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Blazing Star Trail Near Finish Line | Rochester Minnesota News
After 20 years of effort, Minnesotans are on the verge of completing the Blazing Star State Trail—just half a mile away from finishing. Local leaders from Albert Lea, Hayward, and Freeborn County have united in a joint plea to the DNR to finish what they started. The trail is already 8.1 miles long, with a planned bridge over Albert Lea Lake connecting key sections—a project originally slated for 2025 that’s now stalled. Community groups raised over $70,000 for a bike shelter, showing deep local investment. The final stretch’s delay has frustrated supporters, but enthusiasm remains high…
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