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County comes together to face opioid epidemic

BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine County has not escaped the epidemic rise of opioid and heroin drug use.

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Community Health and Human Service (HHS) Director Sam Moose and Pine County HHS Director Becky Foss, hosted a forum last week of area health providers who are addressing and accepting respon-

sibility for the problem.

“We’re astounded at the problem in the nation,” said FirstLight Health System Pharmacy Director Dr. Brent Thompson.

He added that death from drug overdoses exceeds accidents.

Thompson placed responsibility around the health industry saying, “Health care has a heavy hand in this.”

There was a huge effort 20 years ago from the drug companies for doc-

tors to prescribe opioids for pain control, he said to a banquet room filled with community members, law enforcement, treatment experts and medical professionals.

“Drug companies spent lots of money marketing this to us.”

Thompson explained the resulting dilemma.

Patients go to doctors looking for something to manage their pain.

The doctors now face the challenge of pain man-

agement without using opioids.

Thompson ended his presentation with an apology.

“I’m really sorry because I’m part of the problem.”

TRIBAL AND COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT Michael Dieter, from the MLBO Tribal Police Department said the reason he wanted to speak at SEE OPIOID, PAGE 14

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(l-r)) Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Community HHS Director Sam Moose and FirstLight Health System Pharmacy Director Dr. Brent Thompson spoke at the forum.

Art in the Park returns May 26

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Another summer of free music is coming to Pine City as the annual Art in the Park concert series kicks off on May 26.

The concerts will be starting earlier on Friday nights in 2017, running from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with food served by local organizations beginning at 5:30 p.m.

And Adrienne Roubinek of the Pine City Arts Council said there’s something else new this year: free bus transportation provided by Arrowhead Transit.

Residents can pick up the bus at three different stops (Westchester Apartments at

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Sweet standards performed by the Pine City Jazz Band are on the menu as Art in the Park hits Robinson Park on May 26. Also on the menu: tasty Sloppy Joes served up by the Pine City Music Boosters.

6 p.m., Senior Dining at 6:10 p.m. or Golden Horizons at 6:20 p.m.), or they can call Arrowhead Transit at 800862-0175 and get picked up at their home.

The bus will drop off and

pick up at the southwest corner of the park by Third Avenue.

“The bus will sit there so you will be able to see it and SEE ART IN THE PARK, PAGE 14

Car crashes into house on Hwy. 70 STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

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Flying high at Field Day Gray skies overhead couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the young athletes at the 49th annual Bill Harter Field Day. More Field Day photos on Page 12.

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A Mora man was injured on May 19 after he ran his vehicle off Highway 70 and into a home west of Rock Creek.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, just after 10 p.m. on May 19, Timothy Graham Ryan, 39, of Mora was traveling eastbound

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on Highway 70 when he lost control of his pickup truck as the road curved to the north.

The vehicle left the roadway and crashed into the nearby house.

The State Patrol reports that Ryan received non-life threatening injuries in the crash, and was taken to FirstLight Hospital, then North Memorial Hospital to

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According to the State Patrol, one resident of the home was also injured as a result of the crash, but did not require hospitalization for those injuries.

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No sun is still fun at Freshwater Fair 2017 A little drizzle didn’t seem to bother the fifth-grade students who came out to the 19th annual Pokegama Lake Association Freshwater Fair event on May 19 to learn about the natural world and the importance of clean water for all living things.

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Seniors ride in style Though one of the tractors bringing the graduating senior class of 2017 through town had a minor malfunction on the Snake River bridge, the students taking the ride were all smiles as they headed into their last day at Pine City High School.

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MAY 25 Ruby’s Pantry The Ruby’s Pantry food distribution is the fourth Thursday of each month at the Armory in Pine City. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and food distribution will take place Thursday, May 25, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. For information call 651-674-0009 or visit www.rubyspantry.org.

MAY 26 PCHS Jazz Band at Art in the Park premiere The Pine City Arts Council premieres Art in The Park 2017 with a free performance by the Pine City High School Jazz Band on Friday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Robinson Park in downtown Pine City. The Pine City Schools Music Boosters will begin serving sloppy joes at 5:30 p.m. New this year is free transportation by Arrowhead Transit from 6-9 p.m. Pick up schedule is 6 p.m. at Westchester Apartments, 6:10 p.m. at the Senior Dining site, and 6:20 p.m. at Golden Horizons Assisted Living. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy the music.

be a special speaker, musical program, and lunch will be served with a free will offering.

Call 320-396-2610 for further information.

MAY 29

War of 1812 at the Fur Post

Memorial Day Parade The annual Memorial Day Parade in downtown Pine City will take place on Monday, May 29. The parade begins at Lakeside Medical Center at approximately 9:30 a.m. The parade will pause at the monument on 3rd Ave. and Main Street before proceeding to Birchwood Cemetery for a ceremony.

Memorial Day Powwow at Mille Lacs Experience a contemporary Memorial Day Powwow honoring veterans past and present.

Hosted by AMVets Post 53 and the Ladies Auxiliary, this free outdoor event will take place on Monday, May 29 outside the Mille Lacs Indian Museum from noon to 5 p.m. Call 320-5323632 or email millelacs@mnhs. org for more information.

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St. Croix State Park Ectothermathon Celebrate all of St. Croix State Park’s cold-blooded wildlife at their annual Ectothermathon Friday through Sunday, May 26 - 28. Learn about snakes, frogs, turtles, fish and bugs through hands-on activities for all ages.

Friday’s programs begin in the Interpretive Center at 10:30 a.m.

Make a “critter craft,” visit the exhibits and play “pond bingo.

Saturday’s programs include a frog pond exploration at 1 p.m., and a visit from the Minnesota Zoomobile Live Reptile Program. On Sunday learn about pollinators with “The secret code of bees and blooms” at 10 a.m. and make a bee house. Visit www.mndnr.gov/stcroix for complete times and presentations, or call 320-384-6615.

MAY 28 Free film fest at Mille Lacs View short and feature films by and about Minnesotan American Indians from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, May 28.

Each screening will include an introduction by the directors or subjects of the films and will be followed by an audience Q&A session. This free event will take place at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post in Onamia. Call 320-532-3632 or email millelacs@mnhs.org for more information.

Royalton Memorial Day Services The public is invited to Memorial Day Services at Royalton Memorial Cemetery Chapel, northeast of Braham, on Sunday, May 28 at 2 p.m. There will

up the trail and back, choosing their own distance. Refreshments will be available upon return. Email kelly.schroeder@ co.pine.mn.us or call 320-5911657 for more information.

Springboard for the Arts, through the East Central Regional Arts Council, offers business skills seminars for artists. The next session is Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3 (deadline to register is May 30) on funding, grant writing and business plan essentials, at 112 Main Ave. S., Braham. To register, or for more information, call the Regional Arts Council office at 320-396-2337, or email info@ecrac.org.

Pine City Memory Cafe Individuals with memory loss and their caregivers and families are invited to come and enjoy fellowship and support with peers in a historic setting at the North West Company Fur Post, 12551 Voyageur Ln., Pine City, on Tuesday, May 30 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Coffee, treats and enjoyable activities are provided at no charge. For more information call 320-629-6356 or visit nwcfurpost@mnhs.org.

JUNE 3 National Trails Day Pine County is hosting a National Trails Day event to bring awareness to the missing 32mile segment of the Willard Munger Trail, called the James L. Oberstar Trail, on Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m., beginning at the Willard Munger Trailhead in Hinckley located 1/2 block west of County Rd. 61 on 2nd Street NW. Local representatives will provide information regarding the proposed trail, the master plan for the trail, and the next steps. After, participants can walk, run, bike, or in-line skate

It’s the War of 1812 and the Americans are attacking British territories. The North West Company, Pine City, is enlisting all able-bodied voyageurs to help defend the business of the fur trade. Join in musket drills, march in formation and make a militia hat on Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call: 320-629-6356; or visit the website: www.mnhs. org/nwcfurpost.

North Chisago Historical Society On Tuesday, June 6 the public is invited to The North Chisago County Historical Society’s meeting, 7 p.m., to learn more about a 1933 fire that killed 29-year-old Alvira Johnson, her unborn child and her seven children. Carrying the blame for their deaths is the father, Albin Johnson of Harris. He has never been found. It is technically still an open case. Nan Hult of North Branch has been trying to unravel the clues surrounding the case for three years. The meeting will feature speaker Brian Johnson, son of Jeanette Johnson, Alvira’s niece. For more information email Ilene Olson Holmberg: ileneoh@gmail.com.

Super Art Saturday at PCftA The public is invited to Super Art Saturday classes at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Saturday, June 3. At 1 p.m. use acrylic glass paint to hand paint an original design from instructor Charlene Herrick on a clay garden pot, or learn the basics of needle-felting from instructor Teresa Kukowski while creating a small picture of a flower. No experience necessary for either class. For cost, information or to register, call 320-629-4924 or visit www.pinecenter.org.

Color Splash 5K Walkers and runners are invited to the FirstLight Health System “Color Splash 5K” run in Mora on Saturday, June 3 at 9 a.m. Run or walk the route (beginning at Library Park) and get blasted with colored powder at stations along the way during this family-friendly community event. Visit www.colorsplash5k. zapevent.com for details and registration.

JUNE 4 East Central MN Pride in the Park For the 13th year, Pine City will be the setting for East Central Minnesota Pride, a LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) pride event and picnic on Sunday, June 4, from noon to 5 p.m. In addition to live music and entertainment there will also be vendors, food, families, friends and more at this free event at Robinson Park in downtown. For details visit eastcentralminnesotapride.com.

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JUNE 8 Summer reading program kick-off Families and children of all ages are invited to the Hinckley Public Library summer reading program kick-off when children’s musician Duke Otherwise stops by on Thursday, June 8 at 1 p.m. With his guitar, tap shoes and distinct baritone, Duke sings hilarious and imaginative songs that all ages will delight in together. Each performance is filled with audience participation and outrageous fun. While the program is free, tickets are required due to limited space. Tickets may be picked up at the library before the program starting on Wednesday, May 31. Call ECRL at 763-3920763 or visit www.ecrlib.org with any questions.

Driver improvement course A 55+ driver improvement course (refresher course) will take place on Thursday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hinckley High School, 201 Main St., Hinckley. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 888-234-1294 or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org.

Those age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a 10 percent discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota law. First time participants must complete the initial eight hours of training and a four hour refresher class every three years to maintain the discount.

JUNE 9 Chamber ‘Vintage’ Golf Classic

JUNE 6 Rep. Nolan mobile offices Members of U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan’s (MN-8) staff will be available to meet with constituents during “Congress Comes to You” meetings on Tuesday, June 6 at the Pine City Senior Dining Site at 11:30 a.m., followed by a meeting at the Pine County Courthouse at 2 p.m. For more dates/locations visit nolan.house.gov/congresscomes-to-you-schedule.

The Pine City Chamber of Commerce annual golf tournament fundraiser is on Friday, June 9 at the Pine City Country Club. Registration for the four-person scramble begins at 11:30 a.m. and includes lunch, 18 holes with cart, and dinner.

There will also be a raffle, door prizes and a prize for “best dressed vintage attire.” Register online by Friday, June 2. Visit www.pinecitychamber.com or call 320-322-4040 for details.

MEETINGS THURSDAY 5/25 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 Pine County LGBT: 7 p.m.

Hinckley City Hall Comm. Room SUNDAY 5/28 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

MONDAY 5/29 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m.

AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church WEDNESDAY 5/31 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Council: 6:30 p.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center THURSDAY 6/1 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m.

Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City Music Boosters: Pine City Pizza Pub, 6:30 p.m.

SENIOR DINING May 29 - June 2 Monday: Dining Site closed for Memorial Day Tuesday: Special of the Day Wednesday: Roasted chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, dilled carrots, dinner roll Thursday: Mushroom/onion pork chop, baked potato with sour cream, broccoli raisin salad, wheat dinner roll, pineapple tidbits Friday: Baked chicken breast/ bun, rosemary roasted potatoes, cucumber/onion salad, wheat bread, strawberry cream dessert Cost is $4.00 for people over 60 and $7.50 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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MAY 25, 2017

Getting warmed up for summer in Pine City Pine City’s not all beautiful, and even the best parts aren’t always beautiful. Late winter and the early part of spring do no town any favors. So I don’t know about you, but it felt like a blessing a week or so ago when it seemed like all the buds on all the trees opened at once, and suddenly we were in a world of green.

My dad likes to tell the story about the guy who kept banging his head against Editor’s a wall. When the doctor asked him why, he said, “BeSoapbox cause it feels so good when I stop.” The end of winter is Mike like that. The green might not mean so much if things Gainor hadn’t been gray and brown for so long.

Jokes and philosophizing aside, I can tell you one thing: this sure does feel good. If you haven’t yet, take a long, slow walk through the streets and get your fill of the spring flowers before they’re all gone. It’s pretty nice to just look up at the old downtown water tower silhouetted against the sky on a sunny day, or head down towards Devils Lake and see the trees rising like a cathedral window up around the railroad tracks. Or ramble around Voyageur Park a bit, look out at the river beneath you and the city above you and just take it all in.

Out the front windows of the Pioneer office these days we can listen to the kids going crazy in the playground in Robinson Park and hear the birds bragging about how fine their nests are coming along. All around town folks are thinking about digging in their gardens, if they haven’t started already. Art in the Park gets going this weekend, which I suppose means it’s practically summer.

So here we go. One of the things I love most about Pine City is how summer brings out the best in the town. These long, warm evenings and golden weekends are precious. Life gets mighty busy, a merry-go-round of tasks and obligations, but this is the time of year to step off the ride for a moment and celebrate all the good things.

I hope you enjoy it. Take a spin out on the boat with friends, listen to some beautiful music in the park, enjoy Freedom Fest and the Fourth of July, catch the sunrise over Cross Lake or the sunset on Pokegama.

Pine City’s summer is full of beauty. Let’s make the most of it.

‘Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?

Thou art more lovely and more temperate.

Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer’s lease hath all too short a date.’

William Shakespeare

May is Mental Health Month Mental Health Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in American lives and to celebrate recovery from mental health problems.

The central message was; mental health and wellness is essential for a person’s overall health and mental health is as imCheryl portant as physical Smetana health.

Therapeutic McHugh Services Agency, Inc (TSA) located Therapeutic in Pine City and Services Agency surrounding communities has been committed to this message since its inception in 1978 through its mission to bring to the community mental health expertise in a spirit of innovation and excellence to help individuals experience mental health, healing, growth and positive development.

The 2017 May is Mental Health Month campaign’s central theme is to raise awareness about trauma and the impact it can have on the physical, emotional and mental well-being of children, families and community.

Trauma is very personal and may occur from a variety of experiences such as physical abuse, abandonment, death of a loved one (ie. child losing a parent), fire or weather de-

struction of a home, dysfunctional parenting, rape and sexual abuse, chronic neglect, accident, war, victim of a crime, etc. The impact varies with the individual who experiences the trauma, how others around them respond to them, resiliency factors and resources available to them. Often specialized support services and or mental health services may be of key importance in supporting the individual help recover from the traumatic experience and the longer term impact on their lives.

Professionals are prepared to offer specific specialized and supportive services to individuals in their healing process so that the trauma does not define who they are and how they function and instead the individual learns how to deal with and manage the experience so it does not impede their healthy functioning and personal well being.

Our organization is dedicated to providing meaningful therapeutic assessment and services to help adults and children who have experienced trauma in their lives. Many of the professionals at TSA are trained in an Evidence Based Practice called Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy. This special approach to mental health services sees therapists combine trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral therapy to guide children and their families to mental health wellness. The clinical staff is helping children, teens and their parents gain knowledge and skills

related to processing trauma; managing distressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; and enhancing safety, parenting skills, and family communication. Additional therapy approaches are available especially for adults.

With respect to Mental Health Month being a national public awareness effort, it is important to note every day – mental health matters for every child, teen, parent, adult. Healthy individuals contribute to the health of communities, and schools as well as in personal relationships and in family living.

We care about breaking the stigma that often can interfere with persons securing professional help they may benefit from.

Fortunately public awareness, and informed individuals and service availability in the local communities including Pine City, North Branch, Cambridge (and in schools in Pine County and Chisago Counties) can help individuals secure professional support when needed with hometown convenience and assured confidentiality. TSA and other professional providers are available to help in the East Central Minnesota region.

For information about TSA, visit www.hoperealized.com or call 320629-7600.

In case of mental health crises, call the Regional Crises Line at 1-800-523-3333.

For more information about mental health providers in general, visit AdultMentalHealth.org.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nature will surprise To the Editor: Another porcupine sighting. Highly unusual and a first in our 25 years of living on this property. It was a nightly visitor in our oak tree, eating the new shoots emerging. When we attempted to “show” it out of the tree, it shot its quills.

Just when you think there’s nothing new, nature will surprise. I framed the quills, maybe an entry in next year’s Image Art Show(ha,ha).

Nancy Golubski and Steve Schadt Pine City

Township road needs repairs To the Editor: Last Thursday evening, May 11 at 7 p.m., a number of the residents using the Island Resort Road attended the Pokegama Township board meeting to ask about the plans to repair the Island Resort Road.

This road is in very poor condition with numerous potholes and has been in this condition for several years with only token repairs made by the township to maintain this road.

The board stated that the road was drivable and was asked by the audience how long it had been since the board had driven this road? Only comment was along the line that if the road had to be resurfaced the property owners and residents would have to be assessed.

The audience asked what was currently being done with the tax money received from these residences and property owners.

The board indicated to the audience that the solution would be to remove the blacktop and change the road back to a gravel road. This would be totally unacceptable to the residents using the Island Resort Road and the customers using the business’s that required the use of this Township road. This road is part of the mail route and is also used by school bus, sanitation trucks, PHASE recycling, and delivery vehicles.

The board was asked about snow removal and was told that it is plowed when they get to it and Mr. Bill Woischke informed the board that he has had his

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employees plow the road. Answer from the board was, “We cannot help it if it is plowed before we get to it.”

I am a recent resident to Woischke properties and am using the road daily and the road does not need speed bumps as the potholes slow traffic down to a crawl to prevent damage to vehicles. I have heard a lot of stories between the Pokegama Town board and Woischke Enterprises and it would be an assumption on my part that if Woischke says it’s black, the board will say it is snowy white.

I have served on many boards and the treatment of the audience by this board was inexcusably rude. Whatever plans the board has were not going to change and to enforce that decision the Chairman adjourned the meeting with no warning. The majority of the crowd left only to learn later, by several that stayed, that the meeting was continued, as it was never officially adjourned by board vote, and continued with agenda items to its actual adjournment.

David DeWitt Pine City

Pine Healthcare Campus opening a group effort To the Editor: The opening of the Pine Healthcare Campus and the Sandstone Business Park on Tuesday, May 9 was a significant event for our community. It replaces the 61 year old hospital with a fully modern facility combining hospital, clinic, pharmacy and assisted living residence in one convenient location.

This very large and ambitious project required a cooperative effort between the City of Sandstone, the North Pine Area Hospital District and the new tenants. The total cost to bring these projects to this point was about $36 million dollars.

• The Hospital District contribution to this effort was about $21.6 million. It was financed through a revenue bond loan, which will be paid back by leasing of the facility to Essentia.

• Essentia Health contributed about

$3.5 million to provide equity for the loan to complete the clinic and pharmacy portion of the Pine Healthcare Campus.

• The City of Sandstone financed an estimated $6.5 million through a local bond issue, funds from the Federal Economic Development Administration and funds from the State of Minnesota.

This funds the road, bridge, utility and other infrastructure needs.

• Golden Horizons is building the new assisted living and specialty care facility for about $4.5 million.

The North Pine Area Hospital District, composed of five cities and 13 townships, is proud to have been a major partner in this project. We are grateful to all who helped make this possible.

Ron Osladil, chair North Pine Area Hospital District

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To the Editor: Forty-one years ago on Memorial Day weekend I had arrived home from my first year in college and was preparing to head to Pine City where my parents had a cabin along the Snake River. As I was loading the mower into the car on that Saturday morning my dad received a phone call from the Pine County Sheriff’s Office. They informed us that numerous cabins along the river had been broken into the night before, including ours, but for some reason the thieves decided that they would become arsonists and burned our cabin to the ground. We arrived later that morning to find our cabin in a pile of ashes.

My dad and I built that cabin with our own hands. Hundreds of hours of hard work were now laying in rubble. To this day we have never been told that the culprits have been arrested.

So, this letter is to you, the person(s) who burned down my family’s dreams 41 years ago. I assume you were about 20 years old when you did this so that would make you about 60 years old now.

I just thought you should know that I still think about that day and what you did. I doubt that you will ever confess to what you did, but I just thought you should know that your crime is not going away, not to me anyway.

Rick Flacksbarth Fargo, North Dakota

To the Editor: Governor Dayton will soon decide whether or not to provide middle-class Minnesotans with $1.15 billion in tax relief. I voted in favor of the proposal which had been crafted by a joint House/Senate conference committee.

From the beginning, the goal of this bill was to target the middle class and give them the tax relief they need. I’m pleased this House/Senate compromise will benefit hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans, and am hopeful the governor will consider signing it.

Here’s how middle-class Minnesotans would benefit under this proposal: • Nearly 322,000 senior citizen tax returns (single and married filing jointly) would receive tax reductions by increasing the income limit thresholds for the taxation of social security income. For example, seniors making $50,000 would see an average tax savings of $425.

• 65,000 students will receive an average of a $414 reduction in their taxes through a first-in-the-nation tax credit for student loan payments.

• Approximately 240,000 farmers could receive property tax relief to reduce their disproportionate share of school district debt service by reducing the

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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS FOR THE LINE 3 PIPELINE PROJECT Issued: May 15, 2017 Under the authority of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Enbridge Energy’s proposed Line 3 Pipeline Project has been made available for public review and comment. At the direction of the MPUC, this DEIS has been prepared by the Minnesota Department of Commerce (Department) in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to evaluate the potential human and environmental impacts of the proposed Line 3 Project.

The Department is accepting comments on the DEIS through July 10, 2017. Comments may be submitted orally during public meetings scheduled for June 6-22 (see schedule below) or in writing. Substantive comments will be addressed in a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS).

Public Comment Period Comment Period: Email address: U.S. Mail:

Fax: Important:

Written comments will be accepted through Monday, July 10, 2017. Comments may be emailed, mailed, or faxed.

Pipeline.Comments@state.mn.us Jamie MacAlister, Environmental Review Manager Minnesota Department of Commerce 85 7th Place East, Suite 280 St. Paul MN 55101-2198 651-539-0109 Please include the docket numbers CN-14-916 and PPL-15-137 on all comments.

Comments will be made available to the public via the MPUC’s electronic docketing system (eDockets) and the Department’s website, except in limited circumstances consistent with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Personal information is not edited or deleted from submissions.

Public Information Meetings Each public information meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about the information contained in the EIS and to provide oral or written comments into record. A court reporter will record all oral comments; comment forms will be available for persons who wish to provide written comments.

Public information meetings will be held as follows:

DATE Tuesday, June 6, 2017

TIME 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

LOCATION Rice Lake Community Center 13830 Community Loop Bagley, MN 56621

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

IRA Civic Center 1401 Northwest 3rd Avenue Grand Rapids, MN 55744

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Park Rapids High School Cafetorium 401 Huntsinger Avenue Park Rapids, MN 56470

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Palace Casino Hotel 16599 69th Avenue Northwest Cass Lake, MN 56633

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Downtown Fair Center 107 West 7th Avenue Floodwood, MN 55736

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Central Lakes College, Classroom E54, 501 West College Drive Brainerd, MN 56401

Friday, June 9, 2017

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Maslowski Wellness & Research Center 17 5th Street Southwest Wadena, MN 56482

Monday, June 12, 2017

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive Hinckley, MN 55037

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

East Lake Community Center 36666 State Highway 65 McGregor, MN 56718

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College 2101 14th Street Cloquet, MN 55720

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Intercontinental Hotel Saint Paul 11 East Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55101

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Staples Community Center 425 4th Street Staples, MN 56479

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Initiative Foundation 405 1st Street Southeast Little Falls, MN 56345

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Henry's Catering and Banquet Hall 6774 MN-25 Foley, MN 56329

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Phoenix Hotel & Banquet Center 210 MN-23 Milaca, MN 56353

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Friday, June 16, 2017

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The Grand Event Center 2025 Rowland Road Mora, MN 55051

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Marshall County Central High School 310 West Minnesota Avenue Newfolden, MN 56738

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Hallock City Hall 163 3rd Street SE Hallock, MN 56728

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Ralph Engelstad Arena, Imperial Room 525 Brooks Avenue North Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Plummer Senior Citizen Center 185 Minnesota Street Plummer, MN 56748

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Gully Community Center 120 Main Street Gully, MN 566463

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Sanford Center and George W. Nielson Convention Center 1111 Event Center Drive Northeast Bemidji, MN 56601

DEIS Availability The DEIS can be viewed on the Department’s Line 3 website: mn.gov/commerce/energyfacilities/line3.

The DEIS can also be viewed through the MPUC’s website: mn.gov/puc. Under the heading Search Documents or File Here, select eDockets and enter the year and the docket number (“14” and “916” or “15” and “137”).

Electronic copies of the DEIS will be available at the public information meetings listed above. Copies on CD can also be requested from Department staff (see contact information below).

Electronic copies of the DEIS will also be available for viewing at the following public libraries: • Hennepin County Library • Milaca Community Library • Thief River Falls Public Library Minneapolis Central Library • Mora Public Library • Red Lake Falls Public Library • Crookston Public Library • Hinckley Public Library • McIntosh Public Library • Bemidji Public Library • Wheaton Public Library • Bagley Public Library • Duluth Public Library • Morris Public Library • Park Rapids Area Library • Kitchigami Regional Library • Benson Public Library • Wadena City Library • Great River Regional Library • Olivia Public Library • Crosslake Area Library • East Central Regional • Sibley County - Gaylord Public • McGregor Public Library Cambridge Public Library Library • Carlton Public Library • Fergus Falls Public Library • St. Peter Public Library – Central • Cass Lake Community Library • Montevideo Public Library Library • Grand Rapids Public Library • Willmar Public Library • Le Sueur Public Library • Great River Regional Library – • Blue Earth County Library • Waseca-Le Sueur Library Staples Public Library • Rochester Public Library • Albert Lea Public Library • Great River Regional Library – • Hallock Public Library • Austin Public Library Little Falls Public Library • Godel Memorial Library • Foley Public Library

Project Description Enbridge Energy (Enbridge) is proposing to construct a new oil pipeline in Minnesota to replace its existing Line 3 pipeline. The new pipeline would follow the existing Line 3 pipeline from North Dakota to the Clearbrook Terminal in Clearwater County, MN. From the Clearbrook Terminal eastward, the pipeline would be constructed in a new right-of-way, south of the existing Line 3, ending at an existing terminal in Superior, Wisconsin. Enbridge is proposing that the existing Line 3 pipeline be permanently deactivated and remain in place.

Enbridge's proposed Line 3 project requires two approvals from the MPUC – a certificate of need (CN) and a route permit. Enbridge applied to the Commission for these approvals in April 2015.

State of Minnesota Review Process The Minnesota Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) requires that an EIS be prepared for major governmental actions that have the potential for creating significant environmental impacts. To fulfill its MEPA responsibilities, the Commission authorized the preparation of a joint EIS that addresses Enbridge's CN and route permit applications. The Department has prepared the EIS in cooperation with the DNR and MPCA. Upon completion of the final EIS, public hearings will be held in the project area to address Enbridge’s CN and route permit applications. Decisions by the Commission on Enbridge's CN and route permit applications are anticipated in the spring of 2018.

How to Learn More Department of Commerce Line 3 Website: mn.gov/commerce/energyfacilities/line3.

Project Mailing List: Sign up to receive notices about project milestones and opportunities to participate (e.g., meetings and comment periods). Contact docketing.puc@state.mn.us, 651-201-2204, or 800-657-3782 with the docket numbers (14-916 or 15-137), your name, mailing address, and email address.

Subscribe to the Docket: In addition to the project mailing list, interested persons can receive email notification every time new documents are filed in the CN and route permit dockets for this project by signing up at: mn.gov/puc. Under the heading Email Alerts for New Documents Filed, select Subscribe and follow the prompts.

Full Case Record: See all documents in the record for this project via the Commission’s website: mn.gov/puc. Under the heading Search Documents or File Here select eDockets and enter the year and the docket number (“14” and “916” or “15” and “137”).

Project Contacts Department of Commerce Jamie MacAlister, Pipeline.Comments@state.mn.us, 651-539-1775 or 800-657-3794 Ray Kirsch, 651-539-1841 or 800-657-3794 Public Utilities Commission Kevin George, Public Advisor, 651-201-2251 or 800-657-3782 Scott Ek, Energy Facilities Planner, 651-201-2255 Enbridge Energy 855-788-7805 This document is available in alternative formats (e.g., large print or audio). Please call 651-539-1530 (voice) to request format.

If any reasonable accommodation is needed to enable you to fully participate in these meetings (e.g., sign language, foreign language interpreter, large print materials), please contact Commerce at 651-539-1530 or 800-657-3794 at least one week in advance of the meeting.

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Two motors lost in Snake River in 1942 10 Years Ago, 2007

the proud parents of a son, Robert Allen, born May 21.

75 Years Ago, 1942

Tyler Swanson wound up for his discus throw at Pine City Elementary’s Field Day and Hunter Warner cleared the bar with his high jump. Field Day is a day for friends and family, for picnics and pictures and this year for a lot of fun in the sun.

The Pine City School Board agreed to participate in the Alternative Facilities Bonding and Levy program which will update the air conditioning and air quality at the high school. The cost of the project is $6.2 million.

As this year’s golf season gets into full swing, many are feeling the absence of a dear friend and founding mother of women’s golf in Pine City.

Years Jeanne Sauser excelled at the sport.

This year the Morning Glories womAgo en’s league has dedicated its season in memory of Sauser.

Donna The Memorial Day parade will kick off the Pine City High School’s sumHeath mer schedule. The band will feature a variety of performances both locally and in neighboring communities.

The Pine City boys tennis team is ready to play in the state tournament after their impressive finish in the section tournament.

Student Achievers are second grader Drew Steele, son of Jeff and Karen Steele, and 12th grader Chris Schlomka, son of Scott and Suzanne Schlomka.

Track Athletes of the Week are Tom Miche’, Jordan Clementson, Trever McNally, Karina Nordrum, Dani Pangerl, Marie Bellinger, Holly Staples, Danny Hambly and Josh Skalicky.

Pine City’s Students of Excellence, Ashley Greig, Abby Olson, Sarah Vandenberg and Nathan Stolt, received plaques recognizing the honor.

25 Years Ago, 1992 People will gather in Robinson Park, Pine City, May 29 for the first Art in the Park concert of the summer season. The Pine City Jazz Band opens the series of musical events and the Boy Scouts will serve brats and hot dogs beginning at 6 p.m.

Cold winds and cloudy skies didn’t keep hundreds of Pine City area residents from taking part in Memorial Day services. This year the highlight of the ceremony was the dedication of a new monument which honors veterans who fought and died in WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The impressive black granite memorial stands on the courthouse lawn next to the WWI monument.

Seventy-four Pine City High School students graduated on May 31. Nathan Jones was valedictorian and Jory Johnson and Jenna Jambeck were co-salutatorians.

The city will spend $237,621 to construct a building

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Train still rolling in 1969

Seventy-three seniors received their diplomas from Pine City High School at commencement exercises held May 27.

Acting on request of President Roosevelt, Gov. Harold E. Stassen this week issued an order setting a speed limit of 40 miles per hour for Minnesota motorists, with certain exceptions, and asking drivers to observe this limit.

Dr. Nethercott had the misfortune to lose his big 16 hp motor in the Snake River last Sunday while giving the boat a work-out. The motor was chained to the rear of the boat with a light chain, but the weight of the motor snapped the chain when the clamps holding it to the boat became loose and it whipped off. This is the second motor lost this season. Some of the boys are rigging up equipment to drag the river bottom and it is expected that they will both be recovered.

100 Years Ago, 1917

One hundred years after last week’s Years Ago photo, the train depot still looks much the same in 1969, but note the smokestack of the Land ‘O Lakes creamery rising to the left in the background.

in the industrial park that it will lease to Mercury Technologies.

Fourth graders in Pine City worked all year to collect pop tops. Their goal was to collect a million of them. The final count was 635,610 and Mark Auers and Holly Towle were two of the most ambitious collectors.

The class raised $260.40. The money was donated to the Ronald McDonald House which helps families whose children are hospitalized for extended periods of time.

Second Lt. Lorrie E. Larson has graduated from the officer rotary wing aviator course and received the silver wings of an Army aviator at Fort Rucker, Daleville, Alabama.

A study of loons from northern and central regions of the state has shown the loons may be at risk for mercury poisoning.

Several of the trees in the courthouse lawn have been removed to let more sun in.

Folks from the village and farms gathered at the cemetery and considerable work was done cleaning the lots and streets, giving the property a much more presentable appearance for the Decoration Day ceremonies and throughout the summer.

Wouldn’t it be a good idea for the street commissioner to have a new sidewalk built on Third Ave. near Seventh Street?

50 Years Ago, 1967 Fire of unknown cause, aided by strong winds, completely destroyed a barn on the old Mike Connaker farm Memorial Day and did some damage to an adjacent granary and machine shed.

Nineteen Girl Scouts from Troop 43 spent an evening cleaning up the public boat landing area on the Snake River. Their work proved needed as they picked up two garbage cans full of bottles, cans and miscellaneous articles. A picnic supper was enjoyed by all after their task was complete.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Pangerl, Pine City, on the birth of their daughter, Susan Elizabeth, on May 20. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Lofgren, Pine City, are

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Shows start each night at 6:30 p.m. If it rains, shows will move from the Hinckley Bandshell to the Hinckley Community Center. Come early and bring your favorite lawn chair to get a good spot!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council thanks to legislative appropriations from the Arts and Cutlural Heritage Fund.

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‘The Voice’ star Kat Perkins headlines East Central Pride PRESS RELEASE

On Sunday, June 4, Pine City will again be the setting of one of the few rural, small-town LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) pride celebrations in the world, ‘East Central Minnesota Pride.’

This year marks the 13th anniversary of the event, which offers music, food and a rendezvous of friends, family and community in Robinson Park in downtown Pine City. This year’s gathering promotes the theme “Pride Persists” and will be held from noon to 5 p.m. rain or shine.

Headlining Pride is Kat Perkins, a semifinalist on NBC’s The Voice, performing a Sia tribute called “Sia Later,” as well as Mark Joseph and The American Soul, a rock, blues and soul band.

Twin Cities Public Television’s Val Mondor returns as this year’s emcee.

Always a family-friendly, alcohol and tobacco free event, this year the Wyoming Creative Arts Community will have their “Kids Can Be Artists, Too!” booth which encourages kids of all ages to get creative with some paint, a brush and a blank canvas.

This celebration serves the five-county region of East Central Minnesota of Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec and Mille Lacs counties. It caters to towns as tiny as Denham (pop. 34) in northern

Pine County to regional centers such as North Branch (pop. 10,215) in central Chisago County.

East Central Minnesota Pride is an all-volunteer group which involves many collaborators including East Central Minnesota Men’s Circle, East Central Minnesota Purple Circle, East Central Minnesota chapter of PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), Rural Aids Action Network, Rainbow Health Initiative and OutFront Minnesota, among others.

Several businesses throughout the region support and help sponsor the event as well, and this activity is funded through a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council through an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s General Fund.

East Central Minnesota Pride kicks off the first such celebration in Minnesota in June, during what‘s been proclaimed as “Pride Month” across the country. “Our goal has always been to provide support and friendship for LGBT and other diverse people living in the rural areas of Minnesota,” said Don Quaintance, a founding Pride Board member. “This event brings people from all walks of life together in friendship, community and progress in understanding. It truly exemplifies the statement: ‘All are welcome here.’”

Is that a weed? Gardeners, know your enemy

BY KARI HOLMBERG PINE COUNTY MASTER GARDENER

A weed is sometimes defined simply as a plant growing where we don’t want it. Many weeds that we battle daily were brought here purposefully by European settlers, for food, medicine or brewing. But since gardeners usually like to pick and choose what they grow, learning to control the undesirables is a regular part of gardening.

A good place to start is by learning to identify weeds as plants, with names, life cycles,

favored growing conditions and methods of reproduction, just like any other plants. A great tool to use to help identify a weed is the University of Minnesota Extension Yard and Garden website at www.extension.umn.edu. Just click onto “Is This Plant a Weed?” Then click through a series of photo-based prompts and compare your weed to the photos.

For instance, when Yellow Nutsedge, Cyperus esculentus, first appeared in my garden paths, I thought it was charming. However, when I noticed how fast it was multiplying,

I used this website to learn that it reproduced both by rhizomes, and marble sized tubers that it leaves in the soil. Now I know it is also on the Minnesota Secondary Noxious Weed list. (However, it does make an interesting dried flower arrangement, as do the seed pods of Velvet Leaf).

Weed ID sites usually break down their descriptions into Broadleaf, Glasslike, and Woody. Then stems, leaf shape and alignment, color, flowers, and growing conditions are all examined. There are lots of good internet ID sites for weeds.

Here are a few worth checking: http://fieldcrop.msu.edu/uploads/documents/Ncr607.pdf; http://weeds.cropsci.illinois. edu/weedid.htm, U of Illinois, good illustrations of plant structure for identification; https://extension.umd.edu/ hgic/common-chickweed, University of Maryland; http://wssa.net/wssa/weed/ weed-identification/, Weed Science Society of America.

Just like undesirable grasses and sedges, weeds are easier to control in certain stages of their life cycle. They are easier and more effective to pull in

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wet soil than dry. Some weeds can be used to fuel your compost pile, but only if they are pulled before they go to seed and do not spread by rhizomes.

Remember, weeds are tough survivors, and frequently their seeds can live for many years in the soil, waiting for favorable germination conditions.

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Baseball team goes 1-1 on the road

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Playing two games this past week, the boys baseball team went 1-1. The Dragons record now stands at 6-6 on the season, and the playoffs are just around the corner. Pine City played two contests on the road in the past seven days, but had a third canceled due to rain. In the lone victory, Pine City won in thrilling fashion in extra innings.

ONAMIA 2, PINE CITY 0 Played in Onamia on Tuesday, May 16, the Dragons fell behind early and were just never able to mount much offense. The Panthers took the lead on a two RBI double in the second inning.

“Pitching was strong on both sides,” said Dragons head coach Monty Petersen. “Jake Rademacher did well, going six innings, giving up two runs, five hits and striking out two.”

Rademacher also had one of the Dragons’ six hits in the contest.

Brendan Westbrook led the offense with two hits. Also earning hits for Pine City were Austin Hansmann, Isaiah Gonyea and Drew Steele.

Playing two days later in Ogilvie, the outcome would be much better.

PINE CITY 4, OGILVIE 3 (8 INNINGS) Down 3-2 heading into the top of the seventh inning, Pine City would make some gritty plays to come out with a win. A timely hit by Rademacher scored the tying run when he turned on a 2-2 pitch and earned an RBI single. After holding the Lions scoreless in the bottom of the seventh, Duke Waxberg bunted in the go-ahead run in the eighth.

The Dragons would hold the Lions at bay in the bottom of the eighth and earn the victory.

“Big (hits) by Jake and Duke,” said coach Peterson. “Also, we were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error.”

Nick Hansmann started the game for Pine City Dragons Varsity. He tossed seven innings, allowing three runs, six hits and striking out eight. Nick Hansmann also had a very good day at the plate, notching a team-high three hits. Jake Lunceford also had a hit.

If weather cooperates, the Dragons have three games remaining on their regular season schedule. Pine City is currently a .500 ball club but will need some things to bounce their way to finish with a winning record as the upcoming opponents are tough in Braham and Hinckley-Finlayson.

KRIS CLEMENTSON

Members of the PCHS track team that received either All Conference or Honorable Mention.

Both boys, girls track teams dominate at GRC

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Great River Conference Championship Track and Field meet was held at East Central High School on Friday, May 19.

Pine City’s teams, both boys and girls, dominated the action yet again.

The Dragons girls won the Conference Championship for the fourth year in a row, and the Dragons boys won for the third

year straight.

“It was a very exciting meet as there were many tough battles in many events,” said head coach Jared Clementson, who was also voted Boys GRC Coach of the Year.

“Even though weather conditions weren’t the best, we still managed to have many personal best performances. I am very proud of both of our teams and the hard work that they have put in through-

out the season to be able to win the conference championship.”

First place finishers at the event earn All-Conference status while second place finishers earn Honorable Mention status.

Pine City’s girls team finished with 183.5 points, 34.5 points ahead of second place Rush City. The squad had six girls who earned All Conference by SEE TRACK, PAGE 10

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TRACK: from page 9 winning seven of the 18 events, while 11 girls won Honorable Mention.

Elsie Lundquist had a banner day. She won the 100m hurdles in a time of 16.86 and then went on to win the triple jump in 33’ 4.75” and the high jump with a height of 5’ 1”. Lundquist also placed second in the long jump (15’ 3.5”). Lundquist was voted as the GRC Female Athlete of the Year by the head coaches for her superb performance throughout the meet.

Steele won the 800m in a time of 2:31.34, running a strategically smart race. Marin Foss won the 3200m run in a time of 12:54.30, with teammate Ashli Webster coming in second place in a time of 13:04.57.

The Dragons also did well in the relays.

The 4x800m relay of

Grace Langmade, Grace Grubbs, Lydia Adams and Steele won in a time of 10:59.39. The same girls also won the 4x400m relay in a season-best time of 4:21.77. Earning a second place in the 4x200m relay was Aaleaha Thieman, Kaylee Prihoda, Alexis Thieman and Ellaina Johnson. Kelsey Erickson, Kensi Tayerle, Pankonin and Johnson also placed second in the 4x100m relay with a time of 55.39.

Adams placed second in the 1600m with a personal best time of 5:48.56.

Natalie Cahill placed second in the 100m hurdles in a time of 18.16.

The Dragons boys were equally impressive, winning by a large margin.

The Dragons racked up 245 points, besting second place Rush City by a whopping 137. Having their best meet of the season, the Dragons saw 13 boys claim All-Conference honors for their efforts in winning 11 of the 18 events. Many of them earned this honor

in two or three events.

Four boys earned Honorable Mention honors for placing second.

Adam Seals won the long jump in a season’s best of 21’ 4.75” and also won the high jump with a height of 6’ 1”. Seals was a part of the winning 4x100m relay also consisting of Aaron Pulkrabek, Tryston West and Brandon Haskovec. Seals tied for the longest triple jump of the day at 39’ 5” but lost on the tie breaker. Seals was voted as the GRC Male Athlete of the Year by the head coaches for his superb performance throughout the meet.

Pulkrabek won the 100m dash in a time of 11.63 with teammate Haskovec (11.78) placing second. Eli Grubbs won both the 1600m in a personal best time of 4:38.74, with teammate Tommy Ryan placing second in a personal best time of 4:46.74. Grubbs also won the 800m in a time of 2:05.35. Riley Palmer won the 400m dash in a personal best time of 55.11,

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Alaina Steele on her way to a 4 x 400 relay win, with several teammates cheering her on.

with teammate Ryan (55.88) placing second.

Ryan went on to win the 3200m run in a time of 10:42.00. West placed second in the 200m dash in a time of 25.00, and Haskovec placed second in the high jump (6’ 0”).

All four of the Dragons relay teams won by large margins. Pine

City’s 4x800m relay team of Austin Eckert, Remington Steele, Noah Miller and George Ausmus won in a time of 9:18.99.

The 4x200m relay team of West, Quentin Miklya, Adam Archambault and Nathan Kleppe won in a time of 1:39.48. The 4x400m relay team of Palmer, Eckert, Reming-

ton Steele and Grubbs won in a time of 3:43.75.

Up next for the Dragons was the Sub-Section 18A meet in Milaca on Tuesday, May 23 starting at 3:30 p.m. Individuals who placed in the top four, and relays that placed in the top two, head to the Section 5A meet at St. John’s University on May 31.

Softball team finishes regular season on a high note

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Result: Dragons victorious over Lions 12-2 Where/When: At Ogilvie on Friday, May 19 What happened: With weather related cancellations on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday, the Dragons made the most of their one opportunity this past week, picking up their third victory of the season. Pine City got on the board in the first inning when Josie Toman walked as the lead-off batter, and stole her way home throughout the inning for the first. Then, the floodgates opened. Grace Gerold cleared the bas-

es later in the inning with a nice base hit to drive in two runs. Carla Wimmer and Genoa Gregg also had big hits in the first inning, and Pine City was up 5-0 after the first and the offense continued throughout the game.

Jolie Wictor and Belle Helseth were on the mound, giving up only six hits in the game.

“It was a good end to the regular season with high quality defense surrounded by timely at bats,” said head coach Jena Dennis.

What it means: Pine City finished the regular season on a high note, and with a 3-13 record.

Up next: Section 7AA Playoffs are set to begin.

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Another perfect score, and 18 Dragons prepare to head to State Under wet and rainy conditions, Hunter Carl shot the Pine City High School’s fifth perfect round on Sunday. This is the second time Hunter has hit 25 of 25 targets this season.

As a team, they’ve been averaging in the 66-68 percent range. This is the highest average in the three year history of the team. Eighteen Dragons will be going to Alexandria on June 18 to shoot at the state tournament.

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Golfers wrap up regular season, earn GRC honors

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

As quickly as it seemingly started, the regular season for the Pine City golf team has come to an end. The squad competed in its final Great River Conference meet on Thursday, May 18 at Cuyuna in Aitkin. In the final standings, both the Dragons boys and girls would finish second in the conference on the season.

“The day started off cold for our last conference meet of the year,” said head coach Adam Jensen. “But we were happy to be golfing and the day warmed up a little as the day went on.”

For the day, the boys ended up taking second with a team score of 338.

Ryan Gamec shot the team low score of 85, followed by Justin Gamec with an 86, Luke Murphy with an 88, Alex Wimmer with 107 and Josh Doenz with 96.

The girls took third for the day with a team score of 437. The team low score was shot by Ally Tracy with a 102. Anna Miller shot a 115, Kristina Knutson shot a 116, Lindsay Miller shot a 104 and Taylor Kline shot a 131.

After the final results were compiled, the Dragons boys came out second in the conference on the season, trailing only Conference Champion Rush City. Pine City only missed first place

by four points on the season. Murphy and Justin Gamec were both named All-Conference players while Ryan Gamec was named All-Conference and Conference MVP. “I am very proud of all of our boys and how hard they have worked to get where we are,” said Jensen. “With only one senior on the boys’ team this year, I am excited for these boys to have another shot at the conference title next year.”

Pine City’s girls team finished behind only Moose Lake/Willow River in the final standings, and just missed first place by three points.

Three girls were named All-Conference with Anna Miller, Lindsay Miller and Tracy earning the distinction.

“I am very proud of all of our girls and how hard they have worked to get where we are,” added Jensen. “We are losing three seniors on the girls’ team and they will be tough to replace, but we have some good young golfers who will need to step up and fill those places for us next year. But for now, we are putting all our focus on the subsection meet that we have coming up, and trying to make our season last as long as we can.”

The section meet is set for May 31 and June 1 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik.

Tennis team takes last 2 regular season meets, first section meet

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Last week the Dragons boys tennis team wrapped up their regular season and kicked off the Section 6A tournament. The Dragons earned three wins and improved their season record to an impressive 11-3.

PINE CITY 7, EVELETH GILBERT 0 Earning a clean sweep on the road on Monday, May 15, the Dragons played well. Eighth grader Parker Sell continued his impressive season with a victory (7-5, 6-3), followed by wins at second singles

by Tanner Wicktor (6-1, 6-2), at third singles with Nate Webster (6-0, 6-0), and at fourth singles by Logan Johnson (6-7, 6-3, 10-6). The doubles play was also great for the Dragons, led by Jared Kotek and Jonah Bergstrom at first doubles (6-3, 6-0), who won handily. Pine City’s second doubles pairing of Dusty Bergstrom and Alex Laven (6-4, 6-1) was victorious, as was third doubles tandem Jake Lindblom and Beau Steele (6-3, 6-1).

“We left the rainy Pine City area for a sunny afternoon in Eveleth,” said coach Rick Engelstad excitedly. “Dragons dominated the match winning convincingly. Our doubles dominated from the outset and really set the tone of the match.

Singles completed the sweep by battling through a couple tough matches.”

The following day, the Dragons would travel to face Benson at St. Cloud Apollo and would earn another solid victory.

PINE CITY 6, BENSON 1 Improving to 10-3 on the season, Pine City won all but one match.

Kotek took his turn at first singles and walked away with an easy victory (6-0, 6-0) while never dropping a game. Second singles saw Sell also win in dominant fashion (6-1, 6-0). Pine City completed the singles sweep with wins at third

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Despite an impressive run, the team fell to Foley and attention will now focus on individual competition.

singles for Wicktor (6-1, 6-0), and at fourth singles for Webster (6-0, 6-1).

First doubles didn’t win, however the second and third doubles teams were again victorious. Dusty Bergstrom paired with Laven to earn a victory (6-2, 6-4) at second doubles, and Pine City’s final point came from Lindblom and Steele (6-0, 6-0).

“The road warriors were at it again,” said Engelstad. “We traveled to St. Cloud to meet section foe Benson half way to cut down on both of our travels. Our singles played extremely well, only losing a total of three games between the four matches. Tried out new doubles combinations and they did a nice job as well.”

The match signaled the end of the regular season. Pine City’s next task would be to face New London-Spicer in the opening round of the Section 6A Tournament on Thursday, May 18.

PINE CITY 7, NEW LONDON-SPICER 0 The Dragons were seeded #3 in the 6A Section Tournament, and were more than happy to open at home. Sell took care of business at

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Dusty Bergstrom won at second singles (6-1, 6-0), Wicktor was a winner at third singles (6-3, 6-0), and Webster cruised at fourth singles (6-0, 6-1). The doubles teams were also on their game. Kotek and Jonah Bergstrom won in straight sets (6-2, 6-0) as did Laven and Santiago Ospino (6-0, 6-0) at second doubles, and Lindblom and Steele at third singles (6-1, 6-0).

“Solid win for the Dragons across the board for a clean sweep,” said Engelstad. “The boys were ready and came out and played very good tennis. We call this the terminal season; with a loss the team is done. The boys know what is at stake and I really believe that they are up for the challenge of the section tournament.”

Unfortunately for Pine City, things didn’t go as planned at home on Monday, May 22 against Foley.

Pine City’s season as a team came to an end. The squad will now shift its focus to the individual section tournament. Full coverage in next week’s Pioneer.

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Frosty Field Day fun Chilly temps on Field Day Friday, May 19 didn’t stop the kids at Pine City Elementary from giving it their all at the Bill Harter Classic.

The rain held off and events – from high jump, relays, shot put and more – went on at the annual event.

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Our Classic Car & Truck Show is a part of a three day celebration for Grantsburg’s Big Gust Days, honoring the memory of Anders “Big Gust” Anderson, Grantsburg’s legendary 7 foot, 6 inch tall village marshal of the early 1900’s. There are several events for the entire family to enjoy— the Antique, Classic Car & Truck Show, Antique & Classic Tractor Show, Motorcycle Show, a Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Department and a Golf Tournament at the Grantsburg Golf Course.

If you are planning to attend our Car Show, I would like to ask you to please take the time to fill out our Pre-Registration Form and let us know what you will be bringing to the show. The more people and vehicles we can get Pre-Registered the less time it takes for us to check you in and the more time you get to enjoy the Show. If you know of anyone else who has a vehicle they would like to bring please let them know about the show, we always like to see new faces and different vehicles. We look forward to seeing you on June 3rd, 2017!

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These three girls finished the regular season strong and all three were named All-Conference. They are focused and ready to finish the last few days of school strong and hope to extend their golf season a few more days heading into subsections.

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NEWSLINE Pine City teacher receives grant An innovative teaching project developed by a local educator is getting a boost, thanks to a foundation created by Education Minnesota members.

“Building Our Future” joins 54 other classroom and classroom technology projects as the 2016-17 recipients of grants from the Education Minnesota Foundation for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Project coordinator Kari Hasz was recognized during a banquet celebration in Osseo on May 6.

The Education Minnesota Foundation gave $2,700 to “Building Our Future.”

This project will enable Pine City Area Learning Center to purchase a SawStop Table Saw, a sawdust management system, a planer, and other tools to support the project-based learning focus of the school. With these tools, students will be tasked to design and build a tool storage system for their school.

The Education Minnesota Foundation awarded more than $300,000 in grants, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 each. The Foundation supports initiatives by Education Minnesota members, locals and affiliates which promote education access for students and excellence in teaching and learning.

“These projects represent the innovative thinking and creative approach to teaching and learning for which our members are known,” says Education Minnesota President Denise Specht.

“We are proud to help support these efforts, many of which would not be possible with existing school funds.”

Nexen donation match nets $49,000 for PTCC scholarships Thanks to a recent $5,250 donation from Nexen, Pine Technical & Community College manufacturing students have been eligible for $49,000 in scholarship funds.

Since 2013, Nexen offered to match the funds PTCC Foundation raised from other manufacturers for scholarships for manufacturing students at the college. They agreed to match every dollar for four years. Over that time period, the Pine Technical & Community College Foundation raised $24,500, which was matched by Nexen, bringing the grand total of the scholarship fund to $49,000.

“We’re very appreciative to Nexen for their generous donations throughout the years,” said PTCC President Joe Mulford. “By providing scholarships for

manufacturing students, Nexen is helping our students to earn a degree to get good-paying jobs. In turn, this helps our regional manufacturing industry fill the gap.”

Hank Schilling, product manager, precision motion controls at Nexen, presented Mulford with the 2016 donation of $5,250.

Pine Technical & Community College, established in 1965 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves more than 1,900 students and awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees. PTCC is a proud member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

For more information about PTCC’s programs, including information regarding how to apply, call 320-629-5100 or online at www.pine.edu.

Removing lake plants could require permit from Minnesota DNR Lakeshore property owners are reminded that a permit may be required to remove aquatic plants.

“We remind folks each year that aquatic plants are essential to healthy lake ecosystems and property owners who want to remove them should check the regulations to see if they need a permit,” said Steve Enger, supervisor of the aquatic plant management program for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Aquatic plants provide food and shelter for fish, ducks and other wildlife.

They stabilize the lake bottom, which helps maintain water clarity. These plants also protect shorelines from erosion by absorbing energy from waves and ice.

Property owners who want to remove aquatic plants with devices that create strong water currents need to know that such devices are illegal to use in a way that uproots plants, moves sediment or excavates the lake bottom.

Specific regulations govern what situations require permits for aquatic plant removal. Aquatic plant regulations and a guide to aquatic plants can be found at mndnr.gov/shorelandplants, or by calling 651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367.

To apply for a permit, visit the DNR’s permitting and reporting system at mndnr.gov/mpars.

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Freedom Fest hosts ‘Pine City Sings’ PINE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

A new event is coming to Pine City this year as part of the 2017 Freedom Fest schedule. “Pine City Sings” will feature up to 20 talented singers in the Pine City area. The event will be hosted by the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce and WCMP Radio and begins at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 24 at the Pine County Fairgrounds.

Registration is currently open for amateur vocalists age 15 – 25 that are residents of the community or students currently enrolled at Pine City Public Schools. More information about registration can be obtained on the Chamber of Commerce website at www.pinecitychamber.com.

The local competition is part of the larger Minnesota Sings program that began in 2015. This marks the third year of the statewide competition. Cities around the state register as a participating city and host their own local competition. The winner and runner-up of the local event will advance to the Minnesota Sings competition being held in St. Paul on Sept. 24.

“Pine City has a great music program in the schools, and three arts organizations focused on promoting our community as an arts destination,” says Becky Schueller, executive

PINE CITY SINGS Pine City Sings: Local singers will compete for a chance to advance to the statewide competition in St. Paul.

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director for the Pine City Chamber. “It just made sense to add this opportunity to the event line-up for Freedom Fest. With the staff at WCMP Radio partnering with us, we hope to have a great turnout for contestants as well as spectators.”

Anyone interested in more information about the competition should visit the Chamber of Commerce website at www.pinecitychamber.com and select the Freedom Fest button from the main menu. The local competition will follow the rules and regulations set by the Minnesota Sings program and those rules can be obtained at www.minnesotasings.com. Program sponsors reserve the right to limit participation in this event or host an audition round if interest is high. Contact the Pine City Chamber for more information at 320-322-4040.

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OPIOID: Across the nation, opioid addiction on the rise FROM PAGE 1

the forum was to let people know they are protected by the Good Samaritan Law if they provide assistance to someone who has overdosed. He said neither the victim nor the reporter would be charged if they cooperated with authorities.

Dieter talked about one of the most dangerous drugs on the street being fentynal. He showed a slide that had a picture of 30 milligrams of heroin in the bottom of a pill bottle. It was about a quarter inch in the bottom. The fentynal in the bottle next to it showed just a few grains (3 milligrams) in the bottom.

Both were overdoses of the two drugs.

He said all it takes is touching the fentynal. It is absorbed through the skin.

His advice to anyone who suspects someone has overdosed is “…be as calm as you can. Call 911 immediately.”

Pine County Chief Deputy Paul Widenstrom said he is seeing an “uptick” in heroin use in the county. He blames the increase on the major thoroughfares of I-35 and State Highways 70 and 48 crisscrossing the county and providing easy access for drug dealers.

‘Treatment might not work for you if you’re not ready.

I had to hit rock bottom.’

Jordan Cottrell Recovering addict A USER’S STORY Jordan Cottrell’s story is compelling. He broke his hand when he was in high school. He took a couple extra pain pills and it felt good. He then went to his mom’s then his dad’s medicine cabinets looking for more drugs.

Cottrell went into the Army and was deployed in 2012. ”I came back with too much money.”

They gave him meds because he was hurt.

“Soon, it wasn’t enough,” Cottrell said.

The relapse into drug use began with heroin even though the thought of using such a drug to him was “gross, as it should be.”

“It was up my nose, then I was jabbing myself with needles.”

He went to treatment in 2015.

“Thirty days in Owatonna didn’t do much for me. I came out with more connects (more ways to

get drugs).”

Cottrell explained that the treatment center offered a two-week relapse treatment after release as part of the drug therapy “for free.” He talked about the two weeks as his “getaway,” like a vacation.

The ‘Pink Cloud’ is what he called the time immediately following drug treatment. “It’s easy to stay sober until reality hits.”

He said the key to staying sober is learning to deal with problems.

Cottrell, now eight months sober, said drug availability and drug use in this area is huge and it’s growing.

“Treatment might not work for you if you’re not ready. I had to hit rock bottom. My dad tried to work it out of me.”

His dad caught him sneaking out and kicked him out of the house.

He didn’t get to see his son and talked about how the “little guy” hugged him for 10 minutes when he saw him.

“Everyone kind of has the same story. There is a way out of it,” he said.

“If there’s any way I can help, just get a hold of me.”

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Dr. Ryan Harden Gateway Family Health Clinic County Attorney Reese Frederickson.

He said a small pharmaceutical company in Connecticut developed OxyContin in 1996 and said it was not addictive.

Purdue Pharma was fined $634.5 million in 2007 for claiming OxyContin was less addictive and less likely to be abused than other pain medications.

Frederickson said he has taken a new stand and believes the stigma needs to be removed from people who become addicted to opiates.

“We can demand insurance companies cover long-term treatment. Short-term doesn’t work.”

Frederickson said residents should talk to legislators about prosecuting the companies that push these drugs.

THE DOCTORS “There is not a blood test for pain,” said Dr. Ryan Harden, who works at Gateway Family Health Clinic.

He said in his career as a physician he is required to treat people who are in pain. But, he said, giving someone dangerous pain medications is inappropriate.

“It’s a daily struggle for physicians to know whose story is true,” Harden said.

Patients will go from hospital to hospital and clinic to clinic to get

prescription pain medications.

He said knowing a patient’s first exposure to addictive drugs came from a visit to a health care provider is “scary.”

“This issue came from the medical community,” Harden said.

QUESTION AND ANSWER PANEL Q. Why do you continue to prescribe opiates?

A. Harden explained that research on OxyContin was that the drug was said to work better.

Usually, morphine was used for pain. Over-thecounter pain relievers are being prescribed more often such as aspirin, ibuprofen and prednisone.

Q. Is alternative medicine being considered for pain therapy?

A. Thompson said they are constantly asking insurance companies to cover non-traditional pain relief such as holistic and chiropractic medicine. The public needs to get involved with those pleas.

Q. How do you help the addict?

A. “Tough love is pretty critical. It’s about the only thing you can do.

Talk to them nicely. If they break a hand, lock it (drug) up. Throw it in the lake,” Cottrell said.

COST OF TREATMENT Monica Haglund is a chemical dependency counselor for MLBO and explained there is help for people who feel they can’t afford drug treatment. She is also a Rule 25 assessor. Rule 25 provides an assessment of a person’s addiction and access to a pool of money available from the State for people who can’t afford treatment.

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ART IN THE PARK: Ready for summer FROM PAGE 1

just walk over and get on and be able to go home at any time,” Roubinek said.

“This is not just senior citizens,” she added.

“Anyone can ride the bus from 6-9 p.m. to the park and back again.”

She noted that only the rides to and from Robinson Park are free. If a person wants a ride to the store, they will have to pay the usual fare.

“Also, if you bring a lawn chair you have to be able to control that lawnchair yourself,” she said.

“You can’t expect the bus driver to be holding onto your lawnchair for you.”

On June 2, Bill and Kate Isles will bring their acoustic stylings from Duluth to Robinson Park, as the Girl Scouts serve bratwurst.

On June 9, Belle Amor – who have toured nationally and internationally – will play vintage jazz in the park. First Presbyterian Church will serve Sloppy Joes.

It’ll be time to put on some blue suede shoes as Echoes of Elvis come to town on June 16. The Pine Area Lions will serve walking tacos.

Al Godage and Sundown return on June 23, bringing classic country tunes to the park. Immaculate Conception Church will serve BBQ turkey.

Fifties rock ‘n rollers Whitesidewalls will make the park shake, rattle and roll on June 30.

The Pine City Lions will serve pulled pork.

On July 7, Monroe Crossing comes to town ready to harmonize through an evening’s worth of bluegrass tunes.

Zion Lutheran Church will serve hot dogs and apple pie.

Then it’s time for the big day: the 40th annual Art Fest on Saturday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., as Robinson Park fills with vendors and the crowd enjoys a performance by the Atahualpa Ecuadorian Pan Flutes.

On July 21, an especially fun night is in store as Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers play pirate music, and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church serves Carolina BBQ. The final night of Art in the Park will be on July 28, as Neighberz perform favorite rock and country tunes. The Boy Scouts will serve cheeseburgers.

Rain location for all dates will be Zion Lutheran Church.

Roubinek said she is grateful for all the people in the Pine City Arts Council, and all the organizations and sponsors who support Art in the Park.

“Really, there’s a lot of people who do a lot of work to make this possible,” she said. “It’s incredible. It’s a feel-good thing.”

OBITUARIES

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David H. Berndt 12-31-1926 to 5-14-2017

David H. Berndt, age 90, o North Branch, formerof l of Pine City and White ly B Bear Lake, joined his heave enly father on May 14, 2017.

David served proudly in t the Army, rising to Sergeant in Korea. David was a long time businessman on the East Side of St. Paul, Maplewood and Roseville. His businesses included Dave’s Standard on Maryland and White Bear Ave., Bridgeman’s on Arcade St., also on Larpenteur Ave., Berndt’s on Arcade St. and Roseville Crossing on Rice St. in Roseville. David was the first President of the White Bear Ave. Businesses Association 1975-1976, 1976 North St. Paul Citizen of the Year, 1981 Businessman of the Year, Greater East side Community Council, 1984 St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year, and six years 2002-2008, Director of the Pokegama Lake Association in Pine City. David was also a member of many posts and clubs: East Park Lions Club, Rock Creek Lions Club, VFW Post 4258 in Pine City and American Legion Post 51 in Pine City.

David is preceded in death by parents, Hank and Ethel Berndt, two sisters, one brother, wife Janet and son Chris Berndt.

He is survived by sons, Scott (Michele); Ross (Stacy) and Deno; daughter-in-law, Cindy; his eleven grandchildren, their spouses and five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of David’s Life was held Monday, May 22 at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Roseville. Interment was at Ft. Snelling Cemetery. Memorials preferred to National Parkinson Foundation Minnesota Chapter.

Blessings for everyone at Ecumen North Branch and Ecumen Hospice. Chris, take care of Hoppa and Mutti.

Arrangements with Grandstrand Funeral Home; www.grandstrandfh.com.

Delores A. Rogers

Lorraine M. DeLong

Delores A. Rogers p passed away Tuesday, May 1 2017, at the Augusta16, n Care Center in Moose na L Lake at the age of 98.

Delores A. Brandt was b born June 27, 1918, to Edw ward and Hannah (Voigt) B Brandt in Henderson, Minnesota. Delores lived and worked on the family farm in Henderson until 1939.

In 1939, she moved to St. Paul and worked at Swift & Company. On June 1, 1940, Delores married William Rogers and they made their home in South St. Paul.

William and Delores had three children: Karen, Melvin and Corinne.

She worked at Riverview Hospital and at Honeywell for 20 years, retiring from Honeywell in 1981. The family moved to Pine City in 1975 from Inver Grove Heights. In 1986, the family moved again to Rush City for two years and then to Sandstone for three years, returning to Pine City in 1998. William passed away in November 2000 and Delores remained in Pine City.

Delores is survived by her son Mel (Pam) Rogers of Sturgeon Lake; daughter Corinne (Chuck) Orsborn of Juneau; Alaska, grandchildren Cheryl (Tad) Wicklander, Diane (Richard) Willet, Tammy Steele, Kelly Huff, Terry (Val) Rogers, Tina Swanson, Tracie Vobeda, Lori Martinson, Amy Menz, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents Edward and Hannah Brandt; husband of 60+ years Bill Rogers; daughter Karen (Paul) Schmidt; grandson Steve Rogers; siblings: Raymond, Art, Leonard and Edward Brandt and Rose Greenbush.

Reverend Fred Hanson officiated services for Delores Monday, May 22 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. The interment took place in the Birchwood Cemetery, Pine City.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel.

Lorraine Marie DeLong, o Pine City, formerly of of B Braham, passed away on M Monday, May 15, 2017, at t Lakeside Medical Centhe t in Pine City. She was 90 ter y years old.

Lorraine, lovingly k known as Lanie, was born with her twin sister Lorretta on Sept. 11, 1926, in Faribault to parents John and Margaret (Mueller) Keilen.

Lanie was united in marriage to Harold Lee in 1947 and they were blessed with four children, James, David, Nancy and Joseph. In 1956, Lanie was united in marriage to Earl DeLong. The couple welcomed two more daughters into the family, Diane and Terry.

Lanie enjoyed quilting and made countless quilts for her family and friends. She also liked to play cards and the marble game as well as trips to the casino. Lanie was active with the Pine City Senior Center for many years.

She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Lanie is preceded in death by her parents, husband Earl, an infant daughter, son Joseph Lee, daughter-inlaw Lorna Lee, brothers, Christy, Harold and Leo; and sisters, Elizabeth, Bernadine and Agnes.

She is survived by her children, James (Yvonne) Lee, David Lee, Nancy Lee (Gary Pangerl), Diane (Paul) Sutch, Terry (Keith) Engberg and Glenn Stich; 10 grandchildren, Shane, Sonny, Tina, Tara, Kyle, Ty, Evelyn, Paul Jr., Kassandra and Justin; 15 great-grandchildren, and twin sister Lorretta “Lottie” Seira; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A funeral service was held on Friday, May 19, 2017, at the Siloa Lutheran Church with Pastor Dan Olson officiating. Music was provided by Marie Grundberg. Casket bearers were Shane Lee, Justin Engberg, Ty Johnson, Keith Engberg, Glenn Stich, Larry Nelson, Franny Malecha, Lou Ann Rezak and Jerry Keilen. Honorary casket bearer was Kassandra Engberg. Interment was in the Calvary Lutheran Cemetery at Rush Point.

Arrangements were by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham; www.aifuneralhome.com.

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

First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, No Sunday School-June-August 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group

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

(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.

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.

For Special events &/or group studies call: 320-679-3925 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Prayer 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Fellowship following Worship

Open Arms Church of God

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Children’s ministry

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

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

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist 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 Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Summer months starting May 27: Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship Service; Holy Communion first and third Saturdays and festival days.

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

Living Hope Christian Center Pastor Jeremy Langmade 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.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday Services: 8 & 9:30 a.m.

Thursday Service: 5:30 p.m.

Coffee and fellowship between Sunday services Sunday School preK-6th grade at 9:30 a.m. Sunday

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 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc.com

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

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

Pomroy Chapel 2700 320th Ave., Brook Park A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

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BIRTHS

THANK YOU Thank you to Sandy and the staff at Beroun Marathon for supporting Daisy Troop #57479. Their kindness, generosity and support to the Girl Scouts is greatly appreciated and an exemplary show of their commitment to the community.

Gabar Harper Ann Gabar was born on April 24, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, two ounces and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Stephanie Hoch and Michael Gabar of Pine City. Harper is welcomed home by big brother Ian, 9. Her grandparents are Brad Hoch, Janet Monteur and Yvonne Cantu.

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Madalin Margaret Sturgul was born on April 27, 2017, at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed eight pounds, four ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Ashley and Tyler Sturgul of Pine City. Madalin is welcomed home by siblings Brooke and Raelynn.

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Johnson Hepburn Evalyn Lee Hepburn was born on March 27, 2017, at Fairview Lakes Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, 12 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Evalyn is welcomed home by parents Aaron and Alison Hepburn and big sister Cecelia, 3, of Stacy.

Her grandparents are Steve and Rita Moynagh of Stacy and Mark and Adele Hepburn of Pine City.

Elliana Iris Johnson was born on April 30, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, nine ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Chelsey Voight and Andrew Johnson of Grasston. Elliana is welcomed by grandparents Claudia Fiedler of Pine City, Tim Buening of Maple Grove, Sally and David Johnson of Cambridge.

Bettinger Bristol Ann Bettinger was born on May 2, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Jenna Mitchell and Nick Bettinger of Ogilvie. Bristol is welcomed home by siblings Bella Jean, 5, Brelee Marie, 4, Blaze James, 3. Her grandparents are Diane Douglas of Harris, Jim and Cheryl Bettinger of Milaca.

Bayerle Harlan Donald Bayerle was born on April 24, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed nine pounds, three ounces and was 22 inches long. His parents are Danielle Hansen and Zach Bayerle of McGrath. Harlan is welcomed by grandparents William and Lorna Hansen, Cara and Wyatt Bayerle, Mari and Rob Hamers.

St. Cloud State University has announced the names of more than 1,323 students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2017 spring semester dean’s list. Included among the honorees are the following local students: Zane Michael Beltz and Patricia Ann Merry of Braham; Danielle Louise Kieser of Brook Park; Michael Scott Hormillosa of Hinckley; Joseph Donald Pangerl, Shelby Rademacher, Brenna Lee Richardson and Shelby Elizabeth Sim, all of Pine City.

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Hannah Kloeckl of Pine City earned a grade point average of 3.7 or higher upon completion of the 2017 spring semester at Fontbonne University and was named to the dean’s list.

Jocelyn Stephanie Studeman was born on May 7, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, one ounce and was 19-3/4 inches long. Her parents are Trevor and Katrina Studeman. Jocelyn is welcomed home by siblings Jackson, 7, Allison, 5, and Natalie, 2. Her grandparents are Tom and Betty Hawes of Milaca, Roberta Studeman of Bloomington.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER May 15 - 21 Theft, burglary, vandalism May 15, 4:54 p.m., report of fraud, 9th St., Pine City south.

May 15, 6:50 p.m., report of burglary, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

May 16, 12:40 p.m., report of property damage, 1st Ave., Pine City north.

May 16, 2:08 p.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

May 16, 4:04 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, Main St., Pine City north.

May 16, 8:54 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, Brunswick Rd., Royalton Twp. May 17, 10:43 a.m., report of shoplifter, Main St., Pine City south.

May 18, 5:56 p.m., report of theft, Meadow Creek Ln., Pokegama Twp. east.

May 19, 1:42 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

May 19, 3:43 p.m., report of theft, Main St., Pine City south.

May 20, 3:30 p.m., report of theft, Arabian Dr., Rock Creek west.

May 21, 6:13 p.m., report of property damage, Henriette Rd./Town Hall Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Miscellaneous

May 15, 2:22 p.m., report of missing adult person, Meadow Creek Ln., Pokegama Twp. east.

May 16, 3:30 p.m., report of harassment, Golf Ave., Pine City south.

May 16, 9:53 p.m., report of domestic, Canary Rd., Royalton

Twp. May 18, 3:25 p.m., report of fight, Main St., Pine City south.

May 18, 4:32 p.m., report of threats, Golf Ave., Pine City south.

May 18, 6:45 p.m., report of domestic, Amber Ln., Pokegama Twp. west.

May 19, 3:13 a.m., report of animal disturbance, 6th Ave., Pine City south.

May 19, 1:50 p.m., report of animal disturbance, River Island Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

May 20, 3:29 a.m., report of drunk, 13th St., Pine City south.

May 21, 12:28 a.m., report of trespass, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

May 21, 12:34 p.m., report of water emergency, St. Croix Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

Fires and accidents May 15, 7:07 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, State Hwy. 70/Fairview Ave., Rock Creek west.

May 19, 7:42 p.m., report of personal injury, State Hwy. 70, Royalton Twp. May 20, 7:09 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Henriette Rd./ Island Resort Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

May 20, 2:02 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, 550th St./ Honey Ave., Rock Creek west.

Jail roster May 15, Timothy John Schultz, warrant, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree- procure/ poss/control by...

May 15, Ryan Allen James Butcher, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, re-

mand-bail, domestic abuseviolate order fo...; hold for other agency, disturb- interfere with 911 call. Released May 22.

May 15, Nicholas James Link, warrant, Pine County writ, remand- other authority, stolen property- poss- other property- $501...; traffic- driving after revocation, insurance- no proof. Released May 17.

May 15, Daniel Joseph Deose, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- procure/possess... Released May 16.

May 15, Alexander Timofeev Frisch, Pine County warrant, traffic- driving after revocation. Released May 15.

May 15, Gabriella Scaiano, book and release, summons, assault- domestic assaultmisd. Released May 15.

May 16, Victor Lee Bowen, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- poss...; possesses any type of firearm/ammo...

May 16, Wesley Ray Gilbey, under sentence, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety.

May 16, Shayne Michael Bumann, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... driving... DUI of alcohol. Released May 18.

May 16, Teddy Alan Korf, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon- subst bo...; domestic assault- misd. Released May 18.

May 16, Matthew Jon Lindberg, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over...

Released May 17.

May 16, Richard John Allan Vanwert, awaiting trial/ court, pre-trial violation, remand-bail, drugs- 3rd degreepossess 10 g... Released May 17.

May 16, Karen Susan Davis, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, govt- false name to police officer, trespassing- business; traffic- driving after revocation, no MN reg/ no license plate, insurance- no proof. Released May 16.

May 16, Edward Joseph Mcknight, book and release, summons, forgery- use false writing- identif... Released May 16.

May 16, Lindy Lee Tillman, book and release, summons, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Released May 16.

May 17, Dakotah Gage Gunderson, warrant, remand-hold, traffic- DUI- 1st degree- refusal to submit to...

May 17, Joshua Jon Mugge, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, assault- terrorist threats reckless dis...; remand-bail, weapon- possconvicted felon...

May 17, Christian Willis Berry, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, assaultterrorist threats reckless... Released May 19.

May 17, Cody Joseph Gerner, awaiting trial/court,remand-RPR, probable cause, traffic- insurance- no proof, driving after revocation; drugs-5th degree- possess sche... Released May 19.

May 17, Justina Valeska Lafromboise, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, drugs5th degree- poss... Released May 18.

May 17, Jason Taylor Merschdorf, awaiting trial/court,

probable cause, remand-bail, assault- domestic assaultmisd. Released May 18.

May 17, Robert Allen Branville, book and release, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- possess sche...; traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released May 17.

May 17, Robert Gene Chapman, Pine County warrant, no days - sent com, drugs- synthetic cannabinoid- p... Released May 17.

May 18, Helena Rose Nickaboine, warrant, probation/ parole violation, drugs- 2nd degree- possess 6 gram...

May 18, John Patrick Erlitz, hold for other agency, criminal sexual conduct- 2nd degree- female- other weapon...

Released May 19.

May 18, Kayla Rose Ochs, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, assault- domestic assaultmisd. Released May 19.

May 18, Daniel Duwayne Will, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released May 19.

May 19, Stephanie Lee Camp-

bell, Pine County warrant, drugs- poss/sale hypo syringe/needle.

May 19, Grace Kathleen Smith, hold for other agency, criminal damage property- 4th degree.

May 19, Myra Joe Anderson, hold for other agency, govtfalse name to police officer.

Released May 19.

May 19, Jodi Margaret Irlbeck, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree driving... Released May 19.

May 20, Steven Hans Bartheidel, Pine County warrant, theft- $500 or less-M...

May 20, Jordan Carl Foote, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI-3rd degree, alcohol conc over...

May 21, Brandon Alan Kulenkamp, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI3rd degree.

May 21, Nicole Cheri Skajewski, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st...; hold for other agency, theft- takedrive motor vehicle- no...

There have been 915 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.

WEATHER Date 5/15 5/16 5/17 5/18 5/19 5/20 5/21

High 68° 80° 65° 56° 55° 46° 52°

Low 51° 52° 49° 40° 38° 42° 44°

Precip./Snow .50"/0 .10"/0 .34"/0 .43"/0 0 1.13"/0 .08"/0

MAY 25, 2017

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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 1, 2003 MORTGAGOR: Robert C Andermann, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: National City Mortgage Co dba Commonwealth United Mortgage Company.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 23, 2003 Pine County Recorder, Document No. 423097.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: PNC Bank, National Association. Dated February 15, 2017 Recorded February 27, 2017, as Document No. A532058.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: National City Mortgage Co dba Commonwealth United Mortgage Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: PNC Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 49941 Log Cabin Road, Hinckley, MN 55037 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 09.0081.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: East 1/2 of East 1/2 of SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 in Section 9, Township 41, Range 18 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $92,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $70,504.37 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of 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 thereof; 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: May 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063 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 six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

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 the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on November 20, 2017 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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.” Dated: March 14, 2017 PNC Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 4 - 17-001662 FC

www.pinecitymn.com THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 2017 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until June 29, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the Detention Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063, in said county and state.

Dated: May 17, 2017.

PNC Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 4 - 17-001662 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 25, 2017 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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 7, 2012 MORTGAGOR: Stacy L. Foss, single.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 10, 2012 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A-503011.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association.

Dated August 13, 2013 Recorded August 16, 2013, as Document No. A509811.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100354020100012259 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Stearns Bank National Association RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 46970 Tenquist Lane, Hinckley, MN 55037 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 150005001 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 41, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Fractional Northwest Quarter of section 1; thence West along the North line of said Northwest Quarter, a distance at 330 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; then South, parallel with the East line of said Northwest Quarter, a distance of 660 feet thence West, parallel with said North line to the intersection with a line run parallel with and distant, 33 feet easterly of Line “A” described below (as measured at right angles to said Line “A”); thence Northeasterly, along said parallel line, 680 feet, more or less, to the North line of said Northwest Quarter, thence East, along said North line, 636 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

Together with a road easement over and across that part of the North 660 feet of said Northwest Quarter which lies within a distance a of 33 feet on each side of Line “A” descried below.

Description of Line “A”: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 41, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota; thence West, along the North line of said Northwest Quarter, a distance of 1000 feet to the point of beginning of Line “A”, thence Southwesterly, deflecting to the left 76 degrees, a distance of 700 feet and Line “A” there terminating.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $76,530.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $71,894.96 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of 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 thereof; 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: June 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063 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 six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

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 the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on December 8, 2017, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None Dated: April 4, 2017 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 17 - 002501 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2017 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Case Type – Other Civil Mortgage Foreclosure Court File No. 58-CV-17-148 Northwoods Bank of Minnesota, Plaintiff, v.

Raymond C. Mead, a single person; Discover Bank; and Internal Revenue Service, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE (REAL PROPERTY) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of the Order and Judgment signed on April 26, 2017, and entered in the above entitled action on the 4th day of May, 2017, by the Honorable Krista Martin, Judge of District Court of Pine County, Minnesota, Tenth Judicial District, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount found and adjudged due Plaintiff in the above-entitled action from Defendants Raymond C. Mead, and to extinguish the lien interests of Discover Bank and Internal Revenue Service, as prescribed in the Order and Judgment, the undersigned Sheriff of Pine County will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on the 6th day of July, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063, the premises and real estate, lying and being in the County of Pine, State of Minnesota, described in said Judgment, to-wit: Lot Twelve (12), and the West ½ of Lots Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16), Block Fortythree (43), Original Townsite of Pine City. together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, all appurtenances; all water, water rights, watercourses and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation, all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters, the “Mortgaged Property.”

Property Address: 500 – 5th Avenue SE (PID No. 42.5357.000) and 545 – 4th Street SE (PID No. 42.5354.000) Pine City, MN 55063 Dated: 5-8-17 Jeffrey Nelson, Sheriff of Pine County (signed)

This Instrument was drafted by: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 Attorney Registration #0388929 Plaintiff’s Attorney This is a communication from a debt collector.

Any information gained will be used for that purpose.

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2017 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: April 17, 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 29, 2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $330,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Bradd Mlaskoch, a/k/a Bradd L. Mlaskoch, and Danielle Mlaskoch, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Northview Bank DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: October 3, 2008, as Document No. A475667, in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, as modified of record.

ASSIGNMENT(S) OF MORTGAGE: None LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of the Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NE¼ of NE¼) of Section Eleven (11), Township Forty-four (44), Range Twenty (20), lying Westerly of the right of way of Interstate Highway No. 35, Pine County, Minnesota.

LESS the following described parcel: That part of the North 295.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼ of NE¼) of Section Eleven (11), Township Forty-four (44), Range Twenty (20), which lies South and Westerly of the right of way of Interstate Highway 35.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $87,206.28 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/ or applicable statutes including the requisites of Minn. Stat. § 580.02; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property in Pine County will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Pine County Sheriff’s Office, Pine County Courthouse, Room 100, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor, his personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months from the date of sale, unless reduced to five (5) weeks under Minnesota Statutes, Section 582.032.

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 the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on June 15, 2018.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGORS, THE MORTGAGORS’ 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,

PINE CITY PIONEER AND ARE ABANDONED. NORTHVIEW BANK By Robert R. Kanuit, #0252530 Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. 302 West Superior Street, Suite 700 Duluth, Minnesota 55802-1863 (218) 722-0861 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE FORECLOSURE DATA (1) Street Address, city and zip code of mortgaged premises: 8060 Park Drive, Willow River, MN 55795 (2) Transaction agent (if applicable); residential mortgage servicer; and lender or broker: Northview Bank (3) Tax parcel identification number(s): 47.0096.000 (4) Transaction Agent’s mortgage ID number (MERS number): Not applicable (5) Name of mortgage originator: Northview Bank THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 2017 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ROCK CREEK May 4, 2017 Mayor Saari called the Rock Creek City Council meeting to order at 7:02PM. Members present: Craig Saari, Sam Christenson, Joe Babolik, Dick Johnson and Pam Hinze.

Others present: Jacob Kruse and Mike Besta.

Johnson motioned seconded by Babolik to approve the April 6, 2017 City Council meeting minutes as sent. Motion passed all ayes.

Babolik motioned seconded by Johnson to approve the April 11, 2017 Board of Review minutes as sent. Motion passed all ayes.

Johnson motioned seconded by Christenson to approve the 2017 Rush City Fire Contract. Motion passed all ayes.

Johnson motioned seconded by Babolik to pass on the proposed Pine County Tax-Forfeited land sale this year. Motion passed with Babolik, Christenson, Johnson and Saari aye, Hinze nay.

Babolik motioned seconded by Johnson to approve the estimate from Minnesota Northern Railroad to upgrade the crossing at 550th Street. Motion carried all ayes.

Hinze motioned seconded by Christenson to install a barricade at the end of the road on 550th Street west of the freeway. Motion carried all ayes.

Babolik motioned seconded by Johnson to hire Mike Besta to grind the stumps in the road right-of-way on 560th Street by Pete Seville’s.

Motion carried all ayes.

Hinze motioned seconded by Babolik to use Municipal Development Group on an as needed basis for the planning commission. Motion carried all ayes.

Johnson motioned seconded by Christenson to approve termination of Conditional Use Permit: Berg 3-CUP-00. Motion carried all ayes.

Christenson moved seconded by Babolik to renew CD’s #133460 and 133461 for a term of 12 months.

Motion passed all ayes.

Babolik motioned seconded by Hinze to approve payment of check #’s 13995 – 14017 and e-transfers totaling $26,934.24. Motion carried unanimously.

Johnson motioned seconded by Hinze to adjourn the City Council meeting at 7:58 PM. Motion carried all ayes.

Sandra Pangerl City Clerk Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 25, 2017 Notice of Public Auction Sale – Seized Property Under the authority in Internal Revenue Code section 6331, the property described below has been seized for nonpayment of Internal Revenue taxes due from John A & Karen S Jacobsen. The property will be sold at public auction as provided

by Internal Revenue Code section 6335 and related regulations.

Date: June 7, 2017 Time: 10:00 am.

Place: Trucks’N’Toys, 33458 Xylite St NE, Cambridge MN 55008 Property may be inspected – June 6, 2017 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm and on June 7 1 hour prior to the sale Only the right, title, and interest of John A & Karen S Jacobsen in and to the property will be offered for sale.

If requested, the Internal Revenue Service will furnish information about possible encumbrances, which may be useful in determining the value of the interest being sold.

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10F638281733 VIN 1GBLP37J3W3300054 Minimum bid $6,000.00 The Terms of Payment: Full payment required on acceptance of highest bid. All payments must be by cash, a certified , cashier’s or treasurer’s check drawn on any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of the United States or under the laws of any State, Territory, or possession of the United States, or by a United States postal, bank, or express money order. Make check or money order payable to the United States Treasury.

The Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw the property from the sale.

For additional information about the property and proposed sale, please contact Patty Hall; Property Appraisal & Liquidation Specialist at 214-422-7386 or visit www.irsauctions.gov Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 25, 2017

NOTICE GRAVEL QUOTE FOR DELIVERED & SPREAD GRAVEL NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that Pokegama Township, Pine County Minnesota will be accepting quotes to supply 5,000 to 7,000 cubic yards of Crushed Maintenance Gravel MN DOT SPECS. CLASS 5 MODIFIED TO 8-10% PM 200 SIEVE to be delivered and spread on designated Pokegama Township roads sometime between June 25th, 2017 and August 25th, 2017.

The Contractor shall supply production sampling at the rate of one (1) sample per two (2) thousand cubic yards. The Township or designated party will sample to determine compliance with the aggregate gradations as specified above.

Awarded Contractor will be required to provide a current Certificate of Insurance prior to performing job. All quotes and specifications must be received by the Town Clerk by noon on June 15th, 2017 at the Pokegama Town Hall located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, MN 55063.

Pokegama Township reserves the right to reject any or all quotes.

Susan L. Alderink Administrative Clerk Pokegama Township Posted: May 25th, 2017 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 25 and June 1, 2017

NOTICE GRAVEL QUOTE FOR STOCKPILED GRAVEL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pokegama Township, Pine County, Minnesota will be accepting quotes to supply 10,000 to 15,000 cubic yards of Crushed Maintenance Gravel MN DOT SPEC. CLASS 5 MODIFIED TO 8-10% ON 200 SIEVE. The Contractor shall supply production sampling at the rate of one (1) sample per two (2) thousand cubic yards. The Township or designated party will sample to determine compliance with the aggregate gradations as specified below.

Payment for stockpiled material will be made on the following basis: within 30 (thirty) days of notification of completion the Township will have the stockpiled material measured by way of the cross section measurement. Supplier will be notified of measurement and will be free to inspect notes and computations.

Upon agreement of stockpiled quantity, the Contractor shall guaranty ingress and egress of stockpiled material and provide pit owner with a signed release of material.

Awarded Contractor will be required to provide a current Certificate of Insurance prior to performing job. All quotes and specifications must be received by the Town Clerk by noon on June 15th, 2017 at the Pokegama Town Hall located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, MN 55063. Pokegama Township reserves the right to reject any or all quotes.

Posted: May 25th, 2017 Susan L. Alderink Administrative Clerk Pokegama Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 25 and June 1, 2017

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Though the rain and cold this past week caused many people to stay indoors, local conservation officers of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources did find some vacationers out on the water – and sometimes in trouble.

Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn, working out of Pine City, reported that he took calls this week regarding questions about trespassing, trapping and concerns about burning.

“Bad weather for much of the week kept anglers and boaters at home for the most part,” Wynn reported. “High water on the St. Croix River led to a party of campers swamping their canoe. Thankfully they were wearing

life jackets, made it to shore, and only lost minimal gear.”

Conservation Officer Bret Grundmeier, working in the Hinckley area, said he spent time on area river fishing spots and found quite a few anglers having good luck catching catfish, walleye and rough fish from shore fishing spots.

Grundmeier said that active loon nests were found throughout the area.

“Some boaters and jet skiers had to be educated about keeping their distance from nests, along with the importance of not disturbing the nesting loons,” he said.

Grundmeier also reported that calls about black bear destroying bird feeders and garbage cans also continued to come in regularly this past week.

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Honoring Pangerl’s 50 years of service Pine City American Legion Auxiliary President Geneva Olson pins a 50 year award on Erna Pangerl of Pine City for her five decades of service to the Pine City American Legion Auxiliary.

Erna has held numerous positions in the Auxiliary, including taking on the duties of president 11 times. She has served on many committees and volunteers every year at Veteran’s Day, Poppy Days and at every bingo. Erna coordinates many activities with the schools in Pine City, such as scholarships, Girls State and crossing guard students. She volunteers in the community as well, donating blood when the bloodmobile comes to town and serving on the board of the Historic Rural School Museum—just to name a few.

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