Pine River

We live in an age of instant responses and information overload. Rarely do we stop to consider the weight and impact of our words. News headlines are designed to catch our attention even if this requires stretching the truth. Consider the value of the following words. The first is...

PINE RIVER—An 18-year-old Pine River man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at 3:37 a.m. Friday on 24th Avenue Southwest, also known as Cass County Road 42, in rural Pine River.

40 years ago - Sept. 22, 1977 (Headline) Crosslake now has local bank Hackensack is getting ready to begin construction on its new Community Building, to be situated on the northwest corner of the baseball diamond near the old school building. 30 years ago - Sept. 24, 1987 A "sky...

60 years ago, Sept. 20, 1957 (Headline) Air raid instructions (Headline) Arvig Telephone Co. will receive REA loan of $331,000 50 years ago, Sept. 22, 1967 (Headline) Fire destroys barn on former Leslie Shepard farm Saturday night (Headline) Saturday night demonstration brings action...

Undermanned and battling injuries, the Pine River-Backus Tiger football team had to forfeit its game on Friday, Sept. 15, against Bagley. The Tigers entered the season with 16 athletes - eight of them seniors - and sustained a number of injuries in the team's previous game against...

Hurricane Harvey news shows us the devastation in pictures and personal stories. I saw yet another picture of a line of people that wrapped around the corner of the street. I assumed they were waiting for food, water, clothing, maybe housing. Imagine my shock when I learned they were...

The next movie day at the Pine River Library will be Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 3:30 p.m. The title of the next movie will be announced at the library. Patrons can call for more information. All selected movies are family-friendly and ideal for younger patrons. Seating is limited.

The Pine River Chamber of Commerce announces the start of the annual Go Pine River program in September. The program is celebrating its 34th year with net proceeds going toward the operation of the Pine River Information Center. The program was established in 1983 in an effort to...

40 years ago - Sept. 15, 1977 (Headline) Alcohol and gasoline make fatal mixture In a daring midnite raid staged Monday night, Sept. 12, at the Old Milwaukee Club in downtown Ideal Corners, theives (sic) made off with a fire hydrant and antique hand cuffs that are part of the decor...