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Pine Island, Minnesota
Population: 2,125
Located in Goodhue County
|b /b|ine Island is located on the banks of the Zumbro River and was a favorite spot for the Dakota Indians. They called this area Wa-zu-wee-ta, or Island of Pines because a large stand of white pines stood between the two forks of the Zumbro and resembled an island. The first settlers arrived in 1855, when a saw mill was built to meet the needs of the new settlers. In 1878, the village was incorporated and the council had its first meeting.
The City of Pine Island is located on U.S. Highway 52, about 15 miles northwest of Rochester, home of the world famous Mayo Clinic. The business district along Main Street houses some of the most unique historic buildings in the area; The Opera House Block, Pine Island City Hall and clock tower, and others built during the second half of the 19th century.
ATTRACTIONS
Douglas Trail is a 13 mile, multiple use state trail developed on the abandoned Chicago Northwestern Railroad grade. It provides two separate treadways, each of which is designed for different recreational activities. This trail offers outstanding rural scenery traversing some of the richest agricultural land in Minnesota. One treadway is surfaced with bituminous pavement for bicyclists, hikers, and snowmobilers; the other for horseback riders and cross-country skiers. The completed trail begins at Pine Island City Park, travels through the town of Douglas (for which the Trail is named), and terminates in Northwest Rochester. Trail access from Pine Island includes parking and restrooms facilities. A quality nine hole golf course is open to the public. The course is located on the East Side of Douglas Trail in the southeast section of town.
EVENTS
Pine Island Cheese Festival is held on the second weekend of June every year. The festival is free for the whole family and includes an Arts and Crafts Show, food booths, carnival, a tractor pull, and on Sunday the festival Parade.
Pine Island Farmers Market On Main Street: Third Saturday of June through third Saturday of October every year.
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