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Historic Roadside Properties and Waysides
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 |