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Pine River Welcomes You! The Pine River area welcomes a multitude of year-round visitors each year. And it’s easy to understand what draws so many tourists to our region, especially the natural setting and rich natural resources, including 435 lakes that surround a 35-mile radius of Pine River. The area hosts many annual events in all seasons, including Summerfest, Lakes Bluegrass Festival and Cass County Fair in the height of summer, Fall Festival in autumn, the Parade of Lights to welcome winter, and a popular farmers market to celebrate spring. The chamber’s popular Duck Races at the city dam will take a hiatus this summer because of a long-planned construction project at the Pine River Dam, but look for these races to return in 2022. Pine River offers a variety of retail establishments - hardware, gift shops, restaurants and bakeries, bait 4
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shops, and thrift and antique shops. Our community offers various services like tree removal, plumbers, electricians, auto body and repair shops and construction companies. Other important services include a medical clinic and pharmacies, dentists, home care for the elderly and real estate professionals. We also have a great school system as home of the Pine River-Backus Tigers. Pine River, which was established in 1873, is proud of its history. Beginning as a trading post alongside the Minneapolis International Falls Railroad, founder George Barclay helped establish the town along the beautiful, pine tree filled shores of the Pine River. A highlight of our region is the Paul Bunyan Trail, the longest contiguous hard surfaced trail in Minnesota. Pine River is the “birthplace” of the multi-use trail as the Pine River Chamber became the first
organization in 1983 to get behind the project that would convert the vacated rail line into a 120-mile recreational trail. Stop by our Pine River Chamber Information Center, open year-round and located along the Paul Bunyan Trail in downtown Pine River just off Highway 371 at the stoplights. The center provides maps and brochures about the area, and has public restrooms. We have historical information and publications dedicated to fishing, biking and golfing. Plus we offer maps for public accesses, state trails and parks, and ATV and motorcycle routes. Thousands of visitors and local residents have visited the information center since its grand opening in 2000. The chamber welcomes you to stop by the information center and learn more about our area. Pine River welcomes you!
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Table of Contents
Welcome Letter.......................................... 4 Calendar of Events..................................... 7 Community Events...............................8-13 Duck Races............................................... 8 Summerfest............................................. 8 Lakes Bluegrass Festival.......................... 9 Arts Off 84............................................. 10 Fall Festival............................................ 10 Parade of Lights..................................... 11 Good Samaritan Bowling Fundraiser... 12 Pine River Market Square..................... 12 Cass County Fair.................................... 12 Block Party............................................. 13 Pine River Area Garage Sale.................. 13 Backus Corn Fest................................... 13 Lutefisk Dinner...................................... 13 Pine River Walking Tour.................... 14-17 Find unique shopping and services......... 18 Pine River offers lots to do...................... 19 Dining in Pine River & Map............... 20-21 Recreation & Maps............................. 22-27 Canoeing/kayaking................................ 22 Fishing................................................... 23 Hunting.................................................. 23 Golfing.................................................... 23 Skating................................................... 23 Camping................................................. 23 Area Trail Maps..................................... 24 Trails...................................................... 25 Cut Lake Trail Map................................ 25 6
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Goose Lake Trail Map............................ 26 Skiing............................................... 25-26 Snowmobiling........................................ 27 ATVing................................................... 27 Spider Lake Trail Map........................... 27 ATV enthusiasts find Foot Hills State Forest........................................... 28 Pine River - Birthplace of Paul Bunyan Trail.................................. 29 Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway....................... 30 Pine River waterway................................. 31 Resorts, Motels, Campgrounds, Fairways................................................. 32 Area Map.................................................. 33 Pine River is open year-round................. 34 Pine River-Backus Schools....................... 35 Essentia Health Clinic and Pharmacy..... 36 Senior living opportunities...................... 37 Happy Dancing Turtle/Hunt Utilities Group..................................................... 38 Phone numbers........................................ 39 Parks........................................................ 39 DNR license agents.................................. 39 ATMs......................................................... 39 Recycling................................................... 40 Churches................................................... 40 Business resources................................... 40 Membership Directory & Advertisers...................................... 41-42 Pine River Public Library......................... 43 Pine River Airport.................................... 43
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gavin Gensmer – Executive Director MEMBERS: Beverly Kramp - Secretary, Henry’s Woodworking Stephanie Horst - Treasurer, Pine River State Bank Deb Adkins - Pine River Good Samaritan Society Renee Stranne - Pine River Mini Storage Travis Grimler - Pineandlakes Echo Journal Dan Pflugshaupt - Lakeplace.com-Gallery of Homes Realtors Craig Anderson - Trussworthy Components Gretchen Koering - Hanneken Insurance Kathy Hoefs - Anderson Farm Event Barn Jay Cline - First National Bank North Kari Crimmons - North Pointe Realty Mackenzie Sepin - Select Therapy PINEANDLAKES ECHO JOURNAL STAFF PUBLISHER Pete Mohs - pete.mohs@brainerddispatch.com ADVERTISING: Kathy Bittner Lee - kathy.bittnerlee@pineandlakes.com EDITOR Nancy Vogt - nancy.vogt@pineandlakes.com STAFF WRITER Travis Grimler - travis.grimler@pineandlakes.com GRAPHIC DESIGN/LAYOUT Chris Johnson, Forum Communications Our thanks to Gavin Gensmer, Pine River Chamber of Commerce executive director, and the chamber board for their assistance with this project. @2021 Pineandlakes Echo Journal This publication is produced and copyrighted by the Pineandlakes Echo Journal, a division of Forum Communications. Printed by Forum Communications Printing of Fargo, North Dakota.
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Calendar of Events 2021
AUGUST
Friday afternoon Duck Races are canceled this summer for a Pine River dam construction project. 6-7 - Pine River Community Garage Sale Oodles of garage sales all over town. 7 - Backus all-class reunion 14 - Backus Corn Fest Celebrate with Colonel Cobber by participating in fun activities, including a craft and flea market, bake sale and games, corn on the cob feast, parade and fireworks. 25-29 - Lakes Bluegrass Festival Featuring national and regional bluegrass bands at a new site just north of Pine River with camping available. Visit www. lakesbluegrassfestival.com.
SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY
20-28 - Back to Basics Event Happy Dancing Turtle’s 15th annual sustainable living event will be held virtually this year on Feb. 20-28 with virtual keynote and workshop presentations to watch from home.
APRIL
4 - Community Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m. at Forbes Park, Highway 84, Pine River. 10 - Miss Pine River Scholarship Pageant 6:30 p.m., Pine River-Backus School
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Friday afternoon Duck Races are canceled this summer for a Pine River dam construction project. 18-19 - Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre 7 p.m. June 18 and 10 a.m. June 19 at Pine River-Backus School - see two performances of “Beauty and the Beast” featuring local children. 24-27 - Cass County Fair Midway games and rides, 4-H exhibits, animals, grandstand events, bluegrass music & food.
JULY
1 - Backus Firemen’s Smelt & Fish Fry 4 p.m. start at the Backus Fire Hall. 3 - Good Sam Bowling Fundraiser Bowlers receive pledges to help benefit local Good Samaritan Society care centers and hospice, held at Community Bowl & Pizzeria. 7-9 - Pine River-Backus Community Education presents the play, “Princess and the Pea” 10 - Annual Distinguished Service Chamber Member Banquet. 15 - Fishing opener Die-hard anglers head to the lakes. 27 - Take A Kid Fishing Day Sponsored by the Pine River Lions Club, youngsters are introduced to the art and science of angling. 28 - FRIDAYS through Sept. 24: Pine River Market Square farmers and crafters market 2:30-5:30 p.m. featuring locally grown produce, baked goods and crafts along the Paul Bunyan Trail in front of the Pine River Depot. 28 - FRIDAYS through Sept. 24: Pine River Railway Depot is open for tours 31 - Memorial Day Services Ceremonies held at 9:30 a.m. at the Pine River Dam, 10:30 a.m. at the Pine River Cemetery and 11:30 a.m. at the Swanburg Cemetery.
Friday afternoon Duck Races are canceled this summer for a Pine River dam construction project. 21-25 - Summerfest Pine River’s signature summer event that includes fun events and a parade. 22 - Heritage Group North presents Lost Pine River’s Celebration of Schools. 23-24 - Pine River Art Show Features a variety of quality paintings and other visual expressions at The Warehouse. 23-24 - Our Lady of Lourdes Rhubarb Fest 23-25 - Pine River Library book sale 24 - United Methodist Church walkin’ tacos & bake sale 24-25 - Pine River Summerfest softball tournament 25 - Backus fly-in pancake breakfast 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Backus Airport, with proceeds benefiting the Backus Fire Department and First Responders. 28 - Block Party 6-8 p.m. at The Warehouse, 300 Norway Ave., 218-587-2021. 31 - Pie on Park Avenue Have a delicious piece of pie at this annual Pine River Library fundraiser.
4-5 Arts Off 84 Art Crawl Follow the signs on Highway 84, northeast of Pine River. Visit www. artsoff84.com. 9 - Tea at the Station 2-4 p.m., Pine River Depot, RSVPs required 18 - Pine River Fall Festival
OCTOBER
Date to be announced - Delta Waterfowl Banquet. 4 - Go Pine River Dinner 9 - First Lutheran Church Lutefisk Dinner No upright Norwegian (or Norwegian-wannabe) would miss this event featuring lutefisk, meatballs and all the fixings. 9 - Indoor Pine River Market Square farmers and crafters market 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Warehouse. 31 - Halloween Party 3-5 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Society in Pine River.
NOVEMBER
7 - Firearms deer hunting opener The Pine River area boasts thousands of acres of county, state and federal land. 13 - Indoor Pine River Market Square farmers and crafters market 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Warehouse.
DECEMBER
4 - First Lutheran Church cookie walk 9 a.m.-noon 4 - Pine River Legion Auxiliary Arts & Crafts Sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 4 - Community Children’s Shopping Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m., United Methodist Church 11 - Pine River “Shop Local Day” 11 - Parade of Lights events Be part of the glittering floats, cheerful carolers and spirit of the season as Pine River lights up the town with many events, including a lighted parade at 5 p.m.
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Community Events Duck Races
This popular Friday event through summer will return in 2022 Pine River’s famous Duck Races that are traditionally held Friday afternoons through summer will take a hiatus in summer 2021 because of a construction project at the Pine River Dam on Barclay Avenue where the races take place each June through August. Come back in 2022 to watch as cans full of duck decoys are dumped over the edge of the bridge into the
river current below. Cheer on the ducks from the riverbank as they float down the Pine River to the finish line. The grand prize winner is crowned the “Duke or Duchess of Duck” and receives a crown, scepter and a prize. Duck Races are sponsored each summer by the Pine River Chamber of Commerce and Riverview Church Youth Group.
Summerfest
Celebrate summer at this longtime event Wednesday-Sunday, July 21-25, 2021
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Sept 4 & 5, 2021 Labor Day Weekend Pine River to Longville
Pine River celebrates the height of summer in style with its annual Summerfest celebration Wednesday-Sunday, July 21-25. A full slate of activities awaits residents and visitors during Pine River’s largest summer festival featuring fun for the entire family. Activities include an art show along with arts and crafts displays, merchant sidewalk sales, flea market, library book sale, farmers and crafters market and, of course, music and food. The Catholic church hosts its annual Rhubarb Fest and United Methodist Church offers “walkin’ tacos.” First Lutheran Church sponsors a bake sale, and pie and dessert in the park. Saturday attractions include kids activities, a Classic Car and Tractor Show, fire department open house and the Summerfest Parade that winds its way downtown to Barclay Avenue. The weekend concludes Sunday with the Summerfest Softball Tournament finals. The chamber sponsors this annual fun event.
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Lakes Bluegrass Festival New festival site ready for bluegrass enthusiasts Wednesday-Sunday, Aug. 25-29, 2021
The 15th annual Lakes Bluegrass Festival will take place at its new location Wednesday-Sunday, Aug. 25-29. The Lakes Music and Events Park sits on about 30 acres of land, just 1 mile north of its previous location at the Cass County Fairgrounds adjacent to the Paul Bunyan Trail. The Pine River Area Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and owner/operators of the festival, bought the property in 2019 and significant improvements were made to the site. When COVID-19 forced postponement of the 2020 event, the festival committee re-doubled improvement efforts, intending to have approximately 140 electrical campsites, numerous non-electrical campsites, plus water availability, an RV dump station, stage, workshop and entertainer pavilions and food court pavilion.
The campsites are much larger than the previous site and many have trees. The main festival activities run Aug. 25-29, but campers are welcome Aug. 20-Sept. 2. The main stage music starts at 5 p.m. Thursday and will run through 4 p.m. Sunday. The lineup features the best in national and regional bluegrass groups, including The Appalachian Road Show (Georgia), Alan Bibey and Grasstowne (South Carolina), High Fidelity (Tennessee), The Farm Hands (Tennessee), Firebox Bluegrass Band (Illinois), High Plains Tradition (Colorado), Phillip Steinmetz and his Sunny Tennesseans (Tennessee), The Punches (Missouri), That Dalton Gang (Missouri, and Sarah Mae and the Birkland Boys, Blue Groove Bluegrass, Shaffers Lost 40, and Tim and Cindy & Friends, all of Minnesota.
The festival features instruction workshops taught by the musicians, impromptu jam sessions throughout the grounds, camping, food and more. The show goes on rain or shine as the concert area includes large tents for shade or inclement weather. Festival-goers should bring a lawn chair, relax and hear some of the most accomplished bluegrass music artists in the world! Flexible ticket packages are available (in advance or at the gate) from a single day, single evening or various weekend packages. Kids are free and teenagers are just $10 for any length stay. Camping is available for an additional fee. For tickets and more information, visit www.lakesbluegrassfestival.com or call 844-620-GRAS (4727).
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Art lovers will love this Art Crawl | Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 4-5, 2021 Spend part of your Labor Day weekend traveling 25 miles of scenic, winding road for the 14th annual Arts Off 84 Art Crawl, on tap for Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 4-5. The Art Crawl stretches along Highway 84 from Pine River to Longville. More than 80 participating artists offer their artworks for sale in art forms that include painting, photography, furniture, glass, jewelry, pottery, ceramics, wood carvings, woodwork, handmade soaps and lotions, metal, wire, stone, cement, fiber, paper, leather, homemade canned and baked goods, and upcycled items. Artists who participate in this event create high-end art, as well as quality, handcrafted items. Quality is the No. 1 priority and only handmade items are
accepted for the juried event. Signs will be posted to direct motorists to the various sites in the Art Crawl. Starting in July, artist directories are available throughout the Brainerd and Walker areas, including the Pine River Chamber of Commerce, Longville Chamber of Commerce and many area businesses. The directory also includes the map of the five artist locations. View artist biographies and photos of their work at www.artsoff84.com. The concept of Arts Off 84 is to celebrate a wide range of art appreciation. Artists interested in participating in the Art Crawl can email artsoff84@yahoo.com, or visit www.artsoff84.com for registration materials and more information.
Fall Festival Enjoy change of seasons with outdoor fun Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021
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Parade of Lights Welcome the holiday season |Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 Bundle up and line the streets to watch a winter parade featuring sparkling floats decorated in holiday lights, and then wrap up a festive day by watching fireworks light up the crisp winter sky. The annual Parade of Lights event is a festive way to welcome the holidays each year. The Saturday, Dec. 11, event features the parade at 5 p.m. down Barclay Avenue, featuring a different theme each year and Pine River Chamber of Commerce gift certificates worth $100 for Best Use of Lights in Theme and Overall Best Use of Lights. After the parade, an open house at the Pine River Chamber Information Center offers free hot chocolate, hot apple cider and Christmas cookies. The First Lutheran Church youth group sells hot dogs and nachos. Find a yuletide bonfire just outside the Historic Depot and chamber information center to keep you warm for the
fireworks. At 6:30 p.m., a fireworks display crackles in the night air behind Pine River State Bank. Earlier in the day, various events include Lunch with Santa at the Pine River American Legion. It’s also “Shop Local Day” Dec. 11 in Pine River. Pick up a passport, get it stamped by participating businesses and be eligible to win a $200 grand prize at the end of the day. On Saturday, Dec. 4, the Pine River American Legion hosts its annual arts and craft sale, First Lutheran Church hosts its cookie walk, and United Methodist Church hosts its Community Children’s Shopping Day, where children in sixth grade and under can choose from a variety of $1 gifts and get free wrapping. Celebrate the holidays in Pine River at this Pine River Chamber-sponsored event!
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Market Square Good Samaritan farmers and Bowling crafters market Fundraiser Fridays, May 28-Sept. 24, 2021
Monday, May 3, 2021 The Good Samaritan Bowl takes place Monday, May 3, at the Community Bowl & Pizzeria in Pine River. This annual event, always held the first Monday in May, allows bowlers to raise pledges that benefit local Good Samaritan Society care centers and hospice. Besides putting together a bowling team, other ways to support this fundraiser are to buy raffle tickets, bid at the silent auction or stop by the Community Bowl and buy something to eat that day.
Pine River Market Square is a farmers and crafters market that’s open from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays, May 28-Sept. 24, alongside the Paul Bunyan Trail in front of the Pine River Depot near the Information Center. Vendors provide fresh produce, starter plants, bread and other baked goods, processed chickens and more, all grown within 50 miles of Pine River, as well as handcrafted items. Indoor markets will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 9 and Nov. 13, at The Warehouse. For more information, including vending information, visit www. prmarketsquare.wordpress.com or email prmarketsquare@gmail.com.
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The annual Cass County Fair will run Thursday-Sunday, June 24-27, at the Cass County Fairgrounds in Pine River, just off Highway 371. In operation since 1905, the fair features grandstand events, 4-H livestock and other exhibits, a midway filled with carnival rides, a talent contest, bluegrass music, food and a beer garden. Past years grandstand attractions have included bull riding, pig races and baja rallies.
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Block Party at The Warehouse Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Riverview Church and The Warehouse will host the annual Block Party on Wednesday, July 28, at The Warehouse, 307 Norway Ave., Pine River. This family fun night from 6-8 p.m. features games and prizes, face painting, hair beading, food and entertainment, all for free.
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Backus Corn Fest Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021
Celebrated since 1976, the annual Backus Corn Fest event is Saturday, Aug. 14. The day is filled with fun activities for the entire family, including a craft and vendor fair, parade, and a delicious corn feed dinner with corn, ham, wild rice hotdish, potato salad and watermelon at the fire hall. There are kids games and prizes, and a fishing contest. A corn-eating contest is part of the day’s festivities as well. Evening activities include a street dance and beer garden, culminating in a fireworks show at dusk. For more information, visit www.backuscornfest.com.
Lutefisk dinner
First Lutheran Church Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 First Lutheran Church in Pine River will host its annual Lutefisk & Meatball Supper from 3:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9. Supper includes all-you-can-eat lutefisk, meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy, rutabagas, coleslaw and beverage. There will be lefse for sale while it lasts. The church is at 309 Second St. N.
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Visit Pine River on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6-7, for the annual Pine River Community & Merchant Garage Sale, sponsored by the Pine River Chamber. You’ll be sure to find deals on clothing, furniture, housewares and much more at oodles of garage sales in and around Pine River. Pick up your FREE copy of the sales map in the Echoland Piper Shopper or at the Pine River Information Center at Highway 371 and Barclay Avenue.
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Pine River Walking Tour Pine River began in 1873 when George Barclay opened a trading post on the Leech Lake Trail. In 1894 a logging railroad built north through “Barclay’s Ranch” attracted many
1. PINE RIVER RAILWAY DEPOT C. 1895 • 102 BARCLAY AVE. W. It is appropriate that the walking tour begins and ends here. The depot, erected in 1895, is the oldest building in Pine River and the only one in town deemed eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. A frame structure of simple utilitarian design, the depot underwent several changes through 1913 when a canopy and women’s waiting room were added and the station platform was paved with bricks. The depot was abandoned in 1985, and in 2009 it was relocated to a new site just across the track (the Paul Bunyan Trail) from where it stood for 114 years. The railroad played an active role in attracting immigrants and encouraging settlement.
2. COZY THEATER/NEWSPAPER OFFICE C. 1915 • 109 FIRST ST. S. The Cozy Theater, the town’s first theater, occupied the small, “cozy,” upper floor of this concrete-block building before the era of talkies (movies with soundtracks). In its day the Cozy hosted theatrical performances and recitals and showed silent films. Privies flanked the alley-side of the building. An early town newspaper, the Pine River Sentinel-Blaze, had offices and 14
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settlers and led to the formation of a city. Pine River’s original business district, near the railroad depot, has a rich and colorful history. The walking tour highlights some of the town’s more prominent downtown
structures, several of which no longer exist. Few of the buildings were designed by architects or built in a particular architectural style, yet people took pride in their buildings.
a print shop in the basement. From 1917-20, classes for third and fourth grades of the Pine River School were taught here. The building’s more recent use as a Masonic Lodge hall and Eastern Star chapter ended in 2009.
silent movies (accompanied by a lively piano). The site was previously a boat shop and lumberyard. The hall closed in 1931 shortly after showing its first talking film and reopened in 1934 as the Marlow Theater. Over the years, the large theater building also housed a funeral parlor, beauty shop, pool hall, realty office, Laundromat and the offices of the Pine River Journal. The owners occupied an apartment behind the stage. The Marlow Theater was gutted by fire in 1980.
3. FIRST STATE BANK BUILDING C. 1903 • 200 BARCLAY AVE. The brick building was erected in 1903 for the First State Bank of Pine River, the town’s first bank. The bank later got a national charter before hard times led to its merger with a competing bank in 1924. For more than 100 years this building also housed a series of drugstores, early on in the same room as the bank! The building also hosted a basement barber shop and Pine River’s post office. The large pillars originally at the front of the building now form the entry of the old Pine Ridge Cemetery south of town. 4. HILL HARDWARE BUILDING C. 1916 • 204 BARCLAY AVE. Hill’s Hardware began in a nearby lumber yard in the early 1900s, and later moved to a wood frame structure on Barclay Avenue. When that building burned in 1916, it was replaced by a modern masonry building on the adjacent lot. The hardware store operated until 1971, and in 1973 the building became part of Silbaugh’s Department Store. The building now houses River Fitness. 5. MEMORIAL HALL/MARLOW THEATER C. 1920 • 240 BARCLAY AVE. Memorial Hall was built in 1919-20 to provide rooms for meetings, stage shows and dancing, and showing
6. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH C. 1902 • 348 BARCLAY AVE. The Methodist Church was the first church organized in Pine River. Lots were purchased from city founder Ammarilla Barclay in 1902 for $2, and a missionary grant was secured for church construction. Building the wood-frame church took several years and was hampered when lightning twice struck the bell tower, the second time cracking the bell. The church was dedicated in 1907. The belfry was refurbished in 2009. The beautiful stained glass windows are best viewed from the church interior.
7. PINE RIVER DAM C. 1910 • RIVER STREET Pine River’s homes and businesses were originally lit by oil or gas lamps. In 1910, a dam and hydroelectric plant were built at the head of Barclay
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Pine River School. After the garage burned in 1950, it was replaced by a Ford-Mercury dealership and garage run by the Houston Motor Co. In the late 1950s, Houston’s also sold diving gear and filled SCUBA tanks. Houston’s relocated south of town after 1973. The remodeled building is now occupied by small businesses and the Pine River-Backus Family Center. 11. FARMERS STATE BANK BUILDING C. 1917 • 203 BARCLAY AVE. When this two-story brick building was built in 1917, the street-level corner of the building was occupied by the Farmers State Bank. Later, the Pine River State Bank conducted business in the same space until 1974. Among original occupants was a pharmacy on Barclay Avenue, and a furniture store and funeral parlor on the First Street side. The second floor once contained professional offices and apartments. The Gardiner family has operated businesses at this location since 1935. The original back addition to the building was destroyed by fire in 1973. 12. PINE RIVER ARMY RESERVE ARMORY C. 1921 • 200 FRONT ST. N. In 1921 Pine River was home to one of the first Army Reserve armories in Minnesota, and it was the smallest town in the United States to have an armory. The armory was constructed of concrete blocks made onsite by the resourceful and legendary local builder “Pop” Evans. Almost 2,000 people attended the dedication in May 1922 that featured an address by Minnesota Gov. J.A.O. Preus. The state ceded the armory to the city of Pine River in 1939. The upper floor of the armory contained a stage and a basketball court flanked by bleachers. During the 1950s the basement level held sixth-grade classrooms and the school lunchroom. The city office and fire hall occupied the north end of the building. The armory was razed in 1974. 13. HORSE-DRAWN FIRE ENGINE C. 1919 • 102 BARCLAY AVE. W. This vehicle, a horse-drawn Waterous #6 Class B gasoline fire engine with a Waukesha motor, was built for the city of Pine River in 1919. Until 16
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store under Frank Marsh and Homer Fraser until 1945 when Arvid Lundin bought the building. Siefert and Gartner bought out Lundin in 1948 and established the locker business.
1940 this was the sole engine for the village. It remained in use as an auxiliary engine until its retirement in the mid-1950s. The display shelter was erected by Heritage Group North in 2010.
14. PINE RIVER LEGION CLUB C. 1947 • 400 FRONT ST. S. The Fraser-Nelson Post 613 of the American Legion was organized on March 11, 1947, at the Marlow Club rooms in the Marlow Theater. Col. Robert Miller of the 147th Field Artillery of Brainerd, a prisoner of war in the Bataan, urged the organization of a Legion Post in Pine River. An American Legion Post had been organized in the early 1920s but had been disbanded before World War II. No information about this group was located. 15. BILL DAY’S WELDING SHOP C. 1947 • 206 FRONT ST. S. Bill Day’s Welding Shop occupied this site for many years. The original blacksmith shop that once stood on Barclay Avenue to the north of the Livery and later the Spurrier Hotel was built by Dave Jones in 1902. Succeeding owners were Al Seper, Bill Rohr, Christensen, W.C. (Bill) Day. The original building was later moved to this site and was torn down in 1947. 16. PINE RIVER LOCKER PLANT C. 1928 • 200 FRONT ST. S. The Pine River Locker Plant and Kouba’s Souvenir shop sat on this location. The Locker Plant was built in 1928 by H.I. Davies as the Pine River Seed House. Originally it had been the site of the old Wideman Brothers store. The building was sold in the early 1930s but continued to serve as a feed
17. BARCLAY HOTEL “WHITE ELEPHANT” C. 1894 • 112 FRONT ST. S. The original Barclay Hotel was the hub of activity for passengers arriving by train. The Hotel Barclay or Barclay House, also known as the “White Elephant,” was built for George Barclay in 1894. It burned in December 1915 in a fire that threatened the whole town. 18. FIRST “FILLING STATION” C. 1920 • 100 FRONT ST. S. Pine River’s first “filling station” was built by Vic Sauer. Though gasoline had been available at the village garages, Sauer’s Pyramid station was the original “filling station” in town. The Pine River Oil Company Phillips 66 occupied the same corner for many years. Later a new building was constructed and occupied by Tom Thumb. 19. SPURRIER HOTEL C. 1917 • 103 BARCLAY AVE. The Spurrier Hotel, later called the Lake Region Hotel, was built in 1917 and stood until 1964 when it was torn down to make way for the eventual Highway 371 widening. 20. DURKEE MANUFACTURING CO. C. 1940 • 173 BARCLAY AVE. W. Durkee’s Manufacturing Plant, built in 1940, as well as a feed store established in 1916 occupied this location. “Working at Durkees” was a solid career for many local men from 1940 to 1985, with about 150 employees benefiting from the town’s largest local industry. The plant manufactured Wooden Spools for telephone cable, etc. 21. WEFELMEYER PICKLE FACTORY C. 1918 • 201 PARK AVE. W. The Wefelmeyer Pickle Factory once sat on this site. By 1925, which saw “the biggest cucumber crop ever” harvested in the region, Wefelmeyer and Thiessen had main offices in Pine River and “salting stations” in many surrounding communities. Under the name “Queen Brand,” pickles were sold in railcar load lots to local packers throughout the United States.
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25. TABERNACLE CHURCH C. 1954 • 304 NORWAY AVE. The original Tabernacle Church was housed in a small log-sided building. The history of the Riverview Tabernacle goes back to about 1935 when interested Pine River residents met at the Mae Davis home for fellowship and prayer. 22. OUR LADY OF LOURDES C. 1910 • 205 PARK AVE. This was the original location of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, established in 1910. The parish moved into its current location across the alley in 1958. 23. PINE RIVER SCHOOL C. 1913 • 309 JEFFERSON AVE. The Pine River School, both elementary and the high school, were housed in a building on this location beginning in 1913. The combination elementary/high school building was built in 1920. This location was the “home of the Pine River Tigers” until 1961 when the new high school was built in its current location. 24. FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH C.1907 • 300 NORWAY AVE. This building was originally the Pine River Lutheran Church. When the Lutheran congregation built its new church and moved to its location at 309 Second St. N., this building was converted for apartment usage.
28. PINE RIVER CREAMERY COMPANY C. 1913 • 409 NORWAY AVE. The Pine River Creamery, later Land O’Lakes Creamery, was established in 1913. The Pine River Feed Store sat on the opposite side of this corner. Bringing milk to the creamery and grain to be weighed at the feed store were daily/weekly activities for the local farmers.
26. COMMUNITY OIL C. 1936 • 400 BARCLAY AVE. Moulster’s Service Station, which later became Community Oil, was established here in 1936. This is the original building. 27. DAMSITE BAIT AND TACKLE C. 1914 • 417 BARCLAY AVE. The Damsite Bait and Tackle shop sat on this location, established in 1914. The A&W Root Beer Stand, which originally sat on Highway 371 next to the Lake Region (Spurrier) Hotel, was moved to this location in 1963 when the Highway 371 widening project began. Stand quietly here a minute and you can almost hear the sound of the 1960s — the Beatles, the muscle car engines and the car-hop orders of “Two root beers and an order of fries!”
29. CITY PARK RECREATIONAL FACILITY C. 1938 • 304 FIFTH ST. Forbes Park was established here in 1916, named for Eugene Forbes. The log building was a WPA project completed in 1938. The cornerstone tells the details of this project, a great example of Craftsman Style building, popular at that time.
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Find unique shopping and services Take time to explore downtown Pine River While in Pine River, be sure to take some time and spend an afternoon exploring downtown and discovering all it has to offer. Buy flowers or a homemade baked good for your hosts if you’re staying with or visiting friends. Find other gifts or any needed items at our hardware store or auto parts stores. You can find new and secondhand furniture in Pine River, as well as special services such as glass and pipe cutting and everything from soup to nuts! Pine River also offers specialty shops such as an alpaca yarn and knit goods shop. If you’re looking for a car or other vehicle - or parts, full service, body work or tire replacement for a vehicle - you can shop for those businesses right here in Pine River! You can also renew your license plates or purchase ATV or boat
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Pine River offers lots to do • Stop at the Information Center to pick up maps and brochures. • Pick up a bag of doughnuts at the bakery or grocery store. • Hike or bike or snowmobile the Paul Bunyan State Trail. • Attend the weekly duck races on Fridays from late June to mid-August (Returning in 2022.) • Bowl up a storm at Community Bowl and Pizzeria. • Enjoy a picnic beside the Pine River. • Camp at the city park and area campgrounds. • Ride your ATV or snowmobile on Spider Lake trails. • Take a car/bike tour of the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. • Hike or mountain bike the Cut Lake Trails. • Buy your fishing and hunting and ATV licenses. • Fish at the dam or on one of 430 lakes within 30 miles. • Canoe or kayak the Pine River (maps are available at the Information Center). • Swim at the public beach above the dam. • Play bingo, cribbage, meat raffle at the Pine River American Legion. • Practice your basketball shots in the Pine River-Backus Schools lot. • Play disc golf at the Pine River-Backus Schools grounds course. • Check out the geocaching trail along the Paul Bunyan Trail. • Watch the Summerfest Parade (last weekend in July). • Attend the Cass County Fair (last weekend in June). • Visit the farmers market downtown on Fridays (late May-late September). • Check out a book at the Pine River Public Library. • Play ball at fields east of Pine River (County Road 1 East). • Watch birds on the river and in area wooded areas. • Shop downtown stores and Highway 371 stores. • Exercise or take in a class at River Fitness. • Fly your airplane into the Pine River Regional Airport.
• Eat at local and area cafes and restaurants. • Enjoy a vintage soda at GuidePoint Pharmacy on Barclay Avenue. • Shoot trap at the Fish and Game Range. • Hunt thousands of acres of public land. • Take the historic walking tours through Pine River. • Check out the Historic railroad
depot (open Saturdays in summer). • Take a horseback trail ride (Pine River Trail Rides). • Enjoy the annual lutefisk dinner (second Saturday in October at First Lutheran Church). • Attend the Lakes Bluegrass Festival (weekend before Labor Day). • Check out the Community Garage Sale Days (first Friday-Saturday in August). • Take in the activities of our Fall Festival on Sept. 18, 2021. • Take a trip up Highway 84 for the Arts Off 84 Art Crawl (Labor Day weekend). • Skate at the community open air ice rink. • Attend the Parade of Lights and fireworks (second weekend in December).
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Whether you want a quick bite to eat or a leisurely sit-down meal, a good cup of coffee or an ice cream dessert, you can satisfy any craving in Pine River. Start your day with fresh bread, doughnuts, cookies and more at the town’s bakery on Barclay Avenue. If you want a traditional, home-cooked breakfast, try the cafe, also on Barclay Avenue, or the restaurant on the southern edge of town. If you’re out for a good burger, try the already mentioned restaurants as well as the American Legion. Looking for a great pizza? Try any restaurant, as well as the community bowling alley! Indulge your sweet tooth at the bakery, and if you’re craving ice cream Pine River is home to Dairy Queen. Try a vintage soda on the corner building at Barclay Avenue downtown. Pine River has a coffee shop if you’re looking for a hot cup or a fancy coffee. The city also is home to convenience stores and a grocery store with a deli department for snacks and meal planning, as well as a liquor store if you’re looking for adult beverages. There’s no need to venture from Pine River when you’re hungry. We have options from snacks to tide you over to major meals to fill you up.
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Recreation opportunities are endless Outdoor fun abounds
If you like to play outside, come to Pine River. With both the Pine River and the Paul Bunyan State Trail going right through the heart of town, water activities plus more are available to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast’s tastes. The Pine River, which flows through many lakes, including the Whitefish Chain of 14 lakes, is the perfect place to float a canoe or paddle a kayak. Public accesses are conveniently located in Pine River. Each spring, you can watch the Department of Natural Resources set up at the mouth of the river at Whitefish Lake to collect eggs from spawning walleye. If you prefer biking, hiking, running, walking or inline skating, as well as snowmobiling, you’ll want to travel the Paul Bunyan State Trail, which stretches from Brainerd to Bemidji.
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Swimmers and anglers can also visit the city beach and dock on Norway Lake. Outdoor opportunities abound in Pine River. CANOEING/KAYAKING The Pine River is a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources designated canoe route, with nearly 60 miles marked as a water trail for travel. The DNR offers free maps for its water trails that show campsites, mileage, obstructions and portages, and any rapids. Free maps of the Pine River system are available at the Information Center in Pine River. Check at the Information Center for river conditions. The Pine River has only Class I and II rapids, which are easily navigated. The local river is great for both beginning and experienced kayakers and canoeists. Originating north of Backus, the Pine River flows through the city of Pine River, the Whitefish Chain of Lakes and the city of Crosslake enroute to the Mississippi River. Dams are located in Pine River and Crosslake. Along the way, the river drops 85 feet, an average of 2.3 feet per mile. The river’s width varies from 25 feet to 150 feet. Canoe and boating guide maps are available at www.dnr.state.mn.us/ canoeing/pineriver.
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GOLFING The area abounds with golf courses, including Wildwedge Golf and Mini Golf in Jenkins. Wildwedge is a 9-hole golf course and fun mini golf course. Wildwedge is seven miles south of Pine River on Highway 371. Other easily accessible courses are Whitefish Golf Course, Crosswoods Golf in Crosslake, Emily Greens in Emily and Golden Eagle Golf in Fifty Lakes.
FISHING The Pine River area boasts more than 430 lakes of various sizes, all teeming with game fish. Anglers will find walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish, all abundant and ready to take your bait. Public accesses are available on almost all area lakes, making it easy to get your boat into the water. Visit the Pine River Information Center for all area public access maps. HUNTING Pine River is the hub of thousands of acres of public land just made for hunters. Whitetailed deer, bear, ruffed grouse, geese and ducks are always abundant and you’ll find it easy to access public land. Hunting licenses are available at several Pine River Chamber members’ stores throughout the hunting season.
SKATING The city of Pine River has a public ice skating rink located just west of the post office. Skaters can park on the plowed parking lot at the site and skate from daylight until 10 p.m. The rink includes a 16- by 16-foot heated warming house to accommodate large groups. The warming house has shelves and outlets for coffee or hot chocolate makers or roasters. The rink also has a portable toilet. Donations and advertising on the rink boards helped contribute to the project. Donations are still sought for more planned improvements. For updated information on the rink, visit Friends of the Pine River Ice Rink on Facebook. Free skates and helmets are
available through Pine River-Backus Community Education. CAMPING Plenty of camping opportunities exist in and near Pine River: • DNR campground at Spider Lake in the Foot Hills State Forest. • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campground/Recreation Area in Crosslake. • Riverview RV Park at Highway 371 and County Road 44. • Forbes City Park on Highway 84 in Pine River, across from the dam. • Tuck-A-Way Resort & Campground on Lake Hattie.
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Pine River area trails cater to everyone That includes hikers, bikers, snowmobilers, skiers & ATVers
The Pine River area boasts hundreds of miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts who like to hike, bike, walk, snowmobile, ski or ride an all-terrain vehicle. The Spider Lake area is just 10 miles west of Pine River and is known for its miles of ATV and snowmobile trails that wind through the Foot Hills State Forest. Pine River is the “Birthplace of the Paul Bunyan Trail,” with the former railroad bed turned recreation trail traveling directly through Pine River along the west side of Highway 371. You’ll find this trail that runs from Brainerd to Bemidji to be perfect for walking, biking and inline skating in spring, summer and fall, while snowmobiles take over the trail in winter. Pine River also anchors the northwest corner of the popular Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway, a 54-mile route through 14 area jurisdictions that
offers scenic beauty and informational kiosks. You’ll find a couple of hiking venues along this route as well - the Veterans Hiking Trail off County Road 16 and the Uppgaard Wildlife Management Area off County Road 11. SKIING The Cut Lake cross-country ski trail lies just 10.5 miles west of Pine
River on County Road 2, offering 16.5 kilometers of trails that range from easy to difficult. Benches are located throughout the trail system, along with a couple shelters and fireplaces. Other Cass County cross country ski trails include: • Hiram Trail: 8 miles west of Hackensack on County State Aid Highway 6.
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• Goose Lake Trail: Halfway between Hackensack and Longville near the Woodtick Trail. • Washburn Trail: Southeast of Washburn Lake near Outing. The Lake Country Nordic Ski Club grooms cross country ski trails when adequate snow is available. Skiers can also visit the groomed Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center ski trails and the Shingobee Recreation Area trails. These trails are not managed under the state’s
Grants-in-Aid program and do not require a ski pass. To contact the Lake Country Nordic Ski Club, email lakecountrynordic@ gmail.com. Visit http://chitwood1.wix. com/lcnskiclub or http://www.skinnyski.com/trails/ski/ for grooming information. Follow the club on Facebook at Lake Country Nordic Ski Club. Maps for area cross country ski trails are online at www.co.cass.mn.us/ maps/map_trails.html.
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SNOWMOBILING Pine River is the center of some of the greatest snowmobiling in north central Minnesota. The Paul Bunyan Trail travels through Pine River, and snowmobilers use this trail to access other area trails and Snowway One, 10 miles west of Pine River. You’ll find several area snowmobile clubs grooming trails often during the winter when adequate snow is available. Snowmobile maps are available at the Pine River Information Center. FOUR-WHEELING The Spider Lake trails west of Pine River travel 29 miles through the Foot Hills State Forest. From smooth and sandy to rough and rocky, the trails provide a challenging ride as they curve around lakes and ponds, follow ridges and traverse several hills and slopes throughout the forest. ATV trails are open year-round, except on groomed, signed snowmobile trails and during spring thaw. Parking and trail access are located 12 miles west of Pine River to south on Spider McKinley Forest Road. Camping sites are available along the trails as well.
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PARKING: From Pine River: go 12 miles west on Co. Rd. 2, then south 1.5 miles on Spider McKinley Forest Road.
From Leader: go north on Co. Rd. 64 for 11.8 miles. Turn east on 36th St. SW and go 1.3 miles to the parking area.
Foot Hills State Forest at a Glance TRAILS: 8.6 miles cross-country skiing Hiking Mountain Biking 40 miles Class I ATV 40 miles Class II ATV 40 miles off-highway motorcycling 11 miles off-road vehicles
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ATV enthusiasts are finding Foot Hills State Forest Spider Lake trails are popular
As four-wheeling becomes more popular each year, all-terrain vehicle enthusiasts are flocking to the Spider Lake ATV trail system in the heart of the Foot Hills State Forest. Located about 12 miles west of Pine River, the Spider Lake recreation area boasts a 29-mile trail system for all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles and off-highway vehicles, all managed by the Department of Natural Resources. The state forest’s proximity to the St. Cloud and Twin Cities areas makes it a popular recreation spot. The trails are among few in the state that have off-highway vehicle opportunities. State forest roads are also open. If you travel these trails, you’ll find Spider Lake, a unique, isolated lake in a state forest where houses aren’t built up along the undeveloped shores. The 85-acre Spider Lake offers a picnic area and small public access on the lake’s west side, and campsites along the north and east shores. RiderPlanet USA describes the Spider Lake trails on its website as “29 miles of scenic, deep woods trails that loop around numerous lakes and ponds with light to moderate hill climbs, providing plenty of scenic views throughout the forest. Most trails are smooth and hard-packed,
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but ruts, roots and rocks are common, which can make for challenging riding during wet weather. Trails are wide enough to accommodate wide ATVs and side by sides, but there is no single track. The trails are open yearround except during deer hunting season and spring thaw.” The DNR manages the recreational trails, describing them on its website as ranging from smooth and sandy to rough and rocky, and offering a challenging ride as they curve around lakes and ponds, follow ridges and
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traverse several hills and slopes. Trails are open year-round, except on groomed, signed snowmobile trails. Find parking and trail access 12 miles west of Pine River on 24th Street Southwest (Cass County State Aid Highway 2) to Spider McKinley Forest Road. The trail system has signs and maps that note designated specific roads and trails for recreational use. Campsites also are located throughout the state forest.
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Pine River - Birthplace of Paul Bunyan Trail
Trail is named after beloved lumberjack Pine River played a key role in the development of the Paul Bunyan Trail in 1983. That’s when Pine River, located along more than 100 miles of the multiple use trail, became the first community to pass a resolution to create the trail, making Pine River “The Birthplace of the Paul Bunyan Trail.” In 1983, Burlington Northern Railroad agreed to vacate the existing rail line from Brainerd to Bemidji. The late Terry McGaughey, an avid biker who was serving as Pine River Chamber president at that time, then requested a resolution from the chamber requesting that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources obtain the line and develop it into a recreational trail. The chamber passed the resolution, and then forwarded the paperwork to the city of Pine River, and the city council also adopted the resolution. Both resolutions were then sent to the state of Minnesota. The trail, which was first paved in 1992 and named after the giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan, is the longest continuously paved trail in the United States. And it travels right through the heart of area towns like Backus, Pine River, Pequot Lakes and Nisswa. McGaughey, who died in 2010, is credited with the idea for the conception of the Paul Bunyan Trail in 1983 after the announcement of the closing of the Burlington Northern Railroad. With more than 25 years of his life dedicated to promoting, lobbying and planning meetings in all 15 trail towns in his own free time, McGaughey earned the respect of the Brainerd lakes area as well as the connecting trail towns. His love for nature and his strong desire to keep the lakes area beautiful is a testament to the Paul Bunyan Trail and to the appeal of the northwoods. In May 1994, the state adopted the
Department of Natural Resource’s master plan for the trail, and the following year a 10-foot-wide bituminous treadway was paved for use by bicyclists, inline skaters and hikers. The first 50 miles of the trail were paved in 1992. It is easy to understand the appeal of the Paul Bunyan Trail, covering more than 100 miles that wind around the shores of 21 lakes and over nine rivers or streams. Very little of the trail crosses open fields or immediately borders highways; most of the route snakes through gently
rolling landscapes covered in stately pine forests and populated by an abundance of diverse flora and fauna. Towns are situated at comfortable 8-10 mile intervals, with state parks at both the north and south ends of the trail. The Paul Bunyan Trail intersects with several planned or proposed connecting trail routes, including a network of more than 1,200 miles of snowmobile trails. Pine River can be proud to be an initial community to back development of one of the most popular trails in the state.
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Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Visit all 13 interpretive panels for great Paul Bunyan lore
Not just your ho-hum informational panels, Paul Bunyan himself put his folksy, bigger-than-life spin on interpretive panels at 13 kiosk locations along the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Boasting 54 miles entirely on county roads in northern Crow Wing County and poking into the southeast side of Cass County, it’s much more than just a beautiful drive! Resorts, restaurants, golf courses, shopping, local events and four-season fun abound in and around the Scenic Byway communities of Breezy Point, Crosslake, Jenkins, Pine River, Manhattan Beach and Pequot Lakes. The route passes through eight townships as well. Get to know Paul Bunyan and spend a day or two Exploring the Lore! Each panel presents just the right mix of Paul Bunyan lore and local historical truth, cleverly blended together for a tall tale Scenic Byway adventure. From the history of the Crosslake Corps of Engineers site to a rendition of how the area resorts started, the panels provide travelers and residents with a fun day trip or an enjoyable quick stop if they want to read just one or two. All original stories written by Dave Skyberg highlight the significance of each location while weaving in the winking wit of the legendary logger, Paul Bunyan, along with a concluding invitation to visit the next panel because there’s more “Lore to Explore.” Crow Wing County and several local businesses and residents sponsored the panels housed in roofed and framed wooden kiosks. Many of
them are beautifully landscaped by local Master Gardeners. Ask for a Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Map and Welcome Brochure from any local Chamber of Commerce office. And while you’re exploring, keep your eyes sharp for the seven sets of Paul Bunyan’s giant footprints! Hint: look in Barclay Township, Ideal Township, Breezy Point, Pequot Lakes, Pine River, Jenkins and Crosslake. Can you find them all? KIOSK QUIPS • On CSAH 1, in Pine River (near the dam and swimming area in Kater Park) panel excerpt: “Here’s a story that’ll quack you up! Ever wonder why, when somebody yells, “Duck!” you crouch down and cover your head, instead of looking up in the air to see a duck flying by? Well I’ll tell ya why. ...” • On CSAH 1, in Timothy Township (southeast of junction CSAH 1 & Old Grade Road) panel excerpt: “So who the heck was Timothy? Timothy Town Hall over there has a pretty interesting past, including just who this Timothy guy was that they named it after ...”
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• On CSAH 1, Old Grade Road (in the front yard at Ideal Township Fire Station west of County Road 134) panel excerpt: “Ole the Blacksmith’s best trick ever. How in tarnation do you make 25 miles of railroad with just 1,000 feet of track? That’s a tough one … but Ole figured it out! ...” • On CSAH 66, Ojibwe-Dakota battle site (lakeside of parking lot near front entrance to Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant) panel excerpt: “Me and Ike the Pike. This is a great spot to fish. And it was right here that I once caught the most cantankerous fish in the North Country - Ike the Pike. ...” • On CSAH 66, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cross Lake Recreation Area (near park entrance/parking lot) panel excerpt: “Yup, this is a pretty popular place! Has been for about 15,000 years. Back then, this land was brand new, and folks just had to come and explore it. Paleo-Indian bands camped right here. Their stone tools and bowls were hewn of rock from what’s now Illinois, so they were comin’ North. ...” • On CSAH 16, Ideal Township Park (parking lot) panel excerpt: “Smack dab in the middle! Here we are, right in the center of the Byway, where it all started ... and where we got the term “Smack Dab.” • On CSAH 16, Veterans Memorial Walking Trail (turn onto Pine Cone Road to trail parking lot) panel excerpt: “It was a savage fire ... Back in May of ‘58 - that would be 1958 - forest ranger Art found himself in a pretty precarious position. ... He was 100 feet above the ground, swaying back and forth in a bone-buffeting southeasterly, clinging for dear life ...” • On CSAH 16, Gateway Gazebo (at the junction of County Road 16 and Highway 371 located on lawn boulevard south the A Pine Restaurant). Two panels excerpts: “Well hello there, Shorty. Nice of you to stop by. Hope you’re havin’ a good time up here in my old stompin’ grounds. ...” and “Just passin’ through? Well believe me, you’re not the first. Not even close. Ever since the glaciers receded, thousands of years ago, this very spot has welcomed travelers to come explore this land. ...”
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Pine River waterway
City’s namesake is state treasure
It’s no mystery that the city of Pine River received its name from the Pine River waterway, a gentle, meandering river that runs from small lakes north of Pine Mountain to the Whitefish Chain and ultimately into the Mississippi River. The river was named for the pine forests that surround it and for its use as a valuable transportation method for moving pine logs from the sparsely inhabited north to the markets farther south. Many loggers employed in that endeavor were living in what would eventually become the city of Pine River. Once manipulated with earth dams and sluiceways, the river became less of a transportation hub and more of a scenic treasure with the development of the Northern Pacific Railroad and roadways. Today, the river is a natural splendor that weaves through the city and surrounding community, connecting many pristine lakes and providing
quiet recreational opportunities in the form of fishing, canoeing, kayaking and, in some places, tubing. A local paddling group called the Crow Wing Paddlers does planned trips down the river with new and experienced kayakers alike. The river ranges from 25 feet to 150 feet wide with very few rapids in its nearly 60 miles with accesses and the occasional campground peppered
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along its length. Much of the waterway is lined by undeveloped pine forest, providing an unparalleled view of the area wilderness with frequent sightings of eagles, loons, ducks, swans and plenty of other wildlife. Those without a canoe or kayak can find several places to fish this waterway from shore, with the dam park in Pine River being perhaps the most accessible and popular.
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Resorts, Motels, Campgrounds & Fairways RESORTS
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1. Heath’s Resort, Whitefish Lake David & Carole Heath .................................................... 218-587-2286 2. Kilworry Resort, Whitefish Lake Coughlin Family ............................................................. 218-543-4587 3. Black Pine Beach Resort, Whitefish Chain Bob & Lynn Scharenbroich ....................877-575-1455 • 218-543-4714 4. Towering Pines Resort, Whitefish Chain Judy & Roger Nies ................................800-950-0267 • 218-543-4738 5. Ruttger’s Pine Mountain Camping Resort, Pine Mountain Lake Bill & Candy Ruttger ...................................................... 218-947-4099 6. Mountain View Resort, Pine Mountain Lake Jack & Renita Tesch ....................................................... 218-947-3233 7. Pine Mountain Resort, Pine Mountain Lake Jay Schmidtke ................................................................ 218-947-4047
CAMPGROUNDS
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1. Riverview RV Park Jeff & Marilyn Chelbecek ............. 218-587-4774 2. Highview Campground & RV Park Terry & Sherry Klungseth .................................www.highviewcampground.com • 218-543-4526 3. Ruttger’s Pine Mountain Camping Resort Bill Ruttger ..... www.pinemountaincampground.com • 218-947-4099 4. Mountain View Resort Jack & Renita Tesch .............. 218-947-3233 5. Sandy Pines Resort Scott Oldre.................................. 218-947-4467 6. Tuck-A-Way Resort & Campground Todd Malecha .218-587-4725 7. Pleasant Pines Resort Milo & Joanne Tritz .............. 218-675-6618 8. Wildwedge Golf & RV Park...................................... 218-568-6995
FAIRWAYS
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1. Whitefish Golf Course/Proshop............................... 218-543-4900
8. Sandy Pines Resort, Big Portage Lake Scott Oldre..................................................................... 218-947-4467
2. Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf .................................... 218-568-6995
9. Tuck-A-Way Resort & Campground, Lake Hattie Todd Malecha ................................................................. 218-587-4725
4. The Pines at Grand View Lodge ..........218-963-3146 • 800-432-3788
10. Pleasant Pines Resort, Pleasant Lake Milo & Joanne Tritz ....................................................... 218-675-6618 11. Ada Pine Beach Resort, Lake Ada Pat & LeRoy Invie .......................... www.adapine.com • 218-587-2848 12. Hidden Haven Resort, Horseshoe Lake Skip & Wendy Hanson .................................................... 320-293-7591
3. Deacon's Lodge .................................218-562-6262 • 888-437-4637 5. The Preserve at Grand View Lodge ........ 218-963-3146 • 800-432-3788 6. The Garden Course at Grand View Lodge ..............................................................218-963-3146 • 800-432-3788 7. Crosswoods Golf Course ........................................... 218-692-4653
MOTELS
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13. Cousins Cabins, Horseshoe Lake Lynn Edlefson & Stacey Davis ......................................... 218-947-3006
1. Cedarwood Motel, monthly rentals only .........................218-587-2208 • 800-390-2208
14. Whitefish Lodge and Suites, Manhattan Beach Lodge, Crosslake ........................................................................ 218-692-2246
3. AmericInn Lodge & Suites .............218-568-8400 • 888-568-8400
2. Roadway Pine River .........................218-587-4499 • 800-450-4499
Lots of lodging options Pine River has plenty of places to stay within 15 miles of downtown
No matter what event or circumstance brings you to Pine River, you’ll find a comfortable place to stay that will satisfy your preference. Book a stay at one of our area hotels and motels, or choose to stay at one of our famous lakes area resorts. We have resorts and campgrounds that cater to RVs, and we have many, motel, resort and camping options within easy driving distance. So when you come to enjoy all Pine River has to offer - from our recreational trails and tall pines to our retail and dining options to our exceptional events - you’ll enjoy pleasant overnight accommodations to suit any need. Check the Lodging listings above for information. 32
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Pine River offers a wide array of services that both residents and travelers require. You’ll find a medical clinic, pharmacies, public school, churches of all denominations, an airport, ambulance service, car repair centers, hardware store, banks, barbers and hairstylists, dry cleaning drop-off, florist, insurance agents, real estate agents, carpet business, optometrist, library, funeral directors, manufacturing, lawn service, tree service, physical therapists, fitness center, senior citizen care, restaurants, caterers, baker, coffee shop, excavators, contractors, plumbers, electricians, builders, laundromat, feed store and more. As a bonus, you’ll discover that most - if not all - of these services are available just about every day of the year. Pine River is truly a self-contained community that welcomes customers new and old and is ready to service any need you have. Please check out all the Pine River Chamber member businesses listed in this guide. You’ll see what we mean! We’re proud to have a community that is able to offer reliable services that you can depend on. Pine River is ready to serve you, no matter what the season. 34
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Pine River-Backus Schools Small town school district is full of opportunities
Pine River is the proud home of the Pine River-Backus Tigers, a small town school district with the comforts of a neighborhood school and the opportunities of a large school district. Geographically, the school district covers approximately 500 miles and employs about 170 people. PR-B has anywhere between 850 to 900 students in preK through 12th grade. Pine River-Backus programming opportunities begin for the youngest
of learners: birth to age 3 in-home special education services, early childhood family education for age 3 and toddlers, two full days of voluntary Pre-K Preschool programming for 4 year olds with transportation and meals included, free school readiness and parent education classes. Pine River-Backus Elementary School continues the educational mission with small class sizes, personal connections with staff, daily physical education, music and assisting with the social/ emotional needs of all students. PR-B Elementary School promotes positive social interactions through the Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) implemented school wide. Students are energized to be recognized for their positive choices at the monthly Roar Rallies. Students graduating from Pine River-Backus High School have the opportunity of not just obtaining a diploma, but also earning more than 20 college credits. Many students have earned their Associate Degree when they leave PR-B. This is a great educational as well as financial benefit to our students and families. The course offerings at PR-B include industrial technology opportunities, foreign language, sciences and medical terminology, business, and the arts (visual,
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vocal and instrumental). The innovation doesn’t stop in the classroom at PR-B. Our district facilities have incorporated the building automation system (BAS). A building controlled by BAS is often referred to as an intelligent building or a smart building. The benefits of a Control System (BAS) are: higher energy efficiency, lower operating and maintenance costs, better indoor air quality and greater comfort and productivity. This ingenuity along with the community partnership on the solar array helps keep the Pine River-Backus School District effective and efficient as we move forward. If you haven’t seen the Pine River-Backus School District recently, take the time to turn off of Highway 371 by the Cass County Fairgrounds, follow the sign and check out the “Proud Tigers” of Pine River-Backus.
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Essentia Health Clinic and Pharmacy
State-of-the-art facility opens on Barclay Avenue
Pine River is now home to a state-of-the-art Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Pine River Clinic and Pharmacy building on Barclay Avenue. The long-awaited project was first presented in 2017. Unexpected developments slowed, but did not stop, the project and the doors opened at the
end of 2020. The clinic and pharmacy - which includes a drive-thru - are located southwest of the city’s stoplights, between Pine River State Bank and the Pine River Post Office. The new pharmacy offers: • No-appointment immunization service.
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• Sync My Meds. • Prescription and over-the-counter medications. • Safe medication disposal. • Medication management. • Monthly prescription service. • Online refill requests. • Flu shot and shingle vaccines. • Custom medication packaging. The new clinic is larger than the former building at 17,000 square feet and has room for future expansion of both staff and facilities. The new space offers outreach services and specialty care, including orthopedics, OB-GYN services, podiatry, urology and behavioral health. It’s also equipped with up-to-date technology useful for both on site and virtual health visits.
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Senior living opportunities
Pine River is comfortable community for retirees Pine River is not only a great community to raise a family, it is also a comfortable place to retire. Pine River is equipped with many options to assist people in retiring gracefully, from home health care, transportation and volunteers to help with odd jobs, to senior oriented apartment complexes for those who still want independence with less living space to those who have mobility issues and medical needs. The community is equipped to assist with varying levels of independence, making it possible to live comfortably here for your entire life. Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit provide community transportation from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m Tuesdays-Thursdays for $1 each way. Schedule a ride by calling 1-866-9257433 between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. For longer distance trips, Faith in Action for Cass County volunteer drivers provide transportation to and from medical appointments, errands, grocery stores and more. FIA has a fully equipped van with a lift. The volunteer group also provides non-medical assistance to older adults, adults with disabilities and others experiencing difficult circumstances. Call 218-675-5435 or 866-675-5435. Good Samaritan Society offers home health care programs including
a wellness program to maintain physical, spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional and vocational health through educational seminars, fitness
activities, social clubs and support groups. It also offers outpatient therapy following surgery, illness or injury complete with specialized services.
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Happy Dancing Turtle/Hunt Utilities Group
Resilient and sustainable living made real Happy Dancing Turtle, a nonprofit, and Hunt Utilities Group, a research and development company, are based in Pine River on the Hunt Utilities Group Resilient Living Campus. HUG Hunt Utilities Group (HUG) endeavors to create products for living resiliently. Their research has led them in many directions, from water reprocessing to energy-efficient building designs heated primarily by the sun. Most recently, HUG has created a home heating device that may revolutionize the typically complex in-floor heating market. This new product, HUG Hydronics(™), is designed to be an efficient alternative that is easy to install and requires limited maintenance. Visit www.hugllc.com for updates on HUG projects past, present and future. HDT Happy Dancing Turtle (HDT) is dedicated to growing good stewards of the planet
by providing education, programs and experiences for youth and adults. These inspiring and empowering offerings include the long-running annual event, Back to Basics (B2B). With nearly 40 workshops, two keynotes and a vendor fair, B2B is a popular event co-hosted with Pine River-Backus School Community Education. In 2021, B2B will go virtual on Feb. 20-28. You’ll be able to take in virtual keynote presentations and stay connected by watching informative workshop presentations at your leisure from the comfort of your own home. You can also shop online from a variety of vendors offering services and locally made/grown goods of a sustainable nature. Other HDT offerings include Tiny Turtles, outdoor programming for preK students; EcoCamp, week-long environmentally focused day-camps; trial and production garden; and much more. Visit www.happydancingturtle.org for program details, schedules and information.
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PINE RIVER AREA PARKS Liberty Park Next to the Pine River American Legion Club on Highway 371. Playground, volleyball courts, picnic table. Forbes Park Over the Pine River bridge, left on Highway 84 (two blocks). Camping, picnic shelter, restrooms, running water, fire rings. Forbes Park Building available for rent. Pine River Dam Park Children’s playground equipment, Lions picnic shelter, fishing pier, new children’s swimming beach, DNR canoe/kayak access. To reserve the Lions log shelter house, call the city of Pine River at 218-587-2440. Softball Park Highway 1, east of town. Concessions building, picnic table, bleachers and dugouts.
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DO YOU NEED A DNR LICENSE? VISIT DNR LICENSE AGENTS IN PINE RIVER: Gardiner’s Hardware 203 Barclay • 218-587-2585 Holiday Stationstore #164 300 Front St • 218-587-2821 Pine River Dept. of Motor Vehicles Licenses 239 Barclay Ave • 218-587-2400 Station 371 112 Front St. S. • 218-587-4700
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Additional Business Resources
Cass County Economic Development Corporation is a nonprofit that provides confidential assistance to new or expanding businesses in Cass County. Contact CCEDC Executive Director Mike Paulus: 218-547-7262 or email cass.edc@co.cass.mn.us. Central Lakes College Small Business Development Center assists small business start-ups or expansions. The SBDC features business training seminars and a number of services available to small businesses. Contact SBDC Director Greg Bergman at 218-8558145 or email gbergman@clcmn.edu. The Pine River Area Economic Development Group meets monthly in Pine River to support cooperative business relationships and advocate for businesses in the community. Call 218-587-4000. The city of Pine River has a revolving loan fund for new and existing businesses located in the city of Pine River. For more information, contact Pine River City Hall at 218-587-2440. Region 5 Development Commission in Staples assists communities and organizations with economic development, including research and business plan creation. For general inquiries, email info@regionfive.org or call 218-894-3233.
Area Churches
Faith Assembly of God Church 218-587-2109 • 510 First St. N., Pine River Faith Lutheran Church 218-543-4878 • 11 miles east of Pine River on CR 1 First Lutheran Church (ELCA) 218-587-2316 • 309 Second St. N., Pine River Maple Hill Lutheran Church (ELCA) 218-587-2093 • 4 miles west of Pine River on #2, 5 miles south on #26 Mildred Bible Chapel 218-587-2562 • 4 miles north of Pine River on Highway 371 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 218-587-4203 • 203 Second St. N., Pine River Pine River Baptist Church 218-587-2684 • 285 CR 2 W. (2 blocks W. of 371) Pleasant Hill Community Church 218-568-5289 • Southwest of Pine River on CR 1 Riverview Church 218-587-2021 • 310 Norway Ave., Pine River United Methodist Church 218-587-4091 • 348 Barclay Ave., Pine River Whitefish Community Church 218-543-6779 • 6876 CR 1 (7 miles east of Pine River on CR 1)
Recycling Bins & Transfer Sites Cass County Transfer Station: 218-587-3500 or 888-910-2425 ext. 1 2 miles north of Pine River on Highway 371
Summer hours (April 1-Oct. 31): 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-noon Saturday.
Winter hours (Nov. 1-March 31): 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-noon Saturday.
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CHURCHES
Faith Assembly of God.......................... 587-2109 First Lutheran Church.......................... 587-2316 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. 587-4203 Riverview Church.................................. 587-2021 United Methodist Church..................... 587-4091 Pine River Baptist Church.................... 587-2684
Sandy Pines Resort............................... 947-4467 Tuck-A-Way Resort............................... 587-4725 Whitefish Area Lodging Association............................. www.whitefish.org Whitefish Lodge & Suites/ Manhattan Beach Lodge....................... 692-2246 Wildwedge Golf & RV Park................... 568-6995
Lifehouse Coffee.................................... 587-3332 Pine River Bakery.................................. 587-2545 Pine River Family Market..................... 587-2488 Barstock Liquors................................... 587-3166
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
MEDIA/ADVERTISING
GAS/CONVENIENCE STORE
FURNITURE-NEW & SECONDHAND Gardiner’s Hardware Furniture............ 587-2585 Henry’s Woodworking.......................... 587-4899
Brainerd Dispatch................................. 829-4705 Discover Racks...............................218-838-9804 Echoland-Piper Shopper................800-432-3703 Echo Journal..................................800-432-3703 Hubbard Broadcasting, WJJY, KLIZ-FM, KBLB & KUAL.......... 828-1244 R&J Broadcasting.................................................. USA Northland Directory..............866-944-8777
Holiday Stationstore............................. 587-2821 Pine River Family Market..................... 587-2488 Station 371............................................ 587-4700
REAL ESTATE
Pine River Family Market..................... 587-2488
HARDWARE
BOWLING
Close-Converse Commercial Properties.............................................. 828-3334 Eagle Lake Realty.................................. 839-7700 Gilchrist Realty...................................... 587-4466 Heartland Real Estate........................... 587-4424 Lakeplace.com....................................... 839-7700 North Pointe Realty Advantage............ 232-2237
CASINOS
RETAIL
Ada Lake Association............................ 587-4983 Arts Off 84............................. www.artsoff84.com Cass County Faith In Action................. 675-5435 Central Lakes Rotary.......centrallakesrotary.com Crow Wing/Cass County United Way.. 829-0228 Heritage Group North.......................... 587-4357 Pine Ridge Cemetery Association........ 587-4941 Pine River American Legion................. 587-9151 Pine River Area Foundation Pine River Art Club............................... 587-5282 Pine River Game & Fish Club............... 587-2637 Pine River Lions Club............................ 587-2564 Pine River Market Square..................... 838-1943
LEISURE Community Bowl & Pizzeria................ 587-3100 Leech Lake Gaming............................... 335-7500 Northern Lights Casino................ 800-252-PLAY
AUTO & BOAT LICENSE
EVENTS CENTER
AUTO DEALERS
GOLF
Kimber Creek Ford................................ 818-4419 Sweet Cars............................................. 820-3159
Anderson Farm Event Barn.................. 851-7670
Pine River Dept. of Motor Vehicles...... 587-2400
Wildwedge Family Park/Par 3.............. 568-6995
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
KAYAKS
Auto Value............................................. 587-2476 Kimber Creek Ford................................ 818-8204 NAPA Auto Parts.................................. 587-2900
Crow Wing Kayaks.........................218-692-1200
THEATERS
Bear Pause Theater................................ 675-5357
TRAIL RIDES
Pine River Riding Stable....................... 587-5807
LODGING MOTELS & HOTELS
AmericInn Lodge & Suites.................... 568-8400 Northern Lights Casino.................866-652-4683 Roadway Pine River............................... 587-4499
RESORTS/CAMPING
Ada Pine Beach Resort.......................... 587-2848 Black Pine Beach Resort....................... 543-4714 Cousin’s Cabins..................................... 947-3006 Hidden Haven Resort....................320-293-7591 Lodoen’s Birchwood Park Rental Cabins.........................763-300-0634 River View RV Park............................... 587-4112
BAIT & TACKLE, FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES Gardiner’s Hardware............................. 587-2585 Holiday Stationstore............................. 587-2821 Station 371............................................ 587-4700
BARBERSHOP/SALON Spike’s Barbershop................................ 587-4588
FEED STORE Bjerga’s Feed Store................................ 587-2887
FLOORING
Pine River Carpet.................................. 587-4154
FLORIST
Sherwood Florist................................... 587-2802
FOOD & BEVERAGES American Wild Rice Co..................651-302-3095
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GIFTS Gardiner’s Hardware............................. 587-2585 Serenity Now Yarn and Alpaca Shop.... 587-1107 Sherwood Florist................................... 587-2802
GROCERY STORE
Auto Value............................................. 587-2476 Barnum’s NAPA..................................... 587-2900 Gardiner’s Hardware/Furniture........... 587-2585 K&K Lumber......................................... 587-2482
HEALTH & WELLNESS River Fitness...................................612-390-1081 Select Therapy....................................... 587-5022
LUMBER/WOOD PRODUCTS Christensen Forest Products................ 587-4969 Dabill Mill.............................................. 587-2825 Henry’s Woodworking.......................... 587-4899 K&K Lumber......................................... 587-2482
MANUFACTURING/SALES/SERVICE Northern Sales & Mfg. Ice Castle Fish Houses........................... 587-5400 Stromberg’s Chicks & Game Birds....... 587-2222 Trussworthy Components.................... 587-8787 Whitefish-Bertha Boatworks................ 543-4100 Wippler Precast & Concrete................. 587-5209
OFFICE SUPPLIES Gardiner’s Hardware............................. 587-2585 The Office Shop..............................800-450-9000
OPTICAL Associates In Eyecare............................ 587-2020
PHARMACY Essentia Health Pharmacy.................... 587-3222 GuidePoint Pharmacy........................... 587-2500
PAWN SHOPS Tradesmen............................................. 587-3277
THRIFT STORES Close-Out City....................................... 587-3232 Dar-BBs Lotsa Stuff Bargain Store....... 838-8947 Thrifty Living......................................... 587-3451
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RESTAURANTS
COMMUNITY SERVICES
North Memorial Ambulance.......................... 911
Bites Grill & Bar.................................... 587-2564
Cass County Faith In Action................. 675-5435
Essentia Health-Pine River Clinic........ 587-4416
Community Bowl & Pizzeria................ 587-3100
Pine River-Backus Family Center......... 587-4292 Pine River Day Activity Center............. 587-2688
NATURAL GAS/ENERGY
Cozy Cottage Cafe................................. 587-2588 Pine River Dairy Queen........................ 587-4762
CONSTRUCTION
Enbridge Energy.............................. enbridge.com
Pine River Legion.................................. 587-9151
J & R Stranne Construction................. 587-3396
Minnesota Power...........................800-228-4966
Knife River Redi-Mix............................ 829-4726
OPTICIAN
SCHOOL & COLLEGE Central Lakes College............................ 855-8000 Pine River-Backus Schools.................... 587-8000 Pine River Education Association........ 587-2510
SERVICES ACCOUNTANT Michael Clayton, CPA ........................... 587-2616
AIRPORT Pine River Municipal Airport............... 587-3420
ASSISTED LIVING Day Activity Center............................... 587-2688 Good Samaritan Society....................... 587-4423
North Ward Homes............................... 568-6600 Start to Finish Builders......................... 828-0585
CREDIT UNION
Xcel Energy.....................................800-895-4999
Associates In Eyecare............................ 587-2020
PAVING CONTRACTOR Anderson Brothers Construction......... 829-1768
Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union.......................................... 568-8450
PLUMBERS
DENTIST
Comfort Air Plumbing & Heating........ 820-4328
Pine River Dental Arts.......................... 587-4437
Plumbing Etc......................................... 587-4965
DEVELOPER
POWER UTILITIES
Moser Enterprises................................. 587-2223
ELECTRICIAN
APH Plumbing and Heating................. 839-3060
Crow Wing Power...........................800-648-9401 Minnesota Power...........................800-228-4966
Prime Electric LLC
587-2193 232-2901
PROPANE/FUEL OIL Beaudry Oil & Propane..................800-637-4117
EXERCISE CENTER
Northern Star Cooperative................... 947-4433
River Fitness...................................612-390-1081
RECYCLING/LANDFILL
Riverside Memory Care........................ 587-4333
EXCAVATION
Cass County Transfer Inc...................... 587-3500
AUTO BODY REPAIR
Schrupp Excavating, LLC...................... 587-4038
RESEARCH/RENEWABLE ENERGY/ SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Pine River Group Home........................ 587-4888 Riverside Villas...................................... 587-4433
Paul’s Large Garage............................... 587-2290
FUNERAL HOMES
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
Kline Funeral Home.............................. 587-2067
Happy Dancing Turtle........................... 587-2303 Hunt Utilities Group LLC..................... 587-5001
Double A Automotive............................ 587-2558
GARBAGE PICKUP
Kimber Creek Ford................................ 818-8204
Waste Partners...................................... 587-8727
Master Care Auto Repair...................... 587-2232
HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING
ROOFING/SNOW REMOVAL Revival Roofing..................................... 866-0957
SEPTIC SERVICE/TANKS
Black Bear Outdoor Power.............218-513-4704
APH Plumbing and Heating................. 839-3060
BANKS & INVESTMENTS
Comfort Air Plumbing & Heating........ 820-4328
Day’s Sewer Service............................... 947-3139
Avantax Investments............................ 587-2476
Plumbing Etc......................................... 587-4965
Wippler Precast..................................... 587-5209
First National Bank North, Backus...... 947-3111
HOUSING
STORAGE
NetWorth Asset Management............. 587-4463
Pine River Housing & Redevelopment Authority.................... 587-4929
Dabill Storage........................................ 587-2825 Pine River Mini Storage ....................... 587-3396
US Bank................................................. 587-2772
INSURANCE/INVESTMENTS
TELEPHONE/CABLE/INTERNET
CANVAS
Cass Company Insurance...................... 587-2374
TDS Telecom.......................................... 568-4115
CanvasTech............................................ 587-2279
Hanneken Insurance............................. 587-2722
TRAVEL
CHILD CARE/DAY CARE
LANDSCAPING
Stepping Stones Childcare Learning Center......... 568-5299
Green Leaf Lawncare.....................218-821-8418
Jolaine Johnson World Ventures Travel..................................... 820-7114
Schrupp Excavating............................... 587-4038
VETERINARY
CLEANING
Sunshine Gardens................................. 947-3154
Country Doc Vet Clinic ........................ 587-4196
Northland Steam Cleaners................... 851-3152
MEDICAL
Pequot Lakes Animal Hospital ............ 568-5095
Pink Camo Cleaners.............................. 820-3188
Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center (Brainerd hospital)................................ 829-2861
Pine River State Bank........................... 587-4463
Servpro, Pequot Lakes.......................... 568-6923
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Pine River Public Library The Pine River Library is located just a block off Barclay Avenue at the corner of Park Avenue and Second Street. It is one of nine Kitchigami Regional Library System branch libraries. The library offers free internet access and 24/7 Wi-Fi. Your library card is good at all nine Kitchigami library branches: Pine River, Walker, Wadena, Brainerd, Bemidji, Blackduck, Cass Lake, Longville and Park Rapids, as well as the Mobile Library. Your library card also gives you access to the library 24 hours a day online. Just visit www.krls.org and click on “Search the Catalog.” There are online resources such as ELM, links to the state catalog at MN Link, and many more. Access eBooks, eAudios, music and movies online through the Cloud Library and Hoopla services. Library information Phone: 218-587-4639 Address: 212 Park Ave. Email: pineriver@krls.org
• Swimming Pool • Hot Tub and Sauna • Free Breakfast • Truck Parking • Flat Screen TV’s
Pine River Airport
Hours Monday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The library is closed most federal holidays
Pine River is home to a regional airport located just east of the city. The airport offers a 3,000-foot by 75-foot paved runway with 44 hangars and 24-hour/seven-days-a-week fuel pumps. Since 2016, the airport has also been home to Pine River Aeromotor where pilots can come to have repairs made on airplanes and helicopters by mechanic Ron Sieling.
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Monday-Saturday 8am - 5pm
• Upgraded Suites • Special package rates for school sports groups • Construction Rates Available
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WE’VE MOVED 280 Barclay Avenue West | Pine River, MN
ESSENTIA HEALTH ST. JOSEPH’S-PINE RIVER CLINIC AND PHARMACY HAVE MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION NEXT TO THE USPS POST OFFICE. St. Joseph’s- Pine River Clinic
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