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About 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.

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Pine River, MN is in United States, at 46.722, -94.397 - about 16 km south-east of Backus, MN.

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The closest airport to Pine River, MN is Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, 58 km (about 49 min by car).

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