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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT: Dominica Bernstein, 651.297.8150 Dominica.Bernstein@house.mn.gov
News Release
Rep. Steve Gander Delivers Major Investments for Northwest Minnesota Communities
ST. PAUL, MN — This legislative session, Representative Steve Gander (R–East Grand Forks) helped secure major investments for communities across District 1B, delivering critical funding for water infrastructure, flood mitigation, aviation safety, agriculture, and food access projects that will support families across Northwest Minnesota for years to come.
Northwestern Minnesota is the only region in the state without a Level IV Educational Facility for students with high behavioral needs. After many years of work by local educators, school administrators, and elected officials, it will now become a reality for 11-13 school districts across the region. This year’s bonding bill allocates $6.5 million toward the facility.
“I am pleased to continue the effort begun by Senator Mark Johnson (R–East Grand Forks), Representative John Burkel (R–Badger), and our local and regional education professionals to make this happen,” Gander said. "Testifying before the bonding committee this year, we all became convinced that this is an idea whose time has come.”
While proud of the wins secured this session, Gander acknowledged there are still important projects left unfinished. He noted that he is already exploring opportunities through the Minnesota Local Road Improvement Program to secure funding for Red Lake Falls infrastructure improvements and will continue pushing future bonding requests for East Grand Forks projects, including industrial park infrastructure and water tower repairs. The Border-City Tax Bill will have to wait another year due to one committee co-chair who blocked all local tax bills across the entire state, undermining economic development and expansion.
“At the end of the day, rural Minnesota does not need empty promises—we like to get things done,” Gander said. “These communities have spent generations feeding the nation through agricultural output, powering this state's economy, and raising good families. I’m going to keep fighting to make sure the state does its part to serve greater Minnesota."
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