The East Central Eagles trap shooting team completed their third week of competition for the 2024 spring season on Sunday, May 5.
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The city of Sandstone Economic Development Authority (EDA) met to discuss the downtown redevelopment plan.
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On Friday, April 19, Hinckley-Finlayson High School (HFHS) competed at the Minnesota State High School Leageu (MSHSL) State Speech Tournament at Shakopee High School.
Josh Menter, Branch Librarian, East Central Regional Library (both Hinckley and Sandstone) is very impressed with this year’s entries in the handmade bookmark event.
A $5.3 million construction project involving 7.48 miles of pavement rehabilitation to Highway 23 from the northern limits of the urban section in Sandstone to Merchants Street (Kobmagergade) in Askov will soon be underway.
It is so exciting to bring good news to you. We are moving forward with our project to remodel our welding lab. This project is being funded with the last of our ESSER (COVID) money and some of the balance that we have remaining from the roofing project.
On April 16, the East Central boys and girls’ golf teams competed in the first Great River Conference (GRC) meet of the season, at Grand National Golf Course in Hinckley.
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Josh Menter, branch Librarian for both the Hinckley and Sandstone libraries, is very happy with how the new Sandstone location is coming along.
John and Hilda Gustafson were both born in Askeryd, Sweden in the late 1860s. In 1893 they came to this country and settled in Moline, Illinois. In 1908 they moved to Dell Grove Township. They had nine children of which one died in Sweden, and two died in Moline, Illinois. The remaining si…
The city of Sandstone/Economic Development Authority is working with developer Meghan Elliott (Jillpine) to redevelop the iconic Historic Sandstone School for housing.
The one-story addition to the Historic Sandstone School, known as ‘The Rock,’ recently took place. The city of Sandstone is working on revitalizing the property to include 31 units of apartments to serve as workforce housing.
As a high-schooler, Meghan Elliott experienced first-hand the devastation caused by the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake that impacted the San Franciso Bay area and beyond.
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Work on the reuse of the former Sandstone High School, known as “The Rock,” is moving forward.
The Sandstone Planning Commission will have a busy Valentine’s Day evening.
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Where everyone knew your name, we need more front porch neighborhoods, remembering the joys of mom’s chocolate cake, classmates say goodbye to a teacher and a coach, and a high school principal who “expected better” are just some of the fascinating titles of columns in the new book just publ…
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After their college roommates fell in love and got married, Wayne and Jan Oak of Sandstone decided to follow suit, and will celebrate 64 years of marriage this June.
The Sandstone Economic Development Authority (EDA) met to present the Downtown Redevelopment Plan, meeting with the Humphrey students.
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• Ice Fest was a success. Good turnout. Good feedback.
Sandstone’s Parks and Recreation meeting updated the commissioners and community about the different park projects that have been in the works in Sandstone.
Sandstone’s Park and Recreation Committee met on Jan. 12 to discuss upcoming events and happenings around Sandstone.
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With the rising cost of food, one company has decided to take initiative and work together to bring food to those that may be struggling.
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Updates to Robinson Quarry Park and renovating the historic Sandstone High School into rental property will keep the city of Sandstone busy in 2024.
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On Nov. 1, 2023, Northview Bank launched their “Hearts to Hands” program. This program has provided new mittens, scarves, and hats to local non-profits for those in need. These non-profits will be providing donated items to families in need within the communities of Northview Bank. The colle…
Shayna Vendela says a life-long love for the outdoors has led to her current work as a Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologist in Pine County.
It’s no secret that health services and healing alternatives have been growing more and more popular as the years go on. From vitamin infusions, to weightloss clinics, to even more spiritual based practices such as Reiki and Guasha. Pine County is full of many alternative health practices, a…
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Many Minnesotans visit state parks and hit the trails in summer, but winter outdoor activities are just as fun. To help people plan winter visits to state parks, recreation areas and trails, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shares its top tips to have fun this winter, along with…
If you are in region 7E, the counties of Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine, you can schedule an in person, or virtual, grant info session that covers any grant questions you have.
According to City Administrator, Kathy George, Sandstone City Council has stopped contributing to the Northern Lights Express project monetarily. George states, “Several of the “partners” along the NLX route (specifically Hinckley and Cambridge (who will both have a stop in their towns) have…
The preliminary 2024 budget and levy were approved by the Sandstone City Council in September, so its December meeting was spent certifying the final 2024 budget and levy. Following discussion, the Council approved the 2024 final budget and levy as presented.
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Wow! 2023 flew by, and what a year it’s been. It’s been a year of big news, community news, school news, but most importantly, news that North Pine County News cares about. Take a look back at what 2023 held for readers, and here’s to 2024 being a bigger and better year.
Seven Minnesota grocers who promote locally grown and produced products have been named a 2024 Retailer of the Year by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Minnesota Grown program, in partnership with the Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA).
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