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NOW IS THE TIME TO BOOK YOUR SUMMER VACATION!
Check out our motels, resorts and campgrounds by clicking on our
"Lodging" tab in the left column

(Please mention the Pine River Chamber when making resevations. Thanks!)

YOU CAN GET HERE AND BACK TO THE TWIN CITIES ON JUST ONE TANK OF GAS!!
You'll find Great Shopping, Great Golfing, Great Fishing,
Great Biking, Great Resorts, Motels & Camping
All within easy and economical driving distances!


The Pine River Chamber Information Center an official Minnesota
Office of Tourism Affiliate Information Center!


NEW!! FREE WIRELESS INTERNET AVAILABLE AT PINE RIVER INFO CENTER

PINE RIVER IS THE HOME OF PAUL BUNYAN'S BABY BOOTS!

AND THE NEW HOME OF "BABE THE GREEN OX-TROT OX"!

"Babe The Green-Ox Trot Ox" has taken up residence beside the Pine River
Information Center! Our ox exibits a green and sustainable living theme with
all kinds of locally grown fruits and vegetables depicted on its body along
with examples of wind and solar power!

SEE THEM AT THE PINE RIVER INFORMATION CENTER!

New 2008 Pine River Visitors Guides
Are In!
E-mail us for your copy
or Download the electronic version link below
http://shopping.pineandlakes.com/SS/Page.aspx?secid=38163&pagenum=1

Cover Art by Tom Ottoson


gPINE RIVER AREA FISHING REPORT



August 18, 2008

"I caught this northern below the Pine River Dam on Opening Day!"
Just when you think the summer has put "lock jaw" on fish, try an old guide trick! Fast moving baits, cranked over weedbeds sometimes produce awesome results during the August dog days! Pick a bait that runs six to eight feet deep and cast up into the shallow water side of weed beds and crank the bait back as fast as you can turn the handle on your reel. You'll be surprised at the results! All summer gamefish are susceptable to such a presentation, so hold onto your fishing rod and be expecting a sudden jolt! Try it on these days when the fish seem to have gone dorment. Remember, you saw it here first!
Good luck!!

The Pine River Lions Club hold their annual "Take A Kid Fishing Day" every June and all kids attending experience a exciting, fun filled day on the water!

"Take A Kid Fishing" Guides and Their Excited Anglers

Public access maps are available at the Pine River Information Center.
Check out MN DNR Website @ http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/trails_waterways/index.html


PAUL BUNYAN SCENIC BYWAY RECEIVES NATIONAL
SCENIC BYWAY STATUS!


Pine River is the northwestern most community along the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Maps of the byway are available at the Pine River Information Center. The maps explain the history of the byway as well as points of interest along the byway. The byway can be accessed by car, bike or foot travel. Discover the legend and lore of the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway on your next trip to this part of northern Minnesota!
For more information on the scenic byway, please use the website at: www.paulbunyanscenicbyway.org


Pine River Depot Restoration Project Update
April 12, 2008



Progress may be being made on the move and restoration of the historic Pine River Railroad Depot!
Through a combined effort of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the City of Pine River, Cass County, the Pine River Chamber of Commerce and Heritage Group North, funding has been approved that will move and begin the restoration of the depot in the year 2008!
Exciting news for Pine River!

For a listing of historic Minnesota railroad depots you may go to:
http://www.denverrails.com/db/stlist.cfm?state=MN
The Pine River Depot is number 30 on the list.
Its web page presents some reasons for restoring the depot, a glimpse at the project’s history thus far, the vision for the depot restoration and plans for funding the project.  A donor list will be added at a later date.  The webpage will be updated as progress is made toward the ultimate goal of depot restoration and preservation.
Depot Web Page

Heritage Group North depiction of how
restored depot would appear

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Check out our area festivals throughout the year.


CHAMBER INFORMATION CENTER
FLOWERS PLANTED BY
LOCAL GIRL SCOUTS


Local Girl Scout Leader Marie Simek and
two Girl Scouts from Troop 410, Amanda and Kaylie,
planted flowers beside the flag pole at the
Pine River Information Center on
May 19. The flowers are always enjoyed by
visitors and users of the Paul Bunyan Trail
in Pine River!


2008 MISS PINE RIVER & COURT CROWNED!

Miss Pine River 2008 Castona and her Court
consisting of Princesses Savannah and Erin
and Miss Congenality Michelle were crowned at
the 29th Annual Miss Pine River
Scholarship Pagent on Saturday evening, April 5
at Pine River! The young women will represent
the Pine River Chamber of Commerce at
numerous community festivals and events in the
coming year!

Miss Pine River 2008-Castona
Congratulations!

6TH ANNUAL
LAKES BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
SCHEDULED FOR
AUGUST 21-24, 2008
IN PINE RIVER!


Pictured above: Tim & Cindy Roggenkamp (left)
Lakes Bluegrass Festival Promoters &
their Friends!

The 6th Annual Lakes Bluegrass Festival is set to kick off August 21st through August 24th, 2008 at the Cass County Fairgrounds in Pine River!
After last year's stunning success, the festival looks forward to inviting both new performers and bands that have proved popular in the past.
Check out the festival website at www.lakesbluegrassfestival.org to keep updated on bands that will be appearing and information on camping and ticket prices!


Minnesota JOBZ
Zone Parcels Approved for
City of Pine River &
Pine River Township

Pine River and Pine River Township were
recently notified that their applications for a number of Minnesota JOBZ zone parcels had been approved. The JOBZ zone program carries with it many business incentives for new job producing industries, mainly in outstate areas of Minnesota. You may access information on the program and the parcels named in the City of Pine River and adjacent Pine River Township by visiting the state website at
http://www.dted.state.mn.us/jobz-f.asp
Go to the Region 5 Job Zone page.

For local information on the parcels, you may use the link http://www.co.cass.mn.us/econ_development/jobz/jobz.html
for Cass County JOBZ sites and acreages.

CHECK OUT THE CASS COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE
AT
http://www.co.cass.mn.us/edc.html



PAUL BUNYAN'S BABY BOOTS
ARE BIG ENOUGH FOR TWO!


Bailey and little sister Gracie try out the famous "Paul Bunyan Baby Boots" at the Pine River Information Center. From all accounts, these are the only baby boots of Paul's to be found anywhere. All visitors are invited to try them on and take a picture!
Paul Bunyan's Baby Boots can be found at the Pine River Info Center!
You're invited to come in and take your own photo standing in Paul's baby boots! FREE!

 

            Current &Future Pine River Chamber Member
Area Events

FREE
HOBO STEW DAY!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT
PINE RIVER INFORMATION CENTER at
NOON

Serving until the stew is gone!
Prizes for best dressed Hobo Man, Woman and Child!
Held in conjunction with the Pine River Quilt Show & Antique Appraisal Days
Sponsored by the members of the Pine River Chamber of Commerce


PINE RIVER
QUILT SHOW &
ANTIQUE APPRAISAL DAYS
SEPTEMBER 12 & 13

Quilt Show Both Days At United Methodist Church
Hours: Friday 9:30 -5:00
Saturday 9:30-4:00
Free Admission!
Antique Appraisal Day
Saturday, September 13
10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. at The Warehouse
$1.00 Per Antique Appraisal Item- Limit One Item Per Person At At Time

Lunch will be available for both the Quilt Show & Antique Appraisal Day



LAKES BLUEGRASS
FESTIVAL
AUGUST 21-24
CASS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN
PINE RIVER!!

See Information Above for Website and Ticket Information!


4th Annual
Good Samaritan Society Lakes Area

Motorcycle Ride

Saturday, August 23
10:30 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Registration at Jenkins VFW Clubrooms
$20.00 Registration
Includes brunch, dinner & door prizes!
Call Pat Johnson at
218-587-4433 for information!


3rd Annual
Pine River Legion
RIB
COOK-OFF!

Saturday, August 30
Judging @ 4:00 P.M.
Sign-up and pick up rules sheet at the Pine River Legion and pay your non-refundable $20 entry fee by August 22

Prizes and trophies for top places in each catagory consisting of:
Catgeory 1- Gas Grill- Limited to 15 contestants
Category 2- Wood/charcoal- Limited to 15 contestants






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