17th Annual Lakes Bluegrass Festival 2023
Tim and Cindy Roggenkamp give us a preview of their 17th Annual Lakes Bluegrass Festival near Pine River, MN August 23-27, 2023.
Pine River 150th Celebration 2023
Pat Johnson and Annette Houg, members of the Pine River, MN 150tn Celebration Committee, describe all the fun that will take place in Pine River July 6th, 7th and 8th, and concluding with a breakfast on July 9th, 2023.
House Fire Results in Fatality in Pine River
From the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page: PINE RIVER, MN – Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk reports that at 2:09 AM on March 21st, 2023, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a house fire on 40th AVE SW (County Road 26) in Walden Township, rural Pine River, MN. Deputies and…
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Minnesota DNR’s newest conservation officers hit the field
They’ve taught the next generations of outdoor recreationists how to enjoy their sports safely and ethically; busted poachers; worked closely with conservation officers with decades of experience; and learned the ins and outs of natural resources law enforcement. Since they began training last spring, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 15 newest conservation officers have…
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DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)
CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports the snowmobile trails in the area saw a tremendous amount of activity over the holiday weekend. Fishing pressure was moderate as ice conditions are variable. A large permanent shelter was partially submerged on Gull Lake due to thin ice. Enforcement action was taken for snowmobile and ATV registration violations, angling…
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Pine River Parade of Lights 2022
Michaela Reed, Executive Director of the Pine River Chamber of Commerce, informs us of their “Parade of Lights” event on Saturday, December 10th, 2022. She also gives us a preview of upcoming celebrations in the Pine River, Minnesota area in 2023.
River Fitness in Pine River now “218 Fitness” with New Owners
(Pine River, MN) — Loyal gym enthusiasts Ariel and Henry Krecklau (pronounced creck-law) are taking on a new challenge in their young lives by taking over the business and gym of River Fitness in Pine River and rebranding it as “218 Fitness”. We recently spoke with Ariel Krecklau about this new venture and why they wanted…
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16th annual Lakes Area Bluegrass Festival kicks off this week
(Pine River, MN) — The venue is set and Bluegrass bands and musicians from all over the country will be making their way to Pine River to the Lakes Music and Events Park for the 16th annual Lakes Bluegrass Festival, running August 24-28. We recently caught up with Tim and Cindy Roggenkamp about the Festival…
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