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Cycling Saves Lives and Money in Minnesota

8/31/2018

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“Our research shows that the more cycling people do — whether it’s recreational riding or commuting — the lower their risk for cardiovascular risk factors like obesity, hypertension, and high cholesterol,” says lead author Professor Mark Pereira.

​The reduction in risk translates to preventing 12-61 deaths per year and annually saves the state’s economy $100-500 million.


READ MORE HERE
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Parks and Trails at the Great Minnesota Get Together!

8/24/2018

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That’s right, the partners in the Legacy Amendment Parks and Trails fund; Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission, Metropolitan Council and DNR will be sharing space in the DNR building at the State Fair and continuing our mission to:
Celebrate * Education * Listen

During this 10th year of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment we partnered to host a series of eight celebrations in communities across the State.  Now we promote our message to the hundreds of thousands of visitors to the DNR building during the 12-days that Minnesotans celebrate the end of summer and the coming fall harvest.
 
We’ll be in the theatre of the DNR building for 2018 and 2019.  Please come visit and say hello when you’re at the fair.  The exhibit design is such that we can take elements of the display on the road to various communities for the next year, let us know if there is an event that might be appropriate in your community. 
 
We’ll see you at the Fair!
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GMRPTC Evaluation Team Applications Being Accepted

8/22/2018

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The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and  Trails Commission (GMRPTC) is seeking applications for alternative member(s) of the Evaluation Team (ETeam).  The ETeam is comprised of five park and trail or natural resource management professionals with an extensive understanding of Greater Minnesota and the unique issues and challenges faced in communities/counties outside the metro area.
Members conduct an evaluation of applications for designation and master plans for park or trail candidates vying for designation into the GMRPTC Regional System.  Members will also provide guidance on system development and planning issues.  The evaluations are conducted in accordance with the GMRPTC Strategic Plan Criteria and Operational Guidelines.
At its discretion, the Commission may select one or more non-voting alternates to learn the role, provide additional perspective and potentially fill any vacancies that occur.  Complete information is included in the ETeam Application and ETeam Application Overview.
Applications are accepted at any time, but for the current consideration cycle must be submitted by September 19, 2018.  For more information, Contact Executive Director Renee Mattson at renee.mattson@gmrptcommission.org or System Plan Coordinator Joe Czapiewski at coordinator@gmrptcommission.org.

ETeam Application Overview

ETeam Application Form
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Northland Sports Park Dedication

8/3/2018

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Officials recently held a dedication for the new Northland Regional Sports Park in Beltrami County. Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trials Commissioner Rita Albrecht, along with Executive Director Renee Mattson and System Plan Coordinator Joe Czapiewski, attended the ceremony. The new 200+ acre park features top-quality facilities for trap and skeet shooting, a variety of rifle and pistol ranges, hunter education fields, ATV facilities, and indoor classroom and meeting space. The GMRPTC provided Legacy Amendment funding for a new 200 yard rifle range, indoor meeting space, and ATV trailhead.

Learn more about the dedication HERE.
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