 A portion of the Paul Bunyan State Trail near Bemidji will be closing for most of the summer. A private contractor is replacing an 8-foot diameter culvert under the trail about 2 miles south of Guthrie. Dave Schatzkeau, the DNR's Parks and Trails Area Supervisor in Bemidji, says at this location the culvert replacement does not allow for a safe alternate trail route and that trail users are advised to plan accordingly. The trail is scheduled to close on Monday, June 26th and remain closed until October. But it's possible the trail may not close right away on the 26th. Schatzkeau says anyone who would like more information can call him at the number on the screen. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.