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How the projects scored in 2020

The construction costs shown on this list represent a very rough estimate based on limited information available at the time selection decisions were made. Actual construction and delivery costs will change over time as projects go from a concept through the project development process and are eventually constructed. View more detailed scores (Excel).

Last updated December 2020

Score Site Name Project Construction Year  Planning Level Project Estimate  Comments
79 Oak Lake 2023 $1,000,000 ADA and road projects planned.
70 Graeser Park 2022 $200,000 City of Robbinsdale desire for conveyance. Potential Highway Sponsor, safety and site restitution work.
62 MN 301 at St Cloud Reformatory 2022 $900,000 Newly identified property in 2019. Contributing to Listed Historic District. Plans to Convey to City after rehab. 
62 Lilac/Minnetonka Blvd/Rock Island 2022 $100,000 Community support and potential Highway Sponsorship site. Safety repairs and vegetation management.
60 Burgen Lake (W.B.) 2029 $800,000 Added to list in 2020. Not yet programmed to coordinate with Rest Area plans. 
60 Baudette 2029 $600,000 Added to list in 2020, not programmed -plans to convey to city
60 Otter Tail Lake 2024 $200,000 Possible conveyance
58 St. Cloud Historical Marker 2022 $50,000 Interpretive sign repair needed
55 Pelican Rapids Village Historical Marker 2024 $300,000 Road/intersection improvements  
55 New Ulm Spring 2021 $950,000  
53 Mendota Overlook Not selected  Unknown  Dakota County-conveyance underway
52 Vineland Historical Marker 2026 $300,000  
52 US 169 Culvert at St. Alban's Bay 2026 $500,000 Coordinating with District
51 Birch Coulee Historical Marker 2024 $400,000  
50 Otter Tail City Historical Marker 2024 $400,000 District intersection project in planning. Coordinating with district and nearby sites.
50 Cascade River 2022 and 2025  $50,000 (2022), $1,000,000 (2025)   
50 Garrison Concourse 2026 $500,000  
50 Christmas Lake 2027 $800,000  
49 Willow Lake 2023 $250,000  
48 Inspiration Point (Lanesboro) 2025 $300,000 Damaged in 2019
44 Noyes Roadside Parking Area Not selected  Unknown  Border crossing closed
42 Granite Falls Overlook 2021 $400,000 D8
40 Avoca Historical Marker Not selected  Unknown  D8
39 Orr Roadside Parking Area Not selected  Unknown   
38 Redwood Falls Retaining Wall Not selected  Unknown   
38 National Grange Historical Marker Not selected  Unknown   
38 Fort Beauharnois Not selected  Unknown   
36 Spruce Creek Culvert (Bridge 8292) Not selected  Unknown   
36 Lester River Bridge (Bridge 5772) Not selected  Unknown   
33 Craigie Flour Mill Not selected  Unknown   
32 St. Paul Overlook (Burns Ave) Not selected  Unknown   
31 Split Rock Lighthouse Overlook Not selected  Unknown   
30 Preston Overlook Not selected  Unknown   
30 Stillwater - (South) Scenic Overlook/Lake St. Croix Not selected  Unknown   
30 Kensington Runestone Historical Marker Not selected  Unknown   
26 Mendota / Sibley Pioneer Church Site Not selected  Unknown  Not eligible as a roadside property; historical marker is individually eligible as an object
26 Graceville Historical Marker Not selected  Unknown   
26 Browns Valley Not selected  Unknown   
21 La Crescent Overlook Not selected  Unknown   
21 Marine on St. Croix Not selected  Unknown   
18 Reno Spring Roadside Parking Area Not selected  Unknown   
17 Mantorville Retaining Walls Not selected  Unknown   
0 Manitou Rapids Not selected  Unknown   
0 Forest Lake (S.B.) Not selected  Unknown   

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