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About Paynesville, MN

Paynesville is a lake town of 2,500 people in central Minnesota, 90 miles northwest of Minneapolis via Highway 23 and I-94. It sits on Lake Koronis and serves as a hub for the area's farming and recreational lake communities. The town claims to be the "Walleye Capital of the World" thanks to the trophy walleye caught in its waters.

Where is Paynesville, MN on the map?

Paynesville, MN is in United States, at 45.379, -94.722 - about 28 km north of Grove City, MN.

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What is the closest airport to Paynesville, MN?

The closest airport to Paynesville, MN is Saint Cloud Regional Airport, 64 km (about 1 h by car).

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