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2026 Legislative Recap
Parks and trails receive funding from bonding and the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. Several policy issues debated but mostly unpassed.
Fun Quiz Pollinators
Pollinators of Minnesota
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Our Letter to the Editor: Minnesota Needs to Get Back on Track for New State Parks
Published in the Minnesota Star Tribune, May 2025
Testifying for state trails
Our research offers compelling insight into the need to maintain Minnesota State Trails.
2026 Annual Shindig
Paved trail lined with autumn trees and a wooden fence, featuring a "Cuyuna Lakes State Trail" sign on the right, inviting you to explore the scenic state trail.
Closing the gap at Cuyuna
A short stretch of trail—and years of collaboration—are unlocking safer access to Cuyuna's Sagamore Unit
Fun Quiz Wildflowers
A newsletter cover featuring a snow-covered trail with footprints, titled "Special Places Newsletter February 2026" from Parks & Trails. Table of contents listed at the bottom.
Special Places Newsletter – 2026 February
Gateway State Trail Project Saved | 2026 Legislative Priorities | Public Policy: Community-drive projects | Research: Updated State of the Trails Report | Land Project: William O'Brien State Park | Places & Friends: Itasca State Park
2025 State of the Trails
How smooth are Minnesota's paved state trails?
The 2026 Photo Contest is open for ongoing submissions through June 14, 2026. Enter and view the photos.
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