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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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One Dead following Rollover Crash in Grantsburg

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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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Pine City School District Terminates SRO Contract

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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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Pine County Board Signs Letter of Support for Program to Help Children Get Outdoors

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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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I-35 crossovers to be constructed in Hinckley area

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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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Rail crossing replacement to close Highway 70 near Braham

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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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Hinckley City Council Approves Housing Project Proposal

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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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Hinckley Man Charged in Child's Shooting Death

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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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Work on Railroad Crossing in Hinckley Starts Next Week

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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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Burnett Dairy Cooperative Announces New Bistro in Duluth

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Aug 10, 20232 min read

Burnett Dairy Cooperative Announces New Bistro in Duluth

Press Release: Burnett Dairy Cooperative is set to make a significant expansion by venturing into the thriving Duluth market with the...

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The Pine County Sheriff's Office is Investigating the Death of a Child

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Aug 9, 20231 min read

The Pine County Sheriff's Office is Investigating the Death of a Child

Press Release: Just after 9 p.m. on Aug. 8, Pine County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a medical incident at a home on the...

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Aug 8, 20231 min read

Body recovered in North Branch Township

Isanti County Sheriff’s Office deputies recovered a deceased body in North Branch Township on Monday evening. According to a press...

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GoFundMe Set up for Driver Injured During Pine County Derby

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Aug 7, 20231 min read

GoFundMe Set up for Driver Injured During Pine County Derby

A gofundme has been started for a driver who was injured during the Pine County Derby on Friday night. Jeremiah Mohr was driving in the...

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Pine City Approves Bids for Mill and Overlay Projects

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Aug 7, 20231 min read

Pine City Approves Bids for Mill and Overlay Projects

The Pine City Council approved bids for its 2023 Mill and Overlay projects during a meeting last week. The city rebid this project...

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Pine City Council Passes Moratorium on Sale of Cannabis Products

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Aug 4, 20232 min read

Pine City Council Passes Moratorium on Sale of Cannabis Products

The Pine City Council approved a moratorium on the sale of cannabis during its meeting on Wednesday. The moratorium is designed as an...

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Pine City Chamber now Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Citizen of the Year

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Aug 3, 20231 min read

Pine City Chamber now Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Citizen of the Year

The Pine City Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Outstanding Citizen of the Year. A nominee should be a...

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Aug 2, 20232 min read

Pine County Fair Opens Today

Sometimes called the Greater Minnesota get-together, the Pine County Fair begins this today in Pine City. New this year, the carnival has...

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NCUA Approves Proposal to Merge Spire and Hiway Credit Unions

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Aug 2, 20231 min read

NCUA Approves Proposal to Merge Spire and Hiway Credit Unions

The NCUA has approved a proposal to merge Spire Credit Union and Hiway Credit Union, which could make them Minnesota's fourth-largest...

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Aug 1, 20231 min read

Braham Woman Charged with Assault

A Braham woman is facing charges after she allegedly pointed a handgun at two men. According to the criminal complaint, the Pine County...

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