On Memorial Day, May 31, The Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, will be hosting a ceremonial dedication for their new public columbarium wall, starting at 1 p.m.
The new $2.7 million dollar project was funded through the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund, and is 100% reimbursable by the VA through the Veterans Cemetery Grant Program.
The dedication is scheduled to coincide with the Memorial Day to commemorate and honor all service members who lost their lives for the country.
Representative Wayne Wallingford and Missouri Veterans Commission Executive Director Paul Kirchhoff will host the ceremony, which will also include a firing volley and patriotic reflection.
Redwood Falls Gazette
On Monday, Feb. 22, Governor Tim Walz announced his 2021 Local Jobs and Projects Plan – his capital investment recommendation for the current legislative session. The plan invests $518.086 million in infrastructure projects across the state to maintain existing buildings, invest in communities, and ensure that the state can leverage available federal funds.
Includes funding for Redwood Falls Veterans Cemetery
The Governor recommends $4.5 million to construct, furnish, and equip the new State Veterans Cemetery in Redwood Falls. This provides funding for the State of Minnesota s fourth State Veterans Cemetery as intended by the 2011 legislature. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration s Veterans Cemetery Grant Program (VCGP) will provide a $5.99 million federal grant for this project.
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February 22, 2021
ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Monday, Governor Tim Walz announced his 2021 Local Jobs and Projects Plan.
According to the governor’s office, the plan invests $518.086 million in infrastructure projects across the state to maintain existing buildings, invest in communities, and ensure that the state can leverage available federal funds.
Nearly half of the plan will support asset preservation projects at state agencies and higher education institutions.
“When Gwen and I bought our house in Mankato, we knew the importance of investing in upkeep over the years in order to avoid major repairs down the road. You fix your roof before it collapses. You repair a leaky pipe before it leads to water damage. That’s exactly what this plan prioritizes taking care of what we have,” said Governor Walz. “By maintaining existing assets, we can keep our state’s infrastructure strong and reliable for generations to come. What’s more, we can create jobs that bo
Gov. Walz unveils his $518M bonding proposal
Walz calls it his Local Jobs and Projects Plan.
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Credit: Office of the Governor
Gov. Tim Walz has unveiled his $518 million bonding proposal for public projects across the state of Minnesota.
Walz announced his 2021 Local Jobs and Projects Plan on Monday, which would invest more than $518 million in public infrastructure projects across the state, including maintaining existing buildings, investing in communities and ensuring the state can leverage federal funds.
Walz says nearly half the plan will support asset preservation projects at state agencies and places of higher education.
Using his home in Mankato as an example, he said his bonding bill focuses on repairing a leaky pipe before it leads to water damage, prioritizing the upkeep of Minnesota s existing infrastructure and assets.