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Pine Island School District
Pine Island Public Schools is a public school district in Pine Island, Minnesota, United States, located in the heart of the town. This school first started out in an old cabin in 1857 but was moved to its current location in 1864. All three schools, elementary, middle and high school, are located in one building with extra portable classrooms. History This land that the school stands on was donated by Moses Jewell. A brick building was put up, costing $3000. There was an addition later that was known as the high school. The first graduation took place in 1887. Sports included football, baseball, boys' and girls' basketball. The team was known as the Young Tigers and wore green and white uniforms. Since 1925 they are known as the Panthers, and wear maroon and gold. In 1903 the state decided a new high school should be built. There stands in the same spot a three-story brick building. In the new gym the ceilings were too low to play basketball, so games were played at the local o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pine Island, Minnesota
Pine Island is a small city of about 3,500 residents in Goodhue and Olmsted counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Most of Pine Island is in Goodhue County, but a small part extends into Olmsted County, making that portion part of the Rochester metropolitan area. The community has a strong agricultural base, but has been transitioning over time into a bedroom community for nearby Rochester, which employs many local residents. Large development is planned for the Olmsted County side as it becomes a Rochester suburb, including the Elk Run Bioscience Park and Minnesota's first diverging diamond interchange. History Pine Island was platted in 1856. A post office has been in operation at Pine Island since 1856. Geography Pine Island lies along the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , of which is land and is water. U.S. Highway 52 serves as a main route in the community. Climate Demographics As of 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
