Pine River (Saint Louis River tributary) facts for kids
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| Other name(s) | White Pine River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County, Minnesota |
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| Main source | Adolph 46°51′44″N 92°16′02″W / 46.8621622°N 92.2671343°W |
| River mouth | Saginaw, Minnesota 46°47′12″N 92°27′27″W / 46.78667°N 92.45750°W |
| Length | 15.0 mi-long (24.1 km) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | St. Louis River |
The Pine River, also known as the White Pine River, is a river in Minnesota, United States. It is about 15.0-mile-long (24.1 km) long. This river is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. The Pine River flows into the Saint Louis River.
Where is the Pine River?
The Pine River is located in Saint Louis County, which is in southern Minnesota. It flows through a few different areas, including Grand Lake Township, Solway Township, and Brevator Township.
The river is found to the west and northwest of a city called Duluth. It is also north of another city, Cloquet. The entire river stays within Saint Louis County.
Quick Facts About the River
- The Pine River starts near a place called Adolph.
- It ends when it joins the Saint Louis River near Saginaw, Minnesota.
- It's known as one of the "trout streams" in Northern Minnesota. This means it's a good place for certain types of fish, like trout, to live.
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