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The Lake Wobegon Trails Organization

The Lake Wobegon Trails Organization is a coalition of community groups banded together to help promote the use of the newly constructed Lake Wobegon Trail.  Among their goals is to enhance the experience for visitors and residents of the trail, plus provide assistance in helping to maintain the beauty of the trail.

The organizations that are members of the  Lake Wobegon Trails Organization are the Chambers of Commerce for Avon, Albany, Freeport, Melrose, and Sauk Centre, plus the Holdingford Commercial Club and the Albany Jaycees are charter members along with the St. Cloud Visitors Bureau.  The Stearns County Park Department has members that attend the meetings to assure a good working relationship and smooth flow of information.

Lake Wobegon Trails, Inc. is a "not for profit" organization.  Dave Simpkins is currently serving as their President, Cliff Borgerding of Avon is the Vice President and Treasurer, and Pete Theisman is the Secretary.  A special mention should be given to Leo Sand of Albany who was instrumental in the creation of the organization and served as its first President, and to Peter Fuchsteiner for his legal assistance in helping the organization become incorporated and receive a "not for profit" status.

Albany Jaycees with Garrison Keillor at Trail Opening
(Photo courtesy of Ludwig Photography)