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Minnesota allocates $5.2 million in state bonds for Carey Lake Recreation Area improvements in Hibbing

Original title: Hibbing; Carey Lake Recreation Area improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Last action · February 10, 2025: Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital InvestmentSponsor: Spencer Igo

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What This Bill Proposed

Official description

Hibbing; Carey Lake Recreation Area improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Why it matters

Provides $5.2 million in state funding to upgrade public recreational infrastructure, park roads, campgrounds, beaches, and trail networks in Hibbing, financed through the issuance of .

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

City of Hibbing

Receives a $5,200,000 state grant to design and construct park and recreation area improvements.

Directly affected

Recreation Area Visitors

Gain access to upgraded park facilities, trails, campgrounds, and beach areas.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is appropriated for the Carey Lake Recreation Area?
$5,200,000 is appropriated from the .
Who receives the grant funds?
The city of Hibbing receives the grant via the commissioner of employment and economic development.
What specific improvements are funded?
Improvements include work on the beach area, campground, park roads, new ski, bike, and multipurpose trails, and other park facilities and infrastructure.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Feb 10, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

Minnesota Management and Budget, Carey Lake Recreation Area, Hibbing and 1 more
OrganizationMinnesota Management and Budget“Commissioner sells and issues state bonds”Map →
locationCarey Lake Recreation Area“Recreation area receiving improvements”Map →
locationHibbing“City receiving the improvement grant”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Employment and Economic Development“Commissioner administers the grant to Hibbing”Map →

Sources

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www.revisor.mn.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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