Annual ‘Peace Poster’ Contest Begins

The Pine Area Lions are sponsoring the local contest for the Lions International Peace Poster event for youth in Pine City ages 12-13.  For over 30 years this contest has been held in communities across the globe to promote peace and inspire others through art and creativity.  This year’s theme is “Peace through Service”.  All […]

Falling For Pine…. Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt

Are you ready to explore your community this month and enter to win one of our daily prize giveaways? We are excited to bring you a new community activity taking place in October. Throughout the entire month you can visit a variety of businesses and local parks to find some creatively crafted scarecrows, snap a […]

Pine Community Blood Drive, October 20th

It’s more important than ever for donors and the public to know that donating blood is still a safe, easy process that is an essential part of community preparedness, even as we are encouraged to stay home as much as possible. Memorial Blood Centers have implemented additional precautionary measures to ensure a safe donation environment […]

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Family Pathways honors this month by recommitting to breaking the intergenerational cycle of abuse and being a resource for all who need us. This year, Family Pathways will be featuring special content across its online platforms.  There will be a live Q&A with Director of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services Lori […]

Opening Day at Peaceful Pines

Saturday, September 26th is Opening Day for the Peaceful Pines Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard in Pine City, MN. Owned and operated by Bill & Dawn Carpenter, Peaceful Pines Farm has become one of the favorite local destinations for families to enjoy the fall season. The Carpenters’ believe that family traditions are important, but understand […]

Small Business Grants Available

Pine County is just one week into the second round of grant applications for the CARES Act (The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) disbursement efforts. Round 2 will close on September 30th at 10:00 PM. Businesses must have a physical presence in Pine County, and have fewer than 50 employees in order to […]

OHV Trail Atlas Now Available

Minnesota State Parks & Trails have updated their OHV Trail Atlas and copies are now available! The magazine publication features a state-wide directory of ATV/OHM/ORV trail locations. The 79-page publication also includes maps for each of the trails locations. Our office received a small quantity of these brochures for distribution locally. They can be picked […]

Non-Profit Organizations Can Apply for CARES grant

Pine County non-profits impacted by COVID-19 can apply to receive financial assistance to help with expenses incurred during the pandemic. Grants will be provided to non-profit businesses financially impacted by the pandemic and reimburse direct costs up to $5,000 per organization. Expenses must be related to responding to the COVID 19 pandemic. Eligible expenses include […]