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Pine City Chamber now Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Citizen of the Year
The Pine City Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Outstanding Citizen of the Year. A nominee should be a...
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Aug 3, 20231 min read


Pine County Fair Opens Today
Sometimes called the Greater Minnesota get-together, the Pine County Fair begins this today in Pine City. New this year, the carnival has...
wcmpnews
Aug 2, 20232 min read


NCUA Approves Proposal to Merge Spire and Hiway Credit Unions
The NCUA has approved a proposal to merge Spire Credit Union and Hiway Credit Union, which could make them Minnesota's fourth-largest...
wcmpnews
Aug 2, 20231 min read


Braham Woman Charged with Assault
A Braham woman is facing charges after she allegedly pointed a handgun at two men. According to the criminal complaint, the Pine County...
wcmpnews
Aug 1, 20231 min read


Pine Center for the Arts Welcomes August Gallery
Press Release: Pine Center for the Arts welcomes two artists who work in different media with a shared vision this August. “Reflections:...
wcmpnews
Jul 31, 20232 min read


Dalbo Man Charged with Hiding a Runaway Child
A 36-year-old Dalbo man is facing charges after allegedly hiding a runaway child. According to a criminal complaint from the Pine County...
wcmpnews
Jul 27, 20232 min read


Former Burnett County Assistant District Attorney Steffan Sentenced
Daniel Steffan, the former Assistant District Attorney for Burnett County, was sentenced to over a year in prison this week after he...
wcmpnews
Jul 26, 20231 min read


Hinckley City Council Hears Update on Proposed Housing Project
The Hinckley City Council recently heard a proposal from Zenith Property Management for a major housing development project. The company...
wcmpnews
Jul 26, 20232 min read


One Injured after Hay Wagon was Struck by a Vehicle
A 75-year-old Grasston man is in critical condition after the hay wagon he was riding in was struck by a vehicle south of Henriette...
wcmpnews
Jul 25, 20231 min read


Work Begins on County Road 9 near Pine City
Drivers traveling around the east side of Cross Lake in Pine City should expect slowdowns as work on County Road 9 has begun. According...
wcmpnews
Jul 25, 20231 min read


Pine County 4-H Kicks Off County Fair Events
The Pine County Fair is just over a week away, but festivities have already begun. About a dozen members of 4-H gathered on Saturday for...
wcmpnews
Jul 24, 20232 min read


The Pine City Area History Association Celebrates a Decade
An interview with Judy Scholin and Julie Berglun of the Pine City Area History Association. The Pine City Area History Association is...
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Jul 21, 20233 min read


Pine City Man Charged for Using Social Media to Sexually Exploit Minors
Press Release: MINNEAPOLIS – A Pine City man has been arrested and charged with soliciting, producing, receiving, and distributing images...
wcmpnews
Jul 20, 20232 min read


Marijuana Legalization Posses Problems for County Sheriffs when Issuing Gun Permits
In just about two weeks, the legislation that legalizes marijuana in the State of Minnesota will take effect. Despite the legalization at...
wcmpnews
Jul 19, 20232 min read


Hill Pleads Guilty in Kanabec County Attempted Murder Case
The man accused of attempting to kill an Ogilvie couple in November of last year has pled guilty to several charges in a Kanabec County...
wcmpnews
Jul 17, 20231 min read


Pine City Continue Discussions over City Hall Project
The Pine City Council continued its ongoing conversation around moving the Voyageur Bottle Shop and City Hall project during a meeting...
wcmpnews
Jul 14, 20231 min read


Hinckley City Council Discusses DNR Proposal to Remove the Grindstone River Dam
The Hinckley City Council discussed its response to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' proposal to remove the Grindstone...
wcmpnews
Jul 14, 20232 min read


Pine Tech receives grant for youth workforce development training, and more news
Pine Technical and Community College in Pine City has received a grant from the state Department of Development and Economic Employment...
erikvanrheenen
Jul 13, 20232 min read


Pine City School District receives prices for renovation projects, and more news
The Pine City School District shared the potential cost of the elementary school renovation project during a meeting on Monday night....
erikvanrheenen
Jul 12, 20233 min read


City of Milaca expanding Rec Park skatepark, and more news
Photos courtesy of Gary Kirkeby The City of Milaca is working on expanding the skatepark at Recreation Park this summer. According to...
erikvanrheenen
Jul 11, 20233 min read
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