North Pine Area Hospital District

08/05/2026

North Pine Area Hospital District board member Doug Driver, from Hinckley, enjoyed talking to the community about the work of the Hospital District.

08/03/2026

Minnesota Hospital Registered Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program
The Minnesota Hospital Registered Nurse Loan Forgiveness program cycle will be open August 1, 2026 - October 6, 2027.

Hospital Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program Information Notice (PDF)
Hospital Nurse Loan Forgiveness FAQ (PDF)
Program administrators: [email protected]
Elizabeth Fenske, Dan Merkl, Gao Nue Xiong, Mai Ia Ong Vang.

Eligible professionals: Licensed registered nurse (RN).

Minimum service obligation: Serve two years minimum working in direct patient care at a Minnesota nonprofit hospital or Minnesota public hospital.

Annual repayment amount: $6,000.

Go to:

Minimum service obligation: Serve two years minimum working in direct patient care at a Minnesota nonprofit hospital or Minnesota public hospital.

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Sandstone Healthcare Center and Serenity Court Assisted Living Open House - Saturday, June 6th

05/07/2026

https://www.essentiahealth.org/about/essentia-health-newsroom/sandstone-team-saves-woman-from-major-stroke-with-rapid-treatment

May is Stroke Awareness Month

12/19/2025

Pine County Health and Human Service Job Posting
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

Eligibility Worker/LONG TERM CARE SPECIALIST – ELIGIBILITY WORKER
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Position: Eligibility Worker or Eligibility Worker – Long Term Care Location: Position may be eligible for remote work
Union: AFSCME Health & Human Services FLSA Status: Full-time, non-exempt (37.5 hrs/week)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks related to the determination of eligibility of clients for income
maintenance programs and services; establish initial and on-going eligibility for multiple income maintenance programs;
communicates program requirements and assists program participants in understanding how to maintain eligibility;
supports program participants in achieving the highest degree of independence and in addressing barriers to self-
sufficiency; provides education, enrollment and assistance to managed health care enrollees; makes appropriate referrals to
other community resources; and performs related work as assigned.
Eligibility Worker - Long Term Care Specialist, Grade 7: See Job Description for additional specialized duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Three years of clerical experience or experience working with the public, or some combination of the two, totaling
three years or;
• Two years of clerical experience in a social services/human services agency or;
• Two years of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university or similar institution, with emphasis in the
behavioral sciences, business, human services, or closely related subjects (at least 23 quarter credits or 16
semester credits) or;
• Successful completion of the technical college Human Services Eligibility Worker diploma program
(http://www.pine.edu/programs/education-and-human-services/human-services/) (applicants must be within six
months of completion of the program.)
• Also, a valid Driver’s License.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:
All applicants must complete a county application with cover letter, resume and proof of minimum qualifications. Visit the
web site at www.pinecountymn.gov/jobs to complete an online application by 4:30pm on Sunday, January 04, 2026.
Interviews for this position are planned for Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Pine County Personnel System
Classification: Eligibility Worker or Eligibility Worker – Long Term Care Specialist
Pay Grade: Grade 6 - $23.96/hour - $30.14/hour DOQ; or Grade 7 - $25.40/hour - $31.95/hour DOQ
Rating Method: The hiring process will include a formal interview and may include testing and/or other
methods of selection.
Closing Date: Sunday, January 04, 2026 @ 4:30 pm

11/28/2025

Great advice.

The temps will be cooling down and it's important to keep kids safe in car seats by avoiding bulky coats. Thick clothing can make the harness too loose, so it's better to dress them in thin layers and buckle them in snugly. Once they're strapped in, you can put a blanket or coat over them for warmth. This keeps them both warm and safe in the car.

11/28/2025

A wonderful community event for all to enjoy.

11/21/2025

ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE
635 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE NW SUITE 200
PINE CITY, MN 55063
800-450-7463 • FAX (320) 591-1628
An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

DATE POSTED: November 20, 2025
DEADLINE: December 03, 2025
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE
HHS Case Aide – Financial Assistance

Position: Case Aide Location: Sandstone, MN
Union: AFSCME Health & Human Services FLSA Status: Full-time, non-exempt (37.5 hrs/week)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provide staff support to the Financial Assistance Unit. Review application forms for accuracy and completeness, collect
data for required reports, print and distribute reports per instructions, maintain unit files, receive transfer cases, notify clients
of needed verification, destroy records per retention schedule. Maintain reference manuals, filing, design forms, prepare
calendars, operate and maintain office machines (copier, videos, fax, etc.), monitor and order supplies for unit. Enter case
notes, conduct client interviews, assist clients to access appropriate community resources, refer clients to appropriate
agency units. Complete data entry for the various automated case management systems used by the agency and division,
and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Three years of successful clerical experience and/or experience working with the public or the equivalent; or
• Two years of successful clerical experience in a social services/human services agency; or
• Two years of experience as a community service aide or similar experience in a private non-profit agency or other
public agency; or
• Two years of study at an accredited two or four year college/university or similar institution, with emphasis in the
behavioral sciences (at least 23 quarter credits or 16 semester credits.)
• Also, valid driver’s license.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:
All applicants must complete a county application with cover letter, resume and proof of minimum qualifications. Visit the
web site at www.pinecountymn.gov/jobs to complete an online application by 4:30pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Pine County Personnel System
Classification: Case Aide
Pay Grade: Grade 5: $21.96/hour - $27.60/hour DOQ
Rating Method: The hiring process will include a formal interview and may include testing and/or other
methods of selection.
Closing Date: Wednesday, December 03, 2025 @ 4:30 pm