CONTA PROTECT THE SMOKY HILLS Don't clear cut the Lake Country Scenic Byway (Highway 34) The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) plans to clear cut trees and vegetation 65' from the center line of Hwy 34 for 21 miles of this road resurfacing project on the Lake Country Scenic Byway. Plus, log an additional 50% of trees for 150 feet on the south side of Hwy 34 from Snellman to the Shell River. Logging could begin as early as November 2022. You're invited to learn more about the project including environmental and scenic byway concerns: WHAT: Free informational meeting open to the public WHEN: 5:30 pm-7:00 pm, Thursday September 15, 2022 WHERE: Event Center at Jack Pines Resort, 53014 State Hwy 34, Osage MN 56570 WHO: All are welcome. Invite your friends and neighbors! HOSTED BY: Friends of the Lake Country Scenic Byway, Honor the Earth, and Prairie Woods Chapter of Izaak Walton League of America Plus: Your thoughts and input are welcome! CONTA PROTECT THE SMOKY HILLS Don't clear cut the Lake Country Scenic Byway ( Highway 34 ) The Minnesota Department of Transportation ( MnDOT ) plans to clear cut trees and vegetation 65 ' from the center line of Hwy 34 for 21 miles of this road resurfacing project on the Lake Country Scenic Byway . Plus , log an additional 50 % of trees for 150 feet on the south side of Hwy 34 from Snellman to the Shell River . Logging could begin as early as November 2022 . You're invited to learn more about the project including environmental and scenic byway concerns : WHAT : Free informational meeting open to the public WHEN : 5:30 pm - 7 : 00 pm , Thursday September 15 , 2022 WHERE : Event Center at Jack Pines Resort , 53014 State Hwy 34 , Osage MN 56570 WHO : All are welcome . Invite your friends and neighbors ! HOSTED BY : Friends of the Lake Country Scenic Byway , Honor the Earth , and Prairie Woods Chapter of Izaak Walton League of America Plus : Your thoughts and input are welcome !