U.S. Senators Klobuchar and Smith securing funding to improve the Northland

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - U.S. Democratic Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are working to secure millions of dollars in federal funding for projects that will benefit the Northland.

The 2025 Federal Budget includes projects to benefit Duluth and Floodwood's public infrastructure and child care.

Both senators say the range of projects aim to improve the quality of life for Minnesotans and strengthen communities, and say they'll fight to ensure these projects are included in the final year-end bill.

Senators have successfully secured the following projects:

$2,000,000 for the Northern Minnesota Counties Records System Collaborative. This project between nine Minnesota counties will allow for seamless data sharing of 9-1-1 communications records, jail records, and law enforcement data.

$500,000 for repairs on the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge.

$1,000,000 for the City of Duluth to make improvements at the Lakewood Water Treatment Plant. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN).

$1,500,000 for the City of Floodwood's Infrastructure & Accessibility Improvements Project. The project consists of upgrading infrastructure including water, sewer, storm water and ancillary street reconstruction/curb/sidewalks.

$674,000 for the Duluth Lincoln Park Restoration Project.

$136,000 for supporting Divine Konnections' child abuse prevention, recovery, and healing services for young moms.

$50,000 to operate the Polar Cubs Child Care Center in Floodwood.

The projects are expected to pass the Senate over the next several months.

U.S. Senators Klobuchar and Smith securing funding to improve the Northland

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