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Cathy Wurzer

Lawmakers approve funding for new state park

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Map of Lake Vermilion
This map shows the outline of the proposed Lake Vermilion state park, in black. The existing Soudan Mine State Park is outlined in green.
Map courtesy of the Minnesota DNR

Lawmakers included funding for a new state park in a second bonding bill they passed before adjourning Sunday night.

The park along Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota was one of Gov. Pawlenty's top priorities this session.

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with DNR Commissioner Mark Holsten.

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Map of Lake Vermilion
This map shows the outline of the proposed Lake Vermilion state park, in black. The existing Soudan Mine State Park is outlined in green.
Map courtesy of the Minnesota DNR