Big spending throws more fuel in Minnesota s ATV boom Reflecting the activity s popularity, DNR allocation will speed work on motorized trails in the northeast. July 22, 2021 7:51pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Thanks to sweeping appropriations finalized last month by the state Legislature, Minnesota s all-terrain vehicle boom will grow to new dimensions over the next two years behind the strength of more than $13 million in spending.
The appropriations all from a Department of Natural Resources account funded by all-terrain vehicle registrations and other ATV user taxes will speed the buildup of a growing universe of motorized trails in northeastern Minnesota. Starting during next year s construction season, a number of separate trails will connect with one another to start forming a giant web of forested corridors meant to attract ATV enthusiasts from around the country