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Jul 31, 20232 min read

Pine Center for the Arts Welcomes August Gallery

Press Release: Pine Center for the Arts welcomes two artists who work in different media with a shared vision this August. “Reflections:...

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Dalbo Man Charged with Hiding a Runaway Child

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Jul 27, 20232 min read

Dalbo Man Charged with Hiding a Runaway Child

A 36-year-old Dalbo man is facing charges after allegedly hiding a runaway child. According to a criminal complaint from the Pine County...

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Former Burnett County Assistant District Attorney Steffan Sentenced

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Jul 26, 20231 min read

Former Burnett County Assistant District Attorney Steffan Sentenced

Daniel Steffan, the former Assistant District Attorney for Burnett County, was sentenced to over a year in prison this week after he...

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Hinckley City Council Hears Update on Proposed Housing Project

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Jul 26, 20232 min read

Hinckley City Council Hears Update on Proposed Housing Project

The Hinckley City Council recently heard a proposal from Zenith Property Management for a major housing development project. The company...

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One Injured after Hay Wagon was Struck by a Vehicle

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Jul 25, 20231 min read

One Injured after Hay Wagon was Struck by a Vehicle

A 75-year-old Grasston man is in critical condition after the hay wagon he was riding in was struck by a vehicle south of Henriette...

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Work Begins on County Road 9 near Pine City

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Jul 25, 20231 min read

Work Begins on County Road 9 near Pine City

Drivers traveling around the east side of Cross Lake in Pine City should expect slowdowns as work on County Road 9 has begun. According...

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Pine County 4-H Kicks Off County Fair Events

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Jul 24, 20232 min read

Pine County 4-H Kicks Off County Fair Events

The Pine County Fair is just over a week away, but festivities have already begun. About a dozen members of 4-H gathered on Saturday for...

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The Pine City Area History Association Celebrates a Decade

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Jul 21, 20233 min read

The Pine City Area History Association Celebrates a Decade

An interview with Judy Scholin and Julie Berglun of the Pine City Area History Association. The Pine City Area History Association is...

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Pine City Man Charged for Using Social Media to Sexually Exploit Minors

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Jul 20, 20232 min read

Pine City Man Charged for Using Social Media to Sexually Exploit Minors

Press Release: MINNEAPOLIS – A Pine City man has been arrested and charged with soliciting, producing, receiving, and distributing images...

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Marijuana Legalization Posses Problems for County Sheriffs when Issuing Gun Permits

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Jul 19, 20232 min read

Marijuana Legalization Posses Problems for County Sheriffs when Issuing Gun Permits

In just about two weeks, the legislation that legalizes marijuana in the State of Minnesota will take effect. Despite the legalization at...

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Hill Pleads Guilty in Kanabec County Attempted Murder Case

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Jul 17, 20231 min read

Hill Pleads Guilty in Kanabec County Attempted Murder Case

The man accused of attempting to kill an Ogilvie couple in November of last year has pled guilty to several charges in a Kanabec County...

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Pine City Continue Discussions over City Hall Project

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Jul 14, 20231 min read

Pine City Continue Discussions over City Hall Project

The Pine City Council continued its ongoing conversation around moving the Voyageur Bottle Shop and City Hall project during a meeting...

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Hinckley City Council Discusses DNR Proposal to Remove the Grindstone River Dam

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Jul 14, 20232 min read

Hinckley City Council Discusses DNR Proposal to Remove the Grindstone River Dam

The Hinckley City Council discussed its response to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' proposal to remove the Grindstone...

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Pine Tech receives grant for youth workforce development training, and more news

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Jul 13, 20232 min read

Pine Tech receives grant for youth workforce development training, and more news

Pine Technical and Community College in Pine City has received a grant from the state Department of Development and Economic Employment...

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Pine City School District receives prices for renovation projects, and more news

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Jul 12, 20233 min read

Pine City School District receives prices for renovation projects, and more news

The Pine City School District shared the potential cost of the elementary school renovation project during a meeting on Monday night....

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City of Milaca expanding Rec Park skatepark, and more news

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Jul 11, 20233 min read

City of Milaca expanding Rec Park skatepark, and more news

Photos courtesy of Gary Kirkeby The City of Milaca is working on expanding the skatepark at Recreation Park this summer. According to...

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Plastech purchases old Fairview Clinic building, and more news

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Jul 10, 20233 min read

Plastech purchases old Fairview Clinic building, and more news

Plastech in Rush City is in the process of expanding its facilities. The business recently completed a major 33,000-square-foot addition...

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Pine City man faces felony charges in Rock Creek armed robbery case, and more news

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Jul 7, 20233 min read

Pine City man faces felony charges in Rock Creek armed robbery case, and more news

A 58-year-old Pine City man is facing felony charges after the Time Out Bar and Grill in Rock Creek was robbed at gunpoint late Sunday...

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One Injured from High Speed Crash in Braham

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Jul 6, 20231 min read

One Injured from High Speed Crash in Braham

One is recovering following a high-speed crash at a gas station in the City of Braham Wednesday night. According to Braham Police Chief...

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Pine County receives annual report from Midwest Medical Examiner's Office, and more news

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Jul 6, 20233 min read

Pine County receives annual report from Midwest Medical Examiner's Office, and more news

The Pine County Board received its annual report from Dr. Quinn Piper, Chief Medical Examiner of the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office,...

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