over the years, the original monuments had fallen into disrepair and many of the hundreds of elm trees planted had died. hennepin county and the state of minnesota funded a $6.7 million project to repair the parkway. victory memorial was rededicated in june, 2011. improvements include new and refurbished monuments and memorials, including a restoration of the nearby grand army of the republic circle and a statue of abraham lincoln, and dozens of new trees and flower beds. victory drive itself was resurfaced with new asphalt.