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County struggles in state health rankings BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

The cheese curds at the Pine County Fair sure are delicious, but maybe we should all get the small bag this year. In 2019 Pine County ranked 79th out of the 87 Minnesota counties in health factors and outcomes measured each year by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

The survey was first taken in 2010, and Pine County was ranked 78th. It improved to 63rd in 2011 and 57th in 2012. In 2013 it dropped to 71st, fell again in 2014 to 76th, to 80th in 2015 and to 82nd in 2016. It rose to 82nd in 2016, 78th in 2017 and 73rd in 2018. In good news, Pine County was 7% lower than the Minnesota average for excessive drinking and had lower air pollution than the state average. SEE HEALTH, PAGE 14

Art in the Park brings music, food, fun to summer 2019 BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Summer in Pine City gets its start this Friday as families gather for music, food and fun with a season of Art in the Park. The Pine City Arts Council presents the latest edition of the annual concert series in Robinson Park. Food will be served by a different local fundraising organization starting at 5:30 p.m., and music at 6:30 p.m. and running until 8:30 p.m. Bus rides to and from Art in the Park will continue to be free. There will be no pick-up spots this year, but free rides can be arranged to and from

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Pine City Elementary students had their heads in the clouds on a warm, mild May 17 as they headed out to the track for a day of exercise and fun. More Field Day photos on Page 2.

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Church of Cash will return to Pine City on June 14 for Art in the Park.

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Help celebrate 15 years of Pride in Pine City EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA PRIDE

East Central Minnesota Pride will present the 15th ‘Pride in the Park’, Sunday, June 2, 2019, from noon to 4 p.m. in Robinson Park, downtown Pine City. The event is a celebration of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning) community of Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec and Mille Lacs counties. East Central Minnesota Pride is proud to bring musician Venus

DeMars to the event stage for the first time, as well as welcome back Mark Joseph and the American Soul. DeMars is a musician and multidisciplinary artist. As the founding member of the band “All the Pretty Horses,” her one-person show often provides the audience with a mix of contemporary music, performance and spoken word. She has been awarded Minnesota State Arts Board, Jerome, and McKnight fellowships for her individual and collaborative work

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with Intermedia Arts. Because of their popularity and variety of music genres, Mark Joseph and the American Soul will be performing at their third Pride. This year, Mark and the band will perform the entire album, “Graceland”, Paul Simon’s Grammy award-winning album of the year in 1987. Though now over 30 years old, “Graceland” is often cited as one of the best albums

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On your marks, get set... and go, go, go! The 2019 edition of Harter Memorial Field Day proved to be one to remember, with Mother Nature providing warm sunshine and mild temps to the young athletes and their slightly more aged fans. Students energetically ran, jumped and tossed their way through a variety of events throughout the day on Friday, May 17. Some records fell – but more importantly, many of the young competitors achieved their own personal bests at the day’s events.

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FRIDAY MAY 24 PCHS Jazz Band at Art in the Park The Pine City Arts Council premieres Art in The Park 2019 with a free performance by the Pine City High School Jazz Band on Friday, May 24 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. Free transportation by Arrowhead Transit for everyone within two miles; call 1-800-862-0175. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy.

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MONDAY MAY 27 Memorial Day Parade The annual Memorial Day Parade in downtown Pine City will take place on Monday, May 27. 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.

Beroun Memorial Day service Hosted by the Beroun American Legion Post #347, there will be a Memorial Day service at 9 a.m. at the Catholic Church on Monday, May 27. There will be a reading at the Catholic cemetery at 9:30 a.m. and also at the Brook Park cemetery at 11 a.m.

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Red Cross blood drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Friday, May 31 at the Pine City VFW post, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All donors will receive an Amazon.com gift card. For an appointment to donate, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

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Royalton Memorial Day Services The public is invited to Memorial Day Services at Royalton Memorial Cemetery Chapel, northeast of Braham, on Sunday, May 26 at 2 p.m. There will be a special devotional, musical program, and lunch will be served with a free will offering. Call Les Orvis at 320492-4579 with any questions.

Church in Hinckley. Located at 405 2nd St. NW, the show begins at 6:30 p.m. Email jenniferkubesh@yahoo.com with any questions.

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War of 1812 at the Fur Post It’s the War of 1812 and the Americans are attacking British territories. The North West Company 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 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Snake River Fur Post, Pine City. For more information call: 320-629-6356; or visit the website: www.mnhs.org/nwcfurpost.

SUNDAY JUNE 2 Pine City will be the setting for East Central Minnesota Pride, a LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning) pride event and picnic on Sunday, June 2, from noon to 4 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. For details visit eastcentralminnesotapride.com.

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Scout & Morgan author visit Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge will welcome international bestselling and award-winning author Nickolas Butler on Sunday, June 2 from 2-3:30 p.m. Nickolas will discuss his fourth novel, Little Faith. Little Faith, an intergenerational novel about family and community, the ways in which belief is both formed and shaken, and the lengths we go to protect our own, is set in rural Wisconsin. For more information call 763-689-2474 or visit www.scoutandmorganbooks.com.

Pine Gardeners meeting The Pine Gardeners will gather at the Pine City Public Library at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 28 to carpool to North Branch. Stopping at Peterson’s Garden Center, Oak Inn Restaurant, and the Rush City Wayne’s

Summer Gospel Nights premiere On Sunday, June 2 the public is invited to a free Summer Gospel Nights concert featuring Kent Dudley and Bended Knee at St. Paul Lutheran

THURSDAY JUNE 6 Mora’s Music in the Park The City of Mora’s Music In The Park summer concert series will feature the Whitesidewalls Rock n’ Roll Revue (polka trio) at a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 in the gazebo of Library Park in downtown Mora. For more information visit www.ci.mora. mn.us.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY JUNE 8 & 9 Woodland Pottery workshop Learn Woodland Pottery in a two-day workshop on Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 8 and 9 at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post. Dig clay, harvest the tempering agents and construct a clay vessel; then, after allowing pots to dry overnight, finish the surface details and temper the clay vessel in a firing pit. Registration is required. Call 320-532-3632 or visit www.mnhs.org/millelacs for more information.

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The Pine City Chamber of Commerce annual golf tournament fundraiser is on Friday, June 7 at the Pine City Country Club. Registration for the four-person scramble begins at 11:30 a.m. and includes deli lunch, 18 holes with cart and dinner. Wear a crazy tie and enjoy door prizes, games and more. Register online by Friday, May 31. Visit www.pinecitychamber.com or call 320-3224040 for more information.

On Sunday, June 9 all ages are invited to Gather4Good® with Catholic United Financial and assemble 2,000 personal care kits for the homeless. This event will take place at 11 a.m. at the Pine County Fairgrounds in Pine City. Refreshments, live music and kids’ activities will be provided to make the event fun and rewarding for the whole family. More information about Gather4Good is available at www.gather4good.org/pinecity-june2019 or on social media: facebook.com/catholicunited or twitter.com/catholicuf. Donations to help pay for kit contents can be made online at www. gather4good.org/donate.

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Experience the Gettysburg address with storyteller Dale Blanshan, who will be dressed in period attire to give Abraham Lincoln’s famous speech at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8 at the Rush City Public Library. This free event is recommended for all ages, especially families, as children love to see Blanshan dressed as the 16th president of the United States. No registration necessary. Call 320-358-3948 for additional information.

Kids ages kindergarten through sixth grade are going to have a blast learning about space travel and model rocketry at the Pine City Public Library on Tuesday, June 11, beginning at 2 p.m. Take a close look at model rocketry including how to prepare a model rocket for flight. Take part in a rocket launch, and then build a space copter to fly to the skies. Registration is required. Sign up on the events calendar at ecrlib.org. Space is limited.

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Kids crafts at Mille Lacs Kids ages 5 and up are invited to decorate an Ojibwe-style shoulder bag at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post on Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (allow an hour to make the craft). Shoulder bags are a simpler version of the Ojibwe bandolier bag. Traditionally worn by men, the bandolier bag is an ornately decorated shoulder bag used for both decoration and function. Call 320-532-3632 or email millelacs@mnhs.org with any questions.

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The public is invited to hear interesting accounts of local history at the Tuesday, June 4 meeting of the North Chisago Historical Society. Mark Olson will discuss how the lumbering activity and native Americans interacted during the early 1900s. Also, Brian Kendall will talk about the history of muzzle loading black powder guns. He will bring along four of his own. This meeting is held at 7 p.m. at Rushseba Town Hall, on Old Highway 61, just north of Rush City. Email ileneoh@ gmail.com with any questions.

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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 27 outside the Mille Lacs Indian Museum from noon to 5 p.m. Call 320532-3632 or email millelacs@ mnhs.org for more information.

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PINECITYMN.COM TOP STORIES Below are last week’s most read stories on the Pine City Pioneer website at: www.pinecitymn. com 1. Sheriff seeks help finding missing Grasston man: The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in locating a missing person: Irvin Willam Obrien, 42, of the Grasston area. Obrien last had phone contact with his family around April 25 and it is believed his last known location was in the Braham area. 2. Sheriff releases final report on fatal boat accident: The Pine County Sheriff’s Office has released its final report on the investigation into the boat accident that caused the death of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn on April 19. 3. Doctor killed in plane crash: A physician at FirstLight Health System, Thomas Jay Stillwell, age 65, of Plymouth, was found dead on the morning of May 9 after a single-engine plane crash. Are you a current print subscriber? Your subscription includes complimentary access to all of the Pine City Pioneer digital content. To access it, go to www.pinecitymn.com. Sign in or create an account. Select “Subscribe” in the top left corner. Choose “Online access for current print subscribers - Get Started” and follow the on screen instructions.

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Protect farmers from equity stripping scams Farming has never been an easy profession, and times have rarely been more difficult than they are right now. Family farmers deserve all the help they can get. Unfortunately, some of the people who offer to help are actually intent on defrauding those farmers of their homes and land. So it’s important that Minnesota farmers be aware that there is a law on the books that ought to stop certain types of scammers in their tracks. Equity stripping scams were particularly prevalent in the early 2000s. Under this scam, a homeowner facing foreEditor’s closure is approached by someone who promises to help save the person’s home. Soapbox This person may actually be a licensed lawyer or a real estate professional. The Mike trusting homeowner would deed the house over to the other person, and that Gainor person would sell it back in a contract for deed or would set up a rental, claiming that this is just until the original homeowner gets back on their feet financially. Now, in a situation where the two parties can actually trust one another – for instance, one family member helping another – this process can be made to work admirably. But in the scam, the deal is set up in such a way that the person is not able to make the payments or fulfill the requirements needed to get the home back. So they lose their home and land and all the equity they put into them – which the scammer then turns around for their own profit. A Minnesota law to prevent this equity stripping scam - Statute 325 N - was passed in 2004. At that time, though, it was focused specifically on homeowners. This gave scammers a loophole, because family farms – a combination of home and business – were not covered by the law. Ken Roseland of Moose Lake was one of those farmers who was taken advantage of. A third-generation farmer, Roseland was approached by what he thought was a legitimate group of investors, and the deal was described as a win-win.

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It wasn’t, and Roseland lost his 800 acre farm and everything on it, including his home and a house where his child’s family was living. Roseland fought against it, and as part of that fight helped convince Minnesota lawmakers to change the law. And in 2015, Statute 325 N was updated with language specifically included to protect family farmers. However, Roseland has become concerned that this law is being ignored and that farmers around the state continue to be targeted by scammers. Specifically, he sent letters to Minnesota’s Farmer Lender Mediation Program in July 2018, and they reported having no knowledge of Statute 325 N. He asked Minnesota’s Farm Advocate Program at the same time, and they gave the same response – they hadn’t heard about the law. Roseland has continued to follow up. In January 2019 he reached out to the Minnesota attorney general’s office, and received a response from Minnesota Deputy Attorney General James Canaday. “I agree that chapter 325N provides important protections to Minnesota family farmers, and that the protections should be fully enforced,” Canaday wrote. He encouraged anyone who believes that the law is being violated to contact the attorney general’s office and get a Fraud Report Form (online at https://www.ag.state. mn.us/office/Forms/FraudReport.asp). The Minnesota attorney general’s office can also be contacted at 800-657-3787 or by mail at: Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1400, St. Paul, MN 55101. A good law which isn’t being enforced does no good for anyone. Family farmers need to know about the support offered by Statute 325 N, and state agencies need to step up and do their part. Mr. Roseland should be congratulated for his tenacity in trying to bring this law more into the light so it can help protect the people it’s designed to protect. And if you have any knowledge of someone who has been affected by one of these scams, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at the contact information below: MIKE GAINOR is the editor of the Pine City Pioneer. Contact him at editor@pinecitymn.com or 320-322-5241.

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Don’t let state shut down WINDOW Virtually everyone from east-central Minnesota is familiar with WINDOW Victim Services in Hinckley. They have been providing safe, specialized and accessible services to survivors of domestic assault and sexual violence for 33 years. WINDOW has been a triumph. Consider their 2018 results: in only one year, 1 in 50 people in the entire Senate District were directly helped by WINDOW’s services. This is a staggering achievement. Last year they advocated for 961 primary and 88 secondary crime victims, served 509 primary and 69 secondary victims of domestic violence, supported Jason 57 primary and 27 secondary victims of sexual assault, and supervised 95 Rarick children at visitation centers, and State nurses within their innovative SANE program provided rapid crisis reSenator sponse to 28 sexual assault survivors. It is a testament to the outsized impact a small organization can have on a community. Unfortunately, WINDOW is at risk of being shut down by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). WINDOW is funded by grants from OJP, and thus must resubmit their grant application every five years. This guarantees a transparent, fair process. However, OJP has threatened to cut off WINDOW’s funding despite the fact they are only on year 3 of their 5-year cycle. Even though WINDOW has thrived for more than three decades, OJP is concerned that WINDOW’s board has not been providing adequate oversight, financial stability and administrative capacity. OJP has already begun the process of putting out an RFP to replace WINDOW and has launched an open bid process for the final two years of WINDOW’s term.

WINDOW has been working to address these concerns, by having the current board members take new training, bringing on a new board member who is an incredible addition, and hiring a new staff member to handle administrative requirements. What is most disappointing is that OJP has not taken any of this into account when making their decision. That is why WINDOW could use your help. WINDOW is always looking for new volunteers with a variety of skill sets to help with their mission. Contact me and I’d be happy to help you through the process of connecting with WINDOW. Most importantly though, I would encourage you to reach out to Commissioner John Harrington at the Department of Public Safety, Kate Weeks at the Office of Justice Programs, and Governor Walz to let them know how important WINDOW is to our community and to east-central Minnesota. Ask them to reconsider the RFP, let WINDOW serve out the final two years of their funding cycle, and give them a fair shake when the bid is up for renewal two years from now. WINDOW is just as important to our community as it is to the victims that it serves. It would be a shame if domestic abuse and sexual assault survivors lost this important resource due only to bureaucratic disputes. It will take years for a new group to establish the programs and community relationships that WINDOW has developed. Victims of assault need services like those provided by WINDOW to deal with the trauma and stigma of an assault. Those who work and volunteer for these programs bring their services to victims with love and caring attitudes that help victims face the depression and guilt that follows such assaults. I have a great fear that any new group that may come in to replace WINDOW will be doing so as a means to provide jobs for friends in administrative positions, not to provide true care to victims in our counties. I hope that I am wrong about this, but I have

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Under the law, you may not hold your phone in your Ask a hand and cannot Trooper use it at any time Sgt. Neil for video Dickenson calling, video live-streaming, Snapchat, gaming, looking at video or photos stored on the phone, using non-navigation apps, reading texts and scrolling or typing on the phone. The new law allows a driver to make calls, text, listen to music or podcasts and get directions, but only by voice commands or single-touch activation without holding the phone. You are allowed to hold and use your phone to obtain emergency assistance or if there is an immediate threat to life and safety. Using a phone when in an authorized emergency vehicle while performing official duties is also allowed. Traditional GPS units are exempt from the hands-free law. In-car screens and systems are also exempt. In both cases, most of these systems lock when the vehicle is moving. The new hands-free bill was signed by Gov. Tim

Walz on April 12, and goes into effect on Aug. 1. But don’t wait. Get into the habit of driving hands-free or purchasing a hands-free device. For more on the law that takes effect Aug. 1, go to HandsFreeMN.org I recently purQ: chased a 2018 Polaris Ranger. We have a 2 year old son and I am wondering what the laws are. Does he need to be in a car seat or booster seat with a helmet? Thank you in advance.

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witnessed far too much of this around government programs to at least not have some worry that this is the case. The stories that I have heard from so many who have been helped by WINDOW make your heart hurt when you hear what some women have had to endure, yet they give you great hope at the same time when you hear how others have reached out to support them. Carlton, Kanabec and Pine counties are fortunate to have these programs run by such amazing people, we cannot just stand by and watch their existence be threatened. Please join me in reaching out to those who will be making the decision as to the fate of WINDOW, and let them know how important this organization is to our area. Let them know you will step up to help as well. Also, let those who work and volunteer for WINDOW know how grateful you are for the service that they provide with such love. Commissioner John Harrington Dept. of Public Safety 651-201-7160 John.M.Harrington@state.mn Kate Weeks (Executive Director) Office of Justice Programs 651-201-7305 Kathryn.Weeks@state.mn Gov. Tim Walz 651-201-3400 Use the following link to e-mail the Governor https://mn.gov/governor/contact/

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In 2013, the City of Pine City acquired land from the developer of the Cross Lake Preserve neighborhood and the land was dedicated to remain a park for the residents to enjoy. In October 2017, city council members Gina Pettie and Mary Kay Sloan, along with City staff and the members of the Park & Recreation Committee held a neighborhood meeting with the residents of Cross Lake Preserve, to informally gauge the need and interest for a neighborhood park, to discuss the desired amenities and to understand the financial constraints of the project. By January 2018, the committee distributed an electronic survey to the residents of the neighborhood to formally gather input, and those results were used to develop a conceptual design, which was presented to the public and accepted by the city council on Feb. 7, 2018. The city applied to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Outdoor Recreation Grant Program and to the Greater Pine Area Endowment to supplement the funds the city was contributing to the project. Additionally, the city reached out to the Area Learning Center and the local Boy Scout Troop to have their students and scouts construct some of the park’s amenities (picnic shelter, benches, tables) to help reduce costs but also ensure that this project was supported in part, by the entire community. While the DNR funding was not awarded, the Greater Pine Area Endowment is supporting the project financially, and the ALC and an Eagle Scout have agreed to provide in-kind labor to the project. Overall, the scope of the project was reduced when the DNR grant was not awarded, however with the GPAE grant and the in-kind support of the ALC and Eagle Scout, the Cross Lake Preserve Park will offer the following amenities: playground, swings, picnic shelter with tables, benches and basketball court. PARK PLAN The Cross Lake Preserve Park project also sparked a conversation about how many parks the city has, what the names of those parks are and the need for park signage. While Cross Lake Preserve Park will be the city’s 11th park, not many people know where or how to access these parks. So the city has recently contracted with MSA Professional Services to develop a park plan which will assist the Parks and Recreation Committee achieve its mission of: improving the quality of life for residents and guests of Pine City by providing and maintaining a variety of recreation programs, facilities, parks and open spaces that respond to the needs of the community and promote social, economic and environmental prosperity. The park plan will assist the city in its communication with the public on where parks are, what amenities are available and how to get involved in recreation activities, and it will also help the city strategically respond to park and recreation requests (we

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WILDFIRE PREVENTION SPRING BURNING RESTRICTIONS LIFTED

The spring burning restrictions that went into effect on April 22 were lifted at midnight on Wednesday, May 15, and burning is again allowed through the existing permit system. People will once again be able to stop in at the DNR Forestry offices and/or township fire warden residences to pick up a permit. The purpose of the burning restrictions was to reduce the number of wildfires caused by debris burning and to reduce property damage. Our historical data indicated that 43 percent of wildfires originated from yard cleanup and debris burning. We have appreciated everyone’s patience with this process. When are burning permits required? Burning permits are required by law for most open burning. They are issued free of charge by local DNR foresters, and for free or for up to one dollar from township fire wardens. Burning permits allow the DNR to limit burning to those times when there is less chance of a fire getting out of control. Although no time is totally safe to burn; evening hours are considered much safer than daytime hours because in the evening the winds are normally slower, the humidity is higher and the temperatures are cooler - so fires that do escape control, burn much slower and are easier to put out. Most permits are issued for evening hours of 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. No burning permit required: • When the ground has a snow cover of 3 inches or more surrounding the immediate area of the fire sufficient to keep fire from spreading. Burning can be accomplished 24 hours a day under these conditions. • Campfires in contained rings that are not larger than 3 feet in diameter and have the ground cleared of combustible materials for 5 feet around the base of the fire ring. Campfires have to be for cooking, warming, or for ceremonies, and not for cleaning up yard debris. • A fire contained in a charcoal grill, camp stove, or other device for the purpose of cooking or heating. • An authorized burner used between the hours of 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. for vegetative material. Special Permits: Permits for daytime burning are issued on a case-bycase basis, and must be issued by a DNR forest officer. Burning permits may be issued to burn vegetative material only, including leaves, grass, brush, twigs, unpainted and untreated lumber. For more information on open burning, call the Mora DNR Forestry Office at (320) 679-3683, Sandstone DNR Forestry at (320) 245-6789, Little Falls Forestry at (320) 616-2450 x626. City Burning Regulations: Beroun, City of (Unincorporated): Burning permits issued by Township Fire Wardens or the DNR. Brook Park, City of: Burning permits issued by Township Fire Wardens or

the DNR. Grasston, City of: Allows open burning only when the burning permit is approved by their designated township fire warden or the DNR forester. Henriette, City of: Burning permits issued by Township Fire Wardens or the DNR. Hinckley, City of: Strictly no burning within city limits. Pine City, City of: Burning permits issued by Township Fire Wardens or the DNR. Rock Creek, City of: Burning permits issued by Township Fire Wardens or the DNR. Sandstone, City of: Burning permits issued by Township Fire Wardens or the DNR. Burning Permit Agreements: To keep the fire under control and to assume responsibility for all damages and costs that may result from burning done under the permit. To attend the fire until completely extinguished. To have the permit available at the burn site for inspection. Not to burn if there is a practical alternative method for disposal of the material such as chipping, composting, or recycling. To use a clean burning device to start the fire. Not to conduct burning during any air quality alert. Not to burn prohibited materials listed under M.S. 88.171. To extinguish the fire immediately if the permit is revoked. That the permit fire will not be allowed to smolder without flame. Burning Permit Requirements: Prevailing wind must be away from nearby occupied buildings, public roads, airports, and landing strips. Smoke must not be a hazard to the public. Permittee must be at least 18 years old. Burning is prohibited below the ordinary high water mark of public waters except for agricultural operations or for the purposes of managing forests, prairies, or wildlife habitat. No open burning shall be conducted within 50 feet of a residence of another person, without his or her written permission. General Fire Safety: Prior to getting a permit: Make sure that you have a good water supply Make sure that you have tools to keep the fire under control (shovel, rake, etc.). Make sure that you have a cleared area around the fire (the size of the cleared area would depend on the size of the fire). Pay special attention to the weather (Is it windy? Has the weather been dry? Is the humidity low?). Many fires escape due to unexpected changes in weather conditions. And finally, please attend your fire at all times.

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Township Fire Wardens (TFW) are local people that volunteer their time to assist the DNR Forestry Division in issuing burning permits. There is usually a minimum of two wardens per township and often more than that. TFWs may issue permits for open burning of vegetative material for up to three evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Just look for the State Fire Warden sign on a wooden post at the driveway entrance. Calling ahead is recommended to avoid a wasted trip and to let the warden know you plan to stop by.

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HINCKLEY Audrey Zamora 320-224-6939 Hinckley Fire Dept 320-384-7491 Ken Kempert 320-384-7322

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PARTRIDGE/ASKOV Scott/Diane Petersen 320-838-3332 Askov Fire Dept 320-838-3616 City of Askov 320-838-3616

STURGEON LAKE Sharon Goetzinger 218-372-3288 Sturgeon Lake Fire Dept 218-372-3391 Mary Luusaua 218-496-5587 Donna Burns 218-380-0939 WILLOW RIVER General Andrews Nursery 218-372-3182 Willow River Fire Dept 218-372-3733

PINE CITY Brett Carlson 320-629-7412 Paul Miller 320-629-6103 Frank Ramisch 320-629-3361 Pine City Fire Dept 320-629-7405

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POKEGAMA Tom Miller 320-629-1434 David Hill 320-629-2712 Lancelot Furber 320-629-1317 ROYALTON Kathy Schlaeger 320-629-2382 SANDSTONE Dale Wilkening 320-245-5491 Sandstone Fire Dept 320-245-2155 nter Lake Lena Community Center 320-384-6240

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10 Years Ago, 2009 The North West Company Fur Post will, for the time being at least, remain open. A bill passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor earlier this week spares the Minnesota Historical Society widespread funding cuts, but the long-time Pine County historical site may not be out of the woods just yet. “The governor can still unallot funding,” Representative Tim Faust said. Approximately 20 people would lose their jobs if the North West Company Fur Post closes – three full-time employees and 17 seasonal. The North West Company Fur Post Years is on the list of potential closing sites because it is in the bottom third in Ago attendance for state historical sites; about 14,000 visitors come each year Kim to the Fur Post. Pine City High School hosted David the 2009 Senior Athletic Banquet on Sunday, May 17, honoring the student athletes who are graduating next week. Jim Hanson was awarded the Lenny Gray Fan Appreciation Award at the Senior Athletic Banquet by senior letter winners Kristi Stolt and Brian Shuey. Hanson commented after he won the award, that he “bleeds Dragon green.” The Bill Harter Memorial Sportsmanship Award is traditionally given to a male and female athlete, as voted by their classmates, who best represents good sportsmanship. This year there was a tie. Joe Menigo and Jarad Reiser were awarded together along with Brietta Clementson.

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Recognize these guys? Local teachers let their hair down every spring when they present their Blackboard Review, a fundraiser which nets scholarship money for graduating seniors. Disguised as the Village People, Jim Sloan, Mark Anderson, Paul Jackson, Curt Wagner and Jeff Adams hammed it up for the crowd in 1994. The show draws a standing-room-only audience because it’s not only hilarious but a way for the community to support a great cause.

25 Years Ago, 1994 A bill which will expand emergency telephone 911 service into all rural areas of Minnesota passed the Minnesota Legislature this session. “This allows us to create a statewide emergency telephone communication network, a service which will significantly improve public safety in rural areas,” said Sen. Florian Chmielewski, one of the bill’s sponsors. Once fully implemented, the service will allow all Minnesotans to pick up the phone and dial 911 in order to immediately report emergencies. Most rural Minnesota areas do not have such a service. A variety of programs, aimed at improving the lives of children, have received funding from the University of Minnesota Extension Service. A pilot project in Rush City called Rush City Responds, was one of the 14 projects funded. It received $4,165 of the $54,550 total made available by the University. The Rush City Responds initiative is aimed at youth 10-16 years old who have been wandering the streets

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50 Years Ago, 1969 Diplomas were awarded to a near record size class of 120 seniors at Pine City High School Monday evening. Over 1,000 viewed and participated in the commencement exercise which graduated the sixty-seventh class in the community’s history. The rough grading of the fairways of Pine City’s new golf course is well underway at the course site southwest of the village. Completion of the course is scheduled this fall. The Dragons won the District 25 track championship held at Forest Lake last Saturday. The Dragons garnered 60 points to win, Forest Lake followed with 38.

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75 Years Ago, 1944 Following is a list of Pine City men who reported for their pre-induction physical examination: Everett Klicker, Robert Turner, Chester Johnson, Clarence Stransky, Joseph Kryzer, Wallace Nelson, Robert Mohr, Luverne Hancock and Ambrose Lappe. Mr. and Mrs. Myrl Carpenter are the proud parents

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100 Years Ago, 1919 Sixteen cans of pike fry were received here last Thursday morning and at once taken to Norway Point at the head of Cross Lake where they were released. School children and others are requested by the G.A.R. Circle Ladies to bring flowers to the village hall, next Friday morning, Decoration Day, to be made into wreaths and bouquets for the decorating of soldiers’ graves. Don’t forget the dead, they did their best for you.

125 Years Ago, 1894 The new engine for the steamer “Cumberland” arrived here on Tuesday of this week, and is being put in place. The bonds for the erection of the new school house were given to the Savings Bank of St. Paul at par with interest at six percent. This being the best offer made out of a large number of bids received. The bids for the erection of the new building will be opened in a few days and the contract awarded.

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PINE CITY 22, RUSH CITY 3 Four hits from Ryan Plasek paved the way to victory for the Dragon baseball win over Rush City 22-3 on Friday. Plasek singled in the second, singled in the third, doubled in the fourth, and singled in the fourth, going 4-4 overall. The Dragons got things started in the first inning when Duke Waxberg singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. Rush City scored three runs in the third inning, but the Dragons scored 12 runs in the fourth inning. Daniel Rike, Plasek, Waxberg, Isaiah Hasz, Mason Loucks and Mason Charles each drove in runs during the fourth. Hasz started the game for the Dragons. He went three innings, allowing three runs on six hits, striking out two and walking zero Plasek earned the win for the team. He surrendered zero runs on zero hits over two innings, striking out one and walking zero. The Pine City squad had 20 hits in the game. Plasek, Hasz, Charles, Waxberg, Nick Hansmann and Rike each managed multiple hits. The Dragons didn’t commit a single error in the field. Waxberg had eight chances in the field, the most on the team. The Dragons stole 10

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PINE CITY 7, EVELETH-GILBERT 0 The Dragons traveled to Eveleth on Monday to play the Bears from Eveleth-Gilbert. The Dragons swept the Bears 7-0 and earned number one seed position. “Our team has been building to the section play, the boys have put themselves in a great position,” said coach Rick Engelstad. Singles results: No. 1 - Parker Sell, Pine City def. Jared Delich, Eveleth-Gilbert, 6-4, 7-5 No. 2 - Dusty Bergstrom, Pine City def. Gavin Maki, Eveleth-Gilbert 6-4, 6-0 No. 3 - Nate Webster, Pine City def. Nick Beaudette, Eveleth-Gilbert, 6-2, 6-0 No. 4 - Mason Mikyska, Pine City def. Cole Anderson, Eveleth-Gilbert, 7-6 (6), 2-6, 7-6 (1) Doubles results: No. 1 - Jake Adams - Alex Laven, Pine City def. Rob Licari - Noah Sandnas, Eveleth-Gilbert, 6-4, 6-3 No. 2 - Tanner Wicktor - Sully Lucht, Pine City def. Bryce Vest - Blaine Mortenson, Eveleth-Gilbert, 6-2, 6-0 No. 3 - Jared Carpenter Peyton Smetana, Pine City def. Nathan Tassoni - Dylan Niemi, Eveleth-Gilbert, 6-0, 6-3

PINE CITY 7, NEW LONDON-SPICER 0 The Section 6A team Semifinals and Finals were held

Monday, May 20 at St. Cloud Apollo. In the Semifinals Pine City beat New London-Spicer 7-0 and Litchfield beat Foley 5-2. The Pine City Dragons played very solid tennis against New London-Spicer. “They were ready to play and won in dominant fashion,” said coach Engelstad. Section Semifinals singles results: No. 1 - Parker Sell, Pine City def. Nicholas Rutledge, New London-Spicer, 6-1, 6-0 No. 2 - Dusty Bergstrom, Pine City def. Kaleb Smith, New London-Spicer, 6-0, 6-1 No. 3 - Nate Webster, Pine City def. Arthur Farhat, New London-Spicer, 6-1, 6-0 No. 4 - Derek Clementson, Pine City def. Logan Larson, New London-Spicer SR., 6-2, 6-0 Section Semifinals doubles results: No. 1 - Jake Adams - Alex Laven, Pine City def. Jaden Zylstra - Wolzen Holland, New London-Spicer, 6-1, 6-3 No. 2 - Tanner Wicktor - Alex Laven, Pine City def. Riley Pflipsen - Coltin Pflipsen, New London-Spicer, 6-3, 6-2 No. 3 - Peyton Smetana - Jared Carpenter, Pine City def. Ander Arnold - Kyle Denz, New London-Spicer, 6-1, 6-2 PINE CITY 6, LITCHFIELD 1 In the Finals it was a rematch of last year’s Finals. The Pine City Dragons versus the Litchfield Dragons. The Dragons of Pine City played their best

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match to date of the year. “The boys were so focused and ready to play. They have had this motto of unfinished business – losing last year in the finals was a great motivator for them,” said coach Engelstad. “Up and down the line-up our young men really competed and set the tone early in the matches.” The Dragons had a 6-1 win over Litchfield in the Finals. Section Finals singles results: No. 1 Parker Sell, Pine City

def. Alex Draeger, Litchfield, 6-1, 6-0 No. 2 Nate Webster, Pine City def. Alex Gruenke, Litchfield, 6-4, 6-0 No. 3 Tanner Wicktor, Pine City def. Payton Prahl, Litchfield, 7-5, 6-3 No. 4 Logan Graphenteen, Litchfield def. George Miller, Pine City, 7-5, 7-5 Section Finals doubles results: No. 1 - Jake Adams - Dusty Bergstrom, Pine City def. Ben Nelson - Tyson Michels, Litch-

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The Great River Conference Championship meet in Braham on Tuesday, May 14 provided the best weather the track and field teams have had all season. This aided in many great performances and led to GRC Championships for both the Dragon boys and girls teams. “I am very proud of both of our teams and the hard work that they have put in throughout the season to be able to win the conference championship again,” said coach Jared Clementson. This is the fifth straight year that both teams won the conference. (Sixth straight for girls and fifth for boys). Forty-five athletes scored points to cause the Dragon win. “This season, like most, has had its ups and downs, however, I am very proud of how our kids performed on the day it mattered most. Everyone came together as a team and did what they could to contribute,” said Clementson who was voted as the Girls GRC Coach of the Year. (Brent Nelson from Hinckley-Finlayson was voted as the Boys GRC Coach of the Year.) GIRLS RESULTS The girls team won the Great River Conference Championship for the sixth straight year with 216.5 points, 78.5 points more than second place Rush City. Fifteen Dragons claimed All-Conference honors for their efforts in winning eight of the 18 events. Three earned Honorable Mention honors by placing second in their event. Twenty-four girls contributed points toward the victory. Sophie Lahti was top point getter with 25 points. Alaina

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The Great River Conference Track and Field meet was held last Tuesday in Braham. The Dragons were victorious in both the boys and girls teams. There were 27 Pine City Athletes that received All Conference/Honorable Mention awards. The Dragons had 13 events that we claimed All Conference and 11 events where we claimed Honorable Mention. Pictured are the athletes who received the honors, many of them in more than one event: Front: Alaina Steele, Grace Grubbs, Lydia Adams, Emily Carpenter, Kelsey Erickson, Summer Thieman, Ainsley Vinaja Middle: Emma Johnson, Sophie Lahti, Dorothy Miller, Allyson Chromey, Kenzie Tayerle, Alexis Thieman Back: Jeffrey Carlbom, Tryston West, Tommy Ryan, TJ Rank, Logan Vinaja, George Ausmus, JJ Preston, Jason Thieman, Caleb Fromm, Tucker Dalen, Noah Miller, Charlie Emmons, Hunter Peacock; missing- Ellaina Johnson.

Steele scored 23, Ellaina Johnson scored 21, Dorothy Miller scored 20 and Lydia Adams scored 16 points. Sophie Lahti got things started off right by winning the high jump with a personal best height of 4’ 10”. She was tied with EllieMae White from Rush City, but won in a jump off (needed to

determine a champion). Sophie then turned around to help the 4x800m relay of Ella Sell, Grace Grubbs, Sophie Lahti and Lydia Adams win with a time of 10:55.57. Alaina Steele won the 800m race for the fifth straight year in a time of 2:28.37. Alaina also placed second in

the 1600m run with a time of 5:43.46 where she led teammates Arissa Rydberg (5:44.51) and Eva Johnson (5:46.39) to third and fourth place finishes. Sophie and Alaina joined forces with Grace Grubbs and Lydia Adams in the 4x400m relay to win with a time of SEE TRACK AND FIELD, PAGE 13

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TRACK AND FIELD: from page 12 4:26.21. Dorothy Miller won the triple jump with a personal best jump of 33’ 11”. Kelsey Erickson won the long jump with a personal best jump of 15’ 5”. The girls 4x800m relay of Ella Sell, Grace Grubbs, Sophie Lahti and Lydia Adams won in a time of 10:55.57. The 4x200m relay of Alexis Thieman, Ainsley Vinaja, Emily Carpenter and Summer Thieman won with a time of 1:55.81. The 4x100m relay of Ellaina Johnson, Allyson Chromey, Emma Johnson and Kensi Tayerle won with a season’s best time of 54.72. Ellaina Johnson ran well, posting personal best times in the 100m dash (13.42) and 200m dash (27.05). Both were top ten performances. Cara Kuhn had a season’s best toss of 30’ 0” in the shot put, good for second place.

BOYS RESULTS The Dragon boys won the Great River Conference Championship for the fifth straight year. They scored 220 points, 81 points more than second place Hinckley-Finlayson. “Our boys really stepped up and were ready to compete,” said coach Clementson. Many boys put in their best effort to help the team and ended up placing much higher than expected. Six boys claimed All-Conference honors for their efforts in winning five of the 18 events. Twelve earned Honorable Mention honors for placing second. Twenty-one boys contributed points toward the victory. TJ Rank was the top point getter with 29 points. Tucker Dalen scored 28, Logan Vinaja scored 25, Tommy Ryan scored 19 and Tryston West scored 17 points. The 4x400m relay team of TJ Rank, Caleb Fromm, Tommy Ryan and Logan Vinaja won in a time of 3:40.68. TJ Rank came from behind to win the 300m hurdles in a season’s best time of 43.44. Logan Vinaja had a spectacular finish to win the 800m in a time of 2:09.46. Dawson Clifford won the pole vault with a personal best height of 11’ 6”. TJ Rank placed second with a height of 10’ 2”. Tucker Dalen won the triple jump with a leap of 39’ 6.5”, placed second in the high jump (5’ 7”), and placed third in the long jump (18’ 5.75”). JJ Preston placed second in both the shot put (42’ 9”) and discus (116’ 10”). The 4x800m relay team of Drake Willert, Charlie Emmons, Noah Miller and George Ausmus placed second in a time of 9:58.10. Pine City’s 4x200m relay team of Jason Thieman, Jeffrey Carlbom, Hunter Peacock and Michael

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Jeffrey Carlbom leaps into his long jump.

Gerold placed second in a time of 1:40.63. Tommy Ryan placed second in the 1600m with a time of 4:47.25. UPCOMING EVENTS The Sub-Section 18A meet in Pine City was scheduled to be held on Tuesday, May 21. Individuals who place in the top

four and relays that place in the top two will head to the Section 5A meet at St. John’s University on Wednesday, May 29. “I am looking forward to seeing how many athletes (individual and relays) we can advance to the Section and State meet,” said coach Clementson.

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HEALTH: Pine County 79th out of 87 counties ranked FROM PAGE 1

average. Pine County residents had fewer days of poor mental health and a lower rate of sexually transmitted infections. Pine County’s high school graduation rate was 83%, the state average. However, Pine County had 38% adult obesity compared to the state average of 28%. Physical inactivity was at 26% compared to the state average of 19%. Pine County had more preventable hospital stays, fewer flu vaccinations and more injury deaths. Pine County also had 17% of children in poverty compared to the state average of 12%. In the region, Chisago County ranked 36th in

the survey, Isanti County ranked 43rd, Carlton County ranked 73rd, Kanabec County ranked 75th, Mille Lacs County ranked 78th and Aitkin County ranked 82nd. The eight counties ranked worse than Pine County in 2015 were: (in order) Grant, Clearwater, Aitkin, Beltrami, Norman, Wadena, Cass and Mahnomen. County health rankings are carried out each year by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The County Health Rankings are available for viewing at www.countyhealthrankings.org.

HOW AREA COUNTIES RANKED Chisago County Isanti County Carlton County Kanabec County Mille Lacs County Pine County Aitkin County

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ART: Pine City celebrates summer at Art in the Park FROM PAGE 1

visitors’ homes within two miles of Robinson Park. To arrange a ride, call the Arrowhead Transportation bus service at 1-800-862-0175. In case of rain, organizers plan to hold the event in the Pine County Event Center (the new beer hall) at the Pine County Fairgrounds. MUSIC, FOOD AND FUN • The opening notes of Art in the Park will be heard on Friday, May 24. The first concert of the year will, as always, be provided by the Pine City Jazz Band, with sloppy joes served by the Music Boosters. • On May 31, the Why Back Whens variety band will share a selection of oldies, with walking tacos offered by the Pine Area Lions. • On June 7, Miss Myra & the Moonshiners will bring in vintage jazz and blues, with brats provided by the Girl Scouts. • On June 14, Johnny Cash tribute band “Church of Cash” will play the songs of the legendary Man in Black, with BBQ turkey from Catholic Sodality. • June 22 will bring Backyard Band and a variety of favorite tunes, with sloppy joes served by First Presbyterian. • On June 28, Robinson Park will be rocking and

rolling with the songs of the 1950s as perennial favorites Whitesidewalls take the stage, with the Pine City Lions serving pulled pork. • After hot dogs and apple pie served by Zion Lutheran Church, the Riverside All Stars will bring on the hits from across the decades on July 6. • The Lisa Wenger Blues Band will perform sweet, gritty American roots music. Cheeseburgers will be served by the Boy Scouts on July 12. • The 42nd annual Art Fest will be held on Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The arts and crafts fair will feature over 70 exhibitors, with music by Freeway Jam, a children’s corner for kids, food and refreshments – and a new petting zoo this year. • The last Friday night concert of the season will take place on July 26, as bluegrass maestros Mystery Mountain Boys croon the final notes at Art in the Park. Sponsors make events like Art in the Park possible, and supporters include the Pine City Lions, Pine Area Lions, Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce, Pokegama Lake Association, FirstLight Health Systems, Arrowhead Transit, Walmart, Early Childhood Family Education and the New Horizon Thrift store. With musical memories galore in store, Friday nights this summer in Pine City will become a little more magical because of Art in the Park.

PRIDE: Fifteen years of Pride in the Park in Pine City FROM PAGE 1

of all time. In 2007 it was added to the National Recording Registry as “culturally, historically and aesthetically important.” As always, the event is free to attend and features a wide variety of vendors and exhibitors, live music, food, arts activities and entertainment. Emceeing the event is Twin Cities’ Public Television’s Val Mondor. All are welcome to attend. “We are welcoming back the Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community, with their children’s activities,” said Julie Redpath, of Chisago City, who is on the Pride Committee. “Families and people of all ages enjoy that.” East Central Minnesota Pride was born in 2005, as a fifth anniversary of the East Central Men’s Circle, a discussion group for gay, bisexual and questioning men of the region.

“We were skeptical about whether anyone would show up in a public place,” said Don Quaintance, a founding member of the Pride Committee. “But hundreds showed up for our first event, and it’s grown ever since.” The theme of this year’s event is “Pride in the Park: 15 Years of Positive Change.” 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. Area businesses that would like to show their support can contact a member of the Pride Committee for an “All Are Welcome Here” sticker or rainbow flag to display on their storefronts. More information can be found at www.EastCentralMinnesotaPride.org.

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For homeowners going through their maintenance checklist, Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) offers advice for keeping their roof in tip-top shape and information on when it might be time to consider a new roof. When you’re in the market for a new home, it’s always a good idea to ask the age of the roof of any house that you’re considering purchasing. This will tell you if you can reasonably expect to go a number of years without having to replace the roof or if you need to start to budget for a re-roofing job. “Every homeowner knows the value – even just from a peace of mind standpoint – of a structurally sound roof above their heads,” said Dana Badgerow, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota. “Obviously, a roof is a big part of any homeowner’s investment and one that needs close monitoring and maintenance.” The average lifespan of a roof is 20-25 years, depending on a number of factors: mold or rot; cracked, torn or missing shingles; leaks and storm damage. However, whether a roof is new or old, it’s important for homeowners to perform regular maintenance. BBB offers some tips which could help extend the life of your roof: • Clear dead or overhanging branches. Have a professional tree service evaluate the branches hanging over your roof and decide whether or not they are a risk. If the branches are dead, that increases the chance of them falling onto your roof. In addition, heavily shaded areas of your roof can retain moisture, which sometimes leads to mold. Regular trimmings of overhanging branches will help your roof dry in a uniform manner. • Inspect for hail damage. After strong storms, especially hailstorms, have a licensed insurance adjuster or contractor inspect your roof. Dimples and cracks on the shingles are key indicators that hail damage has occurred. • Keep your eyes and ears open and remove debris. Homeowners should inspect their roof regularly and monitor for hail damage. Ground-level inspections can be done by the homeowner. You should also keep your gutters clear. If there’s debris that needs to be removed, either call a professional or be very cautious when getting up on your roof. If the roof on your home is over twenty years old, it may be a good idea to solicit expert opinions – from licensed contractors – before making the decision to sign off on a re-roofing project. To help homeowners find reliable and trustworthy roofing companies, BBB offers the following tips: • Start with trust. Research and find dependable contractors for free at bbb.org. • Deal with licensed and insured contractors. In Minnesota, roofers must be licensed by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) (doli.state. mn.us). Contractors in North Dakota should be registered with the ND Secretary of State’s Office (http:// sos.nd.gov/). A contractor should be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, not you. • Get everything in writing. It’s important to review the contract carefully before signing it. Contracts should include: the description of services provided, payment schedule, an estimate on when the work will commence and finish and warranty information. • Ask for references. Asking friends and family for references is always a good idea. You should also ask contractors for references from past customers, and follow up with them directly to learn more about recent projects the company completed. • Request estimates. Ask for estimates from at least three different contractors. Everyone has a different budget, but don’t automatically choose the company with the lowest bid. Your roof is an integral part of your home and not a place where you want to cut corners. For more information on steps to take when your home suffers storm damage, visit bbb.org/minnesota/ news-events/news-releases/2015/07/bbb-offers-tips-tostorm-damage-victims/.

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Sunﬁsh are fun, delicious, plentiful MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Feeling that tug on the line, an angler sets the hook and reels in a small sunfish, then asks the perennial question: Should I keep it? Sunfish, also known as bluegills and pumpkinseeds, are a go-to species for anglers looking for a meal and many anglers may be surprised to know they’re actually encouraged to keep small ones up to the limit set by the Department of Natural Resources. These fish are nutritious and safe to eat regularly, according to consumption guidelines from the Department of Health. “We encourage anglers to keep sunfish under 7 inches and consider releasing the ones 9 inches or larger,” said Jon Hansen, fisheries management consultant. “This is opposite what many anglers grew up hearing but it’s good news for anyone who wants high odds of bringing home a meal of local, healthy food.” Small sunfish are plentiful and easier to catch than large ones. Keeping small ones has little impact on populations. In contrast, when anglers keep only the large sunfish, which are usually males guarding nests, the small males remaining in the population don’t have any need to compete with larger males to spawn and instead of growing, they devote their energy to spawning at younger ages. After ice-out, sunfish move into shallow, warmer water to eat and later spawn. After spawning they can be found loitering near aquatic plants, or near docks. Sunfish can be caught readily throughout the state and seasons

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Anglers in the Pine City area are hunting for the ﬁshing hotspots from Pokegama Lake to Cross Lake and along the Snake River.

are open all year. Fish are a good source of protein. For pregnant women, fish contain healthy fats that are important for a developing fetus and eating fish can lower the risk of heart disease. A person can’t always tell if fish are safe to eat by looking at them, or even by how clean the water appears. The Minnesota Department of Health helps bridge this information gap by providing fish consumption guidelines based on fish species, waterbody, and exposure risk for different types of people. In general, sunfish have lower levels of mercury than other fish; however fish

from some waters have other contaminants that impact the guidelines. For sunfish, statewide guidelines are one meal per week for women who are or may become pregnant and children under 15, and the guidelines don’t advise any limit to the number of sunfish meals others should eat. Anglers should check for site-specific advice that pertains to the water they’re fishing. If eating fish from a variety of waters or a specific water isn’t listed, anglers should follow the statewide guidelines. Both site-specific and statewide guidance on eating fish can be found at bit.ly/FishConsump-

tionGuidanceMN. The site ChooseYourFish.org is another source for statewide consumption guidelines and has recipes and some cooking videos – including recipes for bluegill chowder and perch skillet. Minnesota is home to a variety of fish in addition to sunfish that anglers can harvest and enjoy eating, including popular species like crappie, northern pike, walleye, catfish and bass. Anglers can find fish consumption advice for lakes, angling information, lake survey reports and more on the DNR LakeFinder at mndnr.gov/lakefinder.

WORSHIP GUIDE 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 320-336-8978

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

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday Worship Service 11am Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.

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

Hands for Pine City Outreach Church Meeting in Pine City Library Community Room Sunday NIGHTS 5-6PM Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson P.O. Box 164 PC 320-496-3009 Hands4PC@gmail.com Facebook fan page: Hands for Pine City Existing to be the hands of Jesus to Pine City

Hustletown Community Church HCC Hustletown Non-Denominational 17945 Blue Jay Ln Pastor Bruce Thompson 651-983-8130 Mail: 1010 3rd Ave SW Pine City Sunday School 10:15 am Worship Service 11:00 am

First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Pastor Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org Sunday Worship Celebration 10:30 AM Sunday School, Preschool-Gr 6 10:30 AM Wednesday Youth Group 6:15 PM 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.

Henriette Community 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.

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 4-4:30p.m., Sunday 9:15-9:45a.m.

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.

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

Journey North Church 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 Water Fellowship 915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities. Open Arms Church of God 406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW Pine City 320-629-2985 Summer worship begins May 26 Sunday Service @ 9:00 a.m. Picnic church in Robinson Park Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. (June 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24, August 7, 14) Thursday 5:30 p.m. Please join us!

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. South Pine Baptist Church Meeting at 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.org Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m. Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683

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Axel Torben Johnson was born on April 12, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed eight pounds, one ounce and was 20-1/2 inches long. His parents are Orrin and Shana Johnson of Pine City. Axel is welcomed home by siblings Levi, Carber, Henry and Thor. His grandparents are Roxanne and Dan, Kathy and Greg Kendall.

Karlee Rene-lynn Hanson was born on May 1, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, 11.6 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her mother is Claudia Hanson of Pine City. Karlee is welcomed home by sibling Bentlee Hanson, 5. Her grandparents are Claud and Cheril Hanson, and Jenniffer Woodman.

Gracie LeBrun of Pine City has earned DI Tennis Scholar-Athlete honors from the University of Northwestern with a grade point average of at least 3.40 on a 4.00 grading scale. In addition, LeBrun was honored with this season’s UMAC Sportsmanship award during the 2019 UMAC tournament in which she made the league’s all-conference list.

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Rowen James Marcio was born on May 3, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed eight pounds, nine-and-a-half ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. His parents are Tyler and Chelsey Marcio of Isanti. Rowen is welcomed home by sibling Reagan, 3-1/2. His grandparents are Jeff and Jody of Foreston, Steve and Carol of Zimmerman.

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Kinsley Rose Stromberg was born on April 22, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her parents are Kathy and Travis Stromberg of Ogilvie. Kinsley is welcomed home by sibling Liam, 2. Her grandparents are Mike and Gail Lobdell of Ogilvie, Rick and Mary Stromberg of Mora.

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PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER May 13 - 19 Theft, burglary, vandalism May 13, 3:30 p.m., report of damage to vehicle, Forest Rd., Pine City. May 17, 11:41 a.m., report of theft, E River Way, Pine City. May 18, 3:40 a.m., report of damage to property, Nature Ave., Pine City.

Miscellaneous May 13, 11:43 a.m., report of dangerous animal, Elmcrest Ave., Pine City. May 14, 8:21 a.m., report of threats, Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City. May 14, 3:08 p.m., report of juvenile trouble, Main St. S, Pine City. May 15, 7:27 p.m., report of unknown trouble, Shoreview Dr., Pine City. May 16, 1:47 p.m., report of juvenile trouble, Main St. S, Pine City. May 17, 5:33 p.m., report of assault, County Hwy. 61, Pine City. May 17, 7:52 p.m., report of child protection/neglect, Lakeview Heights, Pine City. Oct. 27, 9:20 p.m., report of unknown trouble, 4th St., Pine City south.

Jail roster May 13, Frank James Fehrman, under sentence, domestic assault- GM- subsequent violation, possess ammo/any ﬁrearm- subject to an order for protection... May 13, Roger Rekkedahl, summons, burglary- 3rd degree- steal/commit felony

or gross misd. May 13, Aloysius Eric Schrom, probable cause, trafficdrivers licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety; hold for other agency, burglary- 1st degree, probation violation, probable cause, giving peace officer false name- of another person. May 13, John James Gow, probable cause, domestic assault- misdemeanor. Released May 15. May 13, Erin Lee Butterfield, Pine County warrant, disorderly conduct. Released May 14. May 13, Julia Anne Marie Matrious, Pine County warrant: arrest- felony warrant, thefttake/use/transfer movable propertyno consent; domestic assault- misdemeanor- intentionally inflicts/attempts to inflict bodily harm on another; assault- 2nd degreedangerous weapon; damage to property- 4th degree- intentional damage- other circumstances. Released May 14. May 14, Angie Mattinas, probable cause, pharmacy, drugs- 5th degree controlled substancepossession; burglary- 4th degree- to commit misdemeanor. May 14, Tyler Michael Freeman, under sentence, criminal sex conduct- 3rd degree- victim 13-15 actor >24m older. May 14, Shawn Lee Boots, hold for other agency, neglect or endangerment of a child, trafficdrivers licensedriving after suspension, driving after cancellation;

Pine County warrant, trafficdrivers licensedriving after revocation, driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, receiving stolen property, traffic regulation- driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle, drugs- 5th degree- sale- marijuana mixture except small amount of marijuana with no remuneration. May 14, Adam Jeremiah Holm, probable cause, burglary; thefttake/use/ transfer movable propertyno consent. May 14, Anthony John Kerbel, under sentence, traffic- careless driving. May 14, Clinton Leroy Williams, Pine County warrant, receiving stolen property, fleeing a peace officer by a means other than a motor vehicle, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. Released May 15. May 14, Ali Tawfiq-Mohammed Albaqshi, probable cause, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, trafficspeeding, reckless driving, drives consciously disregarding a substantial or unjustifiable risk, drivers licensedriving after revocation, obstruct legal process, traffic regulation- driver turning left fails to yield right of way to oncoming traffic, drugs- 5th degree controlled substancepossession. Released May 17. May 15, Blake Harvey Boyd, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree controlled substancepossession; Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th

degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. May 15, Gail Arnette Groschen, under sentence, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol. May 15, Blake Harvey Boyd, Pine County warrant, drugs5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. May 15, Xavier Maximillian Little, under sentence, domestic assault- GM- subsequent violation. May 15, James Michael Worlickey, probable cause, trafficdrivers licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released May 18. May 15, Kalob Christopher Grant Bowerman, probable cause, damage to property- 3rd degree- reduce value $501-$1000; domestic assault- misdemeanorcommits act to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death, intentionally inflicts/ attempts to inflict bodily harm on another. Released May 17. May 15, Charles Harvey Morrison, probable cause, assault2nd degreedangerous weapons- intentionally point a gun... disorderly conduct. Released May 17. May 15, James Robert Kaczmarczyk, Pine County warrant: probation violation-FE, theft-take/use/ transfer movable propertyno consent. Released May 16. May 15, Adam William Best, probable cause, criminal sex conduct- 5th degree.

Released May 15. May 16, Nicholas Letourneau, Pine County warrant, trafficdrivers licensedriving after suspension, traffic regulation- driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. May 16, Doreen Milligan-Smith, hold for other agency, drugs- 4th degree; probable cause, fugitive from justice from other state, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. May 16, Adam Scott Spar, probable cause, thefttake/ drive motor vehicle- no owner consent, fugitive from justice from other state; hold for other agency, trafficdrivers licensedriving after suspension, failure to appear. May 16, Dana Michael Pearson, probable cause, traffic regulation- following vehicle more closely than reasonable and prudent, uninsured vehicle, 2 prior within 10 yrs, drivers licensedriving after revocation, reckless driving, drives consciously disregarding a substantial or unjustiﬁable risk, speeding- exceed interstate limit 70 mph out of urban, drivers’ licenses- no drivers license in possession or fail to display upon request; obstruct legal process- lawful execution legal process, ﬂeeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle; pharmacy, drugs- 3rd degree controlled substancepossession; receiving stolen property; motor vehicle registration- unregistered- alter/

deface registration, vehicle- warning lights- flashing warning light requirements. Released May 17. May 17, Damon Scott Solis, Pine County warrant, assault- 5th degree- inflict or attempt bodily harm. May 17, Brian Keith Nordvik, probable cause, assault- 5th degree- inflict or attempt bodily harm. May 17, Ida Mae Burton, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree controlled substancepossession; probable cause, give peace officer false name/birthdate/ID card, assault- 5th degree- inflict or attempt bodily harm. May 17, Sanden Ray Bicott, probable cause, assault- 2nd degree. May 17, Sabrina Michelle Hoysler, summons, check forgery- offer/possess w/ intent to defraud. Released May 17. May 18, Jeremy Michael Ebeling, probable cause, domestic assault- firearmsused in any way during assault, assault- 2nd degreedangerous weapon. May 18, James Robert Kaczmarczyk, Pine County warrant: probation violation-FE, thefttake/use/ transfer movable propertyno consent. Released May 18. May 19, Brandon Clark Benjamin, Pine County warrant, domestic, disorderly conduct. May 19, Michael Donald Gonsior, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana.

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 Monday, April 8, 2019 @ 6:30 P.M. Pine City District Office Board Room “Preparing Our Students for the Future” The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, Minnesota, was held at the Pine City District Office Board Room on Monday, April 8, 2019 for the purpose of conducting regular board business. Clerk Wally Connaker called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Upon Roll Call, the following members were present: Candice Ames, Wally Connaker, Lisa Nos-Tollefson, JacLynn Cavallin, Wendy Leibel. Absent: Tim Geisler, Dan Peterson Also present was Superintendent Annette K. Freiheit. Member Geisler arrived at 6:33 p.m.and took over as Chair. Motion by Cavallin second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the agenda. High School Poverty - Kristin Unverzagt and Brenda Pulju 3rd Grade report card pilot program - Adam Jensen Senior Class Trip - Advisors Dihanna Fedder and Terrie Schoeberl and students Hannah Lorsung, Lydia Struss, Nick Hansmann, and Donald Aasen Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda. (a) Approve the March 11, 2019 regular meeting minutes. (b) Approve the March 2019 bills to date as listed. (c) Approve the following electronic fund transfers: Date Amount Transfer from Transfer to Description 03/06/2019 $25,000.00 MN TRUST MSDLAF+ CASH FLOW 03/15/2019 $1,000,000.00 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK PAYROLL /CASH FLOW 3/28/2019 $1,000,000.00 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK PAYROLL /CASH FLOW The administration recommends that the School Board approve the resignations of:. (d) Becki Brown, Elementary Teacher, effective 6/6/19. The Board thanks Mrs. Brown for her 9 years of service to Pine City Schools. (e) Andrew Burger, Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective 3/22/19. (f) Vanda Nelson, HS SPED Teacher, effective 6/6/19. (g) Lynda Dahl, Title I Paraprofessional, effective 6/6/19. The administration recommends that the School Board approve the end of one year contracts of:. (h) Susan Rydberg- Sauter, effective 6/6/19. (i) Mary Ellen Sauser, effective 6/6/19. (j) Seth Sauter, effective 6/6/19. The administration recommends that the School Board approve the employment of the following staff:. (k) Angela Tabako, Vision Paraprofessional, (Step 1, Lane 7), 5.75 hours per day at $16.31 per hour, effective 3/18/19. (l) Andrew Burger, JH Baseball Coach, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $1,882 effective 4/1/19. (m) Diane Engelstad, LTS HS English, (Step 2, Lane 1), $214.83 per day, effective approximately 5/24/19 through the end of the school year. (n) Tami Nelson, internal transfer to HS Math, effective 8/21/19. The administration recommends that the School Board approve the following child care leave: (o) Ashley Weber, childcare leave approximately 5/20/19 through the end of the school year. as established in the prevailing Staff Agreement. Motion by Leibel second by Cavallin and carried unanimously to approve the Treasurer’s Report. The following resolution was moved by Ames and seconded by Connaker RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 123B.02, Subd. 6 provides: “The board may receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated. In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, or for the benefit of pupils thereof, including trusts created to provide pupils of the district with advanced education after completion of high school, in the advancement of education.”; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 465.03 provides: “Any city, county, school district or town may accept a grant or devise of real or personal property and maintain such property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor. Nothing herein shall authorize such acceptance or use for religious or sectarian purposes. Every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full.”; and WHEREAS, every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds

majority of its members, expressing such terms in full; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Pine City Public Schools, ISD 0578, gratefully accepts the following donations as identified below: Donor Item Designated Purpose (if any) Knights of Columbus Council #2357 $382.37 Basketball Fan Bus Multiple Donors $635.00 Bathroom Door Signage Pokegama Lake Association $500.00 Trap Shooting The vote on adoption of the Resolution was as follows: Aye: Ames, Connaker, Nos-Tollefson, Geisler, Cavallin, Leibel. Nay: None Absent: Peterson Whereupon, said Resolution was declared duly adopted. Member Connaker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OF JANNA LUNDEIN A PROBATIONARY TEACHER WHEREAS, Janna Lundein is a probationary teacher in Independent School District #578. BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 578 that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contract of Janna Lundein, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 578, is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2018-19 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of her contract as provided by law and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form: NOTICE OF TERMINATION AND NON-RENEWAL Dear Ms.Lundein: You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No.578 held on April 8, 2019, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to terminate your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2019 - 2020 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, Subd. 5. You may officially request that the superintendent on behalf of the school board give its reasons for the non-renewal of your teaching contract. Yours very truly, SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 0578 ____________________ Clerk of the School Board The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Cavallin and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Ames, Connaker, Nos-Tollefson, Geisler, Cavallin, Leibel. Absent: Peterson And the following voted against the same: None Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Cavallin second by Nos-Tollefson and carried unanimously to approve the Separation Agreement with Brianna Hilstad. Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the Agreement to Extend Probation Period with James Foster. Motion by Cavallin second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the Agreement to Extend Probation Period with Megan Moulton. Motion by Ames second by Cavallin and carried unanimously to accept the retirement of Lori Hall. The board thanks Mrs. Hall for her 30 years of service to Pine City Public Schools. Motion by Leibel second by Connaker and carried unanimously to approve the 2019-20 Senior Class Trip. Motion by Ames second by Cavallin and carried unanimously to approve the 2019-20 CLose-Up Trip. Motion by Nos-Tollefson second by Cavallin and by roll call vote Ames, no; Connaker, no; Nos-Tollefson, yes; Geisler, yes; Cavallin,yes; Leibel, yes; Peterson, absent; passed 4 to 2 to approve Out-of-State Travel for Dihanna Fedder to attend the ISTE Conference in Philadelphia, PA June 23-26, 2019. Motion by Nos-Tollefson second by Cavallin and carried unanimously to approve the 2019 Summer Building Hours. Monday- Thursday, June 10-August 9, 7:30 AM - 4 PM. Motion by Connaker second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the 2019 Superintendent Evaluation Summary. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Wally Connaker Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 23, 2019

REQUEST FOR QUOTE MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS Notice is hereby given that price quotes for dairy products will be received by Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, Minnesota. All quotes will be accepted by Pine City Public Schools ISD 578, Pine City, Minnesota, until 2:00 P.M., CDT, Friday, June 7, 2019. Specifications and further information may be requested from: Jill Nolan, Business Manager Pine City Public Schools 1400 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 Phone (320) 629-4023 Email: jnolan@isd578.org Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 23 and 30, 2019

(651) 439-2951 Lindsay.Cremona@AJ-Law.com Garth.Gavenda@AJ-Law.com Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 5/10/2019 9:02 AM Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 23, 30 and June 6, 2019

PINE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 578 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that Pine City Public Schools, Independent School District 578 Requests proposals for: Group Health Insurance Specifications will be available from the District’s Agent of Record, National Insurance Services, at 14852 Scenic Heights Rd, Suite 210,Eden Prairie, MN 55344, phone 800-627-3660. Proposals are due no later than 2 p.m. on June 17th, 2019. Envelopes should be sealed and plainly marked “Proposal for Insurance” and should be addressed to Pine City Public Schools, Independent School District 578, 1400 Main Street South, Pine City MN, 55063. A copy of the proposal should be sent to, National Insurance Services, 14852 Scenic Heights Road, Suite 210, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 23, 2019 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pokegama Township, Pine County, Minnesota will be accepting quotes to supply 3,000 to 5,000 cubic yards of Crushed Maintenance Gravel, MN DOT SPECS, CLASS 5 MODIFIED TO 8-10% PM 200 Sieve to be delivered on designated Township Roads between June 25th and August 25th, 2019. 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 gra-

dations as specified above. Awarded Contractor will be required to provide a current Certificate of Insurance prior to performing the job. All Quotes and Specifications must be received by the Town Clerk by noon on June 13th, 2019 at the Pokegama Town Hall, located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, Minnesota. Pokegama Township reserves the right to reject any and all submitted quotes. Susan L. Alderink Administrative Clerk Pokegama Township Posted: May 16th, 2019 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 16 and 23, 2019 Request for Bids 1975 Ford L9000 Fire Ladder Truck The City of Pine City will accept sealed bids at City Hall, 315 Main St S., Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063 until 4:30 pm on June 20, 2019 for the purchase of a 1975 Ford L9000 Fire Ladder Truck. The truck’s main ladder is cracked and out of service and not fit for its intended use. Vehicle starts and runs. The City does not warranty its operation and reserves the right to reject bids. Please visit the City’s website: pinecitygov.com for more information. Any other questions, contact City Hall at 320-629-2575. Please mark “fire ladder truck sealed bid” on the outside of the envelope. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 23, 2019 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE CASE TYPE: CONTRACT/ REPLEVIN DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-CV-19-231 American National Bank, a national banking association, Plaintiff, v. Brian Robert Lindelof, Defendant. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO DEFENDANT, BRIAN ROBERT LINDELOF. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there

may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: ANASTASI JELLUM, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. Dated: March 13, 2019. ANASTASI JELLUM, P.A. /s/ Lindsay W. Cremona Lindsay W. Cremona, #393599 Garth G. Gavenda, #310918 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF CHISAGO DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File Number: 13-FA-19-111 Case Type: Domestic Abuse In the Matter of: Crystal Jo Garrett and OBO Minors Petitioner, vs. Troy Seth Garrett Respondent. Notice of Hearing by Publication (Minn. Stat. § 518B.01, subd. 8) To Respondent named above: An order has been issued directing you to appear at 313 North Main Center, Center City MN. Government Center on June 6, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. and explain why the relief sought in the Petition for the Order for Protection should not be granted. You may obtain a copy of the Petition and any order issued from the court from the Chisago County Court Administrator’s Office. If you do not appear at the scheduled hearing, the Petitioner’s request may be granted as a default matter. Failure to appear will not be a defense to prosecution for violation of the Court’s Order. Date: 5/1/2019 Vicki M. Petry Court Administrator / Deputy Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 9, 16 and 23, 2019 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Court File No. 58-PR-19-18 Estate of John E. Nordstrom, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Margaret A. Porter, whose address is 1412 Ashenfelter Bay Rd., Newport,

WA 99156 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days for the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2019.05.06 10:06:48-05’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2019.05.06 10:07:03-05’00’ Filed - State of Minnesota Pine County District Court Court Administrator Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 5/6/2019 11:12 AM Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 16 and 23, 2019 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-19-30 Estate of Edward John Spinler, also known as Edward J. Spinler, also known as Edward Spinler, Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been pre-

sented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Theresa M. Olson, whose address is 3254 Bent Tree Drive, St. Cloud, Minnesota, 56301; Kathleen A. Grady, whose address is 5760 Arnold Road, Duluth, Minnesota, 55803; and Leonard J. Spinler, whose address is 609 Jewell Street, Mora, Minnesota, 55051, as personal representatives of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representatives must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2019.05.15 09:06:44-05’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2019.05.15 09:07:00-05’00’ Attorney for Personal Representative Chelsie Troth Ledin, Hofstad & Troth, Ltd. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 0395709 Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: chelsiet@ledinandhofstad. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 23 and 30, 2019

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PUBLIC NOTICES FROM PAGE 17 CITY OF PINE CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Pine City will hold two public hearings, on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 315 Main St. S, Pine City, MN in the Council Chambers. The two public hearings are on: 1) Ordinance #19-01, Amending the 2019 Fee Schedule - General Licenses - Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants 2) Ordinance #19-10, Amending Chapter 5: Section 545: Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants All proposed amendments to the ordinances are available for viewing at the City Hall office located at 315 Main St S, on the Pine City website: pinecitygov.com and at the Pine City Library. All persons interested in being heard on these matters are encouraged to attend. By order of the City Council of the City of Pine City Matthew Van Steenwyk City Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 23, 2019 Brook Park Township Regular Meeting Notice Please be advised that the regular meeting dates of the Brook Park Township for the 2019/2020 year will be the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Brook Park Town Hall, Brook Park, MN. In the event that a meeting date needs to be changed, notice will be published in this paper. Kelly Johnson, Clerk Brook Park Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 23, 2019 MISSION CREEK TOWNSHIP ROAD INSPECTION NOTICE The Mission Creek Township Board of Supervisors will conduct the annual inspection of township roads on Thursday, May 30, 2019. The inspection will begin at the Mission Creek Town Hall at 3:30 p.m. Stacy Hancock, Clerk Mission Creek Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 16 and 23, 2019 Notice of Sheriff’s Sale Under Judgment and Decree STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT PINE COUNTY COURT FILE NO. 58-CV-18-471 Mira Investments, LLC, Plaintiff vs. John A. Jacobsen, individually; Karen S. Jacobsen, individually; John Burns, individually; United States of America, Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service; State of Minnesota, Department of Commerce; State of Minnesota, Department of Revenue, Defendants - 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 under and by virtue of a Judgment and Decree entered in the above-cited action on 3/5/19, 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 to said Plaintiff in the above-cited action from said Defendants John A. Jacobsen & Karen S. Jacobsen, the Sheriff of Pine County will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, at the Pine County Sheriff’s office 6/27/19 at 10:00 a.m., the premises described in said Judgment and Decree to pay the debt secured by the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 3/15/15. ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $165,000.00. MORTGAGORS: John A. Jacobsen & Karen S. Jacobsen, a married couple. MORTGAGEE: Mira Investments, LLC a Minnesota limited liability company. LENDER: Mira Investments, LLC a Minnesota limited liability company. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded on 3/16/15, as Document Number A-519466 in the Office of the Pine County Recorder. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 15881 Cross Lake Road, Pine City, MN 55063. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 08.0462.011. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE MORTGAGED PREMISES: The South 189.99 feet of the following described property: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4 of NW1/4) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Thirty-nine (39). Range Twenty-one (21), described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said Section 26; thence on an assumed bearing of South 0°5’50” West along the west line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 26 a distance of 1020.12 feet; thence North 23°11’40” East 456.98 feet to Point “A”; thence North 1°37’15” East 600.20 feet to the north line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 26; thence on a bearing East along said north line 225.0 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence continuing on a bearing of East along said north line 420.0 feet to the center line of County Highway No. 9; thence South 0°40’ West along said center line 600.0 feet to the intersection with a line that bears East from Point “A” described above; thence on a bearing of West 452 feet to the intersection with a line that bears South 3°43’02” West from the point of beginning; thence North 3°43’02” East 601.22 feet to the point of beginning. Pine County, Minnesota. AMOUNT DUE UNDER JUDGMENT & DECREE: $204,324.10 as of 1/29/19. THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; 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 said judgment and decree, the above-described property will be

sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: 6/27/19 at 10:00 A.M. at 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City, Pine County, 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. 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, will be six (6) months from the date of the sale confirmation, or Friday, 12/27/19. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, 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 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. HOMESTEAD DESIGNATION NOTICE: IF PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD CONTAINS YOUR HOUSE, YOU MAY DESIGNATE AN AREA AS A HOMESTEAD TO BE SOLD AND REDEEMED SEPARATELY. YOU MAY DESIGNATE THE HOUSE YOU OCCUPY AND ANY AMOUNT OF THE PROPERTY AS A HOMESTEAD. THE DESIGNATED HOMESTEAD PROPERTY MUST CONFORM TO THE LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES AND BE COMPACT SO THAT IT DOES NOT UNREASONABLY REDUCE THE VALUE OF THE REMAINING PROPERTY. YOU MUST PROVIDE THE PERSON FORECLOSING ON THE PROPERTY, THE SHERIFF, AND THE COUNTY RECORDER WITH A COPY OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE HOMESTEAD YOU HAVE DESIGNATED BY TEN BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE DATE THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD. Cassandra Jacobsen, Atty., Cozen O’Connor, 33 S. Sixth St., Ste. 3800, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612.260.9000(p), 612.260.9080(f), Attys. for Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor, Mira Investments, LLC. Pine County Sheriff’s Dept., Dated 5/6/19, By: /s/ Chief Deputy Paul Widenstrom, Badge Number #423. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES

ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2019 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: May 15, 2014 MORTGAGOR: Jareld M. Thompson and Judith J. Thompson, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. its successors and assigns. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded October 8, 2014 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A-516927. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. Dated May 2, 2019 Recorded May 6, 2019, as Document No. A546088. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1007487-0000553922-6 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 77199 Stevens Lake Road, Willow River, MN 55795 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 22.0199000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Real property in Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Southeast One-Quarter of the Southeast One-Quarter (SE1/4 of the SE1/4), Section Sixteen (16), Township Forty-Four (44), Range Nineteen (19). Subject to easements, restrictions and reservations of record, if any. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $313,800.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $156,020.43 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: July 25, 2019 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 twelve (12) 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 July 27, 2020, 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: May 16, 2019 Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. 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 136 - 19-003678 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2019 OFFICE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE Foreign Limited Liability Company/ Certificate of Authority

to Transact Business in Minnesota MINNESOTA STATUTES, Chapter 322C This Certificate of Authority has been approved pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 322C. By filing this Certificate of Authority, the company certifies that it has complied with the organization laws in the jurisdiction of its organization. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME in HOME JURISDICTION: Commonwealth Holdings, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME in MINNESOTA: CoHoMN LLC HOME JURISDICTION: Wisconsin REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT: Name: Cogency Global, Inc. Address: 6040 Earle Brown Drive Suite 480 Brooklyn Center MN 55430 USA PRINCIPAL PLACE of BUSINESS ADDRESS: 24 S Brooke St Fond du Lac WI 54935 United States HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: 24 S Brooke St Fond du Lac WI 54935 United States If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data referenced in the attachment. By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. SIGNED BY: Louie A. Lange III EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: dsa@commonwealthco.net Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 23 and 30, 2019

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