Next Five Years of Pine County Road Plans Released
A recently rolled out plan created by Pine County features the resurfacing of nearly a quarter of the roads in the county.
The plan includes $31 million in road improvements in the next five years, beginning in 2018.
24% of the paved road system will be resurfaced, with 103 miles in total being redone.
In addition to those enhancements, 10 bridges will be replaced, and also a railroad crossing.
Pine County Engineer and Public Works Director Mark Lebrun presented this plan last week.
Retirement of Pine County Sheriff’s Department Employee
Last week the Pine County Sheriff’s Office bid farewell to one of its longest tenured employees.
Jeanne Gordon has worked as an administrative assistant at the Sheriff’s office for 21 years, and a total of 26 years of service in the county.
Her retirement signals a well earned rest after almost three decades of positively impacting the county.
Purple Lakes in Burnett County Questioned
Some in Burnett County have questioned why certain lakes appear to have a purple color to them.
The culprit behind the purple tint is a floating water plant called Purple Bladderwort.
The plant grows in floating bunches, much like Eurasian Milfoil, and often is mistaken for that invasive species. The Bladderwort is native.
The plants are actually meat-eaters, but consume nothing but small insects.
ZERO K Fun Run Brings new Take on Races
An event featuring multiple local law enforcement agencies and a closer look at them is coming up.
The Zero K Fun Run is August 27th at the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office in Center City, and features SWAT, K-9, Water Patrol, and other exhibits, with demonstrations as well.
The open house is free and is open to the public, however a $25 donation will give attendees a t-shirt, a quote on quote “photo finish” and a chance to win a recliner.
The Zero K Fun Run is August 27th from 2-4 pm at the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office in Center City.