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DNR seeks 2025 bonding to address deferred maintenance, expand Hibbing drill core library and modernize nursery
Summary
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources told the Capital Investment Committee it is prioritizing asset preservation, the Hibbing Drill Core Library expansion, nursery modernization and accessibility improvements in its 2025 bonding request, and described a growing deferred maintenance backlog across DNR facilities.
Samantha Minkler, capital asset manager for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, told the Capital Investment Committee on Feb. 13 that the agency's 2025 bonding request focuses on preserving existing infrastructure and pursuing targeted community investments across all 87 counties.
"Our assets serve Minnesotans across the state and are part of the fabric of communities," Minkler said, describing campgrounds, hatcheries, state forests, offices and other facilities the DNR manages.
The nut graf: DNR officials said deferred maintenance has grown over time and the 2025 request seeks funds to address safety and usability concerns while advancing accessibility and climate resiliency. The agency asked the committee to prioritize systemwide asset preservation followed by building betterment projects and land or grant programs that support recreation, forest regeneration and flood mitigation.
Most important facts first: Minkler told lawmakers…
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