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Pine County Wins SolSmart Award

Dec 4, 2019
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Pine County Wins SolSmart Award

At the most recent Pine County Board meeting, it was announced that the county had received the Bronze designation from the SolSmart program. SolSmart is a US Department of Energy funded program that was started in 2016 with the idea of helping communities foster solar energy development. "By enrolling in this program, we were able to get technical assistance through a local vendor who was working with the Department of Energy, and they helped write the zoning provision for s

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Isanti Man Airlifted to Hospital Following Crash near Grasston

Nov 14, 2019
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Isanti Man Airlifted to Hospital Following Crash near Grasston

A two-vehicle crash near Grasston sent an Isanti man to the hospital on Monday afternoon. According to the State patrol, The victim was traveling in a Lincoln Town car when he was struck by a Ford pickup in the intersection of Highway 107 and Pokegama Lake Road. The 34-year-old victim sustained life-threatening injuries from the crash and was airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center. The driver and passenger of the pickup were uninjured in the crash. #PineCounty #CarCrash

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Three Arrested after Two Stolen Vehicles Found in Pine City

Oct 31, 2019
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Three Arrested after Two Stolen Vehicles Found in Pine City

Three are in custody after a report of suspicious activity led Pine County deputies to discover two vehicles stolen out of the Twin Cities. The incident happened on Monday, October 28, when a Pine City resident saw the group changing the oil of the vehicles in the parking lot of the Snake River Boat Landing across from the Pine County Fairgrounds. An investigation by authorities revealed that one vehicle was stolen from Minneapolis, and the other was stolen from Brooklyn Cent

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Escaped STS Crew Member Back in Custody

Oct 31, 2019
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Escaped STS Crew Member Back in Custody

A woman who walked off her Sentence to Serve Crew while working in Sandstone is now back in custody after being arrested by Pine County authorities on October 30. Sarah Beth Ziwicki escaped on September 23, 2019, while working at the North Pine Government Center for a non-violent drug offense. The 29-year-old was found by law enforcement in an apartment in Sandstone hiding in closet. She had been at large for 37 days. Ziwicki now faces a charge of Escape From Custody-Held Pur

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Pine City Winter Parking Rules Go into Effect Nov. 1

Oct 29, 2019
1 min

Pine City Winter Parking Rules Go into Effect Nov. 1

The following is a release from the City of Pine City: "There is no parking on any City streets from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. from November 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020. Vehicles left on City streets during the above months during restricted times are subject to being towed at the owner's expense. Any damage incurred by towing will be the owner's liability. Vehicles will be released to the owner/operator once a copy of the driver’s license, Vehicle title, and all costs incurred wit

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Pine County K9 Finalist in Vested Interest in K9s Vehicle Giveaway

Oct 14, 2019
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Pine County K9 Finalist in Vested Interest in K9s Vehicle Giveaway

The following is a press release from the Pine County Sheriff's Office: "Deputy Borchardt and K9 Chaos have been named one of 30 finalists in the Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. – K9 Law Enforcement Sports Utility Vehicle Giveaway. K9 Team Chaos will compete for public votes to win a new Chevy Tahoe SUV with Police Pursuit Package and additional K9 unit customizations – a prize worth up to $50,000. “The County’s support was integral in restarting the K9 program. We are asking yo

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One Dead after SUV Enters the Kettle River

Sep 17, 2019
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One Dead after SUV Enters the Kettle River

A 47-year-old man is dead after the SUV he was riding in entered the Kettle River near the City of Willow River in Pine County. According to the Pine County Sheriff's Office, first responders were dispatched to a location off Willow Street after they received a report of a Ford Escape in the water Monday afternoon. First arriving deputies determined that the driver and one passenger were able to exit the vehicle after it entered the water but a second passenger was believed t

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Pine City's Birchwood Cemetery Hit by Vandals

Aug 22, 2019
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Pine City's Birchwood Cemetery Hit by Vandals

The Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City became the newest target for vandals. According to the Pine County Sheriff's Office, the damage was caused last weekend, and a neighbor described a white Saturn with a loud exhaust picking up a female before 1:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17. The damage included several tombstones, a neighboring fence being painted with black spray-paint. A shed on the property was also painted with a swastika and other images. Anyone with information as to the

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Dump Truck Stolen out of Pine Co. Located in St. Paul

Jul 17, 2019
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Dump Truck Stolen out of Pine Co. Located in St. Paul

A dump truck stolen from a construction site near Highway 70 and I35 has been located. According to authorities, Pine County Sheriff's Deputies were called to the site Monday evening, July 15, after receiving a report that a vehicle had been moved and tools had been gone through. It wasn't until the following morning that an employee of Shafer Construction noticed the vehicle missing. A witness told deputies that they had spotted the vehicle leaving the site heading westbound

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Pine County Joins Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers

Jul 3, 2019
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Pine County Joins Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers

Pine County has become the newest group to enter into a class action lawsuit against major opioid manufacturers. The county joins the likes of Carlton County who are looking for compensation to help offset the cost of addiction in the county. During his presentation to the County Board, Attorney Reese Frederickson said that opioids have become a major part of his work. "When I started my career 10 or 11 years ago, I never saw pills. I never saw heroin. Now, we see them all th

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Three Men Arrested for Burglary in Pine County

Jun 27, 2019
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Three Men Arrested for Burglary in Pine County

Three men are in jail after a passerby noticed suspicious activity at an abandoned house near Hinckley. According to a press release from the Pine County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was flagged down by a motorist early Thursday morning after they saw a car parked on a property that was known to be abandoned. The deputy responded to the house and found the suspect vehicle and two males in the driveway. One suspect took off running from the home into a field/wooded area, and the

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Journey North Church in Pine City Burglarized over Weekend

Jun 10, 2019
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Journey North Church in Pine City Burglarized over Weekend

A Pine City Church is left looking for answers after it was burglarized over the weekend. Journey North Church reported a break-in to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, June 8. Thankfully, the burglar was recorded by security cameras in the church, and you can view a screen shot of the suspect below. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pine County Sheriff’s Office at 320-629-8380 and ask for Deputy Nygard or Investigator Carlson and reference case #1900

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Pine City School District to Take Part in Active Shooter Drill

May 31, 2019
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Pine City School District to Take Part in Active Shooter Drill

The Pine County Sheriff’s office and the Pine City School District will be taking part in an active shooter drill next month. During that time, the Pine City High School will be shut down to outside traffic. Residents should expect an increase in law enforcement along with other emergency personnel in Pine City. This training will involve around 15 law enforcement, five EMS, and 30 Pine City Schools staff, and will also involve all emergency vehicles. The sheriff's office is

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Hinckley-Finlayson School District Investigate Threat Against High School

May 14, 2019
2 min

Hinckley-Finlayson School District Investigate Threat Against High School

The Hinckley-Finlayson School District released a statement Monday after a threat against the school was made by a student. The district was vague about the nature of the threat, but they told parents that a report was made to Hinckley High School staff after school hours on Friday, May 10. The school says they have taken steps to investigate the report including removal the accused student from classes to be interviewed by high school staff and contacting the Pine County She

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Grasston Man Reported Missing

May 10, 2019
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Grasston Man Reported Missing

The Pine County Sheriff's Office is requesting assistance in locating Irvin William Obrien from Grasston.

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Pig Leads Pine County Sheriff's Deputy on Wild Goose Chase

May 2, 2019
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Pig Leads Pine County Sheriff's Deputy on Wild Goose Chase

A small pig managed to lead Pine County Sheriff's Deptuties on a wild goose before ultimately giving authorities the slip. According to the Pine County Sheriff's Office, the petite porker was originally spotted on Highway 70, near Pine City. Passersby tried to catch the slippery swine but were unable to lure it in, so they contacted the Sheriff's Office due to traffic concerns. The animal eventually evaded the deputy and ran into a nearby swamp to scoff at its would be captor

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Pine County Approves Resolution asking for Public Input in State Park Name Change

Apr 17, 2019
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Pine County Approves Resolution asking for Public Input in State Park Name Change

The Pine County Board has approved a resolution requesting the name change for St. Croix State Park be removed from HF2209. The approval was made during the board's April 16 meeting as a measure to allow for a public input process from Pine County residents, local leaders, and State Representatives. Representative Nathan Nelson has been a vocal opponent of this added measure. He believes people impacted by this change should be consulted. "Had those who wanted to change the s

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Suspicious Activity Complaint Leads to Recovery of Drugs and Money

Apr 12, 2019
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Suspicious Activity Complaint Leads to Recovery of Drugs and Money

A complaint of suspicious activity led Pine County Sheriff's Deputies to recover a substantial amount of drugs and cash. According to a post on social media, deputies were following up on a complaint on the morning of Friday, April 12 when they found over 200 grams of methamphetamine and a large quantity of cash. Along with recovered money and drugs, two individuals were taken into custody pending formal charges. Photograph courtesy of the Pine County Sheriff's Office Faceboo

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One Killed, One Seriously Injured in Hwy. 23 Crash

Apr 11, 2019
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One Killed, One Seriously Injured in Hwy. 23 Crash

One driver has been killed, and one has been injured following a head-on collision on Highway 23. According to a report from the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2008 Chevy Impala was waiting to make a left turn on the highway when a Lexus 300 came up behind the Impala, swerving into the eastbound lane hitting a third vehicle, a 2010 Impala head-on just before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10. The crash caused occurred just west of I-35 and caused authorities to shut down a section

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Bill to Rename St. Croix State Park Passes MN House Committee

Apr 10, 2019
2 min

Bill to Rename St. Croix State Park Passes MN House Committee

An Omnibus environment and natural resources finance bill that included an amendment to change the name of St. Croix State Park near Hinckley, MN to Walter F. Mondale State Park was passed by the Ways and Means Committee. The bill, HF2209, was authored by State Representative Rick Hansen to fund various environmental programs in Minnesota. The amendment, which has received criticism from Pine County residents and local leaders, was added to HF2209 after another bill, HF1963,

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