Creek Twp. Jan. 4, 5:45 p.m., report of burglary, State Hwy 107, Henriette. Jan. 5, 4:15 p.m., report of theft. 2nd Ave.. Pine City south. Jan. 6, 8:49 a.m., report of shoplifter, 5th St., Pine City south. Jan. 6, 10:09 a.m., report of burglary, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west. Jan. 7, 11:43 a.m., report of theft, Raspberry Rd., Royalton Twp. Jan. 7, 1:31 p.m., report of property damage, 5th St, Pine City south. Jan. 7, 2:17 p.m., report of theft, Evergreen Square, Pine City south. Jan. 8, 11:54 a.m., report of fraud, Sunset Trl, Pokegama Twp. West. Jan. 8, 5:19 p.m. report of shoplifter, 5th St., Pine City South. Jan. 9, 12:57 a.m.. report of property damage, Maple Grove Rd./St. Croix Rd., Pine City Twp. east. Jan. 10, 7:56 p.m., vehicle prowl/entry, 6th Ave., Pine City south.

Miscellaneous Jan. 4, 3:56 p.m., report of domestic, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west. Jan. 4, 6:06 p.m., report of assault, River Island Rd., Pine City Twp. west. Jan. 4, 6:43 p.m., report of neighbor trouble, Deer Dr., Pine City north. Jan. 4, 11:46 p.m., report of loud music, Northridge Dr., Pine City north. Jan. 5, 8:11 p.m., report of drunk, Hillside Ave., Pine City south. Jan. 5, 11:32 p.m., report of disturbance, Big Aspen Trl., Pokegama Twp. west. Jan. 6, 8:18 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Homestead Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Jan. 6, 3:51 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Butternut Rd., Pine City Twp. east. Jan. 7, 4:24 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Nature Ave., Rock Creek east.

Jan. 7, 10:43 a.m., report of animal disturbance, Holly Rd., Chengwatana Twp. east. Jan. 7, 4:24 p.m., report of trespass, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Jan. 7, 9:09 p.m., report of threats, Main St., Pine City south. Jan. 8, 12:50 a.m., report of disturbance, Government Rd., Pine City Twp. west. Jan. 8, 1:38 p.m., report of threats, Sportsmans Ln., Brook Park Twp. Jan. 8, 7:13 p.m., report of disturbance, Government Rd., Pine City Twp. west. Jan. 9, 12:45 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Edgewater Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Jan. 9, 11:16 p.m., report of unknown trouble, 10th St., Pine City south. Jan. 10, 10:35 a.m., report of drug incident, 3rd Ave., Pine City south. Jan. 10, 9:40 p.m., report of drug incident, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Fires and accidents Jan. 4, 8:11 a.m., report of structure ﬁre, Tanglewood Ln., Pokegama Twp. west. Jan. 5, 8:27 a.m., report of structure ﬁre, Island Resort Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Jan. 7, 7:20 a.m., report of personal injury, I-35, Pine City Twp. west. Jan. 8, 5:20 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, I-35, Pine City Twp. west. Jan. 8, 7:40 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Brook Park Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Jan. 8, 8:28 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, I-35, Pokegama Twp. east. Jan. 8, 8:45 a.m., report of personal injury, I-35/ State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

Jail roster Jan. 4, Steven Kyle Weber, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, assault-5th deg-fear/inﬂict/attemt h..., terroristic threats- reckless disr... Jan. 4, Dale Thomas Pedersen, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, probable cause, assaultdomestic assault- misd. Released Jan. 7. Jan. 4, Elizabeth Frances Anderson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, assaultdomestic assault- misd. Released Jan. 6. Jan. 4, Benjamin Alan Hegstad, awaiting trial/

court, remand-bail, probable cause, drugs- 3rd degree- poss- marijuana. Released Jan. 6. Jan. 5, Shane Alan Maloney, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- poss... Released Jan. 6. Jan. 5, Abigail Faith Weber, warrant, remand-RPR, probation/parole violation, govtobstruct legal process- no fo... Released Jan. 6. Jan. 5, Donald Fred Behrman, book and release, summons, govtobstruct legal process- no fo...; traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- refusal to submit... Released Jan. 5. Jan. 5, Darren Robert Postal, hold for other agency, domestic assault- misdemeanorcomm...; traffic- driving after cancellation. Released Jan. 5. Jan. 5, Christian Michael Saxon, book and release, summons, disturb- disorderly conduct; assault- 5th degree- 2 offenses- same vic w/... Released Jan. 5. Jan. 5, Michael Allen Skalsky, book and release, summons, assault- 5th degree- commits- attempts or th...; disturb- disorderly conduct; disorderly conduct- brawling or fi... Released Jan. 5. Jan. 5, Darlene Kay Hansen, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, remand-bail, traffic- DUI3rd degree. Released Jan. 6. Jan. 5, Shawn Michael Jennrich, hold other agency, drugs-3rd degree -poss... Jan. 5, William Elmer Entner, warrant, dangerous weapon-discharge firearm... Jan. 5, Curtis Leo Chromulak, US, terroristic threats-reckless disreg..., disorderly conduct-disturb an assem... Jan. 6, Samantha Rae Hostutler, under sentence, theft-$500 or less - M. Jan. 6, Nicholas Edwin Coles, warrant, drugs5th degree-possess schedule 1, criminal sexual conduct-5th degree-noncon..., govt-smugglecontraband into prison... Jan. 7, Gregory Allen Mishler, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, disturb- disorderly conduct; assault- 5th degree- fear/inflict/attempt h... Released Jan. 7. Jan. 7, Francisco Villarreal IV, awaiting trial/ court, burg- 2nd degree- res-forced-unknown, rustling and livestock theft-fe, tamper with motor vehicle-ride in/o... Jan. 7, Christopher Ray Nelson, warrant, Pine

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STATE OF MINNESOTA ISANTI COUNTY DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 30-JV-15-167 Case Type: Juvenile In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Lianna M. Letourneau, Parent Joshua James Kenney, Timothy Bassett and William Gilbert, Parent Summons and Notice Termination of Parental Rights Matter NOTICE TO: Timothy Bassett above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s). 1. A Termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Juvenile Court located at 555 18th Ave. SW, Isanti, Minnesota, alleging that parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) to the child(ren) named in the petition should be permanently severed. 2. Notice is herby given that the matter of said Termination of Parental Rights Petition will be called for Pre-Trial hearing before the Juvenile Court located at Isanti County District Court, 555 18th Ave. SW, Isanti, Minnesota, on February 2, 2016 at 1:00 PM and for Court Trial hearing on February 16, 2016 at 9:00 AM or as soon after as the Matter can be heard. 3. YOU ARE ORDERED to appear before the Juvenile Court at the scheduled time and date. 4. You have a right to be represented by counsel. 5. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the Court may still conduct the hearing and grant appropriate relief, including permanently severing the parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) and taking permanent custody of the child/ren named in the Petition. WITNESS, the Honorable James Dehn Judge of District Court BY: /s/ Chantel Powers Senior Court Clerk January 8, 2016 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 14, 21 and 28, 2016

Co. writ, disorderly conduct-offensive/abus..., assault- 5th degree- inflict or attempt bod... brawling or fi... fear of bodily... Jan. 7, Chase William Peterson, remand-bail, burglary- 2nd degree- res- forced- unknown... veh-theft-operate w/o owner consent, fleeing police officer in motor veh... Jan. 7, Richard Alan Huhta, warrant, burg-3rd degree-enters bldg-intent steal. Jan. 7, Jon Craig Belisle, warrant, remand-hold, assault-2nd degree -danger weapon- other weapon, robbery-2nd degree -agg-poss/imply danger... Jan. 8, Spring Dawn Staples, under sentence, domestic abuse no contact order-V. Jan. 8, Chelsea Rae Parson, warrant, probation/ parole violation, asault- domestic assault-misd. Jan. 8, Dakota John Greenly, warrant, drugs-5th degree-possess schedule 1. Jan. 8, Carrie Jean Gerou, parole violation, assault- terrorist threats reckless dis... Jan. 8, Keri Marie Bubb, warrant, stolen propposs-other prop-$501-$2... Jan. 9, Kenneth Louis Dallessandro, awaiting trial/court, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/ control su... Jan. 8, James Joseph Garbow, probable cause, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Jan. 9. Jan. 8, Michael Troy Davis, warrant, theft- take/ use/transf movable p... Released Jan. 8. Jan. 8, Joseph Michael Dunkley, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, drugs-5th degree- poss... Released Jan. 8. Jan. 8, Clayton Steven Johnson, awaiting trial/ court, assaultdomestic assault- misd. Released Jan. 8. Jan. 8, Chester Otto Landers, warrant, remand-RPR, theft-take/use/transfer movable p... Released Jan. 8. Jan 10, Justin St. John, warrant, domestic assault- misd., disturb- disorderly conduct.

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COLLEGE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-15-90 Estate of Edward Allen Franko, Decedent. PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on 2/3/2016, at 9:00 AM, a hearing will be held in this Court at Pine City Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Jacqueline R. Franko, whose address is 34135 Swanson Rd., Askov, MN, 55704 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in  an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: 12/30/15 James T. Reuter Judge of District Court By: Kim Nelson (COURT SEAL) Dated: 12/30/15 LuAnn Blegen Court Administrator By: Kim Nelson Attomey for Petitioner Joseph A. Field Field Law, P.A. 2006 First Ave N.

Suite 201 Anoka, MN, 55303 Attorney License No: 018519X Telephone: (763) 427-9066 FAX: (763) 231-5601 Email: jfield(@jfieldlaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 14 and 21, 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 25th Day of January, at approximately 6:30 p.m., to obtain comments on variance request made by Casey’s Retail Company to allow for reduced setback from an off-street parking and maneuvering area within the required ten foot (10’) setback from a property line. The property involved is located at 920 Main Street S. 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 January 14, 2016 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: Ledin, Hofstad, Troth, & Fleming, Ltd. PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 539 Main Street So. Pine City MN 55063 USA NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: Ledin & Hofstad, Ltd Address: 539 Main Street So. Pine City MN 55063 If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document.

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Dean’s lists Southwest Minnesota State University announced the names of students honored for academic achievement during the fall 2015 semester of study. Elizabeth Elliott of Pine City achieved a grade-point-average of 3.5 or higher to be named to the Honors Dean’s List. Hinckley resident Amy Scullard, a Management major, and Pine City resident Russell Westeren, a Philosophy major, have been named to the dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the fall semester of the 2015-16 academic year. To be eligible, students must have earned not less than a 3.5 semester grade point average and have carried a minimum of 12 credits.

Graduates Kimberly Baxter of Pine City graduated in December from University of Wisconsin-Stout with a Bachelor of Science degree in human development and family studies.

Scholarships The American Legion Auxiliary, Pine City Unit 51 awarded scholarships to second year college students Lindsey Kline, daughter of Donald and Susan Kline, Colton Brant, son of Randall and Debbie Brant, and Dwayne Carr, son of Dwayne Carr Sr. and Danielle Lee. The Auxiliary wishes these students a lifetime of happiness and success.

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Where in the world is the Pioneer? The Pioneer traveled to Byron, Georgia in November for the wedding of Pine City native Dillon Frets and Jessica Tilley. Pine City friends and neighbors Lucy Miller, Moni Shatava and Diane Teich were on hand to help Dillon, Jessica, and his parents, Jaye and Cindy (Pine City Pioneer editor emeritus), celebrate the big day. Bob Carlson (right), formerly of Pine City, stays in touch with events back home while standing in front of the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa (2,700 feet tall) during a recent visit to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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