Mission
Support the continued development of the Mill Towns State Trail.
Friends Since
1998
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Friends of the Mill Towns State Trail
The Mill Towns State Trail bridge at Lake Byllesby was constructed in 2015
Friends of Mill Towns Trail meet with Rep. Bly (DFL, Northfield)
Peggy Prowe, a member of Friends of Mill Towns bikes on the trail bridge in Northfield named in her honor
News from the Friends
Bridge crossing the Cannon River near Lake Byllesby
Our Partner Land Project
Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota works to acquire critical land for parks and trails, often partnering with Friends Groups to support this effort.
We are honored to have worked with Sibley State Park Improvement Association on several land acquisitions over the years.
See our project tour for Mill Towns State Trail
Our Related Advocacy Work
Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is a strong voice at the state capital working to ensure Minnesota’s parks and trails are protected and cared for. We work with friends groups to identify critical projects that need government support.
2019
Mill Towns: trail development
AMT FUNDED
Mill Towns: trail development
This project is included in Parks & Trails Council's 2019 Legislative Agenda. 2019 Legislative Summary2019 Amount Requested2019 Amount Funded$500,000TBD 2019 Funding Source Sought General Obligation Bonds 2019 Bills Introduced None yet. Final Language in Law Final language will be added here if passed. Proposed Project ...
2018
Mill Towns: trail development
AMT FUNDED
Mill Towns: trail development
For acquisition and design of the Mill Towns State Trail between the cities of Faribault and Waterford.
2017
Bonding Bill
AMT FUNDED
Bonding Bill
The final piece of the 2017 budget agreement was a $988 million bonding bill (HF 5), which passed in the wee hours on the last day of session. The bonding bill funds building and infrastructure projects, including park and trail projects. Specifically, the bill includes: ...
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