Pine River MN

District residents approved the 10-year, $9 million levy in a special election Tuesday, April 8, 2025, with 62% of voters saying yes.

Minnesotans are voting for Itasca County Board, Two Harbors City Council, Rock Ridge School Board and referendums in the Pequot Lakes, Pine River-Backus and Nevis school districts.

Pequot Lakes, Pine River-Backus and Nevis are all posing ballot questions to voters and aim to upgrade or expand school facilities.

East Grand Forks and Northern Lakes will face off in the quarterfinals. The winner will most likely play Hibbing/Chisholm in the semifinals.

Every Friday morning, we get to know one of our members on "What's for Breakfast." Recently, we spoke with Seren, an eighth grader from Pine River.

Happy Dancing Turtle is a nonprofit organization based in Pine River. Their winter bingo scavenger hunt goes through Jan. 20, 2025, and the 19th annual "Back to Basics" sustainable living event is Feb. 15.

Essentia Health is expanding its mobile mammography services to rural communities in Norman, St. Louis, Itasca, Crow Wing, Cass and Wadena counties.

Events this week include a puzzle swap, a concert for veterans, a comedian/hypnotist and more.

Amy Gordon, Roger D. Hoplin, Carrie Maurer-Ackerman, Brent Passarella and David Sheley are running for I.S.D. 2174, Pine River-Backus, School Board.

Events in Northern Minnesota this week include theater productions in Grand Rapids, Virginia and Puposky, plus a local growers and crafters market in Pine River.