Virtual Dinner at the Lake

Join the Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center for the first-ever virtual Dinner at the Lake! Featuring keynote speaker is Bridget Mendel, Program Director of the University of MN Bee Squad! Inspired by Dr. Marla Spivak, the Bee Squad helps beekeepers and the community promote the conservation, health, and diversity of bee pollinators through research, education, […]

Business Updates as of 5.18.20

As the Stay-at-Home order expires and businesses are beginning to re-open for customers, many of them will have operational changes in place. Whether it be limiting the number of customers inside their store or being open by appointment only, we will begin updating this article based on information provided by our local businesses. Please continue […]

Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center

At the May 5th Chamber Meeting, we welcomed Bryan Wood, Executive Director for the Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center to join us as the guest presentation and share some information about about the organization and how the current pandemic is affecting their organization. Wood began by sharing some history of the organization, “In January 2020, […]

Pine City Country Club Open to Golfers

The Pine City Country Club was able to open for the season on Saturday, April 18th – although under some social distancing restrictions. Here are the current guidelines in place for those interested in getting out on the course. COVID-19 RulesOur course is following state guidelines and CDC recommendations to reduce exposure for our guests […]

East Central MN Pride Canceled for 2020

East Central Minnesota Pride, the nonprofit that has been holding regional LGBTQ pride events for 15 years, announced this week that they have officially canceled the event originally slated for June 6, 2020. This decision comes after a wave of large event cancellations and postponements due to the developing COVID-19 pandemic. As large events across […]

Wings North Update

Wings North Hunting club will open on Friday, April 10th. The Clubhouse will remain closed, but staff will be able to maintain safe social distancing for release of birds into the fields for their members. Chuckars & Quail will be available Friday morning and Pheasants will be available in the afternoon. Reservations can be made […]

GPAE Announces COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund

The Greater Pine Area Endowment Advisory Board has pledged use of their 2020 funding resources in response to the COVID-19 emergency.  Funds will be used to assist organizations in the Greater Pine Area service area, designated by the Pine City School District ISD 578 boundaries. Proceeds will be used to makes grants to nonprofits and […]

5 on 35 Progressive Sale

The Family Pathways Thrift Stores will host a NEW Progressive Sale Event beginning next week. You can follow the savings along Interstate 35 by visiting each of our 5 locations on Interstate 35 and save up to 50% with your progressive sale coupon. Discount increases with each location you visit. 5 on 35 Progressive Sale […]