Pine Technical & Community College

08/24/2026

"Starting out or starting over" started today.🌲

It’s more than a line in our mission statement, it’s what PTCC is all about.

Today marked the first day of fall semester, bringing new students, new goals, new opportunities and new beginnings to campus. Whether you’re starting out or starting over, we’re glad you chose PTCC.

Welcome back, students!

08/24/2026

We will be at the Minnesota State Fair August 31 from 3-9 pm in the Education Building. Come say hi if you are in the area!

Mark your calendars! The colleges and universities of Minnesota State will be at the Fair! Come check us out and talk higher education and your future.

08/21/2026

Don’t miss out on this FREE opportunity!

FREE Nursing Assistant Course - Last Grant-Funded Opportunity!

Ready to start a rewarding career in healthcare? Enroll in our FREE Nursing Assistant Course through the Drive for Five Grant!

Course Dates: September 7, 2026 - November 15, 2026

Hands-On Training
Prepare for an In-Demand Healthcare Career
Start a Meaningful Career Helping Others

This will be the LAST Nursing Assistant class offered through the Drive for Five Grant. Don't miss this final opportunity to receive grant-funded training.
Seats are limited, so please fill out the form in the link below and Di will call you with the next steps.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...

Learn more at pine.edu/cts/healthcare-wellness
Or call Di at 320-629-4543 for more information.

08/21/2026

A few hundred clicks later, we’ve got a whole lot of fresh faculty headshots and approximately zero chill because fall semester starts on Monday! We’re ready! Are you?

08/20/2026

This week, we celebrated the dedication and commitment of the incredible people who make PTCC a special place to learn, work and grow.

Congratulations to our team on your milestones of years served (from left to right in the picture):
• Brittany Rappl, Nursing Faculty | 5 years
• Kristin Madigan, Dean of Nursing | 15 years
• Janet Kinney, Mathematics Faculty | 15 years
• Joe Mulford, President
• Jen Rancour, Director of Dual Enrollment | 10 years
• Chris Morgan, Cyber Security & Information Systems Faculty | 10 years
• Alexis Grinde, Biology Faculty | 20 years
• Eric Jensen, Biology Faculty | 15 years

We also want to recognize Ann Boldt, Developmental Reading/Composition Faculty, for an incredible 17 years of service to PTCC, including her leadership as President of Minnesota State College Faculty and her dedication to leading and supporting our college community.

Thank you all for the years of service, leadership and commitment you’ve given to our students and PTCC. Congratulations!

08/20/2026

This week, PTCC faculty and staff came together for In-Service, focusing on campus updates, professional development, and preparing for a successful fall semester.

Today, our Concurrent Enrollment instructors continued that work with a professional development day featuring keynote speaker Kelly Brinkman of BridgeWorks, exploring education and best practices across generational differences.

We’re learning, preparing, and getting excited to welcome students back to campus next week!

08/20/2026

08/18/2026

Another day of Program Orientations is in the books in preparation for fall semester!

We’re just days away from the first day of classes on August 24! We can’t wait to welcome everyone to campus and see our classrooms, labs, and student spaces come to life.

08/11/2026

Our students are building something amazing!

We’re proud to see PTCC students putting their skills to work on the new cabins coming to Robinson Quarry Park in Sandstone.

Through our partnership with the City of Sandstone, MN and the University of Minnesota, U of M students are developing the designs, and PTCC students will bring those plans to life through hands-on construction.

This is what career-connected education looks like: real projects, real experience, and students building something that will benefit our community for years to come. 🌲

The City of Sandstone is working hard with multiple teams, multiple projects, and multiple dollars to improve Robinson Quarry Park, also known as “The Quarry.”

08/11/2026