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Pine County declines 323‑acre donation, will keep dialogue open with donors and state
Pine County Board of Commissioners · January 6, 2026
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Summary
Land advisory committee recommended declining a 323‑acre offer due to easement restrictions that would prevent memorial forest designation and PILT revenue; the commission voted to deny the donation but to continue discussions with the public trust for public lands and the DNR for other parcel options.
The Pine County land advisory committee briefed the board on an offered donation of roughly 323 acres that carried restrictive easements. Committee members and staff said the easement language would prevent the parcel from qualifying as a memorial forest and…
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