County backs multiple road‑and‑trail grant applications and accepts parks/trails funding for Soo Line Trail

Dec 2, 2025

Public Works asked for and received the board’s support for three transportation grant applications and approved a grant agreement for Soo Line Trail pavement rehab and bridge replacement; the Soo Line project was described as just over $1.1 million with a county contribution of $174,000 and a state/federal grant covering the remainder.

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County Public Works Director Tony Hennen presented multiple grant requests and a recently negotiated grant agreement at the Dec. 12 board meeting. Commissioners approved support for three grant applications and accepted a grant agreement for Soo Line Trail improvements.

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