Legislators have stepped into the fray of discussions over where the new Highway 41 river crossing should go.

A House wetlands subcommittee held a hearing Tuesday about Seminary Fen, a rare calcareous fen that will be impacted if one of the easterly options is chosen for the bridge.

Although the Minnesota Department of Transportation was leaning toward selecting a central route, which would skirt downtown Chaska and go over Athletic Park, it took a step back when asked to re-evaluate a bridge further east, near Seminary Fen.

By Richard Crawford

One of the rarest environmental areas in the state — a calcareous fen located in southern Chanhassen – is on the verge of being acquired by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

The DNR has a purchase agreement with the landowners for about 106 acres of the Seminary Fen property, which environmental groups have wanted to purchase for protection for several years.

By Mark W. Olson

They asked for comments, and comments they got.

By Shannon Fiecke

Shakopee has sided with Scott County in its preference for the location of a new river crossing.

By Mollee Francisco

Want to comment on the Minnesota River crossing options? The end is near.

By Forrest Adams

Three of the Minnesota River crossing options would potentially have a direct impact on Seminary Fen, located in Chanhassen.

By Shannon Fiecke

By Mark W. Olson

The MnDOT report outlining the river crossing options is flawed, asserted Carver city officials at a work session Monday night.