Trees at Minneopa State Park to be removed to prevent hazards

Visitors to Minneopa State Park may soon notice fewer trees near the waterfall area of the park. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will remove 20 trees from the area, including 17 ash trees, beginning Feb. 6.

To ensure visitor safety, access to the falls will be restricted when the tree removal is underway. The “Visitor Alert” section of the Minneopa State Park website (mndnr.gov/minneopa) will be updated daily to reflect access restrictions.