Stauber Announces Over Four Million in Federal Money for Airports Across Minnesota’s Eighth Congressional District

MINNESOTA – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded more than in four million in grant money to airports across Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, and sanitization. These funds have been made available through the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental (CRRSA) Act, which Congressman Stauber helped pass in December 2020.

Of these funds, Congressman Stauber stated, "Since the COVID crisis first began, airports across the nation have seen a steep drop in travel and subsequently, a massive loss in revenue. This funding will help maintain a clean and safe environment for airport employees and travelers, helping to spur continued economic recovery. It is a pleasure to help return federal funds to airports in my district, and I look forward to delivering more relief in the months to come."

The breakdown of the money is as follows:

• Bemidji Regional will receive $1,010,492

• Duluth International will receive $1,641,598

• Falls International-Einarson Field will receive $1,006,028

• Range Regional will receive 1,006,214

Congressman Stauber is currently serving his second term as a Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation.

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