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Open Public Meetings

Broad Hospital District Expertise

The member cities and townships come from Pine County. New Dosey Township voted to join the Hospital District in 2014. The following are the member communities.

The North Pine Area Hospital District Board is now composed of 19 individuals appointed/elected by their respective cities or townships, plus one at-large member.  They are responsible for ensuring access to quality health care in this area. The current Board is made up of long-time residents with deep knowledge of the community and individuals with extensive management and health system backgrounds.

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North Pine Area Member Cities & Townships

CITIES
Askov
Bruno
Finlayson
Hinckley
Sandstone
Willow River
TOWNSHIPS
Arlone
Clover
Danforth
Dell Grove
Finlayson
Hinckley
New Dosey
Ogema
Park
Partridge
Pine Lake
Sandstone

North Pine Area Hospital District Territory

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Current Board Member Cities & Townships

CITIES

Andrew Degerstrom-Hanley

Askov

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Doug Blechinger

Bruno

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Dennis Liebelt

Finlayson

 

Doug Driver

Hinckley

 

Ron Osladil

Sandstone

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Dr. Chris A. Ketchmark

Willow River

TOWNSHIPS
Jim Frye
Arlone

Vacant
Clover

Barb Fischer
Danforth

Brenda Langseth-Perrault
Dell Grove

Vacant
Finlayson

Jim Frye
Hinckley

Robin Fornengo
New Dosey

Michael Waggoner
Ogema

Linda Kvasnicka
Park

Tony Ecklund
Partridge

Chris Olson
Pine Lake

Catherine Colsrud
Standstone

Debrah Hultman
District at Large
Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes

North Pine Area Hospital
Board Meeting Minutes

If you are interested in seeing any meeting minutes, please contact Kris Sundberg by clicking on the link below.

Pine Healthcare Campus

 705 Lundorff Drive, Sandstone, MN 55072

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North Pine Area Hospital District

501 Main Street North, Sandstone, MN 55072 

info@pinehospitaldistrict.com

Pine County Health and Human Services
 

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE


Eligibility Worker/LONG TERM CARE SPECIALIST – ELIGIBILITY WORKER

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Social Worker – Children’s Mental Health Case Manager

Position: Social Worker Location: Position may be eligible for telework

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Union: AFSCME Health & Human Services FLSA Status: Full-time, non-exempt (37.5 hrs/week)

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Ability to comprehend complex screening criteria, assess situations based on the criteria, assimilate and process information which is not presented in a concurrent fashion, and to make recommendations for disposition of this information. Prepares various reports, summaries, findings, etc. on cases. Consults with psychiatrists, attorneys and others regarding cases. Coordinates services for children who qualify for Children’s Mental Health Case Management

Services.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology,

sociology or closely related field or;

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one year of

experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency.

• Also, valid Driver’s License and appropriate certification and licensure.

 

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, June 03, 2026.

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Pine County Personnel System

Classification: County Agency Social Worker

Pay Grade: Grade 10: $30.26/hour - $39.34/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, June 03 @ 4:30 pm

Pine County Health and Human Services 
 
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

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