Pine City, Minnesota
Encyclopedia
Pine City is a city in Pine County
, Minnesota
, United States
. The population was 3,123 at the 2010 census
. Pine City is the county seat
of, and the largest city in, Pine County
. The Initiative Foundation named Pine City "Outstanding Community" of 2009 and the NAMM Foundation identified it as one of the "Best Communities for Music Education in America" for 2010 and 2011.
Its name is a loose English translation of "Chengwatana
" (White-Pine Town), originally an Ojibwe
village located just east of Pine City, along the Snake River
. The Ojibwe
name for the city is Ne-zhingwaakokaag (on a land-point full of white pines). A portion of the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation
is located within Pine City.
The Dakota
Indians were the first in the area. With the Ojibwa
expansion, the area became a mixture of the two. By early 19th century, the area became predominantly Ojibwa. They trapped and hunted on the land and traded furs
at the nearby trading posts. With the Treaty of St. Peters
of 1837, dubbed the "White Pine Treaty", lumbering began in the area. Lumbering, though, was limited by access to the available waterways.
In the late 19th century, European settlers came to the Pine City area, which was still heavily forested with thick stands of white pine
, some of the largest in the state. When the railroad arrived in Pine City so began a logging expansion. Pine City prospered and grew into a city that had everything needed to serve residents, farmers, and the fast expanding lumber industry. Pine City was founded in 1881.
When Buchanan County
was merged with Pine County in 1861, the county seat was consolidated to Pine City because it was already well-established. Because of its location on the far southern edge of Pine County, there have been attempts over the years to move the county seat to more centrally located Hinckley
and Sandstone
. However, being the most populous city in the county, Pine City always prevailed as the county seat.
In 2005, the city became the first in rural Minnesota with an annual gay pride event, East-Central Minnesota Pride
, and one of only two rural communities to hold such an event in the United States.
Christmas trees for the Minnesota Governor's Residence
have often come from the Pine City area.
A book capturing Pine City's history in vintage photos was written as part of the Images of America series and became available in 2010.
Pine City is reached as a day trip for tourists from the Twin Cities who enjoy the downtown's specialty stores and restaurants as well as a nearby casino and recreational opportunities, including the scenic St. Croix River valley. Also, a local historical site situated along the Snake River, the North West Company Post
, has become a tourist draw; it was used by French fur traders nearly two centuries ago.
Pine City is also home to two golf courses, the Pine City Country Club, a nine-hole public course opened in 1971, and Pokegema Lake Golf Course, a par-3 course located just west of town.
The Pine County Fair takes place in Pine City each year in late July/early August. A highlight of the fair is a two-night demolition derby that is one of Minnesota's largest, drawing several thousand spectators each evening. The five-day event is a free gate fair and also features free on-site parking.
, represented for many years by Jim Oberstar
, a Democrat and now represented by Republican Chip Craavack
. Pine City is in State Legislative District 8B, represented by State Senator Tony Lourey
(DFL) and Representative Roger Crawford
(R).
A new courthouse and county offices were relocated from downtown to the north end of town in 2007. The former courthouse was renamed Pine Government Center in 2010 and now houses city government and other community organizations including the Chamber of Commerce.
The current Mayor of Pine City is Jane Robbins
. (See also:List of mayors of Pine City, Minnesota)
The City Council comprises the following members:
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²), of which, 2.8 square miles (7.3 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1 km²) of it (12.69%) is water.
It is located in telephone Area code 320
.
Pine City is located along Interstate 35
between the Twin Cities
and Duluth
. The St. Croix Scenic Byway also passes through Pine City. An intercity bus service called Jefferson Lines
runs from Pine City to St. Paul or Duluth twice daily. Presently, the Rush Line Corridor
task force is studying the feasibility of rail service to serve area commuters. Additionally, the Northern Lights Express
passenger line is proposed to serve area residents. For travel within the city, there is local taxi service available.
There is a planned non-motorized trail, dubbed the Twin Cities-to-Twin Ports Trail, that has been awarded federal and state funding to begin to connect the Sunrise Prairie Trail, near North Branch, Minnesota
with the Willard Munger State Trail
, near Hinckley, Minnesota
. Pine City is served by the Rush City
/Pine City Regional Airport, six miles (10 km) south of the city limits. The St. Croix Valley Railroad
runs through Pine City.
Pine City serves as a shopping hub for such surrounding Minnesota communities as Askov
, Braham
, Brook Park
, Henriette
, Hinckley
, Finlayson
, Rock Creek
, Rush City
and Sandstone
, as well as Grantsburg
, Wisconsin
, and each of their respective townships. Serving as a subregional center, Pine City accommodates a much larger population by day as residents from the smaller, aforementioned, surrounding communities both shop and work there.
In addition to a Walmart Supercenter, Pine City is home to three retail shopping centers: Pine Plaza, Evergreen Square and Northridge Center. Pine Plaza, located in the central business district, was Pine City's first shopping center. It is anchored by an old-fashioned drive-in A&W All-American Food Restaurant, one of the few remaining carhops in the state. Evergreen Square is anchored by Pamida
and is also home to such stores as Radio Shack
and T-Mobile
. Pine City's newest shopping center is Northridge Center, located at the city's developing northern freeway interchange, home to a bistro
and several service-related enterprises.
From early spring to late fall, a large flea market takes place every Wednesday morning at the Pine County Fairgrounds. Vendors feature everything from antique tools and furniture to fresh flowers and produce. A farmers market called Market in the Park is held seasonally each Friday at the south side of the park.
Pine City has one of the most evident downtowns between the Twin Cities and the Twin Ports
. Robinson Park is in the heart of it and forms the center of the town square
, with the old train depot to the east, a library to the south and many mom and pop shops lining 5th Street on the west side of the park.
of 2000, there were 3,043 residents, 1,222 households, and 734 families in the city. The population density
was 1,076.3 people per square mile (415.2/km²). There were 1,275 housing units at an average density of 451.0 per square mile (174.0/km²).
1.67% from two or more races.
Pine County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 26,530 people, 9,939 households, and 6,917 families residing in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile . There were 15,353 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile...
, Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 3,123 at the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
. Pine City is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of, and the largest city in, Pine County
Pine County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 26,530 people, 9,939 households, and 6,917 families residing in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile . There were 15,353 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile...
. The Initiative Foundation named Pine City "Outstanding Community" of 2009 and the NAMM Foundation identified it as one of the "Best Communities for Music Education in America" for 2010 and 2011.
Its name is a loose English translation of "Chengwatana
Chengwatana, Minnesota
Chengwatana was an Ojibwa village, located along the lower course of the Snake River, Minnesota. Its name in Ojibwe was Zhingwaadena, a contraction of Zhingwaak-oodena or "White-Pine Town"; English uses the French transcription of the Ojibwe...
" (White-Pine Town), originally an Ojibwe
Ojibwa
The Ojibwe or Chippewa are among the largest groups of Native Americans–First Nations north of Mexico. They are divided between Canada and the United States. In Canada, they are the third-largest population among First Nations, surpassed only by Cree and Inuit...
village located just east of Pine City, along the Snake River
Snake River (St. Croix River)
The Snake River is a tributary of the St. Croix River in east central Minnesota in the United States. It is one of three streams in Minnesota with this name . Its name is a translation from the Ojibwa Ginebigo-ziibi after the Dakota peoples who made their homes along this river...
. The Ojibwe
Ojibwe language
Ojibwe , also called Anishinaabemowin, is an indigenous language of the Algonquian language family. Ojibwe is characterized by a series of dialects that have local names and frequently local writing systems...
name for the city is Ne-zhingwaakokaag (on a land-point full of white pines). A portion of the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation
Mille Lacs Indian Reservation
Mille Lacs Indian Reservation is the land-base for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe in Central Minnesota, about 100 miles north of Minneapolis-St. Paul...
is located within Pine City.
History
Sioux
The Sioux are Native American and First Nations people in North America. The term can refer to any ethnic group within the Great Sioux Nation or any of the nation's many language dialects...
Indians were the first in the area. With the Ojibwa
Ojibwa
The Ojibwe or Chippewa are among the largest groups of Native Americans–First Nations north of Mexico. They are divided between Canada and the United States. In Canada, they are the third-largest population among First Nations, surpassed only by Cree and Inuit...
expansion, the area became a mixture of the two. By early 19th century, the area became predominantly Ojibwa. They trapped and hunted on the land and traded furs
Fur trade
The fur trade is a worldwide industry dealing in the acquisition and sale of animal fur. Since the establishment of world market for in the early modern period furs of boreal, polar and cold temperate mammalian animals have been the most valued...
at the nearby trading posts. With the Treaty of St. Peters
Treaty of St. Peters
Treaty of St. Peters may be one of two treaties conducted between the United States and Native American peoples, conducted at the confluence of the Minnesota River with the Mississippi River, in what today is Mendota, Minnesota....
of 1837, dubbed the "White Pine Treaty", lumbering began in the area. Lumbering, though, was limited by access to the available waterways.
In the late 19th century, European settlers came to the Pine City area, which was still heavily forested with thick stands of white pine
Eastern White Pine
Pinus strobus, commonly known as the eastern white pine, is a large pine native to eastern North America, occurring from Newfoundland west to Minnesota and southeastern Manitoba, and south along the Appalachian Mountains to the northern edge of Georgia.It is occasionally known as simply white pine,...
, some of the largest in the state. When the railroad arrived in Pine City so began a logging expansion. Pine City prospered and grew into a city that had everything needed to serve residents, farmers, and the fast expanding lumber industry. Pine City was founded in 1881.
When Buchanan County
Buchanan County, Minnesota
Buchanan County is a former county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It was established May 23, 1857, as a county in the Minnesota Territory, named after President James Buchanan. It comprised the 24 northern townships, now forming the northern half of Pine County, Minnesota. The Buchanan County...
was merged with Pine County in 1861, the county seat was consolidated to Pine City because it was already well-established. Because of its location on the far southern edge of Pine County, there have been attempts over the years to move the county seat to more centrally located Hinckley
Hinckley, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,291 people, 551 households, and 332 families residing in the city. The population density was 454.3 people per square mile . There were 614 housing units at an average density of 216.0 per square mile...
and Sandstone
Sandstone, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,549 people, 580 households, and 359 families residing in the city. The population density was 292.5 people per square mile . There were 634 housing units at an average density of 119.7 per square mile...
. However, being the most populous city in the county, Pine City always prevailed as the county seat.
In 2005, the city became the first in rural Minnesota with an annual gay pride event, East-Central Minnesota Pride
East-Central Minnesota Pride
East-Central Minnesota Pride is the yearly celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender residents of East-Central Minnesota. It is just one of two prides held in a rural community in the U.S. The celebration is generally held during the first weekend in June in Pine City, Minnesota....
, and one of only two rural communities to hold such an event in the United States.
Christmas trees for the Minnesota Governor's Residence
Minnesota Governor's Residence
The Minnesota Governor's Residence serves as the official home of the governor of Minnesota. The house, located at 1006 Summit Avenue in Saint Paul, is on of land. The building covers an area of slightly more than ....
have often come from the Pine City area.
A book capturing Pine City's history in vintage photos was written as part of the Images of America series and became available in 2010.
Present day
North West Company Post
The North West Company Fur Post is a reconstructed fur trade post on the Snake River west of Pine City, Minnesota. The post was established by John Sayer, a partner in the North West Company, in the fall of 1804, and built by his crew of voyageurs. The site operated for several years, although...
, has become a tourist draw; it was used by French fur traders nearly two centuries ago.
Pine City is also home to two golf courses, the Pine City Country Club, a nine-hole public course opened in 1971, and Pokegema Lake Golf Course, a par-3 course located just west of town.
The Pine County Fair takes place in Pine City each year in late July/early August. A highlight of the fair is a two-night demolition derby that is one of Minnesota's largest, drawing several thousand spectators each evening. The five-day event is a free gate fair and also features free on-site parking.
Politics
Pine City is located in Minnesota's 8th congressional districtMinnesota's 8th congressional district
Minnesota's 8th congressional district covers the northeastern part of Minnesota. It is anchored by Duluth, Minnesota which is the fourth largest city in state. It also includes most of the Mesabi and Vermilion iron ranges. The district is best-known for its mining, agriculture, tourism, and...
, represented for many years by Jim Oberstar
Jim Oberstar
James Louis "Jim" Oberstar is a former U.S. Representative who served in the U.S. Congress from 1975 until 2011 as a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party. He represented northeastern , which included the cities of Duluth, Brainerd, Grand Rapids, International Falls, and Hibbing...
, a Democrat and now represented by Republican Chip Craavack
Chip Cravaack
Raymond "Chip" Cravaack is the U.S. Representative for northeastern serving since January 2011. In his first try for political office, he upset 18-term Democratic incumbent Jim Oberstar by a margin of 4,400 votes to become the first Republican since 1947 to represent the district...
. Pine City is in State Legislative District 8B, represented by State Senator Tony Lourey
Tony Lourey
Tony Lourey is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota Senate representing District 8, which includes portions of Carlton, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine and St...
(DFL) and Representative Roger Crawford
Roger Crawford (politician)
Roger W. Crawford is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who represents District 8B, which includes portions of Isanti, Kanabec and Pine counties in the east central part of the state. A Republican, he is a real estate appraiser and small business owner...
(R).
The current Mayor of Pine City is Jane Robbins
Jane Robbins (mayor)
Jane Robbins serves as the current mayor of Pine City, Minnesota, which is located in Pine County just north of the Twin Cities metropolitan area and south of Duluth. The first woman to hold the position, Robbins was first elected mayor in 1992 and has been re-elected every two years since then...
. (See also:List of mayors of Pine City, Minnesota)
The City Council comprises the following members:
- Mary Kay Sloan (At-Large)
- Term- January 2011 to January 2015
- Paul Miller (At-Large)
- Term- January 2011 to January 2015
- Paul Janssen (At-Large)
- Term- January 2009 to January 2013
- Brian Scholin (At-Large)
- Term- January 2009 to January 2013
Geography
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²), of which, 2.8 square miles (7.3 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1 km²) of it (12.69%) is water.
It is located in telephone Area code 320
Area code 320
Area code 320 is the telephone numbering plan code covering most of central Minnesota. It was the fourth Minnesota area code, created in 1996 when it was carved out of the former area code 612, which covered the state's midsection. The Twin Cities region retained 612, while the rest of the area...
.
Transportation
Interstate 35
Interstate 35 is a north–south Interstate Highway in the central United States. I-35 stretches from Laredo, Texas, on the U.S.-Mexico border to Duluth, Minnesota, at Minnesota Highway 61 and 26th Avenue East. Many interstates used to have splits or spurs indicated with suffixed letters , but I-35...
between the Twin Cities
Twin cities
Twin cities are a special case of two cities or urban centres which are founded in close geographic proximity and then grow into each other over time...
and Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth is a port city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Saint Louis County. The fourth largest city in Minnesota, Duluth had a total population of 86,265 in the 2010 census. Duluth is also the second largest city that is located on Lake Superior after Thunder Bay, Ontario,...
. The St. Croix Scenic Byway also passes through Pine City. An intercity bus service called Jefferson Lines
Jefferson Lines
Jefferson Lines is a regional intercity bus company operating in United States. The company's name originates in the Jefferson Highway, a north-south route in the early National Auto Trail system which once ran from Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada, south to New Orleans, Louisiana. The service to...
runs from Pine City to St. Paul or Duluth twice daily. Presently, the Rush Line Corridor
Rush Line Corridor
The Rush Line Corridor is a transport corridor and proposed commuter rail service that will run from Union Depot in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota to Hinckley, Minnesota. It roughly follows the path of U.S. Route 61 and Interstate 35...
task force is studying the feasibility of rail service to serve area commuters. Additionally, the Northern Lights Express
Northern Lights Express
The Northern Lights Express is a proposed passenger rail service running along the corridor between Minneapolis and Duluth primarily in the U.S. state of Minnesota. A portion of the line will run through neighboring Wisconsin to serve Duluth's "Twin Port" of Superior. Plans are to upgrade an...
passenger line is proposed to serve area residents. For travel within the city, there is local taxi service available.
There is a planned non-motorized trail, dubbed the Twin Cities-to-Twin Ports Trail, that has been awarded federal and state funding to begin to connect the Sunrise Prairie Trail, near North Branch, Minnesota
North Branch, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,023 people, 2,815 households, and 2,147 families residing in the city. The population density was 224.9 people per square mile . There were 2,900 housing units at an average density of 81.3 per square mile...
with the Willard Munger State Trail
Willard Munger State Trail
The Willard Munger State Trail is a system of recreational trails between Hinckley, Minnesota and Duluth, Minnesota. There are actually three segments of the trail.-Hinckley to Duluth Segment:...
, near Hinckley, Minnesota
Hinckley, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,291 people, 551 households, and 332 families residing in the city. The population density was 454.3 people per square mile . There were 614 housing units at an average density of 216.0 per square mile...
. Pine City is served by the Rush City
Rush City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,079 people, 844 households, and 524 families residing in the city. The population density was 990.3 people per square mile . There were 908 housing units at an average density of 292.9 per square mile...
/Pine City Regional Airport, six miles (10 km) south of the city limits. The St. Croix Valley Railroad
St. Croix Valley Railroad
The St. Croix Valley Railroad is a Class III short line railroad that operates over 36 miles of track in eastern Minnesota. The railroad is co-owned by KBN Incorporated and Independent Locomotive Service and is headquartered in Rush City, Minnesota.As of 2008, the St. Croix Valley Railroad...
runs through Pine City.
Business and industry
MINPACK, Inc. is one of the largest employers, with over 100 employees. Atscott Manufacturing Company, has 85 employees. Both have their headquarters in Pine City. Other large employers in the community include Wal Mart, Product Fabricators, Inc., Broekema Beltway, ISD 578, Therapeutic Services Agency, Pine County, Lakeside Medical Center and Lake Superior Laundry.Shopping
Askov, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 368 people, 165 households, and 92 families residing in the city. The population density was 288.3 people per square mile . There were 181 housing units at an average density of 141.8 per square mile...
, Braham
Braham, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,276 people, 511 households, and 331 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,010.9 people per square mile . There were 566 housing units at an average density of 448.4 per square mile...
, Brook Park
Brook Park, Minnesota
Brook Park is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 139 at the 2010 census.Minnesota State Highways 23 and 107 are two of the main routes in the community.-Geography:...
, Henriette
Henriette, Minnesota
Henriette, is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 71 at the 2010 census.Henriette was originally founded under the name Cornell.-Geography:...
, Hinckley
Hinckley, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,291 people, 551 households, and 332 families residing in the city. The population density was 454.3 people per square mile . There were 614 housing units at an average density of 216.0 per square mile...
, Finlayson
Finlayson, Minnesota
Finlayson is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 315 at the 2010 census. The city's area was incorporated from Finlayson Township, the remainder of which is still adjacent to it....
, Rock Creek
Rock Creek, Minnesota
Rock Creek is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,628 at the 2010 census. Portions of the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation is located within Rock Creek....
, Rush City
Rush City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,079 people, 844 households, and 524 families residing in the city. The population density was 990.3 people per square mile . There were 908 housing units at an average density of 292.9 per square mile...
and Sandstone
Sandstone, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,549 people, 580 households, and 359 families residing in the city. The population density was 292.5 people per square mile . There were 634 housing units at an average density of 119.7 per square mile...
, as well as Grantsburg
Grantsburg, Wisconsin
Grantsburg is a village in Burnett County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,369 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Grantsburg.-Claim to fame:...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, and each of their respective townships. Serving as a subregional center, Pine City accommodates a much larger population by day as residents from the smaller, aforementioned, surrounding communities both shop and work there.
In addition to a Walmart Supercenter, Pine City is home to three retail shopping centers: Pine Plaza, Evergreen Square and Northridge Center. Pine Plaza, located in the central business district, was Pine City's first shopping center. It is anchored by an old-fashioned drive-in A&W All-American Food Restaurant, one of the few remaining carhops in the state. Evergreen Square is anchored by Pamida
Pamida
Pamida is a chain of department stores with more than 175 locations in 16 Midwestern and West Central U.S. states. Pamida stores are generally located in smaller communities that range from 3,000 to 8,000 in population...
and is also home to such stores as Radio Shack
Radio shack
Radio shack is a slang term for a room or structure for housing radio equipment.-History:In the early days of radio, equipment was experimental and home-built. The first radio transmitters used a noisy spark to generate radio waves and were often housed in a garage or shed. When radio was first...
and T-Mobile
T-Mobile
T-Mobile International AG is a German-based holding company for Deutsche Telekom AG's various mobile communications subsidiaries outside Germany. Based in Bonn, Germany, its subsidiaries operate GSM and UMTS-based cellular networks in Europe, the United States, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands...
. Pine City's newest shopping center is Northridge Center, located at the city's developing northern freeway interchange, home to a bistro
Bistro
A bistro, sometimes spelled bistrot, is, in its original Parisian incarnation, a small restaurant serving moderately priced simple meals in a modest setting. Bistros are defined mostly by the foods they serve. Home cooking with robust earthy dishes, and slow-cooked foods like cassoulet are typical...
and several service-related enterprises.
Pine City has one of the most evident downtowns between the Twin Cities and the Twin Ports
Twin Ports
The Twin Ports of Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin are located at the western part of Lake Superior and together are considered the largest freshwater port in the world. They are twin cities and seaports, connected to the Atlantic Ocean through the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence...
. Robinson Park is in the heart of it and forms the center of the town square
Town square
A town square is an open public space commonly found in the heart of a traditional town used for community gatherings. Other names for town square are civic center, city square, urban square, market square, public square, and town green.Most town squares are hardscapes suitable for open markets,...
, with the old train depot to the east, a library to the south and many mom and pop shops lining 5th Street on the west side of the park.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 3,043 residents, 1,222 households, and 734 families in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,076.3 people per square mile (415.2/km²). There were 1,275 housing units at an average density of 451.0 per square mile (174.0/km²).
Racial makeup (2010)
- 95.58% White
- 1.54% Native American
- 1.22% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
- 0.74% Asian
- 0.26% African American
- 0.19% from other racesRace (United States Census)Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
- 0.03% Pacific Islander
1.67% from two or more races.
Population statistics
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| 535 | |1,258 | |1,343 | |1,937 | |2,143 | |2,613 | |3,123 | Pokegama Pokegama -Bodies of water:United States* Pokegama Bay, a bay in Wisconsin* Pokegama Creek, a stream in Minnesota* Pokegama Lake, a lake on Minnesota's Snake River* Pokegama River, a river in Wisconsin-Communities:United States* Pokegama, Minnesota... , Chengwatana or Pine City Township. Other demographicsThere were 1,222 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couplesMarriage Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found... living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.04. In the city the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $29,118, and the median income for a family was $37,639. Males had a median income of $30,951 versus $20,759 for females. The per capita income Per capita income Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population... for the city was $16,802. About 10.8% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.4% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over. Ancestry of Pine City residents is primarily German (36%), Norwegian (17%), Swedish (15%), and Czech (8%). ReligionPine City is home to several churches, of varying denominations, including:
ClimateBelow is a table of average high and low temperatures throughout the year in Pine City.
Places of interest
 Education and academic institutionsThe Pine City Public Schools (Independent School District #578) serve the needs of more than 1,600 area students through one PK-6 elementary school (Pine City Elementary), a 7-12 Junior/Senior High SchoolPine City High School Pine City High School is a six-year public high school located in Pine City, Minnesota, a fourth-tier suburb of Minneapolis... , and the Pine City Area Learning Center. Pine City is also home to St. Mary's School (Catholic), which serves pre-school and K-6 students. Pine Technical College is a two-year institution offering a wide variety of technical and general education course offerings. It is also part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System comprises 31 colleges and universities, including 24 two-year colleges and seven state universities... . Pine Tech's gunsmithing curriculum is one of the only programs of its kind in the country and draws students from throughout North America. The Pine City Public Library is part of the East Central Regional Library. The ECRL holds nearly 400,000 volumes and serves over 65,000 cardholders in the region. Pine City is also home to the George E. Sausen Memorial Law Library, located inside the Pine County Courthouse. Health and utilitiesPine City's Lakeside Medical Center has a full-service clinic and nursing home facility. Allina Medical Clinic - Pine City provides a variety of family medicine, obstetrics, and orthopedic surgery services. Kanabec Hospital has announced a new family practice clinic that will open in January 2011. The $3 million facility will encompass 13500 square feet (1,254.2 m²). Pine City is also home to three chiropractic clinics and Sprouts, a local market featuring organic and health foods.Utility providers are regulated monopolies. East Central Energy provides electrical utilities to the community and is a co-op member of Great River Energy Great River Energy Great River Energy is an electric transmission and generation cooperative in the U.S. state of Minnesota; it is the state's second largest electric utility, based on generating capacity, and the fifth largest generation and transmission cooperative in the U.S. in terms of assets... . Minnesota Energy supplies gas and US Cable US Cable The US Cable Group is a cable television provider that serves about 100,000 subscribers in ten states. It is among the top 35 cable providers in the nation and has cable systems in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.- History :US Cable... provides cable television. The city treats and distributes water and several local businesses provide garbage removal and recycling services. Amateur sportsThe Pine City Pirates is the city's baseball team, featuring mostly local players from around the area and competing in the Eastern Minny North League, which is part of the Minnesota Baseball Association. Though presently not fielding a team, amateur baseball has been a part of Pine City culture for years and has enjoyed many successes in the past. The Pirates have had several state appearances including: 1950, 1952 B 2nd, 1953 B 3rd, 1961 and 1962.ArtsPine City's growing arts community placed it on the list of 2010 "Best Communities for Music Education in America." Musical ensembles at Pine City High SchoolPine City High School Pine City High School is a six-year public high school located in Pine City, Minnesota, a fourth-tier suburb of Minneapolis... give free performances throughout the school year. The high school band has built its reputation under the direction of Mr. Bradley Mariska. A major new development is the Pine Center for the Arts, which opened in downtown Pine City in 2009. The center is a regional arts facility that houses a variety of educational and performance-based programs relating to theatre, music, visual art, literature, and dance. Classes and special events take place throughout the year. Pine City has an active community theater, the Heritage Players, which performs semiannually. The Pine City Arts Council sponsors a variety of annual events, most notably a free Friday night summer concert series held in Robinson Park. Major annual events Spring, Summer and Fall
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MediaNewspapersThe major weekly newspaper Newspaper A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a... in the area is the Pine City Pioneer, which has a circulation of over 3,000. The Pine City Pioneer Pine City Pioneer The Pine City Pioneer is the largest of four newspapers in Pine County and is published once per week.- See also :* City Pages* The Minnesota Daily... is owned by Kanabec Publishing and edited by Mike Gainor. Papers from the Twin Cities are also commonly read. Television Pine City receives TV signals from the Twin Cities. Channels include Twin Cities Public Television Twin Cities Public Television Twin Cities Public Television is a non-profit organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, that operates the Twin Cities' two Public Broadcasting Service member Public television stations, KTCA-TV and KTCI-TV... , WCCO 4, KSTP-TV KSTP-TV KSTP-TV, channel 5, is the ABC affiliate for the Twin Cities. Its transmitter is located at the Shoreview Telefarm. It is the flagship station of Hubbard Broadcasting, which also owns several other broadcasting properties across the United States.... , KMSP-TV KMSP-TV KMSP-TV, channel 9, is the Fox-owned-and-operated television station serving the Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota designated market area, owned in a duopoly with MyNetworkTV affiliate WFTC... , KARE KARE KARE, digital channel 11, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul area of Minnesota and portions of western Wisconsin. It also operates KARE WX NOW, formerly known as NBC Weather Plus on its second digital subchannel... , WFTC WFTC WFTC, channel 29, is a MyNetworkTV owned and operated television station licensed to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and serving the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area... and KSTC-TV KSTC-TV KSTC-TV is an Independent television station for the Twin Cities that is licensed to Minneapolis. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 45 from a transmitter at the Telefarm installation in Shoreview. Owned by Hubbard Broadcasting, the station is sister to ABC affiliate... . Radio WCMP (AM) WCMP (AM) WCMP 1350 AM is a radio station in Pine City, Minnesota. It has an Adult Standards format, and broadcasts 24 hours a day. The station first signed on in 1957.... and WCMP-FM WCMP-FM WCMP-FM is a radio station licensed to serve Pine City, Minnesota. It airs a Country music format.It is owned by Red Rock Radio, and has studios at 15429 Pokegama Lake Rd... are the two local Pine City stations. The rest are "fringe" stations from surrounding areas. Pine City also receives radio stations from the Twin Cities, St. Cloud and western Wisconsin areas.
Fictional references
Notable Pine City residentsThe following list includes those that were either born in, or that have resided (or presently reside) in Pine City:
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