ECMN

East Central Minnesota

East Central Minnesota (ECMN) sits between two of the state’s major urban hubs—the Twin Cities and Duluth-Superior (WI)—yet retains its rural charm. Despite this rural backdrop, a thriving and growing LGBTQ community flourishes across the region. East Central Minnesota Pride celebrates this vibrant community and draws attendees from both near and far.

Here are the cities and counties that make up this unique area:

Chisago County: Center City, Chisago City, Harris, Lindström, North Branch, Rush City, Shafer, Stacy, Taylors Falls, and Wyoming.

Isanti County: Braham, Cambridge, and Isanti.

Kanabec County: Grasston, Mora, Ogilvie, and Quamba.

Mille Lacs County: Bock, Forreston, Isle, Milaca, Onamia, Pease, Princeton, and Wahkon.

Pine County: Askov, Brook Park, Bruno, Denham, Finlayson, Henriette, Hinckley, Kerrick, Pine City, Rock Creek, Rutledge, Sandstone, Sturgeon Lake, and Willow River.

East Central Minnesota Pride is an event for everyone—whether you’re from one of the towns listed or from neighboring communities like Danbury, Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, Siren, and Webster in northwestern Wisconsin. All are warmly welcomed to join in the celebration of diversity, inclusion, and love that defines this region.