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BY MIKE GAINOR HOW DID THE [email protected] CANDIDATES FARE After the last votes were tal- lied in the Pine County Court- IN PINE COUNTY VS. house on the night of Tuesday, March 3 – 3,422 ballots total – MINNESOTA AS A Pine County Democrats swung WHOLE? toward Joe Biden as their candidate, while Pine County Republicans supported Presi- dent Donald Trump. BIDEN: 42% PC Democrats cast 2,146 ballots total in Pine County, with 908 of 39% MN those going to Biden. Other top Democrat vote-get- ters were Bernie Sanders (468) and Michael R. Bloomberg (277). SANDERS: 22% PC Despite dropping out of the 30% MN race on Monday, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar still received 202 votes in Pine County. Elizabeth Warren received WARREN: 8% PC 178 votes, while Pete Buttigieg received 39 votes and Tulsi Gab- 15 % MN bard received 16 votes. Statewide, Biden was also the winner with 287,380 votes com- BLOOMBERG: 13% PC pared to Bernie Sanders’ 222,500 and Warren’s 114,746. 8 % MN This means that Biden will receive 38 delegates, Sanders PHOTO PROVIDED will receive 27 and Warren will received 10. KLOBUCHAR: 9% PC In the Pine County Republi- They’ve got the music in them can primary, President Donald 6 % MN J. Trump was unopposed on the Four Pine City Junior High Band members performed in the 52nd Annual University of Minnesota - Duluth ticket. Trump received 1,263 Junior High Honors Band on Feb. 25, in Duluth. From a pool of over 600 students representing 77 participating votes with 13 write-in ballots TRUMP: 99% PC junior high schools from Minnesota and Wisconsin, the following ninth Graders were chosen as members of submitted by Republicans. the final performing ensembles: (l-r) Madison LeMon, Ashley Peters, Gavin Schueller and Maggie Pulley. 98 % MN

Spring ahead: Daylight saving time begins March 8 BY JENNIFER YOCUM-STANS [email protected] the House and Senate, the next ORIGINS imize sunlight hours during meant that any state observing stop is Governor Walz. Benjamin Franklin first had the longer days of the year by DST had to follow a uniform Spring ahead and fall back If he agrees, the bills would the idea in 1784 while he was taking an hour of morning sun, protocol throughout the state are two common ways of re- then go to Congress who would the American delegate in Paris. when many people are sleeping in which daylight saving time membering which way the also have to approve a change His thinking was, by moving and adding it to the end of the would begin on the first Sun- clocks move when daylight in federal law before the pro- the clocks forward people could day. day of April and end on the last saving time (DST) begins and posal could take effect. take advantage of the extra day- After WWI ended, so did DST Sunday of October. Since that ends. Currently, states are permit- light in the evening rather than in the United States, that is un- time, Congress has expanded At the moment, at least seven ted, by federal law, to opt out wasting energy on lighting. til we entered WWII. President the length of daylight saving states have approved legislation of daylight saving time and However, it wasn’t until over Roosevelt brought back DST time three times: once in the to make daylight saving time remain on standard time year- a century later that DST offi- in February of 1942, calling it 1970s during the country’s en- permanent. There are current- round. However, states are not cially began. The United States “War Time.” At the end of the ergy crisis; once in the 1980s, ly two bills in the legislature currently permitted to perma- began using it in 1918, following war, states and towns were giv- when April got brought under — HF 1397 and SF 1416 which nently stay on daylight saving Germany who implemented it en the choice of whether or not the daylight saving umbrella; if passed, could add Minnesota time, as this potential legisla- in 1916, during World War I, as to observe DST. This led to cha- and finally in 2007. Today, day- to the list of states to make DST tion proposes. a way to conserve fuel. The idea os, so in 1966 Congress enacted permanent. If passed by both behind the switch was to max- the Uniform Time Act. This SEE DAYLIGHT, PAGE 1

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PHOTO PROVICED In a rare photo showing each actor from the best possible angle, the poker players rehearse for the debut of “The Odd Couple.”

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PINE CITY HERITAGE PLAYERS ens, Elisa Mill, Jay Schueller and Mike Gainor, while Yuya Negishi the Pigeon Sisters are portrayed by Jennifer Simon- The Pine City Heritage Players have been busy pre- son and Meagan Guptil. paring for the upcoming opening of The Odd Couple Ticket prices for this production are: Adults are $15, shares art with city in just two weeks. Cast members have been busy Seniors are $12, and students are $10. Purchase your memorizing lines, getting into character and having tickets in advance at these local establishments and fun as they prepare for opening night. receive a $3 per ticket discount: Cabin Coffees, Three PINE CENTER FOR THE ARTS The cast of characters includes both veteran actors Twenty Brewing, and the Pine City Chamber Offi ce. and faces new to the Pine City stage, a combination The Pine City Heritage Players’ mission is to enrich, The Pine Center for the Arts welcomes visual that is sure to bring about a memorable production educate, and entertain our community by providing a artist Yuya Negishi to the gallery this March. Neg- for the community. Dennis Howard and Jon Bigelow superior theater experience. ishi, a Japanese-born artist who currently lives in will take the stage as Felix Unger and Oscar Madison, Minneapolis, will bring a dynamic fusion of classic respectively. The poker players include Steve Clem- and modern art to Pine City. “My sincere wish is to help people experience the beauty of the world through art,” Negishi said. With an extensive background in the classical Japanese techniques of calligraphy and SUMI, Negishi’s art features Japanese pop culture images, exploring new ideas and mediums. Negishi has earned recognition as a muralist for Pine City woman charged with fl eeing police the 2015 Midway Murals Project in St. Paul. Dozens of his murals can be found throughout the Twin Cities, Washington state and in Japan. He also hosts STAFF REPORT at a high rate of speed. live painting events and teaches Japanese artis- [email protected] The offi cer followed and tic styles to students of all ages, from elementary was joined by other offi - school to college. A 22-year-old Pine City cers. Reiser was driving Negishi’s bold art will be on display at Pine Cen- woman, Emma Marie at speeds over 100 mph ter for the Arts March 13-April 3, with an opening Reiser, is facing two felo- on Hinckley Road. She reception 4-6 p.m. on Friday, March 13 at Pine Cen- ny drug charges and also turned east on Pelkey ter for the Arts. Light appetizers and wine will be felony charges for fl eeing Creed Road, then onto served. The reception is free and open to the public. a police offi cer. Cedar Creek Road and For more information, please see www.pinecen- According to the com- fi nally onto Blueberry ter.org. plaint: Island Road where she On Feb. 15, an offi cer came to a stop at the dead with the Mille Lacs Trib- end. al Police Department, on One of the offi cers no- ATHLETES OF THE WEEK routine patrol noticed ticed the vehicle swerve two vehicles traveling towards the side of the BOYS BASKETBALL southbound on Wildlife road and it appeared Road near Hinckley. that Resier had thrown Once on Highway 48 something out of the win- the F-150 truck slowed dow. A deputy searched down considerably while the area and located a the Chevrolet Impala bag containing a white continued. The offi cer crystal substance which pulled around the truck later NIK-tested positive and followed the Impala. for methamphetamine. They turned south onto The bag contained an un- Hinckley Road where he certifi ed weight of 107.79 Emma Marie Reiser noticed it swerving over grams. the center line and into Reiser was placed Left to right: Kameron Jusczak, Dylan Petersen, Caleb Fromm the turn lane into Grand under arrest and the phones and over $150 in or a $1,000,000 fine for Casino. vehicle searched. Dep- cash. the second drug charge These three non-seniors have been great support for our six The driver, identifi ed uties located a broken If convicted Reiser and three years and/or as Reiser, was asked to pipe that contained what could face not less than a $5,000 fi ne for fl eeing a seniors on varsity. All three have played a big role in our success step out of the vehicle appeared to be metham- 65 months nor more than police offi cer in a motor in practice, games and off the court. Each of these young men are after giving the offi cer an phetamine residue, three 40 years in prison and/ vehicle. working to purposefully carry themselves in an elite way while expired insurance card. large baggies containing or a 1,000,000 fi ne for the executing the philosophies and principles of our program on a Reiser then rolled up her packaging materials for fi rst drug count, a max- window and drove away distribution, two cell imum of 30 years and/ daily basis. Sponsored by:

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THURSDAY volunteer who has had a back- TUESDAY pine-crops-day or by calling the MEETINGS ground check) at every movie Pine County Extension Offi ce MARCH 5 night. Feel free to bring your MARCH 10 at 800-657-3813 or email: mnext- SUNDAY 3/8 snacks and a blanket and settle The fl ight of Charles Lindbergh [email protected]. Lunch partial- AA (Big Book-open mtg.): Junior High Concert back to enjoy the silver screen. On May 20-21, 1927, Charles ly sponsored by Gold Country Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m., The Pine City High School Mu- Lindbergh won the admiration Seeds, Pioneer Seeds and Feder- Mary: 320-438-9121 sic Department will be present- and adulation of the world ated Coops Inc. ing their Mid-Winter Concerts FRIDAY when he earned the Orteig MONDAY 3/9 beginning with the Junior Prize for making the fi rst non- Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, High Choir and Band Concert MARCH 6 stop, solo fl ight across the At- WEDNESDAY Journey North Church, 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 K of C Fish Fry lantic from New York to Paris. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer p.m. All are welcome to attend MARCH 11 Knights of Columbus are To commemorate the 93rd an- Lutheran Church these free concerts. again having their fi sh fry niversary of this historic event, ECFE Storytime starting on Friday, March 6 Minnesota historian and living Story time for preschoolers WEDNESDAY 3/11 and each Friday through April history speaker Arn Kind will takes place every Wednesday Woodcarving club: Askov, FRIDAY 3 from 5-7 p.m. at Immaculate deliver a special presentation from 10-10:30 a.m. at the Pine 9 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum Conception Church. on Tuesday, March 10, 6:30-8:30 City Public Library (300 5th St Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine MARCH 6 p.m., Rush City Public Library, SE, Pine City). Enjoy stories, City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David PTO Carnival 240 W. 4th St., Rush City. for songs and crafts each week AA: 7 p.m., Rock Creek Com- The Pine City Armory will SUNDAY more information call 320-358- during the school year with munity Center ***Note time host the annual PTO Winter 3948. Pine City Early Childhood and change*** Carnival on March 6 from 5-8 MARCH 8 Family Education. Siblings are p.m. for an evening of excite- PFLAG Meeting Free family law clinic always welcome, and no regis- THURSDAY 3/12 ment and adventure with The next meeting of the East Family Pathways is sponsor- tration necessary. Senior Meeting: Pine City Se- friends and family. Central MN Parents, Fami- ing a free Family Law Clinic nior Dining Site, 12:30 p.m. lies and Friends of Lesbians on Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensi- Lighthouse adult drop-in center and Gays will be held Sunday, at the Family Pathways main THURSDAY bly: Pine City Library Communi- On Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 8, at 2 p.m. at Common offi ce in North Branch (6413 MARCH 12 ty Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Lighthouse Child & Family Ground, the Cambridge United Oak Street, North Branch MN 55+ Driver Discount Program NAMI peer support: Cam- Services will provide an adult Methodist Church, at 404 North 55056.) This event is open to the The Minnesota Highway bridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. drop-in center at Our Redeemer Cypress in Cambridge. If you public. Attendees will have the Safety Center will be offering Pine County LGBT: 7 Lutheran Church, Pine City, for are in need of support, or wish opportunity to learn the basics a 55+ Driver Discount Course p..m., Hinckley City Hall individuals 18+ who are living to support or have questions on on dissolution and custody, – 4 Hour Refresher Course on with mental illness. The drop- LGBT issues, we encourage you receive helpful materials, and March 12, (Course #46300) MONDAY 3/12 in center is designed to improve to attend. Should you have any have questions answered by from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine School Board Meeting: 6:30 independent living skills, questions about our organiza- an attorney. Time permitting, City High School (1400 Main St p.m. in the District Offi ce Board integration into the communi- tion or meetings call 320-272- there may be an opportunity S ) Board Room. Room, Pine City High School, ty and healthy psychological 0069. You can also check our that evening for individuals to 1400 Main Street South, Pine functioning through various website ecmnpfl ag.org. meet with the attorney (after Magnifi cent Red Hatters City, MN 55063. activities and classes. For more the presentation) for an individ- On March 12, the Magnif- information call 320-362-4343. ual consultation. Consultations icent Red Hatters will join MONDAY will be on a fi rst come, fi rst together for lunch at the serve basis. Village Bar & Grill. Time is SATURDAY MARCH 9 11:30 a.m. We will order off MARCH 7 Senior High Concert Buds ‘n’ Blooms Garden Club the menu. Please RSVP by The Pine City High School On Tuesday, March 10, the Gar- March 8 to Mary Flesher at SENIOR DINING Vintage snowmobile Fundraiser Music Department will be den Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. 320-438-0797, or Jill Spinler at The Hinckley/Pine City continuing their Mid-Winter at Pine City VFW. There will be 763 245-6536. Guests are always March 2-6 Flames have been busy these Concerts with the Senior High a speaker. Everyone welcome. welcome. Monday: Country steak, past few months putting plans Choir and Band Concert on For more info contact Verna at whipped potatoes with together for a “Winter’s End Monday March 9 at 7:30 p.m. 320-629-2762 Pine County Pheasants Forever gravy, green beans, wheat Vintage Snowmobile Gather- All are welcome to attend these Join Pine County Pheasants bread, sliced pears ing” taking place at Ryder’s free concerts. Corn & Soybean Crop Update Forever - East Central Spurs at Tuesday: Beef chili, fruit Saloon. The Swap Meet & Trail The University of Minneso- our monthly meetings, the sec- sauce, lettuce salad with Ride event is coming up on The Women’s Christian ta Extension Corn & Soybean ond Thursday of each month, dressing, bread stick, lemon Saturday, March 7. Connection Crop Update Workshop for area 6 p.m. at Wings North (19379 chiff on The event day begins at 9 a.m. The Women’s Christian Con- Crop Producers is on Tuesday, Homestead Road, Pine City Wednesday: Country roast with the Vintage collection nection will meet on Monday March 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 55063). pork, whipped potatoes with lined up for guests to enjoy. The March 9, 7 p.m., in Tobies’ p.m. at the Rock Creek City Cen- gravy, California vegetable trail ride is starting at 11 a.m. Restaurant Big kettle Room in ter, 7080 State Highway 70, Pine ECFE “Frozen” Event blend, wheat bread, pie leaving Henriette headed to the Hinckley. The theme for the City. Early Childhood Family Edu- Thursday: Turkey burger on American Legion in Pine City. evening is “Please Pass The Topics covered by University cation invites families of young bun, oven roasted potatoes, The snowmobiles will be on Cheese,” featuring The Burnett of Minnesota crop specialists children to a Frozen themed baked beans, pumpkin display at the Legion for about Dairy of Alpha, Wisconsin. include: Soybean Populations event at the Elementary School dessert 45 minutes before the return Music Guest will be Dennis by Dr. Seth Naeve; White Mold Multi-Purpose room (700 6th Friday: Cheese sauce, broc- ride back to Henriette. Approx- Daniels of Askov with vocal in Soybeans and Anthracnose Ave SW) on Thursday, March12 coli, baked potato, lettuce imate time for the American and guitar selections. Guest in Corn by Dr. Dean Malvick; from 5:30 – 7 p.m. with dressing, wheat bread, Legion display is 11:45 a.m. - Speaker will be Karen Ander- Sulfur, Nitrogen and Fallow Parents a must attend with bread pudding 12:30 p.m. son, whose topic will be “From Syndrome by Dr. Daniel Kaiser; their child. Join us for a fun After returning to Ryder’s Darkness to Light.” Cover Crops Online Selector by night of activities, prizes and a Cost is $4.25 for people over 60 there will be having a 50/50 All ladies are cordially Dr. Ann Cates and Waterhemp snack. Activities are age appro- and $8 for under 60. Call the Pine Fundraiser - melting down a invited to attend, and reserva- and Giant Ragweed Manage- priate for ages 2-7 but all ages City Senior Center at 320-629- snowmobile engine, we will tions may be made by calling ment by Extension Educator are welcome. 3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 run the engine with no oil till Maxine at 384-6413 or Mary Dave Nicolai. What’s New in Questions? Contact the ECFE it stops. at 245-2783. Please do not call Minnesota Agriculture will be Offi ce at 320.629.4030 Tobies’. Although reservations covered by Minnesota Commis- The Pine City Pioneer does Teen Movie Night are preferred, walk ins are also sioner of Agriculture, Thom Pe- not guarantee publication of Teens, come to the Pine City welcome. terson. community events. Space lim- Public Library every Saturday A registration fee payable its the size and number of ar- night during the school year to at the door will include lunch ticles. Out & About deadline watch movies. All movies are and handout materials. Partic- is 3 p.m. Monday. If your in- PG-13, and there is a respon- ipants are encouraged to pre- formation must be published, sible adult (an offi cial library register online at z.umn.edu/ consider placing an ad.

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1. ‘Friends of Banning State Park’ forms: A dozen Pine County residents met at the North Pine Govern- ment center to discuss forming a Friends of Banning State Park group. Park managers of Banning and St. Croix State Park led a discussion about the process of forming a group and activities.

2. Pine County Sheriff ’s Blotter- Feb. 27, 2020

3. Suspect nabbed after high-speed chase near Hinckley: A 100 mph chase outside Hinckley on Jan. 31 has led to criminal drug charges against the alleged driver. A Pine County Sheriff ’s Offi ce deputy was on routine patrol in Hinckley when his attention was drawn to a white sedan with a male driver. When the driver of the vehicle – later identiﬁ ed as Nahom Tesfalidet, 39, of Minneapolis – began turning, the sedan crossed over into the deputy’s turn lane. The deputy followed the sedan as it accelerat- ed to 51 mph in the 30 mph zone and crossed over the center and fog lines.

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U.S. SENATOR AMY KLOBUCHAR 302 Hart Senate Offi ce Building Wash- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ington, D.C. 20510 • 202-224-3244 Fax: 202- 228-2186 or 1200 Washington Ave. S, Room 250, Minneapolis, MN 55415 • 612-727-5220 Toll Free: 888-224-9043. Pine City High School hockey staff for comes to their future. They should realize that nothing President is unattainable when you work hard and set goals. You U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH To the Editor: will take a loss along the way, but losses are temporary 309 Hart Senate Offi ce Building Wash- As a proud Pine Citian, I felt compelled to write in and they build character, strength, and determination. ington, D.C. 20510 • 202-224 5641 or 515 W. and say how proud I have been of our hockey program. I personally think that sometimes in our country today 1st St., Suite 104, Duluth, MN 55802 • 218- I have watched as our coaches transformed these boys we fear losses, yet I believe one should never fear a loss 722-2390 into young men. if you gave 110% effort yet came up short. Losses make These young men brought close to a thousand fans to us stronger and force us to work harder. GOVERNOR TIM WALZ Blaine for the section fi nals last Thursday. They played I will fi nish by saying I am as proud of a fan as I can b e 130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin Lu- their hearts out, but came up one goal short. Were they of this team. I wish all the seniors the best of luck in the ther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 • disappointed, it goes without saying, but they lost with future, you have a great foundation, now build on it. As 651-201-3400 Fax: 651-797-1850 • Toll Free: class. I have seen them win with class and lose with for the underclassmen, keep working hard and maybe 800-657-3717 class and this shows me that they are disciplined and that next level will be yours. I know I will be watching well coached. They never gave up, nor did they become and cheering you on. STATE REPRESENTATIVE NATHAN NELSON • DISTRICT 11B frustrated. They played their game right up to the end. As for the Presidency, I think the men on our hockey 393 State Offi ce Building, St. Paul, MN These coaches need a pat on the back for their ded- staff have shown us what it takes to make our country 55155 • [email protected] • ication and hard work, but it doesn’t stop there. The great again; work ethic, goal setting, expectations, and 651-296-0518. parents and families of these young men that have discipline. This is why I am nominating them for Presi- sacrifi ced and dedicated most of the last 12 to 13 years to dent (or at least their philosophy)! STATE SENATOR JASON RARICK • DISTRICT 11 hockey, should also be applauded. I sat in the stands and 3411 Minnesota Senate Building, 75 Uni- watched parents, grandparents, other family members, Dale Dickey versity Ave., St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-296- and just devoted fans cheer these young men on. What Pine Cit 1508 • [email protected]. their coaches have taught them is priceless when it

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BY VICTORIA COONEY and Prevention guide- MINNESOTA HOUSE OF REPRESEN- lines regarding who to TATIVES MEDIA test, which are expand- ing to focus on specifi c Minnesota does not clinical symptoms, even have any confi rmed if patients do not have a cases of COVID-19, but travel history or a close public health offi cials are link to confi rmed cases, building on their pre- she said. paredness efforts to keep So far, there have been Minnesotans safe. fi ve negative tests in Min- “Based upon what nesota. These are tracked we’re seeing, we do online. believe it’s likely that we The state is working to will see cases, and poten- coordinate with school tially in the very near districts and the health future,” Health Commis- care system, as well sioner Jan Malcolm said as the private sector, during a press briefi ng spreading information on Monday. and working through “Preparation is not possible mitigation strat- panic,” Gov. Tim Walz egies, offi cials said. said. “Preparation is the Funding for addressing right thing to do … This public health crises was will get to Minnesota at authorized by the Legis- some point and prepara- lature in 2017, in antici- tion is the way that we pation of circumstances are able to contain it.” like this one. He and other legisla- Introduced Monday, tors, including House HF3980, sponsored Speaker Melissa Hort- by Rep. Tina Liebling man (DFL-Brooklyn (DFL-Rochester), would PAULBATTAGLIA Park), commented on the authorize additional House Speaker Melissa Hortman discusses the state’s preparations for the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus to Minne- strength of Minnesota’s funds. It is scheduled to sota. Gov. Tim Walz, state health offi cials and other legislative leaders spoke at the March 2 news conference. public health system, be heard Wednesday by its ability to address the House Health and the situation, and the Human Services Finance to change their regular, face; • think ahead about • most importantly, stay government’s dedication Division. domestic travel plans at • clean surfaces thor- how to manage illness in home if you are sick. to providing a cohesive, Although a specifi c this point, Malcolm said. oughly; your family; and “It’s critical,” Malcom cooperative response. appropriation amount “The majority of the “This is not a partisan is not included, this cases are mild,” she said. issue,” said House Mi- wouldn’t be a “blank “But we all owe it to the nority Leader Kurt Daudt check,” rather the House vulnerable to prevent the PINE CITY AREA (R-Crown). “This is one is awaiting more pre- spread of this disease.” of the things that Minne- cise fi nancial estimates People can protect PROFESSIONAL sota does really well.” from the Department of themselves and their As of Monday morning, Health. 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Katie recently performed with the All-State Women’s Choir in Orchestra Hall before a packed audience, and was rewarded with a standing ovation. Members of the Pine County Sheriff’s Department will be on nationwide television this March. Law enforcement will be featured on the “Fatal Attractions” series seen on Animal Planet in an episode scheduled to be aired on March 21. Sheriff Mark Mansavage reported that the fi lm crew was here last year and focused on the event involving Cyndi Gamble and how she lost her life to one of her Siberian tigers out east of Sandstone. Gamble was killed in April, 2006 when a 10-year-old tiger in her care attacked her in its cage. “The documentary will depict the chain of events and also include segments from family, friends and local law enforcement who either knew her or were at the scene that day,” Mansavage said. 25 Years Ago, 1995 Invention gets warm response Think safe is the message that runs through self-protection expert Tim Kiel’s presentations to women and children. He has been visiting Pine City A young inventor from Pine City Elementary will get to show off her ingenuity at the Minnesota Student Inventors Congress Elementary in recent weeks, teaching kids to be alert in Redwood Falls June 9-11. Erica Kiminski, daughter of Michael and Gretchen Kiminski, took her Winter Wear Warmer to and aware of their surroundings, to act assertively regional competition in St. Cloud Feb. 28 and earned the right to show it at the state congress. Erica’s invention saves en- when approached by people they don’t know and to ergy by using home heating vents to dry hats, boots and mittens. The clothing items are placed over the black plastic pipes make simple plans for dealing with unusual situ- and the whole unit is set on top of a heat vent. Erica came up with the idea, and her dad helped her produce the unit. Other ations. “Kids are taught to live in fear,” Kiel said. Pine City students whose inventions won their classroom competitions and went on to St. Cloud were Lezlie Ballis, Curtis “‘Don’t answer the phone if you’re home alone. Don’t Kubesh, Nicole Carlson, Danielle Gohman, Joe Kruse, Charlie Zak, Sara Mizer, Melisa Dehkes and Dan Teich. answer the door, don’t go here or don’t go there.’ Kids can control their safety,” he said. “But they have to think safe, stay alert, keep moving and make simple 75 Years Ago, 1945 100 Years Ago, 1920 plans.” After the smoke cleared from the fi rst round fi ring Dr. G.W. Walters performed an operation for the in the opening round of district basketball play, four removal of tonsils on Mrs. LaForest, daughter of A.E. 50 Years Ago, 1970 teams, all from the southern half of the district, Blanchard, at the home of her father, Wednesday of About 900 spectators attended the Internation- moved into the semi-fi nal bracket. Rush City had last week. Mrs. LaForest is doing nicely and is about al Snowmobile Races, sponsored by the Pine City things their own way in defeating Sandstone 42-32. In recovered. Sno-Blazers, snowmobile club March 1 at the Paula- what was the game of the opening round, Pine City’s A small but enthusiastic crowd attended the dance goon Raceway. About 150 took part in the race. Dragons beat a good basketball team from Askov, 41- given by the Development Assn. in the club rooms last There is a total of 250 businesses in Pine County 26 and handed the tall boys from the north their fi rst Monday evening. Club chief Bantleon was on hand according to statistics released by J.F. Anderson, defeat of the current season. and served some of the famous “Bantleon coffee.” Mu- district manager of the Minneapolis offi ce of Dun JoAnn Neville, Pine City member of the Mission sic was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Bastien. & Brandstreet, Inc. This total is based on a physical Creekettes 4-H club, was heard over the radio station Baseball fans of the village met in the club rooms count of the March 1970 edition of the Dun & Brad- WLB on Monday, in a talk entitled “Why I Believe last evening and completed the organization of a street Reference Book. Education for Peaceful Living is Necessary.” JoAnn baseball association for the coming year, there being Dr. H.E. Richardson of Rush City recently pur- took second place in a very close contest. about 25 present. F.A. Jordan was elected manager chased the Sandstone Clinic building from the Sand- and “Spider” Yost, captain of the ball team. These stone Development Corporation. men are both live wires and we feel sure will give Pine City a team that will be able to compete with any of the towns in our class. CROSSWORD PUZZLE  MARCH 5 CLUES ACROSS 38. Payment (abbr.) 1. Yields Manila hemp 39. Distort 6. A type of gin 40. Affi rmative! (slang) 125 Years Ago, 1895 10. Japanese ankle sock 41. One who has a child Here is the latest farmer’s lament: It’s scarcely any 14. Swiss city 43. Without wonder that lines are on my brow; it’s hard to make a 15. Applied to 45. Workplace safety agency living, as things are going now. I plant nice potatoes 17. Achievements 46. Political action committee and sit down to watch them grow; then comes a frost 19. Japanese title 47. Period of plant and animal life a whooping and lays the blamed thinks low. I plant 20. Possesses 49. Swiss river some little seedlets to raise some succotash; my neigh- 21. Belgian city 50. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.) bors’ hens come and knock them all to smash. I had 22. Child 53. State of being kept secret an arbor in which to snooze and rest; a cow came in 57. Hobbies 23. Great delight and climbed it and set it gaily west, I bought a dozen 24. Petty quarrel 58. One-time Korean ruler 59. Sudden attack egglets, (they cost so much, I cried); they hatched a 26. Gathered lonely chicken and it went off to die. The insects ate 29. Zoroastrian concept of holy fi re 60. Born of the cabbage, the worms have nailed the corn; my 31. Path 61. Assists 32. Legendary hoops coach Riley sheep are wild and wooly; my cow has lost a horn; my 34. A citizen of Denmark pig has got the measles and squeals unseeming tunes; 35. Flat my geese are hunting water; and I am full of prunes. 37. Upper-class young women

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Feb. 23 - Feb. 29 Feb. 27, 8:32 p.m., report of driving; Drives Consciously Arrest of Adult Wayman, Daniel Ray Sum- Not Convicted - Disorderly Theft, burglary, a miscellaneous law call, Disregarding a Substantial or Edwards, Charles Karrington mons: Domestic Assault-Mis- Conduct - Obstruct Legal Pro- vandalism Downey Road, Pine City. Unjustifi able Risk Hold For Other Agency: demeanor-Intentionally cess-Force/Violence or Threat Feb. 28, 11:51 a.m., report of a Longen, Robert Phillip Pine Failure to Appear warrant - Infl icts/Attempts to Infl ict of - Arrest of Adult Feb. 23, 12:15 p.m., report of welfare check, Oak Street County Warrant: Bench Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess Bodily Harm on Another - Do- Leikam, David Anthony Hold burglary, Highwood Shores, NE, Pine City Felony warrant - Preda- Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small mestic Abuse - Violate Order For Other Agency: Confi ned Pine City Feb. 28, 3:50 p.m., report of tory Off ender - Knowingly Amount Marijuana for Protection But Not Convicted - Drugs Feb. 23, 1:03 p.m., report of hit child porn, Downey Road, commits act or fails to fulfi ll Moose, Gaylyn Raynee Pine February 28 - 5th Degree - Possess and run property, Evergreen Pine City registration requirement County Warrant: Confi ned But Audie, Cayman Bradley Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Square SW, Pine City Feb. 28, 5:36 p.m. report of Moyer, Brandy Lee Pine Coun- Not Convicted - Disorderly Under Sentence: Convicted Amount Marijuana -Traffi c Feb. 23, 5:41 p.m., report of ve- overdose, Main Street N, Pine ty Warrant: Failure to Appear Conduct -- Drugs - 5th Degree - Assault-5thDegree-Misde- Regulation - Driver Must hicle theft, 10th Street SW, City warrant - Trespass-Premises - Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 - meanor -Arrest of Adult Carry Proof of Insurance Pine City Feb. 28, 8:58 p.m., report of a of Another-Refuse to Depart Not Small Amount Marijuana Blaszczyk, Jacklynn Hold For when Operating Vehicle Pine Feb. 24, 12:59 p.m., report of hit traffi c stop, 2nd Street SE, Olson, James Dean Pine Niesen, Justin Lee Probable Other Agency:Confi ned But County Warrant: Confi ned But and run property, 8th Street Pine City County Warrant: Arrest - Cause: Confi ned But Not Con- Not Convicted Drugs - 5th Not Convicted - Drugs - 5th SW, Pine City Feb. 28, 9:20, report of search Gross Misdeameanor warrant victed - Terroristic Threats- Degree - Possess Schedule Degree - Possess Schedule Feb. 24, 1:56 p.m., report of warrant, Northridge Drive, - Drugs - 5th Degree -Possess Cause or Attempt Cause 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount fraud/scam/ID, 13th Street NW, Pine City Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Terror -- Disorderly Conduct Marijuana Arrest of Adult Marijuana - Arrest of Adult SW, Pine City Feb. 29, report of traffi c stop, Amount Marijuana - Domes- - Arrest of Adult Bookwalter, Sabreen Under Martin, Shannon Leigh Pine Feb. 26, 12:08 p.m., report of Henriette Road, Pine City tic Abuse - Venue Where OFP Smith, Tiff any Nichole Pine Sentence: Convicted - As- County Warrant: Confi ned MVA property damage, 1st Violation Prosecuted County Warrant: Probation sault-3rd Degree-Substantial But Not Convicted -Disorderly Street, NE, Pine City Jail Roster Snyder, Waylon JamesPine Violation -Drugs - 5th Degree Bodily Harm - Arrest of Adult Conduct- Financial Trans- Feb. 27, 12.46 p.m., report of February 24 County Warrant: Confi ned But - Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 - - 2 counts action Card Fraud-Use-No theft, Henriette Road, Pine Baker, Rebecca Ann Pine Not Convicted Domestic As- Not Small Amount Marijuana Gustafson, Arthur Probable Consent - Arrest of Adult City County Warrant: Confi ned But sault-Felony - Traffi c-DL-Driv- St John, Justin Kane Pine Cause: Confi ned But Not Rupe, Tyler William Prob- Feb. 27, 6:12 p.m., report ofMVA Not Convicted -Theft-Take/ ing after cancellation-inimical County Warrant: Confi ned But Convicted - Domestic Abuse able Cause: Confi ned But property damage, Main Use/TransferMovable Prop- to public safety - Fleeing a Not Convicted - Drugs - 5th - Violate Order for Protection Not Convicted - Domestic Street S, Pine City No Consent - Fleeing a Peace Peace Offi cer in a Motor Vehi- Degree - Possess Schedule - Domestic Abuse No Contact Assault-Misdemeanor - Feb. 27, 2:14 p.m., report of bur- Offi cer By a Means Other cle -Fleeing a Peace Offi cer By 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Order - Violate No Contact Obstructing Legal Process, glary, Cross Lake Road, Pine Than a MotorVehicle Check- a Means Other Than a Motor Marijuana - Trespass-Prem- Order - Misdemeanor - Arrest Arrest or Firefi ghting - Arrest City Forgery-Off er/PossessW/ Vehicle Probable Cause - Fu- ises of of Adult of Adult Feb. 26, 5:25 p.m., report of Intent to Defraud - Obstruct gitive from Justice from Other Another-Refuse to Depart Costanzo, John Robert Sam, Keiauna Lou Hold For burglary, Maple Avenue, Pine Legal Process-Lawful Execu- State: Confi ned But Not - Arrest of Adult Probable Cause: Confi ned But Other Agency:Confi ned But City tion Legal Process -Arrest of Convicted - Arrest of Adult Weidemann, Nathaniel Not Convicted - Traffi c-Drivers Not Convicted - Assault - 4th Feb. 27, 6:12 p.m., report of Adult Trampe, Cory Alan Pine Confi ned But Not Convicted - License-Driving After Revoca- Degree - Arrest of Adult MVA property damage, Bumann, Shayne Michael County Warrant: Confi ned But Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess tion - Theft-Take/Use/Trans- Sutton, Travis James Pine Main Street S, Pine City Pine County Warrant: Bench - Not Convicted - Drugs - 5th Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small fer Movable Prop-No Consent County Warrant: Confi ned But Feb. 28, 3:18 p.m., report of Gross Misdeameanor warrant Degree - Possess Schedule Amount Marijuana - Arrest - Possession of Burglary or Not Convicted - Drugs - 5th damage to vehicle, Cross - Traffi c - DWI - Operate Motor 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount of Adult Theft Tools - Arrest of Adult Degree - Possess Schedule Lake Road, Pine City Vehicle - Alcohol Concentra- Marijuana - Traffi c-DL-Driving February 27 Kukuk, Cody Joseph Hold 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Feb 28, 6:34 p.m., report of tion 0.08 Within 2 Hours after cancellation-inimical to Anderson, Justin Matthew For Other Agency: Bench - Marijuana - Giving Peace Of- theft, Fairway Avenue, Pine Coston, Ti-Heim Darrien Pine public safety Writ: Burglary-2nd De- Misdemeanor warrant issued fi cer False Name-of Another City County Warrant: Confi ned But February 25 gree-Dwelling - Arrest of by Anoka Person - Arrest of Adult Feb. 29, 1:05 a.m,report of as- Not Convicted - Wrongfully Fleuriel, Nathan Bradley Hold Adult Rumpza, Haley Ann Pine Zachrison, Victoria Hold For sault, Johnson Avenue SE, Obtaining Assistance-Theft- For Othe Agency: Bench Felo- Baragar, Aaron Mathew County Warrant: Confi ned Other Agency:Confi ned But Pine City By False Stmts,Conceal- ny warrant issued by Dakota Pine County Warrant: Arrest But Not Convicted Drugs - 5th Not Convicted - Theft-Take/ ment,Impersonation Hehn, Michael Lee Pine - Felony warrant - Domestic Degree - Possess Schedule Use/Transfer Movable Prop- Miscellaneous - Harassment; Restraining County Warrant: Confi ned But Assault-GM-Subsequent 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount No Consent - Arrest of Adult Order - Violate w/in 10 yrs Not Convicted - Burglary-3rd Violation - Terroristic Marijuana - Drugs - Possess/ March 1 Feb. 23, 10:04 a.m., report of in- of 1st of 2 prev dom violence Deg-Steal/Commit Felony or Threats-Reckless Disregard Sale Small Amount of Mari- Haynes, Aaron Michael formational, Vintage Road, convictions/adjud - Arrest of Gross Misd - Arrest of Adult Risk juana - No Remuneration Probable Cause: Confi ned But Pine City Adult Kuntz, Victoria Joan Probable Ledoux, Loren Wade Pine Stenberg, John Charles Prob- Not Convicted - Second-de- Feb. 23, 1:11 p.m., report of as- Holm, Adam Jeremiah Pine Cause: Traffi c Collision - County Warrant: Confi ned But able Cause: Confi ned But Not gree driving while impaired. sociated traffi c stop , Main County Warrant - Bur- Failure to Notify Owner of Not Convicted - Issue Dishon- Convicted - Receiving Stolen - Arrest of Adult Street, N, Pine City glary-2nd Degree-Dwelling: Damaged Property - Traffi c ored Check-Off ense - Arrest Property - Obstruct Legal Mattinas, Thomas Ernest Feb. 26, report of attempt pick Confi ned But Not Convicted - DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle of Adult Process-Interfere w/Peace Pine County Warrant: up, Main Street S, Pine City Johnson, Scott Michael Hold Under Infl uence of Alcohol Peel, Kristi Mccol Hold For Offi cer Drugs-Possess/Sale Confi ned But Not Convicted - Feb. 26, report of Extradition For Other Agency: Bench - Matheny, Radonna Lynn Pine Other Agency:Confi ned But Small Amounts of Marijuana Burglary - 1st Hearing, Northridge Drive, Misdemeanor warrant issued County Warrant: Confi ned Not Convicted Probable - Arrest of Adult Roseland, Brian Keith Jr. Hold NW, Pine City by St. Louis - Nonsupport of But Not Convicted - Domestic Cause: Confi ned But Not Con- Thomas, Olaf Wilbert Iii For Other Agency: Confi ned Feb. 27, 5:25 p.m., report of dis- Spouse or Child Abuse - Violate Order for Pro- victed - Fugitive from Justice Confi ned But Not Convicted But Not Convicted - Drugs - turbance, 3rd Avenue, NW, Lievsay, Winston Floyd tection-Misdemeanor -Arrest from Other State - Fleeing a Peace Offi cer in 5th Degree - Arrest of Adult Pine City Summons: Traffi c - DWI - of Adult Stevens, Gary Fredrick a Motor Vehicle - Arrest of Feb. 27, 12:21 p.m., report of an Combination Any 2 Alcohol/ Otis, Dustin Joseph Under Probable Cause: - Traffi c - Adult non-suffi cient check , Main Controlled Substance/Intox- Sentence: Convicted - Com- DWI - Second-Degree Driving Werner, Daniel Fredrick Street S, Pine City icating Substance - Criminal mit Crime-While Wear/Pos- While Impaired; 2 or more Probable Cause: - Traffi c - Feb 27, 2:12 p.m. report ofassist Vehicular Operation - Bodily sess Bullet Resist Vest Aggravating Factors - Traffi c DWI - Third-Degree Driving other agency, Northridge harm - Gross Negligence February 26 - Open bottle law; drinking While Impaired; 1 Aggravating Drive NW. Pine City - Criminal Vehicular Opera- Bearheart, Brianna Lee Pine and consumption; crime Factor Feb. 27, 2:59 p.m., report tion - Bodily Harm - Under County Warrant: Convicted described - Traffi c - DWI - February 29 of Extradition Hearing, Infl uence Alcohol/Controlled - Giving Peace Offi cer False Operate Motor Vehicle Under Baragar, Aaron Mathew Northridge Drive NW, Pine City Substance - Traffi c - Reckless Name-of Another Person - Infl uence of Alcohol Probable Cause: Confi ned But

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BILL STICKELS III | THE PIONEER Dragons play tough, fall to Monticello in championship After playing the Monticello squad to a 2-2 tie after two periods on Feb. 28 in Blaine, the Dragons skated hard but fell short in the third as Monticello took the lead and eventually earned a 6-4 win and the Section 5A Championship.

PHOTO PROVIDED Dragons make their mark in playoffs Pine City Peewee A took second place in district 10 playoffs this weekend in Anoka.

IT'S NOT JUST FOR SENIORS, BUT IT IS FOR SENIORS Pine City Dial-A-Ride M-F 7am-6pm Sat 9am-5pm Sun 8am-2pm (800-862-0175(800-862-0175 OOption 6) www.ArrowheadTransit.com ONE SENIOR TO s a senior, I am a habit master. Typically that ANOTHER Ameans I never lose my keys--I always put them in the same place. I get great dental checkups--I ﬂ oss every morning. I stay alert all morning--I never miss my stout cup of coﬀ ee. Etc, etc, etc. But, as we get older, we discover that not all habits are created equal. My wife has been expressing her concern for years that every day between 1:47pm and 2pm I get a can of pop. She has tried to get me to substitute a kale smoothie for my pop--it’s not going to happen. Or kombucha--probably not. But yesterday I substituted green tea for Mello Yellow--the tea was… pretty good. GO DRAGONS! 10 PINE CITY PIONEER www.pinecitymn.com MARCH 5, 2020 Wilson hits 2000 points as Dragons win in playoff s

BY LANCELOT E FURBER [email protected]

The Pine City Girls Basketball team won the ﬁ rst two rounds of the section 6AA playoffs, as Lily Wilson became the ﬁ rst Dragon in Pine City high school history to reach 2000 career points.

PINE CITY 70, RUSH CITY 36 The Dragons met their rivals from Rush City for the third time this season, but this time the stakes were a little higher as it was the fi rst round of the playoffs. In a low scoring fi rst half, the Dragons were gradually able to build the lead and end the fi rst half with a 15 point lead (29-14). In the second half, Pine City outscored the Tigers with 41 points to Rush City’s 22. With this 70-36 victory, Pine City advanced to the second round of section play. “Give Rush City credit for coming out and getting after it on the defensive end of the fl oor,” said coach Ted Hasz. “We are very happy to be advancing to the next round. There are always some jitters going into the playoffs and the kids fought through those and found a way to get the job done.” Lily Wilson hit a Dragon size mile- stone by accomplishing something that no other Pine City Girls Basketball play- er has ever done before, by scoring 2,000 points. Wilson led the Dragons with 20 points, six assists and six steals. “Lily has had a great career. We are so happy for her and proud of her for all of her accomplishments and records,” said coach Hasz. “Hopefully we have some young Dragons out there that are setting their sights on joining Lily in that club someday.” Sophie Lahti had an impressive night with 15 points and nine total rebounds. Ellie Hasz had nine points, nine total rebounds and a dominating four blocks. Kloey Lind had eight points. Alaina Steele had six points, fi ve total rebounds and four steals. Ashley Faur had six points and six total rebounds. Meredith Kolling had fi ve points and seven total rebounds, and Ally Chromey had three points.

PINE CITY 63, MELROSE 47 Pine City met Melrose at St. Cloud State for the second round of section 6AA playoffs on Saturday, Feb. 29. The Drag- ons had a sluggish fi rst half offensively but were able to keep the Dutchmen to 24 points as Melrose led Pine City 24-21 at the end of the fi rst half. Pine City came out in the second half and spiked up their intensity on defense and were able to turn some good defense into offense plays. The Dragons outscored Melrose 42-23 in the second half. Moving the ball and playing as a team, the Dragons had 21 assist on their 24 baskets. “When you are getting assist numbers like that you know you are playing good team basketball,” said coach Hasz. Pine City was led in scoring by Ellie Hasz who had 20 points and nine total rebounds and three steals. Sophie Lahti worked hard for her 15 points and seven rebounds. Lily Wilson continues to impress by setting another Pine City girls basketball record with 13 assists to go along with her 14 points. Meredith Kolling had nine points and three blocks. Alaina Steele had three points and three assists. Kloey Lind had two points and three total rebounds. Ashley Faur was tough under the boards with nine total rebounds and three assists. “We are excited to be in the semi-fi nals again this year,” said coach Hasz. “There are a lot of good teams left, so it will be a LANCE FURBER | THE PIONEER great fi nal four.” Lily Wilson continues to set records as she becomes the fi rst Dragon in Pine City Girls Basketball history to score her 2000th point as she did against Rush City this past week. MARCH 5, 2020 PINE CITY PIONEER 11 www.pinecitymn.com Boys beat Jaguars, go undefeated in conference

BY LANCELOT E FURBER be huge for them on the offensive end [email protected] during the playoffs. While Pine City at- tempted nine charges, they were unable to get any called their way. PINE CITY 77, HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON 67 “Our belief is that the opportunity to Pine City Boys Basketball ended their take a charge is one of the biggest pos- regular season in front of a large crowd itive factors in the game,” said coach against conference rival Hinckley-Fin- Allen “I was proud of how we continued layson, on Friday, Feb. 28. This is the to attempt charges and get to spots in third straight year the Dragons have our system.” ended their regular season playing This win completed Pine City’s Hinckley-Finlayson. While the confer- second year in a row going undefeated ence title was not on the line like the in conference and ended their regular previous two years, Pine City knew season with a record of 24-2. Hinckley-Finlayson would come out “Cutting the nets down at the end fi ring on all cylinders and be ready to of the year never gets old; thinking play. Pine City came up with the win about all the work that got us to this 77-67. point (both this year and over the last Pine City had some rough stretches nine years) really brings you down and rotations throughout the night. memory lane. This was something that Give credit to Hinckely-Finlayson, they we would visualize while we ran for were ready to play and never backed conditioning in the fi rst few years; vi- down. sualize cutting down the nets. Putting “The physicality of the game com- ourselves in the position to compete bined with Cedric LaFave’s quickness for a conference title year in and year and ability was a great insight into out is something we are really proud playoffs for us,” said coach Kyle Allen. of. It is hard, because I want there to “Cedric played great and their team be a fi ne line between having this be kept coming with physicality and grit. the expectation and remembering how There was no chance for either team to much work went into getting us to this catch their breath during the game.” point,” said coach Allen. “People forget Seth Logan led Pine City on the that we won fi ve games my fi rst year boards with eight total rebounds and seven games my second. The play- followed by the Fromm brothers, Caleb ers, coaches, and families have put in and Christian, with fi ve each. a lot of work to get to this point. There “We did not do a great job on the was a lot of groundwork that was put boards as a team, something that will in during those fi rst several years to have to be addressed and corrected creating the foundation needed for this as we head towards the playoffs,” said success. I am forever grateful to those coach Allen. “We had been doing a phe- fi rst couple years of players who were nomenal job on the boards as of late, so willing to buy in to something bigger I know this is something we can do.” than themselves to help create some- Konnor Jusczak led the Dragon in thing that they would never fully see assists with seven. As a team, Pine City the fruits of. They laid the foundation had 17 assists and only fi ve turnovers. for what drives us today” This ability to take care of the ball will

LANCE FURBER | THE PIONEER Seth Logan shoots over the competition.

LANCE FURBER | THE PIONEER LANCE FURBER | THE PIONEER Koleman Lind drives to the hoop against a tough Hinckley-Finlayson defense. “Cutting the nets down at the end of the year never gets old,” said coach Kyle Allen. 12 PINE CITY PIONEER MARCH 5, 2020 www.pinecitymn.com

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Researchers captured video footage of wolves eating blueberries.

BILL STICKELS III | THE PIONEER Wolves chow down on berries BY TOM GABLE er-killed bears. While infre- Johnson wrestles at State UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA quent, we have also documented wolves killing trumpeter swans, Dragon wrestler Tim Johnson qualified for the State Tournament and the opportunity to compete against Recently published research moose, geese, raccoons, painted the best wrestlers in Minnesota. Unfortunately, Johnson was injured in the second period and would not be from the University of Minne- turtles and muskrats. able to return for his wrestleback match. sota reveals new details about Each of the eight packs that wolves’ diets, concluding wolves we have studied has eaten blue- consume large amounts of blueberries when they are abundant berries in the summer and even in July and August. In fact, provision their pups with blue- blueberries can make up to 83 berries. percent of the weekly diet of Thomas Gable, project lead for our wolf packs in July. Clearly the Voyageurs Wolf Project and wolves in our area are spending a Ph.D. student at the U of M, dis- a lot of time eating blueberries cusses ongoing research about when they are available. the habits of northern Minneso- In July 2017, Austin Homkes, ta’s wolf population. a field biologist with the Voya- geurs Wolf Project, fortuitously Q: What do wolves in Northern observed an adult wolf regur- Minnesota eat? gitate blueberries to five wolf In the winter time, wolves pups. This really surprised us in the Greater Voyageurs Eco- because it showed that adult system — where our research wolves will actually provision occurs — mainly hunt and kill their pups with blueberries, deer, though wolves do kill the which suggests that wolves view occasional snowshoe hare and, blueberries as a valuable food rarely, a moose. During the source for rearing pups. This summer, wolf diets are much also surprised us because it is more varied than in the winter, the first documented observa- primarily because there are tion of a wolf feeding wolf pups more food sources available, berries or fruits of any kind. and wolves are really good at We are going to continue taking advantage of different studying this behavior, and we foods. During the summer, hope to determine how valuable PHOTO PROVIDED wolves in our area mainly eat a food source berries actually beavers, deer fawns and blue- are. In particular, we want to berries, with wolves also rely- know if blueberries impact the Volleyball Dragons build skills ing, at times, on fish, bear bait number of prey — mainly, deer piles, road-killed deer, snowshoe fawns and beavers — wolves kill Hard work and team play paid off as the the JO 10U’s took second place. hares and the gut piles of hunt- during July and August. Bite into pie in honor of Pi Day — March 14

Each year on March 14, math afficionados around RHUBARB HAND PIES the world celebrate the math- Makes 6 pies ematical constant known as pi, which is represented by All-Purpose Pie Crust 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice the Greek letter “π.” Pi relates Makes two 9-inch pie crusts 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger to the ratio of the circumfer- 2 1⁄4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt ence of a circle to its diameter, 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract which comes to approximately 1 cup ice-cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 pie crust (2 discs), homemade (see below) or 3.14159, but goes on infinitely. 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water store-bought The celebration date is signif- 1 large egg, beaten icant because it corresponds In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, to the first three digits of pi, salt and butter and pulse until the pieces of butter Combine the rhubarb, brown sugar, lemon zest and or 3.14. are the size of peas and the mixture is crumbly; do juice, ginger, salt, and 1⁄4 cup water in a medium While discussions about not overmix. saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then math and ponderings on pi in Add the ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 12 particular can fill the day, this unfilled side over the filling and crimp the edges after each addition, until the dough comes to 15 minutes, or until the rhubarb mixture is thick. calendar event also marks the with a fork. Brush the tops of each pie with more together in large clumps and resembles coarse, Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla, then opportunity to dig into pi’s of the egg wash. With a sharp knife, make slits in wet sand. Divide the dough in half, form into pour into a heat-safe bowl to cool completely. homonym ... pie. Calculating the center for ventilation and sprinkle each pie round discs, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate Preheat the oven to 400 F. In a small bowl, combine circumferences and diam- with 1⁄2 teaspoon of turbinado sugar. Refrigerate. for 30 minutes. the beaten egg with 1 tablespoon water to make eters may be even more in- Repeat with the second disc of pie dough and an egg wash. triguing when using an actual remaining filling. Hand PIes Roll out one disc of dough to 1⁄8 inch thick. Use a pie. Any pie can fit the bill, but Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the crust is golden 3⁄4 pound fresh rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 6-inch biscuit cutter to stamp out 3 circles. Brush why not feast on this recipe and the filling bubbling. Let the pies cool on the 1⁄2-inch pieces the outer edges with a little egg wash before for “Rhubarb Hand Pies” from baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring 1⁄3 cup packed dark brown sugar spooning 2 tablespoons of the cooled rhubarb “Simply Scratch” (Avery) by them to a wire rack. 1 teaspoon lemon zest mixture onto one half of each circle. Fold the Laurie McNamara. MARCH 5, 2020 PINE CITY PIONEER 13 www.pinecitymn.com Take steps to save a life during an opioid overdose

BY ALANEA WHITE while Narcan is in the person’s system. absorbed into the bloodstream either in Firmly in the middle cost wise are PINE COUNTY COURIER Rescue breaths are something that the thigh or shoulder. Nasal Narcan is the nasal spray versions. There are two bystanders and helpers can do with sprayed into the nostril and absorbed types of nasal Narcan. One, which is It can take as many as four doses or without Narcan. Until Emergency into the bloodstream. less costly, but is more complicated and of Narcan or the generic Naloxone to Services arrive making sure that some- Costs vary between the forms and needs an atomizer for use. revive someone experiencing an opioid one experiencing an opioid overdose types of Narcan. The most costly being The version used by Pine County overdose. has access to oxygen is the best thing the Intramuscular version of the drug Sheriff’s Department is the nasal spray An opioid overdose has one symptom to do. If Narcan is not available rescue that walks you through the process of version. This version is a simple nasal that is important for fi rst responders breathing is the next best thing until administering it much like automated spray. With a vial attached to an includ- to be aware of and know how to treat, help arrives. Automated External Defi brilators ed atomizer, the device looks like any respiratory distress. Opioids attach (AEDs) do. Using voice commands to other nasal spray on a pharmacy shelf. to receptors in the brain and stop the TYPES OF NARCAN tell users how and where to inject the When used, the spray is pointed up the signals the brain sends to the lungs to Narcan comes in two main forms: drug in an emergency, this version of overdosing person’s nose and the tank breathe. Narcan knocks these opioids intramuscular and nasal. There are Narcan costs around $5,000. Vials of is pushed upward, spraying Narcan off the brain receptors and fi lls them, several different types of each form. In- Narcan and sealed syringes are the into their nostril. locking out the signal stopping opioids tramuscular Narcan is injected and is least costly version of Narcan. $15k in arts grants awarded locally EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL observers about an indigenous population that lives provisations together. This residency concludes with among them. a public concert on Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. featuring original On Feb. 18, 2020, the East Central Regional Arts music. Admission prices are aimed at making atten- Council Board of Directors, at their meeting in Hinck- SMALL/ART PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM dance to the concert affordable for all community ley, allocated almost $15,000 in grants to artists, an This grant category provides support to organi- members and will be $5 for adults and $3 for seniors. art organization, and schools. These grants are for zations for a wide variety of arts projects involving the creation and production of arts activities that will the creation, sponsorship, publication, performance, ART IN OUR SCHOOLS GRANT PROGRAM benefi t residents in the fi ve-county region, the Minne- and/or exhibition of art. Arts producing activities The purpose of this grant is to enhance the existing sota Counties of Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec, and or services for artists or arts organizations should arts curriculum in educational facilities throughout Mille Lacs. Next grant deadlines are on April 1 for result from the project. ECRAC funds requests from the region. The standard for the program is artistic late summer or fall projects. $500 to $5,000 in this category. These funds are made excellence for students. This program supplements possible by an appropriation of the Minnesota State the existing school arts curriculum with such pro- MID-CAREER ARTIST GRANT PROGRAM Legislature from its general fund. There are two more grams as artistic residencies, arts related fi eld trips, This grant is generously supported by The McK- application deadlines this year for the program, April or special arts events or projects. Grants of up to night Foundation. The funding provides fi nancial 1 and Oct. 1, 2020. For grant details go to: https:// $3,000 are available. This program is made possible support to artists committed to personal artistic www.ecrac.org/grants/organization/small-art-proj- with funds appropriated by the Minnesota State growth. Applications are encouraged from artists in ect-grant Legislature from its general fund. There are two more all artistic disciplines. Mid-career artists are rec- • Franconia Sculpture Park of Shafer received a application deadlines this year for the program, April ognized by their peers and arts professionals, have grant in the amount of $5,000 for Film @ Franconia. 1 and Oct. 1. To learn more about this grant program produced an independent body of work and have a During this project, the Park will launch a summer go to: https://www.ecrac.org/grants/organization/ record of commissions, projects, or exhibitions. The fi lm series featuring free, outdoor fi lms on Saturday art-our-schools-grant next grant deadline will be April 1, 2020. For details evenings highlighting the best in art cinema. This on this grant go to: https://www.ecrac.org/grants/ series will provide an opportunity for audiences to individual/ecrac-mid-career-artist-grant expand their knowledge and understanding of diverse • Cindy Fuerstenberg of Pine City received a grant global perspectives and new ideas that visitors might of $2,500. During this project, she will work with her not otherwise have access to. Films will begin at 9pm mentor Deborah Foutch, a Minneapolis based fi ber at the Franconia Amphitheatre located at 29836 St. artist, to continue her study of mixed media and fi ber Croix Trail in Shafer, MN. The series will include arts. The mentorship will allow the artist to develop a June 6, 2020, showing of The Holy Mountain; July a body of work integrating weaving and fi ber tech- 18 will feature Kusama, Infi nity and Post-Infi nity; niques with those of mixed media onto canvas using August 1 featuring Fantastic Fungi and Fly Amanita natural materials and processes focusing on fi ber by David Fenster; and fi nally, September 5 featuring to create texture. The project will culminate in the Liquid Sky. creation of three to four larger art pieces. • Braham Area Schools received a grant of $3,259 • Robert DesJarlait of Onamia received a grant of to host a residency with instrumentalist Todd Green $1,254. During this project, the artist will focus on from October 6th through the 10th, 2020. During this the creation of new work as well as the matting and residency Todd Green will provide two 50-minute framing of his art to complete a series of work that lecture demonstrations to elementary students as well will be on exhibition at the American Indian Commu- as residents of the Elmhurst Commons Assisted Liv- nity Housing Organization Galleries in Duluth from ing facility in Braham. He will then provide a more June 1 to August 28, 2020. The artist will complete advanced lecture demonstration to the High School eight additional paintings for the exhibition as well as students. This residency will also include time for the mat and frame the completed series of art depicting artist to work with the Senior High band students to scenes that provide a glimpse into the life of the Ojib- provide them with a master class of hands-on demon- we people. This exhibition will inform and educate strations, as well as the opportunity to perform im- Fish house removal time is here

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES As anglers venture out, they should keep in mind that ice conditions may vary widely and that ice is never Anglers in the southern two-thirds of the state 100 percent safe. had until the end of the day on Monday, March 2, to Exceptions to the removal deadlines are Minne- remove their fi sh houses from Minnesota lakes. The sota-Canada border waters (March 31), Minneso- removal deadline for those in the northern one-third ta-South Dakota and North Dakota border waters of the state is Monday, March 16. (March 5), Minnesota-Wisconsin border waters The northern and southern parts of the state are (March 1) and Minnesota-Iowa border waters (Feb. split by a line that runs west-east along U.S. Highway 20). 10, east along Highway 34 to Minnesota Highway 200, More information about ice fi shing shelter dead- east along Highway 200 to U.S. Highway 2, and east lines is available at mndnr.gov/iceshelter. along Highway 2 to the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. “Anglers are responsible for removing their shelters by the deadline, so they need to plan ahead,” said DNR conservation offi cer Garrett Thomas, who is sta- tioned in Eagan. “And just as importantly, they have to ensure the area around their fi sh house is free of trash. There’s no excuse for fi sh house owners to leave anything but an impression in the snow or ice.” If shelters aren’t removed by the deadline, owners will be cited and structures may be confi scated and removed, or destroyed by a conservation offi cer. After the deadline, shelters may be on the ice between midnight and one hour before sunrise only when occu- pied. They may not be left or stored at public accesses. 14 PINE CITY PIONEER FROM PAGE ONE MARCH 5, 2020 www.pinecitymn.com 2019-20 First semester Dragon academic awards

Pine City Elementary recent- Hallan, Jennavieve Reeves, Mason Cole, Aaron Leger, McCall ly awarded the Dragon Aca- Hanson, Graden Rehn, Ella Danielson, Cooper Linnell, Alana demic Awards to 136 students Harron, Gunner Reichstadt, Alexis Diem, Jaidyn Mancia, Celeste in grades five and six for their Hermanson, Kady Rydberg, Oskar Dixon, Cheyenne McDaniel, Noah high achievement during the Hughes, Layney Sanders, Gracelyn Elton, Krystal McKenzie, Kennedy first half of the school year. Jahnz, Elijah Schlichting, Ella Fauskee, Alayna Moore, Ashton Awards were presented to Jahnz, Logan Schneider, Isabella Feela, Andrea Moore, Cameron students for maintaining an Johnson, Roman Severin-Hartman, Grace Furey, Gavin Rarick, Rikkayla A average during first and/or Koffler, Shelby Severson, Owen Garoutte, Jadyn Rasinski, Teagan second quarter, most overall Kurth, Jerald Skluzacek, Grant Gray, Paige Reed, Emily academic improvement during Laird, Josh Stewart, Emily Hall, Allyson Roberts, Adyson the first half of the school year, Larson, Grant Tayerle, Logan Hanson, Allie Root, Janeysa citizenship, most effort, high Larson, Madison Thieman, Katey Hazelton, Bryana Root, Teresa creative abilities in written ex- Laster, Camarianna Viney, Kaydence Heinl, Emilee Rydberg, Milo pression, and/or outstanding Maxhimer, Evan Walter, Davin Hejny, Taylar Sammis, Olivia music skills. McKellar, Kadence Zemek, Zoe Hirsch, Allison Sanchez, Michaela McLain, Karlee Hogberg, Caleb Sandell, Cheyenne FIFTH GRADE McQuade, Skyler SIXTH GRADE Hudlow, Leah Segarra, Caylee Altman, Aiden Mohr, Colten Aagaard, Ethan Humeniuk, Madelon Staber, Jacob Anderson, Carson Nicoll, Brecklyn Allen, Peyton Johnsen, Tucker Steele, Kendall Anderson, Kailyne Olson, Ava Babolik, Milo Johnson, Olivia Tollefson, Taylor Benson, Reed Olson, Parker Barton, Mylee Johnson, Shayla Troiber, Gracelyn Berg, Blake Orand, Jayden Berglund, Brady Kallberg, Eli Valvoda, Bohdan Berglund, Kaleah Osterdyk, Braden Blaiser, Addison Karas, Jaxon Wasson, Breckin Blaisdell, Preslie Peetz, Zoey Blatz, Eli Kenowski-Frisch, Brynn Welch, Finnegan Blake, Andrew Perreault, Madison Brady, Emily Kubesh, Averee Wynn, Sophie Cady, Eisaac Peterson, Avery Boldt, Nick Lahti, Vivian Zemek, Blake Cunnien, Caitlynn Peterson, Kinsey Clark, Madison Larsen, Ralph Fix, Tanner Peterson, Lillian Clementson, Weston Lavenduskey, Veronica Ganote, Rhetta Pickett, Tycen Clepper, Mallory Larson, Gracie DAYLIGHT: Fish house owners: Please don’t leave trash behind

Clocks spring MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RE- in the snow or ice,” said Rodmen SOURCES Smith, director of the Department of CONTRIBUTED Natural Resources Enforcement Divi- forward March 8 sion. “The majority of people do things Cigarette butts. Propane canisters. right, but unfortunately there’s a sub- Cans, bags and bottles – some full of set of people who leave a mess on the FROM PAGE 1 human waste. Blocking materials. ice and count on someone else to clean Fish carcasses. Those are just a few of up after them.” light saving time begins at 2 a.m. the items that make up the long list of Conservation officers spend the on the second Sunday of March litter conservation officers have found winter monitoring anglers and doc- and ends at 2 a.m. on the first Sun- out on the ice. umenting areas where they believe day of November. Litter is an issue throughout the ice litter might be a problem. While these fishing season, but it tends to be par- officers can’t watch every single fish IMPACTS OF DST ticularly problematic as the deadlines house as it leaves the lake, every year According to timeanddate. for removing fish houses from lakes people who leave their trash on the ice com, fewer than 40 percent of the loom. Shelters must be removed from – and hope nobody notices – receive lit- world’s countries observe day- inland waters in the southern two- ter citations. Sometimes, it’s simply a light saving time. However, those thirds of the state by midnight on Mon- matter of officers checking spots they who do observe DST take advan- day, March 2, and from inland waters suspect will be a problem. It’s also com- tage of the natural daylight in the in the northern one-third by midnight mon for officers to hear from anglers evenings. That’s because the days on Monday, March 16. Different dates upset about the trash left behind by start to get longer as Earth moves apply to border waters. the people they’ve fished near during from the winter season to spring Trash left on the ice is not only an the winter. and summer, with the longest day eyesore, but it also has the potential to “Leaving trash on the ice isn’t a mis- of the year on the summer sol- negatively affect water quality, espe- take or an oversight – the people who stice. cially if the litter remains when the ice litter make a conscious decision to do During the summer, Earth, melts. it,” Smith said. “They take advantage which revolves around its axis “People need to clean up after them- of the fact that the majority of people SUBMITTED at an angle, is tilted directly to- selves when they head home. The only care about our lakes and will clean up Trash left on the ice after a fish house was ward the sun (at least its top half). thing they should leave is an imprint trash, even if it isn’t theirs.” removed. Regions farthest away from the equator and closer to the poles get the most benefit from the DST clock change, because there is a more dramatic change in sunlight throughout the seasons. Draper named Ojibwe DNR commissioner Research has also suggested that with more daylight in the evenings, there are fewer traffic MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE position that oversees the Band’s lobby- cross-cultural understanding in the re- accidents, as there are fewer cars CONTRIBUTED ing, public relations and community region,” Draper said. “The DNR will oper- on the road when it’s dark outside. lations activities and contributes to the ate with a blend of cultural wisdom and The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe an- tribe’s government-to-government con- scientific knowledge – doing what we DST AND HEALTH nounced today that Katie Draper will sultation. know is right from our teachings and Studies have shown the one serve as the next commissioner of the Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin listening to what nature is telling us hour time change can disrupt a Band’s Department of Natural Resourc- nominated Draper, who was unanimous- through scientific data and research of person’s circadian rhythm (our es. She was sworn into office on Thurs- ly confirmed by band assembly. our tribal biologists and other experts. I body’s internal clock). For some day, Feb. 13, at the Chiminising Commu- “Katie is a reliable, strong adminis- am looking forward to working with the people the loss of an hour of sleep nity Center in Isle. trator,” Benjamin said. “Her in-depth well-oiled team of dedicated DNR staff, in the spring is just a minor an- “For as far back as I can remember, I knowledge of natural resources will protecting our treaty rights, environ- noyance, but for some it can be have loved the outdoors,” Draper said. serve the Band well. She will do a great ment and enrollment, developing new much more. A Swedish study “It’s how I was raised. Appreciation for job providing the Band stewardship so initiatives related to agriculture, food found that the risk of having a what nature shares with us is deeply that resources ranging from the ogaa sovereignty, forestry, land management heart attack increases in the first rooted in me, personally, and in our cul- (walleye) to manoomin (wild rice)are and fisheries.” three weekdays after springing ture as Anishinaabe. I am greatly hon- protected for generations to come.” The Mille Lacs Reservation in east cen- ahead. Traffic and work place ac- ored to now serve in this role to conserve In addition to environment-focused du- tral Minnesota is the perpetual home of cidents also increase after DST our natural resources and protect treaty ties, the Band’s DNR commissioner also the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. The Band begins, some believe this is due to rights for future generations.” oversees historical preservation, food supports its members with a variety of losing an hour of sleep. Draper has been an employee of the sovereignty initiatives and tribal enroll- services for economic, social and cultur- When switching back to stan- Mille Lacs Band since 2010. Draper pre- ment, among other responsibilities. al advancement, including health ser- dard time in the fall, studies have viously served as the commissioner of “As commissioner, my primary role vices, early childhood and youth centers, shown an increase in depression, community development for the Band, is to manage natural resources for the and economic development. bipolar and seasonal affective dis- and for the last three years she has been Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, but I am also order cases. the director of government affairs – a deeply committed to creating a greater 15 PINE CITY PIONEER MARCH 5, 2020 www.pinecitymn.com INSPIRATIONS More Than Sprouts: Pine City’s other little grocery store

For years I would stop in at More cancer, pain, infl ammation or even local farmers and growers that provide part-time employee and some volun- Than Sprouts and have a quick sand- Lymes Disease then this grocery store fresh food for the store. teers that help out. wich or salad. My can provide options. Even if you are Besides a variety of quality food The clientele has grown steadily guilty pleasure was 100% healthy and don’t have a single items, you can also fi nd items such as through the years. Summers and holi- always the yogurt cov- dietary concern, this is still a great soaps, lotions and other health care days seem to be peak times since Pine ered raisins as a treat. grocery store for everyone. products made from natural healthy City is a destination spot and a nice Heidi Carlson, the own- Why should you stop in? More Than sources. If you have something they place to visit while driving up north. er, also makes a few Sprouts carries 6,000 grocery, supple- don’t carry, simply ask. I wanted to try Activities at the park help as well. More dessert items as well ment, and household items that accom- some coffee with a mushroom supple- Than Sprouts has thrived because that I cannot resist. It modate everyone’s needs. More Than ment and Heidi was able to provide that it has become a destination for local didn’t occur to me that Sprouts has a nice area for people to sit right away. In the winter, Elderberry residents and visitors as well. People this local store was down for lunch and enjoy a variety of products have been popular to boost the coming from the cities or elsewhere are Guest fi lled with a wealth of healthy, tasty items made fresh on site. immune system. Fish oil has been a big familiar with Whole Foods, Food Coops life promoting, healthy Besides sandwiches and salads year- item, as well as CBD oil. and health food stores. When they fi nd Writer and affordable foods round, they also offer various soups What I appreciate most about More More Than Sprouts, they come back Wayne and other items. during the winter months. As the name Than Sprouts is the personal atten- again and again. Are health food would indicate, More Than Sprouts has tion. They understand how important More Than Sprouts can provide ca- Gilman stores a fad or a excellent fruits, vegetables and greens good food and natural products are for tering and are involved in the commu- gimmick? In an age of all types. If you like to cook, they your health. If you are dealing with nity. They enjoy competing with their when we are realizing have a host of fresh herbs, spices and cancer, pre-diabetes, pain, anxiety or own alternative chili for the Annual that highly processed sugar and fl our other items for cooking. If you like cof- any number of issues, they can direct Holiday Madness Chili Cook-off. More are part of the cause for obesity and fee, tea, kombucha, or dozens of other you toward items that will help combat Than Sprouts contributes to the School numerous other diseases and illnesses, fruit and vegetable juices, you can fi nd those things naturally. In a world full Carnival and a host of causes for places like More Than Sprouts provide them all here. My personal favorite is of nutritionally poor foods, More Than individual families and organizations. a healthy, tasty alternative. I believe beet juice. Sprouts is a welcome relief. When you They are active on Facebook so you they are here to stay. More Than Sprouts supports the shop at More Than Sprouts, you will can ask questions and learn more by My family and I maintain a pretty community in a variety of ways. They leave with natural and wholesome reaching out there or you can call them active lifestyle. Good nutrition makes support local businesses, individuals items and a discount coupon for your at 320-629-3969. Their website address all the difference when you want to and charities. You will notice some next purchase. is morethansprouts.com. More Than work hard and play hard. I know more great local art work displayed on the Established in July of 2014, Heidi Sprouts is located at 245 5th St SE, Pine than a few friends and family who have store walls as well. The store sells as Carlson took the plunge with the help City. They are open weekdays from 9 special diets. Finding food to accommo- many locally sourced products as from Northwoods Bank in taking over a.m. - 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9-2 date someone who can’t eat gluten is not possible. Tamarack lamb and Eichten’s this health food store. Heidi has lived in p.m. and are closed on most Sundays. always easy. More Than Sprouts makes bison, Thousand Hills and Freedom the area since 2000. In addition to More They are responsive to community shopping for special dietary needs Range Farms beef, Rocky Hill Honey, Than Sprouts, Heidi opened Sprouted events so they may be open more than much easier. and many Minnesota or regionally Branch in North Branch since 2016 and that for special occasions. More Than Sprouts specializes in close sources of meat, dairy, produce would like to possibly open a third store I encourage everyone to stop in and helping people with specifi c diets. If and other foods are sold here. I found one day. Three local stores would allow support this local business. They are you are Gluten Free, Dairy Free, follow some organic bison burgers along with her some advantages for purchasing a a benefi t to the community and you Keto or Paleo diet, Vegetarian, or Veg- chicken, turkey, eggs and more all greater variety of products for all three might just fi nd some things that help an they can help. If you are combating grown locally. Heidi has a long list of stores. Besides Heidi, the store has one you feel better and live longer. guide Church of Christ Hands for Pine City Immaculate Conception Pine City Evangelical Free Proud to sponsor and salute our local churches 815 7th St. SW, Pine City Outreach Church Catholic Church Church 10 a.m. Bible Study Meeting in Pine City Library 535 8th St. SW, Pine City 625 Golf Ave SW 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. Where You Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson www.icchurchpinecitymn.org Nursery (infant-3yrs) Get the Most Contact: Greg Douvier P.O. Box 164 PC [email protected] Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 Out of Life 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), www.ElderwoodofHinckley.com Facebook fan page: Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Dale Evangelical Free Church 4-4:30p.m., Sunday 9:15-9:45a.m. (320) 384-7373 • 710 Spring Lane, Hinckley 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 One mile North of Henriette on Awana, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Monsignor Alek Suchan HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Youth, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. Pastor Jack Droste programs during both services. Sunday School, 9:15 am.; First Presbyterian Church www.JourneyNorthChurch.com South Pine Baptist Church 320-629-2561 Sunday morning Worship, Meeting at Pine City Library 405 Main St. S., Pine City MEMBER 10:15 a.m. Community Room 320-629-3592 Living Water Fellowship Serving the Pine City Area Since 1896 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN Pastor Rob Spahr 915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Hinckley Seventh Day Pastor Dennis Eng www.firstprespinecity.org Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Adventist 320-336-9292 Sunday Worship Celebration Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible 550 1st St. NE, Hinckley Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. studies and youth activities. 320-384-6167 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, Preschool-Gr 6 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. 10:30 a.m. Open Arms Church of God A strong, recognized Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. (Call for location) voice for individuals Wednesday Youth Group 6:15 PM 406 Pine St., Grasston, MN Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd 320-396-3373 www.southpinebaptist.org and families that Saturday following services. desire freedom from Grace Baptist Church Pastor Gene Sherrod Zion Lutheran Church addiction 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. 645 3rd Ave SW Dean Oelfke, Pastor Worship 9 a.m. Pine City, MN 55063 320-629-1374 Children’s ministry 320-396-3925 Wednesday Service 7 p.m. 320-629-0059 Pastor Tim W. Stratton hopelutherangrasston.org Growing in Grace Preschool 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 Holy Communion first and third Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 320-629-2985 Pastor Glen Kleppe Sundays and festival days. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, Sunday Services @8 and 9:30 a.m. 320-629-3683 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for Sunday School @ 9:30 a.m. Hustletown Community Church Waxberg Clinic children ages 4 to 6th grade. Ash Wed Feb 26 @ 6:30 p.m. (HCC) Soup and Sandwich suppers during CHIROPRACTIC • REHAB • WELLNESS Hustletown Non-Denominational Grasston Baptist Church Lent, serving 5-6:30 17945 Blue Jay Ln 320-629-5288 402 N. Oak St. Lent Services @ 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Pastor Bruce Thompson Toll Free 888-WAXBERG Grasston, MN 55030 Maundy Thursday w/First 651-983-8130 805 Main Street South www.grasstonbaptist.org Communion 6:30 p.m. Mail: 1010 3rd Ave SW Pine City, MN 55063 [email protected] Good Friday 6:30 p.m. www.waxbergclinic.com Pine City 320.396.2645 Easter Services @ 8:00 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 am Worship Service 9:30am 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School 10:45am Pastor Alvin Luedke

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OBITUARIES THANK YOU

John Edwin Nordstrom A special thank you goes out to the staff at Phillip Swanson Northern Pines and Fairview hospice for your February 28, 2020 marks one year since John Ed- exceptional care and support. Nancy and her Phillip Swanson, a life-long resident of Pine City, win Nordstrom passed away from a sudden illness. family were blessed to have all of you in our passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 29, He is survived by his sisters Dorothy Torgersen, lives during this difficult time. Thank you to 2020 at Elderwood of Hinckley the age of 92. Dolores Hacker and Margi Porter, in addition to Phillip Charles Swanson was born at home on Jan Swanson Funeral Services for your support to brother’s-in-law Richard Hacker and Al Porter. He 15, 1928 to Fritz and Ethel (Lindstrom) Swanson in our family. Thanks to everyone who kept us in also leaves many nieces and nephews as well as West Rock Creek, Minnesota. He was the fourth prayer and for those that sent cards that provid- great nieces and nephews, including two great- oldest of 10 children. ed warm words of comfort. great nephews and one Phil graduated from Pine great-great niece. John was City High School and after Nancy Sindelar family a gentle and kind soul who working in the area for selflessly took care of his several years, he was draft- parents on the family farm ed into the United States until their deaths. He was Army during the Korean The family of Doris Weis would like to say the last of the Nordstrom conflict in the early 1950’s. thank you to Pine County Officer Gavzey, Offi- family to live on the “Pi- After the war, Phil began a cer Nygaard, Swanson Funeral Home, Karen’s oneer Farm” east of Pine 30-year career as a driver Hair Care, The Flower Box and 320 Brewery for City on the St. Croix road. for American Linen servic- their kindness and compassion at the time of The farm was home- ing customers throughout her passing. A huge thank you to Pine Coun- steaded by John’s the Twin Cities area. ty Health and Human Service employees for great-grandparents, Fred- In 1954, Phil married his all their support, friendship, generosity and erick and Maria Nord- sweetheart Patricia “Pat- strom who immigrated extended help with the luncheon. Thank you to ty” Basta also from Pine from Sweden along with everyone for their thoughts and prayers shown their young son John Carl Nordstrom and Freder- City. to our families during this time. ick’s brother, August. They lived in Wisconsin for Phil was the quintessential outdoorsman and some time and then homesteaded the farm in 1895. spent countless hours over his lifetime fishing and Gerald “Jerry” Weis Sr. John Carl Nordstrom married Jennie Anderson in hunting game of all sizes in every season. He was Gerald Jr. & Yvette Weis & Families 1909 and they raised 10 children on the farm. One very enthusiastic each year to participate in the Laurie & Jerome Plessel & Families of their sons, Edwin G. Nordstrom married Verna state lottery system for moose and bear and really Bryan & Denise Weis & Families Kelsey in 1939 and eventually took over the family enjoyed the camaraderie of friends in fishing huts farm, raising 4 children there including John E. on frozen lakes. Phil was also a talented gardener Nordstrom born in 1944. John graduated from Pine and used much of that expertise to feed his young City High School and went on to training at Dun- family. He was a devoted sports fan and loved woody School in Minneapolis in mechanics. He cheering on the Gophers, Twins and Vikings. Phil BIRTHS served his country in the Army from 1965 - 1967, in- was also a loyal and frequent patron of the local cluding 3 months in Vietnam. After his tour of duty, Heath-Perkins American Legion Post #51. he lived and worked in California and Colorado Phil lived for many years at the Westchester Schmitz until returning home to help care for his father and Village Apartments in Pine City and most recently at the Elderwood of Hinckley. As a kind and gentle- mother in the 1980’s. His time in Vietnam affected Hendrik Thomas Schmitz was born on October 5, man, he will be missed. him but he was able to hold many interesting jobs 2019, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed eight during his lifetime. He was very intelligent and was Phil is survived by his daughters Linda (David) Hicks of Winter Garden, Florida, Bonnie Swanson pounds, 10 ounces and was 21-1/5 inches long. His able to get his private pilot’s license and commer- parents are Zach and Vanessa Schmitz of Braham. cial pilot’s license. He enjoyed riding his motorcy- and Brenda (Tim) Dotte all of Hugo; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings Lois Hendrik is welcomed home by sister Madelyn Schmitz. cle, going to air shows and even parachuted from an His grandparents are Gary and Deb Reilly and Tom and airplane once for his 40th birthday! Ellsworth, Rodney (Carole) Swanson, Chuck (Carol) Swanson all of Rush City; many nieces and neph- Kirstin Schmitz. The farm had been continually in the Nordstrom family since it was homesteaded in 1895. John’s ews. death and the sale of the farm in 2019 sadly ends the He was preceded in death by his parents Fritz Nordstrom family farm legacy but hopefully the red and Ethel Swanson; wife Patty Swanson; son Steve barn with the words “Pioneer Farm” will contin- Swanson; siblings Rodney Swanson, Bonnie (Har- Hardy old) Bengtson, Willard Swanson, Harlan Swanson, ue to remind others of a bygone era for a humble, Bentley James Hardy was born on Oct. 10, 2019, at hard-working Swedish American family. Lowell Swanson and Darrell Swanson. Pastor Rob Spahr will officiate at funeral services FirstLight Health System. He weighed seven pounds, for Phil: 11:30 a.m.; Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at zero ounces and was 19.25 inches long. His parents are the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. A time Mackenzie Geist and Dylan Hardy of Mora. Bentley is of visitation and reviewal is planned for Tuesday welcomed home by grandparents, Andy and Natalie Joy Wanless (3/3/2020) from 5-7 p.m. and also a half hour prior Geist of Mora and Matt Hardy of Isle and Jozie Osborne to the service at the funeral chapel. The interment of McGregor. with military honors will take place in Birchwood Joy passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Gar- Cemetery in Pine City. den View Care Center in Watkins at the age of 89. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral Dickinson Joy was born November 6, 1930 to Reuben & Alice and Cremation Service, Pine City ~ Swanson Chap- (Denson) Miller in Maple Lake, Minnesota. el Finn Barrett Dickinson was born on Oct. 9, 2019, at She married Ronald Wanless in 1950. They lived www.FuneralAndCremationService.com FirstLight Health System. He weighed seven pounds, in Mora, Minnesota while he was in the military five ounces and was 21 inches long. His parents are and later moved to Pine City in 1954. They had Tiffany and Kyle Dickinson of Mora. Finn is welcomed three children: Bonnie, Ron Jr., and Vicki. She home by grandparents, Randy and Linda Strelow of worked at the Pine County Recorder’s Office and Cape Coral, Florida. and Collette Dickinson of Mora. then Pine City Abstract until she retired. Joy enjoyed bowling, golfing, her bridge clubs, playing 500, traveling, and craft shows. Joy was a member of the Lions Club and a 60-year member of the VFW Auxilary. Most of all, she loved to spend Oslin time with her children and grandchildren. Adam John Oslin was born on Oct. 11, 2019, at First- A special thank you to the staff at St. Croix Hos- Light Health System. He weighed eight pounds, eight pice and Hilltop Garden View Care Center for all ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. His parents are the loving care given to Joy. Danielle and Brent Oslin of Mora. Adam is welcomed Joy is survived by her daughter Bonnie Wilcox of Sauk Rapids, grandchildren: Tim (Brenda) Wilcox home by brother Jack Oslin. His grandparents are Chad of Sauk Rapids, Megan (Ryan) Ludwig of Rich- and Peggy Swenson and Craig and Beth Oslin. mond, Carissa Wilcox of Sauk Rapids, Ryan (Jen) Wanless of North Branch, Morgan (Joe) Lopez of Yorba Linda, CA, Hannah (Matt) Bales of Tustin, CA, McKenna (Jorden) Pomidoro of Reno, NV; 11 Pitman great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; son-in-law Chris Pomidoro; sisters Sharon Sophie Joyce Pitman was born on Oct. 20, 2019, at (Larry) Stingley, and Linda (David) Umeda; brothers FirstLight Health System. She weighed eight pounds, Daryl (Linda) Miller, Dale (Diane) Miller, and David three ounces and was 20 inches long. Her parents are Miller. Jill Peterson and Jeremiah Pitman of Mora. Sophie is She is preceded in death by her parents; husband welcomed home by brothers Jace and Nolan Pitman, Ron; son Ron Jr.; daughter Vicki; grandson Jason; and sister Haley Pitman. Her grandparents are Joel son-in-law Curt; sisters Doris, Ina, Sandra, Marlys, and Julene Peterson of Isle and Carl and Mary Nord- and Darlene; brothers Harvey and Bill. quist of Mora. Rev. Dr. Vicki VanderVegt will officiate funeral services for Joy at 11 a.m., Friday, March 6, 2020 at Swanson Funeral Chapel with a time of visitation Lee and reviewal one hour prior. Interment will be in Birchwood Cemetery of Pine City. Koda Michael Lee was born on Oct. 21, 2019, at Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funer- FirstLight Health System. He weighed five pounds, al and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson 11 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. His parents are Chapel. Felicia and Chad Lee of Mora. Koda is welcomed home by siblings Tabytha, Chad Jr., Matilyn and Delaney. His grandparents are Steve and Steph Harron of Brook Park and Cat and Joe Leavy of Minneapolis. 17 PINE CITY PIONEER www.pinecitymn.com MARCH 5, 2020 o Continue to explore options with Army Corp of Engineers STATE OF MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE o Identify/consider alternate sites if necessary COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING • Outdoor Recreation o Identify recreation opportunities on existing land DISTRICT COURT Regular Meeting o Complete the Oberstar segment of the Munger Trail PROBATE DIVISION Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 10:00 a.m. o County park Court File No. 58-PR-20-12 Estate of Board Room, Pine County Courthouse o Land sale proceeds up to 20% for parks and trails [MS 282.08 (4) (ii)] Marie Claire Orvis, also known as Marie C. Orvis, also known as Marie Pine City, Minnesota • Space Planning and Facilities Orvis Chair Steve Hallan called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present o Develop a long-term plan for office space in Pine City/courthouse for Decedent. were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, John Mikrot, Jr., and Matt county board review NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL Ludwig. Also present were County Administrator David Minke and County • Sales tax for Transportation REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTERSTATE) Attorney Reese Frederickson. o Develop long-term road plan with sales tax for transportation to present Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal The Pledge of Allegiance was said. to Transportation Committee representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented Chair Hallan welcomed law enforcement personnel in attendance. • Legislative Issues for probate. The application has been granted. Chair Hallan called for public comment. There was no public comment. o Funding for out-of-home placements under ICWA Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Donna Commissioner Ludwig moved to adopt the Agenda. Second by o State bond funding for Oberstar segment of Munger Trail Hampeys, whose address is 18540 Grantit Dr. Pine City. 55063, as personal Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. o SWCD levy representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, or other interested Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the Minutes of the January 21, o County share of casino sales tax person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may 2020 county board meeting and Summary for publication, with correction. o Probation funding object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. o County Program Aid (CPA) are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) Commissioner Mikrot moved to approve the Minutes of January 28, 2020 • Merit System/HR management and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power Special Meeting-Committee of the Whole (Local Government Officials). o Consider option to leave the merit system and provide in-house Human to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Resources (HR) services letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence Commissioners will continue to identify and refine priorities and goals Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must Pine County Land Surveyor Monthly Report – January 2020 throughout the year. be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, 4. Parks, Trails, and Outdoor Recreation appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) Reports and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion Commissioners discussed the desire to continue to develop the Oberstar all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the carried 5-0. segment of the Munger Trail. Because it is a state trail, the consensus was to claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Second continue to work with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to get DNR months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. support for the trail. Potentially a bonding request for the remainder of the trail Dated: February 27, 2020 Approve amendment to Central Minnesota Emergency Medical Services could be made in the 2022 legislative session. Mychael Walter Region Joint Powers Agreement. 5. Minnesota Merit System Registrar Approve the hiring of Simcha Gavzy, fulltime Deputy Sheriff, effective Pine County is a part of the Minnesota Merit System. The merit system is Feb 27 2020 1:13 PM February 10, 2020, grade 10, step 1, $25.44 per hour. established by Minnesota Statute 256.012 and covers most employees working in Dated: February 27, 2020 Approve the hiring of Nicholas Solomon, fulltime Deputy Sheriff, effective county health and human services. The purpose of the merit system is to ensure Amy Isaacson February 10, 2020, grade 10, step 1, $25.44 per hour. that each county is using a personnel management system that conforms to Court Administrator Approve the hiring of Amanda Manley, Social Worker, effective February federal merit standards for hiring, promotion, etc. Attorney for Personal Representative 10, 2020, grade 10, step 1, $24.70 per hour. Counties have the option of participating in the state merit system or Chelsie Troth Approve Community Health Services Administrator Samantha Lo and administering their own personnel management system that complies with federal Ledin, Hofstad & Troth LTD Public Health Supervisor Jessica Fehlen to attend required public health merit system requirements. 539 Main Street S. emergency preparedness ICS-400 (complex incidence command) training. The merit system budget is about $800,000 per year and the costs are split Pine City, MN, 55063 Total cost: $342. among the participating agencies using a formula. There are 59 agencies Attorney License No: 0395709 Sheriff Nelson announced the retirement of K9 Chewy and presented the (counties or county joint powers associations) participating in the merit system. Telephone: (320) 629-7537 dog with the Neel family. This number is a decrease from 64 agencies in 2015. Six agencies have applied FAX: (320) 629-2479 Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve the K9 and training to exit the merit system at the end of 2020. These six agencies include over 1,000 Email: [email protected] donation from McDonough K9. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion employees which will reduce the number of participating employees by 25%--from Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 5, 2020 and February 12, 2020. carried 5-0. approximately 4,000 to approximately 3,000. Since costs are shared among the Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve Resolution 2020-07 counties, this decrease in members will result in a cost shift to the remaining MUNCH TOWNSHIP REMINDER OF LOCAL ELECTIONS & renaming the Pine County gun range to the “Benjamin Neel Gun Range” in counties. honor and memory of Deputy Benjamin Neel. Second by Commissioner The consensus of the commissioners was to explore the option of exiting the ANNUAL MEETING Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. merit system and consider adding a human resources staff person to assist with Local Elections for Supervisor and Clerk will be held at the Munch Town Motion by Commissioner Mohr to approve the 3-year contract between existing workload and the transition. Hall located at 32837 Cedar Creek Rd on Tuesday, March 10 from 5 p.m. to Microsoft and Pine County for the Office 365 infrastructure, for a total cost of 6. Identify 2020 Special Meeting/COW Meeting Topics, Dates and 8 p.m. If bad weather the election will be March 17. Town Hall will also be $326,664. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried. Locations open from 10 am to noon on Saturday, March 7th for absentee voting. The Motion by Commissioner Mohr to approve Resolution 2020-08, A. Possible Topics Annual Town Meeting will be held at Munch Town Hall following elections at authorizing Kelly Schroeder to submit a proposal with MPCA for a subsurface • Highway Plan with renewed sales tax 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10. sewage treatment systems upgrade project and act on the board’s behalf on • Presentations by partner organizations matters not requiring board action. Authorize Board Chair and County o East Central Regional Juvenile Center Published in the Pine City Pioneer March 5, 2020 Administrator to sign. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. o Initiative Foundation With no further business, Chair Hallan adjourned the meeting at 11:35 o Agricultural Society (fair board) a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for Tuesday, o PHASE March 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the North Pine Government Center, 1602 Hwy. o Lakes and Pines (Nicole Klosner) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 23 No., Sandstone, Minnesota. • Sturgeon Lake water level 2020 Street Improvements • One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) City of Pine City, Minnesota Stephen M. Hallan, Chair B. Possible Locations SEH No. PINE0 153468 Board of Commissioners • Nemadji Research David J. Minke, Administrator • Windemere Township Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the City of Pine City Clerk to County Board of Commissioners Commissioners will continue to consider possible topics and locations until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Pine City, City Hall located throughout the year. at 315 Main St. S., Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063, at which time they will be The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County 7. Adjourn publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www.co.pine.mn.us). With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:51 p.m. the construction of 2019 Street Improvements. Major quantities for the Work Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office. include: Stephen M. Hallan, Chair Est. Qty Unit Item Published in the Pine County Pioneer March 5, 2020 Pine County Board of Commissioners 8,300 SY Reclaim Bituminous Pavement David J. Minke, County Administrator 700 LF 8-Inch PVC Sanitary Sewer Clerk to the Pine County Board of Commissioners 2,400 LF 6-Inch to 8-Inch PVC Water Main MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING 2,600 Ton Bituminous Pavement Published in the Pine City Pioneer March 5, 2020 5,100 LF Concrete Curb Special Meeting – Strategic Planning 16,000 SF Concrete Walk Thursday, January 30, 2020, 9:00 a.m. 1,900 LF 15” – 24” RCP Storm Sewer Pine County Courthouse, Pine City Minnesota Bids shall be on the form provided for that purpose and according to the Bid- Commissioner Hallan called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Present ding Requirements prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) dated were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, John Mikrot, Jr., and Matt February 20, 2020. The Issuing Ofﬁ ce for the Bidding Documents is: Short Elliott Hendrickson Ludwig. Also present was County Administrator David Minke. STATE OF MINNESOTA The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Inc. located at 3535 Vadnais Center Drive, St. Paul, MN 55110-5196, Greg Pine County Anderson - 651.490.2000. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the Agenda. Second by DISTRICT COURT Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. The Bidding Documents may be viewed for no cost at http://www.sehinc.com TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT by selecting the Project Bid Information link at the bottom of the page and 1. Review Progress on 2019 Goals CASE NO. 58-JV-20-14 Commissioners reviewed 2019 goals. the View Plans option from the menu at the top of the selected project page. CASE TYPE: Juvenile Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www. • Fund agricultural educator through U of M Extension sehinc.com for a fee of $30. These documents may be downloaded by select- • Marketing the county/economic development “sell the county” as a SUMMONS and Notice ing this project from the PROJECT BID INFORMATION link and by entering great place to live, work, and play Petition to Transfer Permanent Legal and Physical Custody of eBidDocTM Number 6845533 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assis- • Consider the establishment of a wetland bank Child(ren) to a Relative. tance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 • Recognize achievements of Pine County/Pine County employees or [email protected]. • Improve recycling In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp. • Improve communication to the public Bobbi Anne St. John located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for • Continue to develop the relationship with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe -Parent a fee of $100. • Housing—work with the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Kevin Roy Petite Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in to increase the role of the HRA -Parent accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. • John Wright Building—phase out county use Bids shall be directed to the City Administrator, securely sealed and endorsed • Levy 3 percent or less NOTICE TO: Bobbi Anne St. John and Kevin Roy Petite, above-named upon the outside wrapper, “BID FOR 2020 STREET IMPROVEMENTS.” parent(s) or legal custodian(s). • Outdoor recreation The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and 2. Brainstorm Strategic Issues for 2020 informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the City. 1. A Petition to Transfer Permanent Legal and Phsyical Custody to a The commissioners identified the following issues for consideration: Matthew Van Steenwyk Relative as been filed with Juvenile coury of Pine County located at 635 City Administrator • Marketing the county/economic development Northride Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota. The Petition requests that • Wetland bank City of Pine City, Minnesota legal and physical custody of the child(ren) of the above-named parent(s) or Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Feb. 27, March 5, 12, 2020 • Recognizing the achievement of employees legal custodian(s) be permanently transferred to the relative named in the • Recycling Petition. • Outdoor recreation 2. Notice is hereby given that the matter of the Petition to Transfer Notice of Annual Meeting and Election of Supervisor • Housing/HRA/Lakes and Pines Permanent Legal and Physical Custody to a Relative will be called for hear- Brook Park Township • Communication with the public ing before the Juvenile Court located at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Brook Park Township, • Space planning and facilities City, Minnesota, on April 10, 2020 at 1 p.m. or as soon after as the matter County of Pine, State of Minnesota, that the Election of officers and Annual • Sales tax for transportation can be heard. Township Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10th, 2020, at the Brook • Assessing 3. YOU ARE SUMMONED AND ORDERED to personally appear before Park Town Hall, (formerly Lions Den), Brook Park, MN. Polls will be open from • East Central Regional Juvenile Center (JPA) the Juvenile Court at the scheduled date and time. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at which time the voters will elect: 4. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING, the Court may still • SWCD levy (1) Supervisor – Three Year Term conduct the hearing and may enter an order granting the relief requested in • Legislative issues The Town Board will meet as a Board of Canvass immediately following the • Out-of-home placements/Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) the Petition, including permanently transferring the legal and physical custo- closing of the polls to declare the official results of the Election. The Annual • Labor relations/health insurance dy of the child(ren) to a relative. Meeting will follow the Board of Canvass. • Merit System/HR management 5. You have a right to be represented by an attorney. The Court may • CIP budget/planning appoint an attorney to represent you, if you qualify for a court-appointed an Please note: At the annual meeting township residents will be voting on attorney. • Increased civic engagement/board and committee appointments building a new town hall and determining a dollar amount to be spent on this Chair Hallan called a recess for lunch at 12:15 p.m. project. The March monthly meeting will be held immediately following the Annual Meeting. The board reconvened at 12:45 p.m. WITNESS, the Honorable Kirsta K. Martin In case of inclement weather, the Election, Board of Canvass and Annual 3. Rank Strategic Issues/Develop Goal Statements Judge of District Court The following items were identified as priorities/goals for 2020: BY: Meeting will be rescheduled to March 17th, 2020. • Assessing Abigail Meemken, Deputy Court Administrator. Kelly Johnson – Clerk o Gather information and analyze data March 2, 2020 10:14 a.m. Brook Park Township o Public outreach Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 27 and March 5, 2020 o Establish direction by December 2020 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 5, 12, and 19, 2020 • Wetland Bank SEE PUBLIC NOTICES, PAGE 18 PHONE: 320-629-6771 | FAX: 320-629-6772

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PUBLIC NOTICES TALKING WITH THE EXPERTS FROM PAGE 17 Most cases of back pain manageable STATE OF MINNESOTA STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL UNIVERSITY OF MN ence a dull ache in their Q:What can people do the Spinal Manipulation PROBATE DIVISION DISTRICT CONTRIBUTED back muscles. Others to prevent back pain? and Patient Self-Manage- TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT might have a shooting or ment for Preventing Acute Court File No. 58-PR-20-1 PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. Back pain is the stabbing pain, or what You can help prevent back to Chronic Back Pain Estate of 58-PR-20-16 leading cause of dis- feels like a ‘catch’ in their pain by: study is to prevent pain Lorraine Edna Odden ability worldwide back. Back pain can be ex- chronicity and empower Decedent Estate of Connie Wright, also known and an estimated perienced on one or both Keeping the muscles that patients to better care for NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF as Connie J. Wright, 80% of the population sides of the body and may protect your spine strong themselves. WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL Decedent will experience back even go down the legs. It and fl exible through REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO can slowly creep up over strengthening and mobil- CREDITORS AMENDED NOTICE AND pain at some time in This study is examining ORDER FOR HEARING ON their lives, accord- time, or it can happen all ity exercises (i.e., muscles the eff ectiveness of spinal Notice is given that an application for informal probate of PETITION FOR DESCENT ing to the American of a sudden. in the back, abdomen and manipulation therapy the Decedent’s will dated April 7, 1980, and codicil(s) to OF PROPERTY Chiropractic Associ- legs). and supported self-man- the will dated (n/a), and separate writing(s) under Minn Stat. 524.2-513 dated (n/a) (“Will”), has been fi led with the A Petition for Determination of ation. Most back pain will agement versus medical Registrar. The application has been granted. Descent has been fi led with this Roni Evans and gradually get better and Moving frequently. care for preventing acute Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally ap- Court. The Petition represents that Gert Bronfort with isn’t a sign of something This means not sitting low back pain from pointed Patricia Ann Savage, whose address is: 10964 the Decedent died more than three Xylon Court, Champlin, MN 55316, as personal represen- years ago, leaving property in Min- the University of serious (although it might or standing in a single turning into a chronic tative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or nesota and requests the probate of Minnesota talk about not feel that way). The position for long periods pain condition. SMT is a other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Decedent’s last Will (if any), and the the causes, symp- best thing to do when of time. If you have a desk non-drug approach used personal representative or may object to the appointment descent of such property be deter- of the personal representative. Unless objections are fi led mined and assigned by this Court to toms and preventive you experience back pain job, set a timer to stand by chiropractors, physical with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the the persons entitled to the property. measures people can is to keep moving. Many and stretch every hour. therapists, and osteo- Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has Any objections to the Petition take to reduce back tests currently used for paths to help patients full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days must be fi led with the Court prior from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, en- to or raised at the hearing. If prop- pain. low back pain, like MRIs, Keeping computer manage symptoms and cumber, lease or distribute real estate. er, and no objections are fi led or are not needed for most monitors at eye level, if restore movement and Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of raised, the Petition may be granted. Q:What causes back cases. you sit at a desk at work, functional ability. SSM is fi the Personal Representative must be led with this Court IT IS ORDERED and Notice is fur- pain? while having your feet and will be heard by the Court after the fi ling of the appro- ther given, that the Petition will be an educational program priate petition and proper notice of hearing. heard on March 30, 2020, at 2:30 There are times, however, fl at on the fl oor. Sit up. that provides patients the Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) p.m., but this Court at Pine County The cause of back pain when you should see a Think of keeping your ears tools to help manage their all creditors having claims against the Estate are required Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive can be due to injury to health care provider. This over your shoulders and pain themselves from a to present the claims to the personal representative or to NW, Minnesota 55063 the Court Administrator within four months after the date 1. Notice shall be given to all in- one or more vertebrae, includes if your back pain your shoulders over your whole person perspective of this Notice or the claims will be barred. terested persons (MINN. STAT. § discs, ligaments, muscles doesn’t get better within hip bones. This will help (e.g., physically, psycho- January 27, 2020 524.1-401) and persons who have or nerves in the spine a few weeks; if it was accentuate the natural logically and socially). Peggy Zdon fi led a demand for notice pursu- Registrar ant to Minnesota Statutes section and triggered by an caused by a serious acci- curves of your spine. January 27, 2020 524.3-204. aggravating incident (e.g., dent or fall; wakes you up Dr. Roni Evans is Amy Isaacson 2. Notice shall be given by pub- shoveling the snow) or at night or is associated Squatting down when an associate profes- Court Administrator lishing this Notice and Order as pro- Attorney for Applicant: vided by law and by: Mailing a copy physical changes that with weakness, numbness lifting heavy things by sor and the director Patricia A. Savage of this Notice and Order at least 14 happen over time (e.g., or tingling in one or both bending your knees, keep- of the Integrative 10964 Xylon Ct. days prior to hearing date. arthritis). Stress, inactivity legs; or occurs with other ing the item close to your Health & Wellbeing Champlin, MN 55316 BY THE COURT 763-300-9797 Dated: Feb. 18, 2020 or some body positions symptoms. body and lifting with your Research Program Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Feb. 27, March Judge Krista Martin may also aggravate back legs and not your back. at the Earl E. Bakken 5, 2020 Judge of District Court pain and contribute to it Q: What are some risk Center for Spiritual- Dated: Feb. 18, 2020 becoming a more long- Trying diff erent sleeping Lori O’Brien factors for back pain? ity & Healing at the MISSION CREEK TOWNSHIP Court Administrator term problem. positions to fi nd one that University of Minne- NOTICE OF ELECTION AND ANNUAL MEET- Attorney for Petitioner Low back pain is what is most comfortable. Try sota. ING Chelsie Troth In many cases, it is diffi - is known as a ‘biopsy- using a pillow in diff erent Dr. Gert Bronfort Ledin, Hofstad & Troth, Ltd. Notice is hereby given to the qualifi ed voters of Mission 539 Main Street S. cult for clinicians to fi nd chosocial’ condition, ways (e.g., sleeping on is a professor in the Creek Township, County of Pine, State of MN that the an- Pine City, MN, 55063 the exact cause of back that is there are several your back with a pillow Integrative Health & fi nual election of Township of cers and the Annual Town Attorney License No: 0395709 problems. The reason can interrelated factors that under your knees). Wellbeing Research Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Mission Telephone: (320) 629-7537 Creek Town Hall, Beroun, MN. FAX: (320) 629-2479 only be found in about can put someone at risk Program at the Earl The election poll hours will be from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. At Email: chelsiet@ledinandhofstad. 15% of cases. The good for getting back pain that Q:What are you doing E. Bakken Center for which time voters will elect: One (1) supervisor for a three com news is that few people becomes long-standing to advance back pain Spirituality & Heal- (3) year term. The township annual meeting will com- Published in the Pine City Pio- mence at approximately 8:15 p.m. to conduct all neces- neer on Feb. 27, March 5, 2020 with back pain turn out or chronic. These include research? ing. sary business as prescribed by law. In the case of bad to have a serious problem physical factors (e.g., weather the date will be moved to the following Tuesday March 17, 2020. and can manage well poor spinal strength and We are currently perform- BOARD OF CANVASS & NOTICE OF REORGANIZA- without medications, mobility); psychological ing one of the largest ran- TIONAL injections or surgery. factors (e.g., being de- domized clinical trials ever MEETING The Board of Canvass will meet at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday pressed or feeling unable conducted on acute back March 11, 2020 to canvass the results of the March 10th Pine Q:What are the symp- to cope with low back pain, the most common 2020 election. The annual Reorganizational meeting will toms of back pain and pain on one’s own); and reason for opioid prescrip- immediately follow the Board of Canvass meeting. The regular scheduled board meeting will follow at 8:00p.m. when should someone social factors (e.g., heavy tions in the U.S. Funded All meetings will be held at the Mission Creek Town Hall in Cityy see a doctor? physical work load or hav- by the National Center for Beroun, Minnesota. ing fewer social support Complementary & Inte- Stacy Hancock, clerk Mission Creek Township Some people will experi- systems). grative Health, the goal of Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 27, March 5, 2020 Pioneer PHONE: 320-629-6771 | FAX: 320-629-6772

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PRINCIPAL’S LIST, Pickett, Valerie L. Davis, Thomas D. Jr. GRADE 7 Prenatt, Abby M. Elliot, Abigail Babolik, Macie Remme, Waylan A. Elliot, Madeline Berg, Paige J. Root, Samantha Englund, Emily M. Bergeron, Anthony Sanborn, Laina Erickson, Ella M. Berube, Bryer M. Schurmeier, Brody J. Fromm, Miriam Bombard, Amelia J. Shellito, Marah Goff, Kenneth B. Bombard, Paige Skluzacek, Sean D. Goodner, Jacob D. Brown, Rachel St Germain, Nicholas B. Grubbs, Samantha A. Burton, Alayna J. Stewart, Sawyer W. Jahnz, Grace Christenson, Kaylie Thieman, Holly J. Jahnz, Kira Fromm, Eli Wasson, Tucker Johnson, Alex I. Grover, Jackson L. Westberg, Jayden C. Johnson, Timothy C. Helseth, Stella M. Wilson, Gavin Kemen, Beth Hiler, Kacee Zinkan, Tyler J. Kinn, Aereona M. Huettl, Benjamin T. Knutson, Casey Iglesias, Maya L. GRADE 8 Lindahl, Jacob L. Johnson-Maldonado, Gianni L. Basta, Ashley Linnell, Seth Macho, Morgan Basta, Bianca Mancia, Mauricio E. McDaniel, Sawyer D. Beckrich, Jacob W. Meyers, Kaylee A. Mettling, Piper Benzinger, Kate M. Miche, Colin D. Meysembourg, Josephine M. Blaiser, Evan A. Mikyska, Mason Milliman, Daniel Blatz, Elliot Olson, Mason J. Patzoldt, Nia Y. Charles, Samantha Petersen, Dylan Peetz, Braxton Clepper, Ricky J. Peterson, Kaleigha R. Perreault, Peyton Comstock, Zoe Rydberg, Hailee Reiser, Brecken H. Dalen, Oliver Schneider, Samantha M. St Germain, Peyton E. Ellet-Cardinal, Aidan J. Segarra, Connor D. Stewart, Nicholas Enright, Caitlin A. Thieman, Jason G. Wallenberg, Kadence Arhart, Carter J. Lind, Mason Fix, Hayden B. Waxberg, Cole J. Wiener, Austin Ausmus, George E. Palmer, Aidan Gribauval, Oscar Whittaker, Kaia E. Bombard, Brayden Rothbauer, Brianna S. Hall, Caleb Willert, Drake GRADE 8 Brinker, Jeremy Tyberg, Carly Hicks, Daniel Wimmer, Joseph B. Aagaard, Abigayle E. Cavallin, Allison M. Vang, Gao Yer J. Hirsch, Luke R. Belsheim, Emma E. Cavallin, Danielle Hochban, Julia GRADE 11 Blake, Matthew W. Doenz, Amber GRADE 10 Karas, Brody P. Carpenter, Jared M. Bombard, Hannah Hasz, Ellie Jusczak, Kameron J. Knudson, Maxym Crawford, Adeline M. Broz, Gavin Huff, Graci Welch, Aidan A. Lotz, Samantha K. Cummings, Brett Broz, Morgan Johnson, Ellaina Westerman, Kadi J. McLain, Hayden L. Dupla, Jennifer K. Foss, Deacon D. Miller, Kaitlyn Mohr, Tyler F. Emmons, Charles R. Haug, Hunter Moore, Tristen B. GRADE 11 Nascene, Kylie A. Evans, Liliana M. Hermanson, Emma Nutt, Cody J. Englund, Jacob R. Noreen, Nathaniel G. Fromm, Caleb Holmstrom, Chase Schultz, Ella Foster, Ellee E. Olsen, Solei A. Gilbert, Skye L. Johnson, Eva J. Tayerle, Kensington Lorsung, Katelyn M. Olson, Kassedy O. Hall, Wheeler Johnson, Greyson Techathaicharoen, Sittipoj - Quaderer, Alana M. Rockstroh, Autumn S. Hancock, Anika M. Jusczak, Karly K. Beam Smetana, Peyton Root, Noah J. Haug, Holly Lind, Hayden J. Tyberg, Ellyse Rydberg, Ava J. Hegge, Chloe Novak, Ellie Vang, Hla L. GRADE 12 Sauter, Eden O. Husom, Olivia Olson, Sophia Vinaja, Ainsley J. Doyle, Alexis M. Staber, Sage R. Joyner, Christina Petersen, Waylon E. Fromm, Christian Struss, Lily R. Kuhn, Cara K. Preston, Jace M. GRADE 12 Jarveis, Tristan R. Swanson, Christian Lindahl, Brianna Roubinek, Lena G. Bombard, Sarah J. Jusczak, Konnor L. Thieman, Summer A. Lindahl, Kylee Schneider, Lilly M. Chromey, Allyson K. Kofﬂ er, Dominic D. Waldron, Maria Selena M. Loucks, Mason Shellito, Brooklyn C. Degiorgis, Martina Lotz, Joshua Winters, Andee V. Miklya, Ethan Unverzagt, Allison Depoppe, Trever Nowling, Ambrosia Norman-Gruis, Sada A. Wilberg, Sydney A. Erickson, Kelsey Nutt, Kaitlyn GRADE 9 Olson, Megan M. Youngbauer, Brenna Faur, Ashley Pantlin, Scarlet R. Ames, Evelyn Robinson, Isabella Helseth, Isabelle Wersal, Brice Arhart, Landon G. Sandell, Dakotah R. GRADE 9 Merrick, Jacob Wicktor, Tanner Ausmus, Fredrick M. Schmidt, Claira Blatz, Lydia Miller, George N. Burdine, Aliyah R. Schultz, Abigail Bombard, Madyson Miller, Noah B HONOR ROLL Burns, Abigail E. Sell, Parker Brady, David Perri, Elisa GRADE 7 Danielson, Briana Somora, Autumn Brinker, Joshua Preston, Joel A. Ames, Henry Faur, Grifﬁ n Struss, Lukas R. Cavallin, Vivian M. Simon, Kaitlyn Anderson, Owen H. Hackett, Taylor A. Werlein, Connor J. Cummings, Riley Webster, Nathaniel B. Benson, Emma M. Hasz, Isaiah Wilson, Zoe M. Emmons, Claire Bergstrom, Carmen E. Jacobson, Seree T. Erickson, Bryce A HONOR ROLL Blaiser, Nicholas D. Jarveis, Isabelle GRADE 12 Gregg, Benjamin GRADE 7 Bloomquist, Luke B. Johnson, Levi N. Blatz, Ethan A. Huff, Daisy Ausmus, Charles W. Bombard, Luke D. Keeney, Brent Chesbrough, Dylan K. Johnson, Emma Berglund, Colson Brady, Noah J. Lancaster, Clare M. Dalen, Tucker L. Johnson-Maldonado, Armani Hanson, Aidan D. Brunett, Saphira A. Leger, McCoy R. David, Vincent J. J. Potter, Beverly A. Bubendorf, Emma D. LeMon, Madisson L. Dini, Frida Klar, Shelby A. Randall, Kaylee Burch, Abbigale Lynaugh, Selena R. Dunbar, Olivia Lahti, Sophia F. Rootkie, Aaron M. Burns, Nathaniel C. Maish, Dannie J. Duval-Warner, Isabel R. Lind, Kloey Simon, Elizabeth Dock, Annika L. Maxey, Rowan P. Erickson, Jack Peters, Ashley Willert, Bryer Doten, Ziana L. McKellar, Chloe Freeman, Sydney A. Rivard, Mariah P. Wilson, Levi A. Dunks, Savannah J. Mead, John Iliff, Aftyn J. Schultz, Eli Hansen, Graham Nilo, Jhans L. James, Emily E. Sell, Addison GRADE 8 Harshman, Olivia Patzoldt, Cody Johanson, Charlee J. Sell, Ella Babolik, Elsa Harvey, Logan Plasek, Nicholas Kearns, Jaylun D. Strike, Emma Burton, Janelle A. Holmstrom, Dani Prihoda, Ryan J. LaBore, Nickolas K. Tomczyk, Lisa V. Clark, Dakota L. Horak, Ethan Pulley, Maggie Lagunes, Jorge E. Evans, Alexzander James, Erik Reynolds, Paige A. Lind, Koleman GRADE 10 Hazelton, Trevor Janowski, Hateya Robinson, Preston Long, Matthew A. Berglund, Madisen K. Kubesh, Tucker Kinn, Derrick J. Sandell, Robert L. Maiwurm, Colin Blaisdell, Colton Laven, Natalie L. Kolecki, Logan Schneider, Jasmine E. Ng, Issac Ennen, Haeven Mikyska, Malia Koskie, Joshua Schueller, Gavin Nutt, Amanda Gerner, Chloe Rydberg, Arissa Kozisek, Julian B. Smetana, Maggie J. Pulkrabek, Abigail Gutz, Jasmine R. Schlichting, Caden J. LaBine, Meranda A. Sturgul, Brooke M. Quaderer, Anthony J. Macho, Meaghan A. Strauch, Benjamin Lein, Calvin Tracy, Emma Raudabaugh, Trent M. Merrick, Rhaya Tayerle, Brody L. Lord, Daimien T. Wasche, Dylan Root, Megan Miller, Dorothy J. Tomczyk, Jena B. Maish, Delilah L. Wiener, Maddox T. Sanders, Isabelle Nascene, Carissa L. Valvoda, Lexa McKinney, Roman A. Willhite, Earl Thieman, Aaleaha M. Overtoom, Micah J. Wicktor, Spencer Nolan, Cody L. Wilson, Luke J. Vo, Kenny T. Pulley, Jet L. Norton, Amber N. Youngbauer, Ryder Waxberg, Duke Reiser, Brynna GRADE 9 Nowling, Wyatt Welch, Therese Rydberg, Mason Betters, Keith Olson, Alyssa G. GRADE 10 West, Tryston Brown, William Olson, Desaray Alleman, Alexandra Yang, Jerry GRADE 11 Fix, Siarra E. Peterson, Jace Cummings, Ryan Adams, Lydia S. Horak, Grace M. Phipps, Samantha R. Danielson, Hunter