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Howie on Local Media: Pine Knot News racks up statewide honors, KBJR the gold standard in regional television news

Howie on Local Media: Pine Knot News racks up statewide honors, KBJR the gold standard in regional television news

Unlike many small papers hollowed out by budget cuts or distant ownership, the Pine Knot’s modest downtown office remains a lively hub. Readers drop by to pay subscriptions, slip engagement announcements over the counter, or tip off staff to the next big council fight.

Out of many, one community paper

Out of many, one community paper

"Five of us chipped in money to make it happen: Rose Chu, Tim Franklin, Ann Markusen, Pete Radosevich and myself." -- Pine Knot News Editor Jana Peterson

Howie's Best in Local Media, Community Relations

WDIO.com has received the title of Northland's Best Local News, Weather, and Sports Website. The site is renowned for its superior, professional, and reliable hyper-local content. The Lift, airing on 10/13 and hosted by the local media sensation Baihly Warfield, is ranked number one in the

Pine Knot News earns 28 Minnesota Newspaper Association awards

"It's fun being recognized by our peers, but that's not why we do it. We love covering the news and making sure our readers know what's going on." -- Pine Knot News editor Jana Peterson