Author: Lisa Filter
Decades later, Mt. Tom still provides fantastic views
From MNDNR Sibley State Park icon remains jewel in Kandiyohi County Rising above the treetops at Sibley State Park is an icon of Kandiyohi County –Mt. Tom and its viewing shelter. The shelter, constructed in 1938, became a destination for people who visited one of …
Parks and Trails Legacy Amendment Celebration at St. John’s University
From Parks & Trails Legacy Advisory Committee Join in celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the passage of the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment at this free event for central Minnesota! Spread the word and bring your friends and family! The College of Saint Benedict …
Legislative Briefing
The 2018 legislative session continues to creep towards its conclusion. Last week marked the third and final committee deadline, and all the major policy and finance committees have now released, amended and passed their omnibus bills. Those bills now have only one or two more stops …
Legislative Briefing for April 9
Following a weeklong break, legislators returned to the capitol today and got back to work on what’s turning out to be one of the busiest legislative sessions in recent memory. Legislators still have a flurry of issues to work through, ranging from bonding and taxes …
ATV bill has new number and moved to new committee
In an uncommon move, the bill that would allow all-terrain vehicles into two state parks, which we have strongly opposed, has been replaced with a new bill number. The language remains the same, but it is now bill HF4211. We continue to be opposed to …
Faribault-Northern Links: trail connection
Connect Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail with Faribault’s city trails that lead to the downtown area.
Action Alert: Stop bill that would open state parks to all-terrain vehicle (ATVs)
Stop this bill from redefining state parks A bill (HF3142 / SF3063) is making its way through the legislative process this session that would erode the definition of Minnesota State Parks. This bill allows all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to be ridden within two state parks–something that …
Mississippi Blufflands: trail planning
Trail development and planning for the proposed Mississippi Blufflands State Trail.
Friends from around the state gather for Day on the Hill
Our Testimony Opposing ATVs in State Parks
The following testimony was read by Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota’s executive director on Tuesday, March 6 at the Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee. Chair Fabian, and members of the committee, My name is Brett Feldman. I’m the executive director …
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.
Gitchi Gami: trail development into Lutsen
Build a 1.5 mile trail extension into Lutsen, plus planning and design costs for other segments.
