Congress Passed Funding Bills with Resources for Minnesota Projects Secured by Klobuchar, Smith

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that they secured $1,666,279 in funding in the Fiscal Year 2024 federal budget for a project to rebuild Saint Paul Fire Station 7. This project would allow the Fire Department to improve fire and EMS coverage to the East Side of Saint Paul. The new station will be a five-bay station that could accommodate additional fire and emergency medical response vehicles. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN).

“This project will rebuild Saint Paul Fire Station 7, improving the effectiveness of fire and emergency response to the East Side of the city. With this federal grant, the new fire station is now one step closer to completion,” said Klobuchar.

“Emergency responders put themselves in harm’s way to keep our communities safe and they deserve our support,” said Smith. “Saint Paul Fire Station 7 is 91 years old and is in need of serious repairs to include anti-carcinogen features. This project will make the station safer and more equipped for firefighters to do their jobs.”

Klobuchar and Smith have been actively involved in securing this federal funding for projects benefiting communities across the state through a process called “Congressionally Directed Spending” (CDS). During the CDS process, Klobuchar and Smith have considered project proposals and advocated for funding in close coordination with leaders from across the state.

Projects are expected to receive funding over the next several months.

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