Pine River, MN

Pine River is a small lake country town in north-central Minnesota, about 130 miles north of the Twin Cities via Highway 371 through Brainerd. The city of 900 sits at the intersection of highways 371 and 84, making it a convenient base for exploring the Brainerd Lakes area's numerous resorts and fishing spots. Pine River hosts annual Logging Days each summer, featuring authentic lumberjack competitions including log rolling contests.