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