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HRA, city plan Deed Small Cities grant application to help fund Washington Street decorative lighting

3309546 · April 4, 2025
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Brainerd HRA and city staff said they will seek Deed Small Cities funding for decorative lighting and other streetscape elements on Washington Street; the city estimates its share of lighting costs at about $1.4 million and Deed can fund up to $600,000 under the program.

Brainerd’s HRA told the EDA on April 3 that it intends to submit a full application to Minnesota’s Deed Small Cities Development Program for streetscape funding tied to the Washington Street reconstruction.

The HRA said a pre‑application was submitted in the fall and Deed categorized the city as “competitive,” which staff called a positive sign for funding chances. Eric (HRA) explained…

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