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 $850,000 in funding in the Fiscal Year 2024 federal budget for a project to complete the Mississippi River Greenway. This greenway will be a major recreational amenity serving Dakota County residents and connecting communities, parks, schools, employers, and natural areas along the river. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Angie Craig (D-MN).

“Investments in our infrastructure serve as down payments on the long-term economic well-being of our state,” said Klobuchar. “This federal funding will support work to complete the Mississippi River Greenway, providing more opportunities for hiking and biking along the Mississippi River and boosting tourism in local communities along this path.”

“This project will not only enhance safety for Mississippi River Greenway users, but also help to ensure that all Minnesotans are able to enjoy the beauty of the river and its surrounding areas,” said Smith. “I am so glad to have the chance to secure federal investments for vital infrastructure projects for our state like this one that will directly improve the lives of Minnesotans.”

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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