The Pine Center For the Arts will celebrate and support young artists in the community with its annual Youth in the Arts gallery during March. The exhibition opening will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 6. The gallery, featuring works from artists between the ages of 3 and 18, will remain open through the month of March. It's free and open to the public; hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The exhibition is mad

Burnett County officials are warning residents about a fraudulent email scheme targeting property owners and applicants involved in zoning and variance proceedings. According to a news release from county administrator Matt Ehalt, the county has received reports of individuals and businesses receiving emails that falsely claim to originate from the Burnett County Land Services and Zoning Department. The emails reference real property addresses, acreage, and applicant names to

Rush City native Max Hageman is often known to east-central Minnesota venues as Relax With Max, but as the musician continues to write and release original songs — with plans to put out an album in 2026 — his work ethic outpaces his stage name. "I've been playing music since I was about six years old, playing guitar," Hageman said in an interview with WCMP on Feb. 18. "I got my first band when I was 14, and I've been playing music ever since." Hageman said he picked up his in

The Pine City School Board unanimously voted to appoint Scott Milliman to fill a vacancy at Monday's meeting. The board acknowledged the resignation of Shaune Macho on Feb. 2. Milliman was the only applicant for the empty seat. "I know you're heavily involved in our community, so I think you'll be a good addition to our board," said board chair Lezlie Sauter. Board member James Foster added that Milliman "got pretty dang close" to getting elected when previously running for a