T.A. LeBrun

Pine City

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Articles

Royalton Township cannabis zoning to fall under Pine County’s ordinance

1 week ago | moraminn.com | T.A. LeBrun

Persistence by a potential cannabis grower — combined with pressure by residents — has likely paved the way for a cannabis growing operation near Grasston in Royalton Township, Pine County. The main subject of controversy has been a Grasston greenhouse owned by Tom and Laura Martin, consisting of 25.75 acres located on Cabin Drive in Royalton Township. The farm is in a remote agriculturally/residentially-zoned area and has been a greenhouse for hydroponic tomatoes and cucumbers for over 25 years.
New Mille Lacs Band looks to continue relationship with Pine County

2 weeks ago | mlstargazette.com | T.A. LeBrun

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, which occupies land in Pine County with 635 Band members in the county, is seeing new leadership in Virgil Wind as the new chief executive, replacing Melanie Benjamin last year. Not having contentious issues such as the Mille Lacs fishery and the 1855 Treaty boundary dispute with Mille Lacs County, the Mille Lacs Band and Pine County officials have maintained a positive relationship.
New Mille Lacs Band leadership looks to continue strong relationship with Pine County

3 weeks ago | pinecountynews.com | T.A. LeBrun

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, which occupies land in Pine County with 635 Band members in the county, is seeing new leadership in Virgil Wind as the new chief executive, replacing Melanie Benjamin last year. Not having contentious issues such as the Mille Lacs fishery and the 1855 Treaty boundary dispute with Mille Lacs County, the Mille Lacs Band and Pine County officials have maintained a positive relationship.
Art in the Park 2025 lineup announced

3 weeks ago | pinecountynews.com | T.A. LeBrun

Pine City Arts Council, founded in 1977, will be holding their 37th Annual Art in the Park this summer and the lineup has been announced. This year’s lineup is sure to be another one you won’t want to miss!The events are held on Friday evenings, beginning on May 23 and ending on August 15, at Robinson Park with the rain site at the Pine County Fairgrounds.
Pine City River Rentals gearing up for summer!

3 weeks ago | pinecountynews.com | T.A. LeBrun

Owner of Pine City River Rentals, Abby Prokott, says that she and her husband Dalton feel blessed to live in a town with two lakes connected by a river. Growing up around those resources and having a minor in business and major in exercise science from the University of Minnesota - Duluth, created the perfect storm for an outdoor rental company for Prokott. Adding to that are the droves of locals and tourists who make Pine City their summer destination.
New Mille Lacs Band leadership looks to continue strong relationship with Pine County

3 weeks ago | pinecountynews.com | T.A. LeBrun

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, which occupies land in Pine County with 635 Band members in the county, is seeing new leadership in Virgil Wind as the new chief executive, replacing Melanie Benjamin last year. Not having contentious issues such as the Mille Lacs fishery and the 1855 Treaty boundary dispute with Mille Lacs County, the Mille Lacs Band and Pine County officials have maintained a positive relationship.
Pine City ALDI opening mid-May

3 weeks ago | pinecountynews.com | T.A. LeBrun

The long-awaited opening of ALDI in Pine City will be happening on Thursday, May 15. This will give another option for groceries in Pine City, along with the Kwik Trip that is scheduled to open this year as well. Jake Roberts, superintendent from the general contractor Fendler Patterson out of Minneapolis, says the ALDI store in Pine City is the newest version (version 7) of ALDI stores which have a prototype less than a year old.
Superintendent sees 3-year contract renewal

3 weeks ago | pinecountynews.com | T.A. LeBrun

Current Pine City School Superintendent Cindy Stolp will see another three years in leadership as superintendent after the school board unanimously approved her contract from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028. At Stolp’s request there would be a zero percent increase in her current salary. As part of the contract, Stolp will be paid an annual salary of $153,459 for each of the three years.
Pine County improves child care options

4 weeks ago | mlstargazette.com | T.A. LeBrun

Child care needs in Pine County are about to improve. Pine County has been awarded a child care grant from DEED in the amount of $500,000. This initiative addresses the childcare shortage in hopes to create additional childcare slots in Hinckley, Willow River and Pine City. A childcare study done in 2022 identified the need for an additional 300-364 childcare slots in Pine County, with the greatest need in the Hinckley-Finlayson area.
Pine City Anytime Fitness sees new, but familiar, ownership

1 month ago | pinecountynews.com | T.A. LeBrun

Pine City’s Anytime Fitness is seeing new ownership that comes with youthful energy in hopes to make a positive impact on the community. As of March 29, Joshua Leaf and Peyton Schmidt have become owners of the gym which was purchased from Bob and Stephanie Haase of Mora. Leaf and Schmidt are not strangers to the community or running a gym as they have both been working as personal trainers, with Schmidt as the manager, at the Pine City gym for the last four years.