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Long-sought Sibley State Park trail connection looks within reach

LCCMR backers sought a $3,748,000 appropriation during a senator visit to New London where members of the committee urged funding, with approval needed this coming year.
Facing a $3.7 million shortfall, project backers say the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources holds $2,610,000 from a 2023 bond and will use $250,000 legacy funding for the $6.6 million project.
The project route covers roughly 4.5 miles along Kandiyohi County Road 40, routing around a wetland and using a previously developed tunnel under U.S. Highway 71 to connect to the Sibley State Park segment developed in 2021.
Local officials say the link will boost tourism and economies, as the connection is expected to improve access to Sibley State Park and the Glacial Lakes State Trail, which see more than 250,000 visitors annually and support roughly 1,600 county jobs.
If the commission funds are approved this coming year, the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources recommendation requires legislative approval, and supporters asked the Senate Capital Investment Committee to consider bonding as a backup while Sandra Pappas led a western Minnesota tour.

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Long-sought Sibley State Park trail connection looks within reach

NEW LONDON — Supporters looking to connect the Glacial Lakes State Trail in New London to Sibley State Park voiced optimism about reaching their long-sought goal as they met Tuesday with members of the Minnesota Senate’s Capital Investment Committee in New London. “This is the last step of a long and arduous process of getting this trail done,” said State Sen. Andrew Lang, R-Olivia, as he welcomed members of the committee to New London. He and S…

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