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LEROY — On Wednesday, the Pine River Area Schools community will have the chance to meet the person who could become the district’s next superintendent.

Pine River-Backus students will help beautify their community

Cold temperatures and a brisk wind don't dampen spirits or turnout at Crosslake parade

Robert “Bob” Sheppard passed away peacefully March 16, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brained. He was born to Frank Sr. and Stella Sheppard on April 17, 1938. Bob graduated from Backus High School in 1956. He joined the Coast Guard in 1958 and served for 6 years, a time in his life he looked back upon fondly. He married Ila Haggberg in November of 1960, and together they had 3 children.

John Carlson hopes to use what he learned as a business owner to grow the Pine River business community

The NPR commentator, author, playwright and storyteller will share new stories and read from his books March 30 at the Armory Arts & Events Center.

Debra Lynn Tulenchik of Pequot Lakes, MN, passed away on March 2, 2023, in Renton, WA with her family by her side. Deb was born on December 15, 1957, to Roland “Pete” and DiAnn (Lorenz) Tulenchik in Hibbing, MN. The family then moved to Pine River, MN where she attended Pine River High School, graduating in 1976. Deb also received her Associates of Arts degree in 2011 with honors, as well as being on the President’s and Dean’s lists.

LEROY — There were five, then it was narrowed to four, and recently, the Pine River Area Schools Board of Education narrowed down its superintendent candidates to the final two.

April 15, 2011 - March 12, 2023

Jenkins couple takes a liking to their simpler life