Tim Walz, Minnesota and Rapidan Dam

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz presents $887 million infrastructure spending plan at dam battered by floods
The battered Rapidan Dam at his back, Gov. Tim Walz proposed a bonding bill of $887 million that could fix impaired dams and other projects across the state on Thursday. The governor’s proposal includes funding for a new State Patrol headquarters and $10 million marked for safety improvements at dams such as the one at Rapidan,
Gov. Walz to unveil infrastructure plan, including funds for Rapidan Dam repair
Governor Tim Walz is set to announce details of the state-wide infrastructure plan on Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Walz proposes $887M infrastructure plan for Minnesota
MANKATO, Minn. – The $887 million infrastructure plan proposed by Gov. Tim Walz Thursday would fund projects to protect drinking water, keep communities safe, and support housing development. The governor’s bonding bill would also invest in a new Minnesota State Patrol headquarters and provide $10 million for Rapidan Dam recovery efforts.
Walz returns to flood-damaged Rapidan Dam, outlines 2025 bonding proposals
In his first public visit to Mankato after his run for vice president, Gov. Tim Walz braved the afternoon cold on Thursday to return to Rapidan Dam and outline his 2025 bonding proposals. His $887 million pitch includes $10 million for dam recovery efforts after last summer’s catastrophic flooding that resulted in the Blue Earth River carving a route around the debris-clogged dam.
Rapidan Dam recovery part of Gov. Walz 2025 infrastructure plan
In a new infrastructure plan, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will announce $10 million towards recovery of the Rapidan Dam.
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Gov. Walz visits Rapidan Dam, Free Press newsroom to outline bonding proposal
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Walz proposes $887 million bonding bill for infrastructure projects, not worried about Capitol impasse
Gov. Tim Walz says he expects his proposed $887 million bonding bill will pass despite the ongoing dysfunction at the state capitol.