Willow River park project moved after DNR easement blocks planned Big Bend work

Oct 7, 2025

The board approved moving up to $25,000 in dedicated county parks funds from Big Bend Park to Willow River Dam Park after the DNR confirmed a Wild and Scenic River easement restricts the originally planned improvements at Big Bend.

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The Pine County Board approved amending a prior agreement to allow the City of Willow River to shift up to $25,000 in county-dedicated parks and recreation funds from the Big Bend Park project to work at Willow River Dam Park after new information about state easement restrictions.

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