Area Municipalities Approve Cannabis Use Ordinances in Public Spaces
Municipalities around east central Minnesota have recently passed ordinances regarding the public use of cannabis. On Tuesday, Sept. 5,...
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Sep 13, 20231 min read
Southbound I-35 Reduced to One Lane between North Branch and Forest Lake
Drivers heading south on I-35 between North Branch and Forest Lake should expect slowdowns as work projects begin on Sept. 14. The...
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Sep 7, 20232 min read
Members of Senate Capital Investment Committee Stop by PTCC
Members of the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee stopped by Pine City on Tuesday, September 5. Part of their stop included a...
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Sep 7, 20232 min read
Rush City Man Charged with Discharging a Firearm
A 21-year-old Rush City man is facing charges after allegedly firing a gun in the air while intoxicated. According to the criminal...
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Sep 5, 20231 min read
Three Dead in Two Separate Incidents in Burnett County
Three are dead in Burnett County following two separate incidents on Friday evening. The first incident happened around 5:01 p.m. when...
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Sep 5, 20231 min read
Crews to Begin Work on Beroun Exit near Pine City
Press Release: The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be installing bridge pier walls on I-35 at the Beroun exit/Pine County...
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Sep 1, 20232 min read
Dalbo Man Facing Additional Charges in Runaway Case
The 37-year-old Dalbo man involved in the case of a runaway Forest Lake teen is now facing additional charges. Shawn Bellach was arrested...
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Aug 30, 20232 min read
Pine Center for the Arts to Open September Gallery
Release: Karen Kozak stated she has been looking for her niche for many years. Karen says “My niche has escaped me for many years....
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Aug 28, 20233 min read
Sandstone Family Named Pine County Farm Family of the Year
Rocky C Ranch, a third-generation farm in Sandstone Minnesota, has been named the Pine County Farm Family of the Year for 2023. The farm...
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Aug 25, 20231 min read
Pine City Receives New Fire Engine
Press Release: The Pine City Fire Department was able to purchase a new Rosenbauer Fire Engine which was delivered on August 3, 2023. The...
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Aug 24, 20231 min read
Burnett County Sheriff Awards Grantsburg Fire Chief, Resident
Burnett County Sheriff Tracy Finch awarded two people for their efforts during an incident on July 2 during a recent county board...
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Aug 23, 20231 min read
One Dead following Rollover Crash in Grantsburg
Update (08.28.23): The Grantsburg Police Department has announced that the driver, identified as Richard F Johnson of Danbury, died on...
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Aug 22, 20232 min read
Pine City School District Terminates SRO Contract
The Pine City School Board voted to terminate its School Resource Officer (SRO) contract with the Pine County Sheriff's Office during a...
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Aug 21, 20232 min read
Pine County Board Signs Letter of Support for Program to Help Children Get Outdoors
The Pine County Board of Commissioners signed a letter of support for a legislative effort to provide Minnesota children more...
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Aug 18, 20231 min read
I-35 crossovers to be constructed in Hinckley area
From a MnDOT press release: The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be starting construction of median crossovers on I-35 on Aug....
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Aug 17, 20231 min read
Rail crossing replacement to close Highway 70 near Braham
A rail crossing replacement will require a full closure of Highway 70 near Braham next week. According to a press release from the...
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Aug 16, 20231 min read
Pine County Operation Community Connect
Press Release: Pine County Health and Human Services is partnering with the United Way to bring a multitude of resources to Pine County...
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Aug 15, 20231 min read
Hinckley City Council Approves Housing Project Proposal
The Hinckley City Council approved the project proposal from Zenith Development to build workforce housing in the lot behind Barry Ave....
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Aug 14, 20232 min read
Hinckley Man Charged in Child's Shooting Death
A 26-year-old Hinckley man is facing manslaughter charges after his 3-year-old son fatally shot himself. According to the criminal...
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Aug 11, 20231 min read
Work on Railroad Crossing in Hinckley Starts Next Week
Drivers traveling through Hinckley on Monday should expect detours and delays while work is done on the 2nd St NW railroad crossing....
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