Pine_City, Minnesota Reviews

Pine City, MN is a small town of approximately 3,400 people located in east central Minnesota. While it may not be the biggest city in the state, Pine City offers a variety of attractions and activities for visitors to enjoy. From outdoor recreation such as fishing and camping at nearby lakes or at one of its many parks, to shopping downtown or enjoying one of the unique restaurants in the area, there is something for everyone. Visitors can also take advantage of Pine City’s growing art scene and explore their museums and galleries.
The reviews of Pine City are mainly positive with the majority citing its friendly atmosphere and beautiful scenery as its main attractions. Many who visit comment on how clean and safe the town feels, with most noting the pleasant locals you meet while walking around. People remark on how much they appreciate being able to relax in nature since it is close enough to reach but far enough away from the hustle and bustle of big cities. For those looking for a quiet weekend getaway spot or an extended vacation destination, Pine City is definitely worth considering.

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What they're saying about Pine City... - 2/4/2021
"The kind of town people in the area might call “resorty,” but only relative to the rest of East Central Minnesota." --Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Dec. 28, 2020

"Pine City...draws customers from nearby small towns." --Star Tribune, March 24, 2020

"Pine City makes a woodsy getaway just 65 miles north of Minneapolis-St. Paul. With its forests, river, and lakes, the area appeals especially to outdoor enthusiasts, but recent Census data reveals that it also has a high concentration of likely same-sex coupled households." --Advocate, March 30, 2019

"The future of basketball may be designed by a group of boys in Pine City." --Minnesota Public Radio, Jan. 31, 2017

"By almost any measure, this place smack in between Minneapolis and Duluth is an unlikely site for a basketball laboratory. The school itself is known for its arts, not sports, and has one varsity basketball court but two varsity auditoriums." --WSJ, Jan. 30, 2017
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Gayest Small Town in Minnesota - 10/8/2015
Excluding Minneapolis, St. Paul and the metro areas, Pine City is has the largest concentration of likely same-sex coupled households in Greater Minnesota. Check it out. Please check into Read More

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Economic Impressions - 2014 - 1/30/2014
My impression is that Pine City’s economy, by and large, has begun to rebound from the recent recession (2009-2011). Here are some indicators to back up that assumption:

Housing
o During the recession, Pine City was resilient and built more new homes than Cambridge, North Branch, Mora and Moose Lake combined. So far, in 2014, we have already had two (2) residential building permits pulled, despite the frigid temps and less-than-ideal construction conditions. In the past 12 months, eight (8) new homes were built just in the Cross Lake Preserve development alone.
o Zillow predicts Minnesota home values will increase 1.9% next year. Foreclosures will be a factor impacting home values in the next several years here in Pine City. In the 55063 market, the number of foreclosures waiting to be sold decreased 46.1% in the last year. The number of unsold foreclosures is 222.7% higher in the townships surrounding Pine City than in Pine City itself. The sheer Read More

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It's Mayberry with a Pizza Hut - 12/1/2008
When I first moved here in the Summer of 2005 I saw children riding bikes and walking down the river carrying fishing poles. I thought days like this had long gone but here that's a normal summer day. Children here play outside be it wet wth rain or wet with snow they are usually outdoors. We have 'beach' here - it's a spot on the river where everyone gathers to cool off. During the winter months everyone is out hunting or ice fishing. It's a sportsmans paradise year Read More

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education - 9/16/2006
It's a good place for a family but too far from Read More

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