Below is a message from GMRPTC Executive Director Renee Mattson. You can reach her at renee.mattson@gmrptcommission.org.

The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) is led by 13 Governor-appointed Commissioners who work hard on behalf of all of Greater Minnesota. Two Commissioners represent each of the six districts, and one who serves as an At-Large Commissioner.

Recently, two Commissioners have resigned their seats before their terms ended. One due to work conflicts and the other moved to another district. We reluctantly bid them farewell, with our deepest appreciation for their work and dedication.

The appointments will be made by Governor Walz, and we hope to have the seats filled in the near future. The open seats are in District 2, our west central district, and District 3, our northwest district. For a more detailed map that lists the counties that make up the districts, please visit the Regional System page of the Commission website here.

If you are interested in applying, you can do so on the Commission’s page on the Secretary of State site here.

Over the last 13 years, we have been fortunate to have dedicated, interested, and engaged Commissioners serve on the GMRPTC. If you would like to be part of this group, please fill out an application today!

(Above) Commissioners and consultants attending a monthly meeting in Otter Tail County.