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In 1954, shortly after becoming director, Hella worked with Judge Magney to form the council with the purpose of acquiring and protecting land for the state park system. Initially limited to 16 members, the council has since been renamed to the
Minnesota Parks & Trails Council, has over 3,400
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After receiving his degree in 1931, Hella searched for work and was initially hired by the
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rivers. In 1960 A. R. Nichols proposed a 2,400 acre park which gained the attention of Thomas C. Savage. Savage contacted Hella, who advised him to organize a citizen association dedicated to creation of the park. In 1961, the federal government, acting under the
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There had been ongoing efforts from as early as 1891 to create a national park in northern
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and settled there with his father taking employment in a local paper mill. He attended elementary and high school in
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