Blandin Foundation Selects Pine County for CBR: Accelerate Program

Today, the Blandin Foundation announced that Pine County has been selected to participate in the Community Broadband Resources (CBR): Accelerate Program. The program will provide a 15-week course of study and education about broadband for a community team. The program consists of three parts 1) Leadership Education, 2) Information Gathering, and 3) Analysis and Next […]

Welcome Homes Preferred Realty

Earlier this month the Chamber Visit Team stopped by the new office location for Homes Preferred Realty on Main Street in Pine City. Owners Dave Chmiel and Janet Wiener along with two agents, Mark Olson and Jana Harshman, shared some history of the company and their return to their Pine City roots. Learn more about […]

Call for Artists: Black & White Gallery

The Pine Center for the Arts is issuing an open call for artists to participate in its third annual Black and White Gallery.  Whether you’re a photographer, painter, potter or anything in between, all mediums are welcome. Both seasoned artists and newcomers are encouraged to enter artwork. Artists are allowed to submit up to four […]

Welcome Lyn Lake Chiropractic, Waxberg Clinic

The Chamber Visit Team visited with Dr. Joel Blomberg last week at part of our outreach to new businesses in Pine City. Lyn Lake Chiropractic – Waxberg Clinic is a family-oriented health center that focuses on locating the cause of health problems, not just “treating” the symptoms. Learn more about this Pine City business on […]

Spring Grants Open for Pine City Non-Profits

The Greater Pine Area Endowment invites local non-profit organizations to submit grant requests for the upcoming spring review date.  The deadline for submission of grant applications is Midnight on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.  At the annual meeting last December, board members discussed the advantages to moving the application deadline one month earlier than what GPAE […]

Spire Credit Union Opens 2021 Scholarship Program

The SPIRE Scholarship Program recognizes academic achievement and community involvement. SPIRE is now accepting applications for the 2021 SPIRE Scholarship Program. A total of $5,000 in scholarships will be awarded: Three $1,000 scholarships for traditional students (graduating high school seniors). Two $1,000 scholarships for non-traditional students (returning to or continuing college). Applicants must complete an online application form and submit […]

Volunteer Opportunities at Family Pathways

Family Pathways Thrift Stores has opportunities for individuals or groups to volunteer at our stores. Our volunteers help accept and sort donations, stock shelves and create product displays. Volunteering at Family Pathways is a fun way to give back to your community. Family Pathways Thrift Stores follows Covid-19 safety guidelines to help keep our staff, […]

PCHS Theater offers virtual viewing of One-Act

The Pine City High School Theater Program is participating in the 2021 MSHSL One-Act Competition this weekend through a virtual contest. High school students in grades 9-12 are eligible to audition annually to be part of the team. “League rules for one-act limit participation to just 20 students with both actors and crew members counting […]