A winter storm warning is set to take effect from 10 p.m. Saturday through 7 p.m. Sunday in much of east-central Minnesota, according to the National Weather Service. Kanabec and Mille Lacs counties could see total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches, with between 10 and 15 inches possible in Chisago and Isanti counties. The National Weather Service also says winds could gust as high as 40 miles per hour. According to the NWS, the heaviest snow is expected on Saturday

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management launched a statewide listening tour on Thursday with a meeting with Pine County officials. OCM Executive Director Eric Taubel joined WCMP for an interview about Pine County's position in the state cannabis industry, the goals for the listening tour, and what's coming for OCM in 2026. "The office is starting its 2026 connecting with community listening tour, where we're going around the state talking to local officials, cannabis lice

Unofficial results from Pine County township elections on Tuesday, March 10. This story will be updated as more results become available. Bremen Township Supervisor (3 year term): Dwaine Bednar 12 votes, Gary Stewart 1 vote   Chengwatana Township Supervisor (3 year term): Matthew Merrick 71 votes, Bill Thompson 37 votes Clerk (2 year term): Katy Overtoom 95 votes   Munch Township Supervisor: (3 year term) Bill Bethel 7 votes, Micheal Kubesh 11 votes Clerk: (2 year term) Jill

Here's a look at township polling sites and election times in Pine County, courtesy of the Pine County Auditor-Treasurer's office; results will be posted as they become available on Wednesday. Arlone:  Cloverdale Senior Citizen Center, 38736 Cloverdale Road, Hinckley; 2-8 p.m. Arna:  Town Hall, 50252 1st Ave., Markville; 5-8 p.m. Barry:  Odd Fellows Lo dge #154 ,  104 Old Hwy 61 North, Hinckley; 5-8 p.m. Birch Creek:  Town Hall, 1930 Birch Valley Road, Denham; 5-8 p.m. Bremen

The Pine City Council tabled a vote on applying for grant funding to rehabilitate the Hillside Court Apartments and discussed the future of the city's Housing and Redevelopment Authority at Wednesday's meeting. Pine County economic development coordinator Lezlie Sauter explained that the city was selected to submit a full application for a grant through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's small cities development program. The funding request woul