60 years ago, Dec. 9, 1960
The Farm Supply, in Pine River, is featuring a free pancake day Saturday, Dec. 17, and John Wilhoit, proprietor, extends an invitation to everyone to stop in on that date.
Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Shepard, Lyle Kruckow and Clifton King were riding out to their fish houses about 7:50 p.m. when the ice beneath their car started to crack. Mr. Shepard immediately turned the car and headed for the shore, getting within about 40 yards of it when the car settled through the ice.
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50 years ago, Dec. 10, 1970
The Pine River Girl Scouts will go Christmas caroling at the Good Samaritan Home on Monday, Dec. 21, at 1:30 p.m.
Four juveniles of the Pine River community spent a night in the Cass County Jail at Walker following their apprehension Sunday night while attempting to siphon gas from the tank of a school bus.
25 years ago, Dec. 14, 1995
(Photo) Throwing darts with the best players in Minnesota over Thanksgiving, Pine River's Russ Burgoyne won two state championships.
Nearly $1 million in new construction was recorded within the city of Pine River in 1995.
Though rumored at the outset of last year's failed Pine River Sunday liquor referendum, Fraser Nelson Legion Post 613 is one step further toward leaving town.
10 years ago, Dec. 9, 2010
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(Photo) This male pheasant was spotted near Curt Krantz's home in Barclay Township mid-morning Dec. 1.
- Compiled by Travis Grimler, Staff Writer
