Scandia looks to become recreational destination with Gateway Trail extension

Scandia looks to become recreational destination with Gateway Trail extension

The Scandia City Council voted unanimously this week to extend the popular Gateway State Trail into downtown Scandia. The new two-mile trail will connect the city with William O’Brien State Park in Marine on St. Croix. But it could do a lot more than that for Scandia, the mayor says. Scandia Mayor Steve Kronmiller (John Autey / Pioneer Press) “This will, ultimately, have a very large impact on the community,” said Mayor Steve Kronmiller. “Scandi…