Pine River is in Cass County, in upper central Minnesota. Minnesota Highways 84 and 371 are the main routes through the city, but there are also several county roads connecting Pine River to nearby communities. Pine River is on the south shores of Norway Lake, adjacent to Chickamaw Beach, and on both banks of the river for which it was named. Jenkins is about six miles southeast, Backus about ten miles northwest, and Pontoria about thirteen miles north of Pine River. The first settlers to come to Pine River were involved in logging and trading furs. The fur traders began coming to the area in the early 1700s, predominantly with the Northwest Company When the Red River routes began to open the area up for trade, lumbering became important in the late 1800s and early 1900s. These industries gave way to an agricultural economy as the forest resources were depleted, and today the city depends largely on tourists, as it has become a major resort area, given the fact that more than four hundred lakes are located within thirty miles of the city. Located on what was then the corner of Barclay Township and Pine River Township, Pine River was incorporated as a village in 1901. A post office was established there in 1877. Pine River Township remains a separate political entity, and includes the western edge of the city of Pine River. Topics related either to the city or the township are appropriate for this category.
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Open six days a week, the flower shop is on Barclay Avenue Southeast in Pine River, Minnesota. Offering floral arrangements for holidays and special occasions, as well as custom arrangements, live plants, and other products, the flower shop delivers to the Pine River area. Orders may be placed through the site twenty-four hours a day, by telephone, or at the shop. Its hours of operation are posted.
http://www.gandsplants.com/
Situated on Whitefish Lake, the resort features a choice of fifteen cabins, of different sizes and layouts, including one that sleeps seventeen. Photos of the cabins and surrounding area are featured, and its seasonal rates are posted to the site. A resort map is presented, and an availability calendar is included, along with information about its two pontoon boats, area fishing, and other activities.
http://www.heathsresort.com/
Located on State Highway 371, the Pine River, Minnesota auto dealership specializes in the sale of new Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, vans and hybrids, and also carries a selection of pre-owned vehicles. Its inventory of new, used, certified pre-owned vehicles, and special offers may be viewed online, and searched by price range, year or model. Finance options are posted, and its service and parts departments are featured.
http://houstonfordpineriver.com/
The annual four-day August music festival in Pine River, Minnesota is hosted and sponsored by the Pine River Area Foundation and local businesses and individuals. Advance tickets may be purchased through the site, and gate prices are posted to the site, along with a schedule, featured bands, sponsors, and volunteer opportunities. A map showing the location of the fairgrounds is included, and photos of past events are displayed.
http://www.lakesbluegrassfestival.com/
Published in Pine River, Minnesota, the weekly newspaper covers Pine River, Pequot Lakes, Backus, Breezy Point, Crosslake, Hackensack, Jenkins, Lake Shore, and Nisswa, offering news and sports stories, information from local schools, churches and businesses, opinion columns, classifieds, and a calendar of events, although full access to its content requires a subscription.
http://www.pineandlakes.com/
Pine River Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a non-profit membership organization headquartered in a log building in Pine River, Minnesota. Made up of business owners and others in the Pine River area, the organization advocates for the business interests of its members and the community at large, and provides networking opportunities. Area maps, a brief history of the area, and a business directory are featured.
http://www.pinerivermn.com/
Locally owned and operated, the Pine River grocery store offers a wide array of name brand products, bakery items, fresh meat, and a deli section, as well as a gas station and convenience store. Its location, hours of operation, and contacts, as well as its departments, brands, weekly advertising, discount coupons and promotional items. Employment opportunities are posted.
http://www.pineriverfamilymarket.com/
The Pine River area includes more than four hundred lakes within thirty miles. The official municipal web site presents a brief profile and history of the community, along with demographics, a staff directory, council meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, election data, ordinances, and a calendar of local events, a photo gallery, announcements, and public notices.
http://cityofpineriver.org/
Features an overview of this Pine River, Minnesota hotel. Includes guest rooms, services and amenities along with several photographs. Find rates, room availability and make reservations online. Guest reviews, policy information, and special offers are highlighted. Choice Hotel's Choice Privileges Rewards program is discussed, and customer support information is included.
http://www.rodewayinn.com/hotel-pine_river-minnesota-MN078
Featuring thirteen housekeeping cottages of various sizes, layouts and occupancies, the resort is on Lake Winnibigoshish near Pine River, Minnesota. Seasonal and nightly camping is also available. Photos and description are presented, along with its cabin, camping and watercraft rentals, reservation policies and an availability calendar. The lake and fishing opportunities are highlighted.
http://www.thepinesresort.com/
Affiliated with Converge North Central, the Baptist camp began in the 1940s with one camp in the Brainerd area, which opened in 1947. Because Trout now has multiple locations and camps, its name was changed to the plural, and is headquartered in Pine River, Minnesota. Its locations, summer camps, retreats, and rentals are featured, along with a history of the program and employment opportunities.
http://troutlakecamps.org/
