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THURSDAY, MAY 14 , 2020 Pioneer VOL. 135 NO. 20 www.pinecitymn.com $1.00 GET INSPIRED: Writers share thoughts on blessings and love in the time of COVID-19. P8 THINKING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM graduating from Cambridge in I was hired to kind of fill in Pine City teacher a 1998, and earning his college where Elisa Mill had worked degree from Northwestern with the junior high alternative finalist for Minnesota in Communication Arts and program,” Larson said. “She Literature Education in 2002, he was one of the folks that started Teacher of the Year worked a range of jobs – doing that program. I was grateful for timber framing with Great it.” BY MIKE GAINOR Northern Woodworks out of Larson proposed switching to [email protected] Cambridge, then shifting to more of a project-based learning outdoor education with Voya- format, and in 2015 the school Pine City High School teacher geur Outward Bound school ran with it. “Dragon Academy” Ryan Larson has been named in Ely for three years running covers math, science, social one of 10 finalists for Minnesota dogsledding and skiing expedi- studies and English. Larson Teacher of the Year – and he’s tions. After briefly returning works with 8th and 9th graders done so by thinking outside the to timber framing, in 2012 he for two, 2-hour blocks per day classroom. started working at Pine City alongside Mrs. Dennis, a math PHOTO PROVIDED Larson brings broad life ex- High School. Larson taught his students how to build a 19-foot long skin-on-frame perience to his teaching. After “When I originally was hired, SEE LARSON, PAGE 10 umiak – and then brought them to paddle it down the Snake River.

Planning underway for city’s pandemic summer BY MIKE GAINOR [email protected]

Many Minnesota businesses are preparing to re-open as COVID-19 restrictions loosen in coming days, while at the same time local leaders are trying to balance community needs with safety concerns as they plan for the summer ahead.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE CANCELED Pine City’s annual Memorial Day Parade, which had been set for Mon- day, May 25, has been canceled. At press time, local officials were waiting on word from the state to see what sort of ceremonies might be permitted to honor the veterans on SHEILA HUGHES | THE PIONEER May 25. Dihanna Fedder and Elisa Mill show off The Minnesota Department of the “Dragon Strong” shirts on sale to Veterans Affairs reported that it will benefit the Pine City High School Food hold a virtual Memorial Day pro- shelf. gram this year in place of live events. “The COVID-19 pandemic requires The ceremony will be held on May a new approach to our traditional 29 at the Pine City High School park- Memorial Day events,” explained ing lot. Students and their families MDVA Commissioner Larry Herke. will report to the lot at 6:30 p.m., “ This year we will mark this special drive to pre-arranged spots in the lot day in a new and different way, but with one enclosed vehicle per person. with the same goal: to honor and pay The ceremony will be followed by our respects to Minnesota Veterans a parade through Pine City down who have passed.” Main Street decorated with banners PHOTO PROVIDED honoring each graduate. GRADUATION SCHEDULED FOR MAY 29 For more information contact Pine City High School officials Dihanna Fedder at 320-629-4154 or Young anglers find their fish have been busy organizing a gradua- [email protected]. tion ceremony that honors the Class Look for more Graduation 2020 Fishing season got off to a big start for the Danielson family, as Hunter caught a 55” sturgeon of 2020 while keeping them and their ... and Cooper Danielson reeled in a 36” sturgeon immediately afterward. families safe. SEE SUMMER, PAGE 3 With all that is going on right now, "Can I still sell my Home?" "Can I still buy a Home?" Yes to both questions Visit with one of our experienced Agents…their Common Sense 651-674- 0440 Janet Wiener Mark Olson Sarah Schultz Jana Harshman Kathy Lillis Clare Lillis Dave Chmiel will guide you. www.RealHomePro.com 651-261-5123 763-286-2810 651-734-5160 320-279-3048 651-248-7757 651-248-7888 651-983-8076

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in the forefront of dreams dream. Drew Steele, son A lifelong baseball fan, worked as an R.N. at the a woman’s scorn. 10 Years Ago, 2010 for many little boys. of Jeff and Karen Steele Drew is an avid listener care center since May A boy in Pine City is of Pine City, is an 11-year- of ESPN and is a book of 1993. Her co-workers Baseball, America’s fa- making an early start to old, fi fth grader at Pine knowledge when it comes say she goes above and 100 Years Ago, 1920 vorite past time, has been the career he feels is his City Elementary School. to baseball. What is Drew beyond her expected job Wm. Challeen and doing that responsibilities to meet Clark Pennington will is a jump others’ needs, and she is give a dance in the Ar- PINE CITY AREA Let us do the work for you! start fair to her coworkers. She mory Saturday evening to his is also known for going May 22. Yotti’s orchestra Althoff & Nordquist, LLC dream? out of her way to make has been engaged for the PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS “I’m a kid sure the residents are evening and those who www.althoffandnordquist.com report- comfortable and in good have danced to his music Carl D. Nordquist Jr., CPA er for a care. Shoberg is a 1988 claim it is fi rst class. Robert R. Althoff, CPA baseball graduate of Pine City BEROUN: The direc- show with High School and a 1992 tors of the proposed coop- Payroll, Bookkeeping, Write-Up, Personal, Years kids on graduate of Winona State erative creamery held a Partnership and Corporate Taxes Ago it called University. meeting in the bank last 1300 Northridge Dr., NW Unit #1 124 East Forest ‘Kid Saturday, and decided to Pine City, Minnesota Mora, Minnesota Telephone: 320-629-6185 Telephone: 320-679-4846 Kim Pitch,’” send out a man to sell the Drew 50 Years Ago, 1970 balance of the stock for David said. Kid The Rural School the new concern. About Oak Park Pitch is a Restoration association 65 shares have been program linked with Fox is now negotiating for the sold up to date and they Dental Sports News that allows purchase of the school expect to close the deal Dr. Dylan Ascheman DDS DENTAL Dr. Dylan Ascheman DDS young kids from around house in former District for the purchase of the Dr. Carrie Carlson DDS 505 Johnson Ave SE Pine City, MN Dr. Kristie Roberts the country to be com- 69, presently owned creamery as soon as 100 5Phone05 Johnson 320.629.2282 Ave SE Fax• Pine 320.629.3357 City, MN 320-629-2282 Preventive, Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry mentators with baseball by Albert Wanous. At shares have been sold. Improving the oral health and overall wellbeing New Patients Welcome greats and to choose the last meeting of the of our community and it’s members through HOURS: MON.-THURS. 8AM-4:30PM their favorite teams to village council approval education and meaningful contribution. represent. was given to the placing 125 Years Ago, 1895 Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8am-5pm, Fri. 8am-4pm 320.629.2789 Cargill Kitchen Solu- of the building on village There is no spot in the www.oakparkdentalclinic.com 1105 Hillside Ave SW Pine City • www.pinecitydental.com tions made a recent do- property behind Holstein state of Minnesota better nation to Ruby’s Pantry Brothers Electric service. suited for the location of $25,000. Ruby’s Pantry It is felt it should prove of the fourth asylum for “Advanced, affordable eye care delivered is in its seventh year of a good site since picnic the insane of the State Currie in the manner all patients deserve.” serving 20 rural com- tables and restrooms of Minnesota, than at munities. They cover 16 are already maintained Pine City, on the shores Pangerl & underserved counties in there by the Lions Club. of Cross Lake. Perfect Minnesota and Wiscon- drainage could be had, Associates, Ltd. sin, distributing food to the fi nest and most Certified Public Accountants 4,000-5,000 families per 75 Years Ago, 1945 healthful drinking water, Audits & Reviews month. Approximately 54 chil- unlimited water power Planning & Taxation for: Estates, Trusts, Dr. Garofalo Dr. Iverson dren from surrounding for electric lights, baths, Corporates, Partnerships and Individuals Pine Eye Associates counties received med- cooking and everything 320-629-2090 320-629-7262 • 866-629-7262 25 Years Ago, 1995 ical examinations and needed, besides being 1015 Hillside Ave SW, Pine City. 110 Evergreen Square, Pine City • www.pineeye.com Pine City School Board advice at the Clinic for located half way between incumbents Paul Janssen Crippled Children held at St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Dick Lindig lost their Moose Lake on Saturday. Stillwater and Duluth, (320) 384-7901 seats in the Tuesday, The midnight curfew within two hours easy May 16 election. School has been lifted as of ride of any of these plac- district voters chose Wednesday May 9th es, and there are many SCHMIDT CONSTRUCTION Bonnie Menigo, with 448 at eleven o’clock a.m. other advantages which GENERAL CONTRACTOR votes, and Nancy Mach, Thanks to all employers Pine City can offer, and Matthew M. Sievers, D.D.D., M.S. with 405 votes, as the new who have cooperated the asylum should be All types of Residential Cambridge and Pine City school board members. in this particular way located in this part of the Invisalign & Braces - Free Initial Exam Sheri Shoberg has of assistance to the war state. & Commercial Buildings www.cambridgeorthomn.com been selected HealthEast effort. Frost did considerable 705 4th AVE SW, Pine City • 140 Birch St.N, #106, Cambridge Bethesda Lutheran Care This week at the Fami- damage in this vicinity GERALD SCHMIDT 102 SECOND ST. 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FROM PAGE 1 an “All Are Welcome Here” sticker or rainbow flag to display on their details in next week’s Pine City storefronts or homes. Pioneer. More information can be found at www.EastCentralMinnesotaPride. FARMERS’ MARKET OPENS JUNE 1 org. With farmers’ markets approved statewide, the Pine City Farmers’ LIQUOR STORE SALES UP Market will go forward in 2020 with With bars and restaurants shut new safety procedures in place. down to dine-in customers, the city- LANCE FURBER | THE PIONEER The market will be held on Fri- owned Voyageur Bottle Shop liquor days and Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 1 store reported a huge increase in p.m. at the Pine County Fairgrounds customers and sales in April. starting on June 12 and running Voyageur Bottle Shop Manag- MEETINGS through the end of October, and will er Lara Smetana reported that ATTENTION, PIONEER CUSTOMERS provide fresh seasonal produce and 978 more customers came to the Before entering the Pine City Pioneer office, we ask other goods. shop in April 2020 as compared to Cancellations are like- Barb Videen of the Pine City April 2019. April 2020 sales totaled that you please consider doing things like placing ly. Confirm times with Farmers’ Market said that custom- $196,789, which was an increase of group before attending. ers will be asked to observe social $58,263 over April 2019. your ads, renewing your subscriptions or sending a distancing, and safety measures MONDAY 5/18 will include distance between CITY ROAD WORK UNDERWAY letter to the editor via the phone or email. Celebrate Recovery: booths and an empty table – or a line Road construction season in Pine Pine City, Journey North on the ground – placed in front of City has begun, with reconstruction We are doing our best to protect our associates Church, 6 p.m. - Avail- tables with products to keep custom- of 13th Street SW now underway. able by Zoom call - Call ers at a safe distance. According to Pine City Administra- while continuing to remain open for business. 32-629-6111 for more “Only the vendor should handle tor Matthew Van Steenwyk, this information. goods,” Videen said. “ The vendor work will extend up 6th Avenue SW Our phone number is: 320-629-6771 should wear a mask. We ask custom- and will include a connecting side- AA: Our Redeemer ers to wear masks also.” walk. Also part of this project is the Our email address is: [email protected] Church, 7 p.m. CAN- The market will provide each southern end of 10th Street SW to CELED UNTIL FUR- booth with hand sanitizer and deal with historic drainage issues THER NOTICE tissues. Customers are invited to in that area. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! bring their own shopping bags. If WEDNESDAY 5/20 vendors wish to take preorders they BEACH AND SWIMMING LESSONS MEMORIAL DAY PARADE CANCELED AA: 7:30 p.m., Rock may provide customers with their Pine City officials are not sure Creek City Center. This contact information. what sorts of beach activities might The annual Pine City Memorial Day Parade, which had has been canceled un- For safety reasons there will be be allowed this summer, but they been scheduled for Monday, May 25, has been canceled – til further notice no tastings, cookbooks for sale, or are trying to determine ways to hold with hopes to reschedule the event later on in the year. market money. Managers will be swimming lessons while maintain- Please contact the Pine provided masks and gloves. They ing social distancing. For instance, City Pioneer with ques- will welcome guests, answer ques- swimming lessons my have to tions, or to make other tions and make sure safety rules include an adult relative of the child ACTIVE EVENTS job search links. HelpNow changes to the meeting are observed. They will distribute learner, with swimming instructors provides different learning schedule. Contact 320- and collect sanitizer and wipe items providing guidance rather than Virtual Storytime Live solutions for students of 629-6771 or publicnotic- with sanitizing wipes at the end of hands-on instruction. diverse needs and back- [email protected] the day. East Central Regional Li- grounds. Students com- “Customers from other markets, PINE COUNTY CASES brary encourages children municate with live, online which have already opened, said In Pine County at press time, 73 and their families to join tutors using an interactive, they actually felt safer than at a cases of COVID-19 have been re- virtual Storytime via Face- virtual whiteboard to chat, SENIOR DINING grocery store,” Videen said. ported. Of those confirmed positive book Live. We’ll be offering write, draw, copy/paste text cases, 58 were from the Minnesota sessions every Tuesday, or images and graph home- ECM PRIDE CANCELED Correctional Facility in Willow Riv- Wednesday and Thursday, work problems. To access MAY 18-22 East Central Minnesota Pride, er, with another seven cases from starting at 10:30 a.m. Visit this free service, visit ecrlib. FROZEN MEALS the nonprofit that has been hold- the Willow River facility presumed the East Central Regional org. AVAILABLE ing regional LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, positive. Library Facebook page, Learners also can build FOR PICKUP bisexual, transgender and queer There have still been no and together we will read their skills and prepare Call the Pine City Senior or questioning) pride events for 15 COVID-19-related deaths in Pine books, sing songs, have fun for tests through HelpNow. Center at 320-629-3024 years, has canceled festival was set County. and develop early literacy After taking a quiz, for between 10:30 a.m. and 1 to take place June 6, 2020. skills. We invite families to instance, students can then p.m. with any questions. This decision comes after a wave PINE COUNTY COVID-19 HOTLINE have their shakers/rattles connect directly with a live of large event cancellations and Pine County’s COVID-19 hotline at and scarves ready to wave, tutor to review the topics postponements due to the develop- 320-591-1690 is open Monday-Friday bounce and wiggle. and questions covered in the ing COVID-19 situation. This is the 8 .m. to 5 p.m. to help with questions quiz. Both student and tutor The Pine City Pioneer first time the Pine City event has about COVID-19, connecting with Library offers eLearning can view the quiz questions does not guarantee pub- been canceled in its history. local resources and accessing essen- Personalized homework before the student goes on lication of community “The safety and wellbeing of our tial services. After 5 p.m., leave a help in the core subjects to answer an intensive test events. Space limits the community is the number one con- message and they will call you back of math, reading, writing, prep, which may include size and number of arti- sideration in this difficult decision,” within one business day. science and social studies, loading lessons onto a white- cles. Out & About dead- explained Pride organizer Julie Those with questions can also including SAT preparation, board. All live tutoring line is 3 p.m. Monday. If Redpath of Chisago City. email [email protected]. is now available through sessions are saved and can your information must “It’s unfortunate that we needed to your local library. It’s called be replayed and even shared be published, consider cancel this year, considering the sig- STATE HOTLINE NUMBERS Brainfuse HelpNow, and with friends and teachers. placing an ad. nificant work our team has already • For health questions call 800-657- all library patrons need is For students who prefer to put forth, as well as the incredible 3903 or 651-201-3920 from 7 a.m. to 7 a computer with internet work independently and and diverse lineup we had planned p.m. seven days a week. connection. Included in the form their own online study for our stage,” said Pride organizer • Housing questions: For sin- HelpNow suite is the Adult group, HelpNow offers a set ‘The deep Phil Schroeder of Mora. “I’m con- gle-family residences call 651-296- Learning Center, which of collaborative tools. fident that next year we’ll be able to 8215; for multi-family residences call gives adult learners access For more up-to-date news roots never pick things up where we left off.” 651-297-4455 from Monday-Friday 8 to GED prep, U.S. citizen- and information about East Area businesses or homes that a.m. to 5 p.m. ship test prep, resume Central Regional Library, doubt spring would still like to show their sup- • For school and childcare ques- assistance, Microsoft Office visit ecrlib.org or follow us will come.’ port can contact a member of the tions call 651-297-1304 or 800-657-3504 support, and Career Re- on Facebook. 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1. AT SURGE CAPACITY: Pine City grad de- scribes life as nurse in NYC fi ghting COVID-19: Jackie Christianson, a Pine City High School grad- uate, is a nurse with ICU and ER experience. At the end of March, she fl ew to New York City to work with patients as the COVID-19 pandemic peaked in that city and overwhelmed its health system.

2. Chronic wasting disease investigation in Pine County complete: The Minnesota Board of Animal Health reports that its investigation is complete and revealed a total of six CWD positive deer – including fi ve CWD positive deer in Pine County.

3. Weapons cache found in arrest: Samuel Charles Skelton, 29, of Cambridge is facing 12 felony charges in Pine County Court for possession of narcotics and weapons. Are you a current print subscriber? Your We will always need the contrarians subscription includes complimentary access to all of the Pine City Pioneer digital content. To access it, go to www.pinecitymn.com. Sign Our system of government only works if we work to- pumping gasoline, and the hose at the rear of the truck in or create an account. Select “Subscribe” gether. But it also works only if we challenge each other. was on fi re. in the top left corner. Choose “Online access I got to thinking about this the other day when I heard Paul knew if the truck exploded downtown it would for current print subscribers - Get Started” the sad news that Paul Janssen, former mayor of Pine cause severe damage, if not injury and death. So he City, had passed away. jumped in the cab and drove it out of town, across the Paul was one of those guys; you never Snake River to the monument at the boat landing. knew quite what you were going to get When he reached that spot he stopped, then he and Don CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES when you sat down with him. He could be Sauter chopped the still-fl aming hose off of the truck with charming. He could be prickly. He was, an ax, preventing another explosion and fi re. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP in my way of thinking, a contrarian – the And then, life went on. Paul had a busy and productive 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, type of person who if you told them the career. He ran a welding business for many years. He D.C. 20500 • Comments: 202-456-1111 skies were clear and blue would point to spent 12 years on the Pine City School Board and four or www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ • one tiny cloud on the horizon and say you years on the city council before becoming mayor in 2013, Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Fax: 202-456- were wrong. serving one two-year term. 4561 When you’re sitting in a meeting and a I was nervous about him becoming mayor and I told Editor’s contrarian opens their mouth, you know him so. Some people make a big noise grousing about this CONGRESSMAN PETE STAUBER • Soapbox there’s a good chance he or she are going or that for political showmanship, but when they have a 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT to disagree with what is being said, no chance to take action they don’t – they want the glory, but 126 Cannon HOB, Washington, D.C. Mike matter what it is. This means the mem- not the responsibility. As mayor you are supposed to lead 20515 • 202-225-6211 or Cambridge City bers are going to go back and forth for and help fi nd solutions, and that’s not easy. Hall, 300 3rd Ave. NE, Cambridge, MN Gainor a half-hour and ... usually end up right But Paul had a couple of sayings: “I’m willing to learn, 55008 • stauber.house.gov/contact/ about where they began. This results in willing to listen and willing to try,” and “Although we email-me some very long meetings. don’t always agree, we have the ability to work togeth- But here’s the thing: sometimes Paul was right. Some- er.” And in his time as mayor, even though there were U.S. SENATOR AMY KLOBUCHAR times he would win the rest of the council to his way of moments when he’d fall back into contrarian ways, he did 302 Hart Senate Offi ce Building Wash- seeing things. And even if he didn’t get his way, many try to be practical and work together – and he carried out ington, D.C. 20510 • 202-224-3244 Fax: times, the fact that he raised concerns about an issue the business of the town with honesty and integrity. 202-228-2186 or 1200 Washington Ave. S, resulted in a better, more balanced action from the city The last time I had a chance to sit down and talk to him Room 250, Minneapolis, MN 55415 • 612- council. was at Art in the Park a couple of years ago. We cracked 727-5220 Toll Free: 888-224-9043. Now, Paul could be a jerk about it. He would admit that a few jokes and talked about Pine City. He said he missed himself – there were times when he crossed the line into his wife, Kathy, who had recently passed away. We said U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH personal attacks when he got to arguing in meetings. But goodbye. I took it for granted that I’d talk to him again 309 Hart Senate Offi ce Building Wash- he did truly want the best for the town. And I didn’t al- soon. So it goes. ington, D.C. 20510 • 202-224 5641 or 515 ways get along with him, but I liked him. He was sincere. I wonder what he would think about this moment we’re W. 1st St., Suite 104, Duluth, MN 55802 Paul was also, by any defi nition of the word, a hero. in. Maybe I’m wrong, but I think he would be skeptical of • 218-722-2390 Darlene Armstrong and Gary Valvoda shared this story the experts, while at the same time he would recognize before, but I went back to the March 1, 1973 edition of the the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to act GOVERNOR TIM WALZ Pine City Pioneer to refresh my memory. as a society to stay safe. He was a contrarian, after all, not 130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin On Monday, Feb. 26, 1973, there was an explosion at the a conspiracy theorist. Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN Mobil station in Pine City, and then the entire building I don’t know what he would have thought of the pro- 55155 • 651-201-3400 Fax: 651-797-1850 • was on fi re. John Skluzacek, the fi re chief at the time, testers. I know what I think. I think they’re misguided Toll Free: 800-657-3717 believed that it was caused by leaking gasoline fumes and mistaken, but I 100% support their right to protest. which were ignited by the furnace in the building when it Because this is America, and in America we defend each STATE REPRESENTATIVE NATHAN NELSON • came on. other’s rights to express ideas, even when we believe DISTRICT 11B In the building, David Pogones jumped out of a window those ideas are wrong. 393 State Offi ce Building, St. Paul, that had been blown out by the explosion. David Arm- And that’s because we need our differences of opinion. MN 55155 • rep.nathan.nelson@house. strong was able to get out through a door. We need to challenge each other. We need the contrarians mn • 651-296-0518. Mickey Miller was delivering gasoline to the storage who force us all to re-examine our beliefs and preconcep- tanks when the blast happened. His clothing caught on tions. We need people like Paul Janssen. STATE SENATOR JASON RARICK • DISTRICT 11 fi re. Paul Janssen and Clarence Witt, who were working Thank you, Paul. 3411 Minnesota Senate Building, 75 near the scene, were able to put out the fi re on Miller with University Ave., St. Paul, MN 55155 • the use of their truck fi re extinguishers. He survived, but MIKE GAINOR is the editor of the Pine City Pioneer. Contact him at editor@pinecitymn. 651-296-1508 • sen.jason.rarick@senate. with severe burns. com or 320-322-5241. mn. And there was one more thing: Miller’s truck was still

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At the May 5th Chamber Meeting, we welcomed Bryan Wood, executive director for The summer season has always been a busy time for the Chamber as we organize and the Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center to join us as the guest presentation prepare for several community events and help promote other events organized by and share some information about about the organization and how the current pan- the non-profi t groups that serve in our community. Many of our local non-profi ts have demic is aff ecting their organization. dedicated volunteer boards and committees doing work behind the scenes for several months prior to the launch of an event. While the Chamber has one staff member to Wood began by sharing some history of the organization, “In January 2020, the Audu- handle the daily operations for the organization, there is a 13 member board working bon Center of the North Woods formally changed its name to Osprey Wilds Environ- to make thoughtful and educated decisions about the events that we host and even mental Learning Center. There was a lot of confusion around the word “Audubon” in more business owners and employees that are joining us as volunteers to help pull off our former name—many people thought that we were focused on bird conservation any event that we host. and/or that we were part of National Audubon Society and not a separate, indepen- dent nonprofi t. It did not allow us to have our own identity due to the strong word as- Whether you are a volunteer on the Chamber Board or any other non-profi t serving sociations with ‘Audubon.’ Acknowledging our long history, we maintain the osprey as our community (there are 25 non-profi t organizations that are currently members of our logo and the educational opportunities it presents and to maintain that continuity the Chamber - and we know there are more!) we want to say thank you for being a part with our long history.” of what makes our community so great! To our citizens, we know the loss of communi- ty events is a disappointment, but we also urge you to be kind to those groups making Wood further explained that nearly 85% of their operating revenue comes from the what we know to be a very diffi cult decision. educational programs that are off ered at their site. Contracts with schools for day trips or extended stays (with nearly 4,000 students participating in a typical year) as well as So, what’s happening with our Chamber Events this summer? the Dinner by the Lake and Women’s Wellness Weekends have all been put on hold during the current stay-at-home order. • We have postponed the Chamber Golf Tournament with a tentative date set for August 21st. We will continue to assess the viability of this option in the As part of his presentation, Wood shared a copy of the trail map of their facility. Until coming months. regular programming can resume, the trail system is open to the public for walking. Leashed dogs are permitted. • Normally by May 1st we would have opened our parade registra- Learn more about this organization by visiting their website at www.ospreywilds.org. tion. We are delaying this until the month of June to allow the Pine County Fair Board adequate time to make their decision regarding this event.

• As for Freedom Fest, held annually on the last Saturday in June, we know that there are several activities that will not be possible this year. An in-person gathering at the Fairgrounds is one of those activities. But our team is exploring ideas for virtual activities or small group activities across the community that day. Stay tuned to our website and social media pages for details on how we plan to celebrate on Saturday, June 27th.

The Chamber offi ce has often been a resource for citizens that are looking to relocate to the area. We maintain a digital listing of apartment buildings that we share when- ever a request comes in, but are not able to off er information to the public about openings at each location.

We do off er a free service to our members that are managing these properties where they can share a current availability listing with us and we will get them posted to our website. Current listings can be found here: www.pinecitychamber.com/category/ residential-rental.

Are you a local property manager or landlord seeking new ways to promote your The Pine City Chamber joined the Grow Minnesota Partnership last year. One of the re- available units? Contact the Chamber offi ce for more information about getting sources available through this partnership is the MN Supplier Match online search tool. listed. As the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the world, it is more important than ever before to seek out connections within the region. The Minnesota Chamber’s Grow Minnesota!® Partnership program provides a database for members seeking connections to Minnesota’s robust supply chain. Log into the MN Supplier Match and fi nd suppliers of many of the critical goods that can help your business reopen safely in the coming weeks.

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR THE PINE CITY CHAMBER WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2 AT NOON Stay tuned to our News & Events blog for daily articles about your local business community and events. We will share an update regarding the June speaker at the end of May as well as more details on how this meeting will be available for members. 6 PINE CITY PIONEER MAY 14, 2020 www.pinecitymn.com Ready to serve his country

Pine City High School senior Joshua Rike (center) is preparing to serve in the U.S. Army National Guard. Rike (pictured here at his National Guard graduation ceremony last August) has been told that he may be asked to graduate weeks before his classmates in order to report to duty, but for now he and his family are awaiting more information as the situation develops.

PHOTO PROVIDED Studenttudent Achieverchiever PINE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PINE CITY HIGH SCHOOL Jenner Kunze is 4th grade’s student achiever. He is caring, creative, open-minded and hard-working. He does a great job of staying in the Dragon Zone each day. His friendly personality and positive attitude are contagious. Jenner excels in all of the core academic subjects. Also, he enjoys dancing and playing tennis. One of his favorite books to read is “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down” by Jeff Kinney. Jenner’s favorite food is venison soup. When he grows up, he would like to be a scientist. Overall, Jenner has been a role-model this year and his teacher is very proud of him. His future is exciting and bright! Jenner Kunze Jenner is the son of Valerie and Donald Kunze. (L-R) Ashley Faur, Nate Webster & JJ Preston – 12th Grade 4th grade These three students have chosen to take the very rigorous university writing class through the University of Minnesota. Their amazing writing ability, continuous dedication and devoted conscientiousness have carried them through the semester. They have truly The 6th grade teachers would like to nominate Alana been a pleasure to have in class! Go Gophers! Ashely Faur is the daughter of Tina & Chad Linnell for this week’s student achiever. Throughout Faur; Nate Webster is the son of Gene & Kristin Webster; and JJ Preston is the son of this distance learning, she has been a rock star about Joel & Jenine Preston. turning work in on time, advocating for herself by asking questions when she has them and going back to Josh Rike rework assignments that have challenged her, making 12th grade the continuation of her learning a priority during this time. Ordinarily, Alana enjoys playing hockey and Josh completed Army basic training this summer. He has reading books by Gordan Korman. She is the daughter great stories to share and is very mature, hard-working and of Michelle and Todd Linnell. Way to go Alana! Keep up thoughtful. He remains respectful, even while disagreeing and the good work! is a great addition to the classroom. He is the son of Glen and Brenda Rike. Alana Linnell 6th grade

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z 1300 Northridge Dr. NW, Unit 1 124 E Forest Ave. ““BecauseBecause tthehe rrstst 5 yyearsears hhaveave ssoo mmuchuch ttoo ddoo wwithith hhowow tthehe nnextext 8800 tturnurn oout”ut” Pine City, MN 55063 Mora, MN 55051 - BBillill GGatesates Telephone: 320-629-6185 Telephone: 320-679-4846 ((320)320) 6629-403029-4030 8 PINE CITY PIONEER MAY 14, 2020 www.pinecitymn.com INSPIRATIONS Name your blessings, Love in the time of COVID

We are all social distancing. Hugs bode. count them one by one fromf a friend have been I’ve grown to appreciate birds over the putp on hold. Personal years. I never used to give them much interactioni is kept to a thought – you know, the term “bird The other day when I was having a members, to see if there’s anything minimum.m Masks have brain” and all. I thought of them as meltdown, suddenly the words of an we need; becomeb fashion state- insignifi cant, but they are anything but. old hymn entitled “Count Your Bless- • My darling rescue cat who loves to ments,m gloves a necessity. They are as interesting and complex as ings” popped into my curl up by me for a nap; WeW go out only when we a pandemic. brain: • Bank tellers who are always kind area out of milk, or eggs According to the “Bird Watcher’s “When upon life’s and helpful; oro toilet paper. We fear Digest” about 90 percent of birds are billows you are • Neighbors who wave when they thet touch of human con- monogamous. I’m not sure humans can tempest tossed; When drive by; tact.t Well, not really but claim that same statistic. But for birds, you are discouraged, • Various birds singing their hearts youy get my drift. monogamy may last only one season. thinking all is lost; out; The world around us How convenient. Count your many • A full moon rising on a clear night; hash changed, perhaps This “winter” of a pandemic we are blessings—name • Perennial fl owers daring the frost forever.f I think most of stuck in will evolve into spring. It has them one by one; And to kill them; usu will admit we never to. And spring will become summer. Meandering it will surprise you • Laughing voices of darling couldc have imagined I don’t know when or how long until what the Lord has great-grandchildren. this. We didn’t see it coming. I wouldn’t that happens, but I believe in the birds with done.” And the list goes on and on. I want have wanted to see it coming. (and the bees). I believe in the future. I Margaret I immediately to conclude with two more of the vers- In some ways everything has believe in us. went to the piano, es of that precious old hymn: changed. In others it is the same. And I am counting the days until Margaret and sure enough I “Are you ever burdened with a load Take birds, for example. The ones in “spring” – although I don’t know how found the song in an of care? Does the cross seem heavy you my backyard evidently didn’t get the many that will be. Marty old hymnbook. I’m are called to bear? Count your many pandemic memo. They’ve been fl uffi ng I look forward to hugging a friend. guessing this song blessings, every doubt will fl y; And you and fl ying just like it’s a normal every- To a time when the terms like social can be found in the will be singing as the days go by. day Wednesday. distancing and stay at home directives hymnbooks of most churches. At any “So amid the confl ict, whether great For them it is. are a thing of the past. When the only rate, the words inspired me to count or small, Do not be discouraged—God They sing like winter is over, spring is masks we need to wear come out on my blessings, rather than dwelling is over all; Count your many bless- here and summer might be a reality. Halloween. When we have a vaccine for on today’s negatives. So I sat down at ings—angels will attend; Help and I think perhaps we could learn some- this beast. my computer and began listing what I comfort give you to your journey’s end.” thing from the birds. And here’s the best news of all. We are consider blessings in my life. Follow- So Happy Mother’s Day, Mom; I’ve Despite the warm outdoor tempera- more like the birds and the bees than ing are just a few: missed you now for 43 years. Thank tures, it may feel like winter – in our we think. Despite the whole social dis- • Memories of a precious mother you for teaching me to count my bless- hearts. It may feel like the coldness of tancing thing, I predict a baby boom in who instilled gratitude in me; ings and be grateful, no matter what the world will never be over. Like the about nine months – lots of New Year’s • A father who taught me the value the circumstances. future is uncertain – because it is. Like Babies to prove there is hope for the of hard work and perseverance; life has changed – because it has. future. Stay safe. Here’s to a new 2021. • Calls from my four children, MARGARET MARTY is a writer and poet who is delight- But then there are the birds. They checking up on me; ed to be living in retirement on the Rock Creek farm where are building nests and planning for the JILL PERTLER is an award-winning syndicated columnist, • Notes/calls from younger church she grew up. future. Counting on the future with the published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow confi dence that twitterpation tends to the Slices of Life page on Facebook. guide Proud to sponsor and salute our local churches Church of Christ Hands for Pine City Immaculate Conception Pine City Evangelical Free Where You 815 7th St. SW, Pine City Outreach Church Catholic Church Church Get the Most 10 a.m. Bible Study Meeting in Pine City Library 535 8th St. SW, Pine City 625 Golf Ave SW Out of Life 11 a.m. Worship Service Community Room 320-629-2935 Pastor Joel Preston 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday Nights from 6-7 p.m. Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson www.icchurchpinecitymn.org Nursery (infant-3yrs) www.ElderwoodofHinckley.com Contact: Greg Douvier P.O. Box 164 PC [email protected] Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 (320) 384-7373 • 710 Spring Lane, Hinckley 320-336-8978 320-496-3009 Mass: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 10 p.m.; Joe Gatzke, Student Pastor [email protected] am, Confession: Saturday (Youth Group), Dale Evangelical Free Church Facebook fan page: 4-4:30p.m., Sunday 9:15-9:45a.m. Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. 45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN Hands for Pine City Phone: 320-629-2584 763-689-5817 Existing to be the hands of Jesus to Journey North Church Email: [email protected] Pine City Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin Current location: Sunday School, all ages 9:00 am 840 Main St S, behind A&W. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Henriette Community Church Sunday Service 10:25 am Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-2935 (Free Methodist) www.daleefc.com 320-629-6111 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN 320-629-2561 One mile North of Henriette on Awana, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Monsignor Alek Suchan MEMBER HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Youth, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. Serving the Pine City Area Since 1896 Pastor Jack Droste programs during both services. Sunday School, 9:15 am.; First Presbyterian Church www.JourneyNorthChurch.com South Pine Baptist Church Sunday morning Worship, 405 Main St. S., Pine City Meeting at Pine City Library 10:15 a.m. Community Room 320-629-3592 Living Water Fellowship 915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN A strong, recognized Pastor Rob Spahr voice for individuals Hinckley Seventh Day Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Pastor Dennis Eng www.firstprespinecity.org and families that Adventist Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible 320-336-9292 Sunday Worship Celebration desire freedom from 550 1st St. NE, Hinckley studies and youth activities. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. addiction 320-384-6167 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, Preschool-Gr 6 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. 645 3rd Ave SW 10:30 a.m. Open Arms Church of God Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. (Call for location) Pine City, MN 55063 Wednesday Youth Group 6:15 PM 406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-629-0059 Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd 320-396-3373 www.southpinebaptist.org Saturday following services. Grace Baptist Church Pastor Gene Sherrod Zion Lutheran Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City Spirit Filled Worship Hope Lutheran Church Grasston 410 Main St. S, Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Dean Oelfke, Pastor Worship 9 a.m. 320-629-1374 Children’s ministry 320-396-3925 Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Waxberg Clinic Pastor Tim W. Stratton hopelutherangrasston.org Growing in Grace Preschool CHIROPRACTIC • REHAB • WELLNESS 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday Worship Service 11am Mon-Wed- Fri a.m. for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching 825 Golf Ave SW Pine City 320-629-5288 Holy Communion first and third Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 320-629-2985 Pastor Glen Kleppe Toll Free 888-WAXBERG Sundays and festival days. 320-629-3683 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, Sunday services live streamed @ 9 805 Main Street South 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for a.m. Find us on our web page Pine City, MN 55063 Hustletown Community Church children ages 4 to 6th grade. orlcpc.com and click on the www.waxbergclinic.com (HCC) facebook link, or check out our Hustletown Non-Denominational Grasston Baptist Church facebook page 17945 Blue Jay Ln 402 N. Oak St. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Pastor Bruce Thompson Grasston, MN 55030 Services will also be posted to our 651-983-8130 www.grasstonbaptist.org home page after the live stream. Mail: 1010 3rd Ave SW [email protected] Because He lives....I can face Pine City tomorrow! 320.396.2645 Sunday School 10:15 am Worship Service 9:30am Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School 10:45am 511 Old Hwy 61 S, Hinckley, MN (320) 384-7002 To be included in the Worship Guide or to make changes to your listing please contact Mel at (320) 384-6188 or email [email protected] W O R S H I P MAY 14, 2020 PEOPLE PINE CITY PIONEER 9 www.pinecitymn.com OBITUARIES BIRTHS Carl Knutson Coy Konen Lukas Coy was born on April 12, 2020, and Welia Health. He weighed seven Carl Raymond (Butch) Knutson passed away peacefully at his home on Rush pounds and was 21.5 inches long. His parents are Hailey Luecken of Grasston and Seth Lake on May 3, 2020 at the age of 78. He was born in St. Cloud, on September 8, Coy of Granstburg. Konen is welcomed home by sibling, Praxton Lee Coy (two years old). 1941 to Carl and Ruby Knutson and grew up on a farm in the Princeton area. His grandparents are Sandy and Mark Luecken of Grasston, and Stacy and Goob Coy, of Carl attended country school through the sixth grade and graduated from Grantsburg Wisconsin. Princeton High School in 1959. He attended Northwest Institute of Medical Tech- nique to become a lab and x-ray technician which brought him to the Rush City Hospital for employment in 1963. He married Patricia Engblom in 1967 and the couple raisedr three children while living in Rush Lake. The Rieman Knutson’sK owned and operated the Rush Lake Resort Trace Russell Reiman was born on April 13, 2020, at Welia Health. He weighed seven locatedl at the twin barns until 1978. Carl served his pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19 ½ inches long. His parents are Tim and Elyse Reiman countryc in the Minnesota National Guard from 1964- of Isle. Trace is welcomed home by sibling, Alayna (four years old). His grandparents 1970.1 are His grandparents are Russ and Lisa Sahlstrom of Isle, and John and Deb Reiman of Once Carl started selling real estate he was des- McGrath. tinedt for a career change. He left the medical fi eld anda became a broker for Century 21 Real Estate Co. HeH eventually transitioned into the banking business workingw for Dennis Frandsen Financial Corp. Dennis wasw not only Carl’s greatest employer, but also became Prokop hish best friend. Ezra Flynn Prokop was born on April 14, 2020, at Welia Health. He weighed seven Sports were a big part of Carl’s life as he thoroughly pounds and ten ounces. His parents are Daniel and Jaide Prokop of Sandstone. Ezra is enjoyede watching and mentoring his three children welcomed home by silbing Lucia (three years old). His grandparents are Jackie Mattson in their high school careers. Carl loved reminiscing about his own high school of Coon Rapids and Westom Graham of Watertown South Dakota, and Erin Prokop of basketball career. He enjoyed mowing grass on his John Deere and watching the Braham and Scott Prokop of Lawrence, Kansas. Twins, Vikings, and Gophers on T.V. Carl was always ready for a wager or a good card game. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Lynn (Royce); sons, Joseph and Jason; grandchildren, Kristina, Colby, Casey, Courtney, Gracie, and Grant; siblings, Shirley (Charles) Schultz, Janice Greenfi eld, James Knutson, other in- laws, nieces, nephews, and friends. There will be an outdoor celebration of Carl’s life at his Rush Lake home on Saturday, May 16 from 12 – 3 p.m. Welcome to all who choose to stop by. WEATHER Date High Low Precip./Snow 5/4 57 34 0 Eternal rest grant unto them O 5/5 59 36 0 5/6 64 45 0 Lord, and let perpetual light shine 5/7 55 37 0 5/8 46 30 0 5/9 45 27 T upon them. May they rest in peace. 5/10 46 36 0

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May 3- May 10 May 5, 8:51 a.m., report of damage to property, Burglary-2nd Degree-Dwelling Arrest of Adult Theft, burglary, 6th Avenue SW, Pine City May 5 May 8 vandalism May 5, 3:44 p.m., report of check welfare, 6th Benson, Rande Marc Allen Pine County War- Hughes, Timothy James Probable Cause May 4, 9:14 a.m., report of burglary, Contrast Avenue SW, Pine City rant: Bench Felony warrant issued by Pine, MN Confi ned But Not Convicted - Fugitive from Road, Pine City May 5, 9:44 p.m., report of oder violation, - Possess Ammo/Any Firearm - Conviction or Justice from Other State - Arrest of Adult - Hold May 4, 12:04 p.m., report of burglary, Pathfi nder Northridge Drive NW, Pine City Adjudicated Delinquent for Crime of Violence - For Other Agency Confi ned But Not Convicted - Village, Hinckley May 6, 9:11 a.m., report of search warrant, Receiving Stolen Property Probation Violation - Arrest of Adult May 5, 10:11 a.m., report of theft, 4th Avenue NE, Northridge Drive NW, Pine City May 6 May 9 Pine City May 6, 12:42 p.m., report of check welfare, 10th Ellis, James Daniel Probable Cause Confi ned Harth, Patrick Wayne Probable Cause Confi ned May 6, 9:27 a.m., report of vehicle theft, Sunny- Street SW, Pine City But Not Convicted - Violate No Contact But Not Convicted - Traffi c-DL-Driving after side Road, Pine City May 6, 2:11 p.m., report of MVA property dam- Order-within 10 years-fi rst of two or more con- cancellation-inimical to public safety - Arrest May 6, 11:09 a.m., report of burglary, State High- age, Tigua Road, Pine City viction or possess dangerous weapon - Arrest of Adult - Hold For Other Agency Confi ned way 18, Finlayson May 6, 5:31 p.m., report of check welfare, Ever- of Adult - Hold For Other Agency Confi ned But But Not Convicted - Theft-Take/Use/Transfer May 8, 1:25 p.m., report of burglary, Lower Tam- green Square SW, Pine City Not Convicted - Domestic Abuse No Contact Movable Prop-No Consent - Arrest of Adult arack, Bruno May 7, 12:02 p.m., report of attempt pickup, Order - Violate No Contact Order - Domestic Khang, Pao Fue Probable Cause Confi ned But State Highway 70, Pine City Assault-Felony Not Convicted - Tamper With Motor Vehicle May 8, 12:17 p.m., report of security alarm, Ber- White, Lesa Elisabeth Parole/Probation - Arrest of Adult - Damage or Trespass to - Bur- Miscellaneous oun Crossing, Pine City Violation: Traffi c - DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle glary-3rd Deg-Steal/Commit Felony or Gross May 8, 9:24 p.m., report of structure fi re, Minne- Under Infl uence of Alcohol Misd - Arrest of Adult May 3, 1:02 a.m., report of missing person, High- sota Street, Sandstone May 7 Litz, Alexander Lane Hold For Other Agency way 23, Finlayson May 8, 9:38 p.m., report of extradition hearing, Benjamin, Lonnie Ray Probable Cause: Traffi c Confi ned But Not Convicted - Drugs - 5th May 3, 5:51 p.m., report of customer trouble, Northridge Drive NW, Pine City - DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Con- Degree - Procure/Possess/Control Over a Con- Wildfl ower Road, Pine City May 9, 3:08 p.m., report of public assist, Hickory centration 0.08 Within 2 Hours - Motor Vehicle trolled Substance - Probable Cause Confi ned May 3, 7:53 p.m., report of domestic distur- Lane, Pine City Registration - Intent to Escape Tax - Traffi c But Not Convicted - Fugitive from Justice from bance, Sunnyside Road, Pine City May 9, 4:23 p.m., report of extradition hearing, - DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Infl uence Other State - Arrest of Juvenile May 4, 11:47 a.m., report of juvenile trouble, 4th Northridge Drive NW, Pine City of Alcohol May 10 Avenue SW, Pine City Booth, Candi May Probable Cause: Assault-2nd Beckman, Jonathon Probable Cause Confi ned May 4, 2:54 p.m., report of traffi c stop, Govern- Jail Roster Degree - Traffi c - Reckless or Careless Driving - But Not Convicted - Domestic ment Road, Pine City Disorderly Conduct Crawford, Harvey Dale Pine County Warrant May 4, 3:04 p.m., report of MVA property dam- Fritz, Rommel Heinrich Hold For Other Agency Confi ned But Not Convicted - Traffi c - DWI - age, Main Street N, Pine City May 4 Confi ned But Not Convicted - Predatory Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration May 4, 3:57 p.m., report of threats, White Oak Beckman, Shelby Grey Michael Pine County Off enders - Ten-year conditional release for 0.08 Within 2 Hours Road, Pine City Warrant: Probation Violation - FE warrant - violations committed by level III off enders. - 10 PINE CITY PIONEER PUBLIC www.pinecitymn.comNOTICES MAY 14, 2020

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Published in the Pine City Pioneer, May 7, 14, 2020 Published in the Pine City Pioneer May 14, 21, 2020 teacher, and Mr. Lund- gren, a science teacher. “We try to do hands on stuff when we can,” Lar- son said. “A good example Pine City High School – Honor Roll, Quarter 3 is, every spring we tap maple trees and boil down Principal List, Nascene, Carissa Kuhn, Cara K. Hicks, Daniel Meyers, Kaylee A. maple syrup. That is a GRADE 7 L. Lorsung, Katelyn Hochban, Julia Miche, Colin D. fantastic way of helping Babolik, Macie Overtoom, Micah M. Karas, Brody P. Mikyska, Mason students understand what Bergeron, Anthony J. GRADE 12 Knudson, Maxym Montbriand, Elivia proportions are. Eight Berglund, Colson Pulley, Jet L. Bombard, Sarah J. Laven, Natalie L. R. five-gallon pails of sap Berube, Bryer M. Reiser, Brynna Fromm, Christian LeMon, Mason S. Olson, Mason J. equals one one-gallon Bloomquist, Luke Rydberg, Mason Helseth, Isabelle Lotz, Samantha K. Omae, David K. milk jug of syrup. That’s Bombard, Amelia Uhe, Greta Jusczak, Konnor L. McLain, Hayden L. Petersen, Dylan what 40 to 1 means. That Brown, Rachel Westerman, Kadi J. Miller, George N. Mikyska, Malia Peterson, Kaleigha ratio means a lot when Burton, Alayna J. GRADE 11 Nutt, Kaitlyn Nascene, Kylie A. R. you’ve hauled all that sap Grover, Jackson L. Adams, Lydia S. Preston, Joel A. Olsen, Solei A. Thieman, Jason G. in by hand and you’ve Helseth, Stella M. Arhart, Carter J. Tomczyk, Erin Overtoom, Marek Waxberg, Cole J. boiled hours upon hours Iglesias, Maya L. Ausmus, George E. Wersal, Brice Paulson, Jacob Whittaker, Kaia E. upon hours. Johnson-Maldona- Bombard, Brayden Rockstroh, Au- Wilberg, Hailey J. “The first year of the do, Gianni L. Cavallin, Allison B Honor Roll tumn S. GRADE 11 program we built an Macho, Morgan Cavallin, Danielle GRADE 7 Root, Noah J. Carl, Cassidy L. umiak, which is a skin- McDaniel, Sawyer Emmons, Charles Ames, Henry Rydberg, Ava J. Carpenter, Jared on-frame boat. It’s based Mettling, Piper Foster, Ellee E. Anderson, Owen H. Sauter, Eden O. Crawford, Adeline off of indigenous arctic Milliman, Daniel Huff, Graci Benson, Emma M. Schlichting, Caden Doenz, Amber designs. It’s big – almost Patzoldt, Nia Y. Johnson, Ellaina Berg, Paige J. Staber, Sage R. Dupla, Jennifer K. 19 feet long and it’s five Perreault, Peyton Miller, Kaitlyn Bergstrom, Car- Struss, Lily R. Hall, Kalei feet wide. Our first year, PHOTO PROVIDED Potter, Beverly A. Moore, Tristen B. men E. Swanson, Chris- Hall, Wheeler we were able to bring it Larson incorporates his love Stewart, Nicholas Nutt, Cody J. Blaiser, Nicholas D. tian Hancock, Anika M. down to the Fur Post and for the outdoors into his Wallenberg, Ka- Tayerle, Kensing- Brunett, Saphira Sydney, Kyra Haug, Holly launch it there in the teaching at Pine City High dence ton Christenson, Tayerle, Brody L. Hegge, Chloe river ... right at the end of School’s Dragon Academy. Wilson, Levi A. Techathaicharoen, Kaylie Thieman, Summer Husom, Olivia the school year, after we GRADE 8 Sittipoj - Beam Dock, Annika L. GRADE 9 Jones, Joshua spent all year building it. award in 2019, and he was Aagaard, Abigayle Tyberg, Ellyse Doten, Ziana L. Betters, Keith Kelleher, Isaiah It was pretty cool for the named one of the four Belsheim, Emma Vinaja, Ainsley J. Dunks, Savannah Bulera, Rowan Lindahl, Kylee kids.” winners. After that, the Blake, Matthew W. GRADE 12 Fromm, Eli Burdine, Aliyah R. Miklya, Ethan Larson said they have executive director of the Bombard, Hannah Bergstrom, Dustin Ganote, Landon J. Burns, Abigail E. Norman-Gruis, continued to launch Minnesota Rural Educa- Broz, Gavin Chromey, Allyson Hansen, Graham Faur, Griffin Sada A. the umiak every year, tion Association nominat- Broz, Morgan Degiorgis, Martina Hanson, Aidan D. Fedder, Caden T. Quaderer, Alana although 2020 will be the ed Larson as candidate Foss, Deacon D. Doyle, Alexis M. Harshman, Olivia Hackett, Taylor A. Robinson, Isabella exception to that rule due for Minnesota Teacher of Haug, Hunter Erickson, Kelsey Hegge, Beau Hasz, Isaiah Schultz, Ella to the COVID-19 pandem- the Year. Holmstrom, Chase Faur, Ashley Hiler, Kacee Jacobson, Seree T. Schwietz, Caitlyn ic. He said that trying He was picked as a Johnson, Eva J. Havel, Alexis Holmstrom, Dani Jahnz, Isaac Sell, Parker to teach his students semifinalist – one of 36 Johnson, Greyson Jarveis, Tristan R. Horak, Ethan Johnson-Maldona- Smetana, Peyton through distance learn- teachers in the state, and Jusczak, Karly K. Merrick, Jacob Huettl, Benjamin T. do, Armani J. Somora, Autumn ing has been a challenge. then as one of the 10 final- Kubesh, Tucker Nutt, Amanda Humeniuk, Wyatt Keeney, Brent Struss, Lukas R. “The technology on the ists. Final interviews will Lind, Hayden J. Pantlin, Scarlet R. James, Erik Klar, Shelby A. Vang, Hla L. school end has all been in be June 13. Mohr, Tyler F. Perri, Elisa Kinn, Derrick J. Lancaster, Clare M. Werlein, Connor J. place for a long time, and Larson said he is Olson, Sophia Sanders, Isabelle Kolecki, Logan Lind, Mason Wilson, Zoe M. our students are pretty honored to be nominated, Petersen, Waylon Simon, Kaitlyn Kozisek, Julian B. Lynaugh, Selena R. Wimmer, Emily comfortable and pretty but is more interested in Preston, Jace M. Webster, Nathaniel LaBine, Meranda Maxey, Rowan P. Zabaske-Westveer, skilled with it,” he said. figuring out ways to im- Roubinek, Lena G. B. Lein, Calvin Mead, John Lilyanna “The challenge comes prove education for Pine Rydberg, Arissa Wicktor, Tanner Lord, Daimien T. Nilo, Jhans L. Zeman, Maya then with the broader City learners. Schneider, Lilly M. Maish, Delilah L. Palmer, Aidan GRADE 12 internet access within the “ I want to keep making Shellito, Brooklyn A Honor Roll Martin, Ciahna R. Plasek, Nicholas Berg, Ahtto community. There are Dragon Academy better,” Tomczyk, Jena B. GRADE 7 McKinney, Roman Prihoda, Ryan J. Blatz, Ethan A. places you just can’t get he said. “I have kind of Unverzagt, Allison Ausmus, Charles Meysembourg, Pulley, Maggie Christen, Sophia internet, or it would be a unique position, be- Wicktor, Spencer Bombard, Paige Josephine M. Reynolds, Paige A. Clementson, Derek prohibitively expensive or cause I get to work with Youngbauer, Burch, Abbigale Nelson, Alayna Schneider, Jasmine Cunnien, Megan it’s not dependable or the my students in a small Brenna Reiser, Brecken H. Nolan, Cody L. E. Dalen, Tucker L. speeds are really slow. setting with a couple of GRADE 9 Simon, Elizabeth Norring, Briana M. Schueller, Gavin David, Vincent J. “But, I will say: this other really great teach- Blatz, Lydia Wiener, Austin Norton, Amber N. Schumann, James Depoppe, Trever district has done a ton of ers, and we get to work Bombard, Madyson GRADE 8 Nowling, Wyatt A. Dini, Frida work to make sure the with them for two years. Brady, David Burton, Janelle A. Olson, Desaray Seals, Ashton Dunbar, Olivia kids that don’t have it are And then, because I teach Brinker, Joshua Evans, Alexzander Peetz, Braxton Smetana, Maggie J. Duval-Warner, supported. It’s amazing, study skills, I get to teach Cavallin, Vivian Gribauval, Oscar Peterson, Jace Stish, Carder Isabel R. the work that the parents some of these kids for five Cummings, Riley Hermanson, Pickett, Valerie L. Sturgul, Brooke M. Erickson, Jack have done, the bus drivers years. It’s pretty reward- Emmons, Claire Emma Randall, Kaylee Tracy, Emma Iliff, Aftyn J. have done. There’s a lot of ing to see the change over Erickson, Bryce Hirsch, Luke R. Remme, Waylan A. Vang, Gao Yer J. James, Emily E. stuff happening to make five years.” Gregg, Benjamin Novak, Ellie Root, Samantha Wasche, Dylan Johanson, Charlee sure kids have what they He said he has enjoyed Horak, Grace M. Strauch, Benjamin Rootkie, Aaron M. Wiener, Maddox T. Kearns, Jaylun D. need in terms of non-dig- working with the staff Huff, Daisy Valvoda, Lexa Sanborn, Laina Wilson, Luke J. Koffler, Dominic D. ital materials, food, in the Pine City School Lahti, Sophia F. Wilberg, Sydney A. Shellito, Marah Youngbauer, Ryder Kuhn, Caytlyn R. whatever. It’s impressive. District and in particular LeMon, Madisson Winters, Andee V. Stewart, Sawyer W. GRADE 10 Lagunes, Jorge E. The number of things singled out Dihanna Fed- Lind, Kloey GRADE 9 Thieman, Holly J. Blake, Claire Lind, Koleman that are in place to catch der and retired teacher Peters, Ashley Ausmus, Fredrick Willert, Bryer Cummings, Ryan Long, Matthew A. those kids that come from Curt Wagner for their Rivard, Mariah P. Brown, William Wilson, Gavin Danielson, Hunter Lotz, Joshua challenging situations – inspiring examples. Rothbauer, Brian- Danielson, Briana GRADE 8 Englund, Emily M. Maiwurm, Colin it’s pretty awesome. The For now, he is focused na S. Fix, Siarra E. Babolik, Elsa Erickson, Ella M. Miller, Dominic Dragon Food Shelf [a on making the end of this Schultz, Eli Johnson, Emma Basta, Ashley Goff, Kenneth B. Miller, Noah school-based food shelf for strange school year the Sell, Addison Maish, Dannie J. Basta, Bianca Goodner, Jacob D. Ng, Issac students in need] was al- best possible experience Sell, Ella McKellar, Chloe Benzinger, Kate M. Grubbs, Samantha Rike, Joshua G. ready in place before this for his students. Tomczyk, Lisa V. Patzoldt, Cody Blaiser, Evan A. A. Root, Megan happened, and that has “There are a lot of neat Tyberg, Carly GRADE 10 Blatz, Elliot Jahnz, Grace Steele, Alaina continued to be a good staff at our school, and GRADE 10 Fromm, Miriam Clark, Dakota L. Jahnz, Kira Thieman, Aaleaha source of support. There I’m grateful to be part of Berglund, Madisen Jusczak, Kameron Clepper, Ricky J. Johnson, Alex I. M. are definitely some cool the district,” Larson said. Blaisdell, Colton Welch, Aidan A. Comstock, Zoe Johnson, Timothy Vo, Kenny T. things going on.” “It will be interesting to Ennen, Haeven GRADE 11 Ellet-Cardinal, C. Waxberg, Duke see what unfolds over the Gerner, Chloe Brinker, Jeremy Aidan J. Kemen, Beth West, Tryston TEACHER OF THE YEAR FINALIST next month here for our Gutz, Jasmine R. Cummings, Brett Enright, Caitlin A. Knutson, Casey Wiener, Keaton Dr. Candice Ames of the community, and for our Macho, Meaghan A Englund, Jacob R. Fix, Hayden B. Lindblom, James T. Pine City School Board state and nation.” Merrick, Rhaya Fromm, Caleb Hall, Caleb Linnell, Seth nominated Larson for Miller, Dorothy J. Hasz, Ellie Hazelton, Trevor Mancia, Mauricio Educator of Excellence PHONE: 320-629-6771 | FAX: 320-629-6772

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