News & Events

Services for Seniors

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults are being encourage to remain at home. We want to ensure older adults have adequate access to the food and social contact during these times of uncertainty.  The Central MN Council (CMCOA) is providing Federal Older Americans Act and emergency COVID funding to Catholic Charities, Parmely and […]

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 […]

2020 Business Directory Now Available

Each year the Chamber publishes a printed directory listing of our members. Directories are available from our office each year and used in folders for new business visits, relocation packet requests, or new resident welcome packets. This publication is made possible by our members and the advertising support they provide for this Business Directory. We […]

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 […]

More Local Business Updates

As the “Stay at Home” order goes into effect tonight at 11:59pm, more of the local businesses in our community have had to adjust the way in which they will operate, or have had to close their doors to regular, walk-in operations. We have compiled this list for your information. Dale’s Heating & Appliance will […]