Blue Mound Trail
July 09, 2025A crew with Duininck Inc. of Prinsburg began the surface mill-off process Monday on the county bike trail along Blue Mound Avenue and will progress along the four-mile trek that includes portions of Blue Mounds State Park. Work is expected to be finished in 30 days, taking the project into August, according to county engineer Mark Sehr. Workers will finish reclaiming the old bituminous surface…- By Lori SorensonJune 25, 2025Construction will start this week on 4.2 miles of the Blue Mound Trail between Luverne and the Blue Mounds State Park. Rock County Highway Engineer Mark Sehr, who is overseeing the project, said trail reconstruction is set to begin Thursday, June 26, weather permitting. He said the project was prompted by surface cracking that has occurred through the years since the trail was first paved in…
By Mavis FodnessFebruary 28, 2024A state grant will provide funding for a new surface on the 4.2-mile Blue Mound Trail in 2025. At their Feb. 20 meeting, Rock County Commissioners approved a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to cost share in the project. The Blue Mounds State Park’s cost share will be up to $100,000, based on the three miles of trail located in the park. Rock County will…- By Mavis FodnessOctober 11, 2023A grant to repave the 4.2-mile Blue Mound Trail is possible, if local support and a monetary match are secured. Commissioners approved a resolution supporting the grant application at their Oct. 3 meeting. The Blue Mound trail connects with the Luverne Loop along Blue Mound Avenue by the county highway department. The trail runs north to the Blue Mounds State Park’s former swimming area. The…
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