Lawmakers approve funding for new state park
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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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