Hinckley is situated along the Grindstone River in Pine County, at the junction of Interstate Highway 35 and Minnesota Highway 48, about halfway between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Duluth. County Road 61 passes through the center of the city. Portions of the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation are within and adjacent to the city. Before white settlers moved into the area, it was settled by the Ojibwe. When European-Americans came, the area was heavily forested. The Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad constructed its lines to Hinckley in 1869, and the community was founded as a railroad village in 1885. Both the village and the surrounding township were named for Isaac Hinckley, who was a president of the railroad. Hinckley Township was organized in 1872. By 1894, the village and township were prosperous, largely due to its lumber industry, which was transported by rail. On September 1 of that year, the Great Hinckley Fire destroyed Hinkley and other northeastern Minnesota towns, and today the Hinckley Fire Museum tells the story of this fire. The fire destroyed the area’s timber, after which the area’s economy began to be based on agriculture, growing potatoes, fruits and vegetables. A dairy industry grew from the clover that became abundant in the region. In recent years however, agriculture has become far less important. The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe opened the Grand Casino Hinckley in 1992. The city’s population has risen each census year, with the exception of 1900, following the fire, and slight decreases in 1960 and 1990. Hinckley is just north of Mission Creek, and the city shares a school district with Finlayson, about eighteen miles to the north. Other nearby communities include Beroun, Brook Park, Cloverdale, Friesland, Kroschel, Sandstone, and Quamba. Grantsburg, Wisconsin is just under thirty-five miles southeast of Hinckley.
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The official municipal web site offers a history, profile, and highlights of the town, with an overview of city services, codes and ordinances, meeting agendas and minutes, election information, and a calendar of events. Area attractions and organizations are highlighted, and public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.hinckley.govoffice2.com/
Located next to the 18th tee of the Grand National Golf Course in Hinckley, Minnesota, the bed and breakfast facility caters to those seeking a facility for retreats and workshops. Its lodging facilities, meeting areas, and crafting rooms are highlighted, with rates, photographs, and additional details.
http://www.countrygardenretreat.com/
Offering residential senior care, the Hinckley, Minnesota facility provides specialized care based on the needs of its residents, including private rooms and a full-time RN on staff. Its location, office hours and contacts are posted, and its services are described, along with testimonials and photographs.
http://www.elderwoodofhinckley.com/
Built with scrapbooking in mind, the Hinckley, Minnesota facility can also host other events, such as for small business owners, writers, and others. The accommodations are described in detail, with photographs, guest information, a map showing its location, rates, and an online reservation form.
http://www.heritageplacemn.net/
Hinckley Area Chamber of Commerce
Incorporated in 1957, the non-profit membership organization is made up of business owners and managers in the Hinckley, Minnesota region. Membership policies and the benefits of membership, a member directory, meeting schedules, and a calendar of events are published to the site, along with a guide to the community.
http://www.hinckleychamber.com/
Hinckley Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Serving the Hinckley, Minnesota community, the congregation is affiliated with the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist denomination. Both the denomination and local church are featured, with an introduction to the pastor, service schedules, a calendar of events, and contacts.
http://www.hinckleysda.com/
Maintained by the Hinckley Convention and Visitors Bureau, the site offers a guide and promotional information relating to the city, including a history of the community, map, discount coupons, and a guide to local hotels and motels, restaurants, lounges, attractions, and a business and church directory.
http://www.hinckleymn.com/
Headquartered in Hinkley, the rural public school district serves an area of east-central Minnesota that includes the cities of Hinckley and Finlayson, offering a PK-12th grade curriculum through Hinckley-Finlayson High School, Hinckley Elementary School, and Finlayson Elementary School.
http://www.hf.k12.mn.us/
Pathfinder Village - St. Croix
The private owner’s association governs the 640-acre reserved wilderness community outside of Hinckley, Minnesota. A profile of the association, the facilities and amenities are given, along with informational articles, property available for sale, photographs, maps, a member directory and meeting schedule.
http://www.pathfindervillage.net/
Woodland Trails Bed & Breakfast
Situated near the Wisconsin border, outside of Hinckley, Minnesota, the B&B is in a wooded area overlooking Grace Lake Too, a private pond. Directions and an overview of the facilities are put forth, including a list of amenities, area attractions and recreational opportunities, photographs, rates, and a blog.
http://woodlandtrails.net/
