 Well those who enjoy Bemidji's trail system may have to find an alternate route on the east side of the lake this coming summer. Lake Bemidji that is. The Minnesota DNR says the Paul Bunyan State Trail Bridge over the Mississippi River east of Lake Bemidji is scheduled to be closed for repairs July 9th through the end of August. The Parks and Trails Division of the Minnesota DNR will replace the deck railings and certain substructure elements on the bridge increasing its weight bearing capacity so emergency vehicles can travel on it in the future while repairs are made the trail will be closed at the bridge and the DNR says there is not a safe option for an alternate route. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.