Pine Island NewsLocal news for Pine Island, MN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Many schools forced to make big cuts- April 24, 2008 "I've already told the board they can expect to see my kids' names on the list of students leaving the school." School boards across southeastern Minnesota are in the midst of budget planning, and many school districts are feeling the effects of significant budget cuts, which have led to staff and program reductions and ... via Post-Bulletinhttp://www.topix.net/city/pine-island-mn/2008/04/many-schools-forced-to-make-big-cuts?from... Byron boys, girls sweep the Lions' Invitational- April 22, 2008 Byron swept both boys and girls team championships in the Byron Lions' Invitational track and field meet Saturday. via Post-Bulletinhttp://www.topix.net/city/pine-island-mn/2008/04/byron-boys-girls-sweep-the-lions-invitati... Pine Island resident writes about the bike ride of a lifetime- April 20, 2008 "I think the world needs a good story." His name might be Kenny Rogers, but this isn't "The Gambler." However, this Rogers, a Pine Island resident, made a gamble 25 years ago that changed many lives. via Post-Bulletinhttp://www.topix.net/city/pine-island-mn/2008/04/pine-island-resident-writes-about-the-bik... Medical devices or ...- April 11, 2008 "You don't investment money in infrastructure" Thanks to all who posted comments concerning my two part series on the U's tech transfer efforts. via Star Tribunehttp://www.topix.net/city/pine-island-mn/2008/04/medical-devices-or?fromrss=1 County tells state of Elk Run development concerns- April 9, 2008 "I don't see any harm in expressing our concerns today." Despite having given it their blessing at a recent meeting, Olmsted County commissioners still have qualms about Elk Run. via Post-Bulletinhttp://www.topix.net/city/pine-island-mn/2008/04/county-tells-state-of-elk-run-development... Alcohol, ice, seat belts play role in fatal crash- April 3, 2008 Police say the two young men from Rochester who were killed in a rollover crash in Goodhue County had been consuming alcohol and were not wearing their seat belts. via KARE 11 TVhttp://www.topix.net/city/pine-island-mn/2008/04/alcohol-ice-seat-belts-play-role-in-fatal... |