Pine City Public Schools paraprofessionals represented by AFSCME Council 65 are continuing to call for "transparency, consistency, and adherence to district policy regarding starting wages for newly hired employees," according to a news release issued on Nov. 20. According to the release, paraprofessionals have been expressing concerns about new hires being placed at "unusually high" steps on the salary schedule for several months. "We have no interest in preventing the distr

A winter storm warning will take effect between 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 in Pine County. According to the National Weather Service, heavy snow is expected, with total accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Visit the WCMP Facebook page for updates on delays and cancellations.

Hinckley-Finlayson hosted Barnum on Friday. The game started and both teams were anxious to get the first score. While neither team scored as quickly as they would've liked, eventually the first bucket was found. It was a close game throughout the 1st half, but the Jags did a good job of keeping momentum in their favor. Both teams had their fair share of turnovers, H-F managed to commit a few less than Barnum. The Jags also put the Bombers into foul trouble early, which al

Dihanna Fedder, a retired member of the Pine City Public Schools staff after 39 years with the district, recalls a trip to Alexandria inspiring the Dragon Food Shelf project in Pine City. During a facility tour, a guide opened a door to show the Pine City contingent a food pantry, which caught Fedder off guard. "I was just shocked to see one inside a school," Fedder said. On the way back from Alexandria, Fedder recalls thinking "we should do that." She explained that through

The Pine Center For the Arts is partnering with Three Twenty Brewing for an Original Songwriters Showcase on Saturday, spotlighting five musicians from across Minnesota. Adam Moe, Austin Green, Brooke Anderson, Doyle Turner, and Brent Fuqua will take their talents to the stage starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets for the showcase are $25, and will raise funds for the art center. WCMP news director Erik van Rheenen caught up with each of the songwriters ahead of Saturday's