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Chisago Lakes school district voters to decide on $63.7 million bond referendum in May
Voters in the Chisago Lakes school district will decide on a $63.7 million bond referendum at an election on May 13. According to the...
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Apr 17, 20251 min read


Art in the Park returns to Pine City on May 23
Art in the Park will return to Robinson Park in downtown Pine City on Friday, May 23, and the Pine City Arts Council has announced the...
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Apr 16, 20251 min read


Pine City Council adopts public art ordinance in split 3-2 vote
The Pine City Council voted to adopt a public art ordinance in a split 3-2 vote at a meeting earlier this month. In December, East...
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Apr 14, 20252 min read


Pine County Sheriff's Office responds to report of possible firearm at Hinckley-Finlayson High School
The Pine County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a possible firearm at Hinckley-Finlayson High School on Thursday morning....
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Apr 10, 20251 min read


Rush City man dies after two-vehicle crash in Isanti County
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 65 in Isanti County on Wednesday resulted in the death of a Rush City man. According to a news release...
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Apr 10, 20251 min read


Chisago County inmate apprehended shortly after escaping custody
A Chisago County inmate was apprehended after escaping from custody in the early hours of Thursday morning. According to a Chisago County...
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Apr 10, 20251 min read


MnDOT to begin Highway 23 sign replacement project in Brook Park on April 14
MnDOT will begin a Highway 23 sign replacement project on Monday, April 14. The work will begin in southern Pine County in Brook Park,...
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Apr 9, 20251 min read


Merrill, Johnson advance in Isanti primary for special mayoral election
Interim Isanti mayor Luke Merrill and former mayor Jeff Johnson will vie for the city's mayoral vacancy in August after garnering the...
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Apr 9, 20251 min read


'This is a great day for Braham': Groundbreaking ceremony held for first phase of water infrastructure project
Braham held a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of the city's water infrastructure project on Tuesday morning. "We're getting...
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Apr 8, 20252 min read


Correctional officer at Rush City prison charged with introducing contraband
An investigation conducted by the Minnesota Department of Corrections into inappropriate conduct by a correctional officer at the Rush...
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Apr 7, 20251 min read


Single-vehicle Chisago County crash results in fatality
A single-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon in Chisago County resulted in a fatality. According to a press release from the Chisago...
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Apr 4, 20251 min read


Pine City Council agrees to move forward with hotel project for 315 Main Street property in 3-2 vote
The Pine City Council agreed to move forward with a hotel project proposed by Solutions Real Estate Group for the 315 Main Street...
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Apr 3, 20253 min read


Highway 48 crash in Pine County results in fatality of unrestrained driver
A Wednesday morning crash on Highway 48 in Pine County resulted in a fatality. According to the state patrol incident report, a Ford F150...
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Apr 3, 20251 min read


MnDOT announces 2025 road construction projects
MnDOT announced its 2025 road construction projects on Wednesday, including multiple that will impact motorists in east-central...
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Apr 2, 20251 min read


Hinckley man charged with second-degree assault after allegedly hitting nephew with SUV
A Hinckley man has been charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after allegedly hitting his nephew with his SUV on...
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Mar 31, 20251 min read


Winter storm watch to take effect in Pine, Kanabec, Isanti, Mille Lacs counties
It's not an April Fool's Day joke: Pine, Kanabec, Isanti, and Mille Lacs counties are under a winter storm watch that could bring...
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Mar 31, 20251 min read


Pine City Council votes to approve updated contracted fire aid agreement with Rush City after minor revisions
The Pine City Council voted to approve an updated contracted fire aid agreement with Rush City after making some minor revisions to the...
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Mar 28, 20251 min read


Chisago County Attorney's Office upgrades charges against driver in crash that resulted in death of 4-year-old boy
The Chisago County Attorney’s Office has upgraded the charges against a 36-year-old Mora woman after a March 14 crash resulted in the...
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Mar 27, 20251 min read


Potential fire substation a priority as Rock Creek forms safety committee
The city of Rock Creek is forming a safety committee, with a potential fire substation as its first focus. The committee is expected to...
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Mar 27, 20252 min read


Don't worry, bee happy: Pine City to accept No Mow May registrations in April
Don't worry, bee happy: Pine City will begin accepting registrations for No Mow May participants starting on April 1. According to a...
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Mar 25, 20251 min read
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