Dunn, Pepin Counties work with Xcel Energy to purchase part of Chippewa River State Trail


Dunn, Pepin Counties work with Xcel Energy to purchase part of Chippewa River State Trail


DUNN COUNTY, Wis. (DUNN COUNTY PRESS RELEASE) - Dunn and Pepin counties are working with a conservation organization to acquire a 6.5-mile section of the Chippewa River State Trail currently owned by Xcel Energy.

“This is an exceptional stretch of this popular trail, and we have a unique opportunity to acquire it for a reasonable price,” said Chase Cummings, Dunn County Conservationist.

The Dunn County Board of Supervisors in June approved a memorandum of understanding, allowing the county to work with Pepin County and Landmark Conservancy to secure a grant that would enable the purchase of the 6.5 miles of the Chippewa River State Trail owned by Xcel Energy in both counties. Pepin County also has approved the MOU...


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