Category Archives: 02. Poverty: Skills and Mobilizing

A Place for You overcomes another obstacle at Planning Commission Meeting

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

Over the recent months there has a very lively discussion regarding ‘A Place for You’ transitional shelter. The discussion begun in the end of August when the group applied for a conditional use permit required to operate in the Allina … Continue reading →

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Operation Community Connect Returns to Pine County

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

How do you prepare for the winter?  For many people, the process is fairly simple.  Pull out the sweaters, scarves and hats from storage. Make sure that the snow-blower and shovels are ready to go.  However, for those individuals who … Continue reading →

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Come lend a hand with Operation Community Connect (OCC)

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

Operation Community Connect (OCC) is a service day to those in our community who are in-need.  This event provides food, clothes, personal items and assistance information from local and regional service providers.  Last year, the Pine County OCC served 192 … Continue reading →

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Homelessness “Point in Time” Count: Wed July 27th

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

The Central Minnesota Housing Partnership, in coordination with assistance organizations in 4 other states, are conducting Minnesota’s first summertime “Point-In-Time” count of unsheltered Minnesotans.  The completed surveys will help the Central Minnesota Housing Partnership and Central Minnesota Continuum of Care … Continue reading →

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Opportunities Galore

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Minnesota Community Pride Showcase We told them about four ways in which our work is helping to improve Pine City.  Now, will the Minnesota Community Pride Showcase select one or more of the works to display in-person, and receive a plaque and $500 cash … Continue reading →

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Learn how to make Moose Moccasins

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Traditions of the Trading Post:  Moose to Moccasins Event Where: North West Company Fur Post, Pine City. When: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday What: Watch and help as costumed experts explain how to turn … Continue reading →

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Job Seeker? A Weekly Networking Group For You

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

Michele Kirby is an employment specialist with Central MN Jobs & Training Services (CMJTS) who works with those who are unemployed and seeking career changes or job assistance.   Kirby is starting a job seekers networking group that will meet at the … Continue reading →

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Pine City recording artist now has local studio access

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Access to recording arts opportunities were, until recently, found mainly outside of town typically in the metro, and are now available in Pine City. In his sophomore year of high school, Michael Mooney a.k.a. Kronic, was hopping a weekday bus … Continue reading →

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Fast for the Hikers

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

It has now been almost 650 days of isolation for Shane Bauer (whose mother, Cindy Hickey, lives in the Greater Pine City area) and Josh Fattal.  The pursuit of justice is more urgent now than ever and countless people, governments and organizations continue to work … Continue reading →

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Pine City Horizons-April Minutes

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Pine City Horizons Team Monday, April 18, 2011 5:00-6:30 pm @ Chamber Office [Minutes in italics] Purpose:  Sustain the vision of building prosperity, reducing poverty –keep the “fire alive” – and coordinate Work Team activities in the community. Vision:  Welcome … Continue reading →

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