Stauber Secures More Than $10 Million for Local Projects in Recently Passed Appropriations Bill

January 13, 2026
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced securing over $10 million in funding for critical projects across Minnesota’s Eighth District via the recently passed FY2026 Interior Appropriations bill. Stauber advocated for these community project funds to be included.

“Making sure Minnesotans have access to clean and reliable water has always been a top priority of mine, and I’m proud to have secured more than $10 million for these vital projects that do just that,” Congressman Stauber said. “These funds will improve water treatment facilities, upgrade wastewater systems, and build stronger infrastructure across the Eighth District. I’ll continue working hard to bring federal dollars home to the Northland and support our communities.”

Congressman Stauber secured funding for the following projects:

  • $1,750,000 for The City of Duluth Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation.
  • $2,000,000 for City of Ely Drinking Water Supply Intake and Water Main Replacement.
  • $1,061,000 for City of Nashwauk Third Street Infrastructure Improvements Project.
  • $1,000,000 for Hibbing Water, Access, Treatment, Expansion, & Reliability Projects (Hib-WATER).
  • $1,000,000 for Kettle River's Infrastructure Improvements.
  • $330,000 for City of Cook Pond Improvements.
  • $750,000 for Coleraine City-Wide Infrastructure Project.
  • $750,000 for Keewatin City-Wide Infrastructure Project.
  • $750,000 for Pine City Wastewater Treatment Pond System Upgrade.
  • $750,000 for Mountain Iron/Eveleth Watermain Loop.
  • $750,000 for Northern Township Wastewater Project. 

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