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Archive for August, 2008

Abnormally dry conditions cause concern

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Wildfire suppression officials are concerned about potential fire danger since much of Minnesota has been unusually dry since mid-June. The weather has significantly impacted the drying of forest fuels in the state.

*Update* Shirley Johnson Suffering from Broken Neck and Ribs

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Pine City resident Shirley Johnson, 84, remains in a South Dakota hospital with injuries sustained in a two vehicle crash the resulted in the death of her husband Lonnie Johnson, Sr and sister Marilyn Broz.

Funeral Services Announced for Johnson and Broz

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Funeral services announced for the Pine City residents killed Wednesday in South Dakota while on their way to visit family.

[Audio] $20K Now the Reward in Arson Case

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Image: Pine City PioneerThe reward for information leading to an arrest in the April arson cases in Northern Pine County is now $20,000. Hear an interview with Finlayson Giese Sportsman’s Club President Dennis Prokop.

Pine City Falters, Mustangs Roll to Open Season

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Pine City is 0-1 after Thursday's lossPine City falls in their opener 10-0 to Moose Lake Willow River.The Mora Mustangs open their season in style, routing Long Prairie-Grey Eagle H.S 49-0 on the road.

[Update] *Breaking News* Two Pine City Residents Killed in SD Crash

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Two Pine City residents were killed Wednesday afternoon in a two vehicle accident in South Dakota. Lonnie Johnson, 86, and Marilyn Broz, 80, were pronounced dead at the scene at U.S Highway 212, in Deuel County, 27 miles east of Watertown,SD.

Harsdorf Joins Bipartisan Effort to Advance Co-Op Care

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

State Senator Sheila Harsdorf joined a bipartisan effort to help emerging health care cooperatives get assistance through a legislative letter to The Wisconsin Partnership Program.