Construction updates:
McKinney to Biwabik: putting in floating bridge is done, need to pave from bridge to Biwabik, and expected to be done by June 30, 2025
Tower area: trees need to be down by 3/31
West Two River to Tower area has been awarded and projected end of 2026 for completion
Aurora to Hoyt Lakes: in design & environmental (done by end of 2026)
Buhl to McKinney reconstruction: projected by end of 2025
Grants being sought for Keewatin area to Kelly Lake
Storm damage – Giants Ridge trail staying in the same area and being temporarily paved., minor repairs for storm damage are in quote phase to be fixed soon
Gilbert reroute: needs slope engineer and will have a detour by campground
Detour in Grand Rapids – it is by Hwy 21 in Arbo township. Mining company will be hauling material, proceed with caution
The Mesabi Trail™ has been funded in part by the LCCMR and the Minnesota Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund.