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Judge David Minge's Bike Minnesota with Parks & Trails expedition will shine a spotlight on Minnesota River Valley treasures

(MANKATO, MN) - The forecast calls for rain, but that won't stop Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge David Minge and his band of 65 adventure-seeking cyclists from exploring some of the Minnesota River Valley's greatest natural and cultural treasures over the Labor Day weekend.

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Trail Builder Terry McGaughey

Mr. Paul Bunyan Trail

Terry McGaughey has spent a quarter century working to make the 110-mile trail connecting Crow Wing and Lake Bemidji state parks a reality

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Southeastern Minnesota Association of Regional Trails (SMART)

The SMART way to build a regional trail system

Friends groups play an important role in planning, developing, maintaining and advocating for Minnesota's parks and trails. Meet SMART, a group with representatives from 11 counties that works together to connect trails locally, regionally and to neighboring states.

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