Advocacy News
Friends from around the state gather for Day on the Hill
Testifying against new bill that opens state parks to ATVs
A bill (HF 3142) has been introduced this session at the State Capitol that would open up two state parks to motorized all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). On Tuesday, Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota testified against the bill during the Environment and Natural Resources Policy and …
Cannon Valley: trail improvements
For improvements to trail access facilities and storm water infrastructure.
Heartland: trail spur
Predesign and engineering of a 25-mile spur of the Heartland State Trail that will connect Itasca State Park to Park Rapids.
Frontenac: land acquisition
Acquire the 159 acres of restored blufflands that Parks & Trails Council purchased and is holding in trust for the park.
Blazing Star: trail extension
Complete a 6-mile trail connection between the city of Albert Lea into Myre-Big Island State Park and to the city of Hayward.
Mesabi: trail extension
Develop a 3.5-mile segment of the Mesabi Trail from County Road 88 into Ely, Minn.
New Taconite State Trail plan approved, our voices were heard
This past July, the Minnesota DNR approved a new master plan for the Taconite State Trail. It was a plan we anxiously anticipated because of the implications it could have on introducing off-highway vehicles (OHVs) such as ATVs, into state parks. We are happy to …
Bonding Bill
Legacy Funds Appropriation Bill
Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
Omnibus Budget Bill
Legislative Session ends with mixed bag for parks and trails
The 2017 legislative session is finally over. Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up a four-day special session early Friday morning, and Gov. Dayton signed most of the bills into law on Tuesday following the Memorial Day holiday. While there are still a few outstanding issues at the …
Legislative Update: Uncertainty remains as the end of session draws near
The end of the legislative session is only three days away, and important pieces of legislation that will impact Minnesota’s parks and trails are still up-in-the-air. Lawmakers have spent most of the week going back-and-forth on what the overall size of the state budget should …
